Why an NFL analyst says Shane Waldron is vital, and what he needs to do for Caleb Williams originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Each NFL season brings an opportunity for success. And in any opportunity for a successful season, much like the Bears have this upcoming 2024 season, the player’s health and performance are the top priorities for meeting …
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Colts place DT Raekwon Davis on active/NFI, CB Chris Lammons on active/PUP
The Colts made a pair of moves ahead of the first training camp practice. They placed cornerback Chris Lammons on the active/physically unable to perform list and defensive tackle Raekwon Davis on the active/non-football illness list, the team announced Wednesday. They can return as soon as the team’s medical staff clears them. Davis’ illness is unknown. He signed as a …
Read More »Kyle Shanahan addresses the Brandon Aiyuk “hold in”
On Tuesday, 49ers G.M. John Lynch told reporters that the team expects all of its players to practice. Receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who reported for training camp despite discontent with his contract, did not practice on Wednesday. Coach Kyle Shanahan was asked whether it’s a sign a deal is imminent. “I don’t really know what it means,” Shanahan told reporters. “It …
Read More »Look who impressed Jim Harbaugh on first day of Chargers training camp
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert takes a selfie in front of enthusiastic Chargers fans during the first day of training camp. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) The Chargers’ new facilities in El Segundo buzzed with excitement as training camp opened with a practice going full throttle — minus the shoulder pads. Still, fans at least caught a glimpse of the …
Read More »How 49ers QB Purdy developed physically during healthy offseason
How 49ers QB Purdy developed physically during healthy offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Quarterback Brock Purdy returned to the 49ers facility this week slightly bigger physically after a fully healthy offseason. This is nothing new to coach Kyle Shanahan, who shared the Nick Bosa-inspired moniker given to the 49ers quarterback. “We always joke about …
Read More »Matthew Stafford happy to have “good agreement” with Rams
As we wait to get our eyes on the full details of the new three-year deal that replaced Matthew Stafford’s prior three-year deal, the Rams and their franchise quarterback are moving forward. “It was a good agreement,” Stafford told reporters on Wednesday. “Listen, I’m happy to be where I am, you know what I mean? I’m happy to be here. …
Read More »NFL 2024 breakout candidates: Drake London, Jaylen Warren, Trey McBride and a whole lot more
NFL training camps are rolling! Everyone looks amazing, don’t you think? So why not continue the good vibes with some candidates to breakout in the 2024 season? (Yes, I understand I’m tempting fate by doing this before August even hits.) First, let’s go over who can qualify for this arbitrary list as a “breakout” player. They have to be in …
Read More »Puka Nacua begins training camp as a key cog in Rams’ offense after historic rookie season
LOS ANGELES — After the first practice of Los Angeles Rams training camp, it’s clear that Puka Nacua is picking up right where he left off. The second-year wide receiver had one of the best rookie seasons of all time a season ago. The counting stats alone would jump off the page for anyone: 105 receptions for 1,486 receiving yards …
Read More »Rams’ Matthew Stafford, contract both adjusted: ‘I’m used to those kind of things’
Rams coach Sean McVay is happy to have quarterback Matthew Stafford by his side. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Matthew Stafford trotted onto the practice field Wednesday at Loyola Marymount and immediately made a diagonal beeline for the weight room behind the far end zone. The Rams’ star quarterback went through exercises inside and outside the building before returning …
Read More »Cordarrelle Patterson on active/non-football injury list with hamstring issue
The Steelers made three moves ahead of the first training camp practice. The team announced it has placed linebacker Cole Holcomb and defensive lineman Dean Lowry on the active/physically unable to perform list. Running back/kick return Cordarrelle Patterson will begin on the active/non-football injury list. Patterson injured his hamstring in non-football related work, according to coach Mike Tomlin. It is …
Read More »Raiders sign WR Keelan Doss, OL Corey Luciano
The Raiders signed free agent receiver Keelan Doss and offensive lineman Corey Luciano, the team announced Wednesday. Doss, 28, played five games for the Chargers last season, catching six passes for 33 yards. He played 98 offensive snaps and six on special teams. He began his NFL career as an undrafted free agent with the Raiders in 2019. Doss also …
Read More »Lamar Jackson lasts only one hour at his first practice
Lamar Jackson lasted only one hour in his training camp debut Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN reports. The reigning NFL MVP missed the first three days of the Ravens’ training camp with an illness. He left midway through Wednesday’s workout. Hensley said Jackson “looked weary” as he left for the team facility after throwing one completion and one interception in …
Read More »Seahawks, Julian Love reach agreement on a three-year extension
The Seahawks and Pro Bowl safety Julian Love have agreed to a three-year extension worth up to $36 million, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Love, 26, signed a two-year, $12 million deal as a free agent in 2023 and earned Pro Bowl honors despite sharing snaps with Jamal Adams. Love played 79 percent of the defensive plays and finished second …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers has regrets about the play that got him injured last year
Before Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers conducted his first official press conference of 2024 training camp, a portion of next month’s unauthorized biography emerged. Via Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post, Ian O’Conner’s Out Of The Darkness: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers includes comments from Rodgers addressing the moment that saw his 2023 season end, only four snaps into it. …
Read More »Suns owner Ishbia interested in bringing NHL back to Phoenix
Jul 24, 2024, 10:07 PM ET Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia has his sights set on bringing hockey back to Arizona, Sportico reported Wednesday. Arizona is now without an NHL team after the Coyotes relocated to Salt Lake City following the 2023-24 campaign. The franchise will have a new name come the 2025-26 season, but when it plays games this …
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