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Two iconic figures from the world of football shared a memorable moment Friday night at Arrowhead Stadium during Colorado’s visit. The meeting between Deion Sanders and Andy Reid came at a perfect time in the Buffs’ remarkable season, with the team heading toward a potential Big 12 title bid.Despite his busy schedule and the constant stream of messages on his phone — especially after Colorado’s nationally televised series of games — Sanders always cherished his relationship with Reid. Speaking on his coaches show last year, Sanders revealed his admiration for the Kansas City Chiefs head coach.“There’s one person you wouldn’t…
Nov. 23 – Dallas Cowboys star guard Zack Martin is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders due to ankle and shoulder injuries. Martin didn’t train at all this week. He also struggled physically during Monday night’s loss to Houston Texas. Martin, who turned 34 on Wednesday, started all 162 games played in 11 seasons with the Cowboys. He was a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and seven-time first-team All-Pro selection. Tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion) and safety Markquese Bell (shoulder) were ruled out. Neither player practiced this week after being injured against the Texans. Cornerback DaRon Bland (foot) practiced…
While the Dallas Cowboys live without Dak Prescott, a new quarterback has hit the market.Daniel Jones is looking for a new home after being released by the New York Giants on Friday. Although he is a familiar name for the Cowboys, would Dallas benefit from adding the veteran to their roster?According to Cowboys Executive Vice President Stephen Jones, fans shouldn’t expect a new addition at signal-caller.“No, I think we’re in good shape at our quarterback position. We believe that Cooper [Rush] gives us the best chance to win now. And we certainly want to see more. We’ll kind of see…
November 22, 2024, 6:26 p.m. ETThe Philadelphia Eagles have ruled out wide receiver DeVonta Smith for Sunday night’s game against the Los Angeles Rams due to a hamstring injury.Smith did not practice all week and will miss his second game of the season and only the third of his four-year NFL career. He was inactive during the Week 4 loss at Tampa Bay due to a concussion.Smith, 26, leads the Eagles with 41 receptions and four touchdowns and ranks second with 516 receiving yards in nine starts this season.The former Heisman Trophy winner has 281 catches for 3,694 yards and…
Jordan Raanan, ESPN editorNovember 22, 2024, 4:00 p.m. ETCloseJordan Raanan is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Raanan covers the New York Giants. You can follow him via Twitter @JordanRaanan.EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — It was September 10, 2023, the first game for Daniel Jones and the New York Giants since the quarterback signed a four-year, $160 million contract seven months earlier.Jones suffered 23 dropbacks and was sacked seven times during a 40-0 home loss to the Dallas Cowboys. His top pass protector, left tackle Andrew Thomas, suffered a hamstring injury and didn’t return until the second half of this…
Bears offensive coordinator Thomas Brown set the right tone for the task facing his side of the ball this week, if not the entire team.“Football is a violent game and it rewards those who play it violently,” Brown said.Finesse football isn’t going to beat a blitz defense like the one used by the Minnesota Vikings, and it won’t hold up against their big-play offense.What is needed is physical blocking and physical play on the defensive end, starting with run defense against Aaron Jones.“They do a really good job of running the football to set up their play-action game,” Bears defensive…
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, October 27 2024.After missing last week’s game, Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is expected to return against the Indianapolis Colts during week 12, depending on the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.LaPorta did not play in Week 11 against the Jacksonville Jaguars because he was dealing with a shoulder injury. LaPorta was injured during the Lions’ Week 10 win over Houston.LaPorta fills a do-it-all role within the Lions offense,…
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed that rookie linebacker Edgerrin Cooper will not play Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers due to a hamstring injury suffered during Wednesday’s practice.Cooper, who appeared in all 10 games to begin his rookie season, did not practice Thursday or Friday.While LaFleur doesn’t think the soft tissue injury will be a long-term issue, it’s possible Cooper will struggle to play on short notice next Thursday against the Miami Dolphins.Cornerback Jaire Alexander did not practice at all this week and is not expected to play Sunday, leaving the Packers defense without two preferred starters.A second-round…
THE Chicago Bear (4-6) released its final injury report ahead of Sunday’s Week 12 game against the Minnesota Vikings (8-2) and there have been some notable updates.The Bears ruled out safety Elijah Hicks (ankle) and guard Ryan Bates (concussion) for Sunday’s game because both did not practice all week. But there is some encouraging news for running back D’Andre Swift, who is on the injury report with a groin injury. He was a full participant Friday and is officially questionable, but it appears he’s on track to play.Elsewhere, wide receiver Keenan Allen appeared on the injury report Friday as he…
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be very healthy on Sunday, but there is one player who is missing from action after a midweek setback kept him from practicing.Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media on Monday and announced that Buccaneers defensive back Tykee Smith, who served as Tampa Bay’s nickel corner this season, will be out with a knee injury . The team usually sees Christian Izien fill that role in his place, so he can start in his old stomping grounds in New York. Additionally, Bowles revealed that tackle Tristan Wirfs, who sprained his MCL…