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Eagles linebacker earns a special shout-out from Nick Sirianni originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Late last week, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni was asked a question about the toughness C.J. Gardner-Johnson brings to his team. He answered it. Then he was asked an entirely unrelated question and answered that too. But then a little lightbulb went off. And the …

The reports of Geno Smith’s impending return have turned out to be correct. According to multiple reporters on the scene, Smith is on the field for the Seahawks’ Monday practice. Smith has been dealing with knee and hip injuries and missed several days of on-field work. But reports have indicated that testing on the injuries did not reveal anything serious …

Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore was evaluated for a concussion after getting hurt at the team’s final training camp practice in West Virginia last Friday, but he’s back on the field with the team back in Cleveland. Moore did not practice in the team’s first session back at home on Sunday, but reporters at Monday’s session passed along word that …

The Giants begin the preseason on Thursday night against the Lions, and if it were up to quarterback Daniel Jones, he’d be on the field. Jones, who is recovering from a torn ACL, says he wants to play, although head coach Brian Daboll has not yet decided which players will be on the field Thursday. “Yeah, I’d like to play,” …

Here are my latest 2024 positional rankings for PPR leagues. While these rankings are intended for PPR leagues, a switch to half PPR or standard scoring would not result in many major changes. These rankings are also intended to be used primarily for managed re-draft leagues. If you’re playing bestball, they can still serve as a good reference, but keep …

Bengals defensive end Cam Sample’s 2024 season is over before it started. Head coach Zac Taylor told reporters at a Monday press conference that Sample suffered a torn Achilles in practice last Thursday. Sample was a 2021 fourth-round pick and he’s been part of the defensive line rotation since coming to Cincinnati. He has recorded 68 tackles and five sacks …

The Browns lost a key defensive player to an injury during Monday’s practice. Reporters at training camp said edge rusher Za’Darius Smith had to be carted off the field after going down during a goal line drill. There’s been no word about the nature of the injury that Smith suffered. Smith joined the Browns in a trade with the Vikings …

The Texans didn’t have their starters on the field against the Bears in the Hall of Fame Game, but they plan to handle things differently against the Steelers on Friday. Head coach DeMeco Ryans said on Monday that first-teamers on offense and defense will both be on the field for the team’s second preseason contest. “I truly believe that a …

Brandon Aiyuk has attended the 49ers’ practices, but he hasn’t practiced. While he continues to wait for a long-term contract, the receiver is holding in. He is lifting weights, doing conditioning, attending meetings and being around his teammates, but he is not doing any on-field work. 49ers receivers coach Leonard Hankerson said Monday that Aiyuk has been engaged in team …

The Packers cut quarterback Jacob Eason on Monday, the team announced. Green Bay signed Eason on July 23 with Jordan Love not practicing as he awaited a new deal. Love’s four-year, $220 million deal four days later made Eason expendable. The Packers also have Sean Clifford and Michael Pratt on the roster. Eason took part in the team’s rookie minicamp …

The Patriots announced a pair of roster moves on Monday, including one that brings an end to offensive lineman Jake Andrews’s chances of playing for them this season. Andrews has been placed on injured reserve and going on the list ahead of the cut to 53 players means he can’t be activated during the regular season. Andrews’s injury is not …

The Seahawks are close to a deal with free agent offensive lineman Connor Williams. Williams’ agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told the Joe Rose radio show on Monday that he expects to reach agreement with Seattle in the next 48-72 hours. Williams worked out for the Seahawks on July 22. He is coming back from a “significant” knee injury that included a …

The Browns have offered an update on the condition of edge rusher Za’Darius Smith. Smith was carted off the field at Monday’s training camp practice after getting hurt during goal line work. The Browns announced that Smith suffered a knee contusion and that he will undergo further evaluation on Tuesday. It remains to be seen how long Smith might be …

Cornerback Christian Holmes is staying in the NFC East. Holmes was waived by the Commanders when they signed defensive tackle Taylor Stallworth on Sunday and he was claimed by the Giants on Monday. Running back Jashaun Corbin was waived with an injury designation to clear space for Holmes. Holmes played 30 games for the Commanders after being drafted in the …

Offensive lineman Pat Elflein didn’t last long in 49ers camp. Signed by the team on Friday, Elflein landed on injured reserve Monday, the team announced. Elflein injured a calf. Elflein, 30, most recently appeared in a game in 2022 when he started six contests for the Panthers. He signed with the Cardinals in July 2023 but was placed on injured …