“Show me the money.” That’s what Tua Tagovailoa shouted to the crowd of fans Sunday morning at the Miami Dolphins training camp, channeling his inner Rod Tidwell, the fictional wide receiver who said the iconic line in the 1996 sports classic Jerry Maguire. More from Sportico.com Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love could have said the same thing after both …
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Training camp stock watch: Javon Baker continues to impress
Training camp stock watch: Javon Baker continues to impress originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — About 24 hours before the Patriots donned pads for the first time in training camp, things got a little heated. After a run-of-the-mill handoff to Rhamondre Stevenson during an 11-on-11 period — the play looked like it was blown up for no gain …
Read More »49ers QB Purdy not focused on ‘nonsense’ contract speculation
49ers QB Purdy not focused on ‘nonsense’ contract speculation originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is focused on the task at hand, winning a Super Bowl, not about his looming contract extension next offseason. He has his eyes on one of, but not the only prize that could be coming his way. In speaking to …
Read More »Winters using Warner, 49ers resources in seeking larger role
Winters using Warner, 49ers resources in seeking larger role originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — He entered college as a wide receiver but made the switch to defense at the suggestion of his head coach. Then-TCU linebacker Dee Winters spent a lot of time watching 49ers All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner, studying and admiring his game, as …
Read More »New 49ers linebacker Campbell soaking up knowledge from Warner
New 49ers linebacker Campbell soaking up knowledge from Warner originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With training camp now underway for the 49ers, linebacker De’Vondre Campbell is adjusting to his new team and learning all he can from Fred Warner. Speaking to the assembled media after Saturday’s training camp practice, the eight-year veteran was asked what he is learning …
Read More »Cowboys release Gareon Conley – Yahoo Sports
Cornerback Gareon Conley’s bid to get back in the NFL with the Cowboys has come to an end. The Cowboys announced Conley’s release on Sunday. Conley had signed with the team in June after playing in the UFL for the DC Defenders. Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports that Conley informed the team that he plans to retire. Conley was a …
Read More »Chris Jones did not practice on Sunday with groin strain
The Chiefs have a potential injury concern with one of their key defensive players. Defensive lineman Chris Jones did not practice on Sunday due to a groin strain, head coach Andy Reid told reporters after the session. Reid did not get specific with how long Jones might be out, saying, “We’ll see.” Jones, 30, was a first-team All-Pro and Pro …
Read More »Giants training camp takeaways, including Malik Nabers becoming must-watch already
The Giants returned to training camp after Saturday’s day off. A few quick takeaways… – It was an up-and-down day for quarterback Daniel Jones. It started poorly – very poorly. Jones had Malik Nabers open behind the defense twice for would-be touchdowns. He underthrew him both times. Give Nabers credit: He tried to come back to the ball both times. …
Read More »Giants sign CB Breon Borders, activate TE Theo Johnson
The Giants announced a few roster moves on Sunday. They have signed cornerback Breon Borders to their 90-man roster and they activated tight end Theo Johnson from the physically unable to perform list. They waived quarterback Nathan Rourke in a corresponding move. Borders last appeared in a regular season game with the Bears during the 2022 season. He has also …
Read More »2024 Seattle Seahawks Fantasy Preview
Metcalf_USA.jpg 2023 stats (rank) Points per game: 21.4 (17th)Total yards per game: 322.9 (21st)Plays per game: 58.5 (32nd)Pass Attempts + Sacks per game: 36.1 (16th)Dropback EPA per play: 0.09 (10th)Rush attempts per game: 22.5 (30th)Rush EPA per play: -0.09 (14th) Coaching Staff The Seahawks have moved on from the Pete Carroll era, hiring former Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as …
Read More »Dolphins activate LB David Long Jr. off PUP
The Dolphins have gotten one of their key defensive players back on the field. Miami announced on Sunday that the club has activated linebacker David Long Jr. off of the physically unable to perform list. Long, 27, led the Dolphins in tackles last season. he finished with 113 total, playing 75 percent of Miami’s defensive snaps in his first season …
Read More »In Roob’s Eagles Observations: Early impressions of Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts
In Roob’s Eagles Observations: Early impressions of Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Hey, we actually have something to talk about! We’re finally in full training camp mode, the first preseason game is only 12 days away and we’re in the early stages of seeing the 2024 Eagles take shape. The biggest difference in Jalen, …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers congratulates his replacement, Jordan Love, on record deal
Jordan Love spent three years in Aaron Rodgers’s shadow. After only one year as a starter, Love performed well enough to match the record for the highest new-money average for any player in NFL history. Appearing Saturday on NFL Network as part of “Back Together Weekend” (which still isn’t resonating with anyone other than those pushing it), Rodgers addressed Love’s …
Read More »Blue Jackets re-sign Kirill Marchenko to three-year contract
Jul 28, 2024, 10:51 AM ET Restricted free agent forward Kirill Marchenko signed a three-year, $11.55 million contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday. The deal runs through the 2026-27 season. Marchenko, 24, recorded 42 points (23 goals, 19 assists) over 78 games last season while playing on the final season of his two-year entry-level deal. “Kirill Marchenko has …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes says “sky is the limit” in his connection with Hollywood Brown
As the Chiefs embark on their quest for a historic Super Bowl three-peat, Patrick Mahomes thinks their passing game is getting better. Mahomes singled out new arrival Marquise “Hollywood” Brown as a wide receiver who can stretch the field with his speed but do much more than that. “He can run those over the middle routes, he can run really …
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