Deshaun Watson’s preseason debut remains on schedule. It’s still not known who will be blocking for the Cleveland Browns quarterback. Three more offensive tackles got hurt during Cleveland’s exhibition loss to Minnesota on Saturday, further depleting the vital position as the Browns wait for starters Jedrick Wills Jr. and Jack Conklin to return from season-ending injuries. Watson is set to …
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Sean McVay: Matthew Stafford may miss practice time this week, not concerned about opener
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has been dealing with hamstring tightness that caused him to miss practice time last week and it could keep him off the field for some of this week as well. Head coach Sean McVay said last Thursday that he expected Stafford to return to practice this week, but he was less certain about the plan for …
Read More »Eagles training camp observations: Frustrating day for offense, Tanner McKee hurting shot at QB2 job
PHILADELPHIA — After a rainy start to the weekend, the sun shined brightly on a crisp Sunday morning at the NovaCare Complex. The Philadelphia Eagles are entering their final week of training camp and open practices, having practices in five of the next six days before their preseason finale against the Minnesota Vikings. This practice was one of the longest …
Read More »Ohio State football 2024 practice news: Camp storylines, depth chart predictions from known Buckeyes insiders
Ohio State football camp opened August 1 and the Buckeyes are hard at work preparing for a season they hope will culminate in a College Football Playoff berth. The field has been expanded from four teams to 12 this season, which could mean the season stretches to as many as 17 games for some programs. Preparing for that grind is …
Read More »Stephon Gilmore agrees to 1-year contract with Vikings: Report
Stephon Gilmore agrees to 1-year contract with Vikings: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Minnesota Vikings agreed to a one-year contract with Stephon Gilmore on Sunday, the fifth cornerback — and by far the most accomplished — the team has added since training camp began in an effort to bolster a vital position group. Gilmore will get $7 …
Read More »Michigan football cross-training players across the board in ‘positionless defense’
Photo: Isaiah Hole ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Last week, transfer safety Wes Walker, who joined Michigan football this summer from Tennessee, noted how much more complex the Wolverines’ defense under coordinator Wink Martindale is compared to those he’s played in previously. And it turns out it may be more complex than many think. On Sunday, defensive backs coach LaMar Morgan spoke …
Read More »Las Vegas Raiders name Gardner Minshew as starting quarterback over Aidan O’Connell
Minshew Mania is back for 2024, with the Las Vegas Raiders naming Gardner Minshew as the starting quarterback for the upcoming season. Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce announced Sunday that Minshew won the starting job over second-year QB Aidan O’Connell. Minshew signed a two-year deal with the Raiders in March. The 28-year-old quarterback started one of two preseason games for …
Read More »Texas football 2024 practice news: Camp storylines, new depth chart without CJ Baxter from Longhorns insiders
The Texas Longhorns will make their debut in the SEC this season as arguably the biggest team to change conferences in college football history. Texas, the defending Big 12 champions, have won three Big 12 titles since 2005, and even in years where they haven’t been as strong, their name appeal is always one of the biggest in the country. …
Read More »Why Patriots traded Matthew Judon to Falcons instead of Bears
Why Patriots traded Matthew Judon to Falcons instead of Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — Before the Patriots practiced on Sunday, Eliot Wolf met with reporters for the first time since trading pass-rusher Matthew Judon to Atlanta last week, explaining that it was a “difficult” decision for him. “We have to weigh now, the future, what’s best …
Read More »Raiders name Gardner Minshew starting QB over Aidan O’Connell
Gardner Minshew will be the Las Vegas Raiders’ starting quarterback going into the season, coach Antonio Pierce said Sunday. Minshew beat out Aidan O’Connell for the starting spot. O’Connell started 10 games for the Raiders as a rookie last season after Pierce was named interim head coach following the firing of Josh McDaniels. Pierce’s interim tag was removed following the …
Read More »Wisconsin DC Mike Tressel: Badgers leadership is ‘completely different’ entering 2024
Wisconsin defensive coordinator Mike Tressel is impressed with what he’s seen from the team’s veterans on defense entering the 2024 season. He shared his sentiment with the Big Ten Network crew as they made their annual trip to the Badgers fall training camp. The focus: the presence of senior safety Hunter Wohler and linebacker Jake Chaney. Related: Projecting Wisconsin Badgers two-deep …
Read More »Raiders QB battle: Gardner Minshew named starter over Aidan O’Connell; Antonio Pierce explains decision
The 2024 NFL Draft became the first ever with six quarterbacks selected in the first 12 picks, which left the Las Vegas Raiders, who had pick No. 13, hung out to dry. After two preseason games and the team’s entire offseason program, head coach Antonio Pierce said he would make the decision to name either journeyman Gardner Minshew, who they …
Read More »In Roob’s Random Observations: The biggest surprise in Eagles training camp
In Roob’s Random Observations: The biggest surprise in Eagles training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The biggest surprise of training camp, an impressive unheralded running back and a fascinating Nick Foles stat. As we get ready for the final few days of training camp, the preseason finale against the Vikings and roster cutdown day, here’s this weekend’s installment …
Read More »Alabama football 2024 practice news: Camp storylines, depth chart predictions from known Crimson Tide insiders
The Alabama football schedule begins with the Crimson Tide opening the 2024 college football season with a home game against Western Kentucky on August 31. Head coach Kalen DeBoer heads into a pressure-packed first season in Tuscaloosa as he tries to fill the shoes of living legend Nick Saban. DeBoer has excelled at his previous stops, leading Washington to a …
Read More »Bears 53-man roster projection: How injuries, win vs. Bengals impact outlook?
Bears 53-man roster projection: How injuries, win vs. Bengals impact outlook? originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears’ preseason slate has just one game left after their 27-3 pasting of the Cincinnati Bengals’ second- and third-teams at Soldier Field on Saturday. Quarterback Caleb Williams had an uneven day but finished with a wave of brilliance that will likely be …
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