GAINESVILLE — UF quarterback DJ Lagway is making strides to play when the Gators host LSU Saturday in what would be a rapid return from a left hamstring injury. Coach Billy Napier said Lagway practiced Wednesday, though his workload is modified to prevent a setback. The true freshman remains listed an questionable on the SEC’s availability report, a similar status …

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott underwent successful surgery in New York on Wednesday, Clarence Hill of alldlls.com reports. The surgery repaired a partial avulsion of Prescott’s hamstring tendon. The recovery timeline is three months, and thus, Prescott will finish the season on injured reserve. He was injured in the team’s Week 9 loss to the Falcons. Prescott, who finished second in …

Nov 11, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jordan Allen (6) tackles Florida Gators wide receiver Marcus Burke (88) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports The initial SEC availability report for Florida football’s matchup with the LSU Tigers was released on Wednesday night, and the list of injuries is lengthy for …

Bosa addresses viral Mayfield play from 49ers’ win over Bucs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — There’s one play from the 49ers’ 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that Nick Bosa would like to have back. The All-Pro’s inability to prevent Baker Mayfield from making a play on a game-saving fourth-down converstion by completing a …

AUSTIN, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 09: Head coach Billy Napier of the Florida Gators reacts in the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) During his midweek press conference on Wednesday evening, Florida football head coach Billy Napier addressed several key points ahead of …

The Chicago Bears fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron after nine games in the wake of the team’s three-game losing streak, during which the Bears’ offense and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has struggled mightily.  Why didn’t it work out in Chicago for Waldron? Wide receiver Keenan Allen has a theory. “I would say just probably he was too nice of a …

The Broncos designated wide receiver Josh Reynolds for return from injured reserve, the team announced Wednesday. It opens his 21-day practice window. Reynolds practiced for the first time since injuring finger against the Raiders in Week 5. He is eligible to play in Week 11 if the Broncos activate him before Sunday’s game. On Oct. 18, while on injured reserve, …

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels passes during game against Houston, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. Daniels and the Jayhawks will swoop into LaVell Edwards Stadium Saturday for a late-night showdown with No. 6 BYU. | Charlie Riedel, Associated Press BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff said the other day that he is grateful that he doesn’t have to face BYU’s …

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy had an injection in his right knee earlier this week to alleviate swelling that arose during his rehabilitation program, coach Kevin O’Connell said Wednesday. McCarthy, the 10th overall pick in the NFL draft, tore his meniscus during the first exhibition game on Aug. 10 and had season-ending surgery. “We just wanted to make sure there …

Patriots safety Kyle Dugger returned to practice Wednesday as a limited participant. Dugger has missed the past three games with an ankle injury. Defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. (foot), linebacker Sione Takitaki (hamstring) and cornerback Marcellas Dial (concussion) were new additions to the report coming out of Sunday’s game. None participated in practice. Defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy (neck) and cornerback …

The Chiefs got three of their key players back from injuries Wednesday when wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster joined running back Isiah Pacheco and defensive end Charles Omenihu on the practice squad ahead of this weekend’s trip to Buffalo. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said there’s a chance Smith-Schuster would play in the pivotal matchup between the unbeaten Chiefs and the Bills. …

Colorado’s Will Sheppard runs after a catch against Texas Tech in a Big 12 football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Jones AT&T Stadium. Colorado wide receiver Will Sheppard is no stranger to the physical aspect of playing on the outside. He often uses his big body to his advantage in the red zone and can catch the ball in …

Aaron Rodgers’ stint with the New York Jets could still extend beyond this season — despite plenty of losses and disappointments. The star quarterback, who’ll turn 41 on Dec. 2, previously said he’d like to play a few more years. And he insisted Wednesday that the Jets’ 3-7 start during a tumultuous season has not changed that stance. “Not really,” …

The Vikings listed quarterback Sam Darnold as limited at Wednesday’s practice with a right hand injury. Darnold appeared to injure his hand on his tackle attempt of Jaguars safety Darnell Savage after the quarterback’s third interception Sunday. It came on the first drive of the third quarter, and Darnold didn’t miss any time, playing all 84 snaps. Ben Goessling of …

Jan 10, 2023; Los Angeles, CA, USA; The College Football Playoff National Championship trophy at CFP Champions press conference at Los Angeles Airport Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Big Ten is on top of the college football world after 11 weeks of action in the 2024 season. The conference has four teams within the top six of …