The Commanders added a veteran defensive tackle to the team on Sunday. They announced the signing of Taylor Stallworth to the 90-man roster. Cornerback Christian Holmes was waived in a corresponding move. Stallworth played one game for the Titans last season and he appeared in games for the Texans and Chiefs in 2022. He spent the previous two seasons with …
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Jaguars waive Josh Pederson with injury, sign Gary Brightwell and Chris Myarick
Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson coached his son in three games last season, but it doesn’t look like that will happen again this year. The team announced on Saturday that they have waived tight end Josh Pederson with an injury designation. Pederson, who hurt his ankle in practice this week, will revert to injured reserve if he goes unclaimed and …
Read More »In Roob’s Eagles Observations: A big role for a running back not named Saquon Barkley
In Roob’s Eagles Observations: A big role for a running back not named Saquon Barkley originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia A late-round rookie elbowing his way into the third receiver spot, a veteran offensive lineman fading out of favor and a running back not named Saquon Barkley who’s going to have a significant role on offense. We’re a week …
Read More »Tre’Davious White inspires remodeled Rams secondary before even playing a game
Rams cornerback Tre’Davious White works with defensive backs coach Aubrey Pleasant. (Gary Klein / Los Angeles Times) Cornerback Tre’Davious White did not need much convincing that the Rams were the right team to sign with last spring. Former Buffalo Bills teammates Von Miller, Taylor Rapp and Leonard Floyd and former Louisiana State teammate Odell Beckham Jr. sung the praises of …
Read More »Updated Eagles training camp battles after 6 practices
Updated Eagles training camp battles after 6 practices originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia We’re already well into August and the Eagles are already pretty deep into training camp. There’s still a long way to go with more practices, a joint practice and three preseason games before the Eagles have to finalize their 53-man roster. And then there’s even more …
Read More »Kansas City Chiefs RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire details struggles with PTSD largely stemming from 2018 shooting
Clyde Edwards-Helaire said he’s been dealing with PTSD from a shooting that happened in 2018 when he was at LSU. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire talked about his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder Thursday after publicly revealing earlier in the week he suffers from PTSD. Edwards posted to social media on July 29 …
Read More »John Harbaugh will use Brent Urban as an example for young players of how to persevere
Ravens defensive end Brent Urban had a challenging path to get where he is, as a 33-year-old heading into his 11th NFL season. As a freshman in college, Urban suffered a torn ACL. As a senior in college, Urban suffered an ankle injury that required surgery after the season and affected his pre-draft preparation. As a rookie for the Ravens, …
Read More »Rams have three starting offensive linemen injured and considered week-to-week
The Rams are down three starters on their offensive line. Rams head coach Sean McVay described left tackle Alaric Jackson, right tackle Rob Havenstein and left guard Jonah Jackson as all “week-to-week.” Jackson and Havenstein both suffered ankle injuries in practice while Jackson is dealing with a bruised scapula. McVay said his concern is for the players’ health and he …
Read More »Whitner shares insight on Aiyuk after sideline chat with 49ers holdout
Whitner shares insight on Aiyuk after sideline chat with 49ers holdout originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandon Aiyuk is staying on top of his game — mentally — amid his 49ers holdout. NBC Sports Bay Area analyst and former San Francisco safety Donte Whitner spoke with the wide receiver at training camp Friday, and revealed a bit about …
Read More »Steve McMichael’s legacy sealed with Hall of Fame induction
Steve McMichael announced in 2021, at the age of 63, that he was battling ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Since he couldn’t get to Canton for Saturday’s enshrinement ceremony, the Hall of Fame took the ceremony to him. Hall of Fame president Jim Porter and several of McMichael’s Bears teammates, including Hall of Famers Richard …
Read More »Devin Hester on Hall of Fame induction: I was the best returner ever to walk the face of the earth
Devin Hester became the first returner to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the fourth of seven former players to earn induction into Canton in a weather-delayed ceremony Saturday. “When I first exploded on the professional scene, there was a lot of negativity, because people didn’t respect the return game,” Hester said. “But eventually, it got to the point …
Read More »Robert Saleh on Aaron Rodgers: “He looks like he never missed any time”
Aaron Rodgers is back and, according to his head coach, as good as ever. “He looks like he never missed any time,” Robert Saleh told reporters after a Saturday scrimmage, via Rich Cimini of ESPN.com. Rodgers, who missed almost all of 2023 with a torn Achilles tendon, led the offense for 42 plays during the practice. Per Cimini, Rodgers completed …
Read More »Patrick Willis: It’s not necessarily how long you play, but how impactful you are
Patrick Willis was one of the best linebackers in football when he played, but the former 49ers linebacker played only eight seasons. He didn’t know if that would be long enough to earn him a place into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But in his fifth year of eligibility, it was. Willis took his rightful place in Canton on …
Read More »Panthers sign CB Anthony Brown
The Panthers have added a pair of defensive backs on Saturday. Carolina announced the club signed veteran corner Anthony Brown and safety Clayton Isbell. Brown, 30, spent time with three teams in 2023 after recovering from a torn Achilles suffered late in the 2022 season. While he was also with the Steelers and Jets, he appeared in two games for …
Read More »Training camp stock watch: Osborn heats up in steamy Patriots practice
Training camp stock watch: Osborn heats up in steamy Patriots practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — The Patriots went at it in the heat and full pads for the second consecutive day Saturday. Our Day 9 edition of Stock Watch has the details on which players thrived (and which didn’t) in their latest on-the-field workout. Stock Up Hunter …
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