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Getty Images Frank Gore Jr. said he would “prove people wrong” after he wasn’t selected in the 2024 NFL Draft. He certainly did so on Saturday, recording his first 100-yard game in the NFL during the Buffalo Bills’ preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers.  With his father — future Hall of Fame running back Frank Gore — in attendance, Gore …

Mike Tomlin has decided to wait before he announces his starting quarterback for the 2024 season. Tomlin declined to answer that question following Saturday’s preseason finale against the Lions, although it seems like a foregone conclusion that Russell Wilson will start in Pittsburgh’s regular season opener against Atlanta over Justin Fields.  “We’ve got three days of Steelers versus Steelers work …

Shanahan enjoyed ‘fun’ Hail Mary in 49ers-Raiders preseason finale originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There is an old saying that goes, “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.” It appears the 49ers took that advice to heart, with one of the most bizarre final plays you’ll ever see concluding San Francisco’s 24-24 preseason finale tie against …

Icon Sportswire PHILADELPHIA — The preseason has concluded for the Philadelphia Eagles, as the starters — and some second-team players — had the day off against the Minnesota Vikings. With final cutdown to the 53-man roster just days away, the preseason finale was an opportunity for players on the roster bubble to prove why they should still be on the …

Why Bears believe they can unlock Darrell Taylor with plan to allow him to ‘flourish’ in Chicago originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — On the surface, Darrell Taylor and the Bears appear to be a match. Head coach Matt Eberflus’ defense needs a reliable rotational edge rusher, and the 27-year-old Taylor needs a fresh start after …

ARLINGTON, Texas —  Disaster struck the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, just 15 days away from their Week 1 season opener at the Cleveland Browns. Cowboys 2023 First-Team All-Pro cornerback DaRon Bland, who led the NFL in interceptions (nine) in 2023 and set the league’s single-season pick-sixes record (five), will be out for the six to eight weeks after undergoing surgery …

Getty Images Sean Taylor will become the first former Washington Commanders player to have a statue made by the team in his honor. Taylor’s daughter, Jackie Taylor, made the announcement on behalf of the Commanders. A date has not yet been set regarding a future statue unveiling.  Taylor, a freshman volleyball player at North Carolina who wears her late father’s …

Eagles stock up, stock down after preseason game vs. Vikings originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The next time the Eagles play a football game, it’ll count. But the Birds wrapped up their 2024 preseason on Saturday afternoon at the Linc with a 26-3 loss to the Vikings. They finished 2-1 this preseason. Final cuts are due by 4 p.m. …

Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland, who set an NFL record last season by returning five interceptions for touchdowns, will miss six to eight weeks because of a stress fracture in his foot. Bland will have surgery for the injury, the team said Saturday. He reported discomfort in the foot during training camp in California this past week and underwent imaging …

Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett warms up before a preseason game against the Houston Texans on Saturday. Bennett did not play in the Rams’ 17-15 loss. (Eric Gay / Associated Press) Here are seven takeaways from the Rams’ 17-15 preseason loss to the Houston Texans on Saturday at NRG Stadium. Stetson Bennett on track to be backup QB Coach Sean McVay …

Getty Images PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles have selected LeSean McCoy as their Hall of Fame inductee for 2024, as the franchise’s all-time leading rusher will be honored amongst the greatest players to ever play for the organization.  McCoy spent the first years of his career with the Eagles, finishing with 6,792 rushing yards and 44 rushing touchdowns in six …

Bears cut tracker: Here are all the players cut from the 53-man roster originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago This offseason is different from prior summers when NFL teams had to meet several cut deadlines. All 32 NFL teams must trim their rosters to 53 men by 3 p.m. (CT) on Aug. 27. A few days away from cutdown day, …

Getty Images ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys suffered a huge loss before the 2024 regular season even began on Saturday with 2023 First-Team All-Pro cornerback DaRon Bland set to miss the next 6-8 weeks of action with a stress fracture in his foot, the team announced. In the statement, the team wrote Bland “experienced foot discomfort” last week at …

Getty Images Pittsburgh’s quarterback battle seems to be going down to the wire. While some teams have elected to keep their Week 1 starters on the sideline during the final week of the preseason, head coach Mike Tomlin is using this time to allow both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields an opportunity to make one last case to be under …

Mac Jones not only got a change of scenery with the Jacksonville Jaguars: he got a new role, too, as the former New England Patriots starting quarterback is set to serve as Trevor Lawrence’s backup this season. In Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson’s eyes, Jones has played well in their system but still has old habits to shake. “Mac has …