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Jalen Mills Making The Move To Safety
Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Jalen Mills is making the move from cornerback to safety this year with Malcolm Jenkins now in New Orleans. Mills is also starting to move into more of a leadership role for the Eagles Defense. He was drafted in the seventh round as a cornerback out of LSU, and he impressed […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJarrett Stidham Battling Leg Injury
New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham (leg) has been battling leg discomfort and is not expected to practice much, if at all, on Friday, according to sources. The Patriots will play it cautious with Stidham. His leg injury may explain why he's had a rough few days of practice as he battles for playing time […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoRon Rivera Diagnosed With Lymph Node Cancer
Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera said he has been diagnosed with lymph node cancer after a self check. Rivera said the cancer is in the early stages and is considered "very treatable and curable." "I’m planning to go on coaching. Doctors encouraged me to do it, too. They said, 'If you feel strongly, […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoKevin White To Work Out With Jets
Free-agent wide receiver Kevin White will work out for the Jets. White was cut by the Cardinals last year and didn't see any regular season game action. He was the seventh overall pick of the 2015 draft by the Bears, but he's been a first-round bust, mostly because of injuries. White has just 25 receptions […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoKevin Johnson Suffers Lacerated Liver
Cleveland Browns cornerback Kevin Johnson (liver) was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday after he sustained a laceration to his liver when another player landed on him during practice. He is resting comfortably and is expected to remain in the hospital for at least another 24 hours for observation. The 28-year-old will obviously miss some […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoRob Gronkowski Without Elbow Brace In Training Camp
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians sees a difference in tight end Rob Gronkowski in practice. He isn't stiff, is moving well and "doesn't have a gigantic elbow brace on." Gronk retired in 2018 after another Super Bowl victory because his body was telling him it was done. But perhaps the time off rejuvenated […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoBrowns To Host Malcolm Smith
The Cleveland Browns will have veteran linebacker Malcolm Smith in for a workout this week, according to a source. The former Super Bowl MVP was with the Cowboys late last season but played in just four combined games with the Cowboys and Jaguars and registered five combined tackles and a forced fumble. Cleveland is likely […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoNothing Imminent For Ravens, Dez Bryant
Free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant's workout with the Baltimore Ravens is over, and a source said that nothing is imminent between the two sides. Bryant hasn't played in the NFL since 2017 and is trying to come back from a torn Achilles' he suffered in November of 2018 while with the Saints. The 31-year-old could […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoVon Miller Has An Elbow Issue, Todd Davis Leaves On Cart
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (elbow) is dealing with an elbow issue at training camp. Linebacker Todd Davis (leg) left practice on Thursday on a cart with a left leg injury. It's unknown how serious Miller's injury is, so stay tuned for more details. Davis' ailment seems like it could be much more serious, but […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoK.J. Hamler To Miss A Couple Of Weeks
Denver Broncos second-round rookie wide receiver K.J. Hamler (hamstring) will miss a couple of weeks with a hamstring injury. In an already truncated offseason due to COVID-19, this injury will set Hamler back and make it hard for him to get up to speed in the offense without any preseason games. Even if the 21-year-old […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoMelvin Gordon III Dealing With Rib Injury
Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (rib) suffered a rib injury in practice on Thursday. It's unknown how serious the injury is, but it's certainly worth keeping an eye on early in training camp, especially since Gordon admitted recently that he's had trouble getting adjusted to the altitude in Denver during practices. The Broncos […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJalen Hurd Placed On Injured Reserve
The San Francisco 49ers placed wide receiver Jalen Hurd (knee) on the Injured Reserve with a torn ACL. It's a tough break for Hurd, who also missed all of his rookie season in 2019 with a back injury. The Niners had big plans for the versatile and explosive Hurd, and they signed wideouts Jaron Brown, […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoLa'el Collins Involved In Car Crash
Dallas Cowboys right tackle La'el Collins was involved in a car crash on Thursday morning and was absent from practice, but a team source said "he's OK." It was described as a major car crash, but thankfully Collins is fine. The 27-year-old is a big part of Dallas' offensive line, and he's missed just one […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJosh Oliver Placed On Injured Reserve
The Jacksonville Jaguars placed 2019 third-round tight end Josh Oliver (foot) on Injured Reserve on Thursday. Oliver will have surgery to fix a broken foot. The 23-year-old out of San Jose State also missed 12 games in his rookie season in 2019 due to injury after he was a third-round pick. It remains to be […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoAldon Smith Impressing In Cowboys Camp
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Aldon Smith is really impressing the coaching staff so far in training camp. "If you walked away from practice, you would say, ‘Hey, who the hell is No. 58?’ You can see his power, his length is extraordinary. ...I’m very happy with where Aldon is right now," head coach Mike McCarthy said. […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years ago49ers Sign Johnathan Cyprien
The San Francisco 49ers signed safety Johnathan Cyprien to a one-year deal on Wednesday night, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Cyprien was drafted in the second round out of Florida International by the Jaguars in 2013. He spent four years in Jacksonville before bouncing around with the Titans, Falcons and Eagles in 2017 and […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoDJ LeMahieu On The Mend
New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (thumb) is hoping to trim time from his estimated return date after spraining his left thumb during a swing that he called "a weird freak thing." LeMahieu said he was told the sprain will take two to three weeks to heal. Through 17 games, he was hitting an American […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoKirk Cousins Wants To Scramble More
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins expressed a desire to use his legs more often in 2020. "I'm not going to say I'm Michael Vick, but I do have enough athleticism to make more plays with my feet," Cousins said. The signal-caller turned 32 years old on Wednesday, but he does have 15 career rushing touchdowns […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoClyde Edwards-Helaire Helping His Cause
Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is helping his cause for a prominent role in his rookie season by impressing early in training camp. "They're very excited about what that they've seen from him so far. Coming in they knew he was a smart kid, he's shown that. He's picking up the playbook […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoRyan Fitzpatrick Expected To Start Over Tua Tagovailoa
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores isn't expected to name an official starting quarterback soon, but it likely won't be rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, but instead 37-year-old veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick. Offensive coordinator Chan Gailey came out of retirement this year and has worked with Fitzpatrick with the Jets and Bills previously. The 22-year-old fifth overall […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoDeAndre Hopkins Returns To Practice
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) returned to practice on Wednesday after missing a few practices with a hamstring issue. The Cardinals are being cautious with their All-Pro wideout early in training camp. Nuk should be just fine, but it's nice for him to be out there as much as possible to gain chemistry […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoGiants Sign Graham Gano To One-Year Deal
The New York Giants are giving Pro Bowl kicker Graham Gano a one-year deal worth a maximum value of $2.5 million on Wednesday, according to a source. Gano will receive $1 million guaranteed and has incentives worth $250,000. The 33-year-old will be New York's kicker in 2020 after they released Chandler Catanzaro. Gano ended the […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoChase Young Dealing With Hip Flexor Injury
Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera said that the team is being cautious with rookie defensive end Chase Young (hip) as he battles a hip flexor injury in training camp. It doesn't sound very serious for the No. 2 overall pick, so he should be ready for the start of the regular season, barring […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoShawn Williams Could Be Back By Week 1
The Cincinnati Bengals are optimistic that safety Shawn Williams (calf) could be back by Week 1 after he was carted off this week at practice with a calf injury. Defensive tackle Renell Wren (quadriceps) suffered a significant quad injury in practice on Monday and is seeking a second opinion as to whether he will need […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoVikings, Dalvin Cook Break Off Contract Talks
Contract talks between the Minnesota Vikings and star running back Dalvin Cook broke off on Tuesday, according to sources. Talks could restart again at a later date, but for now, Cook is focused on getting ready for Week 1 as he enters the final year of his rookie deal. The franchise tag could be looming […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoTitans Signing Trevor Siemian
The Tennessee Titans are signing quarterback Trevor Siemian to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to his agent, Mike McCartney. To make room for Siemian on the roster, Tennessee waived seventh-round rookie Cole McDonald out of Hawaii. Siemian will compete with Logan Woodside for backup duties to Ryan Tannehill in 2020. The 28-year-old was briefly […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoDerrius Guice Accused Of Rape In 2016
Two former LSU students claim they were raped by former Washington Football Team running back Derrius Guice in 2016. The women's allegations were shared with at least two coaches, an athletics administrator and a nurse, but the school doesn't appear to have investigated the incidents. Injuries have plagued his NFL career after he was a […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoBashaud Breeland Facing Four-Game Suspension
Kansas City Chiefs starting right cornerback Bashaud Breeland is facing a four-game suspension for violating the league's policy of substances of abuse, according to a source. Breeland is expected to miss the first four games against the Texans, Chargers, Ravens and Patriots. It's not a surprise to anyone, as Breeland was expected to be suspended […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoCould Patriots Use A QB Platoon With Cam Newton?
There is a lingering question in New England Patriots training camp as to whether head coach Bill Belichick will use a quarterback platoon to begin the season, with repetitions split evenly among Cam Newton, Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer in practice this week. It's clear that Newton is running third in terms of comfort level […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoMack Wilson To Miss Time With Knee Injury
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns promising linebacker Mack Wilson (knee) suffered a significant hyperextended knee in practice on Tuesday and had to be carted off the field, according to sources. Wilson will miss some time, but an exact timetable won't be clear until he's evaluated further. The 22-year-old fell into a starting role in […]
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