Football Page 79 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
ESPN: Playful kiss led to Raiders releasing Christian Wilkins
ESPN reported Monday that a playful kiss to the head of a teammate led to the release of defensive tackle Christian Wilkins last week by the Las Vegas Raiders. ,The teammate, who went unnamed, took offense to Wilkins' action, ESPN's Adam Schefter said Monday on "The Pat McAfee Show.","When you speak...
Cowboys G Rob Jones (neck) to miss 2-3 months
Dallas Cowboys guard Rob Jones will be sidelined 2-3 months after breaking a bone in his neck during a weekend practice, the team confirmed Monday.,Jones was hurt in Sunday's first padded practice of training camp in Oxnard, Calif. An MRI revealed the injury, which is not expected to require surgery...
Steelers release 'washed up' Cordarrelle Patterson
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released veteran Cordarrelle Patterson, the decorated utility player announced Monday on social media.,"Breaking news!!!" Patterson posted on X. "Pittsburgh Steelers release old washed up cordarrelle patterson on his day off!!!",Patterson, 34, is a four-time Pro Bowl and...
Jets QB Justin Fields over toe injury, back to practice
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields participated in an 11-on-11 practice Monday for the first time since dislocating a toe last Thursday.,Fields was restricted to individual QB drills this weekend and had been listed as day-to-day for the training camp sessions in Florham Park, N.J.,Head coach A...
Eagles DT Jalen Carter makes training camp debut
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter participated in his first training camp practice on Monday morning.,The 2024 Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro selection was sidelined for last week's sessions with a shoulder injury.,Head coach Nick Sirianni said Monday that wide receiver DeVonta Smi...
Packers OL Elgton Jenkins coming off NFI list
Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins is coming off the non-football injury list on Monday.,Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Jenkins will be limited to individual drills to ramp up. Green Bay placed Jenkins on the NFI list ahead of training camp amid his contract dispute with the team.,J...
Injuries strike Bills WR corps, prompt deal with Deon Cain
At least four wide receivers are unavailable for the Buffalo Bills' first padded practice of training camp on Monday, head coach Sean McDermott said. ,The Bills brought back veteran wide receiver Deon Cain on a one-year deal with nearly half of their receivers -- Tyrell Shavers, Curtis Samuel, Elija...
Bucs LB David Walker (ACL) out for season, TE Cade Otton OK
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie linebacker David Walker will miss the season with a torn ACL, but there was better news Monday for tight end Cade Otton.,Walker, a 2025 fourth-round draft pick out of Central Arkansas, sustained the knee injury during Friday's practice at training camp.,Otton will not pra...
Browns sign RB Toa Taua, UFL leader in TD runs
The Cleveland Browns announced the signing of former UFL running back Toa Taua on Monday.,Taua, 25, spent the past two seasons with the Michigan Panthers and led the UFL with six rushing touchdowns in 2025.,He rushed 81 times for 356 yards and added 76 receiving yards in seven games (four starts) wi...
Browns QB Kenny Pickett dealing with hamstring issue
Kenny Pickett, one of four players in Cleveland's quarterback competition, might miss time with a hamstring issue, NFL Network reported Monday.,Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has been rotating Pickett and veteran Joe Flacco with the first-team offense early in training camp. ,Rookie third-round p...
Colts sign DT Josh Tupou, place OL Jack Wilson on IR
The Indianapolis Colts signed free agent defensive tackle Josh Tupou and placed offensive lineman Jack Wilson on injured reserve Monday.,Terms were not disclosed for Tupou, 31, who spent most of last season on the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad.,Tupou has recorded 89 tackles, 3.0 sacks and one for...
Reports: Bucs LB David Walker (ACL) out for season
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie linebacker David Walker will miss the season with a torn ACL, multiple outlets reported on Monday.,The 2025 fourth-round draft pick out of Central Arkansas sustained the knee injury during Friday's practice at training camp.,Walker, 25, was projected for a backup role thi...
Report: Cowboys G Rob Jones (neck) out 2-3 months
Dallas Cowboys guard Rob Jones will be sidelined 2-3 months after breaking a bone in his neck during practice, ESPN reported Monday.,Jones, a candidate for the starting spot at left guard, was hurt late in Sunday's session at training camp in Oxnard, Calif. An MRI and other testing revealed the inju...
Agency: 49ers signing veteran CB Eli Apple
Veteran cornerback Eli Apple will have a chance to play for his seventh NFL team after agreeing to a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers, his agency said on social media Sunday.,The 49ers had not made an announcement as of Sunday night. Apple, who turns 30 on Aug. 9, was limited by a hams...
Report: Browns QB Kenny Pickett injured during practice
Cleveland Browns quarterback Kenny Pickett reportedly went down with a hamstring injury during Saturday's training camp session, casting uncertainty over his early momentum in a crowded quarterback competition.,Sources told ESPN that Pickett sustained the injury while rolling to his right and throwi...
49ers DE Tarron Jackson hospitalized after camp collision
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Tarron Jackson was taken to a local hospital for evaluation after a collision during a training camp practice Sunday.,Per reporters at the practice, Jackson was blocked by an offensive tackle, went to the ground and did not move for a few moments before he was able ...
Report: Chargers LT Rashawn Slater lands record extension
Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater has agreed to a record-setting four-year, $114 million extension, ESPN reported on Sunday.,The deal includes a record $92 million guaranteed and makes Slater the highest-paid offensive lineman in history at $28.5 million per season, per the report.,Tam...
Giants' Daboll: Jaxson Dart's camp 'much like all the rookies'
The New York Giants have one of the deeper and more intriguing quarterback rooms in the NFL, but coach Brian Daboll is firm in his stance that Russell Wilson is the team's starter.,The Giants signed veteran Jameis Winston, selected Jaxson Dart in the first round and also have Tommy DeVito entering h...
Report: Cards S Starling Thomas tore ACL in practice
Tests confirmed that Arizona Cardinals starting cornerback Starling Thomas V tore his ACL in Friday's practice, ESPN reported Sunday.,Thomas, 25, has started 22 of his 29 games with the Cardinals since going undrafted out of UAB in 2023.,He appeared in all 17 games (15 starts) last season and tallie...
Report: Dolphins, Minkah Fitzpatrick agree to reworked deal
The Miami Dolphins and All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick agreed to a reworked contract, ESPN reported on Sunday.,Fitzpatrick will receive a $16.435 million signing bonus and Miami will save $11 million against the 2025 salary cap, per the report.,The Dolphins acquired Fitzpatrick from Pittsburgh las...