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Read More »Daily Archives: August 14, 2024
J.J. McCarthy out for season with knee injury
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss his rookie season. Head coach Kevin O’Connell announced in his Wednesday press conference that McCarthy’s knee surgery revealed that the quarterback required a full repair of his meniscus, which will sideline him for all of 2024. McCarthy was on the field for 30 snaps in Minnesota’s preseason opener against the Raiders. He completed 11-of-17 …
Read More »USA TODAY Sports projects OL Tyler Booker as Alabama’s only first round pick in 2025 NFL draft
Sep 23, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) dives into the end zone with a two point conversion against Mississippi as Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) falls into the end zone with him at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated Mississippi 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports During Nick Saban’s 17-year tenure …
Read More »49ers release veteran linebacker to create roster spot for Williams
49ers release veteran linebacker to create roster spot for Williams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers on Wednesday released veteran linebacker Ezekiel Turner to create a roster spot for defensive tackle Nick Williams. Turner came to the 49ers in the offseason on a one-year, $1.15 million contract as an unrestricted free agent. The deal contained no guaranteed …
Read More »What LSU football coach Brian Kelly said about WR Jelani Watkins’ injury
BATON ROUGE – Through the first 10 preseason practices, LSU football has been able to stay relatively and collectively healthy amid the tough sessions and the near-unbearable August heat. While no starters have suffered any lingering injuries this fall camp, freshman wide receiver Jelani Watkins did sustain a foot injury early in Tuesday’s practice in a pylon drill when a …
Read More »Are the Bears searching for an edge rusher opposite Montez Sweat? Matt Eberflus hints at the idea
Are the Bears searching for an edge rusher opposite Montez Sweat? Matt Eberflus hints at the idea originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago One of the few gaps left in this season’s stellar Bears roster is an edge rusher opposite of Pro Bowler Montez Sweat on the defensive line. But in the middle of the summer, general manager Ryan Poles …
Read More »AROUND THE CAMPS: Lackawanna Trail, Western Wayne have lofty goals, star players
CLINTON TWP. — Lackawanna Trail is coming off an unforgettable high school football season in the program’s history. As the sun came up Wednesday morning for another summer workout, the Lions took another step away from their run to the PIAA Class 1A quarterfinals and one step forward toward the future. “Last year, we got to the quarterfinals and gained …
Read More »Bears training camp observations: Caleb Williams leads promising 2-min drill, but fizzles in red zone
Bears training camp observations: Caleb Williams leads promising 2-min drill, but fizzles in red zone originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The Bears looked more like themselves in an abbreviated practice at Halas Hall on Wednesday. Defensive end Montez Sweat, nickel corner Kyler Gordon and outside corner Tyrique Stevenson all participated in team drills for the …
Read More »Penn State in the running for elite 2025 four-star wide receiver
It’s been a roller coaster for Penn State in the class of 2025. Full of high-profile commitments, some decommitments, and the state’s best players going elsewhere, this has been a cycle that’s been anything but usual in the past few years under James Franklin. Perhaps nothing has been more emblematic of the up-and-down nature of this class than the wide …
Read More »Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy to miss full rookie season with torn meniscus
Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy to miss full rookie season with torn meniscus originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss the full 2024 season after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee, head coach Kevin O’Connell announced on Wednesday. McCarthy underwent surgery Wednesday morning that required a full repair, ending his chances of taking …
Read More »USC recruiting target transfers to IMG Academy
. USC football recruiting target and four-star defensive lineman Jake Kruel has transferred to national powerhouse IMG Academy in Bradenton (Fla.) from Bishop Moore High School in Orlando. The 6-3, 225-pound edge rusher is in demand. Kruel had 76 tackles, 17 sacks, 34 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, and two pass deflections as a sophomore for Bishop Moore. Kreul has …
Read More »Mock Draft: Players set to give you best chance at additional $1 Million fantasy football sweepstakes entries
ICYMI — Yahoo and NBC Sports have teamed up to provide you with a shot at a $1 million prize! Those playing in a private Yahoo fantasy football league this year have the opportunity to enter for the big prize … and the chance to earn some extra entries along the way. Earning those extra entries (AKA, more opportunities for …
Read More »Ravens TE Mark Andrews with no apparent injuries after car accident en route to team’s facility
The Baltimore Ravens said tight end Mark Andrews was in a car accident while driving to the team’s practice facility Wednesday but appeared uninjured. Andrews was evaluated by medical staff at the facility and then attended morning meetings. He was already scheduled for a non-practice day Wednesday and is expected back soon. “I appreciate everyone’s thoughts and well wishes,” Andrews …
Read More »College football podcast spills beans on Notre Dame Stadium end zones
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – APRIL 22: A general view of the stadium before the Notre Dame Blue-Gold Spring Football game at Notre Dame Stadium on April 22, 2023 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) Any college football diehard will know that Notre Dame Stadium has one of the most unique designs for its end zones. While other …
Read More »Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (MCL) reportedly out for season
J.J. McCarthy’s rookie season is done before it even started. The Minnesota Vikings quarterback underwent a full meniscus repair on Wednesday morning, an injury that will cause him to miss all of the 2024 season, NFL Media reported. McCarthy suffered the injury during the Vikings’ preseason win against the Las Vegas Raiders this past weekend. It was determined he would …
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