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Morgan Moses, John Simpson return to Jets practice

The Jets got three starting offensive linemen back on the practice field Thursday. Right tackle Morgan Moses (knee), left tackle Tyron Smith (rest), and left guard John Simpson (groin) were all limited participants after missing practice entirely last week. Left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle, personal) remained out of practice, but most of the blockers seem to be on track to …

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Former 49ers QB Young declares Cowboys are ‘so frickin’ cooked’

Former 49ers QB Young declares Cowboys are ‘so frickin’ cooked’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steve Young has joined the long list of football pundits throwing shade at the Dallas Cowboys. The 49ers legend shot down any notion that the Cowboys can turn it around this season. “The Cowboys are so frickin’ cooked,” Young told Tolbert and Copes …

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What CMC told Sherman about his status for 49ers-Bucs game

What CMC told Sherman about his status for 49ers-Bucs game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As of Thursday afternoon, all signs point to Christian McCaffrey making his 2024 NFL season debut against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. McCaffrey missed the 49ers’ first eight games of the season with bilateral Achilles tendinitis but returned to the practice field on Monday …

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Detroit Lions’ secret weapon: The defensive mind of Aaron Glenn

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Aaron Glenn grew up in the Bordersville neighborhood of Humble, Texas, just on the outskirts of Houston. It was built in the 1920s, a settlement of wooden shacks, created so African Americans could work at a nearby sawmill. The mill eventually closed. Houston Intercontinental Airport was built next door, cordoning the neighborhood off from modern development. …

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Brian Robinson limited, Marshon Lattimore out at Commanders practice

The Commanders may be getting running back Brian Robinson back in the lineup against the Steelers this week, but the prospects of cornerback Marshon Lattimore making his debut are looking a little dimmer. Robinson missed last Sunday with a knee injury, but he got in his second straight limited practice session on Thursday. Lattimore, who joined the team in a …

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NCAA makes Canadian Hockey League players eligible for Div. I

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNNov 7, 2024, 04:53 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The NCAA Division I council voted Thursday to make Canadian Hockey League players eligible for NCAA Division I hockey in 2025, in a decision that could reshape the landscape of both college and major junior hockey. The council ruled players can compete in the CHL …

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49ers QB Purdy shares mindset shift from first NFL start vs. Bucs

49ers QB Purdy shares mindset shift from first NFL start vs. Bucs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — A lot has changed since that late-season game in 2022, when 49ers rookie quarterback Brock Purdy made his first NFL start. One thing on Sunday that likely will be similar for Purdy and the 49ers is the return …

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Does Michael Thomas’ rant about Derek Carr speak for Saints’ locker room?

Former New Orleans Saints All-Pro wide receiver Michael Thomas went on a tirade about Derek Carr on social media Sunday, asserting that the quarterback is the reason for the Saints’ disastrous 2-7 season. On the latest edition of “All Facts No Brakes,” host Keyshawn Johnson — Thomas’ uncle — offered his perspective on why Thomas went on such a scorching …

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CMC’s return brings palpable energy to 49ers’ locker room

CMC’s return brings palpable energy to 49ers’ locker room originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “49ers Now” with Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan at 4 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports App, YouTube and Facebook. SANTA CLARA — Christian McCaffrey’s return to the field could be a boon for …

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Eagles release quarterback Will Grier from practice squad

The Eagles have let quarterback Will Grier go. Grier was released from the practice squad today to make room for defensive end Tarron Jackson, the Eagles announced. The 29-year-old Grier was a 2019 third-round pick of the Panthers who has also spent time with the Cowboys, Bengals, Patriots and Chargers Grier could be an option for the Cowboys to add …

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Cowboys Corner: Lost season without Dak Prescott? Trey Lance time? Playoffs!?

Ralph Vacchiano NFL Reporter David Helman NFL Reporter Rewind to the first weekend of October: The Dallas Cowboys had just won in Pittsburgh and were 3-2, but they weren’t playing well. Anxiety was building, injuries were mounting and something just felt off about this team. Since then, the Cowboys and their beleaguered fan base were reminded of an old adage: …

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Eagles injury report: A couple key Eagles return during Dallas week

Eagles injury report: A couple key Eagles return during Dallas week originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia After missing the first practice day of the week, WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring), OLB Nolan Smith (groin) and LB Ben VanSumeren (concussion) all returned to practice on Thursday. In fact, all 53 players on the active roster appeared to be practicing on Thursday. …

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