Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes engaged to longtime girlfriend
On the night Patrick Mahomes received his Super Bowl ring, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback gave a ring away.
Mahomes and his longtime girlfriend, Brittany Matthews, became engaged Tuesday night.
The 24- year-old Mahomes, who won the MVP award by leading the Chiefs past the 49ers at the Super Bowl in February, began dating Matthews while they were attending Whitehouse High School in Texas.
Mahomes was a sophomore and Matthews was a junior, and the couple remained together when they headed off to college.
CHARGERS: Safety Derwin James will miss the season after having surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee, the team announced on Wednesday. He had surgery on Tuesday after he sustained the injury during a scrimmage on Sunday.
FALCONS: Atlanta added to their depth at quarterback by signing Kyle Lauletta, a former fourth-round pick of the New York Giants. Lauletta was among three quarterbacks who worked out for the Falcons this week. He could be an option as the third quarterback behind starter Matt Ryan and veteran backup Matt Schaub, though the team has been pleased with the development of Kurt Benkert.
GIANTS: The New York Giants created more competition for the center job, re-signing Jon Halapio. They announced the signing Wednesday, along with wide receiver Johnny Holton. To make room on the roster, tackle Jackson Dennis was waived and defensive back Jaquarius Landrews (neck) was waived/injured.
WASHINGTON: Ron Rivera told his players Dwayne Haskins will be starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Haskins got the nod over Kyle Allen, whom
Rivera knew well from his time with Carolina, and veteran Alex Smith, who's less than two years removed from breaking his right leg.