Daily Archives: November 7, 2024

DE Will Anderson misses practice, but LB Azeez Al-Shaair, S Jimmie Ward limited

Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) did not practice Wednesday. He left Thursday’s loss to the Jets but briefly returned before leaving for good. He had no stats in eight snaps. Defensive end Derek Barnett (calf/shoulder), defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi (groin/shoulder), defensive end Dylan Horton (illness) and running back Dameon Pierce (groin) also missed the session. Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair …

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Penn State’s Drew Allar strongly defends performance of wide receivers

Quarterback Drew Allar vigorously defended the play of Penn State’s wide receivers, even though they didn’t have a touchdown catch in the first five Big Ten games. “I’ll defend them to the day I die,” Allar said Wednesday. “I love being around those guys. They’re really fun. They don’t get enough credit for how many plays they do make. I’m …

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Warner pinpoints root cause of 49ers’ famous second-half surges

Warner pinpoints root cause of 49ers’ famous second-half surges originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers oddly play better during the second halves of NFL seasons. And San Francisco’s star linebacker, Fred Warner, believes he knows why. “I’d hope that we’d win more before the bye as well,” Warner told reporters Wednesday. “But, for some reason, we like …

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Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley are limited with load management days

The Eagles gave quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley load management days. Both players were limited Wednesday. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring), outside linebacker Nolan Smith (groin) and linebacker Ben VanSumeren (concussion) did not practice. Offensive guard Mekhi Becton (ankle), wide receiver AJ Brown (knee), defensive end Bryce Huff (wrist), offensive tackle Fred Johnson (knee), center Cam Jurgens …

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Vanderbilt football injury report vs South Carolina: Who’s in, who’s out for Week 11 game

No. 25 Vanderbilt football is somewhat banged-up heading into Saturday’s matchup against South Carolina at FirstBank Stadium. Starting receiver Quincy Skinner Jr. is among the players listed as questionable in the initial availability report Wednesday. Running back Sedrick Alexander and quarterback Diego Pavia were both listed as probable, an acknowledgement that the two have been playing through various ailments. Pavia …

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Dak Prescott could need season-ending surgery on hamstring, per report

Dak Prescott injured his hamstring Sunday and the news has only become worse for the Dallas Cowboys. On Sunday, prognosis was unclear after the game. On Monday, it was reported he would have to miss multiple games. On Tuesday, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones conceded that Prescott was likely headed to injured reserve, which would force him to miss at least …

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DJ Moore says “tweaked” ankle forced him to leave the field mid-play

Bears wide receiver DJ Moore defended himself amid criticism he quit on his quarterback and his team Sunday. Moore left the field as Caleb Williams still was scrambling against the Cardinals during a first quarter play. Moore offered an explanation Wednesday. “Tweaked the ankle,” Moore said, via Mark Potash of the Chicago Sun-Times. “I was coming back [toward the quarterback], …

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