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Jordyn Brooks Misses Another Day Of Practice
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that rookie linebacker Jordyn Brooks (groin) will miss practice on Tuesday for the second straight day with a groin issue. Brooks was a first-round pick by Seattle out of Texas Tech this year after totaling 362 tackles and seven sacks as a four-year starter in college. Brooks doesn't […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoTaylor Rapp Dealing With Knee Issue
Los Angeles Rams safety Taylor Rapp (knee) didn't practice on Tuesday and had his right leg in a sleeve. Head coach Sean McVay said Rapp is dealing with a knee issue. Rapp was a second-rounder out of Washington last year and immediately made an impact for the Rams secondary, recording 100 combined tackles, two interceptions […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoMack Wilson Carted Off Tuesday
Cleveland Browns linebacker Mack Wilson (knee) was carted off the field at practice on Tuesday with a knee injury and is undergoing further evaluation to determine the severity of the injury. Wilson ended up making 14 starts in 16 games in his rookie season in 2019 after being drafted in the fifth round out of […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoA.J. Green Being Held Out As Precaution
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (hamstring) was held out of Tuesday's practice after tweaking his hamstring on Monday. Head coach Zac Taylor said he was holding Green out as a precaution and doesn't expect him to play in a scrimmage game later this week. "Obviously he needs to develop that chemistry with the quarterback, […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoVince Biegel Tears Achilles'
Miami Dolphins linebacker Vince Biegel (Achilles') tore his Achilles' tendon during practice and will miss the entire 2020 season. Biegel had previously played for the Packers and Saints but had his most success last season for the Dolphins, logging 10 starts on defense and providing 59 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 13 quarterback hits and seven tackles […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoCordarrelle Patterson Sees A New Mitchell Trubisky
Chicago Bears wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson has seen a change in quarterback Mitchell Trubisky as he fights for the starting gig with Nick Foles in training camp. "He actually looks like a whole new player this year," Patterson said Tuesday. "I see it in his eyes and everything. He's got that fire in him." Trubisky […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoCowboys Waive Gerald McCoy
The Dallas Cowboys released defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (quadriceps) via injury waiver on Tuesday after his season officially came to an end after suffering a torn quadriceps tendon. McCoy had signed a three-year, $18.3 million deal in the offseason, but the Cowboys had a clause in the contract that offered them a chance to cut […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoArtie Burns Tears His ACL
Chicago Bears cornerback Artie Burns (knee) suffered a torn ACL in practice and will miss the entire 2020 season, according to a source. Burns, a 2016 first-round pick by the Steelers, played four seasons with Pittsburgh before signing a one-year deal with the Bears for the 2020 season. The 24-year-old was hoping to get back […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJoe Burrow Confident With Opener Approaching
Cincinnati Bengals rookie quarterback Joe Burrow, the 2020 No. 1 overall pick, said he feels "very confident" with a little less than a month until the regular season opener. "I feel very comfortable with the offense right now. I feel very comfortable with my guys," Burrow told reporters. "I think we're going to be pretty […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoA.J. Brown Hard To Bring Down
Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown prides himself in being hard to tackle and gaining yards after the catch. After all, his 20.2 yards per reception were the most by a rookie in the Super Bowl era last season. "Me, Derrick, Jonnu [Smith], a lot of other guys, man, we really harp on that. We […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoDalvin Cook Being Limited While Sides Work On Extension
The Minnesota Vikings are limiting running back Dalvin Cook's workload in practices while the two sides try to work out a long-term contract extension. "This situation has to come to a head soon," Pelissero said. "Either Cook is gonna become one of the higher-paid running backs in the NFL on a fair, long-term deal with […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoAndrus Peat Dealing With Broken Thumb
New Orleans Saints Pro Bowl offensive guard Andrus Peat (thumb) has a broken thumb, according to a source. Peat's timetable for a return is unclear, and it will depend on whether he needs surgery to fix the thumb. As of right now, he has not been ruled out for the regular season opener. The 26-year-old […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJalen Reagor Impressing In Camp
Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Jalen Reagor, who was taken with the 21st pick in the first round, has impressed the team early in training camp and showed plenty of chemistry with quarterback Carson Wentz on the first day of padded practices on Monday. “I know what he brings as a threat to the defense […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJavon Hargrave, Derek Barnett Have A Shot To Be Ready
Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Javon Hargrave (pectoral) and Derek Barnett (ankle) both have a realistic shot at being ready for the season opener against the Washington Football Team, according to sources. Hargrave is dealing with a pectoral strain and Barnett has been sidelined in training camp with an ankle sprain. It's good news for a […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJason Verrett Earning Starter Snaps
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jason Verrett has shown up looking frisky in training camp and is earning some starter repetitions. Verrett was a Pro Bowler for the Chargers in his only healthy season in 2015, and he could emerge as a legitimate option in the team's secondary opposite Richard Sherman if he can just stay […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoBrandon Aiyuk Further Ahead Than Most Rookies
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is beginning to separate himself from the pack after just one training camp practice, and the 49ers are hoping that he can be an immediate contributor to the offense with Deebo Samuel (foot) in question to begin the season due to a fracture in his foot. Head […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJalen Hurts Might Not See Many Snaps
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson indicated that there might not be many snaps to go around for rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts in training camp. Fifth-year pro Nate Sudfeld is the team's backup until proven otherwise, and Pederson stressed that the Eagles will make sure to get Carson Wentz and Sudfeld "the reps they need" […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoMelvin Ingram Not Happy With Contract
Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Melvin Ingram is sitting out of practice at training camp because he's not pleased with his contract situation, according to multiple team sources. It's not known when he'll return to the practice field. Ingram is in the final year of his current four-year deal and could be trying to leverage […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoRobert Alford To Miss Second Straight Season
Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals cornerback Robert Alford (pectoral) tore his pectoral muscle and will miss the entire 2020 season, according to a source. Alford missed all of last season, too, after breaking his leg, so this is a tough blow for the 31-year-old from Southeastern Louisiana. He will undergo surgery to fix his […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJavon Hargrave Has Minor Pectoral Strain
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (pectoral) is dealing with a minor pectoral strain and "should be back in a few weeks," according to one source. The 27-year-old nose tackle signed a three-year, $39 million deal with the Eagles this year, but he might have to miss Week 1, depending on how he recovers in […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoTitans Working Out Geoff Swaim, D'Onta Foreman, Trevor Siemian
The Tennessee Titans are working out tight end Geoff Swaim, running back D'Onta Foreman and quarterback Trevor Siemian on Monday. Swaim played in just six games with the Jaguars last year before being released. Prior to that, he had 35 receptions for 336 yards and one touchdown in four seasons (37 games, 18 starts) for […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoBears Working Out Kevin Hogan, C.J. Prosise
The Chicago Bears are working out quarterbacks Kevin Hogan and Kyle Sloter, running back C.J. Prosise and wide receiver Rodney Adams on Monday. Hogan and Prosise are the most notable names on this list. Hogan was released by the Broncos last year and hasn't attempted a pass since 2017 with the Browns after being a […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoVyncint Smith Expected To Have Surgery
New York Jets wide receiver Vyncint Smith (core) is expected to have surgery on Tuesday with Dr. William Meyers for his core muscle injury, according to a source. Smith will likely be out at least a month, which means he is a good bet to miss the start of the 2020 season. An already pretty […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoRobert Alford Suffers Pectoral Injury
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Robert Alford (pectoral) suffered a pectoral injury in practice on Sunday, according to sources. The team is in the process of evaluating him to see how long he'll be sidelined. Alford missed all of the 2019 season with a broken leg, so both he and the Cardinals are hoping his latest injury […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoDeAndre Hopkins Expected Back Soon
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) missed a second day of practice on Monday due to a sore hamstring, but head coach Kliff Kingsbury said that he expects Hopkins to be back at practice soon. Kingsbury also doesn't think Hopkins' absence will restrict him from learning the offense or gaining chemistry with quarterback Kyler […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoRob Gronkowski Adjusting To Florida Heat
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski, who is returning to the NFL after an 18-month hiatus, is struggling a bit in training camp in the Florida heat. "He's probably in New England shape, but he's not in Florida shape. That humidity and heat's kicking his a-- pretty good," head coach Bruce Arians said. We […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJerick McKinnon Working Like He's Broke
San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon has collected $15.5 million the last two years without even playing a snap for the 49ers because of a knee injury, but he's working extremely hard as he tries to come back in 2020. “I work like I’m broke,” McKinnon said. “It’s hard to stop working.” He has […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoMelvin Gordon III Struggling With Altitude In Denver
Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III said that he's "struggling up here a little bit with the altitude." Gordon hasn't shown any ill effects when running the ball in drills, but he feels the altitude from play to play and practice to practice. The Broncos signed him to a two-year, $16 million deal in […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoGerald McCoy Has Ruptured Quad, Out For The Season
Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Gerald McCoy's (quadriceps) MRI exam on Monday showed a ruptured quad tendon, and he'll miss the entire 2020 season. It's a huge blow to Dallas' defensive line after they signed McCoy to a three-year contract in free agency. McCoy has 59.5 sacks in his 10 years in […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoGiants Release Chandler Catanzaro
The New York Giants released veteran kicker Chandler Catanzaro on Monday, according to a source. With the move, Graham Gano, who was signed by the team on Sunday, will enter 2020 as the team's starting kicker. Gano reunites with former Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman in New York. The 33-year-old kicker has been pretty solid […]
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