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1 week, 6 days ago

Mark Gastineau: Former Jets pass rusher confronts Brett Favre about controversial NFL sack record grudge

CNN

CNN — Former New York Jets pass rusher Mark Gastineau says Brett Favre “hurt” him after he confronted the Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback about the controversial NFL sack record grudge involving the two of them. Although Gastineau was in attendance and congratulated Strahan at the time, a video posted on social media by ESPN teasing the network’s upcoming …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Florida edge rusher Jack Pyburn, second on the team with 60 tackles, entering transfer portal

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Florida edge rusher Jack Pyburn, who ranks second on the team with 60 tackles this season, and former five-star prospect and Missouri edge rusher Williams Nwaneri are entering the transfer portal. Arizona starting linebacker Jacob Manu also will enter the transfer portal, he confirmed on X. …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Rohidas, World’s best rusher and one warrior we wished for’, says Coach Van Eijk

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Dragons Dutch head coach Rein Van Eijk believes Olympic-medal winning India defender Amit Rohidas is the best “first rusher” in the world and hopes his multiple skills will benefit the franchise in the upcoming revamped Hockey India League. So our corner defense should be very solid,” said Van Eijk, coach of Germany’s 2023 Under-21 World Cup-winning side. I …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Today in Sports - Texas’ Ricky Williams becomes the leading rusher in Division I-A history

Associated Press

Nov. 27 1913 — Notre Dame and Texas meet for the first time in a Thanksgiving showdown. 1980 — Dave Williams returns Eddie Murray’s opening kickoff in overtime 95 yards to give the Chicago Bears a 23-17 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day. 1998 — Texas’ Ricky Williams becomes the leading rusher in Division I-A history, breaking Tony …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Alabama loses edge rusher Que Robinson to season-ending injury

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Alabama’s defense suffered a major blow heading into the final games of the regular with edge rusher Que Robinson out for the rest of the season with a left arm injury. He is one of four current Tide players who were members of the 2020 national …

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2 months ago

Jets' Ulbrich: Reddick's Debut Soon, But Readiness Remains Uncertain

Associated Press

The New York Jets expect Haason Reddick to make his debut against the New England Patriots on Sunday. The 30-year-old edge rusher ended his contract holdout when he reported to the team on Monday and was participating in the walkthrough practice on Wednesday. Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich anticipates Reddick playing and is optimistic about his potential debut.

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dolphins pass rusher Jaelan Phillips to have season-ending knee surgery

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins pass rusher Jaelan Phillips said the knee injury he suffered against the Tennessee Titans on Monday night will require season-ending surgery. Phillips was injured in the first half of Monday’s 31-12 loss to the Titans when he collided with teammate Jordan Poyer. “I have unfinished business to take care of and I will come …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Bills edge rusher Greg Rousseau showing ‘Groot-like’ growth after 3-sack season opener

Associated Press

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Greg Rousseau was apprehensive entering his redshirt freshman college season in 2019, because he didn’t know what to make of hearing then-Miami Hurricanes defensive coordinator Blake Baker start calling him “Groot.” The reference to the Marvel Comics tree-like character with spikey hair and long-limbed arms was foreign to the then-19-year-old defensive end, even though the resemblance …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Panthers are signing edge rusher Charles Harris to bolster their pass rush, AP source says

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms on a contract with free agent edge rusher Charles Harris, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. Carolina announced Tuesday that it placed Pro Bowl defensive end Derrick Brown on injured reserve as expected after he hurt his knee in Sunday’s 47-10 season-opening loss to the New …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Raiders pass rusher Malcolm Koonce out against Chargers with knee injury

Associated Press

HENDERSON, Nev. — Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce will not play Sunday at the Los Angeles Chargers because of a knee injury, costing Las Vegas one of its top pass rushers in the season opener. 7 overall pick last year, is looking to bounce back from a disappointing rookie season that got off to a slow start because of a …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Falcons acquire 4-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon from Patriots

Associated Press

The Atlanta Falcons have acquired four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon from the New England Patriots for a third-round draft pick. Judon had 28 sacks in his first two seasons with the Patriots before finishing with four in four games last year, when he was limited by injuries. I would pay myself a lot of money and be cool …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett is the No. 1 defensive lineman in AP’s top 5 rankings

Associated Press

Myles Garrett was nearly unstoppable last season. Garrett beat out Watt for the AP Defensive Player of the Year award last season. MYLES GARRETT, Cleveland Browns Despite constant double-teams, Garrett had 14 sacks, 30 quarterback hits, 17 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles and forced offensive coordinators to avoid his side of the field. T.J. WATT, Pittsburgh Steelers The four-time …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Bills’ Von Miller eager to re-establish himself as top pass rusher after no-sack season

Associated Press

PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Von Miller says he feels like his old dominant self again. After spending last season trying to convince himself he had the ability to fully overcome major knee surgery in less than a year, the Buffalo Bills edge rusher arrived at training camp this week determined, upbeat and motivated to show he hasn’t lost a step. “I …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Jets place edge rusher Haason Reddick on the reserve/did not report list as he seeks a new contract

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Haason Reddick is officially a training camp holdout. The New York Jets placed the star defensive end on the reserve/did not report list Thursday, the second day of camp practice for the team. According to the league’s collective bargaining agreement, Reddick would be fined $50,000 for each training camp practice missed during his holdout. Coach Robert …

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5 months ago

Edge rusher Randy Gregory placed on restricted list after failing to report to Bucs training camp

Associated Press

TAMPA, Fla. — Edge rusher Randy Gregory was a no-show for the start of Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp and placed on the Reserve/Did Not Report list Tuesday. The 31-year-old who’s also played for the Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers signed a one-year, $3 million contract in free agency. Gregory filed a lawsuit against the NFL and …

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6 months ago

Why Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto could be key to pass-rush renaissance

New York Times

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The first thing you notice are the shoulders. “It was study the guys in front of me and studying guys around the league and really seeing how they’re winning, especially against the teams and tackles we are going against,” Bonitto said. “It’s that growth we always talk about from Year 1 to Year 2, but I think …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Star pass rusher Micah Parsons believes in benefits of offseason time away from Cowboys

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — Micah Parsons skipped most of the voluntary offseason program with the Dallas Cowboys after alluding to a culture problem for the team in the wake of a shocking wild-card loss to Green Bay in January. “I don’t think a locker room is the only way I can build chemistry with my teammates,” Parsons said during the team’s …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Chargers add defensive depth by signing edge rusher Bud Dupree

LA Times

The Chargers continued to add to their depth Saturday by signing edge rusher Bud Dupree, the team announced. A veteran entering his 10th season, Dupree gives the Chargers another option along with Tuli Tuipulotu behind starters Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa. Acquiring depth and boosting competition have been two of the consistent talking points of coach Jim Harbaugh and general …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams sign longtime Eagles backup RB Boston Scott to a 1-year contract

Associated Press

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Veteran running back Boston Scott agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday. Scott spent most of the past six seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, rushing for 1,295 yards and 16 touchdowns while catching 71 passes for 566 yards and another score. The 29-year-old Scott is most famous for repeatedly having big …

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

Colts take first defensive player of NFL draft, UCLA edge rusher Laiatu Latu at No. 15

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Laiatu Latu kept believing he would play in the NFL one day, even after team doctors at Washington told him a neck injury had ended his football career. On Thursday, nearly two years after being cleared to play again by doctors at UCLA, the star edge rusher got his dream call — from a team he didn’t even …

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

Arizona Cardinals select WR Marvin Harrison Jr. at No. 4, edge rusher Darius Robinson at No. 27

Associated Press

Follow AP’s live coverage of the 2024 NFL draft. TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort played riverboat gambler in his first draft last season, wheeling and dealing picks during the first round at a dizzying pace. He’s just so dynamic of a quarterback and I just want to go in there and make his job easier.” The …

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

Rams’ top pick, Florida State’s Jared Verse, got pre-draft advice from Aaron Donald

LA Times

A few years ago, before he transferred to Florida State, Jared Verse was making his way as a defensive lineman for Albany when his coach set up a Zoom meeting with Rams star Aaron Donald. I’m excited to get work.. I’m ready for it.” Verse is also the first defensive lineman selected by the Rams in the first round since …

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8 months ago

With QB Cousins joining strong foundation on offense, Falcons may target edge rusher in NFL draft

Associated Press

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons’ offseason overhaul, highlighted by the additions of coach Raheem Morris and quarterback Kirk Cousins, add intrigue to the team’s NFL draft plans. Last year’s top rookie, running back Bijan Robinson, joined tight end Kyle Pitts and wide receiver Drake London as the most recent first-round selections, all taken in the top eight overall. The Falcons …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Standout pass rusher Josh Allen and the Jaguars agree to a 5-year, $150M contract, AP source says

Associated Press

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Josh Allen had similar goals when he started his college and pro careers. He will only count $11 million against the team’s salary cap this season, freeing up $13 million that general manager Trent Baalke could use to sign quarterback Trevor Lawrence to a long-term deal. Allen set a single-season franchise record with 17½ sacks in the …

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Mark Gastineau: Former Jets pass rusher confronts Brett Favre about controversial NFL sack record grudge

Florida edge rusher Jack Pyburn, second on the team with 60 tackles, entering transfer portal

Rohidas, World’s best rusher and one warrior we wished for’, says Coach Van Eijk

Today in Sports - Texas’ Ricky Williams becomes the leading rusher in Division I-A history

Alabama loses edge rusher Que Robinson to season-ending injury

Jets' Ulbrich: Reddick's Debut Soon, But Readiness Remains Uncertain

Dolphins pass rusher Jaelan Phillips to have season-ending knee surgery

Bills edge rusher Greg Rousseau showing ‘Groot-like’ growth after 3-sack season opener

Panthers are signing edge rusher Charles Harris to bolster their pass rush, AP source says

Raiders pass rusher Malcolm Koonce out against Chargers with knee injury

Falcons acquire 4-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon from Patriots

Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett is the No. 1 defensive lineman in AP’s top 5 rankings

Bills’ Von Miller eager to re-establish himself as top pass rusher after no-sack season

Jets place edge rusher Haason Reddick on the reserve/did not report list as he seeks a new contract

Edge rusher Randy Gregory placed on restricted list after failing to report to Bucs training camp

Why Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto could be key to pass-rush renaissance

Star pass rusher Micah Parsons believes in benefits of offseason time away from Cowboys

Chargers add defensive depth by signing edge rusher Bud Dupree

Rams sign longtime Eagles backup RB Boston Scott to a 1-year contract

Colts take first defensive player of NFL draft, UCLA edge rusher Laiatu Latu at No. 15

Arizona Cardinals select WR Marvin Harrison Jr. at No. 4, edge rusher Darius Robinson at No. 27

Rams’ top pick, Florida State’s Jared Verse, got pre-draft advice from Aaron Donald

With QB Cousins joining strong foundation on offense, Falcons may target edge rusher in NFL draft

Standout pass rusher Josh Allen and the Jaguars agree to a 5-year, $150M contract, AP source says