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LenDale White isn't sugar-coating it, he's ticked his former Titans squad didn't draft Travis Hunter ... but the ex-Tennessee tailback tells TMZ Sports he's finally starting to warm up to Cam Ward.

Brian Callahan's squad passed on the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner back in April in favor of the Univ. of Miami superstar ... and White made it clear out at LAX this week, he at first thought that was a bad decision.

He told us he was "a Travis Hunter fanatic" ... and he was adamant the two-way player "was going to be real, real good for us."

Is Joe Burrow the best quarterback in the entire NFL?? If you were to ask his current teammate, Mitchell Tinsley ... he has no problem making that declaration!!

TMZ Sports caught up with the preseason star ahead of the Bengals' third and final meaningless game Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts ... and he raved about the leader of the offense.

"He's the best quarterback in the league and I get to practice and play with him in games," he said. "It's really awesome to build chemistry with him on and off the field. He's one of those guys, he's so smart, so intelligent. It's awesome being out there with him."

Saquon Barkley's been through plenty of changes in his career, and he's lucky enough to have had his future wife, Anna Congdon, by his side the whole time.

The professional football player and the social media figure have actually been together ever since their college days, and she's supported him throughout his tenure in the NFL.

We're going to check out the background of the NFL star's fiancée and see how they went from college sweethearts to starting a family of four.

Congdon's a Pennsylvania native, and she decided to stay close to home when picking out a college, as she attended Pennsylvania State University.

The choice to attend the institution proved to be pretty fortunate, as she ended up meeting Barkley, who also went to Penn State.

The two actually went to a fraternity formal together way back in 2016, and she shared a photo from the event on her Instagram account at the time.

Congdon was also supportive of her fiancé's decision to return to Penn State and complete his degree in 2022 -- he actually stated she "pushed me to accomplish it," according to the New York Giants' official website.

The social media personality and the professional athlete started their family in 2018, when she gave birth to their first daughter Jada Clare.

The pair waited for four years before they expanded their family when Congdon and Barkley welcomed their son, Saquon Jr.

Congdon hasn't exactly been too shy about letting her fans into her life as a mother, as she's shared several photos and videos featuring her children through social media over the past few years.

And Barkley's been open about his fondness for his fiancée's parenting skills, as he described her as "an amazing mom" in an interview shared on the Giants' official website.

If the family bit wasn't enough to make you believe Anna and Saquon were serious about each other, then get this -- they're engaged!

The quarterback revealed he'd popped the big question to his now-fiancée in February 2025 ... although he actually did the deed way back in 2024, according to People.

And it gets better ... because Barkley actually admitted to proposing to his future wife made him more nervous than preparing for the 2025 Super Bowl -- and his team won, by the way.

Bill Belichick shifted his focus from the Xs and Os to XOXO Thursday night ... enjoying a night out with Jordon Hudson in Chapel Hill ahead of the North Carolina football season.

The Tar Heels head coach and his partner were spotted out at the Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill near campus ... with the 24-year-old rocking an all-white outfit and 73-year-old NFL legend electing for a dress shirt tucked into his jeans.

No word on what they chowed down on ... but the grub must've been good, 'cause Hudson had a to-go box in one hand as she held on to her man with the other.

Significant milestone for Tom Brady's family ... Jack, his oldest kid, turns the big 1-8 today -- and the NFL legend celebrated with a heartfelt post on social media, welcoming his boy to adulthood!

Brady shared the Insta post Friday morning, accompanied by a carousel of photos showing Jack through the years, from when he was a young buck until now.

"From little steps to big dreams, happy birthday Jack," Brady wrote. "You've always shown grace, courage, love and kindness since God blessed us with your arrival. I'm so proud of the man you are!"

N.Y. Giants rookie TJ Moore made the play of his short NFL life Thursday night ... only to suffer a devastating leg injury minutes later -- so gruesome, the cornerback had to be carted off the field.

It happened in the fourth quarter of Big Blue's preseason finale against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, when Moore was running down the field on kickoff coverage.

Moore's leg, after he planted it awkwardly, buckled ... bending in a very unnatural way.

Steve Smith is clearly trying his best to remain in good spirits as he faces a lawsuit for allegedly ruining a marriage earlier this year ... appearing to crack a joke about the situation while live on an NFL broadcast Thursday night.

The two-time All-Pro wideout was providing color commentary during the Panthers vs. Steelers game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte ... when one of his boothmates started reading off a promo for Bojangles.

The ad ensured Panthers backers would get a free chicken sandwich if they scanned a QR code on their screens ... and when the convo turned to if Smith would add a few more food items to fans' bags on his dime, he seemed to reference how he's currently battling a civil case in the North Carolina court system.

Andy Reid was reportedly almost hit by gunfire while he was in his office at the Kansas City Chiefs' practice facility last year.

According to The Kansas City Star, a bullet pierced through the coach's window back on May 4, 2024 and lodged itself in a wall near his bathroom -- some 15 feet from his desk.

Fortunately, the outlet says no one -- including the three-time Super Bowl-winning head coach -- was injured during the incident.

Demarcus Robinson's 49ers regular-season debut might have to wait -- the San Francisco wide receiver was hit with a three-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed the punishment on Wednesday ... but it shouldn't come as a surprise after the 30-year-old wrapped his DUI case last month.

As we previously reported, Robinson -- who was a member of the Los Angeles Rams at the time of his Nov. 2024 arrest following a "Monday Night Football" matchup -- was handed 36 months of probation and a $390 fine ... and was also ordered to complete several programs as part of a deal with prosecutors.

Myles Garrett isn't interested in talking about anything other than football ... which reporters quickly learned after pressing the NFL star about his most recent speeding ticket, shutting down all questions regarding the incident.

Garrett spoke publicly for the first time since getting pulled over for going 100 MPH in a 60 zone on I-71 in Ohio after the team arrived home from Charlotte after defeating the Carolina Panthers earlier this month.

When asked how it felt watching his cars speedometer creep up to triple digits, the 29-year-old wasn't playing ball.

Ciara's earned herself lots of fans over the length of her multi-decade career ... although it looks like her biggest fan just might be her husband, Russell Wilson!

The thing is, the singer's spouse isn't just famous for his marriage, as he's made a name for himself over the past few years as a professional football player and entrepreneur.

We're going to take a look at the professional and personal lives of the athlete and see how he's been able to start a family with the hitmaker.

Wilson's football career began during his time at Collegiate School, a preparatory school in his home state of Virginia, where he also played basketball and baseball.

The athlete began playing for North Carolina State University in 2007, and he remained with the institution's football squad as one of its quarterbacks for three seasons.

He eventually transferred to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and he played with the Badgers for a single season.

Wilson helped lead the team all the way to the 2012 Rose Bowl, where they were defeated by the Oregon Ducks.

Oh, and remember when we mentioned he'd played baseball when he was in high school? Turns out, those skills served him well, as he played in the minor leagues for two seasons before he was drafted into the NFL.

Wilson's career in the NFL began in 2012 as a third-round pick by the Seattle Seahawks, where he spent 10 seasons.

The athlete, who was at one point the highest-paid player in the league, led the team to the Super Bowl in 2013 and 2014, and although they won the first matchup, they lost the next.

Wilson's time with the Seahawks ended in 2021, when he moved to the Denver Broncos, where he spent two seasons, and he played for the Pittsburgh Steelers for a single season before signing with the New York Giants.

Although Wilson's highest-profile relationship has been with Ciara, he was first married to Ashton Meem from 2012 until 2014.

The professional athlete met Ciara in 2015, and they dated for just over a year before they decided to make things official and tie the knot in July 2016.

The pair didn't exactly wait for too long before starting a family, as the singer gave birth to a baby girl named Sienna in April 2017.

And the two didn't stop there, as they welcomed a son named Win in April 2020, and Ciara gave birth to a second girl named Amora in 2023 -- oh, and Wilson is also stepfather to his wife's son Future, who she shares with a rapper ... Future, to be exact!

Wilson and Ciara aren't just life partners, they're business partners too ... working on various entrepreneurial projects together over the course of their marriage.

The pair co-founded a fashion company, The House of LR&C, alongside former Lululemon Athletica CEO Christina Day in 2020, and they manage several clothing lines through their venture.

The couple also works in philanthropy, and they established a charitable organization, the Why Not You Foundation, in 2014, which was set up to provide low-income children with access to education and healthcare.

Jim Kelly's newborn grandson returned home earlier this week after spending 38 days in the hospital with "unexpected medical complications" ... and the legendary Buffalo Bills quarterback is now taking time to thank everyone who supported them on their journey -- saying, "We will never forget you."

Kelly and his wife, Jill, shared the lengthy statement on their Instagrams with a carousel of photos featuring their daughter, Erin, and her son, Beau ... and took the opportunity to praise the talented staff at Golisano Children's Hospital for their hard work.

"You listened to our countless questions and answered them with patience, grace, and compassion. You cared not only for Beau, but for all of us," the Kellys said.

Nicholas Hoult admittedly knows very little about American football, but one thing's clear -- after he took in the Pittsburgh preseason game over the weekend, he's a big fan of Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers!

The "Superman" actor hit up Acrisure Stadium on Saturday to catch the Black and Yellow's exhibition matchup with the Buccaneers ... and he told TMZ Sports out at LAX on Tuesday the trip was awesome.

He got some one-on-one time with Rodgers just before kickoff -- and he said it was "cool" to bro down with Pitt's new signal-caller.

Dak Prescott's got lots to be thankful for these days -- like being the most well-compensated player in the NFL with a cool $60 million annual paycheck!

But ya gotta imagine a guy like him has to be appreciative of the things he's got going on off the field -- including the family he's started with his fiancée, Sarah Jane Ramos, who he's been with for a few years.

We're going to check out what the pro football player's future wife's life is like and see how they ended up making big plans for their future together.

The Dallas Cowboys quarterback's fiancée is a native of Florida, where she was raised in the Tampa Bay area.

Ramos decided to stay local when picking a college, and she attended Florida State University in Tallahassee.

Oh, and the athlete's partner's been pretty open about her fondness for the institution, as she wore FSU gear while posing for a photo with her sister Grace -- who also attended Florida State -- which was shared on Instagram back in 2022.

Following the end of her college days, she began working in the beverage industry, and she describes herself as a "Certified Wine & Spirits Specialist" in her Instagram bio.

Prescott and Ramos were first connected in September 2023, when she posted a pic featuring the quarterback on her Instagram Story.

She shared another photo with Prescott on her account two months later, and the carousel featured a shot of her attending a Cowboys game.

And if the athlete's fans weren't convinced about their relationship by then ... Ramos confirmed their connection when she revealed her pregnancy in November 2023.

The happy couple later became a family with the birth of their daughter Margaret Jane, who arrived in March 2024.

Prescott decided to make things official with his partner in October 2024, when he got down on one knee and popped the big question.

The quarterback really went the extra mile with the ring, too, as the piece he gave to Ramos was valued at roughly $1 million, according to Brides -- which is actually less than a week's salary for him!

The fun doesn't stop there, either, because the wine specialist revealed she was pregnant with a second child in December 2024! Aurora Rayne Prescott was born in May 2025.

George Kittle's built up a strong fanbase in his time with the San Francisco 49ers, and we're sure his wife's Claire's right there with the rest of his fans!

The tight end and the fitness trainer have been together for well over a decade, and their connection's remained strong throughout George's career in the NFL, which started in 2017.

We're taking a look into the background of the athlete's wife to see how their connection's remained strong ever since their college days.

Claire's worked in the health and fitness industry for nearly a decade, according to her LinkedIn, and she's been a trainer ever since 2016.

She also taught barre classes -- think of it like hardcore ballet meets gym workout -- while she was living with George in Iowa.

And all her hard work hasn't just been for her professional life, as she entered her first bikini fitness competition in 2018.

Claire shared a post on her personal blog following the event to let her fans know she was feeling "proud of myself" despite not taking home the top prize at the competition.

George and Claire's story goes way, way back -- all the way to their college days, to be exact, when they met while attending the University of Iowa.

While the two didn't exactly hit it off their first meeting -- when George complimented his now-wife's bright pink moped helmet, according to ESPN -- they began dating a few months later.

And the NFL star's not the only athlete in their household, as Claire was a member of the University of Iowa's basketball team for the entire length of her college career, up until her final season, when she left the team in order to deal with a recurring knee injury.

Remember how we said George and Claire had been together ever since college? So, it turns out the NFL star decided to take things a step further when he proposed to the trainer at a beach in Santa Cruz, California, in August 2018.

The pair locked things down when in an intimate wedding ceremony in Iowa City the following April, which was only attended by their immediate family members.

George and Claire waited for two years before holding a larger ceremony at their home in Nashville in April 2021.

Madison Beer and Justin Herbert are sending a charge through social media right now ... getting romance rumors swirling just weeks before the NFL regular season kicks off.

The pop star and the Pro-Bowl QB were photographed together at what looks like a shoot for one of Madison's new music videos in Los Angeles ... chatting and smiling while Beer occasionally introduced Herbert to members of the crew.

Beer looked angelic on set ... literally, she's got angel wings and a tiny white dress on. Herbert dressed more casually in a blue sweater and cap -- flashing a shy grin while in conversation.