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Atlanta Falcons coach makes a lighthearted remark about questioning Michael Penix to gain insights on Ryan Grubb and the Seahawks’ offense

Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb speaks during an NFL football practice

The Seattle Seahawks are traveling this week to face the Atlanta Falcons in a game that could significantly impact their regular season. The Falcons are favored to win by a field goal, according to the…

What Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald shared regarding his unexpected meeting with Pete Carroll

Mike Macdonald looks on the field in the match

Rookie Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald ran into former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll last weekend. They were both at an NBA preseason game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Portland Trail Blazers at…

No. 2 Oregon dominated Purdue with a 35-0 victory, keeping their position at the top of the Big Ten and achieving their first road shutout in more than 30 years

Kenyon Sadiq evades Botros Alisandro in the 1st half

Oregon coach Dan Lanning tested his team to see how they would react to a long road trip after their close win against then-No. 2 Ohio State last week. The No. 2 Ducks passed that…

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye feels prepared to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London

Drake Maye looks to pass the ball in the 2nd half

Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye avoided questions about his knee on Friday and said he’s ready to start his second game when New England plays the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium. Maye, who was the…

The Denver Broncos’ overwhelming victory over the New Orleans Saints showcased two of the quarterback’s best allies: an impressive running attack and a powerful defense

Denver Broncos celebrates after a touchdown

When Sean Payton was getting ready to let a rookie quarterback lead his offense for the first time in 17 years as an NFL head coach, he mentioned that two key things for success are…

The struggling Carolina Panthers have confirmed that six players will not play in Sunday’s game against Washington Commanders

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales talks with reporters

The Carolina Panthers are facing a three-game losing streak and are now dealing with a growing list of injuries as they head into Sunday’s game against Washington. The Panthers (1-5) have ruled out linebackers Josey…

New York Jets interim coach Ulbrich states that wide receiver Williams will be included in the game plan for Pittsburgh following the Adams trade

Jeff Ulbrich walks off the field after the game

Receiver Mike Williams is set to play and is included in the game plan for the matchup against Pittsburgh this week, according to New York Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich, even with the recent addition…

The Los Angeles Rams have not yet made a decision on whether star receiver Cooper Kupp will be back from his injury on Sunday

Cooper Kupp speaks to the media after the game

The Los Angeles Rams are likely to wait until Sunday to see if their top receiver, Cooper Kupp, will come back from his ankle injury, according to coach Sean McVay. Kupp was marked as questionable…

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers has no recollection of the concussion he suffered three weeks ago

Malik Nabers reacts after a first down in the 3rd quarter

The last thing rookie receiver Malik Nabers remembers before his concussion late in the fourth quarter against Dallas on September 26 was New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throwing the ball toward him near the…

Dolphins running back De’Von Achane has passed through concussion protocol and is aiming to play against the Colts

Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane and running back Raheem Mostert watch from the sideline during the second half of a preseason

Dolphins running back De’Von Achane announced on Friday that he has cleared concussion protocol and is hoping to play on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. Achane suffered a concussion in the first quarter of Miami’s…

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers is anticipated to be sidelined for a second consecutive game due to an ankle injury

Jakobi Meyers misses the catch in the 2nd half

Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers is set to miss his second game in a row due to an ankle injury when Las Vegas plays against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. The Raiders are likely…

San Francisco 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall is set to make his debut 50 days after sustaining a gunshot wound to the chest

Ricky Pearsall (NFL)

San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall will be activated and is set to make his NFL debut on Sunday against Kansas City, 50 days after he was shot in the chest. Pearsall completed his…

New Orleans Saints are on the lookout for solutions as they attempt to steer clear of their most significant slump since 2005

New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler reacts to a play during an NFL preseason football game against the Tennessee Titans

Decades have gone by since New Orleans Saints home games were linked to many empty seats in a sad Superdome, with fans sometimes wearing brown paper bags over their heads in embarrassment. At this rate,…

New York Jets’ Jeff Ulbrich clarifies Davante Adams’ availability for Sunday Night Football

Jeff Ulbrich at the practice

You don’t get a Ferrari and just leave it in the garage on a fall Sunday. The same goes for the New York Jets in Week 7. They recently traded for All-Pro wide receiver Davante…

Chicago Bears could be a suitable destination for a $54 million veteran from the Jacksonville Jaguars in a potential major trade

Chicago Bears (NFL)

The Chicago Bears find themselves in a new situation as they look to make additions before the trade deadline. Where should they begin? There are several positions the Bears might want to improve, including linebacker,…

The New England Patriots’ $36 million superstar has been identified as a potential match for the Dallas Cowboys in a possible major trade

New England Patriots playes in the training camp

The New England Patriots understand they are not going anywhere in 2024, while the Dallas Cowboys are uncertain about their future. As New England is fully in rebuild mode with rookie quarterback Drake Maye, the…