Gilberto Manzano

Gilberto Manzano

Gilberto Manzano is a staff writer covering the NFL for Sports Illustrated. After starting off as a breaking news writer at NFL.com in 2014, he worked as the Raiders beat reporter for the Las Vegas Review-Journal and covered the Chargers and Rams for the Orange County Register and Los Angeles Daily News. During his time as a combat sports reporter, he was awarded best sports spot story of 2018 by the Nevada Press Association for his coverage of the Conor McGregor-Khabib Nurmagomedov post-fight brawl. Manzano, a first-generation Mexican-American with parents from Nayarit, Mexico, is the cohost of Compas on the Beat, a sports and culture show featuring Mexican-American journalists. He has been a member of the Pro Football Writers of America since 2017.

The Raiders trading for Smith changes the franchise’s window and trajectory in a way none of these other moves do along with Carroll, their new head coach.
NFL

The MMQB Debates Which NFL Free Agent Will Make the Biggest Impact

There’s a lot to account for over the past week or so including a puzzling trade, an aging wide receiver signing, a quarterback move still to be made and another joining his former coach.

Albert Breer, Conor Orr, Gilberto Manzano, Matt Verderame
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Boxing

Canelo Álvarez Has Shown Mexican Music and Boxing Are a Match Made in Box-Office Heaven

With an eye for drama and ear for a good track, the super middleweight champ has brought Latino artists to the biggest stage.  

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Sweat and Baun played major roles in Vic Fangio's defense to help lead the Eagles to a Super Bowl win over the Chiefs.
NFL

2025 NFL Free Agency: Projecting Contracts for the Top 50 Players Set to Hit the Market

Coming off a Super Bowl title, the Eagles could have three players who should cash in. Plus, Sam Darnold, Jevon Holland and Nick Bolton are other players likely to get paid big money. 

Matt Verderame, Gilberto Manzano
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Penix showed promise in his three starts to cap off the Falcons’ 2024 campaign.
NFL

One Move Every NFC South Team Should Make in 2025

The Buccaneers, Falcons and Panthers are set at QB, but have other holes to fill, while the Saints are in need of a trusted signal-caller. 

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Campbell & Co. will look to add a key piece to get over the hump and advance to the Super Bowl.
NFL

One Move Every NFC North Team Should Make in 2025

The Lions, Vikings, Packers and Bears will all have to make big swings in order to survive in one of the NFL’s most competitive divisions.

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The Rams and Stafford are set for negotiations with his deal featuring just $4 million in guaranteed money for next season.
NFL

One Move Every NFC West Team Should Make in 2025

The Rams and 49ers have to get their quarterbacks paid, while the Cardinals and Seahawks need to beef up their lines, making for an eventful offseason for the division.

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Baun was a valuable part of the Eagles’ core last season, helping Philadelphia to its Super Bowl win.
NFL

One Move Every NFC East Team Should Make in 2025

Sometimes the obvious move is the best offseason decision. And that’s the case for the Eagles, Commanders, Cowboys and Giants, all of which have an apparent need to be addressed.

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Barkley has gone for 119, 205 and 118 yards rushing, respectively, in three playoff games.
NFL

Chiefs–Eagles Super Bowl LIX Matchups: Who Has the Edge at Every Position

With Super Bowl LIX fast approaching, this is a good time to examine the roster positions for the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles and determine which

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With a win in New Orleans, Mahomes would join Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw with four Super Bowl rings.
NFL

Ranking Super Bowl LIX Players From 1 to 53

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Coen signed on as the Jaguars’ head coach after a successful stint as Tampa Bay’s offensive coordinator.
NFL

NFL Fact or Fiction: Liam Coen Made Right Decision Taking Jaguars’ Head Coach Job

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Spagnuolo, center, dialed up an exotic blitz that ended Buffalo’s final possession Sunday night.
NFL

What We Learned in Conference Championships: Steve Spagnuolo Should Be a Head Coach

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Daniels and the Commanders had plenty to celebrate throughout the regular season and the playoffs.
NFL

2024 Final Grades for Eliminated NFC Teams: Washington Has Its QB of the Future

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