Patriots training camp observations: Polk provides glimmer of hope originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO – The second day of Patriots training camp was light on highlights. One reason? The workout schedule. They spent most of the 90-plus minutes doing dynamic stretching, positional drills and general fine-tuning before spending about 20 minutes in low-contact 11-on-11 scrimmaging. The other reason? …
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Here’s how much Peppers’ extension with Patriots reportedly is worth
Here’s how much Peppers’ extension with Patriots reportedly is worth originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston One of the most important players on the New England Patriots defense has been given a contract extension. The team and veteran safety Jabrill Peppers have agreed to a three-year, $24 million deal, per multiple reports. Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo confirmed Friday morning …
Read More »Can Jim Harbaugh duplicate quick-turn magic with Chargers?
Eric Williams NFC West Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Jim Harbaugh was in constant motion as he navigated his first full training camp practice for the Los Angeles Chargers this week. A gold-strapped whistle bounced around his neck as he moved about, clad in Jordan 12 cleats, khakis and a powder blue Chargers polo. Harbaugh was in his happy place …
Read More »Mac Jones says he’s regained ‘gunslinger mindset’ with Jaguars
Mac Jones says he’s regained ‘gunslinger mindset’ with Jaguars originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Remember when Mac Jones hit rock bottom? When the 2021 first-round pick underthrew a wide-open Mike Gesicki by a good 10 feet and was intercepted at the goal line in the New England Patriots’ 10-6 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Germany? Well, Jones is …
Read More »Breece Hall: “For sure” I’ll have 1,000 rushing yards this year
Jets running back Breece Hall fell just short of a milestone last season. Hall ran for 994 yards while playing in one of the least effective offenses in the league and one of his goals for the 2024 season is to make it past the 1,000-yard mark for the first time in his career. “I’m going to, for sure, have …
Read More »Epic fantasy football team names for the 2024 NFL season
A fantasy football team never looks better than it does after the draft. It’s full of stars, breakout candidates and OBVIOUS league-winners. But, even though the team is sitting pretty before Week 1 kickoff, you have to make sure you complete one final, crucial step. You have to NAME your team! (I have been told that naming your fantasy football …
Read More »Lions K Michael Badgley out for season after suffering injury before practice
The Detroit Lions will be without kicker Michael Badgley for the 2024 season. Badley suffered a “significant injury” that will sideline him for the season while he was preparing for practice on Thursday, head coach Dan Campbell told reporters on Friday. Campbell didn’t share what the injury was, but ESPN later reported that the kicker suffered a torn hamstring. “Feel …
Read More »1 fantasy football footnote for every AFC North team
NFL training camp season has arrived, ladies and gentlemen. Prepare for the onslaught of information, rumors and hype pieces. But fantasy managers shouldn’t be wary of the influx of info — Scott Pianowski has you covered with one key nugget to know for every team. Next up is the AFC North. This embedded content is not available in your region. …
Read More »Eagles training camp notes: CJGJ’s energy, Sirianni in meetings, update on WR3
Eagles training camp notes: CJGJ’s energy, Sirianni in meetings, update on WR3 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia C.J. Gardner-Johnson doesn’t get tired. At least he never lets it show. Throughout the first two days of Eagles training camp in 2024, Gardner-Johnson’s energy has been as advertised. He has looked the part at safety but beyond that, he constantly talks …
Read More »2024 Hall of Fame: Patrick Willis stood out even among 49ers greats and NFL’s all-time defenders
Patrick Willis is one of four defensive players in NFL history — along with Lawrence Taylor, Aaron Donald and Derrick Thomas — to be a Pro Bowler each of their first seven seasons in the NFL. The accolades hardly end there. (Photo by Daniel Gluskoter/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) One of the greatest San Francisco 49ers, and greatest defensive …
Read More »The challenge of turning Bryce Huff into an every-down player with the Eagles
The challenge of turning Bryce Huff into an every-down player with the Eagles originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles didn’t sign Bryce Huff to a three-year, $51 million contract to only rush the passer. When you get a contract like that, you better be more than a one-dimensional player. Which Huff has never been. In his first four …
Read More »Ranking the top 25 NHL players of the 21st century
Jul 26, 2024, 08:28 AM ET We have spent the past week counting down our list of the top 100 athletes of the 21st century and three NHL players made the list, starting with Sidney Crosby at No. 22 overall. We also voted on an overall top 25 just for the NHL. Who else makes the list of some of …
Read More »NFL 2024 season – Baltimore Ravens team preview
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab discuss if the addition of RB Derrick Henry will get the Ravens over the hump, past the Chiefs, and into the Super Bowl in 2024. View more Video Transcript The Baltimore Ravens. And this is what’s interesting to me is just Derek Henry. What impact does Derrick Henry make? Because you can talk …
Read More »NFL offseason power rankings: No. 4 Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson has 2 MVPs but no Super Bowls
Lamar Jackson got 49 of 50 first-place votes for NFL MVP last season. (Yahoo Sports/Henry Russell) Other NFL team previews: 32. Panthers | 31. Patriots | 30. Broncos | 29. Commanders | 28. Giants | 27. Titans | 26. Raiders | 25. Cardinals | 24. Saints | 23. Chargers | 22. Vikings | 21. Seahawks | 20. Buccaneers | 19. …
Read More »Jerry Jones on CeeDee Lamb holdout: Business as usual, I’m used to this
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doesn’t sound like he’s losing any sleep about wide receiver CeeDee Lamb’s absence from training camp. Lamb did not report to camp as part of his ongoing push for a new contract, which is unfolding at the same time that quarterback Dak Prescott and linebacker Micah Parsons are looking for deals of their own. Jones opened …
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