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This article was originally published on steelersnow.com.Pittsburgh Steelers right tackle Broderick Jones was fined $11,255 for late salutet on Indianapolis Colts nickelback Chris Lammons during Sunday’s 27-24 loss. Jones was not penalized on the play, instead right guard Spencer Anderson was called for unnecessary roughness. Jones and Anderson both lunged at Colts defenders late after Cordarrelle Patterson caught a short check from Justin Fields for a 5-up.Anderson was not fined by the league office. Jones made more contact, spearing Lammons in the back after the play. Both were dangerous and unnecessary plays by Anderson and Jones.The Steelers’ possession finally ended…
THE Houston Texans will be without Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon on Sunday at NRG Stadium.The Buffalo Bills won’t have any more.Receiver Khalil Shakir, defensive tackles Ed Oliver and Austin Johnson and safety Taylor Rapp were all ruled out by coach Sean McDermott on Friday, according to the injury report.Both teams enter Sunday at 3-1 and could very well compete for second place in the AFC standings behind the Kansas City Chiefs.Johnson (oblique), Rapp (concussion protocol) and Shakir (ankle) did not practice this week after suffering injuries in Sunday’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Oliver began the week as…
With the Tennessee Titans in their bye week, it was a good time to look back at the first four games and understand some of the things that led them to their 1-3 record. One of the biggest and most polarizing topics has been QB Will Levis and his development or lack thereof. For many fans (and pundits), Levis didn’t make it, which is why his record is what it is. Yes, he made a handful of crazy mistakes and worthy plays. And for these, we must call on him. But is Levis the real reason the team is 1-3?…
The Broncos placed running back Tyler Badie on injured reserve Saturday, according to the league transaction wire.Badie, 25, injured his back Sunday against the New York Jets and did not practice at all this week. He will miss at least four games, but sources told the Denver Post last week that he hopes to return to the field later this season. He will first be eligible to return Week 9 in Baltimore.Badie provided juice to a Broncos running game that lacked production through the first two weeks of the season. He rushed for 70 yards in Week 3 at Tampa…
As the Los Angeles Chargers enter their bye week in Week 5 of the NFL season, the team has a chance to heal some of its wounds and hopefully get some players closer to full health and return to the field. This also gives analysts the opportunity to question the team on what they have seen so far. The Chargers are 2-2 and seem to be a strong team in some areas but rather weak in others. The injury bug also hit the team in the first month of the season. NFL mock drafts are still being developed. Many fans…
The Los Angeles Chargers have already had a player fined and suspended for a dirty trick this season, but they haven’t changed their ways in Week 4. After safety Derwin James was suspended for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Friermuth in Week 3, two other veterans got into trouble for the same reason against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.Peak runner Khalil Mack was fined $22,511 for use your headset on a pass rush on Chiefs center Creed Humphrey, while linebacker Denzel Perryman is owed $66,666 for a helmet hit on defensive end Kareem Hunt, via…
A national championship rematch between Michigan And Washington is one of the headlining games in Week 6 of the college football season.The two national finalists for the 2023 season, however, find themselves in very different circumstances this time.MANDATORY READING: There are 19 undefeated college football players. Predict when each team will lose for the first timeTHE Wolverines – the reigning national champions – and Huskies meet for the first time as Big Ten foes. And while both teams weren’t as impressive as last season, Michigan lost 13 players to the 2024 NFL Draft and Washington lost star quarterback Michael Penix…
The NFL announced 25 fines for players Saturday for action in Week 4 games.Among them is a $14,069 fine levied on New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard for “unsportsmanlike conduct (violent gesture),” which was the result of celebrating a first reception with finger guns.Not only was Lazard fined, but during the game he was penalized 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct during the celebration, erasing a 13-yard gain.This was Lazard’s first unsportsmanlike conduct fine this season. If he is reported again, the NFL will take $19,697 from him.Players are allowed to appeal fines, and that’s what Lazard appears to want…
In Roob’s Eagles Observations: How insanely predictable the Eagles have become on third down originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaAn ominous Jalen Hurts stat, an ignominious Eagles streak that dates more than 30 years and the insane story of Davey O’Brien’s record-setting NFL game.You should know by now there are no bye weeks for Roob’s Observations. We’re old school. We never stop. You’ll get 10 random Eagles observations every weekend of the year. Here’s this week’s edition:1. This is sobering. Take a look at how far Jalen Hurts’ performance has plunged from the start of his career to the present…
The New York Jets were coming off a 5-11 season in 2017. They completed a trade with the Indianapolis Colts to move up with the third overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. When the Jets were on the clock, Baker Mayfield was selected by the Cleveland Browns and Saquon Barkley was the newest member of the New York Giants. New York needed a quarterback – and the team chose Sam Darnold. The Jets chose the USC product over other options, including Josh Allen, Josh Rosen and Lamar Jackson.The Josh McCown era was in the rearview mirror as the Darnold…