Getty Images The Kansas City Chiefs have made a move for a backup behind Travis Kelce. The Chiefs are sending a conditional late-round draft pick to the Dallas Cowboys for tight end Peyton Hendershot, according to NFL Media. It had previously been reported that Hendershot would be among the Cowboys’ roster cuts ahead of the 53-man cutdown deadline on Tuesday …
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Eagles announce initial 53-man roster for 2024 season
Eagles announce initial 53-man roster for 2024 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles have announced their initial 53-man roster for the 2024 season. After 16 training camp practices and three preseason games, the Eagles trimmed their 91-man roster to 53 players by Tuesday’s 4 pm. deadline. They went heavy on defense. It’s important to note this is …
Read More »Sports: The floodgates open on new season
Aug. 27—Football season began like the first few drops of a rain shower last week but this week the floodgates are open. Last Saturday, I was, thanks to the Dish Network DVR able to keep up with the action, downing a few snacks along the way. This weekend, we add the first weekends of the high school season. It seems …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes’ father pleads guilty to DWI charge in Texas, court records show
The father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes pleaded guilty Tuesday to a drunken driving charge in Texas, according to court records. Smith County District Court records show that Patrick Mahomes Sr., 54, pleaded guilty in Tyler to the driving while intoxicated charge. The records do not provide details of the plea, but local media report a five-year suspended …
Read More »Odell Beckham Jr. to miss at least four games: Dolphins receiver placed on PUP list to start the season
At some point, Odell Beckham Jr. will eventually make his debut with the Miami Dolphins, but it won’t be coming during the first month of the season. According to NFL.com, the Dolphins are going to place Beckham on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list to start the year, which means the receiver will have to sit out at least …
Read More »Eagles’ James Bradberry makes 53-man roster: Veteran safety was on bubble after position switch
USATSI The Philadelphia Eagles retained James Bradberry on their 53-man roster. Bradberry had been in jeopardy of making the 53-man roster since he converted to safety this offseason, as the Eagles have tried to trade him instead of parting ways with the nine-year veteran. The Tennessee Titans were one of the teams that talked to the Eagles about a trade, per the …
Read More »Paul Finebaum says Auburn ‘wants to feel good about themselves’ in game with Alabama A&M
AUBURN, AL – August 12, 2023 – Auburn Head Coach Hugh Freeze speaks to the media during a press conference after a fall camp scrimmage at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL. Photo By Austin Perryman Auburn football kicks off its 2024 season in a handful of days with hopes of turning things around after a disappointing last year. The Tigers …
Read More »Latest on Jets 2024 53-man roster: Three UDFA defensive linemen make initial team
All NFL teams have a 4:00 p.m. deadline on Tuesday to trim their rosters down to 53 players. With Aaron Rodgers back in the fold the Jets obviously have high hopes heading into the 2024 season, but building a complete roster will be key. Here’s a look at some of the latest reported roster cuts for Gang Green… According to …
Read More »Who are 5 Western Kentucky players to know for Alabama’s Week 1 matchup?
DALLAS, TEXAS – DECEMBER 26: Quarterback TJ FInley #7 of the Texas State Bobcats warms up before the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl against the Rice Owls at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on December 26, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) The Alabama Crimson Tide will kick off the 2024 season on Saturday, August 31st against the Western …
Read More »NFL sales up nearly 40% over last year, international games continue to rise in popularity, per StubHub
According to StubHub’s 2024 NFL Season Preview, NFL sales are up 38% over last year’s start. The most in-demand tickets go to “America’s Team,” the Dallas Cowboys, with the Las Vegas Raiders not far behind. This season, buyers from 72 countries have purchased tickets for games. “The NFL’s global popularity continues to expand — international fans have purchased 41% more …
Read More »Rams trading Ernest Jones IV: L.A. dealing linebacker to Titans amid 2024 NFL roster cuts, per reports
Getty Images One year after logging career-high production at the heart of the Los Angeles Rams defense, Ernest Jones IV is leaving town. Amid reportedly stagnant discussions over a potential long-term contract, the linebacker has been traded to the Tennessee Titans as part of the club’s final roster cutdown, as ESPN first reported. The Titans are sending a 2026 fifth-round …
Read More »Major TV provider won’t show Oregon games on Big Ten Network: See if you’re impacted
In the lead up to Oregon football’s long-awaited 2024 season debut against Idaho Saturday, many fans are discovering that those not attending the game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene won’t be able to watch. On Monday night, Washington soccer fans hoping to watch the Huskies against Oregon State on the Big Ten Network were blacked out on Comcast/Xfinity channels and …
Read More »Rams reportedly trade LB Ernest Jones IV to Titans
After speculation of a possible trade, the Los Angeles Rams are moving on from linebacker Ernest Jones IV. The Tennessee Titans have acquired Jones in a deal with the Rams, according to multiple reports. The Rams will receive a 2026 fifth-round pick for Jones, but will also give the Titans a 2026 sixth-round pick, NFL Media reported. Jones, who’s entering …
Read More »Louis Rees-Zammit released by Kansas City — but could still make their practice squad
Rees-Zammit’s athleticism has impressed his NFL coach but it is felt he still needs to adapt to American football Louis Rees-Zammit has been released by the Kansas City Chiefs during the team’s roster cutdowns ahead of the new NFL season, with the former Wales wing now waiting to see if he will be signed to the team’s practice squad. NFL …
Read More »What led to Michigan’s surprising QB battle between Alex Orji, former walk-on Davis Warren
Michigan is no stranger to an August and September quarterback battle. In 2022, the program didn’t fully settle on its QB1 until Week 3 while J.J. McCarthy and Cade McNamara competed for the starting job, alternating starts. But the Wolverines’ 2024 quarterback battle is different. Redshirt sophomore Alex Orji, the team’s presumed starter, hasn’t fully separated from his surprising competition: Former walk-on QB Davis Warren. It’d be …
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