Daily Archives: October 9, 2024

Cowboys sign WR Seth Williams, DE Luiji Vilain to the practice squad

The Cowboys have injuries at receiver and defensive end that entailed bringing in some outside reinforcements. Dallas worked out receivers Denzel Mims, Dante Pettis, Seth Williams and Chad Cota. The Cowboys had quarterback Max Duggan throw to them. They also worked out defensive ends Luiji Vilain and Shaka Toney. The Cowboys have agreed to terms with Williams and Vilain, Todd …

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The full Nelson on display for Manchester West football team

Oct. 8—MANCHESTER — Scott Dolan admits he probably should have done it sooner. Midway through last season, though, the defensive coordinator for the Manchester West football team changed his scheme just for free safety Rayvon Nelson. “Last year, he wasn’t on the field for the first half of the year, if you can believe it,” Dolan said after West’s 47-0 …

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Raiders DT Christian Wilkins underwent surgery to repair foot fracture

Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins underwent surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his foot, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Wilkins is out indefinitely, and the Raiders will place him on injured reserve. He played 22 snaps on Sunday, totaling five tackles and a sack before leaving before halftime and not returning. Wilkins, a first-round pick of the Dolphins …

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Cowboys hopeful CB DaRon Bland can make his 2024 debut Sunday

The Cowboys have taken some hard hits on defense, but one of their injured stars could return this week. Cornerback DaRon Bland, who missed the first five games with a stress fracture in his foot, could have at least a limited role against the Lions. “I think DaRon Bland has a real chance,” Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said, …

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Brothers, former NFL quarterbacks work together to coach high school football

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A pair of former NFL quarterbacks are now working together to coach high school football. They just so happen to be brothers, as well. These days, the Hasselbecks focus their football on Friday nights. “It’s awesome, it’s a dream come true,” said Matt Hasselbeck. “I got laid off at ESPN, so that’s kind of what afforded me …

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Kyle Shanahan on Robert Saleh firing: “That stuff throws you off”

Robert Saleh parlayed his time as 49ers defensive coordinator into the head-coaching job with the Jets. After he was fired on Tuesday, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was asked for his reaction to the news. “I sent him a text, but I haven’t gotten to talk to him,” Shanahan told reporters. “And yeah, I was pretty shocked. That stuff throws you …

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Pharaoh Brown, Boye Mafe, Rayshawn Jenkins estimated as full participants

The Seahawks had another walkthrough Tuesday, but three players were estimated as full participants after being limited Monday. While safety Julian Love (hamstring) remained limited, tight end Pharaoh Brown (groin), linebacker Boye Mafe (knee) and safety Rayshawn Jenkins (hand) had full participation. Those were the only changes to the Seahawks’ practice report. Cornerback Tariq Woolen (ankle), outside linebacker Derick Hall …

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Football notebook: Leipsic wins thriller over McComb

Oct. 8—LEIPSIC — With a little less than four minutes left in the first half of Friday’s key Blanchard Valley Conference football game, McComb led Leipsic 21-0. McComb seemed to be in complete control. However, Leipsic (5-2, 4-1 BVC) battled back from its huge first-half deficit and eventually slipped out with a thrilling 30-27 victory over McComb (4-3, 2-3 BVC) …

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What Kirby Smart said about Georgia football WR Colbie Young after latest Bulldog arrest

Hours before Georgia football practiced Tuesday afternoon for Saturday’s game at Mississippi State, wide receiver Colbie Young was released on bond from the Clarke County jail after his early morning arrest. The Miami transfer was charged with assault on an unborn child and battery, both misdemeanors, after police spoke to a woman who identified herself as Young’s ex-girlfriend. “It’s a …

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James Conner set to feast against Packers’ defense

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Tera Roberts explain why fantasy managers should start the Arizona RB in Week 6. Video Transcript James Connor is absolutely dominating the Arizona backfield averaging just over 18 touches per game with his only subpar performance coming against a tough Detroit Lions defense. Connor’s receiving work is down a little bit compared to what we typically …

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Can Chuba Hubbard keep his hot streak alive in Week 6?

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Tera Roberts explain why fantasy managers should start the Carolina RB vs. the Falcons. View more Video Transcript As of the filming of this video, the Panthers have not opened, Jonathan Brooks practice window and Tuba Hubbard is likely the lead back for the Panthers again. In week six, Hubbard had a rough start to the …

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