The Falcons announced several transactions Sunday, two days after their first preseason game. The team placed outside linebacker Bralen Trice and cornerback Harrison Hand on injured reserve. It also released quarterback Nathan Rourke. The Falcons used the roster spots to sign wide receiver Jakeem Grant, running back Spencer Brown and quarterback John Paddock. Trice was carted off in the second …

Patriots coach Mayo addresses Aiyuk snubbing New England originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Patriots coach Jerod Mayo isn’t overly concerned by Brandon Aiyuk shooting down a potential trade that would have sent the 49ers receiver to New England. “When we start to win games, guys will want to come here,” Mayo told reporters Sunday when asked about the …

Training camp stock watch: Douglas pops in return to full contact originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Patriots had a two-hour, fully-padded practice that began Sunday morning at 11 a.m. ET. With the Philadelphia Eagles coming in Tuesday for what should be an intense workout, the Patriots will probably be in shells on Monday. Let’s get to the Stock …

Dallas Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones admitted Sunday that he “got in trouble” for comments he made Friday about star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb’s ongoing contract holdout. In comments made at the team’s training camp in Oxnard, Calif., Jones said that he doesn’t feel “any urgency” to finalize a contract extension with Lamb, the team’s 2020 first-round pick and a …

Broncos tight end Lucas Krull left Sunday’s preseason game in the third quarter. He entered the sideline medical tent before being carted to the X-ray room. Krull was not wearing his right cleat as he departed. The Broncos have ruled out Krull with a toe injury. He did return to the sideline late in the third quarter. The Broncos list …

Gunnar Helm isn’t afraid of the moment. When asked how life would be without all-conference tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders on the roster, the Longhorns senior didn’t flinch. “I think at a school like Texas, I think the word ‘replace’ gets thrown around a little bit,” Helm said. “Most of the time we don’t really replace guys here. We just reload. …

Rookie quarterback Bo Nix threw one touchdown pass and took Denver on long scoring marches to close the first half and open the second half Sunday as the Broncos picked up a 34-30 victory at Indianapolis in their preseason opener. Nix, the No. 12 overall draft pick in April, was 15 of 21 for 125 yards while rushing three times …

The Panthers are down to one kicker on their 90-man roster. The team announced on Sunday that they have waived kicker Harrison Mevis. That leaves Eddy Pineiro as the only kicker in Carolina. Mevis signed with the Panthers after going undrafted in April. He kicked a 41-yard field goal and kicked off twice in their preseason opener against the Patriots. …

Sep 30, 2023; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end CJ Dippre (81) runs the ball while defended by Mississippi State Bulldogs safety Marcus Banks (1) during the second half at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports An award that the Alabama Crimson Tide have never won, the program saw tight end CJ …

Bo Nix had a solid preseason debut on Sunday. The No. 12 overall pick of this year’s draft, Nix came in for the Broncos’ third possession and ended up playing into the third quarter — leading the team to three scoring drives. While Nix’s first pass was nearly intercepted, he recovered well with a 22-yard pass on the left side …

Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Washington Huskies offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (72) against the Michigan Wolverines during the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports One of the main offseason transfer additions for the Alabama Crimson Tide this past offseason, offensive lineman Parker Brailsford was recently named to the …

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is cleared for contact, coach Kevin Stefanski said Sunday. Watson will take the majority of snaps in two joint practices with the Vikings this week, but he will not play in Saturday’s second preseason game. Watson watched yesterday’s preseason game against the Packers from the sideline. The Browns close out the preseason against the Seahawks on …

Editor’s Note: Derrick Henry is No. 6 on the Times-Union’s Top 100 list of athletes from the Jacksonville area. Drive along U.S. Highway 1 south from the Georgia line, and the bold-lettered sign is unmistakable. “Welcome to Yulee, Home of Derrick Henry, 2015 Heisman Trophy winner.” For many, the 30-year-old running back is the man who has put Northeast Florida’s …

Eric Williams NFC West Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Yes, it was just a preseason game.  And in his first appearance on an NFL sideline as a head coach in a decade, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh appeared in his element. Wearing Jordan cleats and receiver gloves, the hands-on Harbaugh caught passes for his quarterbacks as they got their …

Caleb Williams best QB in preseason, per 1 advanced metric originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Caleb Williams passed the eye test when he made his Bears preseason debut against the Bills on Saturday. Turns out he’s passed the analytics test, too. According to Warren Sharp, an analyst who runs a site fueled by his custom predictive metrics, Williams has …