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In his first game as an NFL defensive coordinator in 2000, Mike Zimmer’s unit gave up 201 rushing yards to Duce Staley as the Eagles beat the Cowboys 41-14. It was a game now known as the “Pickle Juice” game after the Eagles used the liquid to stem cramping in the Texas heat. Zimmer had a flashback after watching Alvin …

The Jets upgraded the condition of two cornerbacks on Tuesday’s injury report. D.J. Reed and Michael Carter were both listed as full participants after being listed as limited on Monday. The listings are estimations because the Jets held a walkthrough with a Thursday game against the Patriots. Reed missed the win over the Titans with a knee injury and Carter …

NFL bye week breakdown: Here’s when each team will have off this season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The first couple weeks of the 2024 NFL season have seen all 32 teams in action. But not every upcoming week will be as action-packed. That’s because each team’s schedule includes one week without a game called a bye week. The …

Patriots center David Andrews (hip) returned to limited work in Tuesday’s practice. The team did not practice Monday, but it estimated Andrews as a non-participant. Andrews played every snap in Sunday’s overtime loss to the Seahawks. The rest of the Patriots’ report remained the same as Monday’s estimation. Left tackle Vederian Lowe (knee), and guard Sidy Sow (ankle) did not …

Colts defensive gem DeForest Buckner sidelined for Week 3 contest against Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears won’t have to face one of the Colts’ best players when they travel to Indianapolis to play against them this upcoming Sunday. The Colts announced Tuesday their star defensive end DeForest Buckner has been placed on injured reserve, making him …

Steelers sticking with Justin Fields at QB while Russell Wilson rehabs calf injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago PITTSBURGH (AP) — Former Bears quarterback Justin Fields will likely make his third straight start at quarterback when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Fields will practice with the starters during …

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts didn’t waste time clearing the air. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback spoke to his running back directly late Monday night and shared the message with reporters. Hurts was disappointed by the 22-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, sure. But he was not channeling that disappointment toward Saquon Barkley after Barkley’s late-game drop. “We just didn’t make the …

Last night’s ManningCast included (as it will throughout the season) an extended visit from former Patriots coach Bill Belichick. At one point, Belichick admitted that he had secured a critical piece of inside information before Super Bowl XXXIX, against the Eagles. The information turned out to be inaccurate. “That was the Terrell Owens game,” Belichick said. “We went into the …

Aaron Rodgers’ debut with the Jets lasted only four plays in 2023 before he ruptured his left Achilles in the season opener against the Bills. He returns to MetLife Stadium on Thursday night, the first time he’s played a home game since his injury last Sept. 11. “I feel good about it. It’s been a long time since I took …

Aiyuk details reasons he decided to sign 49ers contract extension originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It took several months, but the 49ers finally signed Brandon Aiyuk to a lucrative contract extension last month. After both sides came to the agreement, multiple reports surfaced about how the deal eventually was settled, including that San Francisco gave Aiyuk an ultimatum …

The Las Vegas Raiders pulled off an upset Sunday, defeating the Baltimore Ravens, 26–23, but it wasn’t a perfect performance from the away team. The Raiders didn’t make it in the end zone in the first half and were down 10 at two different parts of the matchup. The Raiders’ first quarter was filled exclusively with punts, the second saw …

Should Bears kick themselves for passing on Klint Kubiak as their OC? originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Scoring 18.5 points per game through two weeks, Bears fans aren’t overly excited about the team’s offense. They have just one touchdown on the season, while setting up Cairo Santos for five field goals. Because they brought in the elite likes of …

Curran: Why Ja’Whaun Bentley injury is ‘big loss’ for Patriots defense originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The defense is one of the New England Patriots’ biggest strengths, but that group lost a super important player this week when it was reported that linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley will miss the rest of the 2024 NFL season. Bentley, according to NFL Media’s …

Aaron Rodgers will make his return to MetLife Stadium for New York Jets vs. New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football. Rodgers has failed to throw for 200 yards in his first two games with the Jets, but he does have three touchdowns with at least one score in both games. The Jets are coming off a 24-17 victory over the …

Ryan Leaf knows all too well the backlash that comes with the failures of being a high draft pick. The San Diego Chargers gave Leaf every opportunity to succeed after selecting him No. 2 overall in 1998, yet the franchise had to move on after three seasons.  Leaf wished the Panthers would have given Bryce Young a longer leash.  Speaking …