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How Russell Wilson got back to neutral

From a purely auditory measure, the chorus of boos had reached a volume impossible to ignore. The Pittsburgh Steelers were hosting the New York Jets for Russell Wilson’s first start with the franchise, and a rowdy Sunday Night Football crowd did not like the pass that landed behind receiver Calvin Austin to start the second quarter. Fans didn’t like the …

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NFL news, injury updates: Chiefs reportedly acquiring DeAndre Hopkins, Bucs’ Chris Godwin to have surgery on ankle

The injury report coming out of Sunday of Week 7 of the NFL season has some big names at the top of it and some potentially season-altering injuries for several teams throughout the league. Several NFL stars, including Cleveland’s Deshaun Watson, Washington’s Jayden Daniels and San Francisco’s Brandon Ayiuk all left their games early on Sunday with injuries, and the …

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Chiefs complete trade for Titans receiver DeAndre Hopkins

The Kansas City Chiefs have traded for Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, according to multiple reports. Hopkins, 32, will help strengthen a receiving corps that has lost Rashee Rice, Marquise Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster to injuries. The Chiefs are sending send a fifth-round draft pick that can become a fourth-rounder if Kansas City reaches the Super Bowl and Hopkins …

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Kenny Gainwell on life as Saquon Barkley’s backup

Kenny Gainwell on life as Saquon Barkley’s backup originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The hardest part is when he gets asked why he’s not playing more. Why he’s not getting more carries. Especially when those questions come from his own family. “It’s kind of hard,” he said. “Especially when you hear your family, your family members, coming up to …

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How Eagles concocted a legitimate fullback out of nowhere

How Eagles concocted a legitimate fullback out of nowhere  originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Ben VanSumeren enjoys pretty much every part of playing fullback. Except one. Since he wears No. 57, he has to report as an eligible receiver every single time he touches the field on offense. “That is annoying,” VanSumeren said. “It’s annoying but it’s …

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A few key Eagles miss practice as they begin Week 8

A few key Eagles miss practice as they begin Week 8 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles were missing a few key players as they kicked off their practice week ahead of their game against the Bengals. Here’s the full injury report from Wednesday: Did not practice: Zack Baun (shoulder), Mekhi Becton (concussion), Dallas Goedert (hamstring), Byron Young …

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Ranking the top NHL prospects: Demidov, Levshunov lead list

Rachel Doerrie, ESPNOct 24, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseRachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. The NHL prospect pipeline rankings for all 32 went out …

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Puka Nacua questionable; Cooper Kupp has no injury designation

Receiver Cooper Kupp is set to return Thursday night when the Rams play the Vikings. He was a full participant in practice all week. Kupp has missed the past four games with an ankle injury. The question is: Will this be Kupp’s final game with the team? He has been the subject of trade speculation. The Rams’ other star receiver, …

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T.J. Hockenson questionable, Aaron Jones off report and set to play

The status of Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson is still up in the air for Thursday night’s game against the Rams. Hockenson (knee) has been listed as questionable for the Week 8 matchup. Hockenson is returning from injured reserve after tearing his ACL and MCL late last season. He will have to be activated to play on Thursday, but his …

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