Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After Wednesday’s joint practice with the Seahawks, new Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley stood next to the field, surrounded by a throng of local media, and explained his two missed deep-ball opportunities during team drills. He beat the Seattle cornerback both times, he said, but he just didn’t finish his routes. Next thing …
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Did Maye overtake Brissett with performance vs. Eagles? Felger, Curran react originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston “If he’s better than Jacoby (Brissett) then he’ll play. He’ll start.” That quote from New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo came after Thursday night’s 14-13 preseason loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Mayo doubled down on his willingness to start rookie quarterback Drake …
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Did the James Bradberry-to-safety experiment hit setback? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — There were going to be some bumps in the road for James Bradberry as he transitions to a new position. We saw one on Thursday night. The veteran defensive back didn’t hate everything about his performance in the Eagles’ 14-13 win over the Patriots …
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Rachel Doerrie, ESPNAug 16, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseRachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. The Hlinka-Gretzky Cup ended last week with Canada winning the …
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Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice and NFL writer Charles McDonald discuss Atlanta’s acquisition of the four-time All-Pro defensive end and if it was a wise investment. Hear the full conversation on “Football 301” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Matt Judon going to the Atlanta Falcons for a third round …
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With only one quarterback able to start and two competing for the preseason spot as injured star Justin Herbert recovers, one question loomed as the final practice of the week approached: Who will Jim Harbaugh send out Saturday to lead the Chargers offense against the Rams, Easton Stick or Luis Perez? Harbaugh decided to keep Stick as the starter, the …
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Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett, shown under the watchful eye of quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone, will start in the second preseason game. (Gary Klein / Los Angeles Times) Stetson Bennett’s goals are simple for when the Rams face the Chargers in a preseason game Saturday at SoFi Stadium. The Rams quarterback said he wants to build on the positives from the …
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The Cowboys are heading into their last week of training camp in Oxnard, California and they still haven’t resolved any of their ongoing contract negotiations. Quarterback Dak Prescott is involved with one of them as he moves into the final year of his current deal. There’s a clause in that deal barring the Cowboys from using a franchise tag, so …
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Rams assistant head coach/pass game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant will serve as the head coach for the team’s preseason game against the Chargers on Saturday, Sean McVay announced Thursday. McVay will sit in the booth. “It’s a great earned opportunity,” McVay said, via Stu Jackson of the team website. It’s frankly something every head coach in the NFL should do at …
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Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh has discussed hiring Colin Kaepernick as an assistant coach, but Harbaugh says that won’t be happening any time soon. Asked about his recent comments on Kaepernick, Harbaugh said after Thursday’s practice that Kaepernick will not be with the Chargers in any capacity this season. “I love Colin, and always will, and that gets conflated into he …
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Eventually, every NFL city will host the draft. If it wants to. Buffalo officially wants to. Via Ryan O’Halloran of the Buffalo News, the Bills have submitted an official request to host the NFL draft in 2028 or 2029. It’s unclear where the draft would specifically happen. It possibly would unfold in and around the team’s new stadium, which opens …
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Nicolas Cage will play John Madden in an upcoming film about the legendary coach and broadcaster’s role in developing the “Madden NFL” video game franchise. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images) Nicolas Cage likely isn’t the first actor fans might envision to play legendary football coach and broadcaster John Madden. But the Academy Award winner has indeed been cast as Madden …
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Chase Claypool’s NFL career is again in limbo. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File) Chase Claypool, once a rising star at wide receiver, is on the lookout for his fifth team in three years. The former Pittsburgh Steelers standout was released by the Buffalo Bills on Thursday with an injury settlement, according to the NFL’s transaction wire. He had landed on injured …
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The NFL hosted several meetings Thursday at its headquarters with private equity firms, as the league continues to move ahead with plans to open its cap table to institutional money. The NFL was represented in the room by commissioner Roger Goodell, finance executive Joe Siclare, CFO Christine Dorfler, and league lawyers Jeffrey Pash and Jay Bauman, according to multiple people …
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Randy Moss shares message for Ja’Lynn Polk before Pats-Eagles originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk received a motivational message from an all-time great before Thursday’s preseason game vs. the Philadelphia Eagles. The second-round draft pick showed up to Gillette Stadium rocking a Randy Moss No. 81 Patriots jersey. The legendary wideout appreciated …
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