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Jarrett Stidham accepts that he’s the Broncos’ backup quarterback, but he’s not happy about it. Stidham said after Sunday night’s preseason finale that he wants to help rookie Bo Nix get ready to start Week One, but he also firmly believes he should be starting. “First of all, obviously, I was very disappointed,” Stidham said. “I know I’m a starting …

This time last year, Travis Clayton was working for a company which carries out pre-employment background checks. He had also been playing for his local team Basingstoke in the eighth-tier of English rugby. Yet the 23-year-old Briton now has one of the most-coveted jobs in world sport – American football player. After a whirlwind 2024, Clayton is set to begin …

The Colts got the ball rolling on their moves to get to 53 players on Sunday. The team announced nine cuts from their 90-man roster, including the release of safety Ronnie Harrison. Harrison signed with the Colts last August, moved to their practice squad and then played in seven games during the regular season. Harrison had 20 tackles, two interceptions, …

Defensive tackle DJ Reader is set to get on the field with the Lions for the first time. The team announced on Sunday that Reader passed his physical and has been activated from the physically unable to perform list. Reader signed with the Lions in March, but has spent his time with the team recovering from the torn quad that …

Patriots 53-man roster projection: Can o-line protect Brissett or Maye? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston LANDOVER, Md. — The Patriots have an offensive line problem on their hands and two weeks to try to fix it. Good luck. After a rocky summer of stuffed runs, unblocked pass-rushers waltzing across the line of scrimmage and “sacks” where their quarterbacks were …

Samson Nacua nearly provided the most exciting touchdown of the NFL preseason on Sunday just before halftime of the New Orleans Saints’ 30–27 loss to the Tennessee Titans. With four seconds remaining in the second quarter, Titans kicker Brayden Narveson attempted a 58-yard field goal. The kick was well short of the uprights, giving Nacua an opportunity to field the …

The Broncos have some decisions to make about their roster over the next few days, but head coach Sean Payton said that they’ve already settled one question in his mind. Payton told reporters after Sunday’s preseason finale that he expects all three of the team’s quarterbacks making it through the cut to 53 players. First-round pick Bo Nix beat out …

Yes, Jacoby Brissett is the starting quarterback in New England. And he will be until rookie Drake Maye leapfrogs Brissett, or until Brissett can’t play due to injury. The injury angle is now in play. The Patriots have announced that Brissett suffered a right shoulder injury against the Commanders on Sunday night. The injury happened during a sack. He reached …

Jacoby Brissett injury: Latest updates on Patriots QB’s shoulder originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jacoby Brissett was the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots in their preseason finale Sunday night against the Washington Commanders, but he lasted only one drive. The veteran QB was seen wincing after taking a hard hit on a sack by Commanders defensive end …

With New England’s quarterback competition still ongoing, Jacoby Brissett got banged up, and Drake Maye flashed his upside in the the Patriots’ preseason finale against the Washington Commanders Sunday night. Brissett got the start against Washington backups and suffered what the Patriots announced was a right shoulder injury on New England’s first drive of the game. Commanders defensive end K.J. …

Shanahan explains why Puni isn’t LT option amid Williams holdout originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Dominick Puni spent the 2023 season at left tackle for the Kansas Jayhawks, but 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan shared that the lineman currently is not an option for the position, even if contract issues with Trent Williams are unresolved by Week 1. With …

Patriots legends react to Drake Maye’s impressive preseason performance originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston New England Patriots fans were pretty fired up after watching rookie quarterback Drake Maye lead an 11-play, 88-yard touchdown drive early in Sunday night’s preseason game versus the Washington Commanders. Three Patriots legends were quite impressed, too. Randy Moss and Julian Edelman both shared their …

WATCH: Drake Maye throws first Patriots TD pass in preseason finale originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Drake Maye’s first drive in Sunday’s preseason game against the Washington Commanders was a very enjoyable experience for New England Patriots fans. The rookie quarterback led an 11-play, 88-yard drive capped off by a 18-yard touchdown pass to running back Kevin Harris. It …

A report on Sunday morning indicated that the Rams have given linebacker Ernest Jones permission to look for a trade after failing to make progress in talks on a new contract, but it doesn’t sound like Jones is itching to leave the team. Jones posted on X on Sunday afternoon that he “never asked for a trade” away from the …

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan delivered some positive news on one of the team’s key rookies. Via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com, Shanahan told reporters on Sunday that receiver Ricky Pearsall will return to practice on Monday. Pearsall, San Francisco’s first-round pick, has been dealing with a shoulder issue that dates back to his college days. But Shanahan said after the …