Aaron Rodgers has taken a key step toward accomplishing what was thought to be the impossible. Just months after suffering a torn Achilles on Sept. 11 and four plays into his tenure with the New York Jets, the franchise officially opened his practice window on Wednesday, head coach Robert Saleh told reporters. Rodgers will be able to practice with the …
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‘Hard Knocks’ shows emotion behind Dolphins LB Jaelan Phillips’ Achilles injury
The most recent episode of “Hard Knocks: In Season with the Miami Dolphins” featured Jaelan Phillips’ ascension as the third-year edge rusher recorded five sacks in the four games prior to Miami’s Black Friday battle against the Jets. During warmups of that game, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel told Phillips that he was “about to be a household name after today.” …
Read More »Dolphins’ Jaelan Phillips undergoes ‘more traditional’ surgery on torn Achilles days after suffering injury
The Miami Dolphins blew out the rival New York Jets on Black Friday, 34-13, but they suffered a huge loss as well. In the fourth quarter, pass rusher Jaelan Phillips was carted off the field with what the team announced was a right Achilles injury. Phillips announced Wednesday that he completed surgery to repair his Achilles. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel …
Read More »Eagles’ Jason Kelce believes Bills’ Jordan Phillips should be fined for offsides hit on Cam Jurgens
Getty Images The Philadelphia Eagles moved to 10-1 on Sunday with an emotional victory over the Buffalo Bills. In the pouring rain, the Eagles came back from a 10-point deficit, thanks to three second-half passing touchdowns from Jalen Hurts, and an absurd 59-yard field goal from Jake Elliott in poor conditions to send the game to overtime. One player who …
Read More »As Aaron Rodgers returns to Jets practice, there might be a good reason he’s pushed so hard to come back
With the death rattle for the New York Jets’ 2023 season looming, the question put to head coach Robert Saleh this past Friday night was unavoidable, if not entirely predictable. The quarterback spot without Aaron Rodgers is a mess. The offensive line is a wasteland of injury. The defense is frustrated. And the franchise’s immediate future is looking hauntingly familiar …
Read More »Fantasy hockey stock watch – What to expect from Patrick Kane
Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyNov 29, 2023, 01:00 PM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 Tuesday was more than a bit busy, both on and off ice, yes? On top of enjoying 10 lively games, we finally found out where Patrick Kane will compete in 2023-24, while also learning that Anthony Beauvillier is Chicago-bound, now that both Taylor …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers to return to Jets practice, less than 3 months after Achilles injury
Aaron Rodgers to return to Jets practice, less than 3 months after Achilles injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago It’s hard to believe, but Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is ready to practice again, just over two months after he suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon. The Jets opened up a 21-day window for Rodgers to return from injured reserve on …
Read More »Jets open Aaron Rodgers’ 21-day practice window, setting possible return date
The countdown is on for a possible Aaron Rodgers return. The quarterback’s 21-day practice window will open on Wednesday, Jets coach Robert Saleh told reporters. Wednesday will mark Rodgers’ first practice since he suffered an Achilles tear just four plays into his Jets debut in Week 1. While the injury is typically a season-ender, Rodgers has stated since the first …
Read More »Patriots hold kicker tryouts after rookie Chad Ryland misses game-tying field goal vs. Giants in Week 12
Getty Images One of the calling cards of Patriots head coach Bill Belichick’s dynastic run was his teams always having elite special teams. In 2023, that simply isn’t the case when it comes to their kicking position. New England selected Maryland’s Chad Ryland 112th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, in the fourth round, making him the second-highest drafted kicker …
Read More »Tytus Howard out for season: Texans lose starting O-lineman to knee injury, per report
Getty Images The Houston Texans are poised to make a run for the playoffs in the final six weeks of the regular season. However, they’ll have to do so without one of their key pieces along the offensive line. Starting left guard Tytus Howard is set to miss the remainder of the season after suffering an injury to his left …
Read More »NFL Week 13 odds, picks: Broncos stay hot in Houston, Rams continue late playoff push vs. Browns
Ladies and gentlemen, we’re on a heater. Coming out of the Thanksgiving holiday, I’ve logged back-to-back weeks with double-digit ATS wins. Since Week 11, I’ve gone 23-6-1 ATS, which includes a 12-3-1 ATS run last week, which was predominantly owned by the favorites pulling through. While that’s a superb run, there’s still room for improvement, particularly with my locks of …
Read More »The Bills are the NFL’s biggest disappointment this season. Who’s to blame?
Back in August, it was unfathomable that the Buffalo Bills could miss the playoffs. They were one of the few teams that was a reasonable Super Bowl pick. As we get to December, it wouldn’t take a miracle for the Bills to make the playoffs. But it’s going to take a lot of work. ESPN’s FPI gives the 6-6 Bills …
Read More »Kareem Jackson to meet with Roger Goodell after Broncos safety was suspended for second time this season
Getty Images Broncos safety Kareem Jackson is flying to New York to meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday to seek further explanation regarding his latest suspension and wants further clarity on how the league enforces player safety. Jackson has been suspended for a total of six games this season that stretch over two different instances, centering around the …
Read More »DeSean Jackson to retire as an Eagle, serve as honorary captain for Week 13 vs. 49ers
DeSean Jackson has long considered himself an Eagle for life, attending Philadelphia’s games well after leaving the team. Now, the wide receiver will officially be tied to the franchise, with the Eagles announcing Wednesday that he will retire as an Eagle before Sunday’s game against the 49ers, during which Jackson will also serve as an honorary captain. Jackson, 36, was …
Read More »Chiefs’ Travis Kelce, Eagles’ Jason Kelce earn Billboard No. 1 with Christmas song ‘Fairytale of Philadelphia’
Getty Images Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce have reached the mountaintop in more than just football. Now, the brotherly NFL duo is conquering the music industry as well. The Kelce brothers’ Christmas song “Fairytale of Philadelphia” has made it all the way to No. 1 on Billboard’s Rock Digital Song Sales charts. The weekly chart ranks the bestselling rock songs …
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