[ad_1] Getty Images It was reported last month that Tennessee Titans pass rusher Arden Key was facing a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s policy against performance enhancing drugs. However, his sentence has reportedly been overturned. On Saturday, ESPN reported that Key would not be suspended six games. Titans teammate, Jeffery Simmons, actually broke the news on social media, saying Key “won …
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NFL preseason QB tracker for Week 2: Russell Wilson makes Steelers debut, Raiders competition continues
[ad_1] Preseason Week 2 began Thursday night with the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots. Looking ahead, fans are expected to gain more exposure to high draft choices and veterans in new places this weekend. Here is a look at the starting quarterback situations for each game in preseason Week 2: Thursday, Aug. 15 Philadelphia Eagles 14, New England Patriots …
Read More »WATCH: Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes throws behind-the-back pass to Travis Kelce in preseason game vs. Lions
[ad_1] Getty Images It was only a matter of time, right? During the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 2 preseason matchup against the Detroit Lions, star quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed a behind-the-back pass to tight end Travis Kelce. The two-time NFL MVP is known for his special arm, which he’s shown plenty of times with off-platform passes and no-look throws. But …
Read More »Stomach ‘bug’ forces LSU football to shuffle up offensive line during Saturday practice
[ad_1] BATON ROUGE — LSU football’s offensive line is considered one of the best in college football coming into the 2024 season. With four starters returning from last season’s Joe Moore Award finalist group, headlined by left tackle Will Campbell and right tackle Emery Jones Jr., there’s been plenty of stability along the offensive front through fall camp. During the …
Read More »WATCH: Giants’ Daniel Jones throws brutal pick six, intercepted twice in first game back since tearing ACL
[ad_1] USATSI New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had a rough go of things in his first preseason action. Jones, whose 2023 season ended with a torn ACL suffered last November, sat out New York’s preseason opener before making his return on Saturday against the Houston Texans. To say things began poorly for Jones would be a massive understatement as two …
Read More »Ryan Poles addresses Bears’ attempt to trade for Matthew Judon
[ad_1] Ryan Poles addresses Bears’ attempt to trade for Matthew Judon originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Earlier this week, the Bears attempted to trade for Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon in hopes of upgrading their pass rush, league sources confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago’s Josh Schrock. Ultimately, the Patriots traded him to the Falcons, leaving the Bears empty-handed. During …
Read More »Rose Bowl unveils statue of Ohio State star Archie Griffin
[ad_1] Archie Griffin was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, where he rose to stardom at Ohio State, winning a pair of Heisman Trophies. He still lives there. Now he’s also a permanent resident of Pasadena. The Rose Bowl unveiled a statue of the decorated running back Saturday, honoring Griffin as the stadium did with monuments to Jackie Robinson, Terry …
Read More »Why 49ers aren’t forcing Aiyuk to practice amid contract talks
[ad_1] Why 49ers aren’t forcing Aiyuk to practice amid contract talks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — It is no mystery why Brandon Aiyuk did not take part in any of the 49ers’ first 17 practices of training camp. When negotiations with the 49ers aimed at arriving at a multi-year contract stalled, Aiyuk requested a trade …
Read More »Three players out and other takeaways before second Florida football scrimmage
[ad_1] Florida football held its second spring scrimmage on Saturday at The Swamp before about 200 family members and boosters. The Florida Gators are winding down fall camp, which will end with three practices next week before the start of the fall semester on Thursday. Florida will open its season at The Swamp on Aug. 31 against state rival Miami …
Read More »Daniel Jones throws two interceptions in Giants’ 28-10 preseason loss to Texans
[ad_1] The Giants had most of their starters in action this week, with starting quarterback Daniel Jones suiting up for his first game since last season’s ACL tear against the Raiders, but Big Blue dropped their game to the Texans, 28-10, on Saturday afternoon. Jones played the entire first half and eventually settled down after a worryingly shaky start that …
Read More »FSU legend Bobby Bowden would frown upon Deion Sanders’ conduct | Commentary
[ad_1] If only Bobby Bowden were still here then maybe he could talk some sense into Deion Sanders. Better yet, maybe Bobby could talk some charm, warmth and class into the man who calls himself Coach Prime. As a college football Hall-of-Famer at FSU and a pro football Hall-of-Famer who played for several NFL teams, Sanders certainly lived up to …
Read More »Bears roster risers in team’s 27-3 preseason win over Bengals
[ad_1] Bears roster risers in team’s 27-3 preseason win over Bengals originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Even though the Bears practiced for over two hours against the Bengals in joint work earlier this week, head coach Matt Eberflus had the starters play significant snaps against Cincinnati’s backups on Saturday. With rookie quarterback Caleb Williams still getting acclimated to the …
Read More »West Valley League football media day: Inspiring players, dedicated coaches ready for season
[ad_1] First-year Cleveland coach Mario Guzman with lineman Joshua Reyes, left, and quarterback Domenik Fuentes. (Eric Sondheimer / Los Angeles Times) After filling up on treats from Porto’s, coaches and players from Cleveland, Taft, Birmingham, Chatsworth, El Camino Real and Granada Hills stood at a lectern Saturday morning in the El Camino Real library during a West Valley League football …
Read More »CeeDee Lamb reportedly asking Cowboys to increase $33 million per year offer
[ad_1] The Dallas Cowboys have reportedly made CeeDee Lamb an extension offer that would make him one of the highest-paid receivers in the NFL on an annual basis. Apparently, that’s still not enough. Lamb hasn’t expressed interest in signing the Cowboys’ latest extension offer, which is believed to be around $33 million per year, NFL Media reported. That number would …
Read More »Caleb Williams impresses with his last drive of second quarter vs. Bengals
[ad_1] Caleb Williams got off to a slow start in Saturday’s preseason matchup with the Bengals. But he sure finished the first half with a flourish. Williams rushed for a 7-yard touchdown to cap a strong eight-play, 90-yard drive late in the second quarter that featured some outstanding plays from the young QB. On second-and-10 from the Chicago 48, Williams …
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