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Johnny Manziel Faces Stalker Nightmare After Superfan Photo — and more

Johnny Manziel Faces Stalker Nightmare After Superfan Photo

Johnny Manziel, known as "Johnny Football", rose to national prominence at Texas A&M, winning the Heisman Trophy and later playing in the NFL.

A single photo with a devoted fan has sparked a prolonged stalker ordeal, a paternity lawsuit and heightened fears for the safety of Manziel and his family.

Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Devon Witherspoon fifth-year option costs revealed

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks completes a catch and scores a touchdown during an NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field on January 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Seattle Seahawks have not one, but two outstanding first-round picks from their 2023 draft class with looming contract extension talks coming. Devon Witherspoon has been a dynamite cornerback in both Pete Carroll and Mike Macdonald’s defenses, while wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has consecutive 100-catch seasons to his name, along with an Offensive Player of the Year award.

This upcoming season will mark the end of the respective rookie deals for JSN and Witherspoon, unless Seattle exercises those fifth-year options exclusive to first-rounders. The NFL announced the values of those fifth-year options on Friday.

How much are JSN and Witherspoon’s fifth-year options?

Smith-Njigba’s fifth-year option is valued at $23,852,000, while Witherspoon’s is $21,161,000. Witherspoon is at the highest possible tier as someone who’s made at least two Pro Bowls in his first three seasons. Technically, JSN is a two-time Pro Bowl player, but his 2024 selection was as an alternate, which does not count and thus he’s only directly made one Pro Bowl. That’s the difference between JSN’s fifth-year option being the current value versus $27,298,000.

What happens if either of JSN or Witherspoon plays on their fifth-year option?

Fifth-year option salaries are fully guaranteed, so they can be off the books via trade without any dead money taken on. New York Giants pass rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux is a notable player who’s on his fifth-year option without an extension.

In a hypothetical world where JSN and ‘Spoon are somehow on their options in 2027, then that’s over $45 million in salary cap money tied to two players without contract extensions.

When is the fifth-year option deadline?

Teams have until May 1 to either exercise or decline fifth-year options. The Seahawks utilized Charles Cross’ option last year and got a deal done with their left tackle in ample time.

Strasbourg 1-1 Lens: Panichelli’s opener and Sangaré’s equaliser

Strasbourg hosted second‑placed RC Lens in Matchday 24 and were held to a 1‑1 draw. Joaquin Panichelli opened the scoring for Lens after a quick press, but Mamadou Sangaré answered with a half‑volley from a corner to level the game.

The match saw both sides dominate possession but wasteful, with Lens missing chances and Strasbourg missing a penalty after a disputed foul. Strasbourg’s ratings highlighted strong performances from Penders, Ouattara, and Moreira.

Jersey Bulls Keep Play-off Hopes Alive

James Queree's early fourth-minute penalty proved decisive as Jersey Bulls claimed a narrow 1-0 win away to Sevenoaks Town. The result moves the islanders back into fifth place in the Isthmian League South East division.

The Bulls maintained their impressive defensive record, keeping a third successive clean sheet while extending their unbeaten streak in 2026. Despite having fewer games remaining than rivals, they remain two points clear of sixth-placed Faversham Town.

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