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Patriots’ selection of JuJu Smith-Schuster over Jakobi Meyers went poorly

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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