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Rashod Bateman Returns To Practice
Baltimore Ravens first-round wide receiver Rashod Bateman returned to practice Monday morning after missing a few days last week. The rookie wide receiver has received high praise from his teammates, specifically Sammy Watkins, who said that Bateman "is a pro already." Teammate Marquise Brown is also not practicing with a hamstring injury. Though Baltimore finished last […]
bgibbons04 3 years agoDan Arnold Impressing At Panthers Camp
Newly signed Carolina Panthers tight end Dan Arnold has been impressing at camp this offseason, according to Ken Bradley of The Athletic. Arnold presents a big target (6-foot-4, 220 pounds) and isn't much of a blocker. To this point of his career, Arnold has been put in situations to catch the football. However, he also […]
bgibbons04 3 years agoFalcons Sign D'Onta Foreman To One-Year Deal
The Atlanta Falcons are signing former Texans running back D'Onta Foreman to a one-year deal, per Adam Schefter. Foreman played for the Titans in 2020 after not landing on a roster in 2019. Foreman had high hopes coming out of college at Texas, but he saw just 78 carries in 10 games his rookie season. […]
bgibbons04 3 years agoAustin Hooper Drops Three Passes In Scrimmage
Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper dropped three passes in the team's Orange and Brown scrimmage on Sunday. Hooper has reportedly been having a solid training camp before his scrimmage struggles. Meanwhile, teammates David Njoku and Harrison Bryant each scored a touchdown. While one day is hardly reason to panic, Hooper is competing for targets […]
bgibbons04 3 years agoHunter Henry Injures Shoulder
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (shoulder) injured his shoulder at Sunday's practice. According to Patriots reported Mike Reiss, it's not believed to be a serious injury, though Henry will have an MRI to further investigate. Henry, who is currently being drafted around 11.05, has never played a full season (five seasons) and missed the […]
bgibbons04 3 years agoHunter Long Carted Off Field
Miami Dolphins tight end Hunter Long (knee) left practice on a cart Sunday after appearing to injure his left knee. Long was selected in the third round of this year's NFL draft out of Boston College. The injury came on a crossing-route reception, where Long was pushed out of bounds and did not put weight on […]
bgibbons04 3 years agoLinebacker Bud Dupree Passes Physical With Titans
Tennessee Titans linebacker Bud Dupree passed his physical on Friday and will be eligible to practice with the team. Dupree was signed to a massive five-year, $82.5 million contract with Tennessee this past offseason. He offers a boost to a Titans defense that ranked 28th in defensive DVOA and allowed 27 points per game (24th). […]
bgibbons04 3 years agoSteelers Show Increase in Pre-Snap Motion at Hall of Fame Game
While Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was in Thursday's preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh dialed up 11 pre-snap motion calls on 13 pass attempts. Last season, they used pre-snap motion just 31.7% of passing attempts. NBC's Warren Sharp noted that when teams use pre-snap motion, their success rate increases. In 2020, the Titans […]
bgibbons04 3 years agoCorey Davis Looking Strong At Jets Camp
New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis has been playing well at camp and earning praise from head coach Robert Saleh. "He does such a nice job executing in every facet of football," Saleh says. Davis joined the Jets this offseason after emerging as a viable fantasy receiver with the Titans last season. The Jets' […]
bgibbons04 3 years agoLamar Jackson Not On Practice Field Friday
Despite reports that Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson would return to practice off the COVID-19 list, he did not appear on Friday. It's the eighth practice that Jackson has missed out on due to the COVID-19 list. He also landed on the COVID-19 list last season, missing a game against the Titans in the process. […]
bgibbons04 3 years agoThird-Year Leap For Daniel Jones?
New York Giants quarterback coach Jerry Schuplinski says quarterback Daniel Jones' growth has been "pretty dramatic from this point last year." Jones struggled with learning two offensive systems in his first two seasons, but now gets Year 2 with Jason Garrett as offensive coordinator and a proper offseason. The third-year leap is a commonality in […]
bgibbons04 3 years agoSterling Shepard Generating Buzz At Giants Camp
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard has been making noise and receiving praise from coaches at camp. Shepard is the most experienced receiver on the team and has seen 100-plus targets every season he's played 16 games. In 2020, he was targeted 90 times in just 12 games. With Kenny Golladay missing weeks due […]
bgibbons04 3 years agoJacob Eason Taking First-Team Quarterback Reps For Colts
The first question following Carson Wentz's injury is who would be the Indianapolis Colts QB1 to start the coming season? Indianapolis signed quarterback Brett Hundley in the days following Wentz's diagnosis, but sophomore Jacob Eason continues to take the first-team reps. He went 10-for-22 with a red zone touchdown pass but two interceptions in team drills […]
bgibbons04 3 years agoPhilip Rivers Not Ruling Out Return To NFL
Former Chargers and Colts quarterback Philip Rivers reportedly hasn't ruled out a midseason return to the NFL should a team be in need of a QB. Speculation surrounds a potential return to the Colts, who Rivers led to an 11-5 record and an AFC Playoff appearance last season. Should Rivers suit up for Indianapolis this […]
bgibbons04 3 years agoTrey Lance Continues To Impress At 49ers Camp
San Francisco 49ers first round draft pick Trey Lance has been showing off his mobility and big arm at camp this week. He threw a 50-yard rocket touchdown to Trent Sherfield while rolling out to his left on Tuesday. Lance is a high-capital draft pick (he was picked third overall in the 2021 NFL Draft), […]
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