Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter The possibility that this could be Derrick Henry’s last season with the Tennessee Titans has loomed since the spring, but the feeling seemed to reach a crescendo last week. Henry had 16 carries for an abysmal nine yards in Sunday’s overtime loss to the Houston Texans, a team he has historically dominated. It marked his …
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How should the Saints, Rams approach TNF?
Yahoo Sports fantasy analysts Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don look ahead to Thursday night’s key NFC showdown between two teams looking to inch closer to a playoff spot. Hear the full conversation on the “Yahoo Fantasy Football Show” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Video Transcript [MUSIC PLAYING] MATT HARMON: “Thursday Night Football,” …
Read More »Which school is likely to take a chance on Korey Foreman, USC’s five-star bust?
Korey Foreman has entered the transfer portal, as you know by now. The California native is a former five-star recruit who headlined USC’s 2021 recruiting class. According to the 247Sports composite, Foreman was the top defensive lineman and the No. 2 overall prospect in the 2021 recruiting class. He came to the Trojans as the top in-state player in the …
Read More »Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa sounds off on narrative he’s carried by teammates, says ‘I keep receipts’
Having had to live up to a tremendous deal of hype from when he was coming out of Alabama, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has had a lot to prove since entering the NFL in 2020. And for all of his success in 2023, he’s still trying to prove it. In a pivotal year after an injury-plagued 2022 season, Tagovailoa …
Read More »NFL Week 16 injuries: Tyreek Hill, Trevor Lawrence and C.J. Stroud still missing from practice
Just three weeks remain in the 2023 regular season and this weekend’s holiday slate is primed to feature several matchups that could shake up the playoff picture. The Ravens, Chiefs, Dolphins and Lions could all clinch their respective divisions if the dominos fall in their favor, while the Browns also have the potential to clinch a playoff spot this weekend. As …
Read More »National Signing Day 2023: DL Amaris Williams, top recruit in North Carolina, flips from Florida to Auburn
Amaris Williams, one of the most touted defensive line prospects in the 2024 recruiting cycle, flipped his commitment from Florida to Auburn on Wednesday during the start of the early signing period. The high-profile flip is the latest blow for Gators’ 2024 recruiting class, which began the day one spot ahead of the Tigers at No. 10 in the 247Sports …
Read More »Texans QB C.J. Stroud could miss second straight game
Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud remains in concussion protocol and could miss a second straight game when Houston hosts the Browns in a key AFC matchup on Sunday. Coach DeMeco Ryans said Wednesday that Stroud is doing better, but that he didn’t know when the rookie QB would be cleared to play. “We’re going through the protocol and each person, each …
Read More »Cardinals place TE Geoff Swaim, ILB Josh Woods on injured reserve
The Cardinals placed tight end Geoff Swaim and inside linebacker Josh Woods on injured reserve Wednesday, the team announced. Swaim has a calf injury that will end his season. The Cardinals also have Trey McBride, Elijah Higgins and Blake Whiteheart as players at the position on the active roster. Swaim, used mainly as a blocker, finished the season with 10 …
Read More »Agent’s Take: Inside the 2023 performance bonuses of 15 notable players, including Jordan Love, Baker Mayfield
The Seahawks needed the Lions to beat the Packers in the 2022 regular-season finale to make the playoffs. The outcome of the game had extra significance for Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith. He had already earned $1 million of playtime incentives in his contract. The earned amount was going to double to $2 million with the Seahawks making the playoffs. Seattle …
Read More »Georgia signs 4-star edge defender Quintavious Johnson
National Signing Day brought 28 new Georgia Bulldogs to Athens, giving the Dawgs the 2024 recruiting cycle crown as the best class in the nation. One of the latest edge defenders to dawn the Red & Black is four-star Quintavius Johnson, out of Mays High School in Atlanta, Ga. The in-state prospect is rated as the No. 30 edge, the …
Read More »The Justin Fields conundrum: Breaking down the Bears’ branching offseason timelines
Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter The Chicago Bears are 5-9 after their last-minute loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The playoff push that never really was is now out of reach (though they haven’t technically been eliminated) so it’s time to think about next year. Chicago has a big decision to make this offseason. It’s one of the most …
Read More »Possible reunion? Dolphins host former All-Pro DL Ndamukong Suh on free-agent visit, per report
USATSI With the playoffs looming, the Miami Dolphins are in the process of fine-tuning their roster. Part of that process was meeting with Ndamukong Suh, a three-time All-Pro defensive lineman who is currently a free agent. Suh met with Miami on Wednesday, per ESPN. However, NFL Media reports that no signing is imminent. The 36-year-old veteran has played for five …
Read More »Auburn signs No. 3 JUCO OT Seth Wilfred
Auburn has landed one of the top JUCO offensive linemen in the country. Seth Wilfred has officially signed with the Tigers, giving them two offensive linemen in their 2024 recruiting class. Auburn has already announced the addition of four-star interior offensive lineman DeAndre Carter. Originally from Mitchell, Nebraska, Wilfred ended his high school career at Bishop Gorman High School before …
Read More »Steelers’ Jaylen Warren on George Pickens not wanting to block for him: I ‘would have’ if roles were reversed
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was asked Wednesday how the locker room reacted to George Pickens’ comments about not wanting to block for teammate Jaylen Warren in fear of getting injured during last Saturday’s loss to the Colts. “Ask them,” Tomlin said, via the Tribune-Review. The media obliged and asked Warren himself about his teammates’ lack of effort on the play …
Read More »Bengals claim Travis Bell off waivers
The Bengals claimed defensive lineman Travis Bell off waivers, the team announced Wednesday. The Falcons cut Bell on Tuesday. The rookie played two games for Atlanta this season. He totaled 30 defensive snaps total in the Week 14 loss to the Buccaneers and the Week 15 loss to the Panthers. Bell totaled one tackle in each game. The Bears drafted …
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