The 2024 NFL preseason is in nearly over, which means the regular season is just around the corner. With a few preseason games in our rearview, we have a better idea of how the teams will shape up and how the rookies are adjusting to life in the big leagues. At CBS Sports, we have already predicted which teams and …
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Jahan Dotson trade: A move Eagles GM Roseman had to make
Jahan Dotson trade: A move Eagles GM Roseman had to make originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia On my latest projected 2024 Eagles roster, under wide receivers, it says, “A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Britain Covey, Johnny Wilson, someone who’s not here yet.” The more we watched training camp, the more it became obvious the Eagles just didn’t have enough behind …
Read More »WATCH: Lions’ Sione Vaki shows off stellar singing voice, draws Dan Campbell’s praise
Getty Images Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell heaped some significant praise onto rookie Sione Vaki following Wednesday’s practice. However, it wasn’t pertaining to Vaki’s performance on the field. The Lions hold an annual rookie talent show, and Vaki showed off his singing chops as a part of the competition. “I don’t know if (Vaki had) the best performance, but as …
Read More »Jordan Davis notices this difference in Jalen Carter from last year as Eagles’ rising star primed for Year 2
PHILADELPHIA — There’s something different about Jalen Carter this year. Carter has been dominant in nearly every Philadelphia Eagles training camp practice. If the Eagles could pick an MVP of training camp, Carter’s name would likely be at the top of the list. This dominance was shown at times in Carter’s rookie season, but is significantly more consistent in Year …
Read More »Jahan Dotson traded to Eagles: How the WR picture looks in Philadelphia after deal; who makes roster?
PHILADELPHIA — So much for that WR3 battle that consumed all 16 practices of Philadelphia Eagles training camp. The Eagles took matters into their own hands, acquiring Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson with just over two weeks remaining until the season opener. Philadelphia gave up a third-round pick and two seventh-round picks in the 2025 NFL Draft in exchange …
Read More »Predicting every NFL award for 2024 season, plus under-the-radar rookies who could shine
Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! It’s a big day here at the newsletter and that’s mostly because I’m drinking my first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the year. I have no idea why Starbucks starts selling them on Aug. 22, but I don’t care. As a matter of fact, they should sell them year-round. I’m addicted …
Read More »Shanahan addresses ‘dramatic’ concerns about Purdy’s preseason reps
Shanahan addresses ‘dramatic’ concerns about Purdy’s preseason reps originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kyle Shanahan is not concerned about Brock Purdy’s preseason playing time in the slightest. Shanahan joined KNBR’s “Tolbert & Copes” on Wednesday and responded to the critiques of Purdy playing in a preseason game without the majority of San Francisco’s first-team offense. “I get what …
Read More »Prince of the preseason: Breaking down Caleb Williams’ dazzling display
Carmen Vitali NFL Reporter In a draft where six quarterbacks were taken in the top 12 selections, preseason still meant the most for the quarterback taken first among them: Caleb Williams. Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles had spent two-and-a-half offseasons curating a perfect landing spot for a young quarterback. With the help of the Carolina Panthers and their abysmal …
Read More »Steelers’ Russell Wilson could break these two unfortunate NFL records if he wins Pittsburgh’s starting QB job
If Russell Wilson ends up winning the starting quarterback job in Pittsburgh this year, that will put him in a spot where he could end up breaking two very unfortunate NFL records. The first record is for most sacks taken. The mark is currently held by Tom Brady, who was sacked 565 times over the course of his 23-year career. …
Read More »Mike Tomlin says ‘nothing has changed’ regarding Russell Wilson’s status as the Steelers’ starting quarterback
Russell Wilson continues to have pole position over Justin Fields. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said on Thursday that “nothing has changed” when it comes to Pittsburgh’s quarterback pecking order. Wilson is still the Steelers’ starting quarterback, and Fields continues to be the backup. Wilson, a day after offensive coordinator Arthur Smith downplayed his unit’s struggles in the preseason, did the …
Read More »It’s now or never for Aaron Rodgers to lead cursed Jets out of the darkness
Ralph Vacchiano NFL Reporter FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers unleashed a throw on Wednesday afternoon that seemed to travel back in time. He looked effortless as he leaned onto his back foot and fired the ball 55 yards in the air, dropping it right into Garrett Wilson’s hands. He looked like he did in his prime. And he made …
Read More »Patriots OC sends clear message about Maye-Brissett competition
Patriots OC sends clear message about Maye-Brissett competition originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Drake Maye has made a serious push to pass Jacoby Brissett on the New England Patriots’ quarterback depth chart over the past two weeks. But Alex Van Pelt splashed a little cold water on the Maye hype train Thursday. When asked what’s holding him back from …
Read More »Falcons sign A.J. Terrell to reported $81M extension, adding to splashy 2024 NFL offseason
Getty Images The Atlanta Falcons have been nothing if not proactive this offseason, from a splashy double-dip at quarterback to recent big-name additions on defense. They continued the trend Thursday, with the team announcing that it has signed cornerback A.J. Terrell to a four-year extension. First reported by ESPN, the contract makes Terrell one of the highest-paid players at his …
Read More »Broncos legends Peyton Manning, John Elway optimistic about Bo Nix being named Denver’s starting quarterback
Multiple Denver Broncos quarterbacks made headlines on Wednesday, but for very different reasons. Rookie quarterback Bo Nix was in the news after Denver coach Sean Payton announced that he is the team’s new starting quarterback. Peyton Manning, who was Denver’s quarterback the last time the team won the Super Bowl, went viral after he topped his opening tee shot at a …
Read More »Source – Jets trade Rutger McGroarty to Penguins for Brayden Yager
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterAug 22, 2024, 01:55 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The Winnipeg Jets and Pittsburgh Penguins swapped top prospects in a significant trade, with the Jets sending forward Rutger McGroarty to Pittsburgh for forward Brayden Yager, a source confirmed to ESPN on Thursday. McGroarty, 20, was selected 14th overall by Winnipeg …
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