The reports of Geno Smith’s impending return have turned out to be correct. According to multiple reporters on the scene, Smith is on the field for the Seahawks’ Monday practice. Smith has been dealing with knee and hip injuries and missed several days of on-field work. But reports have indicated that testing on the injuries did not reveal anything serious …
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Ranking Oklahoma high school football’s best offensive linemen in 2024 season
Offensive linemen don’t always get a lot of attention, but there’s no doubt games are often won or lost in the trenches. The 2024 Oklahoma high school football season is less than a month away, and there’s a lot of talented offensive lineman to keep an eye on. Here’s The Oklahoman‘s ranking of the state’s best offensive linemen, from 10 …
Read More »Elijah Moore back at practice after concussion
Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore was evaluated for a concussion after getting hurt at the team’s final training camp practice in West Virginia last Friday, but he’s back on the field with the team back in Cleveland. Moore did not practice in the team’s first session back at home on Sunday, but reporters at Monday’s session passed along word that …
Read More »Michigan State football hoping depth and ‘mix of abilities’ brings out best of linebackers
EAST LANSING – A week into preseason camp, Michigan State football put the pads on Monday morning. Jonathan Smith made sure his players got in some live tackling, too. Even it was only 24 plays, about eight reps per guy, and in a very controlled setting. “Limited amount, but some live tackling,” the first-year coach said afterward. “I thought it …
Read More »Daniel Jones wants to play in Giants’ preseason opener on Thursday
The Giants begin the preseason on Thursday night against the Lions, and if it were up to quarterback Daniel Jones, he’d be on the field. Jones, who is recovering from a torn ACL, says he wants to play, although head coach Brian Daboll has not yet decided which players will be on the field Thursday. “Yeah, I’d like to play,” …
Read More »Nebraska ranked in Joel Klatt’s Preseason Top 25
Dec 4, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt during the Michigan Wolverines game against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Conference championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The national media continues to embrace Matt Rhule’s rebuild of the Nebraska football team. Fox Sports college football analyst Joel Klatt released …
Read More »Matthew Berry’s latest positional rankings for 2024 fantasy season
Here are my latest 2024 positional rankings for PPR leagues. While these rankings are intended for PPR leagues, a switch to half PPR or standard scoring would not result in many major changes. These rankings are also intended to be used primarily for managed re-draft leagues. If you’re playing bestball, they can still serve as a good reference, but keep …
Read More »Listing SW Florida’s best juniors for the 2024 high school football season
High school football is almost here, so The News-Press and Naples Daily News are running down the top juniors in Southwest Florida entering the 2024 season. Top juniors this season include the sixth-best receiver in the nation, along with several highly recruited players on the offensive and defensive lines. But this list includes more than players who will play in power …
Read More »Bengals DE Cam Sample tore his Achilles
Bengals defensive end Cam Sample’s 2024 season is over before it started. Head coach Zac Taylor told reporters at a Monday press conference that Sample suffered a torn Achilles in practice last Thursday. Sample was a 2021 fourth-round pick and he’s been part of the defensive line rotation since coming to Cincinnati. He has recorded 68 tackles and five sacks …
Read More »St. Xavier football looking to contend for Class 6A state title in 2024. Here are 3 keys
Since winning the Class 6A state championship in 2021, the St. Xavier High School football program has struggled to find the same kind of success in the playoffs. Tigers coach Kevin Wallace believed he had the state’s best team in 2022, but the season ended with a 10-2 record after a 22-21 overtime loss to Male in the second round …
Read More »Za’Darius Smith carted off at Browns practice
The Browns lost a key defensive player to an injury during Monday’s practice. Reporters at training camp said edge rusher Za’Darius Smith had to be carted off the field after going down during a goal line drill. There’s been no word about the nature of the injury that Smith suffered. Smith joined the Browns in a trade with the Vikings …
Read More »Fan poll: How many games will Florida football win in 2024? You decide
Florida football will attempt to make a positive turn in season three under head coach Billy Napier. But it won’t be easy. The Florida Gators will face 11 power conference opponents in its 12-game schedule. Eight of the 12 opponents are ranked in the US LBM coaches poll, which was released on Monday. Florida returns 14 starters on offense and …
Read More »Texans plan to play their starters this week
The Texans didn’t have their starters on the field against the Bears in the Hall of Fame Game, but they plan to handle things differently against the Steelers on Friday. Head coach DeMeco Ryans said on Monday that first-teamers on offense and defense will both be on the field for the team’s second preseason contest. “I truly believe that a …
Read More »Penn football looking to replace a lot in the first year of head coach Pete Riordan
MISHAWAKA — Pete Riordan knows what the expectations are for Penn High School football. Having been around the program for more than two decades now helps that. Riordan hopes that experience will help him in his first season as head coach of the Kingsmen. He was promoted from defensive coordinator in mid-March to replace the retiring Cory Yeoman, who had …
Read More »Brandon Aiyuk isn’t practicing, but he is “doing awesome” in meetings
Brandon Aiyuk has attended the 49ers’ practices, but he hasn’t practiced. While he continues to wait for a long-term contract, the receiver is holding in. He is lifting weights, doing conditioning, attending meetings and being around his teammates, but he is not doing any on-field work. 49ers receivers coach Leonard Hankerson said Monday that Aiyuk has been engaged in team …
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