The Giants think it is time for Daniel Jones to return to the lineup. Head coach Brian Daboll said at a Sunday press conference that the team plans to have Jones make the start at quarterback against the Texans in their second preseason game. Jones sat out the opener, so this would be his first game action since tearing his …
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Panthers sign DT Walter Palmore, OL Jack Anderson, WR Tayvion Robinson
The Panthers made a handful of roster moves on Sunday morning. They announced that they have signed defensive tackle Walter Palmore, offensive lineman Jack Anderson, and wide receiver Tayvion Robinson to the 90-man roster. Cornerback Willie Drew, running back Jaden Shirden, and wide receiver Deven Thompkins were waived in corresponding moves. Thompkins’ departure came with an injury designation. Palmore had …
Read More »Evan Neal set to return to practice for Giants
Giants right tackle Evan Neal is set to get on the practice field for the first time this year. Neal has been on the physically unable to perform list since the start of camp because of an ankle injury he suffered last November. The Giants activated him from the PUP list on Sunday and he’s set to begin practicing with …
Read More »Eagles sign safety Caden Sterns
Safety Caden Sterns will get another chance to show what he can do in Vic Fangio’s defense. Sterns, who showed promise as a rookie playing for Fangio in Denver in 2021, signed with the Broncos today. Fangio is now the Eagles’ defensive coordinator and was the Broncos’ head coach when they drafted Sterns in the fifth round. After playing in …
Read More »Jerod Mayo on Brandon Aiyuk: When we start winning, players will want to come here
The Patriots and the 49ers agreed to the framework of a trade that would send wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to New England, but nothing moved forward because Aiyuk did not want to sign an extension with the team. While a trade could be made without an extension in place, it’s hard to imagine any team dealing for Aiyuk without a …
Read More »Report: Giants believe Malik Nabers has “minor ankle sprain”
Yes, Giants rookie receiver Malik Nabers has a foot injury. No, it’s not believed to be serious. Via Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com, it’s believed that Nabers has a minor ankle sprain. While that’s good news, the best news is no injury at all. It remains to be seen whether and to what extent Nabers will miss time. Nabers was the …
Read More »Ravens sign WR Anthony Miller
Wide receiver Anthony Miller is now a member of the Ravens. The team announced that they’ve signed the veteran on Sunday. They also signed punter Jake Browning while waiving guard Tykeem Doss and long snapper Randen Plattner in corresponding moves. Miller last played in a regular season game with the Steelers in 2021, but has spent time with the 49ers, …
Read More »Anthony Richardson plays two drives, completes two passes in preseason opener
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson was back on the field at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday afternoon for his first preseason appearance since suffering a season-ending shoulder injury last year. Richardson didn’t play for long, playing just two drives in the preseason opener against Denver. He finished 2-of-4 passing for 25 yards. Indianapolis’ first possession was a three-and-out, with Richardson missing …
Read More »Jaguars to sign Tashaun Gipson
Veteran safety Tashaun Gipson is headed back to Jacksonville. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Jaguars are signing Gipson to their 90-man roster. Gipson played for the Jaguars from 2016-2018 before moving on to stints with the Texans, Bears and 49ers. Gipson started 39 games for the Niners in the regular season and playoffs the last two years. He …
Read More »Sean Payton: QBs are doing a good job of handling the competition
Rookie Bo Nix injected some intrigue into the Broncos’ quarterback competition with his solid performance in Sunday’s preseason game against the Colts. While Jarrett Stidham started the contest, Nix entered the game on Denver’s third possession and led the club to four scoring drives. Zach Wilson relieved Nix after the rookie played one drive in the third quarter. “All three …
Read More »Dak Prescott says his ankle is fine, and he will practice Tuesday
Dak Prescott didn’t play in Sunday’s preseason game against the Rams, and he isn’t expected to play in the next two either. He hasn’t taken a snap in a preseason game since 2019. Prescott, though, will return to practice Tuesday when the Cowboys get back on the field. “One thousand percent,” Prescott said, via Todd Archer of ESPN. The Cowboys …
Read More »Kyle Hamilton appears to have avoided serious injury at Sunday’s practice
Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton departed Sunday’s practice early with a leg injury, but it appears it was nothing more than a scare. Coach John Harbaugh delivered a positive update after practice. “It looks stable; it looks good,” Harbaugh said, via Matt Ryan of the team website. “Obviously, we’ll continue to do some tests tonight and tomorrow to make sure, but …
Read More »Stetson Bennett comes through at right time; takeaways from Rams-Cowboys game
The Rams played the Dallas Cowboys in a preseason opener on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. Observations from a game the Rams won, 13-12, in dramatic fashion: Quarterback Stetson Bennett comes through in the end Four interceptions, several the direct result of his poor decisions. Stetson Bennett did not let the mistakes bother him. On fourth down, with 11 seconds left, …
Read More »Where are they now? Former Michigan players now coaching in college or the NFL
Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports You may remember most of these former Michigan football players wearing a winged helmet. Or, some of them, you might know better as a coach. Some former Wolverines you may not have even realized are now pursuing their coaching career or even have been established as coaches. That’s where we have you covered. While we might …
Read More »Stetson Bennett overcomes four interceptions to throw game-winning touchdown pass
Stetson Bennett’s first game action in nearly a year did not go as well as it could have. But there was a silver lining. The second-year Rams quarterback overcame four interceptions to throw a game-winning touchdown pass, propelling the Rams to a 13-12 preseason win over the Cowboys. Sure, the 18-play drive should have ended with what would have been …
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