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Jets first-round pick Olu Fashanu adjusts to ‘new’ right tackle spot in preseason practices, game at Panthers

After starting at left tackle in the Jets’ preseason opener last Saturday against the Washington Commanders, Olu Fashanu‘s second week of August football saw him flip sides. The 2024 NFL Draft’s No. 11 overall pick, who rose to stardom as Penn State’s starting left tackle from 2022-23, is playing right tackle for the first time in his career. He worked the position …

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Patriots practice report: Drake Maye works with starting o-line

Patriots practice report: Drake Maye works with starting o-line originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO – After watching an unpadded, no-contact practice for 90 minutes on a Saturday afternoon, one hopes to have something to hang one’s hat on by the time he leaves. So what does one have? Actual practice snaps from center David Andrews to rookie quarterback …

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Former Patriots first-rounder Mac Jones on track to win Jaguars’ QB competition behind Trevor Lawrence

Getty Images Mac Jones was not exactly a hot commodity this offseason, traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a sixth-round draft pick just three years after he went No. 15 overall. The former New England Patriots starter is on track to win the Jaguars’ competition for the top backup job behind Trevor Lawrence, however, after several recent developments, including Saturday’s …

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Rams vs. Chargers preseason takeaways: Backup QBs continue to make mistakes

Chargers quarterback Easton Stick, left, passes during a 13-9 preseason loss to the Rams at SoFi Stadium on Saturday. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Here are four takeaways from the Rams’ 13-9 victory over the Chargers in Week 2 of the NFL preseason Saturday at SoFi Stadium. Backup QB candidates remain works in progress Rams wide receiver JJ …

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Russell Wilson slogs through a rusty preseason debut as Bills top Steelers

Russell Wilson slogged through a forgettable preseason debut in Pittsburgh, mustering little before giving way to a more dynamic Justin Fields as the Steelers lost 9-3 to the Josh Allen-less Buffalo Bills on Saturday. The 35-year-old Wilson, slowed by a calf injury for much of training camp, completed 8 of 10 passes for 47 yards. He also took three sacks …

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Lions WR Tre’Quan Smith will miss time with hand injury

Lions receiver Tre’Quan Smith was injured during Saturday’s preseason game against the Chiefs. Coach Dan Campbell announced that Smith has a hand injury that will sideline him for a while. “Tre’Quan Smith is the one player that could be out for a little while,” Campbell said, via Kyle Meinke of mlive.com. “He had a hand injury. Everything else, I think …

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Bears’ Caleb Williams addresses Patrick Mahomes comparisons after Tyreek Hill latest to point out similarities

Getty Images Caleb Williams drew comparisons to Patrick Mahomes long before the Chicago Bears made him the No. 1 pick in this year’s NFL draft. Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill became the latest to tease the similarities on Saturday, fresh off Williams’ splashy preseason outing with the Bears. And yet Williams isn’t giving the lofty praise much attention, directly downplaying …

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Raiders claim LB Jackson Mitchell off waivers from Panthers

The Raiders claimed linebacker Jackson Mitchell off waivers, the team announced Saturday. The Panthers waived Mitchell on Friday to make room for the signing of Ike Boettger. Mitchell will not play against the Cowboys on Saturday night. Mitchell originally signed as an undrafted free agent with the Panthers out of UConn in May. He led UConn in tackles as a …

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Steelers RB Jaylen Warren leaves with hamstring injury

The Steelers seemingly plan to use heavy doses of both Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren in the offensive backfield this year. Harris could end up getting most of the opportunities early in the season. Warren left Saturday night’s preseason game during the second quarter with a hamstring injury. Technically doubtful to return, he’s surely done for the night; the question …

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Jaylen Warren injury: Steelers RB exits Week 2 preseason game vs. Bills, listed as doubtful to return

Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers figure to lean heavily on the ground game under new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith in 2024. They might be shorthanded in the remaining lead-up to the regular season, however, after veteran Jaylen Warren left Saturday’s preseason game with a hamstring injury. The 25-year-old Warren, who has split carries with starting running back Najee Harris since …

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