Offensive coordinator Frank Smith leads the Dolphins high-powered offense and was the Chargers offensive line coach in 2021. (Lynne Sladky / Associated Press) So where do the Chargers go from here? They fired their coach and general manager Friday, which gives them something of a jump on the six or seven teams that will make similar big changes over the …
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Panthers place veteran TE Hayden Hurst on IR after amnesia resulting from concussion
The Carolina Panthers have placed Hayden Hurst on injured reserve just weeks after the veteran tight end’s father, Jerry Hurst, posted on social media that his son was diagnosed with post-traumatic amnesia following a concussion sustained in Week 10 against the Chicago Bears. Shortly after his father’s concerning post, which asked for prayers for his son, Hurst took to X, …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers injury update: Jets QB practicing with team, Robert Saleh says veteran ‘looks normal to me’
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is one step closer to being back on the field for a game, though whether or not that will happen this season is still unknown. Jets head coach Robert Saleh gave an update on Rodgers’ Achilles recovery, which is progressing a lot faster than many expected. Saleh said Rodgers “pushed it” in practice on …
Read More »How does Cowboys’ Stephon Gilmore shut down No. 1 WRs at age 33? By treating his body like a ‘Lamborghini’
FRISCO, Texas — “It’s hard,” Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn said last week. “When you play at cornerback and at quarterback, everyone sees what’s going on at those two positions. When you’re watching at home on TV, it’s easy to evaluate those positions.” Quinn said the quote above after Cowboys second-year cornerback DaRon Bland, who leads the NFL with …
Read More »Colts’ Michael Pittman Jr.: No contract extension ‘worked out’ for me
Michael Pittman Jr. is putting together arguably the best season of his four-year NFL career for the Indianapolis Colts and doing so at an opportune time, as the wide receiver is a free agent after the 2023 season. Pittman feels that failing to reach a contract extension with the Colts before this season was a blessing in disguise for his …
Read More »Kaleb McGary out, three other offensive linemen questionable for Falcons
The Falcons will definitely be missing one starting offensive lineman for Sunday’s game against the Panthers and they could be without as many as four of them. Right tackle Kaleb McGary has been ruled out after missing practice all week. McGary is listed with a knee injury and an illness. Left tackle Jake Matthews (knee), center Drew Dalman (ankle), and …
Read More »2023 NFL Week 15 odds, best bets Cowboys-Bills, Ravens-Jaguars
Jason McIntyre Co-Host of THE HERD and FOX Sports Betting Analyst NFL Week 14 is in the books, and now that Week 15 is here, we are officially down to four more Sundays of the regular season! The playoffs can’t get here fast enough as many of the games this week are centered around point spreads of 3, which makes …
Read More »Texans QB C.J. Stroud misses another practice in concussion protocol, won’t play Titans in Week 15, per report
Getty Images Texans rookie phenom C.J. Stroud suffered a concussion in Week 14 against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium, and has yet to practice this week as he remains in concussion protocol. His timeline to return is not known. Stroud, who missed another practice Friday, will not play in Week 15 against the Tennessee Titans, according to NFL Media. …
Read More »Chargers fire Brandon Staley: Ranking every NFL head coaching vacancy amid 2023 changes
The Chargers wasted no time responding to a historically poor Thursday night loss to the Raiders, dismissing both head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco on Friday. Los Angeles’ move marks the third different in-season coaching change of the 2023 NFL season, and they could be just a precursor to more overhaul in the 2024 offseason. As it …
Read More »Darren Waller, Dexter Lawrence questionable to play for Giants
Tight end Darren Waller returned to practice for the Giants this week, but the team isn’t saying whether he’ll play against the Saints on Sunday. Waller is listed as questionable to be activated off injured reserve. Waller has been out since suffering a hamstring injury on October 29. Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (hamstring) and left guard Justin Pugh (calf) are …
Read More »Heat is on Eagles coordinators to find way to stop Philly’s disturbing slide
Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter When the Philadelphia Eagles returned to work after being pummeled by the San Francisco 49ers two weeks ago, two fans greeted them outside their practice facility with a sign that read “Run the ball.” This week, when they came back after being crushed by the Dallas Cowboys, one fan stood outside with a sign that …
Read More »How Cowboys’ Dak Prescott knew Brandon Aubrey was special before kicker’s historic start to NFL career
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys rookie kicker Brandon Aubrey is living the dream as a pro athlete. He’s in his third professional sports league — MLS to USFL to NFL– and just won NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his efforts in the Cowboys’ 33-13 demolition of the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 14. “Yeah, it’s awesome,” Aubrey said Wednesday. …
Read More »Chargers fire Brandon Staley, GM Tom Telesco one day after 42-point blowout loss to Raiders in Week 15
Brandon Staley’s never ending hot seat finally burned up. The Los Angeles Chargers fired Staley as head coach following Thursday night’s blowout loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, ending a tumultuous three-year stint as head coach of the franchise, the team announced. The Chargers also fired general manager Tom Telesco, who has been the team’s general manager since 2013. The …
Read More »Blue Jackets F Patrik Laine out 6 weeks with fractured clavicle
Dec 15, 2023, 01:43 PM ET Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine will be off the ice for six weeks because of a fractured clavicle, the team said Friday. He suffered the injury Thursday night in a 6-5 win over the Maple Leafs when Toronto defenseman William Lagesson tripped him during the second period. Laine, 25, missed nine games earlier …
Read More »Chargers name Giff Smith interim HC, JoJo Wooden interim G.M.
The Chargers have named their interim replacements for former head coach Brandon Staley and former General Manager Tom Telesco, who were fired earlier on Friday. Outside linebackers coach Giff Smith will take over as interim head coach and director of player personnel JoJo Wooden will be the team’s interim G.M., the team announced. Smith has been with the Chargers since …
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