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Shawn Williams Could Be Back By Week 1
The Cincinnati Bengals are optimistic that safety Shawn Williams (calf) could be back by Week 1 after he was carted off this week at practice with a calf injury. Defensive tackle Renell Wren (quadriceps) suffered a significant quad injury in practice on Monday and is seeking a second opinion as to whether he will need […]
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Vikings, Dalvin Cook Break Off Contract Talks
Contract talks between the Minnesota Vikings and star running back Dalvin Cook broke off on Tuesday, according to sources. Talks could restart again at a later date, but for now, Cook is focused on getting ready for Week 1 as he enters the final year of his rookie deal. The franchise tag could be looming […]
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Titans Signing Trevor Siemian
The Tennessee Titans are signing quarterback Trevor Siemian to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to his agent, Mike McCartney. To make room for Siemian on the roster, Tennessee waived seventh-round rookie Cole McDonald out of Hawaii. Siemian will compete with Logan Woodside for backup duties to Ryan Tannehill in 2020. The 28-year-old was briefly […]
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Derrius Guice Accused Of Rape In 2016
Two former LSU students claim they were raped by former Washington Football Team running back Derrius Guice in 2016. The women's allegations were shared with at least two coaches, an athletics administrator and a nurse, but the school doesn't appear to have investigated the incidents. Injuries have plagued his NFL career after he was a […]
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Bashaud Breeland Facing Four-Game Suspension
Kansas City Chiefs starting right cornerback Bashaud Breeland is facing a four-game suspension for violating the league's policy of substances of abuse, according to a source. Breeland is expected to miss the first four games against the Texans, Chargers, Ravens and Patriots. It's not a surprise to anyone, as Breeland was expected to be suspended […]
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Could Patriots Use A QB Platoon With Cam Newton?
There is a lingering question in New England Patriots training camp as to whether head coach Bill Belichick will use a quarterback platoon to begin the season, with repetitions split evenly among Cam Newton, Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer in practice this week. It's clear that Newton is running third in terms of comfort level […]
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Mack Wilson To Miss Time With Knee Injury
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns promising linebacker Mack Wilson (knee) suffered a significant hyperextended knee in practice on Tuesday and had to be carted off the field, according to sources. Wilson will miss some time, but an exact timetable won't be clear until he's evaluated further. The 22-year-old fell into a starting role in […]
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Jordyn Brooks Misses Another Day Of Practice
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that rookie linebacker Jordyn Brooks (groin) will miss practice on Tuesday for the second straight day with a groin issue. Brooks was a first-round pick by Seattle out of Texas Tech this year after totaling 362 tackles and seven sacks as a four-year starter in college. Brooks doesn't […]
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Taylor Rapp Dealing With Knee Issue
Los Angeles Rams safety Taylor Rapp (knee) didn't practice on Tuesday and had his right leg in a sleeve. Head coach Sean McVay said Rapp is dealing with a knee issue. Rapp was a second-rounder out of Washington last year and immediately made an impact for the Rams secondary, recording 100 combined tackles, two interceptions […]
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Mack Wilson Carted Off Tuesday
Cleveland Browns linebacker Mack Wilson (knee) was carted off the field at practice on Tuesday with a knee injury and is undergoing further evaluation to determine the severity of the injury. Wilson ended up making 14 starts in 16 games in his rookie season in 2019 after being drafted in the fifth round out of […]
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A.J. Green Being Held Out As Precaution
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (hamstring) was held out of Tuesday's practice after tweaking his hamstring on Monday. Head coach Zac Taylor said he was holding Green out as a precaution and doesn't expect him to play in a scrimmage game later this week. "Obviously he needs to develop that chemistry with the quarterback, […]
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Vince Biegel Tears Achilles'
Miami Dolphins linebacker Vince Biegel (Achilles') tore his Achilles' tendon during practice and will miss the entire 2020 season. Biegel had previously played for the Packers and Saints but had his most success last season for the Dolphins, logging 10 starts on defense and providing 59 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 13 quarterback hits and seven tackles […]
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Cordarrelle Patterson Sees A New Mitchell Trubisky
Chicago Bears wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson has seen a change in quarterback Mitchell Trubisky as he fights for the starting gig with Nick Foles in training camp. "He actually looks like a whole new player this year," Patterson said Tuesday. "I see it in his eyes and everything. He's got that fire in him." Trubisky […]
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Cowboys Waive Gerald McCoy
The Dallas Cowboys released defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (quadriceps) via injury waiver on Tuesday after his season officially came to an end after suffering a torn quadriceps tendon. McCoy had signed a three-year, $18.3 million deal in the offseason, but the Cowboys had a clause in the contract that offered them a chance to cut […]
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Artie Burns Tears His ACL
Chicago Bears cornerback Artie Burns (knee) suffered a torn ACL in practice and will miss the entire 2020 season, according to a source. Burns, a 2016 first-round pick by the Steelers, played four seasons with Pittsburgh before signing a one-year deal with the Bears for the 2020 season. The 24-year-old was hoping to get back […]
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Joe Burrow Confident With Opener Approaching
Cincinnati Bengals rookie quarterback Joe Burrow, the 2020 No. 1 overall pick, said he feels "very confident" with a little less than a month until the regular season opener. "I feel very comfortable with the offense right now. I feel very comfortable with my guys," Burrow told reporters. "I think we're going to be pretty […]
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A.J. Brown Hard To Bring Down
Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown prides himself in being hard to tackle and gaining yards after the catch. After all, his 20.2 yards per reception were the most by a rookie in the Super Bowl era last season. "Me, Derrick, Jonnu [Smith], a lot of other guys, man, we really harp on that. We […]
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Dalvin Cook Being Limited While Sides Work On Extension
The Minnesota Vikings are limiting running back Dalvin Cook's workload in practices while the two sides try to work out a long-term contract extension. "This situation has to come to a head soon," Pelissero said. "Either Cook is gonna become one of the higher-paid running backs in the NFL on a fair, long-term deal with […]
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Andrus Peat Dealing With Broken Thumb
New Orleans Saints Pro Bowl offensive guard Andrus Peat (thumb) has a broken thumb, according to a source. Peat's timetable for a return is unclear, and it will depend on whether he needs surgery to fix the thumb. As of right now, he has not been ruled out for the regular season opener. The 26-year-old […]
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Jalen Reagor Impressing In Camp
Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Jalen Reagor, who was taken with the 21st pick in the first round, has impressed the team early in training camp and showed plenty of chemistry with quarterback Carson Wentz on the first day of padded practices on Monday. “I know what he brings as a threat to the defense […]
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Javon Hargrave, Derek Barnett Have A Shot To Be Ready
Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Javon Hargrave (pectoral) and Derek Barnett (ankle) both have a realistic shot at being ready for the season opener against the Washington Football Team, according to sources. Hargrave is dealing with a pectoral strain and Barnett has been sidelined in training camp with an ankle sprain. It's good news for a […]
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Jason Verrett Earning Starter Snaps
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jason Verrett has shown up looking frisky in training camp and is earning some starter repetitions. Verrett was a Pro Bowler for the Chargers in his only healthy season in 2015, and he could emerge as a legitimate option in the team's secondary opposite Richard Sherman if he can just stay […]
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Brandon Aiyuk Further Ahead Than Most Rookies
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is beginning to separate himself from the pack after just one training camp practice, and the 49ers are hoping that he can be an immediate contributor to the offense with Deebo Samuel (foot) in question to begin the season due to a fracture in his foot. Head […]
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Jalen Hurts Might Not See Many Snaps
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson indicated that there might not be many snaps to go around for rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts in training camp. Fifth-year pro Nate Sudfeld is the team's backup until proven otherwise, and Pederson stressed that the Eagles will make sure to get Carson Wentz and Sudfeld "the reps they need" […]
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Melvin Ingram Not Happy With Contract
Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Melvin Ingram is sitting out of practice at training camp because he's not pleased with his contract situation, according to multiple team sources. It's not known when he'll return to the practice field. Ingram is in the final year of his current four-year deal and could be trying to leverage […]
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Robert Alford To Miss Second Straight Season
Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals cornerback Robert Alford (pectoral) tore his pectoral muscle and will miss the entire 2020 season, according to a source. Alford missed all of last season, too, after breaking his leg, so this is a tough blow for the 31-year-old from Southeastern Louisiana. He will undergo surgery to fix his […]
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Javon Hargrave Has Minor Pectoral Strain
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (pectoral) is dealing with a minor pectoral strain and "should be back in a few weeks," according to one source. The 27-year-old nose tackle signed a three-year, $39 million deal with the Eagles this year, but he might have to miss Week 1, depending on how he recovers in […]
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Titans Working Out Geoff Swaim, D'Onta Foreman, Trevor Siemian
The Tennessee Titans are working out tight end Geoff Swaim, running back D'Onta Foreman and quarterback Trevor Siemian on Monday. Swaim played in just six games with the Jaguars last year before being released. Prior to that, he had 35 receptions for 336 yards and one touchdown in four seasons (37 games, 18 starts) for […]
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Bears Working Out Kevin Hogan, C.J. Prosise
The Chicago Bears are working out quarterbacks Kevin Hogan and Kyle Sloter, running back C.J. Prosise and wide receiver Rodney Adams on Monday. Hogan and Prosise are the most notable names on this list. Hogan was released by the Broncos last year and hasn't attempted a pass since 2017 with the Browns after being a […]
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Vyncint Smith Expected To Have Surgery
New York Jets wide receiver Vyncint Smith (core) is expected to have surgery on Tuesday with Dr. William Meyers for his core muscle injury, according to a source. Smith will likely be out at least a month, which means he is a good bet to miss the start of the 2020 season. An already pretty […]
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