The Dolphins made if official Tuesday afternoon, announcing that they have placed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve. Tagovailoa will spend time recovering from another concussion. He will miss at least the next four games on the IR list. The move opened a spot on the 53-player roster for quarterback Tyler Huntley, who the Dolphins signed off the Ravens’ practice …
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Check out the Army football depth chart for the Rice game
The third Army football depth chart of the season has been released and it is identical to the second one used in the recent win over Florida Atlantic. There are no changes to the two-deep roster for Saturday’s home game with Rice. The Black Knights – coming off wins over Lehigh and FAU – host their first game as a …
Read More »Giants claim LB Patrick Johnson off of waivers
The Giants added a player who used to be with a division rival on Tuesday. The team announced that they have claimed linebacker Patrick Johnson off of waivers. Johnson was dropped by the Eagles ahead of their Monday night loss to the Falcons. Johnson was a seventh-round pick in 2021 and appeared in 49 regular season games with the Eagles. …
Read More »Illinois at Nebraska prediction: Odds, best bets, player news, stats for September 21
Second-year HC Matt Rhule has the 22nd-ranked Cornhuskers wrecking shop on both sides of the ball, having outscored their three opponents by a combined score of 102-20. Their 4th-rated defense held their toughest opponent, Colorado, to 260 total yards while ranking 13th in defensive rushing EPA and 17th in passing success rate allowed. The Huskers are running at the 14th-slowest …
Read More »Mike Zimmer vows to get Cowboys defense back on track
In his first game as an NFL defensive coordinator in 2000, Mike Zimmer’s unit gave up 201 rushing yards to Duce Staley as the Eagles beat the Cowboys 41-14. It was a game now known as the “Pickle Juice” game after the Eagles used the liquid to stem cramping in the Texas heat. Zimmer had a flashback after watching Alvin …
Read More »BYU is 3-0 again, but are the Cougars better than last year as second season of Big 12 play begins Saturday vs. Kansas State?
BYU coach Kalani Sitake celebrates after BYU beat SMU in Dallas on Sept. 6, 2024. | Jaren Wilkey/BYU PHOTO For BYU’s formerly independent college football team, it still stands as a “Welcome to the Big 12″ moment for the Cougars. On BYU’s second play from scrimmage in its first-ever Big 12 game last year, then redshirt-freshman receiver Parker Kingston was …
Read More »Jets list D.J. Reed, Michael Carter as full practice participants
The Jets upgraded the condition of two cornerbacks on Tuesday’s injury report. D.J. Reed and Michael Carter were both listed as full participants after being listed as limited on Monday. The listings are estimations because the Jets held a walkthrough with a Thursday game against the Patriots. Reed missed the win over the Titans with a knee injury and Carter …
Read More »Former Cincinnati Bearcats receiver Mardy Gilyard remembers putting UC football on map
There was a time in 2006 when you could wander into Nippert Stadium and see young men throwing and catching footballs and practicing routes. While some would have had cleats and proper gear, you may have noticed one in street clothes and construction boots. It wasn’t any form of combat training. Chances are it was a cornerback-turned-receiver named Marshwan Gilyard. …
Read More »NFL bye week breakdown: Here’s when each team will have off this season
NFL bye week breakdown: Here’s when each team will have off this season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The first couple weeks of the 2024 NFL season have seen all 32 teams in action. But not every upcoming week will be as action-packed. That’s because each team’s schedule includes one week without a game called a bye week. The …
Read More »Lincoln Riley isn’t too bothered that Michigan has switched quarterbacks
USC coach Lincoln Riley said his team has to be “ready for everybody” on Michigan. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Lincoln Riley is not the type of coach to divulge more information than is absolutely necessary. Especially when that information might offer an upcoming opponent even a sliver of a hint about USC’s plans or personnel. Specifics are …
Read More »Patriots C David Andrews has limited practice Tuesday
Patriots center David Andrews (hip) returned to limited work in Tuesday’s practice. The team did not practice Monday, but it estimated Andrews as a non-participant. Andrews played every snap in Sunday’s overtime loss to the Seahawks. The rest of the Patriots’ report remained the same as Monday’s estimation. Left tackle Vederian Lowe (knee), and guard Sidy Sow (ankle) did not …
Read More »Lincoln Riley goes deeper into Michigan football, Alex Orji, the defense
Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts in the first half against the LSU Tigers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Lincoln Riley already had a pretty solid breakdown of his expectations of USC’s matchup against Michigan football on Monday during his appearance on Trojans Live, but he went much …
Read More »Colts defensive gem DeForest Buckner sidelined for Week 3 contest against Bears
Colts defensive gem DeForest Buckner sidelined for Week 3 contest against Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears won’t have to face one of the Colts’ best players when they travel to Indianapolis to play against them this upcoming Sunday. The Colts announced Tuesday their star defensive end DeForest Buckner has been placed on injured reserve, making him …
Read More »Will Alex Orji make a difference for Michigan? | College Football Power Hour
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, Caroline Fenton and Adam Breneman discuss the Wolverines’ decision to change starting quarterbacks right as the team prepares for host No. 11 USC at home in its Big Ten season opener. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Power Hour” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more …
Read More »Steelers sticking with Justin Fields at QB while Russell Wilson rehabs calf injury
Steelers sticking with Justin Fields at QB while Russell Wilson rehabs calf injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago PITTSBURGH (AP) — Former Bears quarterback Justin Fields will likely make his third straight start at quarterback when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Fields will practice with the starters during …
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