Following the departure of Bill Belichick from the Patriots, the team has decided to re-sign several of the players he acquired. That has made Belichick look good, from the standpoint of evaluating personnel. New England’s latest transaction does not. By cutting receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster after one season, the Patriots have admitted that Belichick erred in giving Smith-Schuster $16 million guaranteed …
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Dolphins sign OL Chasen Hines, put OL Kion Smith on IR
The Dolphins announced a pair of roster moves on Sunday. They have signed offensive lineman Chasen Hines and they placed offensive lineman Kion Smith on injured reserve. Hines was waived by the team earlier this week when they signed wide receiver Mike Harley Jr., but went unclaimed and became a free agent. Hines was a 2022 Patriots sixth-round pick and …
Read More »NFL sends out new terms of service, including mandatory arbitration and class-action waiver
Recently, the NFL sent an email regarding terms of service update for its “websites, mobile applications, and other online and mobile services operated by NFL Enterprises LLC.” I received the email, and I’ve heard from multiple PFT readers who have gotten the same message. Per the email, “The updates include changes to ‘Section 16. Limitation of Liability’ and the terms …
Read More »Jayden Daniels’ Commanders debut showcases one of the traits team brass extolled most
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — A little over three months ago, when the Washington Commanders plucked LSU’s Jayden Daniels with the No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft, general manager Adam Peters called back to his first impressions of the quarterback. Among many things, a particular trait stuck out. “He’s the best deep-ball thrower in the draft,” Peters said last May. …
Read More »Jets rookie RB Braelon Allen shines in ‘dream come true’ preseason debut
There’s a reason the Jets love their fourth-round pick in this year’s draft, Braelon Allen. The young running back has been generating nothing but positive reviews for his training camp showing and he was able to carry that over to Saturday afternoon’s preseason opener against the Washington Commanders. “We’re all excited to see him and he didn’t disappoint,” head coach …
Read More »Caleb Williams plays an impressive first quarter in preseason debut
Bears fans have to like what they saw from Caleb Williams in his preseason debut. Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, played the first quarter today in Buffalo. The Bears had two offensive series, and both ended in field goals to give Chicago a 6-0 lead when Williams left the game. Williams’ first drive went …
Read More »Ed Oliver was cleared to return after hurting knee
Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver left Saturday’s preseason opener a bit earlier than expected, but it doesn’t look like there will be any lingering issue. Oliver left the game after the Bears’ first offensive play and the team announced that he suffered a knee injury. They also announced that he was cleared to return to the game, but he did …
Read More »The ‘buzz’ about Jayden Daniels keeps building after impressive preseason debut
Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — There have been moments all summer when Dan Quinn and the Commanders couldn’t help but smile and dream about a better future — one they’ve been waiting for in Washington for far too many years. Sometimes, all it takes is one small play by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels to make it …
Read More »Dolphins OL Kion Smith done for season with torn ACL
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel was hoping for the best for reserve offensive lineman Kion Smith after Smith left Friday night’s preseason game with a knee injury. The news, though, was not good for Smith after an MRI. He tore an ACL on the Dolphins’ second offensive series, ending his season, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. Smith started at left guard …
Read More »What we learned as Caleb Williams excites, electrifies in Bears’ 33-6 preseason win vs. Bills
What we learned as Caleb Williams excites, electrifies in Bears’ 33-6 preseason win vs. Bills originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago ORCHARD PARK, New York — Caleb Williams makes no small plans and isn’t one to temper excitement. The rookie quarterback has not shied away from the attention and expectations he and the Bears face this fall while at the …
Read More »WATCH: Micah Baskerville takes an interception for a touchdown against Bills
WATCH: Micah Baskerville takes an interception for a touchdown against Bills originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears’ defense stepped up against the Bills in their second preseason game. Linebacker Micah Baskerville intercepted a pass from Shane Buechele and took it to the house. Here’s the play. .@Mikeyytb TO THE HOUSE 📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/Mg0xOU0V6W — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) August …
Read More »Jets defeat Commanders, 20-17, in preseason action on last-second field goal
The Jets rested nearly all of their main contributors on Saturday afternoon, but several of their young players made the most of the opportunity to make some plays in the team’s 20-17 win over the Washington Commanders. Reserve kicker Austin Seibert made the game-winning field goal with 21 seconds remaining after number three quarterback Adrian Martinez drove the Jets into …
Read More »DeMeco Ryans praises Mario Edwards Jr. after his Friday night performance in Pittsburgh
In his tenth year, defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. has moved around, a lot. In his new home, he’s quickly thriving. Edwards, originally a second-round pick of the Raiders in 2015, signed in March with the Texans. On Friday night in Pittsburgh, the first-stringer had 0.5 sacks, two tackles for loss, and a quarterback hit. “Mario has been disruptive all …
Read More »WATCH: Caleb Williams throws a difficult, dazzling pass to Cole Kmet on the run
WATCH: Caleb Williams throws a difficult, dazzling pass to Cole Kmet on the run originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Caleb Williams impressed with elite flashes during his preseason debut with the Bears. During his preseason debut, he made a nifty shovel pass to D’Andre Swift under heavy pressure for a 42-yard gain. On the ensuing drive, Williams — on …
Read More »Five 49ers to watch in 2024 preseason opener vs. Titans
Five 49ers to watch in 2024 preseason opener vs. Titans originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area NASHVILLE — After 13 practices of training camp, the 49ers finally will line up Saturday night against another team. Few of the regulars are expected to suit up when the 49ers take the field against the Tennessee Titans. Instead, this game will provide …
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