Chicago’s Matt Eberflus and Houston’s DeMeco Ryans were the first two NFL head coaches to see how their teams do with the NFL’s new kickoff rule, as the Bears-Texans matchup in the Hall of Fame Game provided the first live-action look at the radical rule change. Figuring out the proper strategies is a work in progress. Eberflus said after the …
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Cam Robinson exits Friday practice with shoulder injury
The Jaguars are dealing with another injury along their offensive line. Via multiple reporters on the scene, left tackle Cam Robinson had to exit Friday’s practice early due to a shoulder injury. The injury’s severity is currently unclear. Robinson, 28, appeared in nine games last season, limited by a suspension and a knee injury. Jacksonville was already dealing with an …
Read More »Patriots sign T Kellen Diesch and S A.J. Thomas, release T Tyrone Wheatley Jr.
The Patriots announced a series of roster moves on Friday. They signed tackle Kellen Diesch and safety A.J. Thomas to their 90-man roster. Tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr. and running back Deshaun Fenwick were released in corresponding moves. Diesch has spent time with the Dolphins, Bears, Steelers, and Browns over the last two years, but has not seen any regular season …
Read More »Robert Tonyan out with back injury, Vikings hope he’s back for preseason games
The Vikings have been practicing without T.J. Hockenson at training camp and another tight end is now dealing with an injury as well. Robert Tonyan left Thursday’s practice on a cart and head coach Kevin O’Connell provided an update on his condition on Friday. “I know he was carted off,” O’Connell said. “It was a back spasm-type issue. He’s going …
Read More »49ers OL Spencer Burford won’t require surgery on his broken hand
49ers right guard Spencer Burford will not require surgery on his broken right hand, coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Friday. The original timeline was three weeks, which would put Burford out of practice two more weeks. Burford, who is entering his third season, was taking a majority of the first-team snaps at right guard before his injury. Rookie Dominick Puni …
Read More »Kyle Shanahan not bothered by Brock Purdy’s practice interceptions
Brock Purdy’s interceptions at 49ers training camp have been a talking point around the team this week. Purdy said that concerns about protecting the ball are a big part of regular season action, but “right now is the time for us to go out” and experiment with throws that you might not make with negative consequences on the line. On …
Read More »Chargers start bouncing around ideas about new kickoff rules for practice with Rams
The Chargers’ Cameron Dicker will need to work on different styles of kickoffs because of the new NFL rule. (John McCoy / Associated Press) The Chargers will get their first chance to test their kickoff and kickoff return approach to the NFL’s dynamic rule change in live action Sunday against the Rams during their joint practice. “We’re going to get …
Read More »Titans OL Nicholas Petit-Frere passes physical, removed from active/PUP
Titans offensive lineman Nicholas Petit-Frere passed his physical Friday, allowing the team to remove him from the active/physically unable to perform list. Petit-Frere can return to practice. He went on PUP before the start of training camp, missing the first five practices of camp while rehabbing a knee injury that required a medical procedure. Petit-Frere, a third-round pick in 2022, …
Read More »Al-Quadin Muhammad still must serve final week of six-game suspension
The NFL suspended edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad for six games for violating the league’s policy on performance enhancing substances. Muhammad, then a member of the Colts’ practice squad, missed the final five games of last season. If Muhammad is to make the Cowboys roster, he will still be suspended for Week 1. Muhammad, 29, signed with the Cowboys earlier this …
Read More »Still no updates on Trent Williams, Brandon Aiyuk
The 49ers have spent well over a week in camp. Tackle Trent Williams is holding out. Receiver Brandon Aiyuk is holding in. Both want new contracts. Both are sticking to their guns. On Friday, coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that there are no updates as to either player. Aiyuk is in a tougher spot, because eventually it will be time …
Read More »Judge allowed Sunday Ticket experts to testify, and then threw out their testimony after the verdict
Civil trials can have two kinds of witnesses: (1) fact witnesses, who talk about events relevant to the controversy; and (2) expert witnesses, who offer relevant opinions based on their education, training, and experience. The plaintiffs in the Sunday Ticket class action had their $4.7 billion verdict (and $14.1 billion judgment) thrown out on Thursday because Judge Philip Gutierrez decided …
Read More »WATCH: Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael’s wife Misty unveils Hall of Fame gold jacket
WATCH: Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael’s wife Misty unveils Hall of Fame gold jacket originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Steve “Mongo” McMichael accepted his gold jacket on behalf of his wife, Misty, on Friday night during the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony. Check out the moment Mongo’s wife unveils his gold threads. On behalf of …
Read More »Devin Hester overcome with emotion during enshrinement to Pro Football Hall of Fame
Devin Hester overcome with emotion during enshrinement to Pro Football Hall of Fame originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears legendary return specialist, and now Hall of Famer, Devin Hester earned his official enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Friday. And he couldn’t help but be overcome by emotion as he walked on stage to receive his …
Read More »Tyreek Hill becomes the first receiver to be named the No. 1 player in the NFL
For the first time ever, the No. 1 player in the NFL — as voted on by the players of the NFL — is a receiver. The top dog is Dolphins wideout Tyreek Hill. Ordinarily, we don’t care about this list. The methodology is flawed. There’s little or no transparency. An unspecified number of players are asked to list the …
Read More »Why luck matters in fantasy football | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast
Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Matt Harmon is joined by Yahoo Fantasy contributor Dr. Renee Miller discuss how luck impacts your fantasy football roster and why the endowment effect may be hurting your roster moves. Hear the full conversation on the “Yahoo Fantasy Forecast” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript You …
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