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Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith sat out his second straight practice on Thursday. According to multiple reports, the team came out to practice at training camp without Smith and he later joined them on the field in sweats, sneakers and a baseball camp. Smith was held out of Wednesday’s practice as well and the team said he was getting his hip …

Titans receiver DeAndre Hopkins injured his knee in practice this week, and doctors have diagnosed him with a strain, Paul Kuharsky of paulkuharsky.com reports. Hopkins is expected to miss 4-6 weeks. Four weeks would give him a full week to prepare for the season opener, while six weeks would keep him out of the Bears game and potentially the Week …

The Giants signed Daniel Jones to a four-year, $160 million deal, with $82 million guaranteed, last year after a career year for the quarterback. Jones, though, missed time with a neck injury and went 1-5 as a starter before tearing the ACL in his right knee last season. The Giants looked at quarterbacks before the draft, something Jones has admitted …

The Saints have taken some hits at wide receiver, with Cedrick Wilson Jr., Equanimeous St. Brown and rookie draft pick Bub Means missing Wednesday’s practice with injuries. They replenished at the position Thursday, bringing back a familiar face. The team announced it has signed receiver Marquez Callaway. In a corresponding move, the Saints waived tight end Tommy Hudson with an …

New kickoff rules explained as Bears – Texans show off changes for first time in NFL originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago All eyes in the NFL will be on the Bears when they take on the Texans in Thursday night’s Hall of Fame game, but not because folks will be hoping to get a glimpse of Caleb Williams on …

Players pay tribute to Bears Hall of Famers with pregame attire originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Ahead of Thursday’s highly-anticipated Hall of Fame preseason game between the Bears and Texans, some players paid tribute to this year’s class of Bears Hall of Famers by donning their threads pregame. Cole Kmet showed up wearing a Julius Peppers jersey. Rome Odunze …

Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is warming up with teammates before tonight’s Hall of Fame Game. The No. 1 overall pick won’t play against the Texans, but he will play in the preseason. Courtney Cronin of ESPN reports that Williams will get 45-55 snaps in the Bears’ final three preseason games. Williams has called preseason snaps “paramount” for his growth. …

The NFL has snatched legal victory from the $14.1 billion jaws of defeat, thanks to a ruling by Judge Philip Gutierrez. On Thursday night, the NFL issued a statement acknowledging the decision to overturn the verdict. “We are grateful for today’s ruling in the Sunday Ticket class action lawsuit,” the league said in a statement. “We believe that the NFL’s media …

Sometimes instant replay can change the outcome of an NFL game. Sometimes the judicial equivalent can wipe out a potential $14.1 billion victory for plaintiffs. More from Sportico.com The latter happened late Thursday when U.S. District Judge Philip S. Gutierrez granted the NFL a judgment as a matter of law in the In Re: NFL’s “Sunday Ticket” Antitrust Litigation. Such judgments …

Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein had to leave practice Thursday because of a foot injury. (Abbie Parr / Associated Press) Sean McVay is going to have to wait awhile. The offensive line that cost the Rams tens of millions of dollars to reconfigure is mired in injuries as McVay prepares his team for Sunday’s joint practice with the Chargers. On …

Eagles training camp observations: Plenty of highlights in long public practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles were under the lights at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday night for their only public practice over the summer. The team said nearly 50,000 fans came out to watch. In full pads, the Eagles went for 2 hours and 9 minutes …

What to make of Matthew Judon’s return to Patriots practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Thursday appeared to mark a positive development in Matthew Judon’s ongoing contract dispute with the New England Patriots. The star outside linebacker returned to the practice field after his absence on Wednesday, which was preceded by his animated exchange with Patriots brass on Tuesday. …

The NFL’s new kickoff rules were put to the test for the first time Thursday night. The Texans and Bears met in the Hall of Fame Game, with everyone watching the great kickoff experiment. One of the most entertaining Hall of Fame Games in memory ended because of inclement weather with 3:31 left in the third quarter. The Bears won …

Schrock’s report card: Grading Bears’ offense, defense in preseason win vs. Texans originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears got their first real look at the backend of their 2024 roster Thursday night in a 21-17 weather-shortened win over the Houston Texans in the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the rest of …

Franchise quarterback Justin Herbert is now in a walking boot because of a plantar fascia injury in his right foot, but the Chargers remain hopeful that operations will remain business as usual until Herbert’s expected return. Hopeful. Unfortunately for the Chargers, this type of foot injury — in this case on the quarterback’s plant foot when throwing — can be …