Articles for Left Tackle

How Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is pushing to play through sprained ankle this week
3 weeks, 4 days ago

How Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is pushing to play through sprained ankle this week

New York Times  

— Once the X-ray scan revealed no broken bones in his right ankle, quarterback Patrick Mahomes knew exactly how his workday Sunday would end. “I wasn’t doing high knees or anything like that,” Mahomes said smiling, a joke referencing quarterback Russell Wilson’s time with the Denver Broncos. Luckily, I have a great wife who will take care of the kids …

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Will Patrick Mahomes miss time? That’s the big question after Chiefs improve to 13-1
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Will Patrick Mahomes miss time? That’s the big question after Chiefs improve to 13-1

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — Even a comfortable win on the scoreboard wasn’t comfortable for the Kansas City Chiefs. “I thought the smart decision was to put Carson in.” The Chiefs could wind up regretting the call on Mahomes’ final snap. It’s something I have to get better on as the season ends here and we go into the playoffs.” Patrick Mahomes limps …

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Jaguars sign left tackle Walker Little to a 3-year, $45 million extension, AP source says
1 month, 1 week ago

Jaguars sign left tackle Walker Little to a 3-year, $45 million extension, AP source says

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Walker Little, who didn’t land a full-time starting job until the team traded veteran Cam Robinson in October, signed a three-year contract extension Sunday. A second-round draft pick out of Stanford in 2021, Little has made 21 starts over four seasons heading into Sunday’s game against AFC South-leading Houston. Now, he’s quarterback Trevor …

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Browns’ plan at left tackle uncertain entering Thursday night matchup vs. Steelers
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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Jets’ Mosley has a herniated disk in his neck, Smith ruled out with a neck ailment
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jets’ Mosley has a herniated disk in his neck, Smith ruled out with a neck ailment

Associated Press  

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley said Friday surgery won’t be necessary to repair the injury and he remains “day to day,” but was able to do some work on the practice field this week as the team prepared to face Indianapolis on Sunday. Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said the hope is Mosley could return …

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Losing Andrew Thomas derailed Giants offense in 2023. Can they avoid same fate this year?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Losing Andrew Thomas derailed Giants offense in 2023. Can they avoid same fate this year?

New York Times  

The New York Giants’ 17-7 loss to the Bengals last Sunday night was deflating. Giants coach Brian Daboll repeatedly stated the obvious Wednesday when he said, “We’re not going to replace an Andrew Thomas.” Daboll has the scars from last season to illustrate that point. The hamstring injury Thomas suffered in last season’s opener that sidelined him for seven games …

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Cleveland’s Myles Garrett to play vs. Raiders; Browns still struggling with injuries
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Cleveland’s Myles Garrett to play vs. Raiders; Browns still struggling with injuries

New York Times  

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, will play despite dealing with foot, thigh and Achilles injuries that have limited him over the last three weeks. Wills said earlier in the week that he thought he’d avoided major injury when a falling defender hit his knee during Wills’ season debut last week, but …

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Lincoln Riley confident USC offensive line can be ‘damn good’ despite Michigan loss
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Lincoln Riley confident USC offensive line can be ‘damn good’ despite Michigan loss

LA Times  

The left tackle was cramping. Still, Riley didn’t seem concerned on Tuesday about the line’s long-term trajectory, instead once again reiterating his belief that USC’s offensive line can be “really damn good” this season. We’ve got to get back on track that way, and I’m confident we will.” Michigan’s Josaiah Stewart knocks down USC quarterback Miller Moss during the Trojans’ …

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The Times of Troy: Michigan loss exposed these weaknesses on USC’s offensive line
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Times of Troy: Michigan loss exposed these weaknesses on USC’s offensive line

LA Times  

Ryan Kartje, your USC beat writer at the L.A. Times, coming at you from my mom’s dinner table in Michigan, less than an hour south of the Big House, for another week of the Times of Troy newsletter. No one on USC’s staff comes out of the loss to Michigan looking worse than the Trojans offensive line coach, whose unit …

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Browns have an identity crisis; they refuse to accept who they really are
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Browns have an identity crisis; they refuse to accept who they really are

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — The Browns have an identity crisis. GO DEEPER Browns' offense hasn't been just bad, it's been borderline hopeless The Giants have three good defensive players: defensive ends Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Burns and defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. NFL players don’t like revealing much strategy, but yes, it also felt to them like the offense Stefanski ran with great …

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Rams lose Puka Nacua, several offensive linemen, then to Lions in overtime
4 months ago

Rams lose Puka Nacua, several offensive linemen, then to Lions in overtime

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is sacked by Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson in the fourth quarter of the Rams’ 26-20 loss Sunday night at Ford Field. That’s when the defending Super Bowl-champion Rams lost several offensive linemen during a season-opening rout by the Buffalo Bills, the beginning of the Rams’ historic Super Bowl hangover. The Rams went into Sunday …

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What I’m seeing from the Cleveland Browns: O-line shakeups and other observations
4 months, 1 week 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 …

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Preseason rookie winners and … others: Which 2024 NFL Draft first-rounders thrived in August?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Preseason rookie winners and … others: Which 2024 NFL Draft first-rounders thrived in August?

New York Times  

The preseason is hardly a crystal ball. Jim Harbaugh believes players get better at football by actually playing football, so it was no surprise to see Alt get 55 combined snaps while starting the Chargers’ first two preseason games. Worthy started both of Kansas City’s first two preseason games, getting loose — after, perhaps, an uncalled false start — for …

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Cowboys preseason observations: 2 young players making progress in the trenches
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Cowboys preseason observations: 2 young players making progress in the trenches

New York Times  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — For the Dallas Cowboys’ preseason debut, all eyes were on quarterback Trey Lance. Guyton was already trending toward taking the starting left tackle spot before Edoga’s injury with strong practices in Oxnard. He didn’t play again in the first half after his first drive, but was back in the second half — and on the field goal …

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USC offensive lineman Elijah Paige blossoms after brief demotion to scout team
5 months ago

USC offensive lineman Elijah Paige blossoms after brief demotion to scout team

LA Times  

His climb to that point had been steady, his trajectory as USC’s left-tackle-in-waiting still trending upward as planned, when near the midway mark of his freshman season, Elijah Paige seemed to hit a wall. “We felt like he got to a certain spot, and then he just kind of plateaued.” Last season, freshman LT Elijah Paige was sent down to …

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Tyron Smith is the Jets’ left tackle — and his teammates still can’t believe it
5 months ago

Tyron Smith is the Jets’ left tackle — and his teammates still can’t believe it

New York Times  

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The only light in teenage Olu Fashanu’s room emanated from his tablet. Tyron, he’s chiseled.” During OTAs, defensive tackle Quinnen Williams asked Smith for advice on nutrition, how he manages to stay in that sort of shape as a 300 pounder. Smith, a man of few words, was direct: “Stick to salmon.” GO DEEPER The 11 …

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College football Freaks List 2024: Why Nyck Harbor takes No. 1 spot (again) in Bruce Feldman’s rankings
5 months ago

College football Freaks List 2024: Why Nyck Harbor takes No. 1 spot (again) in Bruce Feldman’s rankings

New York Times  

Logan Jones, Iowa, center Kirk Ferentz keeps cranking out Freaks. 38 on the list last year; he has added six pounds but hasn’t lost any speed, running another 4.66 40 this offseason. 42 on last year’s Freaks List, didn’t bench 400 pounds like he did in 2023, but 365 is still more than double his body weight. He’s a nose …

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American football player Willie Anderson blames The Blind Side for Hall of Fame snub
5 months, 3 weeks ago

American football player Willie Anderson blames The Blind Side for Hall of Fame snub

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy American football player Willie Anderson has blamed …

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Cowboys rookie LT Tyler Guyton: ‘I couldn’t be in a better situation, honestly’
7 months ago

Cowboys rookie LT Tyler Guyton: ‘I couldn’t be in a better situation, honestly’

New York Times  

FRISCO, Texas — Tyler Guyton didn’t mind the 90-degree Texas heat during the final day of Dallas Cowboys minicamp Wednesday. “I feel like I’m more in shape than I’ve ever been.” Getting picked by Dallas was a dream scenario for Guyton and his family of Cowboys fans. “I’m just following in the footsteps of the guys ahead of me and …

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Patriots questions entering training camp: Who will be the starting left tackle?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Patriots questions entering training camp: Who will be the starting left tackle?

New York Times  

Editor’s note: This is the first in a five-part series examining the biggest questions facing the New England Patriots ahead of training camp. So everything is kind of new to me now.” Free agent addition Chuks Okorafor opened OTA’s as the top left tackle today. The Patriots didn’t think they’d simply flip two right tackles to the other side and …

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Former Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton agrees to 1-year deal with Eagles, agent says
8 months, 1 week ago

Former Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton agrees to 1-year deal with Eagles, agent says

Associated Press  

Former New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton has agreed to terms with the Philadelphia Eagles on a one-year contract worth up to $5.5 million, agent Alan Herman told The Associated Press on Sunday night. ESPN first reported that Becton plans to join the Eagles, who needed some depth on their offensive line behind left tackle Jordan Mailata and right …

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Did the Patriots do enough to help Drake Maye on Day 2 of the NFL Draft?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Did the Patriots do enough to help Drake Maye on Day 2 of the NFL Draft?

New York Times  

New England Patriots director of scouting Eliot Wolf said all the things you’d want to hear after the second day of the NFL Draft, the things every NFL decision-maker says. Draft pick grades: Our experts rate Rounds 2-3 Full draft order: Team picks for all 257 selections Second-round pick Ja’Lynn Polk might end up being just the kind of wide …

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Troy Fautanu idolized Troy Polamalu. Now he’s following in Polamalu’s footsteps in Pittsburgh
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Troy Fautanu idolized Troy Polamalu. Now he’s following in Polamalu’s footsteps in Pittsburgh

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Troy Fautanu grew up idolizing Troy Polamalu. Tomlin sees Fautanu as a bookend tackle opposite Broderick Jones, the Steelers’ first-round pick a year ago. “That just speaks to our level of excitement.” Fautanu started 15 games at left tackle last season as the Washington Huskies reached the College Football Playoff final against Michigan. “It’s a calling card.” Fautanu’s …

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Jets trade down a spot and then take Penn State offensive tackle Olu Fashanu at No. 11 in NFL draft
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Jets trade down a spot and then take Penn State offensive tackle Olu Fashanu at No. 11 in NFL draft

Associated Press  

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets went with protection over a pass catcher with their first-round pick in the NFL draft. “It wasn’t necessarily the top of the needs, but I know they really loved Olu,” Rodgers said on “The Pat McAfee Show” after the Jets took Fashanu. “I love what Joe did, moving back and getting a …

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