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Panthers' Moore to appear in court after driving 113 in 65-mph zone
Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore will appear in court Oct. 2 after being cited for driving 113 mph in a 65-mph zone.Moore was charged with speeding and speeding in a work zone over 80 mph."F---- that car is moving," Trooper H.L. Bautista wrote in the police report, according to Michael Gordon of the Charlotte Observer.Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said Moore told the team about the incident and he was privately reprimanded."When it all happened, D.J. came to us right away and explained the situation. He was very remorseful. He understood," Rivera said to Jourdan Rodrigue of the Charlotte Observer. “We chastised him obviously. And he’s moving on. And it’s an opportunity to learn for him and for the other young guys. ‘Hey, you have a responsibility to the community.'"Moore was selected 24th overall in the 2018 NFL Draft.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Watson recalls teams passing on him in draft: 'They had their opportunities'
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, who emerged as an MVP candidate in his rookie year before suffering a torn ACL, is still surprised he fell to No. 12 in the 2017 draft after his highly decorated career at Clemson."I knew I could do it," Watson told Greg Bishop of Sports Illustrated. "The Texans knew I could do it - that's why they drafted me. And teams that didn't know, they're aware now. They had their opportunities."Watson completed 61.8 percent of his passes for 1,699 yards and 19 touchdowns against eight interceptions in seven games, leading many to believe he could develop into a perennial MVP threat.Texans executive vice president of football operations and then-GM Rick Smith made it clear in the Sports Illustrated story that selecting Watson was an easy decision given his prolific college career, which culminated in a national title in 2016."If I was going to miss on a guy," Smith said of Watson, "I would miss on this guy."Chicago selected Mitchell Trubisky second overall and Kansas City chose Patrick Mahomes with the 10th pick. While neither team should harbor serious regrets just yet, Watson seems determined to make the teams who made him wait in the green room longer than expected pay dearly.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Incognito arrested for disorderly conduct, threats
Former Buffalo Bills guard Richie Incognito was arrested Monday and remains in custody on counts of disorderly conduct and threats arising from an incident at a funeral home in Scottsdale, Ariz., police told Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk.While handling arrangements for his father who died on Saturday, a source told Florio that Incognito was "acting erratically and making the employees feel incredibly uncomfortable."The 35-year-old reportedly made gun signs toward an employee and noted that he had guns in the truck. Guns were apparently found in his vehicle and were impounded.Incognito spent three days in a mental hospital in June after a reported altercation with another man at a Florida gym in May. Upon his release, he said he was hopeful of an NFL return.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Ex-Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell made it rain during his rookie talent show
JaMarcus Russell was apparently very generous to his former Oakland Raiders teammates.Russell, widely regarded as one of the biggest draft busts in NFL history, held out after the Raiders selected him No. 1 overall in 2007 and missed the team's annual rookie talent show as a result. His teammates still made him perform once he returned from his holdout (after inking a six-year, $68-million deal with the Raiders), and this is what he chose to do:
Fantasy: 7 players who are a year away
Get ready for your season with theScore's 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Kit.It's important for fantasy managers who are in both dynasty and re-draft leagues to keep the formats, and values of players involved, separate.Here's a look at seven players with plenty of potential and high ceilings for dynasty purposes, but they'll likely require one more year of development before becoming significant re-draft fantasy assets.Lamar Jackson, QB, Ravens(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)Through two weeks of NFL preseason action, it's still difficult to predict how many rookie quarterbacks will be starters to open the 2018 season. All first-year pivots should be off the fantasy radar in standard leagues until their potential debuts.While the Ravens have said they'll try to find ways to get Lamar Jackson on the field in 2018, his snaps will likely come through gadget plays. Joe Flacco is locked in as the incumbent starter, and veteran Robert Griffin III could be next in line following an injury after signing a one-year deal this offseason.The Ravens will have an easier time escaping Flacco's contract following the upcoming season, either through a trade or release. Jackson's dual-threat style leads to a high fantasy ceiling, but managers should wait for the team to hand him the reins to the offense.D'Onta Foreman, RB, Texans(Photo courtesy: Getty ImagesD'Onta Foreman was just beginning to rise as a rookie in 2017 before suffering a season-ending injury in Week 11. He rushed for a season-high 65 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries in the final game of his debut campaign.Now, the sophomore could miss the start of 2018, as he's still on the physically unable to perform list due to the ruptured Achilles suffered last November.The seriousness and uncertainty of the injury hampers his fantasy expectations. When he returns, Foreman might not be running at top speed and performing with his full skill set. He'll also be splitting work with veteran Lamar Miller, who has posted four consecutive seasons with 1,000-plus yards from scrimmage.The Texans can release Miller at the end of 2018 and incur a dead-cap penalty of just $1 million while saving $6.25 million. That may happen if Foreman returns to form.Corey Coleman, WR, Bills(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)The trade that sent Corey Coleman from the Cleveland Browns to the Bills will likely give him more opportunities. However, Friday's injury to Buffalo's hopeful starting quarterback AJ McCarron further muddies Coleman's outlook for 2018.Fantasy managers should be waiting for one of McCarron, Josh Allen, or Nathan Peterman to emerge and stabilize the Bills' quarterback situation before investing in any of the team's receivers, which should happen before the 2018 season ends. Coleman's stock could soar in 2019, which is when current Bills No. 1 receiver Kelvin Benjamin might be playing elsewhere after his contract expires.Courtland Sutton, WR, Broncos(Photo courtesy: Action Images)Courtland Sutton will likely open the season as the Broncos' third option at receiver behind Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders.Signing Case Keenum this offseason significantly upgraded the team at quarterback, boosting the fantasy value of every Broncos pass-catching option in the process. But Sutton still likely won't get enough targets to be a viable fantasy asset.He could, however, rise up Denver's depth chart after a salary-cap crunch in the offseason. Releasing Thomas will save the Broncos $14 million in 2019, and cutting Sanders will free up $10.25 million while creating just $2.7 million in dead cap space.Kalen Ballage, RB, Dolphins(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)Kalen Ballage, a fourth-round pick in April, could be the Dolphins' future lead running back, but he'll likely spend the 2018 campaign serving as the third option behind Kenyan Drake and Frank Gore.Drake amassed 644 rushing yards on 133 attempts in his sophomore season while adding 239 yards as a pass-catcher. And while Gore averaged just 3.7 yards per carry in 2017 and might be past his prime at 35 years old, he can still handle a sizable workload and has logged three straight 260-plus carry seasons.Ballage could emerge from the committee this season, but he'll have a much easier path next year. Gore is signed for just the upcoming season, and Drake's rookie deal expires at the end of 2019. Should the Dolphins choose to move on from Gore after a single season, they could use 2019 to determine who to go with for the long term between Drake and Ballage, providing both with ample work.Jonathan Williams, RB, Saints(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)It's unclear how the Saints' backfield workload will be split during Mark Ingram's four-game suspension to open the 2018 season. Alvin Kamara will lead the group, but the team has said his role won't expand. That leaves Jonathan Williams, Shane Vereen, and Boston Scott competing for spots in a committee behind Kamara.Regardless of how well Williams performs during Ingram's absence, he'll likely go back to the bench upon the veteran's return.Ingram's contract expires at the end of 2018, however, and Kamara's excellence will likely deter the Saints from paying him what he's worth. Should Williams, the Bills' fifth-round pick in 2016, impress in the first quarter of the season, he could earn the chance to replace Ingram next year at a significantly cheaper price, or even get a larger role with another team in free agency.Jaylen Samuels, RB, Steelers(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)Le'Veon Bell said he'll report to the Steelers before the 2018 season opener, which means Jaylen Samuels and sophomore James Conner will have little fantasy value.Samuels was selected with the 165th overall pick in the 2018 draft, while Conner was a third-round pick in 2017. If the Steelers move on from Bell after a second consecutive franchise tag and the team doesn't sign another free agent, Samuels and Conner will likely form a committee.Samuels was used significantly as a pass-catcher at North Carolina State (1,851 receiving yards over four seasons), a skill likely to tip the fantasy scales in his favor for 2019.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. 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Rodgers: Packers won't 'nickel and dime me, and I'm not trying to screw them'
Contract negotiations between the Green Bay Packers and franchise quarterback Aaron Rodgers appear to be moving at a snail's pace.Though both sides have discussed a contract extension that would likely make Rodgers the highest-paid quarterback in the league, nothing has been made official with the regular season almost two weeks away.Rodgers is unconcerned, however."I don't think they would want to nickel and dime me, and I'm not trying to screw them," Rodgers said on ESPN Wisconsin's Wilde and Tausch show."This is a partnership. That's the only way this is going to work, and the best way things work in this situation is we're in this together. If they make that financial commitment, that's what they're saying. And also there's an expectation I'm going to play well, and that's my side of the bargain."Rodgers is entering his 14th season and will turn 35 years old in December.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Vegas taking heavy bets on Browns to win AFC North, Super Bowl
The "Hard Knocks" hype is real.The Cleveland Browns are a betting favorite in Vegas. Sportsbooks have received multiple bets on the Browns to win their division, their conference, and the Super Bowl."There are more bets on the Browns to win (the) AFC North than the other three teams combined. Only the Raiders and Steelers have more bets to win the AFC," a Caesars Palace sportsbook manager said to ESPN's David Purdum."The public likes the Browns, and I'm not sure why."The Browns recorded the second winless campaign in NFL history last season. They've since added Tyrod Taylor and Baker Mayfield at quarterback and added Jarvis Landry to a pass-catching corps that includes Josh Gordon.Cleveland is currently 1-1 in the preseason. They were undefeated in preseason action in 2017 before going 0-16 when the games counted.As of Monday, the Browns carried 80-1 odds to win Super Bowl LIII, according to the Westgate Las Vegas Superbook.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Report: Jets interested in trading for Dante Fowler Jr.
The New York Jets have reached out to the Jacksonville Jaguars to gauge their interest in trading former first-round pass-rusher Dante Fowler Jr., sources told Manish Mehta of the NY Daily News.Fowler, who was taken No. 3 overall in the 2015 NFL Draft, had eight sacks in his third season in Jacksonville but remains behind Calais Campbell and Yannick Ngakoue on the Jaguars' loaded defensive line.The Jets, meanwhile, lack top-tier talent at pass-rusher. New York racked up just 28 sacks in 2017, the fifth fewest in the NFL.Jordan Jenkins is set to start at outside linebacker following a three-sack sophomore campaign, but the likes of Josh Martin and Brandon Copeland have failed to cement the opposite spot.The Jaguars didn't pick up the fifth-year option in Fowler's contract, so the defensive end will be an unrestricted free agent in 2019, barring the franchise tag.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Report: Redskins sign Peterson to veteran's minimum
The Washington Redskins inked running back Adrian Peterson to a one-year deal worth $1.015 million, or the minimum amount for a 12-year veteran, ESPN's Field Yates reports, citing a source.The deal comes a year after Peterson signed with the New Orleans Saints for two years and $7 million.This time around, the future Hall of Famer likely favored a starting opportunity in the twilight of his career over money. Peterson has earned more than $98 million in total cash in his previous 11 seasons, according to Spotrac.Peterson's salary for 2018 ranks 29th among running backs, a spot he shares with fellow veterans Darren Sproles and Frank Gore, who also signed for the veteran's minimum to continue his career with the Miami Dolphins.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Fantasy: 2018 Player Rankings (Updated with Peterson joining Redskins)
theScore's Justin Boone is coming off his fifth top-10 finish in FantasyPros' Most Accurate Expert Competition.Scroll down to see his 2018 rankings for both standard and PPR leagues.Standard
Report: NFL to revise teaching video on new helmet rule
The NFL will assemble an updated teaching video to be distributed to game officials for the new helmet-contact rule, sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.Enforcement of the helmet rule will be discussed on a conference call Wednesday as teams prepare for their regular-season openers. Potential adjustments to be discussed could include limiting flagged hits to the top/crown of the helmet or implementing replay review as a safeguard, per Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio.The league is looking at a "probable three-year" adjustment period for the new rule that was expanded upon in May, per Mortensen.Under the new update, penalties can be assessed for plays in which players lower their helmets to establish linear body posture, have an unobstructed path to their opponent, or when contact was clearly avoidable and the player had other options.Al Riveron, the NFL's vice president of officiating, will prepare the updated video with assistance from other league executives. It will include both proper and inaccurate applications by officials.Related: Vikings' Zimmer: New helmet rule will 'cost some people some jobs'The head-contact rule has caused confusion and frustration among coaches and players regarding its application in preseason games, as referees err on the side of caution before the regular season begins.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Report: Ravens' Jimmy Smith facing multi-week suspension
The Baltimore Ravens may open the 2018 season without their top cornerback.Jimmy Smith is facing a multi-week suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, sources told The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec.Smith met with league officials Monday to appeal the pending suspension. He won't play in the Ravens' preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts.The nature of Smith's violation is unclear, but the mother of his first child said in November that the defensive back had a "history of substance abuse and illicit drug usage" and "a history of being physically violent" toward her, according to Jeff Barker of The Baltimore Sun.The 30-year-old was suspended four games late in 2017 for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.If Smith were to miss an extended period of time, Brandon Carr, Marlon Humphrey, and Tavon Young would see the majority of snaps at cornerback.Smith accumulated three interceptions and one fumble recovery in 2017.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Rams' Suh pokes fun at Dolphins after McCaffrey TD
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh may very well be enjoying the change of scenery, but he hasn't forgotten he was cut by his former team before landing with his new one.Suh, who played for the Miami Dolphins from 2015-17, had a laugh at their expense after they surrendered a 71-yard touchdown run to Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey.The NFL posted a highlight of the run on Instagram and Suh commented: "Right up the gut lol."
Cowboys' Frederick to meet with specialists about neck stinger
Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett told reporters that center Travis Frederick will meet with specialists regarding a neck stinger.Frederick will not play again in the preseason but the Cowboys hope he'll be available for the season opener, ESPN's Todd Archer reports.More to come.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Report: Bills' McCarron did not suffer fractured collarbone
Buffalo Bills quarterback AJ McCarron's collarbone injury doesn't appear to be as serious as originally thought.Secondary tests revealed McCarron did not suffer a fracture in his collarbone, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The signal-caller is considered day to day and should practice when he's no longer experiencing soreness, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.It was believed McCarron suffered a hairline fracture during Thursday's preseason contest against the Cleveland Browns, but he received a second opinion after initial tests came back "not totally conclusive."The Bills announced rookie Josh Allen as the starting quarterback for their third preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Both Allen and McCarron are competing with second-year passer Nathan Peterman for the starting role.The Bills signed McCarron in March to a two-year contract worth $10 million.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Bills announce Allen as starter for preseason game vs. Bengals
The Buffalo Bills announced Josh Allen will start at quarterback during their preseason game Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.Allen was competing with Nathan Peterman for the starting role, after AJ McCarron suffered a collarbone injury during Friday's preseason game against the Cleveland Browns. Both Allen and Peterman have been sharing reps with the first team in practice.Buffalo traded up with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in order to select Allen 7th overall in the 2018 NFL Draft.Allen went 9-of-13 for 60 yards and a touchdown during Friday's 19-17 win over the Browns. Peterman finished 8-of-10 for 113 yards and a touchdown.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Vikings' Zimmer: New helmet rule will 'cost some people some jobs'
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer believes the NFL's new helmet rule will have a strong impact on the 2018 season.Through two weeks of preseason action, Zimmer thinks that the league should consider readjusting the rule regarding what is a legal hit and what is not."It's going to cost some people some jobs," Zimmer said, via NFL.com's Herbie Teope. "Playoffs, jobs, the whole bit, I guess."The Vikings' preseason bout against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday was rife with flags - 20 penalties for 200 yards, to be exact, including flags thrown regarding the controversial helmet rule.Although Zimmer's squad was not penalized for violating the new rule, the head coach is among those confused regarding how the rule will be enforced during the regular season."We haven't had any called on us so far, it's just hard to figure out," Zimmer said. "No one has ever said to me, 'Hey. Don't worry about it, we're going to call it less or we'll get it straightened out in the regular season. Or we're going to come up with a revised rule.' No one has ever said that."Related: Eagles' Jenkins still unclear on new NFL head contact rulesIn an effort to gather more information on the new helmet rule, the Vikings requested clarification on a flag that was thrown during Saturday's contest against Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Rams, Havenstein agree to 4-year extension reportedly worth $32.5M
The Los Angeles Rams and offensive tackle Rob Havenstein have agreed to a four-year contract extension, the club announced Monday.Havenstein's extension is worth $32.5 million, according to ESPN's Lindsey Thiry.Havenstein featured at right tackle for L.A.'s much-improved offensive line in 2017.The 26-year-old has been a mainstay of the unit since being selected in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft.Havenstein started 15 games in 2017 and graded out as the 33rd-best offensive tackle in the NFL by Pro Football Focus.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Don't expect Todd Gurley's megadeal to make other RBs rich
When Todd Gurley signed a four-year deal last month worth $60 million - including $45 million guaranteed - some NFL experts believed the big-money dry spell for running backs was about to end.A prominent former NFL agent wrote about the new precedent Gurley’s deal would set. The Ringer's Robert Mays used Gurley's extension to romanticize the potential resurgence of the franchise back. And Gurley himself told ESPN The Magazine's Sam Alipour: "It was not only big for me, but it was a statement for the running backs, for what we do and what we deserve to get in this league, as much as we put in."Yet a healthy skepticism remains about whether Gurley's extension with the Los Angeles Rams will lead to other big contracts for running backs. And considering history, that skepticism is well-founded; NFL teams largely keep their running backs overworked and underpaid, and that's unlikely to change, even with a handful of elite rushers on the verge of new deals.Joel Corry, a former NFL agent, notes that Gurley's deal is a significant outlier compared to the recent deals other elite free agents received."The highest-paid guy on a long-term deal (before Gurley) was (Atlanta Falcons running back) Devonta Freeman," said Corry, who writes about contracts and the salary cap for CBS Sports. "It's money that wasn't even what Steven Jackson got a decade ago. Something is seriously wrong. I don't think that's going to translate to every running back."Jackson signed an extension with the Rams in 2008 that paid him $21 million in guaranteed money. There have been just a handful of deals since in which running backs have seen more guaranteed dollars - among them, Titans superstar Chris Johnson's extension in 2011 ($30 million guaranteed) and Vikings star Adrian Peterson's deal in 2012 ($36 million guaranteed).Gurley, who led the NFL with 2,093 offensive yards and 19 touchdowns in 2017, is one of the lucky ones - a versatile running back in his prime with little wear on the treads playing for a franchise that considers him one of its most valuable assets. But for the most part, NFL teams are strategically avoiding long-term investment in primary ball carriers, especially with a new wave of young franchise backs being ushered into the game. Rookies have led the NFL in rushing in each of the past two seasons.Running backs are critical to a team's success, but they're also among the most volatile, injury-prone players on offense. The average career of an NFL running back is about three years, according to the NFLPA (though the union counts all running backs on league rosters even before the beginning of the season). The NFL has said the average career for running backs who appear on the initial 53-man roster is about six years.With attrition levels high and rookie salaries low in comparison to lucrative extensions, it's easy to see why NFL teams are loath to spend at running back - even for the best of the best. And that bodes poorly for Le'Veon Bell. The All-Pro rusher is playing on the franchise tag for the second straight year after he rejected a reported below-market deal from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bell is a free agent after the season.The three-time Pro Bowler led the NFL last year with 406 touches in 15 games - an average of 27 touches per game, one year after averaging 28. But he faces a dilemma: rack up that many touches again and he'll run the risk of injury or burnout; accept a lighter load and his counting stats could suffer - along with his chances of landing a big contract."One, he has to stay healthy and two, he can't have regression" to beat Gurley's deal, said Corry. "If he has regression ... teams will say, 'Hey, well, his best years are behind him.'"Bell, who hasn't yet signed his tender and hasn't practiced with the Steelers since camp opened, reportedly rejected an offer that only promised $10 million in guaranteed money. He’ll make $14.544 million under the tag.How desperate have things become for a player that's posted 8,000 total yards and 42 touchdowns through his first five NFL seasons? According to Corry, Bell might be better off spending the first part of the season on the sidelines."Something which might be best for him, and this may sound crazy ... a soft-tissue injury early in the season which keeps him out for several weeks," Corry said. "He comes back the last quarter of the year, gets a huge workload and then the playoffs, and he doesn't have the heavy usage. That might be his best-case scenario, personally - not for the Steelers, but for him."But not everyone is quite so pessimistic about the place of running backs on the NFL's pay scale."That's a lot of money guaranteed for Todd Gurley," former NFL running back and current NFL Network analyst Maurice Jones-Drew told theScore. "From there, that's what teams will start to look at. To me, if you're an exceptional back and you're an exceptional player you need to get paid an exceptional rate, period."Jones-Drew believes players also get short-changed in terms of public perception, suggesting that the blame for any contract dispute gets placed on them as opposed to ownership or management."Players get a bad rap, and it's from fans," said Jones-Drew, who made three Pro Bowls in eight years with the Jacksonville Jaguars. "You never get mad at ownership for not getting a deal done. But then we want Le'Veon to come on a one-year deal and run all over the place and do all this stuff.
Redskins sign Adrian Peterson
The Washington Redskins signed running back Adrian Peterson on Monday, the team announced.Peterson would address a position of need after running backs Derrius Guice and Samaje Perine suffered injuries during the preseason. While Perine is expected to return shortly from an ankle sprain, Guice will miss the entire year with a torn ACL."I'm excited," Peterson said. "It's been a long offseason but I've been keeping my body in shape and (I'm) ready for this opportunity. So when this opportunity presented itself, I was just excited.""I've seen guys come through that door and guys go through this process. I had a great appreciation for it. But me knowing what I had left in the tank, that was the only thing bothering me. But I knew in due time the opportunity would present itself."Peterson began last season with the New Orleans Saints but was traded to the Arizona Cardinals in October after a slow start. He finished with 529 yards and two touchdowns in 10 games split between both clubs.The 33-year-old is one of the most prolific running backs of his generation, earning seven Pro Bowl and four first-team All-Pro selections. He also won the 2012 NFL MVP award after rushing for 2,097 yards and 12 touchdowns as a member of the Minnesota Vikings.Peterson is second among active players behind Frank Gore with 12,276 career rushing yards, ranking 12th all time. With another decent campaign, he could pass Jim Brown and Tony Dorsett on that list.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Jets GM hints he could trade Bridgewater
The New York Jets have an improbable quarterback battle on their hands this summer, and general manager Mike Maccagnan hinted that he could move one of the three pivots competing for the starting job.Sam Darnold, Josh McCown, and Teddy Bridgewater are all vying for the gig, with Jets head coach Todd Bowles yet to make a formal announcement. By most accounts, Darnold - the No. 3 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft - is expected to emerge as the Week 1 starter."There's nothing to stop us from keeping three (quarterbacks) and there's nothing to stop us from keeping two," Maccagnan said on WFAN, according to ESPN's Rich Cimini."We feel, actually, very good about that quarterback room. So I think if anything it's a room that, hey, we feel very fortunate to have three quarterbacks we really like quite a bit. But again, we can very easily keep three quarterbacks and if something were to arise, we can go with two if that's the case."At least two teams have reportedly expressed interest in Bridgewater, sources told Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News.Although Maccagnan didn't mention Bridgewater by name, he'd almost certainly be the odd man out if the Jets do deal one of their three contending quarterbacks. Darnold is the future of the franchise, while McCown exceeded expectations as the starter in 2017.At 25, Bridgewater is a far more appealing trade candidate than the 39-year-old McCown, and could potentially find a team willing to take a calculated risk on the 2015 Pro Bowler. He's returning to action after suffering one of the most gruesome football injuries in recent memory in August 2016.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
NFL's 'My Cause My Cleats' expands to 4 weeks for 2018
The NFL is making changes to "My Cause My Cleats" for the 2018 season.Unlike previous years, when it was held during one designated week, My Cause My Cleats will span across Weeks 13-16, according to ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio.Each team will have a designated home game when players can wear customized cleats showcasing charities and causes important to them. Players will also be allowed to auction off their cleats afterwards, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the charity of their choice.Related: NFL players show off their charity cleatsFlorio notes that it's unclear whether visiting teams will be permitted to wear custom cleats during the designated games.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Redskins' Trent Williams: Peterson 'hasn't slowed down a step'
Free-agent running back Adrian Peterson is reportedly visiting the Washington Redskins on Monday and attempting to grab his third NFL roster spot since the start of the 2017 campaign.The 33-year-old has the support of Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams, with the veteran saying Peterson can still contribute despite his advancing age."I don’t understand the stigma when people get 31, 32, 33 - they somehow just slow down?" Williams said on Sunday, according to Matthew Paras of The Washington Times. "You don’t. That’s a gifted athlete, you know? He has a gift. Did Darrell Green ever lose his speed? He didn’t. Some things are just always with you. It’s you, it’s your makeup, it’s your DNA. … So, no, he’s the same athlete that you’re used to seeing.“He hasn’t slowed down a step.”Green, a defensive back and the Redskins' first-round pick in the 1983 NFL Draft, played until 2002, his age-42 season.Peterson lasted just four games with the New Orleans Saints in 2017 after being signed to a two-year deal last offseason. He rushed for only 81 yards and didn't score a touchdown on 27 carries while playing sparingly behind Mark Ingram and rookie Alvin Kamara.The seven-time Pro Bowler was then traded to the Arizona Cardinals, and he impressed with a 134-yard, two-touchdown debut for the team in Week 6. His season ended because of an injury in Week 12.The Redskins are searching to replace injured rookie Derrius Guice, and Williams says Peterson is capable of filling the large void left behind."You don’t bring a guy like (Peterson) in to be depth," Williams said. "You don’t. So whatever role he’s given, I’m pretty sure he would go with it. But if he’s coming in here and they sign him, he’s coming in to help."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Gronkowski almost spiked a shark in 'Sharknado' movie
There have been plenty of cameos in the "Sharknado" franchise, but there was one name at the top of the list that the filmmakers just couldn't make it happen with: Rob Gronkowski.While there was interest on both sides in having the New England Patriots tight end appear in a "Sharknado" movie, their schedules never matched up, according to Chris Regina, former head of Syfy's original films division."The one cameo I regret was that we never got Rob Gronkowski, who by the way was like the longest one we kept chasing over and over again," Regina told Jordan Zakarin of Syfy Wire. "He wanted to be in 'Sharknado,' and after so many of them, we could just never get the schedule together for him. We always wanted him spiking a shark."Mark Cuban, Tony Hawk, Jerry Springer, David Hasselhoff, and George R.R. Martin are just some of the stars who have made a cameo in the "Sharknado" movies.Gronkowski's acting credits include "Entourage," "American Violence," and the upcoming movie "Boss Level."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Fantasy podcast: WR breakouts, busts, sleepers and draft strategy
Welcome to theScore Fantasy Football Podcast, hosted by Justin Boone and David P. Woods.Find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and Anchor.Topics for this episode include:
Gruden refutes reports of $100M contract
Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is denying that his contract with the team is worth as much as the previously reported nine figures over 10 years."I’m not making $100 million, just so you know," Gruden said, according to Peter King of NBC Sports.Gruden could simply be trying to lower expectations surrounding himself and the team as he returns to an NFL sideline for the first time since 2008 when he served as head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He recently said he intends to earn whatever his salary may be, and he won't take the Raiders' money if he can't turn them into a winner.Though he wouldn't expand on the true value of his contract, how the rumored number came to be, or why he allowed it to persist as truth for so long, the former broadcaster insisted he's just following his passion and today's lofty contract figures may be a product of the current NFL landscape."I never got into coaching for the money. I got into coaching because I wanted to be a quarterback coach. What the salary cap has become, what free agency has become - it’s amazing," Gruden said.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Fantasy: Strategy for drafting at the end of the round
Get ready for your season with theScore's 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Kit.theScore's Justin Boone breaks down the best ways to approach your draft depending on where you're selecting in the order.Draft Position
49ers' backfield takes another hit with Williams injury
The San Francisco 49ers' backfield took yet another hit Sunday as running back Joe Williams will be out of action until at least Week 1 with a rib fracture, per 49ers.com's Joe Fann.Williams' injury comes just two days after 49ers general manager John Lynch announced that presumed starter Jerick McKinnon will be shut down for the remainder of the preseason with a calf strain. He'll be questionable for the team's season opener against the Minnesota Vikings.Second-year rusher Matt Breida is also on the mend after sustaining a shoulder injury in San Francisco's preseason opener.The trio of injuries leaves a clouded backfield situation in head coach Kyle Shanahan's high-octane offense. Williams was expected to compete for snaps with McKinnon and Breida. Raheem Mostert, Jeremy McNichols, and newly-signed Alfred Morris will see the majority of carries during the 49ers' final two preseason contests.Williams was a fourth-round selection in the 2017 NFL Draft. Lynch removed him from his draft board due to concerns over his level of commitment - Williams briefly retired from football in college - but Shanahan and running backs coach Bobby Turner insisted they take a chance on the ball carrier.Williams missed his rookie season after suffering an ankle injury last September.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Bills blast Landry for 'dirty' block on rookie Johnson
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry is no longer in the AFC East, but he still drew the ire of numerous Buffalo Bills for what they believe to be a dirty block against rookie cornerback Taron Johnson during Friday's preseason game.Landry, acquired by the Browns in a March trade with the Miami Dolphins, crushed Johnson with a devastating block on a four-yard touchdown run from Carlos Hyde.Here is the play in question:
Cowboys' Martin avoids significant injury, could be ready for opener
Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin received good news from his MRI on Sunday, discovering he avoided a significant injury to his left knee, the team announced.The Cowboys are optimistic Martin will be ready for the season opener against the Carolina Panthers Sept. 9.The two-time first-team All-Pro apparently suffered a hyperextended left knee in Saturday's preseason contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he was optimistic that Martin's injury wasn't serious.Martin is one of the league's top interior offensive linemen. Dallas drafted him 16th overall in 2014.The 27-year-old hasn't missed a start in his four NFL seasons.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Report: Adrian Peterson to visit Redskins
Former league MVP and seven-time Pro Bowl running back Adrian Peterson will take a free-agent visit Monday to the Washington Redskins, sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport.The Redskins are in the market for running back depth after a rash of preseason injuries cost them rookie Derrius Guice for the year, and Samaje Perine and Byron Marshall for the time being.Washington reportedly began hosting veteran tailbacks Sunday, with former Kansas City Chiefs workhorse Jamaal Charles and former New York Giants rotation man Orleans Darkwa among those coming in for workouts.Peterson, 33, split last season between the Arizona Cardinals and New Orleans Saints, posting 529 yards and two touchdowns over 10 games.A three-time rushing champion with the Minnesota Vikings, Peterson has been determined to continue his career in 2018 despite the apparent lack of interest in his services throughout most of the offseason.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Bills' McCarron getting 2nd opinion on injured shoulder
Buffalo Bills quarterback AJ McCarron is getting a second opinion on his injured shoulder after initial tests came back "not totally conclusive," head coach Sean McDermott said Sunday, according to ESPN's Mike Rodak.McCarron left Buffalo's preseason game Thursday versus the Cleveland Browns with a reported hairline fracture in his collarbone.The 27-year-old signed a two-year contract with the Bills in free agency and is competing with Nathan Peterman and first-round rookie Josh Allen for the starting job.McCarron spent the first four years of his NFL career with the Cincinnati Bengals, serving as a backup for Andy Dalton.In other Bills news, McDermott said veteran defensive tackle Kyle Williams is week to week with a knee injury, but won't require a procedure to fix whatever's ailing him.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Bengals cut starting safety Iloka
The Cincinnati Bengals announced the release of starting safety George Iloka on Sunday, with the move reportedly being motivated by finances.Iloka was two years into a five-year, $30-million deal he inked ahead of the 2016 season. He had been a mainstay in Cincinnati's secondary, starting 76 of a possible 80 regular-season games since 2013.
Broncos' Joseph: Lynch must play better to escape boo birds
Paxton Lynch was showered by boos during the Denver Broncos' 24-23 loss to the Chicago Bears on Saturday, but head coach Vance Joseph made it clear that there's only one way to quiet critics."I feel bad for Paxton, but our fans want to win. That's what it's about," Joseph said, according to ESPN. "It's about passion, I should say. But I feel bad for Paxton. He has to ignore it and go play. It's professional football. No one is going to hold your hand, so he has to go out there and perform."As was the case in the Broncos' first preseason contest, Lynch struggled to find any sort of rhythm against the Bears. He finished the night 5-of-11 for 39 yards, digging himself into a deeper hole behind Case Keenum and Chad Kelly on the depth chart.The former first-round pick was also booed in the preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings, where he went 6-of-11 for 24 yards and one interception."I just haven't been playing well," Lynch said postgame. "It's not acceptable, especially playing quarterback here. You have to play well and give (the Broncos) an opportunity to win every week."Lynch hasn't reached the potential the Broncos saw when they selected him 26th overall in 2016. After the departure of Peyton Manning, the Memphis product was expected to be the quarterback of the future in Denver.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Foles practicing Sunday after injury scare in preseason
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles was cleared to practice Sunday after suffering what looked like a potentially significant shoulder injury in Thursday's preseason game, head coach Doug Pederson said, according to ESPN's Tim McManus.Foles, the Super Bowl LII MVP, left Philly's second preseason affair after taking a hit to his throwing shoulder on a strip sack versus the New England Patriots. The Eagles initially called his injury a shoulder strain and said that he was set to undergo additional testing after the game.The 29-year-old will split first-team practice reps with Carson Wentz, who Pederson confirmed has been cleared to participate in 11-on-11 drills as he continues his comeback from a torn ACL.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Report: Seahawks offered Colts 2nd-round pick for Brissett
The Seattle Seahawks recently offered the Indianapolis Colts a second-round draft pick for quarterback Jacoby Brissett but their proposal was rejected, a league source told Ben Volin of the Boston Globe.Colts owner Jim Irsay declared in early August that he wouldn't even accept a first-round pick for Brissett, who will serve as the backup to Andrew Luck this season.It's unclear when, precisely, the Seahawks submitted their offer. Brissett was reportedly garnering significant trade interest early in the offseason.A former third-round pick of the New England Patriots, Brissett has looked competent every time he's been forced into action throughout his brief career. He threw for 3,098 yards and 13 touchdowns last season and is widely regarded as one of the NFL's top backup pivots with the potential to grow into a legitimate starter.On the surface, it seems odd that the Seahawks would make such an aggressive offer for Brissett since they are built around Russell Wilson, who at 29 years old is in the prime of his career. However, Wilson is due to become a free agent after the 2019 season and will command a massive contract.Brissett is also on track to hit the open market following the 2019 season, as he has two years left on his rookie deal.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Report: Redskins hosting Charles with backfield banged up
The Washington Redskins will host veteran running back Jamaal Charles for a free-agent visit Sunday, a source told ESPN's Josina Anderson.Washington's backfield is riddled with injuries. The team lost rookie Derrius Guice to a season-ending ACL tear in Week 1 of the preseason, while Samaje Perine and Byron Marshall are on the shelf with short-term ailments.Charles, 31, spent last season with the Denver Broncos following his nine-year stint with the Kansas City Chiefs. The four-time Pro Bowler produced 296 yards and a touchdown on the ground for Denver last season in a limited role.Charles posted five 1,000-yard rushing seasons from 2009-14, but significant knee injuries in 2011, 2015, and 2016 have diminished his athletic abilities.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Fantasy: Takeaways from Saturday's preseason games
Get ready for your season with theScore's 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Kit.Every game night during the preseason, theScore's Justin Boone gets you caught up on the most important fantasy performances from around the league.Burton breaking outWhen the Bears signed Trey Burton in free agency, they made it clear he'll be a big part of their new offense. Head coach Matt Nagy's history with the Chiefs led to obvious Travis Kelce comparisons, which Nagy himself leaned into.On Saturday, we got a long look at what Burton's future could hold in Chicago, and fantasy owners should be ecstatic. Burton may not have Kelce's elite talent, but he's an extremely versatile tight end capable of generating yards after the catch.Burton hauled in four receptions for 45 yards and a touchdown against the Broncos while being lined up inside and outside and, most importantly, getting open in all areas of the field. He showcased his playmaking skills on a sneaky screen early in the game, looping back into the middle for a big gain. Later in the first half, he scored his first touchdown as a Bear on a well-designed play where the defense forgot to cover him.
Chiefs sign Scandrick after release from Redskins
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed cornerback Orlando Scandrick after the veteran was cut by the Washington Redskins on Aug. 14, the team announced Sunday.Scandrick, who spent the past 10 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, initially inked a two-year deal with the Redskins in March but was released during training camp following the emergence of younger corners.The deal is for one year and will pay Scandrick $1.5 million, a source told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.The 31-year-old registered 38 tackles in 11 games last season while failing to record an interception for the first time since 2012.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Gurley, Goff become latest members of LeBron's chosen 23
LeBron James is the most powerful athlete in the Los Angeles ecosystem, and he's showing love to his peers before debuting in the famed purple and gold.James gifted replica Lakers jerseys with his name and number to 23 fans across the Los Angeles area, a possible connection to his famed No. 23.Throughout the day, the Lakers began tagging the recipients as the #ChosenFew on social media, a likely play on James' moniker "The Chosen One" given to him when he was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a high school junior.The gesture brought smiles to the faces of Rams quarterback Jared Goff and running back Todd Gurley.
Report: Cowboys Pro Bowl guard Martin suffers hyperextended knee, set for MRI
Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin reportedly suffered a hyperextended left knee in Saturday's preseason contest against the Cincinnati Bengals, a source told ESPN's Todd Archer. Martin will undergo an MRI on Sunday.Cowboys owner Jerry Jones spoke to reporters following the game and said the team is optimistic that Martin's injury isn't serious, via David Helman of DallasCowboys.com.Jones added that he doesn't think Martin's injury is "problematic," according to Charean Williams of ProFootballTalk.During the second quarter, Martin headed to the medical tent after getting hit low while making a block upfield. He was later seen on the sideline in street clothes speaking with teammates.Martin, one of the NFL's premier guards, has been named to the Pro Bowl in each of his four seasons. He's also earned two first-team All-Pro (2014, 2016) and two second-team All-Pro (2015, 2017) selections.The 27-year-old hasn't missed a start in his professional career.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Hopkins raves about Watson: 'What we can do is limitless'
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson emerged as a breakout star in 2017 before his rookie season came to a crashing halt due to a torn ACL. Now, Watson could continue to improve, according to teammate DeAndre Hopkins, which is a scary thought for 31 other teams."The possibilities, what we can do is limitless, not just him and myself, but this whole team," Hopkins said of Wilson to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. "He runs this whole team and he does a great job.""The way he studies and our communication on the field, we’re always talking in between reps about what we can do better," Hopkins added. "So, that’s something that he’s always had, but just something that he’s improved on - just us communicating and trying to get better reps.”Hopkins is coming off the best season of his career, recording 96 catches for 1,378 yards and a league-best 13 touchdowns to earn first-team All-Pro honors for the first time, all aided by Watson's brilliance.Watson is expected to lead the Texans' offense without any setbacks from his injury. Entering his sophomore campaign, he has a chance to anchor one of the NFL's most dangerous quarterback-receiver tandems.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Texans' Hal joins teammates for warmups prior to game vs. 49ers
Houston Texans free safety Andre Hal joined his teammates for warmups prior to Saturday's preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers. Hal is on the non-football illness list, as he undergoes treatment for Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a form of cancer.Hal revealed his diagnosis on June 8.Here is a video of Hal warming up.
Report: Bryant no longer on front burner for Browns
Signing free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant is no longer the top priority for the Cleveland Browns, a source told Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com, and it's not simply because Josh Gordon announced his return to the team on Saturday.Head coach Hue Jackson said on a conference call earlier Saturday that Gordon's return wouldn't take away from interest in Bryant."No, I think one has nothing to do with the other in my opinion," Jackson said. "Things will unfold as they will. The most important thing that we know is that Josh is here, and again, we have had a good conversation with Dez and until he's a Cleveland Brown, I only can worry about the guys who are on this football team."Bryant visited the Browns late this week. The two sides reportedly plan to keep talking after their meeting concluded late Friday morning without a deal.The three-time Pro Bowler is the biggest name among receivers on the free-agent market, but he totaled just 838 yards on 69 catches over 16 games in 2017 with the Dallas Cowboys prior to his release.The Browns could continue to seek depth options at wide receiver as concern lingers regarding Gordon, who has played just 10 games since the start of the 2014 season."I'm confident that he's here and I think that's the most important part,'' said Jackson. "You know, how long he stays, only Josh knows that, but I think he's in a much better place. I think we feel very good about where he is, but again, all those things, as you guys know, are always fluid. That's always a concern, but at the same time, we're here to support, help and try to create the right environments for Josh."Jackson said "there's a good chance" Gordon will be ready for the team's season opener on Sept. 9 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Gurley believes he deserved MVP, set the bar for RB contracts
Todd Gurley had a banner year in 2017, but the Los Angeles Rams running back believes he could've picked up even more accolades.Gurley spearheaded a resurgent season for the Rams, rushing for 1,305 yards and 13 touchdowns, adding 64 receptions for 788 yards and six more touchdowns to earn Offensive Player of the Year honors. The 24-year-old finished second in MVP voting, losing out to Tom Brady, and believes he should've been given the league's highest individual award."Yeah, I definitely wanted it, man, and I felt like I deserved it, but it went to the GOAT, and I can't be mad at that. I just gotta keep working hard and do the same thing again this season, if not even better," Gurley said to ESPN The Magazine's Sam Alipour.Gurley signed a four-year, $60-million extension with the Rams in July, and has since voiced his support throughout the summer as other running backs negotiate their contracts. The Rams' superstar spoke about the impact of his precedent-setting deal."That's what I do, man - I set the bar. It was not only big for me, but it was a statement for the running backs, for what we do and what we deserve to get in this league, as much as we put in."Gurley has often been mentioned alongside Le'Veon Bell as one of the NFL's marquee running backs. He supports Bell as the Pittsburgh Steelers star pushes for a lucrative long-term deal. Bell was given the franchise tag for the second consecutive year."I love to see a guy get his payday. That's what I think is unique about the NFL-it's a brotherhood. I hope Le'Veon gets something done. He probably won't get one done with the Steelers, but someone will pay him."Gurley is one of the faces of the NFL, and as he enters his fourth season, the former Georgia standout has every opportunity to become a player that transforms the landscape of the league.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Cowboys' Irving defends marijuana use, thumps NFL's pot policy
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle David Irving defended his previous use of marijuana Saturday and lashed out against the NFL's ban of pot as a treatment for pain on his Instagram account.Irving is slated to miss the first four games of the regular season due to a suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. While responding to a critical comment on one of his Instagram posts, Irving confirmed it was marijuana that landed him in trouble with the league."These guys prescribe me Xanax bars, Ambien, and painkillers," he wrote in a reply to a different comment, according to SportsDay DFW. "Some of us, like myself, have been smoking weed since 12. Never been in trouble (with) the law. Always had a 3.0 (GPA) or higher too. It's natural, I'd much rather smoke weed than take all that lab-made (expletive). ... The NFL laws on weed are (expletive) (and) we all know it."Irving, a native Californian, added that he has a valid medical card and has played "medicated" in every game during his three-year career."You run into someone else full speed 60 times (and) see how your body feels," he wrote in another comment. "What would you do? Drink? Percocets? Tylenol? I chose the more natural and safer route."The 25-year-old said he will comply with the league's rules on marijuana in the future but strongly disagrees with them.Irving registered 22 tackles and seven sacks in eight games for the Cowboys a year ago, emerging as one of their top defensive players. He missed the first four games last year because of a suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Julio Jones, Under Armour mutually part ways
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones and Under Armour have decided to go their separate ways.Under Armour spokesman Dean Stoyer confirmed to ESPN's Darren Rovell that the two sides have mutually agreed to end their partnership with one year remaining on Jones' deal.Jones was spotted wearing a pair of off-white Air Jordan 1 sneakers on the sidelines of the Falcons' preseason loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday, though Rovell notes that he has yet to ink a deal with another brand.
Report: Wentz cleared for full team practices
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz received medical clearance for 11-on-11 drills, meaning he can participate in full team practices, team sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.Wentz hasn't yet been cleared for physical contact, but defenders aren't allowed to make contact with quarterbacks in practice anyway. Wentz is recovering from a torn ACL that ended his 2017 campaign prematurely. The former second overall pick was a prime MVP candidate last season prior to the injury.The 25-year-old isn't expected to play at all during the preseason, though that reportedly won't stop the Eagles from playing him in Week 1 if he's ready.Philly is facing a somewhat peculiar quarterback situation as the regular season nears, with Wentz uncertain to be ready for Week 1 while Super Bowl LII MVP Nick Foles battles various injuries.Foles left Week 2 of the preseason with a shoulder injury, but the ailment isn't believed to be serious.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Josh Gordon rejoins Browns after taking leave
Josh Gordon announced Saturday he's ready to rejoin the Cleveland Browns after leaving the team July 23, days before training camp opened, to focus on his "overall mental and physical health.""As I humbly return to being a member of this team with an opportunity to get back to playing this game I love, I realize in order for me to reach my full potential my primary focus must remain on my sobriety and mental well-being," he wrote in a statement.The 27-year-old wideout returns to the Browns at the halfway point of the preseason.Gordon has missed all but 10 games over the previous four seasons because of suspensions related to substance abuse."First off, we are pleased for Josh," said Browns general manager John Dorsey. "His overall health and well-being is what is most important. We commend Josh for his hard work, commitment and focus on becoming the best version of himself. We are glad Josh has reached a point where he can return to our organization, be in our building and be around his teammates. As he assimilates back to our team, Josh will initially participate in meetings and conditioning and will gradually resume all football activities as deemed appropriate."Gordon, who led the NFL with 1,646 receiving yards in 2013, is scheduled to become a restricted free agent at the end of the 2018 season.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Coleman: Portrayal of trade request on 'Hard Knocks' was skewed
After making his preseason debut Friday with the Buffalo Bills, wide receiver Corey Coleman said HBO's "Hard Knocks" should have included more context in portraying his trade from the Cleveland Browns."You know with all that, I'm going to take the high road," Coleman told reporters after the Bills' 19-17 win over Coleman's former team, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. "Y'all can see for y'all self. You know, pretty much, how stuff worked out. Like I said, I'm going to take the high road. I just laugh at it, because it's kind of funny. They should have showed the whole thing if they were going to show it."Coleman was sent packing for Buffalo shortly after complaining to Browns coach Hue Jackson about practicing with the second-string offense instead of the starting unit, a meeting that's shown in the second episode."If you don't want me to play, why won't y'all just trade me?" Coleman asked Jackson. The rest of the interaction wasn't shown, and neither was footage of the team informing him he'd been traded, though he was shown saying "Adios, Cleveland" while driving out of the Browns' parking lot.Coleman was, for the most part, invisible in his return to Cleveland, catching just one pass for 7 yards in his first outing as a Bill. The former first-round draft pick was booed by Browns fans after making the reception.Coleman played in 19 games over two seasons with the Browns, posting 56 catches for 718 yards and five touchdowns. He was traded to Buffalo for a 2020 seventh-round pick.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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