{"id":575,"date":"2024-10-24T12:23:01","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T12:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=575"},"modified":"2024-10-24T12:23:01","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T12:23:01","slug":"rumor-cowboys-among-favorites-to-land-244-million-nba-all-star-amid-wild-rumors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=575","title":{"rendered":"RUMOR: Cowboys Among Favorites to Land $244 Million NBA All-Star Amid Wild Rumors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Anthony-Edwards-Cowboys.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" alt=\"Dallas Cowboys\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are some wild rumors that Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is going to the NFL which was sparked by, well, Ant-Man himself. Bovada released hypothetical odds for Edwards\u2019 NFL team and has the Dallas Cowboys third among the favorites at +2500 if the All-Star eventually trades his high tops for cleats.<\/p>\n<p>During an interview conducted by Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson and ESPN\u2019s Jamal Collier, Edwards revealed his desire to eventually play in the NFL.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf I win a ring in the next three to four years,\u201d Edwards explained during the October 22, 2024, feature story. \u201cI\u2019m going to play football.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c\u2026And this gon\u2019 be one of the reasons why \u2014 because he [Jefferson] think I can\u2019t play football,\u201d Edwards added. \u201cI\u2019ma come play with you. \u2026I\u2019m going to be [doing the hitting], though. I\u2019m going to be playing strong safety.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Edwards\u2019 hometown Atlanta Falcons are the favorites in Edwards\u2019 NFL odds at +1600. The Minnesota Vikings are next in line at +2000. After the Cowboys, the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders are tied for fourth in the odds at +2800.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Timberwolves Star Anthony Edwards Wants to Win an NBA Championship &amp; Begin an NFL Career<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Play<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Aside from actually making an NFL roster, Edwards added a caveat to his potential football career: the guard wants to win an NBA championship first. For context, Edwards is about to begin a five-year,\u00a0$244 million contract\u00a0with the Wolves. Unless Edwards is attempting to play quarterback, the guard would likely be headed towards a sizable pay cut in order to suit up in the NFL.<\/p>\n<p>Edwards\u2019 new deal is slated to run through the 2028-29 season. During the interview, Jefferson was quick to shoot down Edwards\u2019 NFL dreams.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cY\u2019all got some athletic guys,\u201d Jefferson responded to Edwards. \u201cBut when you put on them shoulder pads and helmet, y\u2019all gon\u2019 get hit and you\u2019ll be like, \u2018Oh no. This not for me \u2014 back to basketball.&#8217;\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Could the Cowboys Make a Run at Anthony Edwards?<\/h2>\n<div id=\"49ec5f01e66f44035247d15f51a8a9a7\" class=\"embed_container\">\n<div class=\"lazy-embed lazy-embed--ssr embed-instagram-com lazy-embed--loaded\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nfl\/p\/DBbRhgWxMUu\/?img_index=1\"><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-0\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DBbRhgWxMUu\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=656&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fheavy.com&amp;rp=%2Fsports%2Fnfl%2Fdallas-cowboys%2Fanthony-edwards-nfl-rumors-nba-timberwolves%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A209238.39999999944%7D\" height=\"1115\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Edwards\u2019 NFL odds do feel a bit random. The guard grew up in Atlanta and played college basketball in nearby Athens for the Georgia Bulldogs. It makes sense why the Falcons would be the favorite.<\/p>\n<p>Edwards is already in Minnesota so the Vikings connection is obvious. The Cowboys\u2019 fit is more of a reach, aside from owner Jerry Jones loving a good publicity stunt. Dallas did\u00a0previously offer\u00a0Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James an NFL contract, so there is a bit of precedent.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Would Anthony Edwards Gain Inspiration From Deion Sanders &amp; Attempt to Play in Both the NBA, NFL?<\/h2>\n<p>Could Edwards attempt to pull a Deion Sanders and play both sports? Sanders is known for having an NFL and MLB careers, playing in both leagues at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>Balancing the NBA and NFL would be much more complicated. The NBA season begins at the end of October, while the NFL regular season runs through early January. An NFL playoff run means some players are suiting up into February.<\/p>\n<p>This makes for at least three months where Edwards would be attempting to balance the schedules of both leagues. The NFL is obviously easier to work around given most gamedays are on Sundays.<\/p>\n<p>Source: https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nfl\/dallas-cowboys\/anthony-edwards-nfl-rumors-nba-timberwolves\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are some wild rumors that Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is going to the NFL which was sparked by, well, Ant-Man himself. 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