Monthly Archives: August 2024

Report: Aiyuk showed ‘no interest’ in Patriots despite lucrative offer

Report: Aiyuk showed ‘no interest’ in Patriots despite lucrative offer originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots are out of the Brandon Aiyuk sweepstakes, but it certainly isn’t for lack of trying. After reportedly having the framework of a deal in place with the San Francisco 49ers to acquire Aiyuk, the Patriots have decided not to explore …

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Malik Nabers: Joint practices showed I can compete in NFL

It wasn’t all that unusual that Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers helped touch off a brawl at Tuesday’s joint practice with the Lions because the two teams spent a lot of time fighting with each other during two days of working together. The play that preceded Nabers and Lions safety Kerby Joseph trading blows was unusual, however. It ended …

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Will Broncos rookie Bo Nix be QB1 by season opener against Seahawks?

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter Bo Nix has been with the Broncos for only a few months, but he’s already made a strong impression on his teammates.  His poise is one reason why. It’s a byproduct of entering the NFL as the most seasoned quarterback prospect ever, one with an NCAA-record 61 career starts.  According to Denver tight end Adam …

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Nine local players to watch for this football season

Aug. 7—August is here, and that means high school football is right around the corner. Teams are deep into fall camp, with the start of the 2024 season now just two weeks away. A new season brings plenty of old and new players who will make headlines this fall. Here are nine to keep an eye on: — Gavin Fuqua, …

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Kyle Shanahan doesn’t rule out a deal to keep Brandon Aiyuk

With rampant reports and rumors that 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk could be traded. On Tuesday, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was asked where there’s a scenario that the 49ers do a long-term deal to keep Aiyuk. “There’s a scenario for everything, so I wouldn’t rule anything out,” Shanahan said. He also was asked if the team will be better if it …

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Browns won’t play Deshaun Watson in first preseason game

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson may get some preseason time at some point this month, but it won’t be on Saturday afternoon. Via multiple reporters, head coach Kevin Stefanski said in his Tuesday press conference that Watson will not play in the exhibition opener against the Packers. Stefanski added that there will be some starters on the field who will get …

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Georgia scheduled to play against five top 15 teams

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, defensive tackle Etinosa Reuben (32), offensive lineman Tristan Leigh (70), and safety Jalyn Phillips (25) react after beating Wake Forest 51-45, at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Saturday, September 24, 2022. Ncaa Football Clemson At Wake Forest The Georgia Bulldogs are scheduled to play against five teams ranked in the top 15 of the …

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Commanders sign OL J. C. Hassenauer

The Commanders have added some depth for their offensive line. Washington announced on Tuesday that the club has signed veteran J.C. Hassenauer. Hassenauer, 28, has appeared in 45 career games with seven starts for Pittsburgh. He spent time with the Giants in the 2023 offseason and training camp but missed the year after suffering a torn tricep. Washington also announced …

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