This embedded content is not available in your region. Nate Tice & Charles McDonald join forces to look ahead to Week 6 of NFL action and answer mailbag questions from listeners. Nate and Charles start with some key Week 6 matchups as they analyze each one through the lens of the rookie starting quarterbacks. The duo give their thoughts on …
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Aaron Rodgers limited in practice by ankle injury
Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers was a limited participant in the first practice of the Jeff Ulbrich era. After last Sunday’s loss to the Vikings in London, Rodgers said he suffered a low-ankle sprain on a hit during the game. Rodgers was set to be checked out on the sideline, but the Jets retained the ball after a Vikings penalty on …
Read More »Bijan Robinson has a limited practice with a hamstring injury
The Falcons added running back Bijan Robinson to the practice report Thursday, listing him as a limited participant with a hamstring injury. Robinson was limited for one practice in Week 4 with a shoulder injury and twice was limited in practices in Week 5 with his hamstring issue. He has not missed any games this season. The second-year back is …
Read More »Davante Adams is on the decline, but these 5 teams could make a trade work
Davante Adams’ trade request from the Las Vegas Raiders sent the NFL into a tizzy, with executives, coaches, and scouts attempting to connect the dots between the *All-Pro and his future team. While it is apparent that Adams would prefer to reconnect with one of his former quarterbacks to help the veteran cement his legacy as an all-time great and …
Read More »Jets’ Aaron Rodgers takes blame for Robert Saleh firing: ‘I play better, this doesn’t happen’
The Robert Saleh era is over for the New York Jets after three-plus seasons, as team owner Woody Johnson fired the head coach on Tuesday in the wake of the team’s 2-3 start and elevated defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich to interim head coach. Furthermore, Ulbrich took play-calling duties away from offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett in favor of quarterbacks coach and …
Read More »49ers elevate two players from practice squad for Week 6 vs. Seahawks
49ers elevate two players from practice squad for Week 6 vs. Seahawks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SEATTLE — The 49ers on Thursday elevated two undrafted rookies from the practice squad to be available to face the Seattle Seahawks in a key NFC West game. The 49ers brought up defensive tackle Evan Anderson and safety Jaylen Mahoney to …
Read More »Patriots Mailbag: The Drake Maye dilemma, expanding the offense and more
Patriots Mailbag: The Drake Maye dilemma, expanding the offense and more originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Drake Maye era in New England has officially begun. But plenty of fans are wondering why that era is beginning this Sunday against the Houston Texans, and not later (or earlier). Let’s hit your questions on the new QB1 and more in …
Read More »All signs point toward Eagles being at full strength vs. Browns
All signs point toward Eagles being at full strength vs. Browns originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles were at full strength again at practice on Thursday at the NovaCare Complex. For the second straight day, stars players A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Lane Johnson were all full participants in practice. With a few days before the Eagles’ Week …
Read More »Steelers WR George Pickens says he was unaware about NFL rules banning messages on eye black
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens said he was unaware of the NFL rule prohibiting players from writing messages on their eye black during games. Pickens wrote a message that included an expletive during Pittsburgh’s 20-17 loss to Dallas on Sunday night. The third-year pro finished with three catches for a season-low 26 yards against the Cowboys with the phrase …
Read More »Sauce Gardner on Robert Saleh: “We’re doing it for him still”
Some think Jets coach Robert Saleh had lost the locker room. If he did, cornerback Sauce Gardner wasn’t among them. The third-year player, who was a first-team All Pro in both of his first two seasons, told reporters on Thursday that the firing of Saleh still feels weird, via Kimberley A. Martin of ESPN.com. “If I’m being honest,” Gardner said …
Read More »FOX Super 6 contest: Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica’s NFL Week 6 picks
Chris Fallica FOX Sports Wagering Expert What’s better than watching football? Watching football and winning money! You can partake in the best of both worlds while watching Week 6 of the NFL season this weekend with our free-to-play FOX Super 6 game. How do you play? Enter the NFL Super 6 contest by predicting the correct answers to six questions …
Read More »Joe Mixon felt good in practice return, decision on playing to come after Friday’s practice
Running back Joe Mixon was back at practice for the Texans on Thursday, but a decision about his status for Sunday’s game against the Patriots is still pending. Mixon said that his ankle felt good in his return to the field and said he expects to practice again on Friday before any decision is made about his status for this …
Read More »Perry: Drake Maye has ‘exceeded expectations’ in an important area
Perry: Drake Maye has ‘exceeded expectations’ in an important area originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Let’s be honest: This isn’t the ideal week for Drake Maye to make his first NFL start. The New England Patriots rookie, who was officially named the team’s starting quarterback on Wednesday, will face a fierce Houston Texans defense that leads the NFL in …
Read More »Eagles sign C.J. Uzomah to practice squad
Tight end C.J. Uzomah is getting a second chance with the Eagles. Uzomah failed to make the team during training camp this summer, but the Eagles announced that he has signed to their practice squad on Thursday. Defensive back Caden Sterns was released from the squad in a corresponding move. Uzomah spent the last two seasons with the Jets and …
Read More »George McCaskey confirms Bears’ 2020 interest in Tom Brady
Tom Brady recently filled garbage time during a Fox broadcast by claiming that the Bears quietly pursued him in free agency, in 2020. Bears chairman George McCaskey has confirmed the past interest in Brady. “Well, that seems like ancient history at this point,” McCaskey said from England, site of his team’s Week 6 game, via Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com. “I …
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