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1 week, 3 days ago

Lincoln Riley shrugs off USC receiver defections to portal, still expects to improve

LA Times

USC wide receiver Duce Robinson is among the Trojans who have entered the transfer portal. But as USC’s young wideouts considered last week whether to stay or enter the transfer portal, Riley insisted Thursday that he didn’t set out to convince any receiver to stay. “The reality is there’s just some guys that you just can’t or are not going …

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1 week, 6 days ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 15: Vikings, Seahawks move up, plus breakout player for every team

New York Times

The NFL Power Rankings hate to tell you this, but the season is nearing its end. Up next: at New Orleans Saints, Sunday, 1 p.m. Los Angeles Chargers Last week: 11 Sunday: Lost to Kansas City Chiefs 19-17 Breakout player: Wide receiver Ladd McConkey Even after missing Sunday night’s game with shoulder and knee injuries, McConkey is 20th in the …

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1 month ago

Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba becoming key offensive option

Associated Press

SEATTLE — Over his past two games, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has started to emerge as a key offensive option. It was just a matter of time before he really got his opportunity to shine, and I’m glad he did it in the fashion that he did.” The Seahawks drafted Smith-Njigba 20th overall in 2023 after his standout …

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1 month ago

Judge denies bail reduction for man charged with shooting, injuring Denver Broncos wide receiver

Associated Press

DENVER — A judge denied bail reduction Monday for a man charged with shooting and injuring Denver Broncos wide receiver Josh Reynolds last month after prosecutors said the suspect had followed Reynolds and two other men into a strip club and followed them out before firing shots into their SUV. “This was a violent, vicious attack on the citizens of …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mike Williams was traded, Lazard is out, and the Jets need answers at receiver (or tight end)

New York Times

Malachi Corley was euphoric on the sideline, catching the high that comes when you score your first NFL touchdown. Williams never built chemistry with Aaron Rodgers after missing all of training camp, and even as his role increased with Allen Lazard sidelined the last two games, it didn’t amount to any production: 77 snaps, two targets and one catch for …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

After loss to Patriots, it’s too dark to see how Aaron Rodgers’ Jets can save their season

New York Times

— Aaron Rodgers stood at the lectern, sullen, the brim of his hat casting a shadow over his eyes. Until they did..@dreeday32 WITH 22 SECONDS LEFT 🤯 📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/QTUC4h6w6p — New England Patriots October 27, 2024 Afterward, interim coach Jeff Ulbrich — promoted to be the captain of the Titanic just as it was about to strike the iceberg …

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2 months, 1 week ago

As NFL finger gun celebrations increase, so do the penalties and fines

New York Times

By now, you’ve seen it. Yet Lamb and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster were not penalized for celebrating first-down plays with similar gestures in last week’s games, though that does not preclude eventual fines. Fines, per the NFL rulebook, “are donated to the Professional Athletes Foundation to support Legends in need and the NFL …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 6: Commanders rising; checking in on fantasy flops

New York Times

Read our Week 12 NFL Power Rankings As we enter Week 6 of the NFL Power Rankings, it might be time to check on the fantasy football manager in your lives. Up next: at New England Patriots, Sunday, 1 p.m. Washington Commanders Last week: 6 Sunday: Beat Cleveland Browns 34-13 Even the people who were optimistic about Commanders rookie quarterback …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs’ Rashee Rice to have knee surgery, expected to miss rest of season: Reports

New York Times

Live updates, analysis from Chiefs-Saints on “Monday Night Football” Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice will undergo lateral collateral ligament surgery Tuesday and is expected to miss the remainder of the season, according to multiple reports. During the Chiefs’ Week 4 win against the Los Angeles Chargers, Rice chased cornerback Kristian Fulton near Kansas City’s sideline after quarterback Patrick …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Russini’s what I’m hearing: Davante Adams trade race, why Cowboys are out, Adams’ worries about Jets

New York Times

Avoid the HOV lanes, and get yourself a Jer-Force One. The Cowboys have told the world they are passing on a trade for 31-year-old Davante Adams, with EVP Stephen Jones calling it “a long putt to sink” despite the receiver’s interest in playing for Dallas. This is what else I’m hearing this week: • Chiefs’ next steps with Rashee Rice …

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3 months ago

Analysis: Injuries already piling up, forcing teams to turn to the next man up

Associated Press

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. Already missing running back Christian McCaffrey because of Achilles tendinitis, the 49ers won’t have wide receiver Deebo Samuel this weekend due to a calf injury. But there’s kind of different percentages on how much you call them and things like that.” Brock Purdy still has Brandon Aiyuk …

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3 months ago

‘E.B., what are you doing?’ Eric Bieniemy blames himself for UCLA’s rocky start

LA Times

UCLA associate head coach and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is pushing to get the Bruins’ offense on track. “It’s time,” Bieniemy said that March day, alluding to big plans for a program that hasn’t won a major bowl game in more than a quarter of a century. snap count,” Bieniemy yelled, “your ass can’t play!” Rather than cover their ears, …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes to be without Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown for MONTHS with key receiver set to undergo surgery

Daily Mail

The Kansas City Chiefs were dealt a blow Friday when wide receiver Hollywood Brown was placed on injured reserve. The 27-year-old lasted just one snap into his Chiefs preseason debut when he was hurt after catching an 11-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes over the middle and being tackled to the ground by Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown. Kansas City Chiefs wide …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Tyreek Hill’s traffic stop revives discussion about the realities faced by Black drivers

Associated Press

MIAMI — After his traffic stop in Miami on Sunday, Tyreek Hill talked about “the talk” — instructions passed down in Black families for generations about what to do when pulled over by police. “If I wasn’t Tyreek Hill, worst-case scenario, we would have had a different article — ‘Tyreek Hill got shot in front of Hard Rock Stadium.’ That’s …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL Week 1 Sunday: Lions win OT thriller, Cowboys dominate Browns and Caleb Williams has debut victory

CNN

CNN — Another Sunday of NFL Week 1 action, another mountain of storylines to pick through after wall-to-wall drama. Stacy Bengs/AP Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescotts sits on the field after a play during the team's 28-25 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Arlington, Texas, on September 22. Cooper Neill/Getty Images New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard runs past …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sean Payton continues massive roster overhaul as Broncos set 53-man roster

New York Times

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton was asked last week, amid typical queries about roster position battles and similar topics, to zoom out and assess the big picture. Only 14 of the 53 players on the active roster when the Broncos played the Seahawks to start the season remained on Denver’s active roster following Tuesday’s cuts. There are 23 players who …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chiefs sign wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to provide veteran depth ahead of roster cuts

Associated Press

— The Chiefs signed wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster on Monday, reuniting with a veteran wide receiver who helped Kansas City win the Super Bowl two years ago just one day before all NFL teams must reach the 53-player roster limit. He’ll be a key addition for us.” The Chiefs had one of the least-productive wide receiver groups in the NFL …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders 53-man roster projection: What we learned in preseason win over Patriots

New York Times

Washington Commanders managing partner Josh Harris will leave the decisions about the initial 53-player roster to general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn. “I’m focused on our long-term goals, which is I want to be elite and playing deep into the playoffs or competing for Super Bowls season in and season out,” Harris said before Washington’s 20-10 win …

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4 months ago

Zay Flowers wants to be great for Ravens, who need it from the wide receiver

New York Times

BALTIMORE — It just wouldn’t feel right if Lamar Jackson entered an NFL season without questions swirling. There’s a sense of optimism, however, that maybe — just maybe — the Ravens have finally found the much-needed go-to guy for Jackson; the Robin to his Batman: Zay Flowers, a 5-foot-9, 182-pound human joystick. Him catching the ball and doing what he …

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4 months ago

Five takeaways from UCLA training camp: Bruins ready to say ‘aloha’ to a quick start

LA Times

UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers throws during the Bruins’ win over Boise State during the L.A. Bowl at SoFi Stadium on Dec. 16. “We’ve just got to make sure that we put a good product out there on the field and let these recruits know what’s going on,” Foster said. “I’m going to do everything in my power,” center Josh Carlin …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson relishing return to role as top option with new team

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Diontae Johnson is relishing the prospect of being a No. When Johnson was acquired by the Panthers in an offseason trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers, he was informed by new head coach Dave Canales that he’d be the primary option in Carolina’s passing game. But Johnson’s role dropped off significantly last season with the emergence of wide …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Jets activate wide receiver Mike Williams from the PUP list after he passes his physical

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets activated wide receiver Mike Williams from the physically unable to perform list on Wednesday after he passed his physical. “That’s my goal, to be able to go out there, play this season and give it my all and give this team a chance to win the big thing,” said Williams, who signed …

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4 months, 2 weeks 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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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Georgia coach Kirby Smart announces dismissal of wide receiver Rara Thomas following arrest

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia opened practice on Thursday without wide receiver Rara Thomas, who has been dismissed from the team following his arrest on charges of cruelty to children and battery. Coach Kirby Smart said before Thursday’s practice he met with Thomas on Tuesday and informed …

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Lincoln Riley shrugs off USC receiver defections to portal, still expects to improve

NFL Power Rankings Week 15: Vikings, Seahawks move up, plus breakout player for every team

Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba becoming key offensive option

Judge denies bail reduction for man charged with shooting, injuring Denver Broncos wide receiver

Mike Williams was traded, Lazard is out, and the Jets need answers at receiver (or tight end)

After loss to Patriots, it’s too dark to see how Aaron Rodgers’ Jets can save their season

As NFL finger gun celebrations increase, so do the penalties and fines

NFL Power Rankings Week 6: Commanders rising; checking in on fantasy flops

Chiefs’ Rashee Rice to have knee surgery, expected to miss rest of season: Reports

Russini’s what I’m hearing: Davante Adams trade race, why Cowboys are out, Adams’ worries about Jets

Analysis: Injuries already piling up, forcing teams to turn to the next man up

‘E.B., what are you doing?’ Eric Bieniemy blames himself for UCLA’s rocky start

Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes to be without Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown for MONTHS with key receiver set to undergo surgery

Tyreek Hill’s traffic stop revives discussion about the realities faced by Black drivers

NFL Week 1 Sunday: Lions win OT thriller, Cowboys dominate Browns and Caleb Williams has debut victory

Sean Payton continues massive roster overhaul as Broncos set 53-man roster

Chiefs sign wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to provide veteran depth ahead of roster cuts

Commanders 53-man roster projection: What we learned in preseason win over Patriots

Zay Flowers wants to be great for Ravens, who need it from the wide receiver

Five takeaways from UCLA training camp: Bruins ready to say ‘aloha’ to a quick start

Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson relishing return to role as top option with new team

Jets activate wide receiver Mike Williams from the PUP list after he passes his physical

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

Georgia coach Kirby Smart announces dismissal of wide receiver Rara Thomas following arrest