The relationship between Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and franchise quarterback Jalen Hurts was under a lot of scrutiny during the 2023 season for one very simple reason: it didn’t seem to be working. Despite getting out to a 10-1 start, the Eagles imploded late in the season, losing five of their last six regular season games and getting …
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Bengals put Cam Sample on IR, sign DE Andre Carter and DT Joshua Pryor
The Bengals officially brought defensive end Cam Sample’s 2024 season to an end on Wednesday. Sample tore his Achilles during practice on Monday and the team announced that he has been placed on injured reserve. Players who go on injured reserve before the cut to 53 players are ineligible to return, but there probably wasn’t much consideration of keeping Sample …
Read More »Jets activate WR Mike Williams off PUP list
The Jets announced on Wednesday that wide receiver Mike Williams has been activated off of the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. Williams, who signed a one-year deal with the Jets this offseason, tore his ACL in his left knee just three games into last season as a member of the Los Angeles Chargers. Williams, a huge target for Aaron …
Read More »Here’s how Patriots could find No. 1 WR after not trading for Aiyuk
Here’s how Patriots could find No. 1 WR after not trading for Aiyuk originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots reportedly will not acquire Brandon Aiyuk on the trade market despite offering the San Francisco 49ers star a lucrative contract that would have made him one of the NFL’s highest-paid wide receivers. The failed pursuit of Aiyuk …
Read More »49ers release Terique Owens, son of T.O.; WR, veteran RB signed
49ers release Terique Owens, son of T.O.; WR, veteran RB signed originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Wide receiver Terique Owens’ first NFL stint has ended. The 49ers released Owens, the son of Terrell Owens, with a waived/injured designation on Wednesday in a flurry of roster moves. Safety Erik Harris also was released by the 49ers. The two moves …
Read More »Falcons receiver Rondale Moore carted off field with leg injury
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Rondale Moore was carted off the field with a leg injury during the team’s joint practice with the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday. Athletic trainers placed an air cast on Moore’s leg as both teams immediately rushed to be near the injured player. Falcons players knelt while Moore received attention. The practice, nearing its conclusion, ended and …
Read More »Youth movement? Players to watch in Patriots-Panthers preseason opener
Youth movement? Players to watch in Patriots-Panthers preseason opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — Ahead of Thursday night’s preseason opener, let’s lay out some of the more intriguing Patriots players to keep an eye on against the Panthers at Gillette Stadium. Rookie QBs The Patriots likely know what they have in their two veteran signal-callers Jacoby Brissett …
Read More »Aaron Brewer exits Dolphins-Falcons joint practice due to injury
The Dolphins have an injury concern with one of their key offensive lineman. According to multiple reporters on the scene, center Aaron Brewer exited practice with an apparent hand injury. Brewer went into an on-site medical facility but was able to return and watch the joint session with the Falcons on the side. Brewer, 26, signed a three-year deal with …
Read More »Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, HC Nick Sirianni reportedly working through ‘fractured’ relationship
Jalen Hurts, Nick Sirianni and the Philadelphia Eagles are out to right the wrong of a disappointing 2023 season. Apparently, that’s not the only thing the quarterback and head coach are trying to mend, as Hurts and Sirianni developed a “fractured relationship” and were miles apart on the “X’s and O’s” last season, according to an ESPN story that was …
Read More »Bears ‘Hard Knocks’ recap: Nick Saban, Simone Biles guest star, but focus on Caleb Williams
A college football legend made a surprise cameo in the season premiere of “Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears,” while an Olympics icon made a less surprising but still notable appearance as well. Nick Saban was a guest of the Bears for a day during one of their opening practices of training camp, meeting with several members of …
Read More »Sherman explains why Cooper can’t replace Aiyuk on 49ers
Sherman explains why Cooper can’t replace Aiyuk on 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As Brandon Aiyuk trade talk heats up, a handful of teams have been linked through various reports to the star 49ers receiver. In recent days, those teams include the New England Patriots, the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers. San Francisco has negotiated the …
Read More »Patriots rookie WR Javon Baker earns huge praise from teammates in camp
Patriots rookie WR Javon Baker earns huge praise from teammates in camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots reportedly aren’t going to get star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk on the trade market, but they have a couple rookie wideouts with the potential to impress during the upcoming NFL season. One of them is Javon Baker. The …
Read More »Eagles training camp observations: Slay doesn’t look like a 33-year-old CB
Eagles training camp observations: Slay doesn’t look like a 33-year-old CB originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles held their 10th training camp practice of the summer on an overcast Wednesday morning. This session lasted about 1 hour and 16 minutes before a developmental period at the end. The Eagles were in shorts and shells after a couple tough …
Read More »Report: Aiyuk didn’t give Patriots ‘great vibe’ during trade inquiry
Report: Aiyuk didn’t give Patriots ‘great vibe’ during trade inquiry originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “49ers Training Camp Live” with Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan at 3 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. The New England Patriots had interest in Brandon Aiyuk, …
Read More »Jaylen Waddle dealing with “minor” injury, Dolphins sign WR Mike Harley Jr.
The Dolphins are dealing with a handful of injuries at wide receiver, including one that has kept Jaylen Waddle out of practice for the last few days. Head coach Mike McDaniel called Waddle’s injury “minor” at a Wednesday press conference, but did not delve into the nature of the problem that’s sidelined the wideout. “He’s one of the toughest wide …
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