[ad_1] Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is back to work. Chase practiced today for the first time in training camp, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Although Chase does not have a new contract, his decision to end his “hold-in” would seem to indicate that he’s ready to go for Week One, when the Bengals open the season against …
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College football odds, lines, schedule for Week 1: Georgia a big favorite, Notre Dame an underdog at Texas A&M
[ad_1] College football gave us perhaps the greatest Week 0 in history as an appetizer, but the main course of Week 1 is on the horizon. The Labor Day weekend means meaningful games every day from Thursday through Monday, which sets up a great way to kickoff the 2024 season. Many power teams will open with FCS or lower-conference opponents, …
Read More »Ja’Marr Chase practices with Bengals for first time as regular season draws near, per report
[ad_1] USATSI The Cincinnati Bengals welcomed a friendly face back to the practice field on Sunday, as star wideout Ja’Marr Chase practiced for the first time with his teammates, per NFL Media. Chase had done some individual work on certain days, but Sunday marked the first time he was a full participant in practice. It appeared Chase was “holding in,” …
Read More »This young Eagles safety has played well enough to make Eagles roster: Could he get nod over James Bradberry?
[ad_1] PHILADELPHIA — There may not be any bubble player on the Philadelphia Eagles that stated their case for a 53-man roster spot more than Tristin McCollum. Getting a year to prove his value to the Eagles, McCollum took this year’s training camp with even more motivation. A strong training camp last year wasn’t enough to make the 53-man roster, …
Read More »UTEP nears QB decision after final mock game leading into Nebraska Cornhuskers opener
[ad_1] The UTEP football team is on the eve of having a starting quarterback after its Saturday mock game that closed its fall camp, and while coach Scotty Walden isn’t revealing whether Cade McConnell or Skyler Locklear will take the first snap Saturday against Nebraska, he’s close. The scrimmage was closed and no one was tipping anything — “I don’t …
Read More »Latu coming on strong in competition for final 49ers roster spot
[ad_1] Latu coming on strong in competition for final 49ers roster spot originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Tight end Cameron Latu went up to haul in a 24-yard pass from quarterback Brandon Allen on Friday night. A few yards away on the 49ers’ sideline, George Kittle reacted with an abundance of enthusiasm. He jumped in the air, pumped …
Read More »Eagles WR Jahan Dotson: Commanders trade isn’t ‘personal’ until we play
[ad_1] New Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jahan Dotson isn’t taking being traded by the Washington Commanders to heart — yet. “It was a shock, you know?” Dotson said after Philadelphia’s preseason game against Minnesota on Saturday. “Just because all I know in the NFL is [the] Washington Commanders. But at the end of the day, you know it’s a business. …
Read More »Clemson loses major commitment from defensive end Bryce Davis, flips to Duke
[ad_1] Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports In a surprising turn of events, Bryce Davis has decided to change his commitment from Clemson to Duke, just under two months after initially choosing the Tigers. Davis, a highly-touted 4-star defensive end from Grimsley High School in North Carolina, had initially committed to Clemson on July 20. His decision at the time came after …
Read More »Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase reportedly practices for first time amid preseason contract dispute
[ad_1] Ja’Marr Chase is back at practice. The Cincinnati Bengals’ Pro Bowl wide receiver took part in a full practice on Sunday for the first time since the start of training camp, NFL Network reports. Chase has been engaged in a hold-in throughout the preseason amid a contract dispute. He’s previously shown up to team facilities and has reportedly participated …
Read More »4-star Bryce Davis flips commitment from Clemson football, Dabo Swinney to Duke
[ad_1] CLEMSON — Clemson football commit Bryce Davis flipped his commitment to its ACC rival, Duke, on Sunday. The four-star defensive lineman from Grimsley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, originally committed to the Tigers in July. He is rated as the No. 59 player nationally and the No. 3 prospect in the state by the 247Sports Composite. Davis helped the Tigers end …
Read More »Juggernaut AFC seeing ‘almost double’ the handle of NFC at sportsbook
[ad_1] Sam Panayotovich FOX Sports Betting Analyst Contrary to the extremely top-heavy NFC conference, this year’s AFC has all the makings of a juggernaut in the National Football League. Patrick Mahomes and the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs will compete against Lamar Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens, Joe Burrow’s Cincinnati Bengals, C.J. Stroud’s Houston Texans, Josh Allen’s Buffalo Bills, Tua Tagovailoa’s Miami …
Read More »Vernon Davis addresses Pro Football Hall of Fame eligibility while reflecting on his football career
[ad_1] Vernon Davis was one of the best tight ends of the 2000s. The versatile pass-catcher played 14 years in the NFL, and his 7,562 receiving yards rank No. 11 among tight ends all-time, while his 63 receiving touchdowns rank No. 7. No San Francisco 49ers tight end has caught more touchdowns for the franchise (55), and when Davis decided to retire …
Read More »Where Athlon Sports ranked Cade Klubnik among every FBS starter
[ad_1] Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports There are a lot of excellent quarterbacks heading into the 2024 college football season, with Clemson starting quarterback Cade Klubnik among the most intriguing. Recently, Athlon Sports ranked every FBS quarterback heading into the season, with the Tigers young quarterback getting more respect from Athlon than he did from Pro Football Focus. According to Athlon’s …
Read More »Ravens OL coach Joe D’Alessandris dies at 70 after being hospitalized due to an acute illness
[ad_1] Getty Images Baltimore Ravens offensive line coach Joe D’Alessandris has passed away, the team announced Sunday. He was 70 years old. Just two weeks ago, the Ravens announced that D’Alessandris was hospitalized due to an acute illness that would keep him away from the team for some time. “Today is a sad day for the Baltimore Ravens,” general manager …
Read More »Dolphins to release Mike White
[ad_1] Mike White is set to move on from Miami. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Dolphins are going to release White ahead of Tuesday’s deadline to set their initial 53-man roster. Skylar Thompson beat out White for the role backing up Tua Tagovailoa this season. Until the move is officially announced, there’s a chance another team could make …
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