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Amanda Knox's story has had plenty of twists and turns after she was accused of murdering her former roommate Meredith Kercher back in 2007.

The author was tried and retried for the crime, which took place while she was studying in Italy, and she was eventually able to walk free ... from most of the charges, anyway.

We're going to see what led up to Amanda's legal saga, and check out how the harrowing story's led her to become a successful author.

Knox was born in Seattle, and she was raised in the city alongside her sister and two half-sisters.

She remained in her hometown during her college years, as she attended classes at the University of Washington, where she studied multiple subjects ... taking classes in creative writing, German and Italian.

Knox eventually made the decision to study abroad, and moved to Perugia, Italy in 2007, where she resided in rented accommodations alongside Kercher.

Knox settled into her Italian life quickly, as she took on part-time work at a bar owned by Patrick Lumumba and began a relationship with fellow student Raffaele Sollecito.

Her overseas experience turned chaotic in November 2007, when Kercher was found dead with a slit throat in their shared apartment.

Knox, along with Sollecito and Lumumba, were arrested by Italian authorities, although the bar owner was ultimately released. Knox, Sollecito, and Rudy Guede, an acquaintance of Kercher's boyfriend, were later charged with the student's murder.

Guede had a fast-tracked trial, and he was found guilty of sexual assault and murder in 2008. Knox and Sollecito were both found guilty of the same charges the following year, and the former was also found guilty of slander after implicating Lumumba in the murder, according to The Guardian.

Knox and Sollecito's appeal trial began in November 2010, and they were acquitted the following October after having spent four years behind bars.

However, the pair's acquittal was overturned in March 2013, and a new trial regarding the pair's guilt commenced six months later.

Knox and Sollecito were found guilty of Kercher's murder for the second time in January 2014, and she was sentenced to 28 and a half years.

The pair's second convictions were ultimately overturned in March 2015, and this time ... there was no retrial.

Knox's career as an author began over the course of her legal saga, as she released a memoir, "Waiting to Be Heard," in April 2013.

She went on to marry fellow author Christopher Robinson in 2018, according to People, and they welcomed a daughter, Eureka, in 2021, and a son, Echo, in 2023.

Knox made a bid to overturn her slander conviction from 2009, although the ruling was ultimately upheld in January 2025.

The chilling murder of Iryna Zarutska in August 2025 became a major point of controversy when the news about the violent incident became widely publicized the following month.

The Ukrainian refugee's death has since resulted in several responses from both her local community in Charlotte, and from prominent figures ... many of whom have called for action to be taken against her accused murderer.

We're going to take a look into the background of the murder victim, and see what led up to her violent death.

Iryna was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, and she emigrated to the United States alongside her mother and brother in August 2022 in order to escape the war with Russia, according to her obituary.

She graduated from Synergy College in Kyiv, earning a degree in Art and Restoration prior to starting her life in the States.

Iryna continued her educational career after moving to the United States, as she attended Rowan-Cabarrus Community College from 2023 to 2025, according to CNN.

She took on a job at Zepeddie's Pizzeria in Charlotte, and she was planning to begin a career as a veterinary assistant.

A surveillance video showing Iryna's final moments on the light rail train in Charlotte was widely circulated following her passing.

In the clip, she was seen checking her phone while Decarlos Dejuan Brown Jr. allegedly opened up a folding knife before standing up and stabbing her multiple times.

Iryna was visibly shocked by Brown's actions, as she pulled up her legs and covered her mouth while the accused murderer walked to another part of the train.

She eventually fell to the ground, and several passengers attempted to help her before she died, according to WSOCTV.

Iryna's death resulted in various tributes from her local community, and a GoFundMe set up to support her family has received more than $237,000 in donations so far.

The case has drawn reactions form several government leaders, such as Attorney General Pam Bondi who described her as a "young woman living the American dream," according to CBS News.

Bondi went on to claim Iryna's accused murderer would face prosecution for his alleged actions, and she vowed he would "never again see the light of day as a free man."

The death of Charlie Kirk at the age of 31 at an event in Utah in September 2025 led to widespread reactions from fans and detractors alike.

We're also thinking his loved ones, especially his parents Robert and Kimberly, had to have been devastated by his passing.

Here's a look into the lives of the media powerhouse's parents and how they factored into his early life in politics.

Robert and Kimberly raised Charlie in Prospect Heights, Illinois, located just outside of Chicago.

Robert worked in construction, and he ran an architectural firm throughout the media figure's childhood.

The commentator's father was involved with the construction of Trump Tower in New York City, according to The Independent.

His mother formerly worked as a trader at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange before she changed careers and became a mental health counselor.

While Charlie became widely known for his outspokenness about conservatism in the United States, his parents were much quieter about their political beliefs.

The media figure spoke about his parents in an interview with the Chicago Tribune, where he described them as moderate Republicans.

However, Charlie's father was politically active behind the scenes, and he was one of Mitt Romney's major donors during the politician's 2012 presidential campaign, according to The New York Times.

Robert reportedly supported his son when he founded Turning Point USA, and helped come up with the organization's name.

Robert and Kimberly were around to see their son become a father when he welcomed a daughter in August 2022.

Their son shared his eldest child with his wife Erika Frantzve, whom he married in May 2021, and they welcomed a son three years later.

However, Robert and Kimberly lost their son when he was shot and killed after answering a question about mass shootings at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on September 10.

You know how some kids end up following in their parents' footsteps in unexpected ways? Turns out it's the case with Dog The Bounty Hunter's son, Garry Chapman -- who became a cop!

And get this ... the media figure's child's been in some pretty harrowing situations in his line of work, although we're thinking being around his dad might have prepared him a little bit.

We're going to see how the bounty hunter's son ended up working in law enforcement -- and how his career was paused following a troubling incident.

Garry's mother was his father's fifth wife, Beth Chapman, who later became her husband's business partner.

In addition to Garry, Beth and Dog shared a daughter named Bonnie Joanne, and they welcomed both of their children prior to their 2006 marriage.

The bounty hunter spoke to us back in 2019 and claimed he, as well as his wife, went through a harrowing ordeal when their son's high school went into lockdown after a reportedly Columbine-obsessed individual headed to Colorado, although their child wasn't harmed.

Garry's mother passed away in 2019 after undergoing battles with both throat and lung cancer.

Garry eventually began a career in law enforcement, and he started out by working as a corrections officer.

He's also pursued higher education, and he told the Priceville Police Department he'd received an award for his Criminal Justice studies in a Q&A post shared in April 2025.

Garry claimed his father was the reason he decided to pursue law enforcement, and claimed he wanted to "follow a path" similar to the bounty hunter's.

He singled out the "support" of Priceville's local community for its police department as his favorite part of working in the area.

Garry's career was briefly paused in September 2025 after he was involved in a chase, which resulted in the hospitalization of six people and the death of a 17-year-old.

The driver of the vehicle, who was reportedly suspected of being drunk, reportedly entered an intersection in Hartselle, Alabama, where they collided with another vehicle.

The circumstances of the chase are currently under investigation, and the condition of the six hospitalized individuals isn't known.

Taylor Frankie Paul's had plenty of ups and downs in her love life, which has seen her go from a marriage with her former husband, Tate Paul, to a long-term relationship with Dakota Mortensen.

And if the romances weren't compelling enough ... she welcomed kids with both of her former flames!

We're going to take a look at how her relationships with her past partners played out, before she committed herself to finding love on the small screen.

Taylor and Paul tied the knot in 2016, and she remained with him as she rose to fame through her "MomTok" videos.

The pair started a family with the birth of their daughter Indy in 2017, and they welcomed a son, Ocean, in 2020.

However, the social media figure filed for divorce in 2022 after she became embroiled in a scandal regarding her practice of "soft-swinging" -- meaning she, as well as her husband, got intimate with other people to varying degrees -- and her alleged affair with an acquaintance, after which the pair separated.

Taylor eventually moved on with another partner, and the pair eventually married and started a family. She remained on cordial terms with her former spouse after their split, and she told Today he would "always be an important figure" in her life.

Taylor moved on from both the scandal and her former marriage when she started dating Mortensen, who made his first appearance on her TikTok account in September 2022.

The pair's relationship wasn't always the smoothest, and she entered a plea in abeyance to a count of aggravated assault in August 2023 after her now ex-boyfriend claimed she'd attacked him, according to The Salt Lake Tribune.

Taylor and Mortensen reconciled following the incident, and she gave birth to their son Ever in March 2024.

The two remained together until December 2024, when they went their separate ways. She later told People both she and Mortensen had been "trying to heal" from the events of their relationship.

Taylor's love life is going to have some major updates in the near future, as she was announced as the next lead of "The Bachelorette" in September 2025.

The thing is, she didn't tell Mortensen about her casting, and she said letting her ex know she'd signed on to appear in the show wasn't on her "priority list" during a conversation with Us Weekly.

Taylor then expressed she felt as if the casting "wouldn’t be the best news" for the father of her third child.

Taylor Frankie Paul's been through plenty of ups and downs throughout her career in social media ... and we're here for all of them!

The TikTok powerhouse has gone from dealing with drama about her past marriage -- and her former relationship -- to raising her profile through her work on the small screen.

Here's a look at how the social media figure rose to fame, and how she ended up becoming a part of Bachelor Nation.

Taylor was brought up in Utah, and she was raised Mormon, although she told Decider she didn't feel any "pressure" to conform to the church's standards.

She rose to prominence through her usage of TikTok and was one of the main faces of "MomTok," a group of mainly Mormon content creators on the platform.

The social media figure eventually racked up five million followers on TikTok, and she also has two million followers on Instagram.

Taylor's online presence landed her a spot on the Time100 Creators List in 2025, and she told the publication she'd had to learn not to "take everything to heart" throughout her career in social media.

Taylor's been married before, as she tied the knot with her former husband, Tate Paul, in 2016. They welcomed a daughter, Indy, in 2017, and a son, Ocean, in 2020.

However, their relationship fell apart after Taylor became involved in a "soft-swinging" scandal in 2022, and she filed for divorce the same year.

She eventually moved on with Dakota Mortensen, with whom she welcomed a son, Ever, in 2024.

The thing is, Taylor's relationship with Mortensen was affected by her 2023 arrest for domestic violence, and she later entered a plea in abeyance to a count of aggravated assault, according to the Salt Lake Tribune. She ended up splitting with Mortensen in December 2024.

Taylor's social media career led her to opportunities in television, and she became one of the stars of the Hulu reality series "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," which premiered in 2024.

The show is centered on the lives of several MomTok content creators, including Taylor, and the program started as they dealt with the fallout from the "soft-swinging" scandal.

The program proved to be a hit with viewers, and its second season premiered in May 2025. A third season's currently set to make its debut in November 2025.

Taylor's become fond of appearing in front of the cameras, and she told Variety she'd "continue to do it as long as they’ll have me."

Taylor's career in reality television is branching out further, as she revealed she was set to serve as the lead on the 22nd season of "The Bachelorette" in September 2025.

She made the announcement about her new venture on an episode of the "Call Her Daddy" podcast. It's also worth noting she's a newcomer to Bachelor Nation, as all of the former Bachelorettes previously competed on "The Bachelor."

Taylor admitted she was shocked by the producers' decision to pick her as the new Bachelorette, and told Alex Cooper she "didn’t believe it until I got the invitation."

Cher's had plenty of partners over the years -- including two husbands -- and she added another to the list when she started dating Alexander "AE" Edwards a few years back.

The musician and the producer, who have a 40-year age gap between them, have gone through plenty of interesting times together, and they've even experienced a breakup -- but they've managed to hold things together and keep going strong.

Here's a look at the professional and personal background of the music industry executive.

Edwards has held several roles within the music industry, and he served as the Vice President of A&R at Def Jam Recordings.

He's also worked as an executive for Sony Music Publishing and Universal Music Group.

Edwards has collaborated closely with rapper Tyga on several occasions, and the two cofounded Last Kings Group, an umbrella company for the performer's various ventures.

In addition to his work in the corporate side of the music industry, he's worked as a producer, and he helped produce Cher's 2023 record "Christmas."

Cher's not Edwards' first high-profile romance, as he was formerly in a relationship with Amber Rose, whom he started dating in 2018.

The music executive and the media personality started a family in 2019, when the latter gave birth to their son, Slash.

However, Edwards and Rose broke up in August 2021, and she shared a message on her Instagram Story to accuse her former partner of cheating on her with at least twelve individuals, according to People.

Rose's opinion of her former partner eventually softened, and she claimed his relationship with Cher created "stability" for their son on an episode of "The Jason Lee Podcast."

Cher and Edwards' initial encounter took place at a Paris Fashion Week event in 2022, according to People. A mutual friend later gave the producer the singer's number.

The performer recalled being determined not to "fall in love on text," although she admitted to breaking her own rules for her partner "because he’s just so special."

Cher and Edwards eventually started dating, and although they separated in May 2023, they ended up reconciling just four months later.

Kristin Cabot and Andy Byron became the subject of intense interest from the public when they were caught embracing -- then hiding -- on the jumbotron at a July 2025 Coldplay concert.

And, it turned out the businesswoman had been married to entrepreneur Andrew Cabot, from whom she was estranged at the time of the show.

Here's a look into the background of Kristin's soon-to-be former spouse, who tried his best to remain out of the public eye after she was busted at the concert.

Andrew's a member of the Cabot family, which has been based in the New England region for hundreds of years.

The family's considered part of the "Boston Brahmin," a group of wealthy families who make up much of Boston's high society.

Kristin had been associated with Andrew's family for several years, and they had shared an address since at least 2023, according to the New York Post.

Andrew had two children from a prior relationship, but didn't share any kids with Kristin.

Andrew formerly worked in the tech industry, although he changed paths in 2011, when he founded Privateer Rum, and he serves as that company's CEO and COO.

The company was inspired by his 18th-century ancestor and namesake, who worked as both a privateer and rum-maker, according to the Boston Globe.

Andrew told the Globe he took on the project in an effort to work with a product with "ties to my family history."

Kristin was also involved with the business, and she listed herself as one of Privateer's "advisory board members" on her LinkedIn account, according to the New York Post.

Kristin became an online sensation when she was caught with Astronomer CEO Andy Byron at the Coldplay show ... and the interoffice scandal forced both to leave the AI firm.

The businesswoman eventually decided to end her marriage with Andrew, and she filed for divorce in August 2025, according to NBC News.

The thing is, Kristin and Andrew had been separated for several weeks prior to the concert, and a spokesperson for the latter told People he and Kristin had split "amicably."

Charlie Kirk earned himself plenty of supporters over the course of his life ... including his wife of several years, Erika Kirk.

The conservative commentator and his wife had been together for several years and had started a family prior to his death in September 2025.

We're going to take a look into the background of the media figure's spouse and see how they built a life together before he was fatally shot on a college campus.

Erika's originally from Arizona, and she began participating in beauty pageants in her home state at an early age.

She was named the runner-up during the Miss Arizona USA 2011 competition, and she went on to win the competition the following year.

Erika competed in the 2012 Miss USA competition, although she ultimately lost to Olivia Culpo.

She remained in her home state for college, and she earned degrees in political science and international relations from Arizona State University. She later headed to Liberty University, where she earned a juris master in American Legal Studies.

Erika gave a bit of insight into her relationship with Kirk in a post shared on her Instagram account in 2023, when she revealed they'd first crossed paths five years earlier.

The pair dated for several years before they tied the knot during a wedding ceremony in May 2021.

Charlie and Erika started their family with the birth of their daughter, which took place the following August.

The political commentator and his wife expanded their family when the latter gave birth to a son in May 2024.

Erika became a widow in September 2025, when her husband was fatally shot at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

Her husband was speaking with students from the university when he was suddenly shot in the neck while answering a question about transgender mass shooters.

Charlie was later transported to a hospital, where he was initially listed as being in critical condition before he died.

Charlie Kirk made plenty of friends and enemies over the course of his life in politics, which began when he was just a kid.

The political commentator went from authoring pieces for right-wing media outlets to becoming one of the most prominent conservative commentators out there ... which didn't always bring him positive attention.

We're going to take a look into the background of the media figure and see what led up to the violent events of September 10, 2025.

Kirk was born in Arlington Heights, Illinois, located in the suburbs of Chicago, and he was raised in nearby Prospect Heights.

The commentator's involvement with politics began in his early years, as he volunteered for former Republican senator Mark Kirk when he was in high school.

He went on to write a story for right-wing media outlet Breitbart News alleging teenagers had been indoctrinated with liberal textbooks, according to the New York Times.

Kirk briefly pursued higher education at Harper College, a community college in Palatine, Illinois, but he dropped out without completing his degree.

Kirk's article for Breitbart brought him to the attention of entrepreneur Bill Montgomery, and the pair cofounded Turning Point USA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to popularizing conservative ideologies with high school and college students, in 2012.

The commentator's public profile rose after he began making appearances on college campuses, where he would challenge students to debates centered on hot-button political issues.

Kirk later started a podcast, "The Charlie Kirk Show," and he grew close to several prominent conservative figures over the years, including President and president Donald Trump. He also spoke in favor of Trump during the 2020 and 2024 Republican National Conventions.

He also authored several books over the course of his career, many of which were dedicated to covering the same topics Turning Point USA prioritized.

Kirk was shot while making an appearance at Utah Valley University, located in Orem, Utah, in September 2025.

The commentator was taking part in a Q&A session as part of his "American Comeback" tour when he was suddenly shot in the neck after finishing a statement.

He was subsequently transported to a local hospital, where he was listed as being in critical condition before he died.

Caleb Williams has earned himself plenty of fans over the length of his football career ... and Alina Thyregod was absolutely one of them.

The Chicago Bears starting quarterback and his partner met when they were just kids, and they eventually reconnected after being apart for a few years.

We're going to take a look into the background of the athlete's partner ... and see how speculation about a split has been swirling among his fanbase.

Alina's originally from Denmark, and she moved to Washington, D.C. in her younger years.

CW was on the "Pivot Podcast when he spoke about meeting his partner, explaining she ended up in the United States after her father took on a job in D.C.

She's built up a modest presence on social media, and her Instagram followers are around 13,000. She's also posted several photos featuring her QB BF over the course of their relationship ... more on that in just a sec.

Caleb spoke about the beginning of his relationship with Alina on the "Pivot Podcast," and expressed they initially encountered each other "at the end of her tenure" in the States.

Although the professional football player and his partner split up, they maintained "strong communication," and eventually got back together.

Alina was in attendance when the Bears picked Williams during the 2024 NFL Draft, and she joined his family on stage to celebrate his selection.

Williams and Thyregod kept their relationship relatively private, although he occasionally shared photos and videos featuring his partner on his socials while they were dating.

Rumors about a split began to swirl in the summer of 2025, when they stopped being spotted together in public.

Caleb sparked further speculation about the state of his relationship when he attended the F1 Miami Grand Prix without his longtime partner.

He was later spotted while dancing with actress Madelyn Cline at the Summer Smash music festival in June 2025, which only further fueled fan rumors.

Laken Snelling found herself making some ugly headlines in late August 2025, when she was arrested and accused of hiding a dead baby in her closet.

The story regarding the former competitive collegiate cheerleader only grew more troubling from there, as questions were raised over her connection to the deceased newborn.

We're going to take a look into Snelling's background and see how she ended up in trouble with the law after becoming the focus of a police investigation.

Snelling's originally from Tennessee, and she moved one state over when she started attending the University of Kentucky.

She later joined the school's competitive STUNT team -- which is similar to a cheerleading squad -- and she had been a member of the squad for three years prior to her arrest.

Snelling dropped out of the University of Kentucky and left the STUNT team following her arrest, according to the Lexington Herald Leader.

She returned to her parents' home and was placed on house arrest in early September, according to People.

Snelling was previously in a relationship with Izaiah Hall, a member of the football team at Cumberland University in Tennessee, according to the NY Post.

The college athlete provided a DNA sample to Lexington Police after Snelling's alleged actions came to light.

Although their relationship eventually ended, Hall's father wouldn't give the Post any specifics about a date when they broke up.

Snelling was in a relationship with former college basketball player Connor Jordan at the time of her arrest, according to the NY Post.

Authorities were called to Snelling's off-campus residence in Lexington on August 27 after a report was received about an unresponsive infant, who was pronounced dead at the scene, according to People.

Snelling reportedly admitted to giving birth to the infant, whom she wrapped in a towel and placed in a black trash bag, along with other evidence of the birth.

Although she's been identified as the infant's biological mother, it's currently unknown if the infant was alive or stillborn. It's also unclear if she suffered a miscarriage or knew she was pregnant before she gave birth.

Haley Kalil, also known as "Hayleebaylee" on social media, has had a wild ride to online fame -- and we're here for all of it!

The model's gone from competing on catwalks to gracing some of the biggest covers in the fashion industry and sharing insights about her personal life with her fans ... it's one hell of a career, if you ask us.

Here's a look at how the former beauty queen ended up becoming an influencer -- and how she had to fend off rumors about a potential relationship with an actor.

Kalil was born in Minnesota, and she was raised alongside several siblings just outside of Minneapolis.

She became involved with pageantry at an early age, and she earned the title of Miss Minnesota Teen USA in 2010.

The influencer remained in her home state during her college years, as she attended St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

She ended up graduating with a 4.0 GPA and earned degrees in biomedical sciences and psychology, as well as a minor in chemistry.

Kalil remained involved with pageantry as a young adult, and she was named Miss Minnesota USA in 2014. She was a contestant at the 2014 Miss USA competition, although she didn't take home the title.

She eventually transitioned into a modeling career, and she made her debut in Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue in 2018, when she took part in the publication's first casting call.

The fashion industry figure has since appeared on the covers of various publications, including Glamour and Grazia, and she's been involved with campaigns for several brands.

Kalil later began a career as an influencer, and she currently has 15.3 million followers on her TikTok account, as well as 9.2 million on her Instagram account.

Kalil's love life's received a bit of interest from her fans, and for good reason -- because she was married to former professional football player Matt Kalil.

The model and the athlete tied the knot way back in 2015, and they held a second wedding ceremony the following year.

The two remained married for a total of seven years before she filed for divorce in 2022.

Cardi B found herself in hot water in 2020, when Emani Ellis claimed the rapper assaulted her 2 years earlier while she working as a security guard.

Ellis eventually sued the performer, and although the case made it to trial, she went home empty-handed.

We're going to take a look into Ellis' background and see what she had to say about the end of her legal drama with Cardi.

Ellis formerly worked as a security guard at a Beverly Hills medical center, where Cardi went to see her OB/GYN while pregnant with her first child, Kulture.

Ellis had been employed there for four years prior to the alleged 2018 altercation with Cardi.

During trial testimony, Ellis claimed she'd never physically assaulted anyone, and she also claimed she was fired from her old job following the incident with the performer.

She later began a career as a social worker, and she currently works with low-income families.

Ellis alleged Cardi physically assaulted her during their altercation, which took place in February 2018, and she also claimed the rapper spit on her, cut her face with a fingernail and used racial slurs, according to People.

The performer admitted she had a "verbal altercation" with the former security guard and claimed Ellis had violated her privacy by getting a video recording of her prior to her appointment.

Ellis initially sued the rapper for a whopping $24 million, although she eventually lowered that amount to $250,000, plus compensation for her medical expenses, according to Variety.

Cardi was ultimately found not liable for assault and battery, and the jury stated Ellis hadn't been able to prove any of her claims regarding the singer's behavior.

Ellis maintained her position after the trial's conclusion, saying she said what Cardi "did to me was real," according to Complex.

The former security guard also expressed the case was centered on "accountability" and claimed the legal dispute was "never about the money."

She went on to express her position that the performer's actions were "the same" regardless of the trial's outcome and stated she didn't want them "to be overlooked."

Jalen Carter's made a name for himself with his prowess on the gridiron ... not that he got to show much of it in the first game of the 2025 season, because he was kicked out after just a few seconds of play.

The Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman was caught in an unsportsmanlike moment, and  promptly removed from the matchup, much to the dismay of Birds fans.

We're going to see how the professional football player made his bones in the world of football ... prior to some stray saliva landing him in hot water.

Carter started playing football for a youth team in his hometown of Apopka, Florida, and he played several positions ... including receiver, cornerback, and outside linebacker, according to ESPN.

He eventually took his talents to Apopka High School, where he continued playing football, but also developed his skills on the basketball court.

Jalen later committed to the University of Georgia, debuted on the football team as a freshman in 2020 ... and helped lead the Bulldogs to the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship, where they beat the University of Alabama's Crimson Tide.

JC declared for the 2023 NFL Draft shortly after the Bulldogs' championship.

He was ultimately drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles, and he's played as defensive tackle since signing with the team.

Jalen's first season with the Eagles saw the team finish with an 11-6 record, and they ended up in second place in the NFC East division.

However, the team fared much better in the 2024 season, as Jalen and his teammates won it all at Super Bowl LIX ... preventing the Kansas City Chiefs from achieving a three-peat.

Jalen's 2025 season certainly started off with a bang, because he got ejected for spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. ... just six seconds into the first game!

Dak and Jalen were jawing at each other following the opening kickoff, which is when the Eagles' DT spat on his opponent ... earning the ejection for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Prescott opened up about the incident after the game, admitting to spitting in the direction of the Eagles at the start of the matchup. However, he claimed he spits "a thousand times throughout the game," according to NBC Sports.

One of the NFL's fresh faces in the 2025 season is J.J. McCarthy, the Minnesota Vikings' starting quarterback, who's on a comeback mission!

The thing is, McCarthy actually joined the league in 2024, but ended up sitting out his first season after suffering a serious injury.

We're going to see how the athlete moved past his setback in pursuit of his pro football goals ... and how he's preparing for some pretty big changes in his personal life.

J.J.'s football career kicked off back when he was attending high school at Nazareth Academy, located outside of Chicago.

He played several seasons for the school before transferring to IMG Academy in Florida for his senior season.

McCarthy went on to join the University of Michigan's football squad, and he made his debut with the Wolverines in 2021.

He remained with the team for a total of three seasons, and helped lead the Wolverines to a national championship in 2023.

McCarthy's time in the NFL started in 2024, when the Vikings drafted him in the first round, making him the tenth overall pick.

He wasn't a starting player right away, as he spent his rookie season on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on his meniscus.

J.J.'s set to make his debut as the Vikings' QB1 on September 8th, when the team opens the season against NFC North rivals, the Chicago Bears.

Fun fact: He'll become the fourth quarterback in NFL history to make his pro debut during a week one Monday Night Football game, according to ESPN.

McCarthy's start in the NFL isn't the only big thing happening for him in September ... because he's expecting to become a father, too!

The pro baller will share the soon-to-arrive child with his longtime partner, Katya Kuropas, who he met in high school.

The pair dated for five years before they announced their engagement with a January 2024 joint Instagram post.