Football Page 372 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Jets sign former first-rounder Lewis Cine to practice squad
The New York Jets signed former first-round safety Lewis Cine to their practice squad on Wednesday, one day after he was released by the Minnesota Vikings, according to multiple reports. ,Cine, 24, was waived by the Vikings after efforts to trade him were unsuccessful, per the reports. It's expected...
Steelers name Russell Wilson starting QB over Justin Fields
Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson will start for the Pittsburgh Steelers when they open the season Sept. 8 on the road against the Atlanta Falcons, coach Mike Tomlin announced Wednesday.,Wilson, who led the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl title a decade ago, had been locked in a battle with fourth...
Reports: Chiefs sign ex-Patriots QB Bailey Zappe to practice squad
Quarterback Bailey Zappe apparently wasn't unemployed long.,Multiple outlets reported Wednesday that Zappe, who was released Tuesday by the New England Patriots, will be signing the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad.,Contract terms were not reported.,Also Wednesday, NFL Network said the Chiefs were ...
Chiefs' Travis Kelce buys stake of aptly named race horse
Maybe Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce decided to buy a share of a race horse because of its name: Swift Delivery.,Kelce, who has won three Super Bowls, began dating music superstar Taylor Swift last summer.,Bloodhorse reported Tuesday that Kelce joined with the Zoldan Family -- owners...
Reports: Cowboys signing RB Dalvin Cook
The Dallas Cowboys are signing running back Dalvin Cook, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,ESPN reported Cook will start off on the practice squad.,He worked out for the team on Tuesday and will be part of a reconfigured Cowboys backfield featuring Ezekiel Elliott....
Report: Ravens to host DL Lawrence Guy for workout
Defensive lineman Lawrence Guy is expected to work out for the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday, NFL Network reported.,Guy spent parts of three seasons with the Ravens from 2014-16 before starting 103 of the 110 games in which he played with the New England Patriots (2017-23). He was released by New En...
Ten College Football Players With No Margin for Error in 2024
These 10 college football players have no margin for error in the 2024 season, as they're pivotal components to their team's success....
Shedeur Sanders and Five Heisman Candidates Who Will Be out of the Race by October
Last season, everyone expected Caleb Williams to run away with the Heisman. Didn't happen. These five Heisman candidates will be out of the race by October....
NFL owners vote to approve private equity investment
The NFL is opening its doors to private equity funds.,At a meeting in Eagan, Minn., on Tuesday, NFL owners voted in favor of a resolution that allows funds to purchase up to 10 percent of a franchise.,The league met with several firms earlier this month as it explored whether to change its rule disa...
Broncos keep 3 quarterbacks while getting to 53-man roster
The Denver Broncos, after declaring rookie Bo Nix as their starter last week, decided to keep all three quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster at the deadline Tuesday.,Nix, the 12th overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, remains teammates with veterans Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson, the lat...
Reports: Lions to sign former Broncos WR Tim Patrick
Veteran wide receiver Tim Patrick will sign with the Detroit Lions after he did not make the Denver Broncos' initial 53-man roster Tuesday, DenverSports.com and ESPN reported.,Patrick is expected to join the Lions' practice squad and work his way onto their active roster, according to ESPN.,Patrick,...
QB Taylor Heinicke survives Falcons' final roster cuts
The Atlanta Falcons elected to keep three quarterbacks in announcing their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday.,Veteran journeyman Taylor Heinicke joined starter Kirk Cousins and rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr., with the main surprise cuts being preseason standouts cornerback Kevin King and wide r...
Packers RB AJ Dillon lands on IR with neck injury
Packers running back AJ Dillon was placed on injured reserve with no designation to return, ending his 2024 season before it begins.,Dillon, 26, finished last season on IR with a neck stinger, the same injury that will prevent him from suiting up as the primary backup to new starting running back Jo...
NFL cuts: Patriots waive QB Bailey Zappe, Chiefs cut WR Kadarius Toney
The New England Patriots waived quarterback Bailey Zappe on Tuesday.,The deadline for teams to get down to a 53-man roster was Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET.,Zappe played in 14 games the past two seasons, starting eight, for the Patriots and was 4-4. He completed 63.2 percent of his passes for 2,053 yards wi...
Reports: Dolphins WR Odell Beckham Jr. to begin season on PUP list
Anxiously waiting to see wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. in a Dolphins uniform, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and others are going to be left in suspense until October.,According to reports, Beckham will start the 2024 season -- his first in Miami -- on the physically unable to perform list. By NFL rul...
Report: Chiefs acquire TE Peyton Hendershot from Cowboys
The Kansas City Chiefs acquired tight end Peyton Hendershot from the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday in exchange for a conditional seventh-round draft pick in 2026, NFL Network reported.,The Cowboys had reportedly been set to cut Hendershot on Tuesday.,Hendershot, 25, played in 25 games (three starts) for...
NFL Predictions: Why the Philadelphia Eagles Will Win NFC East
The NFC East will be one of the most interesting divisions in football for 2024. The Philadelphia Eagles are the favorites to win that division, and for good reason....
Report: Rams trading LB Ernest Jones to Titans
The Los Angeles Rams are trading linebacker Ernest Jones to the Tennessee Titans, NFL Network reported Tuesday.,It was not immediately clear what the Rams would receive in exchange.,Multiple outlets reported Sunday that the Rams had granted Jones, 24, permission to seek a trade partner. Talks betwee...
Reports: Chiefs waive WR Kadarius Toney
Kadarius Toney's time with the Kansas City Chiefs apparently has come to an end.,Multiple outlets reported Tuesday that the Chiefs were waiving Toney, 25, a former first-round draft pick who had an up-and-down stay in Kansas City.,The Chiefs acquired Toney from the Giants, who selected him No. 20 ov...
NFL cuts: Patriots waive QB Bailey Zappe
The New England Patriots will waive quarterback Bailey Zappe on Tuesday, multiple outlets reported.,Zappe played in 14 games the past two seasons, starting eight, for the Patriots and was 4-4. He completed 63.2 percent of his passes for 2,053 yards with 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.,While Zapp...