Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Monday that receiver David Bell would need surgery after sustaining a hip injury during Sunday’s win over the Jaguars. Cleveland announced on Tuesday that Bell has been placed on injured reserve. A third-round pick in 2022, Bell has recorded 41 catches for 408 yards with three touchdowns in 32 games. He had three …
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Former Cincinnati Bearcats receiver Mardy Gilyard remembers putting UC football on map
There was a time in 2006 when you could wander into Nippert Stadium and see young men throwing and catching footballs and practicing routes. While some would have had cleats and proper gear, you may have noticed one in street clothes and construction boots. It wasn’t any form of combat training. Chances are it was a cornerback-turned-receiver named Marshwan Gilyard. …
Read More »Colts place DeForest Buckner on injured reserve
The Colts will be without one of their key defensive players for at least the next four games. Indianapolis placed defensive tackle DeForest Buckner on injured reserve on Tuesday, the team announced. Buckner suffered an ankle sprain during Sunday’s loss to the Packers. While X-rays were negative, an MRI has apparently determined the injury was severe enough to keep him …
Read More »Lincoln Riley isn’t too bothered that Michigan has switched quarterbacks
USC coach Lincoln Riley said his team has to be “ready for everybody” on Michigan. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Lincoln Riley is not the type of coach to divulge more information than is absolutely necessary. Especially when that information might offer an upcoming opponent even a sliver of a hint about USC’s plans or personnel. Specifics are …
Read More »Steelers put Tyler Matakevich on IR
Linebacker Tyler Matakevich’s return to the Steelers has been interrupted by a hamstring injury. Matakevich was injured against the Broncos last Sunday and the Steelers placed him on injured reserve on Tuesday. Matakevich will miss at least the next four games. The Steelers signed Matakevich as a free agent this offseason and he also played four years for the team …
Read More »Is Florida a better coaching job than Ole Miss?
How the transfer portal failed Florida State this season | College Football Enquirer Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel and senior college sports reporter Ross Dellenger are joined by Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde to discuss the effect of the transfer portal on modern day college football and how it failed Florida State this season. Hear the full conversation on the …
Read More »Dolphins officially place Tua Tagovailoa on IR, sign Tyler Huntley, cut Robbie Chosen
The Dolphins made if official Tuesday afternoon, announcing that they have placed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve. Tagovailoa will spend time recovering from another concussion. He will miss at least the next four games on the IR list. The move opened a spot on the 53-player roster for quarterback Tyler Huntley, who the Dolphins signed off the Ravens’ practice …
Read More »Lincoln Riley goes deeper into Michigan football, Alex Orji, the defense
Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts in the first half against the LSU Tigers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Lincoln Riley already had a pretty solid breakdown of his expectations of USC’s matchup against Michigan football on Monday during his appearance on Trojans Live, but he went much …
Read More »Giants claim LB Patrick Johnson off of waivers
The Giants added a player who used to be with a division rival on Tuesday. The team announced that they have claimed linebacker Patrick Johnson off of waivers. Johnson was dropped by the Eagles ahead of their Monday night loss to the Falcons. Johnson was a seventh-round pick in 2021 and appeared in 49 regular season games with the Eagles. …
Read More »Will Alex Orji make a difference for Michigan? | College Football Power Hour
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, Caroline Fenton and Adam Breneman discuss the Wolverines’ decision to change starting quarterbacks right as the team prepares for host No. 11 USC at home in its Big Ten season opener. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Power Hour” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more …
Read More »Jets list D.J. Reed, Michael Carter as full practice participants
The Jets upgraded the condition of two cornerbacks on Tuesday’s injury report. D.J. Reed and Michael Carter were both listed as full participants after being listed as limited on Monday. The listings are estimations because the Jets held a walkthrough with a Thursday game against the Patriots. Reed missed the win over the Titans with a knee injury and Carter …
Read More »BYU is 3-0 again, but are the Cougars better than last year as second season of Big 12 play begins Saturday vs. Kansas State?
BYU coach Kalani Sitake celebrates after BYU beat SMU in Dallas on Sept. 6, 2024. | Jaren Wilkey/BYU PHOTO For BYU’s formerly independent college football team, it still stands as a “Welcome to the Big 12″ moment for the Cougars. On BYU’s second play from scrimmage in its first-ever Big 12 game last year, then redshirt-freshman receiver Parker Kingston was …
Read More »Eagles say they didn’t lose because of Saquon Barkley’s drop. Analytics support that more than you might think
PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts didn’t waste time clearing the air. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback spoke to his running back directly late Monday night and shared the message with reporters. Hurts was disappointed by the 22-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, sure. But he was not channeling that disappointment toward Saquon Barkley after Barkley’s late-game drop. “We just didn’t make the …
Read More »‘Red zone has to be better’: Can UNM execute better in scoring position?
Sep. 17—88,043 fans screaming in the stands. A steady drizzle giving way to a downpour. A Power Four opponent lined up on the other side of the ball, ready to wreak havoc in the comfort of their home stadium. For New Mexico, the margins were already thin to begin with last Saturday at Auburn. Not scoring touchdowns when in position …
Read More »Before Super Bowl XXXIX, Bill Belichick had incorrect inside information about Terrell Owens
Last night’s ManningCast included (as it will throughout the season) an extended visit from former Patriots coach Bill Belichick. At one point, Belichick admitted that he had secured a critical piece of inside information before Super Bowl XXXIX, against the Eagles. The information turned out to be inaccurate. “That was the Terrell Owens game,” Belichick said. “We went into the …
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