Is Earl Thomas a suitable 2020 replacement for an injured Derwin James? As Derwin James succumbs to another injury, could Earl Thomas be a potential replacement? According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, “The Chargers play the same system as the #Seahawks with DC Gus Bradley. Earl Thomas is still a free agent. Would be
Month: August 2020
JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 29: Jacksonville Jaguars Defensive End Yannick Ngakoue (91) (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Oskar Lindblom makes unexpected skate following cancer diagnosis (Video) by Amy Kaplan Yannick Ngakoue really didn’t want to play for the Jacksonville Jaguars Ngakoue was dealt to the Minnesota Vikings early on Sunday morning for
Derwin James #33 of the Los Angeles Chargers (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Dustin Johnson makes miraculous putt to force playoff at BMW (Video) by David Salituro The Chargers are missing possibly their best player to start the season in Derwin James. The Los Angeles Chargers got terrible news on Sunday night when they learned that
Jason Kelce, Philadelphia Eagles. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Clippers clinch series over Mavericks despite Luka Doncic’s heroic Game 6 effort by Alec Liebsch Jason Kelce is a bona fide Philadelphia Eagles legend living among mortals. Jason Kelce taking to a practice field is simply undeniable and triumphant magnificence. This is a same man who
Zach Cunningham just made bank on his Houston Texans’ contract extension. Look for Zach Cunningham to be a star on the Houston Texans defense going forward. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, “The Texans and standout linebacker Zach Cunningham have agreed to terms on a huge new extension worth $14.5 million per year in
Safety Derwin James looks to be hurt again for the Los Angeles Chargers. Derwin James limped off the practice field Sunday with what looks to be a hamstring injury. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, “Chargers’ S Derwin James walked off today’s practice field and into the medical tent after straining his hamstring, per source. Too
Is Cam Akers the ultimate fantasy football sleeper as a rookie for 2020? For whatever reason, Cam Akers is the least talked about rookie running back of his class. A blue-chip prospect coming out of high school, Akers starred for a lackluster Florida State Seminoles team in college. After three years in Tallahassee, Akers went
Ifeadi Odenigbo was in line for a bigger role this year, so the Vikings’ acquisition of Yannick Ngakoue has drawn his ire. Once it became a foregone conclusion defensive end Everson Griffen would be gone, the Minnesota Vikings were lined up to replace him internally. Ifeadi Odenigbo, with seven sacks and 13 quarterback hits in
Eagles rookie wide receiver Jalen Reagor left practice with an apparent wrist injury. It’s been a rough Sunday for the Philadelphia Eagles. First, quarterback Carson Wentz missed the team’s scrimmage with an unspecified injury. Then, promising rookie wide receiver Jalen Reagor joined the injury list as well. During the team’s scrimmage, Reagor went down, then
FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 23: Le’Veon Bell #26 of the New York Jets runs drills at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on August 23, 2020 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) Jorge Masvidal prank calls a stripper ahead of Strikeforce bout (Video) by Amy Kaplan The Le’Veon Bell experiment
ENGLEWOOD, CO – AUGUST 17: Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy #10 of the Denver Broncos smiles while stretching during a training session at UCHealth Training Center on August 17, 2020 in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) Nylon Calculus: Donovan Mitchell and Luka Doncic are offensive machines by Ian Levy Denver Broncos rookie wideout Jerry
Quarterback Peyton Manning of Denver Broncos calls the play during Super Bowl 50 against the Carolina Panthers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on February 7, 2016. / AFP / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) Fernando Tatis, Jr. got plunked by the Astros and America is
Todd Davis and KJ Hamler both sustained major injuries at Broncos practice. The hype around the Denver Broncos is both palpable and justified, as the solid defense and armada of new weapons for quarterback Drew Lock has Vic Fangio and his squad set up nicely for playoff success. The first few days of practice, however,
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 1: Justin Simmons #31 of the Denver Broncos celebrates a defensive stop with Kareem Jackson #22 and Will Parks #34 in the third quarter of a game at Empower Field at Mile High on December 1, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) The Denver Broncos (finally) have their
Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images UFC 252: 3 things we learned by Al Mac 3 opponents we wish Daniel Cormier could have fought before retirement by Dominic Yates Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Rodney Gunter is stepping away from football. Defensive end Rodney Gunter delivered some tough news via Twitter on Sunday, announcing his necessary decision
Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) ICYW Odell Beckham Jr. is still doing one-handed catches (Video) by Amy Kaplan UFC 252: Matches to make for Stipe Miocic, other winners by Dominic Yates Don’t worry, Tom Brady gets cussed out by his bosses too. Tom Brady may be one of the most
Odell Beckham Jr., Cleveland Browns. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Kyle Tucker crushes walk-off homer for streaking Astros (Video) by John Buhler Don’t worry, Tom Brady gets cussed out by his bosses too by Amy Kaplan ICYW Odell Beckham Jr. is still doing one-handed catches. It’s been a while since we’ve seen Odell Beckham Jr. (or
Mike Zimmer publicly trolled a Vikings beat writer NFL press conferences have produced some amazing moments between coaches and the media, like back in 2014 when Patriots head coach Bill Belichick answered every single question after a blowout loss against the Chiefs with the phrase, “We’re onto Cincinnati.” But very rarely does a press conference have
Amari Cooper, Michael Gallup, Dallas Cowboys. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) Matt LaFleur’s praise of AJ Dillon should excite Packers fans by Brad Berreman The Dallas Cowboys have gone unorthodox with their wide receiver drills. No team in the NFL will be more elite at one-handed catches this year than the Dallas Cowboys. How can
AJ Dillon is already turning heads at Packers camp, and head coach Matt LaFleur’s assessment especially stands out . The Green Bay Packers went against the expected grain during the 2020 NFL Draft, trading up to take a quarterback in the first round and following that by taking running back AJ Dillon in the second
Patrick Mahomes agreed with Eric Bieniemy’s assessment of him Most fans, writers, and observers seem to think that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ best attributes as a player are either his bazooka of a right arm or his ability to make plays outside of the pocket. However, if we’re to take offensive coordinator Eric
Alex Smith’s family is thrilled that he can play football again When Washington quarterback Alex Smith broke his leg against the Houston Texans in 2018, many assumed that would be the last snap of NFL the former No. 1 overall pick would see in his career. Against all odds, Smith underwent 17 different surgeries, and
Seneca Wallace takes on a new role under his former coach, Mike McCarthy. Mike McCarthy took over as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys during an incredibly uncertain time, but he’s building out his training camp coaching staff with some familiar faces. The Athletic’s Jon Machota reported that Seneca Wallace, who played quarterback for the
Chris Hogan signed a deal with the Jets Chris Hogan was a thorn in the side of New York Jets fans during his time with the New England Patriots, as Tom Brady always seemed to find Hogan wide open whenever a clutch conversion was needed. Jets fans might need to change their opinion of Hogan
Alex Smith is defying all the odds to make it back on the field. When Alex Smith, the Washington Football Team’s then-quarterback, broke his leg on Nov. 18 , 2018 against the Houston Texans, it was universally expected to be a career-ending injury. Videos of the leg looking like it was made of rubber went
Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence was considering opting out of the 2020 season, but his pregnant wife talked him out of it. Due to rookie mini-camp after being drafted in the second round out of Boise State, Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence missed the birth of his son in 2014. His wife Sasha is
The Dallas Cowboys signing Everson Griffen has the fan base pumped up to see what he can do for the defense. Earlier this week, the Dallas Cowboys made a big-time splash when they signed touted defensive end Everson Griffen to a new contract. Griffen had multiple teams interested in his services, including the Seattle Seahawks,
Denver Broncos’ first-round selection Jerry Jeudy is shining in training camp. Last year, the Denver Broncos got their quarterback in Drew Lock. In his limited action last season, he looked pretty impressive. the goal this offseason, as is the case with any quarterback on his rookie deal, was to give him some much-needed weapons. The
The Dallas Cowboys were without their starting right tackle on Friday As we’ve seen in recent years, the Dallas Cowboys’ main strength is their offense. But the success of quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott hinges on the stability on the offensive line. With training camp underway, the Cowboys were short a hogmolly
Matthew Stafford and Kirby Smart are giving back to their community in a major way. Former Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford and current Georgia head coach Kirby Smart have pitched in to help social justice initiatives for student-athletes at the university. In total, the two donated $500,000 on Friday, which is only part of the larger