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In Roob’s Eagles Observations: How Jalen Hurts is responding to a new role

In Roob’s Eagles Observations: How Jalen Hurts is responding to a new role originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia How the Eagles’ run-first offense is bringing out the best in Jalen Hurts, an underrated guy on the defense and an all-time Eagle that Jalen Carter reminds me of. It’s Thanksgiving Week but more importantly it’s Eagles-Ravens Week, and we’ve got …

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Auston Matthews spurs Leafs in return from nine-game absence

Nov 30, 2024, 10:26 PM ET TAMPA, Fla. — Auston Matthews picked up an assist in his return to the lineup and Joseph Woll stopped 38 shots as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Saturday night Chris Tanev had a goal and an assist and Mitch Marner added two assists. Nick Robertson, John Tavares and …

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Eagles at Ravens predictions for Week 13 of the NFL season

Eagles at Ravens predictions for Week 13 of the NFL season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles (9-2) are on the road to face the Ravens (8-4) on Sunday afternoon. Let’s get to the predictions: Reuben Frank (6-5) This is one of the more intriguing matchups in recent Eagles history. The Ravens and Eagles both have multi-dimensional quarterbacks …

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NFL fines Anthony Richardson $22,511 for initiating contact with crown of helmet

When a quarterback and a defender have a head-to-head collision, the defender is usually blamed. But not this time. Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson was fined $22,511 by the NFL for a helmet-to-helmet hit with Lions defensive back Brian Branch in Sunday’s game. Officially, the NFL referred to Richardson’s infraction as “Unnecessary Roughness (use of the helmet).” Richardson did lower his …

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Commanders waive Emmanuel Forbes, put Austin Ekeler on IR

Cornerback Emmanuel Forbes was the Commanders’ first-round pick in 2023, but his time with the team has already come to an end. Forbes was waived off of the team’s roster on Saturday. The Commanders also announced that they placed running back Austin Ekeler on injured reserve. Forbes has only played in six games this season and he played sparingly when …

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Buccaneers rule out Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, elevate QB Michael Pratt

The Buccaneers announced a couple of changes to the roster for Sunday’s game against the Panthers. Edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka has been downgraded to out and did not travel with the team to Charlotte. Quarterback Michael Pratt is being elevated from the practice squad on a temporary basis. Tryon-Shoyinka injured his ankle during last Sunday’s win over the Giants. He …

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NHL trade grades: Wild add former top pick David Jiricek

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterNov 30, 2024, 08:20 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. In need of a change, defenseman David Jiricek found one Saturday when the Columbus Blue Jackets traded the former No. 6 overall pick to the Minnesota Wild. The Wild received Jiricek and a 2025 fifth-round pick, with the Blue Jackets receiving …

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Giants wanted Daniel Jones to stay home, with pay

On Thursday, Fox’s Tom Brady criticized former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones for asking to be released, after he was benched for business reasons. Brady prefaced his comments by saying this: “I don’t know how that whole situation went down. . . .” So we did the legwork for him. Here’s what we learned, per a source with knowledge of the …

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Seahawks elevate QB Jaren Hall, S Ty Okada

The Seahawks are bringing quarterback Jaren Hall up from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Jets. Hall was a Vikings fifth-round pick in 2023 and he signed with the Seahawks in September. This is the first time that he has been called up to the active roster, but he made a pair of starts for Minnesota during his …

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Jets put Tyron Smith on IR

Jets left tackle Tyron Smith was called a candidate for injured reserve early this week and his status changed on Saturday. The NFL’s daily transaction report shows that Smith went from being a candidate to being on the list. Smith has a neck injury and will miss at least four games, but the nature of the injury and the timing …

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Browns rule out Cedric Tillman, Juan Thornhill, Jedrick Wills

The Browns won’t have wide receiver Cedric Tillman against the Broncos on Monday night. Tillman has been ruled out with a concussion. He had 29 catches for 339 yards and three touchdowns while starting six of the first 11 games of the season for Cleveland. Safety Juan Thornhill (calf) and tackle Jedrick Wills (knee) were also ruled out on Saturday. …

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Patriots-Colts preview: Pats entering a crucial ‘evaluation period’

Patriots-Colts preview: Pats entering a crucial ‘evaluation period’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — There should be two primary objectives for the Patriots for the remainder of the 2024 season. No. 1? Establish something in the way of a culture, a standard and an identity in Jerod Mayo’s first year as head coach. Still plenty of work to …

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Commanders place Austin Ekeler on IR, release 2023 first-rounder Emmanuel Forbes

The Washington Commanders put running back Austin Ekeler on injured reserve because of a concussion Saturday. He will miss at least four weeks, starting with the Commanders’ game Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.  Ekeler was concussed in the final minute of a Week 12 loss to the Dallas Cowboys and taken to a hospital for further evaluation. The 29-year-old was …

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