Football Page 378 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Commanders name rookie QB Jayden Daniels as starter
The Washington Commanders named rookie Jayden Daniels their starting quarterback for the season opener on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 8.,Last season's Heisman Trophy winner at LSU, Daniels was the No. 2 overall selection in the NFL Draft behind top overall selection, quarterba...
Sam Darnold Has Opportunity to Revitalize Career With Minnesota Vikings
Now that JJ McCarthy is out for the year with a torn meniscus, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has a major opportunity to revitalize his NFL career....
Lions drawing heavy support to topple 49ers in NFC
The public is leaning heavily toward the hangover of letting a Super Bowl appearance slip away being less severe than the headache of actually losing the Super Bowl.,The Detroit Lions led 24-10 at halftime in San Francisco in last year's NFC Championship Game, only to see the 49ers storm back for a ...
Report: Chargers releasing QB Max Duggan
The Los Angeles Chargers are releasing quarterback Max Duggan, NFL Network reported Monday.,Duggan, 23, was their seventh-round draft pick in 2023 but did not see any NFL action as a rookie.,With incumbent starter Justin Herbert dealing with a foot injury, the Chargers now have two healthy signal-ca...
NFL Receiving Yards Odds, Best Bets, Predictions for the 2024 Season
These three wide receivers have the best odds to lead the NFL in receiving yards in 2024, so here are our best betting picks and predictions....
Dolphins WR River Cracraft likely to miss start of season
Miami Dolphins wide receiver River Cracraft likely will miss the start of the regular season with an upper-body injury.,He will be out "some time for sure" but it doesn't appear to be season-ending, coach Mike McDaniel said Monday.,The Dolphins also reportedly signed former Pittsburgh Steelers runni...
Vikings announce Stephon Gilmore signing, add WR
The Minnesota Vikings officially signed five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore on Monday amid a flurry of moves. ,The Vikings did not release terms, but multiple reports on Sunday said the deal was worth $10 million, including $7 million guaranteed. ,The Vikings also announced the signing of ...
QB Colt McCoy retires, joins NBC's Big Ten coverage
Journeyman quarterback Colt McCoy is retiring and moving into the broadcast booth, joining NBC Sports for Big Ten coverage this season.,McCoy will make his debut as an analyst when Colorado plays at Nebraska on Sept. 7.,"College Football has always held a special place in my heart. With the expansio...
Steelers await word on injured C Nate Herbig, RB Jaylen Warren
Pittsburgh Steelers center Nate Herbig could miss the season with a torn rotator cuff, multiple outlets reported, and running back Jaylen Warren is likely out "multiple weeks" with a hamstring injury.,Rookie Zach Frazier, a second-round pick from West Virginia, could be thrust into an immediate star...
NFL preseason roundup: Broncos' defense smothers Packers
Bo Nix and Zach Wilson each threw for a touchdown and the Broncos' defense took care of the rest as Denver crushed the visiting Green Bay Packers 27-2 on Sunday night in Week 2 of the preseason. ,Nix completed 8 of 9 passes for 80 yards, while Wilson was 2-for-6 for 29 yards. Jarrett Stidham also sp...
Joshua Dobbs Might Be the Best NFL Preseason Quarterback Ever
San Fransisco 49ers quarterback Joshua Dobbs is thriving in the preseason on Sunday night, asserting his dominance in the NFL Preseason once again....
Raiders tab Gardner Minshew as starting QB
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew will be under center to start the team's season opener against the host Los Angeles Chargers on Sept. 8, head coach Antonio Pierce announced Sunday.,Minshew got the nod over Aidan O'Connell, who started 10 games during his rookie season in 2023.,Pierce c...
Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill calls out Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill has taken aim at 100-meter Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles.,The speedy Hill apparently wasn't impressed with Lyles' win and took exception when Lyles claimed NFL Super Bowl champions were not "world champions.",Lyles later trolled Hill during an NBC Sports i...
Reports: Eagles OL Mekhi Becton injures leg at practice
Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Mekhi Becton exited practice Sunday with an apparent injury to his right leg, according to multiple reports.,Becton, who primarily has played offensive tackle, is competing to start at right guard with Tyler Steen, who was injured during the Eagles' 14-13 win ov...
Reports: Bucs to release no-show Randy Gregory
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers reached an agreement with edge rusher Randy Gregory and will release him next week, according to multiple reports.,The Bucs placed Gregory on the reserve/did not report list on July 23 when veteran players were required to arrive at training camp.,Gregory, 31, missed the tea...
It's Time for NFL to Cut Back on Preseason Games
The NFL preseason has become a hotbed for weird injuries, and most stars sit out. It might be time for the NFL Preseason to dial it back in a big way....
Reports: Vikings, CB Stephon Gilmore reach 1-year deal
Free agent cornerback Stephon Gilmore and the Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth up to $10 million, multiple media outlets reported Sunday morning.,Per ESPN, the deal includes $7 million in guaranteed money. ,Gilmore, who visited the Vikings on Monday, turns 34 on Sept. 1...
Giants WR/KR Gunner Oszewski to miss time, reportedly from groin injury
New York Giants wide receiver/returner Gunner Olszewski will be out "for a little while," coach Brian Daboll said Saturday, with NFL Network reporting it's due to a groin injury that happened at practice.,Olszewski, 27, is expected to be sidelined for two to four weeks, according to the report.,He i...
NFL preseason roundup: Texans' defense trips up Giants
British Brooks rushed for a pair of touchdowns and the host Houston Texans forced five turnovers to cruise to a 28-10 win over the New York Giants on Saturday afternoon. ,Brooks had scoring scampers of 6 and 15 yards, with both runs coming in the fourth quarter. Reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year...
Report: Titans' Arden Key has 6-game ban overturned
Tennessee Titans edge rusher Arden Key's six-game suspension under the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy has been overturned, ESPN reported on Saturday.,ESPN said it confirmed the news shortly after Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons posted on social media that Key had won his appeal.,<bl...