Daily Archives: November 14, 2024

Injured UF QB DJ Lagway making strides to play against LSU

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 …

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Dak Prescott underwent season-ending surgery Wednesday

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 …

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Florida’s initial SEC Availability Report ahead of LSU matchup

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 …

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Bosa addresses viral Mayfield play from 49ers’ win over Bucs

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 …

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Takeaways from Billy Napier’s midweek press conference ahead of LSU game

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 …

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Bears WR Keenan Allen on former OC Shane Waldron: ‘too nice of a guy’

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 …

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Broncos open WR Josh Reynolds’ 21-day practice window

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, …

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Vikings rookie J.J. McCarthy had injection to alleviate knee swelling

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 …

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Patriots S Kyle Dugger limited in his return to practice

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 …

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Jets’ Aaron Rodgers on playing in 2025: ‘I think so, yeah’

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,” …

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Sam Darnold limited in Wednesday’s practice with hand injury

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 …

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Big Ten teams dominate the top ten in latest rankings

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 …

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