A 17-year-old high school senior charged with attempted murder in the daytime weekend shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall was arraigned in juvenile court Wednesday and said through his attorney that he was sorry for what happened. The slight teen wore a green sweatshirt and green pants, looked straight ahead at the judge during the proceeding and …
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Cowboys’ Jerry Jones sees private equity firms able to purchase NFL ownership as ‘good’; won’t sell shares
Getty Images FRISCO, Texas — Any NFL owners who are feeling cash-strapped as the league’s rising salary cap thanks to an 11-year, $110 billion media rights deal that has led to a steadily rising salary cap now have a just-in-case-of-emergency button. Owners are now allowed to sell a maximum of 10 percent of their NFL teams to a private equity firm …
Read More »Kyle Pitts injury: Status of Falcons TE uncertain for Week 1 showdown against Steelers
USATSI One of Kirk Cousins’ newest weapons may be questionable to suit up for the Atlanta Falcons’ season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers. According to head coach Raheem Morris, tight end Kyle Pitts tweaked his hamstring a couple weeks ago, and will be limited in practice Wednesday, per ESPN. When Morris was asked if there was any concern about Pitts’ …
Read More »Titans present unique challenge for Caleb Williams as he tries to accomplish rare feat in Week 1
Titans present unique challenge for Caleb Williams as he tries to accomplish rare feat in Week 1 originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — All eyes will be on Bears quarterback Caleb Williams on Sunday when the No. 1 overall pick makes his official NFL debut against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field. Expectations for the 2022 …
Read More »Week 1 NFL picks, predictions, best bets by Vegas expert: This 3-team football parlay pays nearly 6-1
The Week 1 NFL schedule is one of the most-bet slates of the year, and NFL parlay picks continue to rise in popularity. The Week 1 NFL odds show that a whopping eight games are projected to come down to a field goal or less. One only of the Week 1 NFL spreads, Bengals (-7.5) vs. Patriots, is larger than …
Read More »Bill Belichick joins Instagram: Legendary coach makes social media debut in latest retirement move
Getty Images The idea of Bill Belichick joining social media would have sounded absurd at this time last year, but things can change quickly. On Wednesday, the normally stoic and reserved Belichick announced that he has joined Instagram. Throughout his 29 years as an NFL head coach, which included six Super Bowl victories, Belichick wasn’t exactly known for his adoration …
Read More »NFL in Brazil: Eagles star backtracks after saying he doesn’t want to go Sao Paulo for opener against Packers
It seems that Darius Slay has changed his tune about playing in Brazil. After initially saying he didn’t want to play in South America in Week 1, the Eagles star backtracked on those comments Tuesday. Slay has now apologized for his words while also adding that he’s looking forward to playing in Sao Paulo. The six-time Pro Bowler sent out …
Read More »NFL Week 1 injury report: Ja’Marr Chase limited in return to practice; Colts could be without starting kicker
It may be Week 1, but there are a host of injuries fans will want to monitor in the days leading up to kickoff. Fortunately for you, we’re tracking every notable injury and will include it in our weekly injury rundown. Below, you can see each Week 1 matchup and the notable injuries that every team is currently dealing with. …
Read More »Bill Belichick joins Instagram, and Tom Brady is among his first follows
Bill Belichick, Instagram user. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP) (Photo by JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images) No, we are not kidding. Bill Belichick has joined Instagram. Or “Instaface,” as he calls it. The longtime head coach of the New England Patriots, out of a job this season for the first time since his coaching career began in 1975, has …
Read More »NFL DFS picks, Chiefs vs. Ravens: NFL Kickoff Game 2024 lineups include Patrick Mahomes on FanDuel, DraftKings
Ravens tight end Mark Andrews returned for the AFC Championship Game last season after suffering a devastating ankle injury roughly 10 weeks prior. Andrews only played 31% of snaps and had two receptions for 15 yards. During training camp, he was involved in what he described as an “extremely scary” car accident, but he was lucky enough to escape with …
Read More »What Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts and other Eagles are saying about playing NFL’s first game in Brazil
PHILADELPHIA — The NFL will embark on uncharted territory in Week 1 with a historic game. Not only is the league playing a game in Brazil for the first time, but it will have its first Friday game in September since 1970. The Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers will be the participants for a venue the NFL is hoping …
Read More »Damar Hamlin to make his first start in nearly two years after moving to front of Bills’ depth chart
Getty Images A notable name has moved to the top of the Buffalo Bills’ Week 1 depth chart. Damar Hamlin, the team’s veteran safety who had a near-death experience during a regular-season game, will start in Buffalo’s season opener against the Arizona Cardinals after moving to the top of the Bills’ depth chart. It’s been a remarkable climb back to the top …
Read More »Patriots will wear red ‘Pat Patriot’ throwback jerseys twice in 2024
Patriots will wear red ‘Pat Patriot’ throwback jerseys twice in 2024 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots’ red throwback jerseys and white “Pat Patriot” helmets represent one of the best looking classic uniforms in the NFL, and that attire will return during the 2024 NFL season. The team announced Wednesday that it would wear the classic …
Read More »NFL odds, Vegas lines, picks, spreads, game predictions: Model eyes Bills, Chargers in Week 1, 2024
You can find plenty of stats to aid your Week 1 NFL predictions, and there’s a unique one in favor of Miami as it hosts the Jaguars on Sunday. The CBS broadcasting crew of Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie Collins will call the game, and the Dolphins are 7-0 since 2022 with that trio on the call. Whether that …
Read More »Commanders sign OL Sam Cosmi to extension reportedly worth $74 million over four years
Washington Commanders offensive lineman Sam Cosmi has signed an extension less than a week before the team’s regular-season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team announced Wednesday. The veteran is getting a four-year extension worth $74 million, which includes $45 million guaranteed, according to ESPN. A 2021 third-round pick, Cosmi has helped restore Washington’s proud tradition of top-tier offensive …
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