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The Carolina Panthers’ decision to bench Bryce Young after only 18 games continues a trend of No. 1 overall picks enjoying mixed success in the NFL.  Since 2011 (the first year of the rookie wage scale), 10 quarterbacks have been selected with the first overall pick, and they have combined for zero Super Bowl wins. Cam Newton is the only …

While the Chargers are practicing in Charlotte this week to prepare for their matchup with the Steelers, it’s still unclear whether or not quarterback Justin Herbert will be available to play. Via multiple reporters on the scene, Herbert was on the field in pads for Los Angeles’ Thursday practice with his ankle heavily taped. However, Herbert did not participate in …

Sep 19, 2024, 03:06 PM ET The Detroit Red Wings signed top defenseman Moritz Seider to a seven-year deal worth almost $60 million on Thursday. The annual average value of the contract is $8.55 million. The Red Wings took the ice for the first time in training camp on Thursday without Seider, No. 1 on their defense depth chart, but …

The Eagles’ decisions on offense at the end of their loss to the Falcons have been the subject of much discussion this week, but the tenor of the discourse about throwing on third down and kicking a field goal on fourth down would have been a lot different if the Eagles defense had stepped up. Atlanta started their game-winning drive …

Breer details Patriots’ eye-opening contract offer to Nick Caley originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Nick Caley must really like Los Angeles. Caley, who worked with the New England Patriots from 2015 to 2022, spent last season as the Rams’ tight ends coach and added “pass game coordinator” to his responsibilities in 2024. Prior to that promotion, however, the Patriots …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNSep 19, 2024, 01:21 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba said there isn’t “any animosity” with management after offseason reports that the team was trying to trade him. Trouba, 30, has two years left on a seven-year contract that carries a cap hit of $8 million. …

Metric shows Aiyuk progressing after slow start to 49ers season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandon Aiyuk appears to be trending in the right direction after a slow start to the 2024 NFL season. The 49ers’ star receiver recorded just two receptions for 28 receiving yards in San Francisco’s Week 1 win over the New York Jets before …

Patrick Everson FOX Sports Betting Analyst The public betting masses took a beating in NFL Week 2, but they’re back for more in NFL Week 3 odds, putting a lot of their eggs in one basket. However, it’s the most unexpected basket compared with, say, two weeks ago. And it’s not just public bettors. “The public and the sharps are …

C.J. Stroud jokes with Jaylon Johnson about his podcast with Richard Sherman originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago A little over a month ago, Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson appeared on Richard Sherman’s podcast, giving viewers an inside look at his interception last season against the Vikings. The two broke down Johnson’s film against the Vikings during Week 12 of the …

Sep 19, 2024, 01:51 PM ET IRVINE, Calif. — Radko Gudas has been named the first captain of the Anaheim Ducks since Ryan Getzlaf’s retirement two seasons ago. The Ducks made the announcement on the first day of training camp Thursday. Gudas joined Anaheim a year ago as a free agent. The 34-year-old Czech defenseman had six goals, 12 assists …

Kobie Turner, Rams hope to stop 49ers’ ‘smoke and mirrors’ offense originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Los Angeles Rams’ defense will have its hands full against the 49ers’ high-powered offense on Sunday at SoFi Stadium, even with star playmakers Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel out of action. Both teams are familiar with one another’s schemes on both …

C.J. Stroud insists he wasn’t trying to show up Caleb Williams during their postgame interaction following the Texans’ win on Sunday. In a clip shared by NFL Films on Tuesday, Stroud was heard giving Williams words of encouragement and advice. He then appeared to grab Williams to re-engage in the conversation as the Bears’ rookie quarterback was about to walk …

Sep 19, 2024, 01:21 PM ET Goalie Robin Lehner failed to report to the Vegas Golden Knights, forcing the club 41328705 to weigh its options regarding a player who has not played in more than two years because of a hip injury. Lehner underwent hip surgery in August 2022 and was placed on long-term injured reserve. Club management has not …

It was a middling return for the Week 2 sleeper page. Daniel Jones was the QB6 (thanks, Commanders) and at least Wan’Dale Robinson and Alexander Mattison both scored a touchdown, although they did just about nothing else. Let’s move forward and see what’s available in Week 3. Minshew’s been one of the stunners of the young season, leading the NFL …

Sep 19, 2024, 12:39 PM ET FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Kyle Okposo is going out as a Stanley Cup champion. Okposo, who capped his 17 NHL seasons by winning the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers, announced his retirement Thursday. The former Buffalo Sabres captain made the announcement on social media, bringing an end to an NHL career that started …