Buccaneers offensive lineman Sua Opeta injured his knee in Tuesday night’s practice. Coach Todd Bowles was uncertain the severity immediately after practice. “I’ve got to go in and see how bad,” Bowles said, via video from pewterreport.com. Opeta was competing with Ben Bredeson for the starting left guard job, which was left vacant by Aaron Stinnie’s departure for the Giants …
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Marshawn Kneeland will get more opportunities after Sam Williams’ injury
The Cowboys had high hopes for defensive end Sam Williams this season. Those ended Sunday when Williams tore an ACL and MCL, ending his season. “That’s a really tough break,” Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said, via Joseph Hoyt of lonestarlive.com. “Especially for him. Because he was clearly going to be a primary contributor.” Even before Williams’ injury, second-round pick …
Read More »Chargers’ Jamaree Salyer has to walk off, Jaret Patterson runs into spotlight
The Chargers’ second day of training camp in pads went two hours — the longest of the summer — but starting right guard Jamaree Salyer did not last until the end. Salyer went down during a two-minute drill and briefly stayed on the field before standing and walking into the facility. He did not return and there was no word …
Read More »DJ Moore’s contract extension further proof of Bears’ new reality led by Ryan Poles, Caleb Williams
DJ Moore’s contract extension further proof of Bears’ new reality led by Ryan Poles, Caleb Williams originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears knew Tuesday was coming. Once wide receiver DJ Moore set career highs in catches, yards, and touchdowns during his first season in Chicago, they knew they’d have to break with their standard operating procedure. The Bears …
Read More »Tua & Love get extended, plus 6 quasi-baked takes before the NFL preseason
This embedded content is not available in your region. The NFL preseason is just days away and the 2024 season right around the corner, but Nate Tice and Matt Harmon have been stewing with some half-baked NFL takes they’ve been tinkering with off-season. After kicking off the podcast discussing a pair of quarterback extensions in the deals for Tua Tagovailoa …
Read More »Rookie QB Caleb Williams, other Bears starters will sit out Hall of Fame Game
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will not make his NFL preseason debut in Thursday night’s Hall of Fame Game against the Houston Texans, Bears coach Matt Eberflus said Tuesday. The No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft from USC along with all the Bears starters will sit out the first game. Eberflus said doesn’t see a need for starters to play …
Read More »Lenoir uses clever analogy to describe Greenlaw’s 49ers impact
Lenoir uses clever analogy to describe Greenlaw’s 49ers impact originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area While Dre Greenlaw recovers from a torn Achilles, new San Francisco linebacker De’Vondre Campbell is filling in next to Fred Warner on defense during 49ers training camp. Campbell appears to be fitting in well with his new team thus far, but 49ers cornerback Deommodore …
Read More »Juice isn’t concerned about Purdy after QB’s interceptions in camp
Juice isn’t concerned about Purdy after QB’s interceptions in camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Tuesday was a tough day for Brock Purdy and the 49ers’ offense, but Kyle Juszczyk isn’t worried. The All-Pro fullback spoke to the media on Tuesday after Purdy threw four interceptions over a span of eight plays and shared his …
Read More »Kay Adams: Pats defense can’t be top 5 without Matthew Judon
Kay Adams: Pats defense can’t be top 5 without Matthew Judon originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots may have to start preparing to play without star outside linebacker Matthew Judon this season. Judon was not present at Tuesday’s practice amid his contract dispute with the organization. His absence came one day after he had animated discussions …
Read More »Moody shares 2024 goals, admits lacking fun during rookie season
Moody shares 2024 goals, admits lacking fun during rookie season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jake Moody’s goals for the 2024 NFL season go beyond having a perfect campaign. Heading into his sophomore season with the 49ers, Moody spoke to KNBR about how he wants to stray away from purely focusing on metrics and instead rediscover what he …
Read More »Why Juszczyk believes 49ers’ current running back room is best ever
Why Juszczyk believes 49ers’ current running back room is best ever originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With the official start of the 2024 NFL season only a few weeks away, Kyle Juszczyk is impressed with the current group of running backs on the 49ers’ roster. Speaking to the media after Tuesday’s training camp practice, the veteran fullback gave …
Read More »New York Rangers avoid arbitration, sign Ryan Lindgren
Jul 30, 2024, 08:22 PM ET NEW YORK — The New York Rangers avoided arbitration with Ryan Lindgren on Tuesday, signing the hard-nosed defenseman to a one-year contract. Lindgren, 26, has become one of New York’s most important players, skating on the top pair on the blue line alongside 2021 Norris Trophy winner Adam Fox. He averaged over 19 minutes …
Read More »49ers’ Lenoir lauds ‘genius’ Staley, compares impact to Shanahan
49ers’ Lenoir lauds ‘genius’ Staley, compares impact to Shanahan originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As training camp continues, Deommodore Lenoir and the rest of the 49ers’ defense are starting to gel with new assistant coach Brandon Staley. Speaking to the assembled media after Tuesday’s training camp practice, Lenoir was asked what he thought about working with Staley. “He’s …
Read More »Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones offers update on Prescott, Lamb negotiations
Two of the Dallas Cowboys’ biggest names are looking for new contracts. Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones is optimistic that it’s only a matter of time before they’re both signed long-term. Star quarterback Dak Prescott is in the final season of a four-year, $160 million deal he signed prior to the 2021 campaign, and is practicing while negotiating a …
Read More »Bears sign DJ Moore to massive, franchise record four-year extension: Report
Bears sign DJ Moore to massive, franchise record four-year extension: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears and DJ Moore have reached an agreement to a four-year extension worth $110 million, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday. According to the report, $82.6 million of his contract is guaranteed. Moore becomes the first wide receiver in NFL history to …
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