Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert suffered a fractured ring finger on his throwing hand last week and reports indicate the Chargers’ big-armed quarterback will likely sit as the Chargers visit the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday Night Football. This will drastically alter the appeal of popular NFL DFS picks such as Austin Ekeler and Keenan Allen. How confident can daily …

There’s a new boss in New Jersey. After just four starts, quarterback Tommy DeVito has become an instant fan favorite among New York Giants fans. Shoot, his father and agent have become stars when the two exchanged kisses while mimicking DeVito’s unique celebration during Monday’s come-from-behind win over the Green Bay Packers.  DeVito’s rise is more than just a good …

After Ohio State football quarterback Kyle McCord entered the transfer portal, leaving QB1 vacant for the Buckeyes, many wondered who was going to be head coach Ryan Day’s guy. Although there was no official announcement, when Devin Brown spoke to the media on Tuesday afternoon, he may have tipped Day’s hand, saying that he was excited to get the opportunity …

USATSI Miami Dolphins wide receiverTyreek Hill has been labeled as day-to-day by coach Mike McDaniel after the star injured his ankle during Monday night’s loss to the Tennessee Titans.  Hill suffered the injury late in the the first quarter and didn’t return until the third quarter, but was limited and struggled to stay on the field because of his ailing ankle.  The …

Texas A&M linebacker Edgerrin Cooper announced Tuesday that he is entering the 2024 NFL draft. He will not play in the Texas Bowl against Oklahoma State. “Like many in my position, my goal has always been to achieve the professional level of football,” Cooper wote on social media. “I’ve spent much of my college career perfecting my craft and bettering …

A composite image shows (from left to right) The Desert Sun’s picks for 2023 Defensive Player of the Year Braden Cervello of Xavier Prep, 2023 Most Valuable Player Myles Harper of Yucca Valley and 2023 Offensive Player of the Year Aaron Ramirez of Coachella Valley. Back in September, the Yucca Valley High School football team took the field on a …

Will Levis made some rare plays from a quarterback in the Titans’ upset win over the Dolphins on Monday night, throwing his body around to fight for extra yardage on scrambles. The most notable instance of Levis fighting through tackles came in the middle of the second quarter when he stepped out of a sack, running five yards downfield before …

Getty Images Former NFL punter Matt Araiza’s civil lawsuit accusing him of rape has been dropped. In exchange of the suit being dismissed, Araiza will dismiss his defamation claim against his accuser, according to Yahoo Sports.  Araiza reserves the right to sue the accuser’s lawyer, which he has previously vowed to do.  Last August, Araiza was one of three San …

Do the New York Giants really have something at quarterback with Tommy DeVito? Is he actually good? Every NFL-watching Italian-American, especially those native to or residing in the New York-New Jersey metro area is wondering. And they probably have their guess.  As someone with plenty of Italian heritage, I’m going to work as hard as the DeVitos did slinging chicken …

As No. 4 Alabama prepares to take on No. 1 Michigan in the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff Semifinal, many fans and analysts are focusing on what the Tide has done well in order to get to the playoffs. What they aren’t focusing on is what the team has done wrong. Mistakes can be costly, and in a game where …

The San Francisco 49ers are 10-3, tied with the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens for the best record in the NFL — and each team is led by star quarterbacks. However, only Brock Purdy is doing something the NFL hasn’t seen since the glory days of Joe Montana. Purdy has completed at least 70% of his passes in …

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 11: Connor Williams #58 of the Miami Dolphins warms up prior to a game against the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium on December 11, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) The Miami Dolphins got bad news Tuesday on the heels of Monday’s loss to the Tennessee Titans. Starting center Connor …

Texas A&M linebacker Taurean York had a phenomenal first year in College Station and has earned the accolades to match his production following the regular season. According to Carter Karels of GigEm247, York has been selected to the 247Sports True Freshman All-American Team. The young star earned Freshman All-SEC honors this past Thursday. York has already established himself among the …

The regular season has only four weeks left, and the playoff race is as wide open as it could possibly be. No team in the AFC has clinched a playoff berth, and only the San Francisco 49ers have secured a spot in the NFC. Moreover, just two teams — the Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots — have officially been …

Getty Images Jedrick Wills will miss the rest of the 2023 season after the Cleveland Browns offensive tackle underwent arthroscopic knee surgery. He is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of the 2024 season. Willis was placed on injured reserve on Nov. 7 after getting injured during the Browns’ win over the Cardinals in Week …