The Russell Wilson era for the Pittsburgh Steelers is going to have to wait at least a week. The Pittsburgh Steelers ruled out the veteran quarterback with a calf injury 90 minutes before Sunday’s season opener against Atlanta Falcons after watching Wilson warm up. Former Chicago Bears starter Justin Fields will start under center instead. Wilson was deemed questionable for …
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Some of college football’s top teams appeared snakebit in Week 2. Saturday’s schedule saw multiple ranked teams struggle against perceived lesser opponents, including three upsets by unranked foes. That doesn’t include No. 12 Tennessee and No. 3 Texas, who both flexed their muscles with a 51-10 drubbing of No. 23 NC State and a 31-12 win over No. 9 Michigan …
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In addition, there are 12 games on Sunday, including a Bears-Titans matchup that will feature the highly anticipated debut of No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams. Follow all the big plays, scores and highlights here! 10:46p ET Titans at Bears 10:47p ET Texans at Colts 10:47p ET Cardinals at Bills 10:47p ET Jaguars at Dolphins 10:47p ET Patriots at …
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Eagles snap counts: Zack Baun doesn’t leave the field in opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia SÃO PAULO — When the Eagles signed Zack Baun this spring, most folks thought he was going to be used as a situational and highly specialized pass rusher. Nope. Not only is Baun a starting linebacker but he didn’t leave the field in …
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Sep. 8—PULLMAN — Early in the second half of Washington State’s second straight victory to open the season, a 37-16 shellacking of Texas Tech Saturday evening, the hosts almost lost their best running back. True freshman Wayshawn Parker, who posted 69 yards and a touchdown, hobbled off the field. He strolled over to a bench and used a tool to …
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Brady previewed the game, including why Week 1 is a challenge for every team, in an exclusive video on Saturday, which you can watch here. Brady’s first game behind isn’t the only storyline heading into this epic clash, though. Here are some others: — Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson is set to play for the first time since breaking a …
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Russell Wilson made the trip to Atlanta with the Steelers, but his first on-field appearance for his new team may have to wait. Wilson is listed as questionable to play because of a calf injury and NFL Media reports that Justin Fields is more likely to get the start in the season opener. Wilson reportedly told the team that he …
Read More »Jan 6, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; ESPN broadcaster Paul Finebaum during media day at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports It was a running question for years. Then it became a punchline. “Is Texas Back?” Former Texas QB Sam Ehlinger thought so. After leading the Longhorns to a win over Georgia in the Allstate Sugar Bowl, Ehlinger announced …
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The NFL has identified certain players whose on-field actions are putting other players at risk, and has told them they’ll be suspended if they don’t shape up. The league sent a memo about player safety and sportsmanship to more than 20 players and the teams that they play for, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The memo warned that violations …
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Tim Prangley, Trojans Wire When you turn to Trojans Wire, you obviously want analysis and insight, but you also want photos of your favorite USC football players and moments. I was at the Los Angeles Coliseum on Saturday night for the game against Utah State, and I was able to snap some more photos, one week after my well-received photo …
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The Giants open the 2024 NFL season on Sunday afternoon against the Minnesota Vikings. And with three of their next four games on the road, Big Blue really needs to get its season off to a winning start. Here are the biggest stories to watch… Malik Nabers‘ NFL debut The biggest bright spot for the Giants in the offseason has …
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LAFAYETTE – Faith Christian sophomore linebacker Colin Smith, like many of his cohorts, is still trying to find his identity as an athlete during the Eagles maiden voyage into 11-man football. The game has changed for Faith Christian which didn’t have a football program until playing 8-man football in 2023. And since then, the craving for football at the Pre-K …
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It looks like defensive tackle D.J. Reader’s Lions debut will be on hold for at least another week. Reader tore his quad while playing for the Bengals last year and he signed with the Lions as a free agent this offseason. Reader has been practicing with the team for the last few weeks, but he was listed as questionable on …
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TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 09: The College Football Playoff logo is seen before the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) College football enters Week 3 of the 2024 season. Tennessee (2-0) and Texas (2-0) recorded top 25 wins in Week 2. The Vols were …
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Free agent quarterback Ryan Tannehill is not retired, but he is in no rush to return to the field, either. Tannehill would need the perfect opportunity to play this season, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. That would include the team reaching out to him being a playoff contender in need of a quarterback, having a strong offensive line …
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