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Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver left Saturday’s preseason opener a bit earlier than expected, but it doesn’t look like there will be any lingering issue. Oliver left the game after the Bears’ first offensive play and the team announced that he suffered a knee injury. They also announced that he was cleared to return to the game, but he did …

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — There have been moments all summer when Dan Quinn and the Commanders couldn’t help but smile and dream about a better future — one they’ve been waiting for in Washington for far too many years. Sometimes, all it takes is one small play by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels to make it …

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel was hoping for the best for reserve offensive lineman Kion Smith after Smith left Friday night’s preseason game with a knee injury. The news, though, was not good for Smith after an MRI. He tore an ACL on the Dolphins’ second offensive series, ending his season, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. Smith started at left guard …

What we learned as Caleb Williams excites, electrifies in Bears’ 33-6 preseason win vs. Bills originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago ORCHARD PARK, New York — Caleb Williams makes no small plans and isn’t one to temper excitement. The rookie quarterback has not shied away from the attention and expectations he and the Bears face this fall while at the …

WATCH: Micah Baskerville takes an interception for a touchdown against Bills originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears’ defense stepped up against the Bills in their second preseason game. Linebacker Micah Baskerville intercepted a pass from Shane Buechele and took it to the house. Here’s the play. .@Mikeyytb TO THE HOUSE 📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/Mg0xOU0V6W — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) August …

The Jets rested nearly all of their main contributors on Saturday afternoon, but several of their young players made the most of the opportunity to make some plays in the team’s 20-17 win over the Washington Commanders. Reserve kicker Austin Seibert made the game-winning field goal with 21 seconds remaining after number three quarterback Adrian Martinez drove the Jets into …

In his tenth year, defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. has moved around, a lot. In his new home, he’s quickly thriving. Edwards, originally a second-round pick of the Raiders in 2015, signed in March with the Texans. On Friday night in Pittsburgh, the first-stringer had 0.5 sacks, two tackles for loss, and a quarterback hit. “Mario has been disruptive all …

WATCH: Caleb Williams throws a difficult, dazzling pass to Cole Kmet on the run originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Caleb Williams impressed with elite flashes during his preseason debut with the Bears. During his preseason debut, he made a nifty shovel pass to D’Andre Swift under heavy pressure for a 42-yard gain. On the ensuing drive, Williams — on …

Five 49ers to watch in 2024 preseason opener vs. Titans originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area NASHVILLE — After 13 practices of training camp, the 49ers finally will line up Saturday night against another team. Few of the regulars are expected to suit up when the 49ers take the field against the Tennessee Titans. Instead, this game will provide …

How Caleb Williams performed during Bears’ preseason debut vs. Bills originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago ORCHARD PARK, New York — The Caleb Williams era made its unofficial debut Saturday in the Bears’ preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, and it didn’t take long for the No. 1 overall pick to create some magic. On first-and-10 from their own 40, …

Caleb Williams didn’t play much, but he’ll have Chicago buzzing for the next week. Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft, got his first NFL preseason snaps for the Chicago Bears on Saturday afternoon. The Bears didn’t play him much, but he made a few plays that will be replayed over and over in Chicago before the …

WATCH: Caleb Williams dishes nifty shovel pass to D’Andre Swift for huge gain originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears fans get to see their new quarterback, Caleb Williams, in true game action for the first time on Saturday during the team’s preseason game against the Bills. During Williams’ first drive in a Bears uniform, he made some strong plays, …

The Ravens saw everything they wanted to see from first-round draft pick Nate Wiggins in Friday’s preseason opener. Then they saw the one thing no team ever wants to see from its first-round pick. Wiggins, a cornerback out of Clemson, looked great on the first possession of his preseason debut, shutting down the Eagles’ receivers on three passes that were …

How NFL draft snub fuels Lenoir’s ascent to 49ers stardom originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Twenty-six cornerbacks were picked in the 2021 NFL draft before the 49ers called Deommodore Lenoir’s name in the fifth round. That bothers him to this day. “My mindset was I hope I get drafted early,” Lenoir told NBC Sports Bay Area. “But then …

Browns’ Cooper hints at 49ers trade with cryptic IG post originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Amari Cooper’s recent post on social media hints at his interest in potentially joining the 49ers if Brandon Aiyuk is traded to the Cleveland Browns. Cooper took to his Instagram stories on Friday where he posted a cryptic “lol I wouldn’t mind at …