Bears defense’s consistent message to Caleb Williams during tough debut vital for QB’s next steps originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — No one inside Halas Hall expected rookie quarterback Caleb Williams to come out and light the world on fire to start his NFL career. Rookie quarterbacks, whether named Manning, Luck, Russell, or Smith, struggle during …

Former Ohio State football and Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter is seemingly accepting that one of his Buckeye football records could be up for grabs. In 1984, Carter caught eight touchdown receptions, more than any other freshman in Ohio State history. Freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has three touchdown catches for the Buckeyes in his first …

Brandon Aiyuk will suit up for the San Francisco 49ers against the New York Jets on Monday night after an offseason-long standoff with the team that included months of trade rumors. But just how close was Aiyuk to suiting up for the Pittsburgh Steelers this season instead? It was widely reported in mid-August that the 49ers and Steelers had agreed …

Chiefs wide receiver Hollywood Brown wasn’t in the lineup for last Thursday’s season-opening win over the Ravens, but it sounds like he could make his first appearance with the team this week. Brown did not practice at all last week as he continues his recovery from the shoulder injury he suffered in the team’s first preseason game. Head coach Andy …

Chicago Bears receiver Rome Odunze was having an MRI on Monday for a knee injury he suffered the previous day in his NFL debut, coach Matt Eberflus said. Eberflus said he thinks Odunze was hurt blocking during Sunday’s 24-17 season-opening win over the Tennessee Titans. He had little to say about the severity of the injury or the team’s level …

Sep. 9—The defending Class 4A champions brought their A-game Friday against a Panthers team still finding their identity. Lewis Central (2-0) won the bout 44-8. A tough start to the schedule, two Class 4A teams, leaves Creston sitting at 0-2 heading into week three. “Lewis Central is the number one ranked team in the state for a reason,” Creston offensive …

The president of South Florida’s police union said Miami Dolphins player Tyreek Hill was handcuffed and placed face down on the ground during a traffic stop because he was not “immediately cooperative” with officers, while Hill said he was respectful throughout the interaction. Steadman Stahl, president of the South Florida Police Benevolent Association, said Hill was “redirected” to the ground …

Jerod Mayo heaps praise on Patriots’ rookie offensive lineman originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston After a rough preseason, the New England Patriots offensive line delivered a promising performance in the team’s Week 1 upset win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The unit excelled in the run game, allowing Rhamondre Stevenson to take over with 120 yards and a touchdown on …

Texas football running back Jaydon Blue showed up to his postgame media availability on Saturday wearing a walking boot on his right leg. Speaking to the press again on Monday, Blue was boot-free. “I’m good,” he said. Blue acknowledged that he was in pain after leaving the Longhorns’ 31-12 victory over Michigan on the second drive of the game. His …

Veteran Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Calais Campbell was about to turn into the players’ parking lot at Hard Rock Stadium and embark on his 17th season in the NFL when he noticed a commotion blocking the turn lane outside the venue. At first, he thought a car may have crashed. But when Campbell got closer, he quickly realized that he …

The Jaguars will have to do some shuffling in their secondary. Head coach Doug Pederson said in his Monday press conference that cornerback Tyson Campbell is going to miss time with the hamstring injury he suffered during Sunday’s loss to the Dolphins. Pederson, however, did not specify how long Campbell will be sidelined. Campbell was on the field for 53 …

FAYETTEVILLE — Despite the loss, there was a lot to like from the Arkansas football defense in Saturday’s 39-31 double overtime defeat at the hands of Oklahoma State. The Razorbacks didn’t give up a touchdown until the fourth quarter, holding the electric Ollie Gordon II to 49 rushing yards on 17 carries. Jaheim Singletary had an impressive interception, and the …

Bears snap count: Matt Eberflus offers explanation for Cole Kmet’s curious low usage vs. Titans originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Cole Kmet has rarely left the field when healthy over the past few seasons. In fact, it would have been an odd sight to see the Bears’ tight end log fewer than 90 percent of …

Houston Cougars running back Stacy Sneed (21) is brought down by Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Danny Stutsman (28), linebacker Samuel Omosigho (24) and defensive back Kani Walker (26) during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Houston Cougars at Gaylord Family Ð Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Oklahoma Sooners …

Report: 49ers gave Aiyuk stern ultimatum amid contract talks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With contract negotiations at a halt, the 49ers around mid-August gave Brandon Aiyuk an ultimatum for the 2024 NFL season. ESPN’s Adam Schefter joined “The Pat McAfee Show” on Monday morning and revealed new details about the contract saga that ultimately pushed a deal …