C.J. Stroud had two drives to start preseason, and the No. 2 overall pick will get the first look again against the Miami Dolphins. Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed the club will start Stroud at quarterback with the possibility of more playing time. “C.J. will go out first, again, as he did last week,” Ryans told reporters Thursday. “We’ll …

Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze spoke publicly for the first time about the lawsuit filed by Michael Oher against Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, lamenting over the situation and expressing his love for all parties involved. Freeze was Oher’s head coach at Briarcrest Christian School in Eads, Tennessee and went on to serve as an assistant coach at Ole Miss …

Getty Images The sport of football doesn’t exist without line play on both sides of the football. In the case of the Miami Dolphins, the play of their offensive line is paramount given the need to keep quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s upright due to his concussion history. That’s why it was a significant scare at their training camp practice on Thursday when their …

Notre Dame’s backfield appears to be loaded as the Fighting Irish are just over a week from starting the 2023 season.  A veteran that will have his name towards the top of the depth chart this fall is Penn State transfer Devyn Ford. Ford spoke to the media on Tuesday for the first time since announcing his transfer from one …

Patriots-Packers practice observations: Stellar showing by Pats in all areas originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston GREEN BAY, Wis. – If the Patriots wind up having a season exceeding the modest expectations most have set for them, August 17 may be looked at as a turning point. I don’t want to get over my skis, put the cart ahead of …

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck is expected to win the starting role over Gunner Stockton and Brock Vandagriff this season. Beck will look to guide the Bulldogs to a third consecutive national championship. Beck, who is Georgia’s most experienced option at quarterback, lacks mobility. Beck’s decision-making will be under the microscope in 2023. If the Dawgs avoid mistakes, then only …

A month after taking a pay cut to remain with the Bengals in 2023, running back Joe Mixon has been found not guilty of an aggravated menacing charge stemming from an alleged incident in downtown Cincinnati. Shortly after the verdict was announced Thursday, the Bengals celebrated the trial’s conclusion with a statement touting Mixon’s popularity among fans and teammates. “Since …

Getty Images Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick, who drew Defensive Player of the Year consideration in 2022, is set to undergo surgery for a thumb injury suffered this week, according to NFL Media. The star pass rusher is having the operation in an effort to be ready for Philadelphia’s Sept. 10 season opener, with the Eagles reportedly anticipating he’ll be ready …

In case you didn’t know, Michigan State football has a massive defensive tackle coming in this year from Colorado in Jalen Sami. The run-blocking specialist will join the team this fall and will be a huge piece on the defensive line, standing at 6-foot-6 and weighing 330 pounds. On Thursday, it was announced that Sami has been named to the …

The Cleveland Browns will visit the Philadelphia Eagles for a preseason clash on Thursday. The two teams have been battling in joint practices this week, and the game is the only contest on Thursday in the NFL. Philadelphia is coming off a 14-3 season and a Super Bowl loss to Kansas City, while Cleveland finished 7-10 in a transitional season. …

Hello everyone, and happy Thursday. It’s officially Week 2 of the preseason, and we’ve got plenty of updates accordingly. John Breech is still taking some time off as he prepares for the Bengals’ return to action, so you’ve got me, Cody Benjamin, to deliver all the latest from around the league. This is the Pick Six newsletter. Now let’s get …

Why Bears will win NFC North, and why they’ll finish last again originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Can the Bears really take over the NFC North this season? It’s a question we’ve seen a lot from fans who hope the Packers will collapse without Aaron Rodgers, expect a regression from the Vikings after last season’s truly incredible 13-4 campaign, …

Fall camp is a time for celebration. Football is back! The time fans coast to coast have been waiting for. Access to practice is limited, yet the thirst for information is relentless. Fans are eager to hear what the depth chart is, which players look bigger, and what Freshmen are in the two deep. Heading into camp Notre Dame fans …

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterAug 17, 2023, 05:42 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Jonathan Toews says he is stepping away from hockey — but not for good. The former Chicago Blackhawks captain — and current unrestricted free agent — announced in a social media post Thursday that while he’s “not fully retiring” from the …

USATSI The Indianapolis Colts selected former Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and they are excited about the kind of potential this young athlete has. Richardson has already been named the starter for the 2023 regular season after just one preseason contest, as new head coach Shane Steichen believes they have …