The Rush: Titans trade A.J. Brown to Eagles on Draft Night, a landing worth $100M

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WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE to see today’s piping-hot, fresh-outta-the-oven episode of THE RUSH with Jared Quay! We’ll let you know everything you didn’t know you needed to know about sports. Other stuff too. But mostly sports.

It’s Friday, April 29, 2022, and here’s what what Jared’s cookin’ up:

  • Sin City’s first-ever NFL Draft brought huge crowds, boo birds, a strong fashion game and high drama

  • The Titans traded A.J. Brown to the Eagles, a move that came with a $100M contract extension for the receiver

  • Only one quarterback was selected in the first round of the Draft as the Steelers grabbed Kenny Pickett with the 20th overall pick

  • Chris Paul made NBA history en route to the Suns advancing to the second round of the Playoffs

  • The 76ers and Mavericks both won their respective elimination games to advance

  • PLUS: The Jazz’s loss to the Mavericks added insult to injury to Utah big man Rudy Gobert, who was hurt earlier in the day in the most unique way

THE RUSH will be back tomorrow. Until then, stay safe and don’t forget to check out our previous episodes here.

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