Monthly Archives: December 2023

Geno Smith, Jalen Hurts both officially active

Starting quarterbacks Geno Smith (groin) and Jalen Hurts (illness) both were questionable for Monday Night Football. Both will play. News of Hurts’ playing status came earlier Monday, but Smith was a bigger question mark. The Seahawks elevated Sean Mannion from the practice squad as insurance behind Drew Lock in case Smith wasn’t deemed ready during a pregame workout. Smith, though, …

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LSU lands a quarterback in the transfer portal

Garrett Nussmeier will have some new competition in the quarterback room in 2024. With Jayden Daniels leaving Baton Rouge for the NFL, there is an opening at the quarterback spot for LSU. Nusmeier is presumed to be the next man in line for the spot but things may have just changed. LSU landed former Vanderbilt quarterback AJ Swann from the …

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Philadelphia Eagles vs. Seattle Seahawks: Prediction, odds, picks

The Seattle Seahawks (6-7) will be trying to end a four-game losing streak against the Philadelphia Eagles (10-3). The Eagles are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3.5). The predicted point total for the game is 48.5. The Seahawks were defeated by the San Francisco 49ers 28-16 in Week …

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Eagles juggle Jalen Hurts illness, Matt Patricia calling defensive plays before Seahawks game on Monday night

The Philadelphia Eagles made a change with their defensive play-calling this week, as Sean Desai has been replaced by Matt Patricia. On Sunday, the team announced that Patricia will call the plays, relaying them to the “green dot” of the defense, starting with Monday night’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. A source confirmed to CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones that Desai retains …

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Eagles vs. Seahawks live updates: Top moments from Monday Night Football

Week 15 of the NFL season concludes with the Philadelphia Eagles battling the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Monday Night Football, and we’ve got you covered with all the highlights from start to finish. Seattle (6-7) will be trying to end a four-game losing streak against Philly (10-3).  Both teams are looking to bounce back after losses in their …

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Jalen Hurts will start Monday Night Football

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is battling flu-like symptoms, flew separately from the team to Seattle. But he arrived at Lumen Field with teammates Monday night and, according to multiple reports, Hurts will play. The team added Hurts to the practice report Saturday as a non-participant with an illness. They downgraded him to questionable Sunday. Hurts has thrown for 3,192 …

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Eagles’ Jalen Hurts to play vs. Seahawks after initially being listed as questionable with illness, per report

Getty Images The Philadelphia Eagles will have their quarterback as they look to snap a two-game losing streak Monday night against the Seattle Seahawks. Jalen Hurts was downgraded to questionable Sunday morning because of an illness, but he will play in the prime-time NFC matchup, per the Philadelphia Inquirer. Hurts did not practice Friday due to his illness, but was given no …

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QB Carson Beck to return to Georgia in 2024 for senior season

Carson Beck threw for more than 3,700 yards and completed better than 74% of his passes with the Bulldogs last season. (Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images) Carson Beck isn’t ready to make the jump to the NFL just yet. Beck announced on Monday that he would return to Georgia next year for his senior season, marking a huge addition for the …

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Why is D.J Smith out in Ottawa? Can the Senators turn things around?

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 18, 2023, 05:52 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Ottawa Senators fired head coach D.J. Smith and assistant coach Davis Payne on Monday, replacing them with veteran head coach Jacques Martin on an interim basis as well as franchise legend Daniel Alfredsson as an assistant coach on the bench. Why did this happen? …

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Texans claim Teair Tart off waivers from Titans

The Texans claimed defensive lineman Teair Tart off waivers from the Titans on Monday. Titans coach Mike Vrabel would not address the release of Tart when asked about Tart on Monday. “I think we can touch on some of those personnel decisions at the end of the season,” Vrabel said. “But we’re excited about the guys who are here now …

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Dylan Raiola commits to Nebraska: No. 1 QB in 2024 flips from Georgia, becomes program’s highest-rated recruit

Nebraska has landed a game-changing commitment from quarterback Dylan Raiola, the No. 1 signal-caller in the Top247 rankings. Raiola flipped from Georgia after a late charge from the Cornhuskers, he told ESPN on Monday. Raiola becomes the highest-rated recruit in program history.  Raiola had a whirlwind recruitment featuring three commitments and four high schools across the country. He originally committed to …

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Steelers bench Mitch Trubisky, turn to Mason Rudolph in hopes of giving offense a spark

The Pittsburgh Steelers are turning to Mason Rudolph at quarterback in hopes of salvaging their season. Coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that Rudolph, a six-year veteran who hasn’t started a meaningful game since 2021, will start on Saturday against the Bengals if Kenny Pickett’s surgically repaired right ankle isn’t healthy in time. Rudolph replaces Mitch Trubisky, who struggled in losses …

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Ravens RB Keaton Mitchell tears ALC as Baltimore clinches AFC playoff spot

Lamar Jackson was sacked, or so it seemed. Jacksonville Jaguars pass rusher Dawuane Smoot had Jackson in his grasp — until he didn’t. The Baltimore Ravens star quarterback spun away from Smoot, rolled right and lofted a pass toward the goal line. Tight end Isaiah Likely outmaneuvered two defenders to bring down the ball — and bring home a win. …

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