‘There is no legal action around any of this,’ Alan Williams’ attorney says originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago On Wednesday, the Bears announced Alan Williams submitted his resignation as the team’s defensive coordinator. Leading up to and following the announcement, rumors swirled around the media and social media about the reason for his untimely departure. Specifically, rumors of criminal …
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Justin Fields’ coaching bandwidth issues sound like another recent QB who never recovered his promise
Years ago, when the Philadelphia Eagles were trying to coach their way out of a gully in the development of Carson Wentz, sources from inside the team and the quarterback’s camp explained the conundrum through a prism of bandwidth. As the story went, when Wentz showed up on a given day to work out various kinks in his performance, he …
Read More »Riq Woolen among nine Seahawks who miss practice, and he might not play Week 3
Seahawks starting cornerback Riq Woolen (chest) did not practice Wednesday, and it sounds like he probably won’t play Sunday. “He’s pretty sore,” Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said, via John Boyle of the team website. “It’s going to be a pretty good recovery for him to get back.” Woolen, though, will not need a stint on injured reserve. Tre Brown would …
Read More »5 defensive coordinator candidates, if Bears decide to hire replacement for Alan Williams
5 defensive coordinator candidates, if Bears decide to hire replacement for Alan Williams originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago After nearly a week away from the team, Alan Williams resigned as Bears defensive coordinator on Wednesday. In a statement, Williams said he needed to step away from the game to focus on his health and his family. Once he addresses …
Read More »49ers sign cornerback Tre Swilling to active roster
Report: 49ers sign cornerback Tre Swilling to active roster originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Tre Swilling reportedly has a place on the 49ers’ depth chart. NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported Wednesday, citing sources, that the 49ers signed Swilling from the practice squad to their active roster. Source: The #49ers are signing CB Tre Swilling to the active roster. …
Read More »One stat to know for every team in Week 3 + reaction to latest RB moves
Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Football Show This embedded content is not available in your region. ‘Stat Nerd Thursday’ is back for another episode! Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don give you one stat you need to know for all 32 NFL teams heading into Week 3. The two also react to the Browns signing Kareem Hunt and Harmon shares …
Read More »It was just meant for me to play with Browns again
Kareem Hunt’s time in Cleveland didn’t end the way either side wanted, but surprisingly, the running back gets a second chance. The one-time NFL rushing champion re-signed with the Browns eight months after he thought he had played his last game for the team. “I never fully closed the door or whatnot, but I didn’t think it was a big …
Read More »Sean Payton begins process of simplifying verbiage of play calls
An early-season issue has emerged for the Broncos, regarding the calling of plays on a timely basis. Coach Sean Payton has addressed it multiple times since Sunday’s loss to the Commanders. He was asked about it again, during his Wednesday press conference. Payton said that the process of streamlining the play calls in advance of Sunday’s game at Miami began …
Read More »NFL tells Jets that John Franklin-Myers shouldn’t have been flagged for roughing
On Wednesday, Jets coach Robert Saleh said he would be talking to the league about the roughing-the-passer foul called called on Sunday in Dallas against defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers. Saleh reportedly got an answer. Via Brian Costello of the New York Post, the league told the Jets that the foul should not have been called, and that the hit was …
Read More »Davante Adams blasts Bills S Taylor Rapp after hit knocked him out of Week 2: ‘Out of control’
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams had his Week 2 end in the concussion protocol. Three days later, he’s not too happy with how he got there. The All-Pro exited in the fourth quarter from a 38-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit from Bills safety Taylor Rapp, who reached Adams at full …
Read More »Rams trade Cam Akers to Minnesota Vikings for 2026 pick swap
Cam Akers is no longer a Los Angeles Ram. The 2022 Super Bowl champs shipped Akers to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a 2026 swap of draft picks. Akers rushed for just 29 yards on 22 carries in Week 1 and didn’t suit up in Week 2 as a “healthy scratch.” The disconnect between him and his front office, …
Read More »Davante Adams rips Taylor Rapp for unnecessary hit
Raiders receiver Davante Adams took a shot to the side of his helmet from Bills safety Taylor Rapp during Sunday’s game. The three-time All-Pro was evaluated for a concussion and did not return to the game. Adams returned fire Wednesday. “Was it unnecessary? Completely, obviously,” Adams said, via Paul Gutierrez of ESPN. “But certain players play a certain way, too. …
Read More »Daniel Jones’ prime-time struggles: Giants QB brings worst record under bright lights since 1970 against 49ers
Deion Sanders, also known as “Prime Time,” is sweeping the sports nation right now. That nickname isn’t for everyone. Namely, Daniel Jones. The QB affectionately known as “Danny Dimes” probably won’t be touching the “Prime Time” nickname anytime soon. Jones and the Giants will travel to play the 49ers on a short week in the national spotlight on Thursday Night …
Read More »Davante Adams blasts Bills S Taylor Rapp after hit that knocked him out of Week 2: ‘Out of control’
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams had his Week 2 end in the concussion protocol. Three days later, he’s not too happy with how he got there. The All-Pro exited in the fourth quarter from a 38-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit from Bills safety Taylor Rapp, who reached Adams at full …
Read More »Raiders’ Maxx Crosby facing even more attention from opposing offenses with Chandler Jones out
Almost lost in the Chandler Jones situation is the effect his absence has had on the Raiders defensive line. In trying to make up the difference at one of the defensive end positions, Las Vegas has used a tackle in Jerry Tillery, an undersized Malcolm Koonce and not-yet-ready rookie Tyree Wilson. Opponents have been able to pay even more attention …
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