Though quarterback Jared Goff did not practice on Wednesday with an ankle issue, he was not only on the field on Thursday but also took his usual reps. Detroit’s injury report lists Goff as a full participant in the day’s session, putting him on track to start on Sunday, as expected. Goff noted during his weekly news conference on Wednesday …
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New York’s finest? Giants, Jets have racked up more than a decade of struggles
Ralph Vacchiano NFL Reporter There was a ticker tape parade down the Canyon of Heroes in New York back on Feb. 7, 2012. More than a million fans came out to worship their New York football heroes, to scream as they caught glimpses of the New York Giants and the Super Bowl XLVI trophy they brought home. It was a …
Read More »Cowboys K Brandon Aubrey returns to practice after fulfilling jury duty obligations
Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey returned to practice on Thursday after his jury duty obligations finished on Wednesday. Aubrey was selected for jury duty in Tarrant County’s 297th District Court and served on a felony assault case involving domestic violence strangulation. The 12-person jury Aubrey served on sentenced defendant Daniel Rincones guilty on one of the two charges against him, …
Read More »Jets place WR Allen Lazard on IR with chest injury
Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be without one of his favorite targets for at least four games. The Jets have place veteran Allen Lazard on IR ahead of their Thursday night matchup with the Houston Texans due to a chest injury, among a plethora of roster moves. Gang Green also placed DT Leki Fotu on IR, released tight end Anthony …
Read More »Are Patriots’ offensive spacing issues on the receivers or the scheme?
Are Patriots’ offensive spacing issues on the receivers or the scheme? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots’ wide receivers have underperformed in 2024, to put it mildly. But should they shoulder all of the blame for their struggles, or are they not being set up for success by offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt? On the latest …
Read More »Halloween 2024: Athletes show out with costumes
It’s that time of year again. Athletes (and at least one actor) are proving they’re just like us when it comes to their affinity for Halloween. Exhibit A: This assortment of costumes from NHL players. Whether it be a nod to Outkast or channeling “Elf,” there has been no shortage of creative costumes in 2024. Here are how some other …
Read More »Eagles injury update: A couple key players return to practice
Eagles injury update: A couple key players return to practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia A couple key Eagles returned to practice on Thursday as the team gets ready to host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon at the Linc. After missing Wednesday’s session, both Jalen Carter (shoulder) and Landon Dickerson (knee) were back on the field on Thursday. …
Read More »Eagles show signs of success … and dysfunction. Are they fixed or still fragile?
Henry McKenna NFL Reporter It’s fair to feel skeptical about the Philadelphia Eagles — especially after they fell apart last year. The Eagles are fresh off a 37-17 blowout of the Cincinnati Bengals. They’ve won three straight. Philly has pulled into attacking distance for the No. 1 spot in the NFC East and maybe even the NFC. All should be …
Read More »2025 NFL Draft big board 2.0: Cornerbacks take top 2 spots, with QB1 a close call
Happy Halloween! The weather gets crisper, football season is in full swing, why not a midseason top 50 big board for the 2025 NFL Draft to contribute to your sugar rush? While the quarterback and wide receiver class isn’t as top-heavy as last year, there are still plenty of good and interesting players at those spots with real depth and …
Read More »Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini returns to team activities
Oct 31, 2024, 03:17 PM ET SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks announced rookie Macklin Celebrini will return to team activities on Thursday, nearly three weeks after he was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Celebrini, the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft in June, had made an impressive debut by recording a goal …
Read More »Jordan Love on the field for Thursday’s practice
The Lions and Packers both practiced without their quarterbacks on Wednesday, but Thursday brought a change in status for both teams. Reporters at the open portion of Packers practice shared video of Jordan Love going through the early stages of the team’s workout. Lions quarterback Jared Goff was back at practice in Detroit after sitting on Wednesday with an ankle …
Read More »Three former 49ers coaches among nine HOF semifinalists
Three former 49ers coaches among nine HOF semifinalists originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Three former 49ers coaches are among nine semifinalists announced Thursday for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. George Seifert, a two-time Super Bowl-winning head coach of the 49ers, joins former 49ers assistant coaches Mike Shanahan and Mike Holmgren as semifinalists, the Hall of Fame announced. …
Read More »Edge with an edge: Jennings deemed ‘a problem’ by opposing coaches
Edge with an edge: Jennings deemed ‘a problem’ by opposing coaches originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — When the Patriots coaching staff gathers players next spring to show them clips of what exactly they’re looking for from a technique standpoint, odds are Anfernee Jennings is going to be featured. Few defenders have been more dependable than Jennings in …
Read More »Fantasy hockey rookie watch – Who to start, bench or stash
Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyOct 31, 2024, 02:00 PM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 That new, young winger is fitting in A-OK in Philadelphia, isn’t he? One of a small handful of rookies to satisfy preseason expectations to date, Matvei Michkov has four goals, three primary assists, and two secondary helpers through 10 contests. His individual expected …
Read More »Jared Goff back at practice on Thursday
Lions quarterback Jared Goff was named the NFC offensive player of the month on Thursday and he’s on track to be under center against the Packers to kick off November. Goff did not practice on Wednesday because of an ankle injury he picked up during last Sunday’s win over the Titans. Neither Goff nor anyone else from the team indicated …
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