Keenan Allen feels foot discomfort after cleat issue, but Bears not worried about Week 1 status originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. – Keenan Allen remained sideline at Bears practice on Wednesday after a cleat issue bothered him last week. The Bears don’t seem overly concerned with his absence, however. “Some discomfort in his foot, but he …

Much like a year ago, Cincinnati Bearcats football can kickstart their season with a convincing victory over an opponent they should beat. Last year, Coach Scott Satterfield’s first UC team began by thumping Eastern Kentucky 66-13 then had follow-up games with Pitt and Miami University. This year insert the Towson Tigers into the opening slot, a Division I FCS school …

The 49ers’ initial 53-player roster wasn’t its opening day 53-player roster. The team made several moves to its active roster Wednesday. The 49ers re-signed offensive lineman Ben Bartch, tight end Eric Saubert and cornerback Rock Ya-Sin to one-year deals. They released the three players Tuesday in a procedural move. It allowed them to put offensive lineman Jon Feliciano and cornerback …

Aug. 28—PULLMAN — Ever since they began working together, in the first few days of 2023, Washington State edges coach Frank Maile and defensive tackles coach Pete Kaligis took care to align their coaching styles. They understood how similar their position groups are, so there’s a lot of similarities in the ways they train their players: shedding blocks , mentality, …

Did Jerod Mayo tip his hand on Patriots’ starting QB decision? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jerod Mayo knows who will start for the New England Patriots at quarterback in Week 1. But he isn’t ready to tell us. The Patriots head coach confirmed Wednesday he’s “made a decision” on whether Jacoby Brissett or Drake Maye will start at …

Aug. 28—Lot of ways a story about Jason Eck can go. Most of them unpredictable. How’d the son of a long-time college basketball coach get caught up in this football racket? Why’d he pull an about-face on his mother’s wishes that he go to law school in favor of getting into coaching? And what can a person learn from the …

Louis Rees-Zammit has been linked with a switch to the Jacksonville Jaguars according to reports in the United States. The former Wales rugby star missed out on the Kansas City Chief’s 53-man NFL roster and was expected to continue his contract on their practice squad. Rees-Zammit, 23, has since removed his Chiefs profile picture from his social media accounts amid …

Oct 23, 2021; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies helmet on the sideline during the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports No matter how much Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko has tried to temper expectations for 5-star athlete Terry Bussey, the college football world can’t help but pile on. …

Patriots practice squad tracker: Latest news, rumors and signings originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots trimmed down their roster to 53 players by Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline, but building out the initial practice squad for the upcoming NFL season remains a work in progress. The Patriots announced their first seven practice squad signings Wednesday afternoon. …

It is a battle between neighbors (only 65 miles apart) as Eastern Illinois takes the short trip to Champaign, IL to take on the Fighting Illini in one of many FCS vs. FBS matchups in Week 1 in college football. This is the 4th year for Bret Bielema at Illinois. He has sandwiched a pair of 5-7 seasons around an …

When the Steelers traded for quarterback Justin Fields in March, it was assumed that: (1) Russell Wilson would be the starter; and (2) Justin Fields would have a package of plays. Now that Wilson has staved of Fields to keep the QB1 position, the question becomes whether the Steelers will use Fields. Rich Eisen posed that question to Steelers coach …

Three days before his junior season begins, Drew Allar seemed looser and freer than he did at any point last season. His Penn State teammates have noticed the change in him and the way he carries himself. “He’s more comfortable, confident, mature and vocal,” center Nick Dawkins said. “I love to see it. His confidence and maturity are the easiest …

Troy Reeder, who takes over as the Rams starting middle linebacker, keeps an eye on quarterback Matthew Stafford during practice. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Troy Reeder left the Rams’ facility, returned home to see his wife and son and enjoyed dinner with the family. It was a “nice normal” evening, Reeder said Wednesday. Much had changed for the …

HILLSDALE COUNTY — 8-player football programs are back on the gridiron this weekend as the season gets underway for MHSAA high school football. More: Reading football seniors are ready to take down rivals in pursuit of a Big 8 crown in 2024 Teams will be playing Thursday and Friday nights. Athletes and coaches had a chance to discuss their teams …

Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson parlayed “pole position” into the starting job. The race apparently was closer than expected, with Justin Fields performing well enough in preseason games and practice to make coach Mike Tomlin strategize about his options. Ultimately, Wilson makes sense, for now. He has the experience. He has thrived on a roster with a strong defense and a …