No, Justin Fields won’t be running back kick returns for the Pittsburgh Steelers this fall. The former Chicago Bears quarterback laughed that idea off on Tuesday, ending what would’ve been a remarkable development on his new team. The idea was first floated by Steelers running back Jaylen Warren on Cam Heyward’s podcast earlier this spring. Warren mentioned that special teams …
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AHL’s Roadrunners to keep team in Tucson for at least 30 games
May 28, 2024, 08:46 PM ET TUCSON, Ariz. — The Roadrunners are staying in Tucson. The AHL affiliate of the Arizona Coyotes announced Tuesday that the team will play at least 30 games at Tucson Arena next season, thwarting owner Alex Meruelo’s plans to move the team to Mullett Arena in Tempe. The Rio Nuevo District’s board of directors voted …
Read More »Ravens TE Mark Andrews says hip-drop tackle ban is ‘not a bad thing’
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has firsthand experience with how dangerous the recently banned hip-drop tackle can be, and he’s pleased to see it go. The 28-year-old, who underwent surgery last season after suffering a fractured fibula and ligament damage in a Week 11 game against the Bengals — due to what was considered to be a hip-drop tackle …
Read More »Chiefs set to visit White House on Friday, just weeks after Harrison Butker criticized President Joe Biden
For the second straight year, the Kansas City Chiefs will be making a trip to the White House. The Chiefs will be heading to Washington D.C. this week to celebrate their Super Bowl win with President Joe Biden on Friday, the White House has announced. The visit will come less than three weeks after Harrison Butker criticized Biden while giving …
Read More »Roger Goodell downplays NFL going to 18-game schedule right now, addresses how league will attack proposal
Getty Images If the NFL is going to go to an 18-game schedule, Roger Goodell wants to make sure the league and it’s players association are on board. After bringing up the potential of an 18-game schedule last month, Goodell mentioned some parameters that would have to be addressed to make an 18-game regular season a reality. “The key thing …
Read More »Rams’ Stetson Bennett is getting back in form after improving mental health
Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett goes through drills during an organized team activity workout as quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone watches. (Gary Klein / Los Angeles Times) During the final rep of practice Tuesday, Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett dropped back and — under the watchful eye of coach Sean McVay — completed a long pass to a receiver. It was only a …
Read More »Veteran Blake Wheeler returns to lineup for New York Rangers
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMay 28, 2024, 08:36 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. SUNRISE, Fla. — Blake Wheeler is back for the New York Rangers, returning in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday. The veteran forward hasn’t played since suffering a gruesome leg injury on Feb. 15. …
Read More »Rams QB Stetson Bennett hints at why he mysteriously missed most of his first NFL season
When the Los Angeles Rams opened the 2023 season back in September, it looked like Stetson Bennett was going to serve as the team’s backup quarterback behind Matthew Stafford. However, that never happened. As it turned out, the rookie quarterback, who was taken in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, didn’t even suit up for a single game …
Read More »Ex-Georgia QB Stetson Bennett says 2023 absence from Rams linked to mental health
The Los Angeles Rams selected quarterback Stetson Bennett in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft to potentially become Matthew Stafford’s backup, but the two-time college football national champion never saw a snap in his rookie season. He suffered a shoulder injury in preseason activities and was later placed on the non-football injury list; he never returned as the …
Read More »Here’s when the NFL could announce the next subject for HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’
Here’s when the NFL could announce the next subject for HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago NFL fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of this offseason’s subject for HBO’s “Hard Knocks” documentary. The documentary goes deep into storylines surrounding the team, gaining insider access to the subject’s training camp to provide quite an insightful and interesting product. …
Read More »Chicago Blackhawks sign Zach Sanford, Martin Misiak
May 28, 2024, 07:30 PM ET CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to contracts with forwards Zach Sanford and Martin Misiak. Sanford got a one-year, two-way contract that carries a $775,000 NHL cap hit. Misiak’s deal is a three-year, entry-level contract that has an $878,333 cap hit. The contracts were announced Tuesday. The 29-year-old Sanford played for Arizona and …
Read More »Why newly extended Texans WR Nico Collins should continue to ascend
Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter The Texans on Tuesday rewarded rising star receiver Nico Collins with a big-money extension, but his best may be yet to come. Houston and Collins agreed to terms on a three-year deal, a league source confirmed to FOX Sports, worth a reported $72.75 million ($24.25 million per year). The former third-round pick posted a career …
Read More »Steelers’ Justin Fields clears the air on possibly playing special teams for Pittsburgh
Getty Images Will the Steelers use Justin Fields as a returner on special teams? Running back Jaylen Warren alluded to that being a possibility earlier this offseason, creating a stir of excitement from Pittsburgh fans. Fields addressed the possibility of returning kicks as the Steelers wrapped up the first day of their second week of OTAs. Specifically, Fields responded to Warren saying …
Read More »2024 NFL OTA updates: Dolphins rookie WR catches deep Tua pass for touchdown; huge storm ends Cowboys practice
Offseason programming is well underway across the NFL, with all 32 teams engaging in some form of on- or off-field preparations ahead of summer training camp. Everyone from big-name veterans to incoming rookies are hitting the grass, signaling the 2024 campaign is fast approaching; only 100 days remain until the official start of the season. Let’s jump around the NFL …
Read More »Stetson Bennett says his missed season was due to mental health after returning to Rams
Stetson Bennett is back with the Los Angeles Rams after missing all of last season under mysterious circumstances. While he declined to go into detail about the reasons for his absence, he told reporters after practice Tuesday that they fall under the umbrella of mental health. The 26-year-old reportedly said he spent last season at home and said he and …
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