How Shane Waldron plans to help Caleb Williams thrive behind Bears’ shaky OL originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron described the Bears’ offense’s first two weeks as a learning period. The run game has amassed just 155 yards in two games, with 59 of those coming from rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, who …
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Patriots vs. Jets live updates: Thursday Night Football heads to New England as Aaron Rodgers looks for first AFC East win
Aaron Rodgers got his first (full-game) win in a Week 2 Jets 24-17 victory over the Tennessee Titans, and he’s looking to lead Gang Green into a second-straight victory at the Meadowlands Thursday against the division-rival Patriots. The Jets got that first win of the season after a Week 1 loss at the 49ers. The Patriots have gotten to 1-1 …
Read More »Saints’ Derek Carr reportedly fined $14,000 for Michael Jackson-esque TD celebration
Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints ran roughshod on the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2, winning 44-19 in Arlington, with Carr even dancing in one of Dallas’ end zones with a Michael Jackson-themed touchdown celebration just before haltime. The dance went viral, but it came at a price for Carr, who has been fined $14,000 for his dance moves …
Read More »49ers TE George Kittle misses Thursday’s practice, Week 3 status in question
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle did not practice Thursday and was added to the team’s injury report due to tightness in his hamstring. His status for Week 3’s matchup with the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday is in question, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Additionally, cornerback Charvarius Ward didn’t practice due to hamstring and knee issues and was …
Read More »Taysom Hill gets limited work in his return to practice
Saints tight end Taysom Hill (chest) returned to practice Thursday, getting in limited work. Hill required a trip to the hospital after injuring his chest during Sunday’s win against the Cowboys, but he did fly back to New Orleans with the team. Saints coach Dennis Allen said he’s hopeful Hill will play in Week 3, and Hill’s return to practice …
Read More »Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini showcases skills in first practice
Sep 19, 2024, 06:31 PM ET SAN JOSE, Calif. — No. 1 overall draft pick Macklin Celebrini’s first official practice with the San Jose Sharks provided a needed bit of optimism for a franchise that has had little success in recent years. The absence of captain Logan Couture was a reason for concern, as he has no timeline to return …
Read More »Eagles injury report: C.J. Gardner-Johnson misses Thursday’s practice
Eagles injury report: C.J. Gardner-Johnson misses Thursday’s practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson missed Thursday’s practice after popping up on the injury report with a foot injury. It’s unclear when Gardner-Johnson suffered the injury — he was not on Wednesday’s report — but now his status for Sunday’s game in New Orleans, against his former …
Read More »FOX Super 6 contest: Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica’s NFL Week 3 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 3 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 »Stafford lauds ‘relentless’ Warner as Rams prepare for 49ers
Stafford lauds ‘relentless’ Warner as Rams prepare for 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “49ers Now” with Carlos Ramirez and Jennifer Lee Chan at 4 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford knows a challenge awaits him Sunday when the …
Read More »Panthers QB Bryce Young says he was surprised to learn about benching but accepts blame
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young said he was surprised to learn from head coach Dave Canales that he’d been benched and accepted blame for the team’s struggles on the field. “It was not something that I was necessarily expecting,” Young said following Thursday’s practice. “Obviously not something that was great to hear. But I respect coach Canales and the organization.” …
Read More »Chukwuma Okorafor ineligible to return to Patriots this season
Chukwuma Okorafor ineligible to return to Patriots this season originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Veteran offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor will not play another down for the New England Patriots in 2024. Okorafor was placed on the exempt/left squad list on Saturday. The 27-year-old reportedly left the team to “ponder his future” in the NFL. The Patriots moved Okorafor from …
Read More »Former Cardinals GM Steve Keim joining Klutch Sports Group
Former Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim is joining Klutch Sports Group as the agency’s general manager, ESPN reported on Thursday. The two-time National Football League Executive of the Year is believed to be the first NFL GM to join a sports agency in the general manager role. Clutch CEO Rich Paul, known most famously for being the agent of …
Read More »Warner’s elite play rubbing off on Bosa, 49ers defenders
Warner’s elite play rubbing off on Bosa, 49ers defenders originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “49ers Now” with Carlos Ramirez and Jennifer Lee Chan at 4 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. His 49ers teammates, and other NFL defenders, can take a page out of …
Read More »Texans’ C.J. Stroud tops Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes in NFL product sales
The NFL Players Association released the top 10 player sales across all officially licensed products from March 1-May 31 this week. According to the NFLPA, “the products range from adult and youth game jerseys, T-shirts, hoodies, bobbleheads, plush toys, socks, face coverings, headbands, figurines, wall decals, backpacks, pennants, photos, drinkware, pet products and more.” On the list, five players are …
Read More »49ers TE George Kittle misses Thursday’s practice with hamstring injury
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle did not practice on Thursday and his status for Week 3’s game versus the Los Angeles Rams is in question. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle did not practice on Thursday and was added to the team’s injury report due to tightness in his hamstring. His status for Week …
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