Next man up: Injuries lead to more change on Bengals O-line
2 years, 2 months ago

Next man up: Injuries lead to more change on Bengals O-line

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Right tackle La’el Collins has been out since he tore the ACL in his left knee in a game on Christmas Eve. “This whole year I’ve been working hard on all four positions, and when my number is called, I’m ready to go out there and perform,” said Carman, who played tackle at Clemson but was converted to guard after the Bengals drafted him in the second round in 2021. It’s always a little bit trickier when they do that.” “We got to find a way to get it done,” he said. Those guys got to come to play.” To better protect Burrow, the Bengals committed $74 million to sign Collins, Cappa and center Ted Karras.

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Browns’ plan at left tackle uncertain entering Thursday night matchup vs. Steelers
4 months, 1 week ago

Browns’ plan at left tackle uncertain entering Thursday night matchup vs. Steelers

New York Times  

Last year, Geron Christian was at a family Halloween party when he got the call that the Cleveland Browns wanted to add him to their practice squad. Coach Kevin Stefanski said it’s “unlikely” that Christian would play in that game, but the lineman landed in Cleveland at 5 a.m. Tuesday intent on getting himself ready if called upon. Stefanski said …

Buffalo Bills backups step in to shore up injury-depleted defense in 2 victories
6 months, 1 week ago

Buffalo Bills backups step in to shore up injury-depleted defense in 2 victories

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills defensive back Cam Lewis isn’t the least bit surprised with how capably Buffalo’s backups have stepped in to fill key roles on an injury-depleted defense two weeks into the season. “That’s how I learned so much,” said the fifth-year player, who has taken over the starting nickel cornerback spot in place of Taron Johnson, who …

Broderick Jones was supposed to be the Steelers’ future at tackle. What’s gone wrong?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Broderick Jones was supposed to be the Steelers’ future at tackle. What’s gone wrong?

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — When the Pittsburgh Steelers invested first-round picks on offensive tackles in back-to-back drafts, it appeared the organization had a stable foundation to protect the quarterback for years to come. “I’m chewing my own self out,” Jones said Sunday. It’s also fair to wonder whether the Steelers have put the best plan in place to develop a first-round talent, …

Cardinals put starting right tackle Jonah Williams on injured reserve with a knee injury
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Cardinals put starting right tackle Jonah Williams on injured reserve with a knee injury

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TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals have put starting right tackle Jonah Williams on injured reserve because of a knee injury suffered in the season-opening loss against the Buffalo Bills. Coach Jonathan Gannon confirmed the move on Wednesday, saying he’s “not going to speculate” how long the injury would keep him off the field. “Anyone that goes into the game, …

What I’m seeing from the Cleveland Browns: O-line shakeups and other observations
6 months, 4 weeks ago

What I’m seeing from the Cleveland Browns: O-line shakeups and other observations

New York Times  

The Cleveland Browns went through training camp with several key offensive players missing for various injury reasons. As the Browns head toward Sunday’s season opener against the Dallas Cowboys, the offensive line is set in four spots — and indications are that Jack Conklin, the team’s starting right tackle when he’s been healthy since 2020, will likely start at left …

Knee injury for Rams’ Puka Nacua could keep him out for weeks
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Knee injury for Rams’ Puka Nacua could keep him out for weeks

LA Times  

Rams receiver Puka Nacua, who suffered a knee injury during a joint practice with the Chargers, is week to week, a person with knowledge of the situation who was not authorized to speak publicly said Monday. Nacua’s injury is the latest for a Rams offense that was without three starting linemen against the Chargers. Left tackle Alaric Jackson is nursing …

Rams try not to panic as third starting offensive lineman is injured at camp
8 months ago

Rams try not to panic as third starting offensive lineman is injured at camp

LA Times  

Sean McVay is going to have to wait awhile. On Thursday, McVay said left guard Jonah Jackson would be “week to week” after suffering a shoulder injury Tuesday. Left tackle Alaric Jackson remained sidelined because of an ankle injury, and Thursday right tackle Rob Havenstein left practice because of an unspecified foot injury. “We’ll be better when those guys are …

Rams left guard Jonah Jackson day to day because of shoulder injury
8 months ago

Rams left guard Jonah Jackson day to day because of shoulder injury

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Jonah Jackson is day to day because of a shoulder injury. Coach Sean McVay did not speak to reporters Wednesday and is expected to provide more information regarding Jackson’s injury on Thursday. “There’s gonna be guys going down for sometimes a day, sometimes an extended period of time.” Jackson signed a three-year …

Can the Bengals finally solidify Joe Burrow’s protection this offseason?
1 year, 1 month ago

Can the Bengals finally solidify Joe Burrow’s protection this offseason?

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Since the moment Joe Burrow was chosen with the first pick of the 2020 draft, the Cincinnati Bengals have arrived at the NFL Scouting Combine each season plotting a path to protecting their franchise quarterback feeling like the puzzle was not complete. • 2020: Bobby Hart • 2021: Riley Reiff • 2022: La’el Collins • 2023: Jonah Williams …

Jets place left tackle Duane Brown on injured reserve with a hip injury
1 year, 6 months ago

Jets place left tackle Duane Brown on injured reserve with a hip injury

Associated Press  

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets placed left tackle Duane Brown on injured reserve Saturday, leaving quarterback Zach Wilson without his starting blindside blocker against the New England Patriots. It’s uncertain who’ll replace Brown at left tackle, but both Saleh and offensive line coach Keith Carter seemed to rule out sliding right tackle Mekhi Becton — a natural …

The Titans ready to see how revamped O-line works starting against Saints
1 year, 6 months ago

The Titans ready to see how revamped O-line works starting against Saints

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans are about to start learning just how well their biggest offseason project went. They revamped the entire offensive line and open their NFL season Sunday in New Orleans with a unit having only one returning starter in Aaron Brewer with right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere suspended for the first six games. Brewer has been the …

Joe Burrow’s contract, Jimmy Garoppolo’s foot and one summer concern for all 32 NFL teams
1 year, 8 months ago

Joe Burrow’s contract, Jimmy Garoppolo’s foot and one summer concern for all 32 NFL teams

New York Times  

Optimism surrounding an NFL team is often high at this point in the offseason. — Jeff Howe Pass rush depth Of course, the last major objective this offseason for the Chiefs is to sign superstar defensive tackle Chris Jones to a contract extension before the season’s opening night. General manager Joe Douglas is banking on this unit having more luck …

As Chiefs look for a new left tackle, 10 options to replace Orlando Brown Jr.
2 years ago

As Chiefs look for a new left tackle, 10 options to replace Orlando Brown Jr.

New York Times  

Once again, the Chiefs entered contract negotiations last week with star left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. And once again, the two parties felt like they were miles apart on agreeing to a contract extension, one that would allow Brown to remain on the Chiefs — and be responsible for protecting the blind side of superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes — during …

Bengals assess murky offensive tackle picture: Another push on the revolving door?
2 years ago

Bengals assess murky offensive tackle picture: Another push on the revolving door?

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Bengals offensive line coach Frank Pollack stood with his hand on a rail in the hallway of the downtown Indianapolis Westin and let out a chuckle. Everyone understands that.” One year ago this week, Pollack declared a search for “glass eaters” here at the NFL Scouting Combine and found them in Alex Cappa, Ted Karras and Cordell Volson …

Who has the right stuff to start at left tackle at USC? The competition is fierce
2 years, 7 months ago

Who has the right stuff to start at left tackle at USC? The competition is fierce

LA Times  

Courtland Ford, above, and Bobby Haskins are battling to start at left tackle for USC. USC offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Josh Henson wouldn’t commit to naming a left tackle Tuesday, and while Wednesday’s depth chart reveal might list one name above the other, Henson made it clear that Bobby Haskins and Courtland Ford would be competing through the …

La’el Collins is latest prize in Bengals’ O-line rebuild
3 years ago

La’el Collins is latest prize in Bengals’ O-line rebuild

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals signed a third free-agent lineman to shore up an offensive line that has struggled to protect quarterback Joe Burrow. “We have three new guys that know how to set the tone,” said Frank Pollack, the Bengals’ offensive line coach. “Pros that know how to prepare and practice.” According to the Bengals’ website, Collins said he …

Who will step up at left tackle for USC?
4 years ago

Who will step up at left tackle for USC?

LA Times  

When Alijah Vera-Tucker slid over to left tackle last season, stepping into a spot vacated by an NFL draft first-rounder, there was little doubt that USC’s top interior lineman was its best option on the blindside. Jalen McKenzie will enter this season as one of the Trojans’ most experienced linemen and will be “in the mix” to switch to left …

Bengals start fast, find combination to close out Titans
4 years, 4 months ago

Bengals start fast, find combination to close out Titans

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals started fast again Sunday. After watching Giovani Bernard and Samaje Perine run for early scores, Burrow threw two fourth-quarter TD passes and closed out the victory by leading a drive that used up most of the final six minutes to seal the Bengals’ 31-20 victory over Tennessee. STAT PACK Titans: Tannehill was 18 of 30 …

Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan confirms he tore his ACL
4 years, 5 months ago

Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan confirms he tore his ACL

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans are going to have to finish this season without left tackle Taylor Lewan because of a torn right ACL. “Don’t feel sorry for me, I’m going to handle this rehab like a Pro and come back better than ever,” Lewan wrote on Twitter. “I can’t wait to watch my guys crush it, I’m going …

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