The Drake Maye Report: Rookie QB isn’t lighting it up, and that’s OK originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — Things looked like they were speeding up on Drake Maye and the Patriots offense. One throw went into traffic and fell incomplete. Then came a bad snap, an immediate pressure, and another miss. Then came a fumbled handoff. Then …
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Jul 31, 2024, 12:47 PM ET Former Carolina Hurricanes center Evgeny Kuznetsov will return to Russia to continue his career, signing a four-year contract with SKA Saint Petersburg, the Kontinental Hockey League announced Wednesday. Kuznetsov’s contract with the Hurricanes was terminated two weeks ago by mutual agreement after he cleared unconditional waivers. Kuznetsov walked away from the $6 million salary …
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The Steelers have added a receiver as they continue training camp. Pittsburgh announced on Wednesday that the club has signed Tarik Black. Black, 26, entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of Texas in 2021. He has spent time with the Colts, Jets, and Ravens over the last three seasons. He’s appeared in just one career regular-season game …
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Bill Belichick won’t be coaching in the NFL this year, but he won’t be a stranger to fans who are watching the 2024 season unfold. Underdog Fantasy announced on Wednesday that Belichick has partnered with them to create a show called Coach with Bill Belichick that will premiere during the season. In a video discussing his involvement with the show, …
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The NFL is moving closer to replacing the chain gang with new technology to measure line to gain. NFL executive Gary Brantley told The Associated Press the league will test Sony’s Hawk-Eye technology during some preseason games. The system most likely wouldn’t be ready for full implementation until next season, though it could happen sooner. “We’re in the installation phase …
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2023 Stats Points per game: 19.4 (24th)Total yards per game: 312.8 (24th)Plays per game: 62.4 (19th)Pass Attempts + Sacks per game: 41.2 (1st)Dropback EPA per play: -0.07 (26th)Rush attempts per game: 21.1 (32nd)Rush EPA per play: -0.12 (20th) Coaching Staff Ron Rivera finally received his walking papers from the Commanders after bottoming out with a 4-13 record last season. His …
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Greg Auman NFC South Reporter Back in March, with two new quarterbacks who have both been NFL starters, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin used the phrase “pole position” to describe veteran Russell Wilson’s status ahead of fellow newcomer Justin Fields. Wilson’s experience in leading a team year-round gave him that offseason edge, Tomlin explained, while also making it clear that the …
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Quinyon Mitchell embracing battles with A.J. Brown, learning a new position originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It might sound daunting for a rookie in his first training camp to line up across from A.J. Brown in a 1-on-1 situation. Nah. Eagles first-round pick Quinyon Mitchell is relishing every rep against the Eagles’ resident Pro Bowl receiver. “Yeah, just every …
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When the New York Giants’ quest to trade up and land their preferred quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft fell short, they had a pretty clear backup plan. In the final episode of “Hard Knocks: Offseason With the New York Giants,” general manager Joe Schoen, head coach Brian Daboll and the rest of the Giants’ front office showed they wanted …
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Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon does his own player projections every draft season. Here, he’ll be sharing some interesting findings from his latest results. We aren’t necessarily going to clear up crowded WR rooms It’s important to remember the difference between fantasy football rankings and projections when looking at crowded pass-catcher corps. The math has to work out when you …
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Jul 31, 2024, 10:45 AM ET Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle signed a six-year, $33.3 million contract extension on Wednesday. The deal begins in the 2025-26 season for Guhle, who becomes the third defenseman signed to a new contract by the Canadiens in the last two days. Arber Xhekaj inked a two-year, $2.6 million deal and Justin Barron signed a …
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NFL training camp season has arrived, ladies and gentlemen. Prepare for the onslaught of information, rumors and hype pieces. But fantasy football managers shouldn’t be wary of the influx of info — Scott Pianowski has you covered with one key nugget to know for every team. Next up is the AFC West. This embedded content is not available in your …
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A couple of days before the Cleveland Browns’ season-ending playoff loss to the Houston Texans in January, Amari Cooper walked into the team locker room to greet his teammates. And he didn’t come empty-handed—Cooper brought dozens of pairs of his shoes from his apparel business Route Runners, a fitting name for one of the NFL’s top receivers, and gifted each …
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Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, clad in his orange quarterback jersey, breaks the huddle on a Tuesday morning. It’s preseason and training camp is in full swing, with fans lining the field at Halas Hall to catch their first glimpse of the league’s No. 1 overall pick. To say Bears fans …
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The NFL announced Wednesday that new official technology partner Sony is developing a custom headset for coach communications as part of a growing relationship with the league. The new equipment will appear ahead of the 2025 season as Sony expands its sports marketing footprint. More from Sportico.com Financial terms of the Sony deal have not been made public. Previous headset …
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