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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 2025

Page

13

Hamilton's versatility earns him top spot among safeties

Baltimore Ravens star Kyle Hamilton topped the AP Pro Football Writers list as the league’s best safety entering 2025. The vote highlighted his run defense, pass coverage, and hybrid roles after moving to free safety mid last season. Other top safeties named include Kerby Joseph McKinney Brian Branch and Derwin James with multiple first place votes.

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Pro Football Hall of Fame chooses Sharpes as first brothers inducted

Shannon and Sterling Sharpe will become the first brothers to have busts in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. Sterling, a standout Packers receiver, was delayed by a neck injury but earned five Pro Bowls and led the league in receptions, while Shannon, a Hall of Fame tight end, won three Super Bowls and eight Pro Bowls. The brothers shared a reunion at Shannon’s home as the Class of 2025 was announced.

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Odom aims to resurrect Purdue like UNLV turnaround

Barry Odom stresses daily habits to rebuild Purdue after a 5-19 stretch, seeking a culture shift as he did at UNLV. He notes Purdue’s poor 2023 metrics, with 299.3 rushing yards and 452.7 allowed per game, while leadership buys in as drills and routines intensify this off season.

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