The 2023 NFL season kicked off in full on Sunday, and with the games came an unfortunate but unsurprising barrage of injuries. Several big-name starters on both sides of the ball were forced out of action in Week 1. Here’s a roundup of notable updates: Ekeler is dealing with an ankle injury suffered during Sunday’s game vs. Miami, per HC …

The final game of Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season pits the New York Jets against the division rival Buffalo Bills. In the first game of the Aaron Rodgers era, the Jets will face one of their toughest tests of the season as they look to get off to a better start than they have during their first couple …

The Georgia Bulldogs continue to have nation’s best recruiting class in the 2024. The SEC is the best recruiting conference in the nation. The conference has three programs in the top five of the national recruiting rankings and six programs in the top 10. Georgia looks poised to retake the country’s recruiting crown in the class of 2024. Recruits are …

The Kansas City Chiefs signed Chris Jones to a new one-year contract Monday, which should end the All-Pro defensive tackle’s holdout and could mean he will be back on the field when they visit the Jacksonville Jaguars for Week 2. The Chiefs did not disclose terms, but a source told The Associated Press no years were added to his four-year, …

Chargers running back Austin Ekeler injured his ankle in the second half of Sunday’s loss to the Dolphins. Head coach Brandon Staley said Monday that Ekeler is day to day, with his status for Wednesday’s practice to be determined. Ekeler was unable to finish Sunday’s game, finishing with 20 touches for 164 yards and a touchdown on 41 snaps. Backup …

The Colorado Buffaloes stampeded on their rival Saturday with a 36-14 win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers that Shadeur Sanders said was “extremely personal.” The Colorado quarterback, who is the son of head coach Deion Sanders, made his comments noting how the Cornhuskers gathered at midfield at Folsom Field before the game. Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule told the media on …

USATSI Ahead of Monday Night Football’s game between the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills, a public safety alert was sent out due to severe weather in the East Rutherford area. Fans were asked to seek shelter due to the storm. The alert said, “MetLife Stadium. From New Jersey State Police, There is severe weather approaching. All patrons may seek …

Getty Images The Buffalo Bills and New York Jets will wrap up Week 1 in the NFL when these two AFC East rivals square up on “Monday Night Football” from MetLife Stadium. While the main storyline of this game is centered around two conference heavyweights going toe-to-toe and the regular season debut of Aaron Rodgers with the Jets, there is …

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker responded on Monday to the sexual harassment allegations that led to his suspension. In the almost-two-page document released by attorney Jennifer Z. Belveal, Tucker claims that his encounters with Brenda Tracy — a prominent activist against sexual violence — were “mutual” and “private.”  “Brenda Tracy’s allegations of harassment are completely false,” Tucker said. “The proceedings …

Jason Peters said last month that he hoped to play this season. All it took was a Week 1 injury for him to get closer to getting that chance. The Seahawks will work out the veteran offensive tackle after losing both tackles in Sunday’s game, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Seattle left tackle Charles Cross hurt his toe and …

The Kansas City Chiefs are trending toward having at least one of their missing All-Pros on Sunday in Jacksonville. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday that tight end Travis Kelce, who hyperextended his knee in practice last week, has been progressing in his recovery. He wanted to play in Thursday night’s loss to Detroit, but Reid and Chiefs trainer Rick …

Jerry Palm from CBS Sports has released his updated bowl projections after Week 2. After Alabama’s loss at home to Texas, the Longhorns replaced it in the College Football Playoff. The Longhorns are projected to square off against the Michigan Wolverines in the Rose Bowl. The LSU Tigers are projected to play in a New Year’s Six bowl against an …

Getty Images In addition to being battered by the 49ers to start their 2023 season, the Steelers also suffered major defeats on the injury front, losing both wide receiver Diontae Johnson and defensive lineman Cameron Heyward in Sunday’s Week 1, 30-7 loss. Heyward, the six-time Pro Bowler, was initially ruled questionable to return with a groin injury as Pittsburgh trailed …

Chris Jones is back with the Kansas City Chiefs, effective immediately. Jones agreed to a new one-year contract with the Chiefs, the team announced, ending a lengthy holdout that lasted throughout the preseason and the first game of the regular season.  In the deal, Jones received multiple incentives to earn more money in 2023 (per ESPN). Jones initially was in …

USATSI Texas A&M starting defensive lineman Shemar Turner was arrested for reckless driving on Monday, according to Brazos County Jail records. Turner was released after posting a $3,000 surety bond.  The arrest centered on a motor vehicle incident that occurred on Aug. 12. According to the Houston Chronicle, Turner was driving 85 miles per hour in a busy area near …