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Chiefs camp: First padded practice puts spotlight on Kingsley Suamataia, Felix Anudike-Uzomah
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Chiefs camp: First padded practice puts spotlight on Kingsley Suamataia, Felix Anudike-Uzomah

New York Times  

— Once again, the happiest day of the Kansas City Chiefs’ training camp arrived earlier than usual. “They challenged each other.” The spotlight for Friday’s practice wasn’t on quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce, the first-team receivers or the talented players in the secondary. You appreciate that.” Wanya Morris vs. Felix Anudike-Uzomah pic.twitter.com/yhMhGrYtEL — KC Sports Network July 26, …

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Jets releasing tight end C.J. Uzomah, AP source says. Move will save New York $5.3 million
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Jets releasing tight end C.J. Uzomah, AP source says. Move will save New York $5.3 million

Associated Press  

The New York Jets plan to release veteran tight end C.J. The move, which was expected, will save the Jets about $5.3 million on their salary cap heading into the start of the NFL’s free agency period next week. Uzomah signed a three-year, $24 million contract with the Jets in 2022 and finished with just 29 catches for 290 yards …

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Chargers trade deadline: Seven players to target, with blocking tight end a major need
1 year, 1 month ago

Chargers trade deadline: Seven players to target, with blocking tight end a major need

New York Times  

The NFL trade deadline is less than a week away. GO DEEPER Chargers offense stumbling amid injuries to Justin Herbert, Corey Linsley and more Here are seven players the Chargers could trade for ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. The Chargers — who have $9.18 million in 2023 cap space after trading away cornerback J.C. Jackson earlier this month, according to …

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The Jets beat the Broncos for Nathaniel Hackett. He can thank Breece Hall
1 year, 2 months ago

The Jets beat the Broncos for Nathaniel Hackett. He can thank Breece Hall

New York Times  

DENVER — Breece Hall looked across the spacious visitor’s locker room and pointed to the training room. I wasn’t really worried about myself.” Friday, Jets coach Robert Saleh announced that Hackett would be the team’s ceremonial fourth captain this week, per a team source who was granted anonymity so he could share private team details. “If somebody talks s— about …

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What the Chiefs are doing to get rookie DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah up to speed
1 year, 3 months ago

What the Chiefs are doing to get rookie DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah up to speed

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Chiefs vs. Lions in the NFL Week 1 opener. That gets us pumped up.” Cullen’s blunt messages during Monday’s individual periods were directed most often at Felix Anudike-Uzomah, the rookie defensive end the Chiefs selected with their first-round pick in April’s draft. GO DEEPER Why Chiefs coach Andy Reid runs the NFL's hardest training …

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Chiefs pick hometown star Felix Anudike-Uzomah of K-State
1 year, 7 months ago

Chiefs pick hometown star Felix Anudike-Uzomah of K-State

Associated Press  

— The Kansas City Chiefs picked a hometown boy with the last selection in the first round of the hometown NFL draft. The Super Bowl champions bolstered their pass rush Thursday night when they chose Kansas State’s Felix Anudike-Uzomah with the 31st overall pick. “It’s definitly a dream come true.” Anudike-Uzomah fills a big need for the Chiefs, who released …

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Zach Wilson, Mike LaFleur and the fallout from a Jets offense that never took flight
1 year, 11 months ago

Zach Wilson, Mike LaFleur and the fallout from a Jets offense that never took flight

New York Times  

Robert Saleh saw a tweet in September that stuck with him. New York went into its bye week with a 60 percent chance of making the playoffs, per FiveThirtyEight, but Saleh’s message remained consistent: “We still have a long, long way to go.” Zach Wilson’s dreadful performance in a 10-3 loss to the Patriots after the bye week — followed …

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Jets re-sign Berrios, Coleman; agree with Tomlinson, Uzomah
2 years, 9 months ago

Jets re-sign Berrios, Coleman; agree with Tomlinson, Uzomah

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Joe Douglas got going quickly on filling some of the New York Jets’ biggest needs in free agency. He set career highs last season with 49 catches, 493 yards receiving and five touchdowns in the Bengals’ Joe Burrow-led offense. The 26-year-old Berrios spent the last three years with the Jets, but emerged this past season as one …

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‘His humanity speaks for itself’: Rams’ Andrew Whitworth comes full circle with Bengals, Joe Burrow and career of caring
2 years, 10 months ago

‘His humanity speaks for itself’: Rams’ Andrew Whitworth comes full circle with Bengals, Joe Burrow and career of caring

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Andrew Whitworth stood on a stage at the YouTube Theater, his face open and beaming, a full audience on its feet and applauding in front of him. “This week couldn’t be more special — to have both franchises that we put our hearts and souls into to be playing each other in the Super Bowl.” So much …

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Bengals notes: Dark days behind him, Isaiah Prince eager to protect Joe Burrow in Super Bowl
2 years, 10 months ago

Bengals notes: Dark days behind him, Isaiah Prince eager to protect Joe Burrow in Super Bowl

New York Times  

Every player on the Bengals’ roster has an improbable tale to tell about making it to the Super Bowl after going 6-25-1 the previous two years, but perhaps no one’s story is more unlikely than Isaiah Prince’s. “That was a very challenging time in my life,” Prince continued “But I still had to wake up every day and stay focused …

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Bengals Final Thoughts: A sack attack, Akeem Davis-Gaither steps up, celebrating Samaje Perine’s run
3 years, 1 month ago

Bengals Final Thoughts: A sack attack, Akeem Davis-Gaither steps up, celebrating Samaje Perine’s run

New York Times  

Sunday’s 41-17 win at Baltimore was the biggest of the Zac Taylor era and the biggest Bengals win overall since … well, that one makes for a fun argument. Burrow’s interception in the end zone in the third quarter marked the eighth time this season the Bengals defense has had to go on the field following a turnover. The only …

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Burrow says he and Bengals are getting better every week
3 years, 2 months ago

Burrow says he and Bengals are getting better every week

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — After rallying the Bengals to a late win over the Jaguars, Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow said with matter-of-fact confidence that he is getting better every week. It’s going to be fun to watch some football, and kind of relax and get a head start on Green Bay.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week …

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‘That was the difference’: Bengals’ goal-line stand saves the day in win over Jaguars
3 years, 2 months ago

‘That was the difference’: Bengals’ goal-line stand saves the day in win over Jaguars

New York Times  

The four men inducted in the inaugural class of the Bengals Ring of Honor, along with nearly 40 of their teammates from the 1981 AFC Championship team, all had firsthand knowledge of how monumental a goal-line stand can be in the outcome of a game. “It was the turning point of the game,” head coach Zac Taylor said of the …

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What’s the ideal target distribution for the Bengals, and can it be historically balanced?
3 years, 5 months ago

What’s the ideal target distribution for the Bengals, and can it be historically balanced?

New York Times  

One of the frontrunners for Bengals quote of the year came on draft night when first-round pick Ja’Marr Chase brashly proclaimed, “I’m going to break every record they’ve got.” And who knows, maybe 12 years from now the local TV stations will be re-racking that clip after Chase fulfills his prophecy and breaks Chad Johnson’s records for receptions, receiving yards …

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Line depth, Hall of Fame votes, tight ends and Bengals romcoms: Dehner Jr. mailbag
3 years, 5 months ago

Line depth, Hall of Fame votes, tight ends and Bengals romcoms: Dehner Jr. mailbag

New York Times  

All right, the time and place for serious mailbags exist. I don’t know if it will make a difference in overcoming the cases for the existing Bengals who could get into the Hall of Fame, the numbers do most of the talking there. As much as the initial thought of a healthy DeCastro flipping across the division to re-invigorate the …

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