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An already-depleted Carolina Panthers cornerback room got even thinner on Thursday night.
Rookie Will Lee III, who had been playing some admirable ball in the absences of starters Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson, went down with a hamstring injury in the second quarter of the 27-19 loss. The setback occurred on a 53-yard reception by Green Bay Packers wideout Christian Watson, as the 2026 fourth-round pick went down in his pursuit and would later be carted away to the locker room.
Head coach Dave Canales told reporters after the game that the extent of Lee's injury was "pretty good," and addressed the troubles his defense had in containing Green Bay's passing attack.
"Kinda battled out there and gave everything he [Lee] had on that one to affect the play," Canales stated. "But besides that, early on, they were having a lot of success in some third-and-longer types of situations. I'd love to see us get off the field in those moments—because we did a great job of first and second down, owning the run game and minimizing them. It really should've been an advantage for our defense in those modes."
Packers quarterback Jordan Love finished having completed 30 of his 41 throws for 288 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. He also led his offense to a 56.3-percent success rate (nine-of-16) on third downs.
#down #packers #love #injury
Rookie Will Lee III, who had been playing some admirable ball in the absences of starters Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson, went down with a hamstring injury in the second quarter of the 27-19 loss. The setback occurred on a 53-yard reception by Green Bay Packers wideout Christian Watson, as the 2026 fourth-round pick went down in his pursuit and would later be carted away to the locker room.
Head coach Dave Canales told reporters after the game that the extent of Lee's injury was "pretty good," and addressed the troubles his defense had in containing Green Bay's passing attack.
"Kinda battled out there and gave everything he [Lee] had on that one to affect the play," Canales stated. "But besides that, early on, they were having a lot of success in some third-and-longer types of situations. I'd love to see us get off the field in those moments—because we did a great job of first and second down, owning the run game and minimizing them. It really should've been an advantage for our defense in those modes."
Packers quarterback Jordan Love finished having completed 30 of his 41 throws for 288 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. He also led his offense to a 56.3-percent success rate (nine-of-16) on third downs.
#down #packers #love #injury
2 months ago
Final Cowboys injury report ahead of Week 1 game vs. Giants appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Dallas Cowboys enter their 2026 season opener against the New York Giants banged up in one key spot, but otherwise in solid shape as they prepare for Sunday Night Football at MetLife Stadium. Running back Malik Davis is the only Cowboys player carrying an official game status on the final Week 1 injury report, and he's out with a significant hip injury suffered Friday. Beyond that, head coach Brian Schottenheimer's roster is largely clean heading into the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.
#dallascowboys RB Malik Davis was carted off during today's practice due to a hip injury, per clarencehilljr pic.twitter.com/VcXTVhOvJ1
— The Cowboys Network (TheCowboysNet) September 11, 2026
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The Dallas Cowboys enter their 2026 season opener against the New York Giants banged up in one key spot, but otherwise in solid shape as they prepare for Sunday Night Football at MetLife Stadium. Running back Malik Davis is the only Cowboys player carrying an official game status on the final Week 1 injury report, and he's out with a significant hip injury suffered Friday. Beyond that, head coach Brian Schottenheimer's roster is largely clean heading into the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.
#dallascowboys RB Malik Davis was carted off during today's practice due to a hip injury, per clarencehilljr pic.twitter.com/VcXTVhOvJ1
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2 months ago
The San Francisco 49ers came out firing on every cylinder to deliver a 27-7 beatdown Down Under of the Los Angeles Rams. From the decision to arrive early to their piling on late scoring, how well did Brock Purdy, Kyle Shanahan and the crew do in upsetting the Super Bowl favorites to start the season?
Offense: A-
The old guys ruled. And that Kaelon Black kid wasn't too shabby. A 30-something (Demarcus Robinson, Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel) accounted for their three TDs and an almost 40-something, Trent Williams, was the best of the bunch, because you and I had as many tackles, QB hits and sacks as Rams' All-Universe pass rusher Myles Garrett. Less happily, De'Zhaun Stribling and Jake Tonges were carted away in the second quarter. George Kittle was a rumor. Yet Brock Purdy didn't notice. Outside of a horrific interception, Purdy was terrific with his arm, legs and swaggy first-down celebrations. Does Christian McCaffrey finally have a caddy? Yes. Rookie Black looked excellent in a real game after resembling a third-round find in the spring and summer.
Defense: A+
Raheem Morris in 2028? The well-respected new defensive coordinator looked like Bill Belichick (the pre-2022 version) while his unit made the reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford look ordinary. Sorry, correction: not just ordinary, but awful. Having Nick Bosa, Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw (combined games played for 49ers in 2025: 9) back together did give Morris some added IQ points. The LB duo turned out the lights on the Rams when Greenlaw held up Tyler Higbee and Warner peanut-punched the ball out. The 49ers didn't have a sack, but they made Stafford unsettled. Osa Odighizuwa had four of their eight QB hits, including a pressure that led to Stafford's INT.
#greenlaw
Offense: A-
The old guys ruled. And that Kaelon Black kid wasn't too shabby. A 30-something (Demarcus Robinson, Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel) accounted for their three TDs and an almost 40-something, Trent Williams, was the best of the bunch, because you and I had as many tackles, QB hits and sacks as Rams' All-Universe pass rusher Myles Garrett. Less happily, De'Zhaun Stribling and Jake Tonges were carted away in the second quarter. George Kittle was a rumor. Yet Brock Purdy didn't notice. Outside of a horrific interception, Purdy was terrific with his arm, legs and swaggy first-down celebrations. Does Christian McCaffrey finally have a caddy? Yes. Rookie Black looked excellent in a real game after resembling a third-round find in the spring and summer.
Defense: A+
Raheem Morris in 2028? The well-respected new defensive coordinator looked like Bill Belichick (the pre-2022 version) while his unit made the reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford look ordinary. Sorry, correction: not just ordinary, but awful. Having Nick Bosa, Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw (combined games played for 49ers in 2025: 9) back together did give Morris some added IQ points. The LB duo turned out the lights on the Rams when Greenlaw held up Tyler Higbee and Warner peanut-punched the ball out. The 49ers didn't have a sack, but they made Stafford unsettled. Osa Odighizuwa had four of their eight QB hits, including a pressure that led to Stafford's INT.
#greenlaw
2 months ago
49ers rookie De'Zhaun Stribling exits Rams game on cart in scary moment originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
It's always a scary thing when a player goes down during an NFL game, and that's especially the case when it's a rookie with a promising future in the league. Unfortunately, during the San Francisco 49ers' season opener against the Los Angeles Rams, one rookie's time on the field was cut short.
Wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling exited the Rams game on a cart after suffering an ankle injury. He hurt his ankle earlier in the game but was able to come back into it not long after. However, the rookie wide receiver wasn't able to stay in and had to be carted out on a medical vehicle.
Nick Wagoner of ESPN reports that the player has been ruled out for the game.
The 49ers drafted Stribling in the second round of the 2026 NFL draft with the 33rd overall selection. He played at Ole Miss before heading to the pros.
#game #Rams #sporting #player
It's always a scary thing when a player goes down during an NFL game, and that's especially the case when it's a rookie with a promising future in the league. Unfortunately, during the San Francisco 49ers' season opener against the Los Angeles Rams, one rookie's time on the field was cut short.
Wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling exited the Rams game on a cart after suffering an ankle injury. He hurt his ankle earlier in the game but was able to come back into it not long after. However, the rookie wide receiver wasn't able to stay in and had to be carted out on a medical vehicle.
Nick Wagoner of ESPN reports that the player has been ruled out for the game.
The 49ers drafted Stribling in the second round of the 2026 NFL draft with the 33rd overall selection. He played at Ole Miss before heading to the pros.
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The San Francisco 49ers' injury luck couldn't have been worse coming into the season. It's a team that consistently has been among the worst in the NFL in adjusted games lost. Unfortunately, that trend is continuing in 2026.
De'Zhaun Stribling left the game early on, but shortly returned. When he did come back, Stribling was carted off the field. It was a non-contact injury in which Stribling couldn't put any pressure on his left leg. The 49ers immediately ruled him out, which is never a good sign.
Stribling played 21 snaps before he left with an injury. The 49ers relied on Jacob Cowing and Deebo Samuel in Stribling's absence. They'll likely use Demarcus Robinson more moving forward.
A wide receiver core that looked promising a month ago is now without two of its top three targets with Stribling's injury and Ricky Pearsall out for the season.
Tight end Jake Tonges was also carted off with a lower leg injury. He's questionable to return, but this does not seem like somebody who is coming back:
#stribling #left #couldn 't
De'Zhaun Stribling left the game early on, but shortly returned. When he did come back, Stribling was carted off the field. It was a non-contact injury in which Stribling couldn't put any pressure on his left leg. The 49ers immediately ruled him out, which is never a good sign.
Stribling played 21 snaps before he left with an injury. The 49ers relied on Jacob Cowing and Deebo Samuel in Stribling's absence. They'll likely use Demarcus Robinson more moving forward.
A wide receiver core that looked promising a month ago is now without two of its top three targets with Stribling's injury and Ricky Pearsall out for the season.
Tight end Jake Tonges was also carted off with a lower leg injury. He's questionable to return, but this does not seem like somebody who is coming back:
#stribling #left #couldn 't
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San Diego Padres third baseman Luis Rengifo, who began the year with the Milwaukee Brewers, suffered a season-ending injury on a strange play in his team's loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, one of two former Brewers with serious injuries.
Confirmation came Monday that Rengifo had suffered an ACL and MCL tear on this play in the seventh inning of the Aug. 29 game, when Rengifo tried to throw home during a chaotic sequence and fell in a heap. The play allowed the Rays to score two additional runs and tie the score at 6-6, a game Tampa Bay went on to win, 7-6.
Rengifo had to be carted from the field. It's a brutal ending for a player who had turned his season around, improving from a .534 OPS with the Brewers in 57 games to a .784 mark in 38 games. That included a grand slam against his old team, the Brewers, earlier in August during a Padres sweep.
The Padres have lost five of six games and are a ½ game behind Arizona for the last National League wild-card spot heading into the week.
Meanwhile, former Brewers shortstop Willy Adames may also be done for the year with the San Francisco Giants. He has a left elbow strain that required a platelet-rich plasma injection, putting the rest of his season in doubt.
#play #games #rays
Confirmation came Monday that Rengifo had suffered an ACL and MCL tear on this play in the seventh inning of the Aug. 29 game, when Rengifo tried to throw home during a chaotic sequence and fell in a heap. The play allowed the Rays to score two additional runs and tie the score at 6-6, a game Tampa Bay went on to win, 7-6.
Rengifo had to be carted from the field. It's a brutal ending for a player who had turned his season around, improving from a .534 OPS with the Brewers in 57 games to a .784 mark in 38 games. That included a grand slam against his old team, the Brewers, earlier in August during a Padres sweep.
The Padres have lost five of six games and are a ½ game behind Arizona for the last National League wild-card spot heading into the week.
Meanwhile, former Brewers shortstop Willy Adames may also be done for the year with the San Francisco Giants. He has a left elbow strain that required a platelet-rich plasma injection, putting the rest of his season in doubt.
#play #games #rays
2 months ago
The San Diego Padres were able to build a 6-3 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays thanks to a three-run top of the seventh inning. The Rays responded with a four-run bottom of the seventh inning, which handed the Padres a 7-6 loss at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburgh on Saturday. The loss is critical to San Diego's push for the postseason, but even worse was the loss of Luis Rengifo who was injured and carted off the field in bottom of the seventh.
Bradgley Rodriguez started the seventh inning on the mound for the Padres with a 6-3 lead. San Diego appeared to have the recipe for a win in place. Rodriguez would work the seventh and pass the ball to Adrian Morejon in the eighth and eventually Mason Miller in the ninth if it was still a three-run game to secure a win. Rodriguez immediately got into trouble with a walk and back-to-back singles to load the bases. Yandy Diaz then lined a ball over the head of Jackson Merrill in centerfield that one-hopped the wall. Merrill threw the ball back to the infield where Rengifo took the ball at second base.
Tampa Bay had a runner caught between second and third and Rengifo ran toward him. At the same time, the runner on third base sprinted toward home and when Rengifo planted to stop his momentum and throw to the plate, he suffered what manager Craig Stammen said after the game was a knee sprain. The throw from Rengifo sailed past home plate and allowed the tying runs to score to tie the game at 6-6.
After a long injury delay and Rengifo being driven off the field while lying on his back on the cart, Stammen replaced Rodriguez with Adrian Morejon since there were no outs in the inning and the winning run on third base. Morejon induced a groundout for the first out of the inning and then allowed an intentional walk to setup the double play possibility. Morejon struck out Ryan Vilade for the second out of the inning but then allowed a single to Chandler Simpson which put the Rays ahead of the Padres, 7-6. The inning ended on a strikeout one batter later.
San Diego appeared deflated after the injury to Rengifo and surrendering the lead and went down in order in the top of the eighth. Manny Machado drew a one-out walk in the top of the ninth, but Ty France followed with a strikeout and Merrill grounded out to end the game.
#rengifo #rays
Bradgley Rodriguez started the seventh inning on the mound for the Padres with a 6-3 lead. San Diego appeared to have the recipe for a win in place. Rodriguez would work the seventh and pass the ball to Adrian Morejon in the eighth and eventually Mason Miller in the ninth if it was still a three-run game to secure a win. Rodriguez immediately got into trouble with a walk and back-to-back singles to load the bases. Yandy Diaz then lined a ball over the head of Jackson Merrill in centerfield that one-hopped the wall. Merrill threw the ball back to the infield where Rengifo took the ball at second base.
Tampa Bay had a runner caught between second and third and Rengifo ran toward him. At the same time, the runner on third base sprinted toward home and when Rengifo planted to stop his momentum and throw to the plate, he suffered what manager Craig Stammen said after the game was a knee sprain. The throw from Rengifo sailed past home plate and allowed the tying runs to score to tie the game at 6-6.
After a long injury delay and Rengifo being driven off the field while lying on his back on the cart, Stammen replaced Rodriguez with Adrian Morejon since there were no outs in the inning and the winning run on third base. Morejon induced a groundout for the first out of the inning and then allowed an intentional walk to setup the double play possibility. Morejon struck out Ryan Vilade for the second out of the inning but then allowed a single to Chandler Simpson which put the Rays ahead of the Padres, 7-6. The inning ended on a strikeout one batter later.
San Diego appeared deflated after the injury to Rengifo and surrendering the lead and went down in order in the top of the eighth. Manny Machado drew a one-out walk in the top of the ninth, but Ty France followed with a strikeout and Merrill grounded out to end the game.
#rengifo #rays
2 months ago
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Yandy Diaz knocked in three runs with a bases-loaded single in the seventh inning and Chandler Simpson followed with a tiebreaking RBI hit as the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to beat San Diego 7-6 on Saturday in a game in which Padres second baseman Luis Rengifo was carted off with an apparent leg injury.
Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda homered as the Rays won their third straight and for the fifth time in six games.
Kevin Kelly (6-3) earned the win with 1 2/3 innings in relief. Bryan Baker recorded his league-leading 39th save by working a scoreless ninth. Starter Nick Martinez allowed three runs on seven hits and struck out four in six innings.
Bradgley Rodriguez (3-3) took the loss after failing to record an out while facing four batters in the seventh. Walker Buehler allowed seven hits and three runs while striking out three in five innings. Ty France hit a two-run home run for San Diego.
The Rays scored four times in the seventh inning. Diaz hit a bases-loaded single off the base of the wall in center. On the play, Rengifo was injured after taking a relay throw and while trying to cut down Cedric Mullins at the plate in a run down. When his throw sailed wide, Rengifo fell to the ground and two additional runners scored, tying the game at 6.
#rengifo #seventh
Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda homered as the Rays won their third straight and for the fifth time in six games.
Kevin Kelly (6-3) earned the win with 1 2/3 innings in relief. Bryan Baker recorded his league-leading 39th save by working a scoreless ninth. Starter Nick Martinez allowed three runs on seven hits and struck out four in six innings.
Bradgley Rodriguez (3-3) took the loss after failing to record an out while facing four batters in the seventh. Walker Buehler allowed seven hits and three runs while striking out three in five innings. Ty France hit a two-run home run for San Diego.
The Rays scored four times in the seventh inning. Diaz hit a bases-loaded single off the base of the wall in center. On the play, Rengifo was injured after taking a relay throw and while trying to cut down Cedric Mullins at the plate in a run down. When his throw sailed wide, Rengifo fell to the ground and two additional runners scored, tying the game at 6.
#rengifo #seventh
2 months ago
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — San Diego Padres' second baseman Luis Rengifo was carted off the field in the seventh inning of Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays with an apparent leg injury.
Rengifo dropped to the infield dirt after throwing wildly on a relay to home plate in an attempt to get Tampa Bay's Cedric Mullins. The throw sailed wide of catcher Luis Campusano, allowing two runners to score on the play and tying the game at 6.
After being attended to by training staff, Rengifo required ****** istance to get to his feet before being loaded onto the back of a medical cart.
With the bases loaded and ****** ody out in the bottom of the seventh, Tampa Bay designated hitter Yandy Diaz hit a line drive to center that bounded off the base of the wall. Center fielder Jackson Merrill grabbed the carom and threw to Rengifo.
The play caught Tampa Bay's Taylor Walls and Mullins near third base. As Rengifo was chasing Walls to third, Mullins ran for home, forcing the Padres' second baseman to throw across his body to the plate. As soon as the ball left his hand, Rengifo fell to the ground.
#luis #baseman
Rengifo dropped to the infield dirt after throwing wildly on a relay to home plate in an attempt to get Tampa Bay's Cedric Mullins. The throw sailed wide of catcher Luis Campusano, allowing two runners to score on the play and tying the game at 6.
After being attended to by training staff, Rengifo required ****** istance to get to his feet before being loaded onto the back of a medical cart.
With the bases loaded and ****** ody out in the bottom of the seventh, Tampa Bay designated hitter Yandy Diaz hit a line drive to center that bounded off the base of the wall. Center fielder Jackson Merrill grabbed the carom and threw to Rengifo.
The play caught Tampa Bay's Taylor Walls and Mullins near third base. As Rengifo was chasing Walls to third, Mullins ran for home, forcing the Padres' second baseman to throw across his body to the plate. As soon as the ball left his hand, Rengifo fell to the ground.
#luis #baseman
2 months ago
Infectious energy can be a great thing for NFL teams, but infectious diseases – those are always something to avoid.
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh characterized running back Cam Skattebo's energy on Wednesday, Aug. 26 as more of the latter. Skattebo's antics in practice on Wednesday ignited a fight with Giants defensive backs Jevón Holland and Greg Newsome II, according to multiple reports.
Asked about "infectious" energy from Skattebo on Aug. 26, Harbaugh criticized Skattebo's antagonizing, according to a report.
"Yeah it's infectious. It can be infectious the other way, an infectious disease type of thing. We want it to be in a positive way," Harbaugh reportedly said.
GIANTS NEWS: Calvin Austin injury update after WR carted off with non-contact injury
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New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh characterized running back Cam Skattebo's energy on Wednesday, Aug. 26 as more of the latter. Skattebo's antics in practice on Wednesday ignited a fight with Giants defensive backs Jevón Holland and Greg Newsome II, according to multiple reports.
Asked about "infectious" energy from Skattebo on Aug. 26, Harbaugh criticized Skattebo's antagonizing, according to a report.
"Yeah it's infectious. It can be infectious the other way, an infectious disease type of thing. We want it to be in a positive way," Harbaugh reportedly said.
GIANTS NEWS: Calvin Austin injury update after WR carted off with non-contact injury
#wednesday #according
2 months ago
Joint practice for the Houston Texans is already off to a rough start following the news around the offensive line.
According to reports, offensive tackle Braden Smith was carted off at practice today during a joint session with the Carolina Panthers in team drills. He did not return to practice and could be in jeopardy of missing time before the start of the season.
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans offered no update on the nature of the injuries after practice or whether he could miss an extended period of time. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Texans believe Smith suffered a foot injury.
Smith, an eight-year veteran for the Indianapolis Colts, wasn't promised the starting right tackle job at the start of training. On the team's unofficial depth chart, the Texans have the right tackle spot listed as Smith or veteran Trent Brown, marking the second time that both tackles have made the list despite Smith's contract.
Brown started seven games for Houston last year at right tackle after beginning the year on the injured reserve. Though he wasn't perfect, there was potential with the veteran right tackle locking down the bookend side opposite second-year tackle Aireontae Ersery.
#veteran
According to reports, offensive tackle Braden Smith was carted off at practice today during a joint session with the Carolina Panthers in team drills. He did not return to practice and could be in jeopardy of missing time before the start of the season.
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans offered no update on the nature of the injuries after practice or whether he could miss an extended period of time. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Texans believe Smith suffered a foot injury.
Smith, an eight-year veteran for the Indianapolis Colts, wasn't promised the starting right tackle job at the start of training. On the team's unofficial depth chart, the Texans have the right tackle spot listed as Smith or veteran Trent Brown, marking the second time that both tackles have made the list despite Smith's contract.
Brown started seven games for Houston last year at right tackle after beginning the year on the injured reserve. Though he wasn't perfect, there was potential with the veteran right tackle locking down the bookend side opposite second-year tackle Aireontae Ersery.
#veteran
2 months ago
Texans offensive tackle Braden Smith had to be carted off the field during Wednesday's joint practice with the Panthers and head coach DeMeco Ryans did not have an update on his condition when he spoke to reporters after the workout.
Per a report from Adam Schefter of ESPN, Smith is dealing with a foot injury. There was no word about the severity of the injury.
Smith has been competing with Trent Brown for the starting right tackle job this summer. Both players are listed as part of the first team on the Texans' depth chart, but Brown has seen more of the first team reps in recent days.
Texans defensive lineman Ali Gaye was also carted off during practice. There's been no word on his condition.
#carted
Per a report from Adam Schefter of ESPN, Smith is dealing with a foot injury. There was no word about the severity of the injury.
Smith has been competing with Trent Brown for the starting right tackle job this summer. Both players are listed as part of the first team on the Texans' depth chart, but Brown has seen more of the first team reps in recent days.
Texans defensive lineman Ali Gaye was also carted off during practice. There's been no word on his condition.
#carted
2 months ago
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Seattle coach Mike Macdonald said Sunday night that rookie linebacker Bud Clark will miss months with a broken right ankle, while offensive lineman Mason Richman suffered his own "long-term injury" in the Seahawks' preseason loss to Tennessee.
"Two guys that we love, that play our style of ball, that are our type of guys," Macdonald said of Richman and Clark. "Teammates love 'em, great teammates, great guys, great football players. They have great futures. It's a heartbreaker, honestly. We've had three heartbreakers this week, which is tough."
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo was carted off the field Friday from Seattle's joint practice with the ******* ans and was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Richman went down on the opening drive and was helped to the sideline after getting his right leg checked while laying down on the field. Macdonald said they have to figure out what the specific issue is, but he called it a "major injury, a long-term injury."
On Seattle's first defensive play, Clark broke his right ankle and Macdonald said he'll miss months. Trainers put his leg in an air cast, and players from both teams came up to the rookie before he was carted off the field. Clark was Seattle's second-round pick and 64th overall out of Texas Christian.
#guys #field #seahawks
"Two guys that we love, that play our style of ball, that are our type of guys," Macdonald said of Richman and Clark. "Teammates love 'em, great teammates, great guys, great football players. They have great futures. It's a heartbreaker, honestly. We've had three heartbreakers this week, which is tough."
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo was carted off the field Friday from Seattle's joint practice with the ******* ans and was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Richman went down on the opening drive and was helped to the sideline after getting his right leg checked while laying down on the field. Macdonald said they have to figure out what the specific issue is, but he called it a "major injury, a long-term injury."
On Seattle's first defensive play, Clark broke his right ankle and Macdonald said he'll miss months. Trainers put his leg in an air cast, and players from both teams came up to the rookie before he was carted off the field. Clark was Seattle's second-round pick and 64th overall out of Texas Christian.
#guys #field #seahawks
2 months ago
The Seattle Seahawks had high hopes for second-round safety Bud Clark, after an impressive training camp and start to his offseason program. Unfortunately, Week 2 of the NFL preseason brought any momentum to a screeching halt.
Clark was injured early in Sunday night's loss to the Tennessee ****** ans, and was carted off of the field in an aircast.
Following the game, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with the media and revealed the full extent of Clark's injury, which will delay the start of his rookie campaign.
According to Macdonald, Clark suffered a broken ankle and will miss several months.
MORE: Predicting the NFC playoff teams ahead of the 2026-2027 NFL season
#seahawks #macdonald #start #unfortunately
Clark was injured early in Sunday night's loss to the Tennessee ****** ans, and was carted off of the field in an aircast.
Following the game, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with the media and revealed the full extent of Clark's injury, which will delay the start of his rookie campaign.
According to Macdonald, Clark suffered a broken ankle and will miss several months.
MORE: Predicting the NFC playoff teams ahead of the 2026-2027 NFL season
#seahawks #macdonald #start #unfortunately
3 months ago
It looks as if Jake Bobo's fourth season with the Seattle Seahawks is already over.
The fan favorite wide receiver and special teams contributor suffered what was described as a "bad-looking leg injury" during Friday's joint practice with the Tennessee ****** ans in Nashville. He was carted off after awkwardly landing on a catch attempt, and barring some very favorable imaging, that will be his last action on the field this year.
"Our heart goes out to Jake Bobo," Mike Macdonald said after practice. "Seems like it's going to be a serious knee, we're going to get it imaged, but early returns—looks like it's a long-term injury. So that's unfortunate."
Bobo re-signed with the Seahawks on a two-year deal after matching the Jacksonville Jaguars' restricted free agent offer sheet. He's functioned as the fourth or fifth option at wide receiver, doing a lot of the dirty work as a blocker and in kick and punt return coverage. His NFC Championship touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams was his only score all season and it helped Seattle get to the Super Bowl.
In all likelihood, Bobo would've played the Sunday preseason game against the ****** ans, having played the first half of last week's game against the Dallas Cowboys. Unfortunately, it appears as if the next time we see Bobo will be 2027.
#fourth #season #wide
The fan favorite wide receiver and special teams contributor suffered what was described as a "bad-looking leg injury" during Friday's joint practice with the Tennessee ****** ans in Nashville. He was carted off after awkwardly landing on a catch attempt, and barring some very favorable imaging, that will be his last action on the field this year.
"Our heart goes out to Jake Bobo," Mike Macdonald said after practice. "Seems like it's going to be a serious knee, we're going to get it imaged, but early returns—looks like it's a long-term injury. So that's unfortunate."
Bobo re-signed with the Seahawks on a two-year deal after matching the Jacksonville Jaguars' restricted free agent offer sheet. He's functioned as the fourth or fifth option at wide receiver, doing a lot of the dirty work as a blocker and in kick and punt return coverage. His NFC Championship touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams was his only score all season and it helped Seattle get to the Super Bowl.
In all likelihood, Bobo would've played the Sunday preseason game against the ****** ans, having played the first half of last week's game against the Dallas Cowboys. Unfortunately, it appears as if the next time we see Bobo will be 2027.
#fourth #season #wide
3 months ago
First-year NFL head coach Jesse Minter continues to bring a different kind of energy to Baltimore Ravens. The team is preparing for the upcoming season by running reps at training camp.
He grabbed the spotlight during a team outing. Minter stepped in front of his players and delivered a seemingly impromptu rap performance. This happened as the team prepares for its second preseason game on Saturday against the Minnesota Vikings
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Minter rapped to Eminem's hit song "Lose Yourself." He looked comfortable in the moment while his players cheered him on. The scene offered a glimpse into the personality behind Baltimore's new head coach.
Minter took over the Ravens this offseason. Baltimore hired him in January after he spent the previous two seasons as the Los Angeles Chargers' defensive coordinator. He also worked for the Ravens from 2017 through 2020.
#saturday
He grabbed the spotlight during a team outing. Minter stepped in front of his players and delivered a seemingly impromptu rap performance. This happened as the team prepares for its second preseason game on Saturday against the Minnesota Vikings
MORE: Ravens get positive Nate Wiggins injury update after he was carted off
Minter rapped to Eminem's hit song "Lose Yourself." He looked comfortable in the moment while his players cheered him on. The scene offered a glimpse into the personality behind Baltimore's new head coach.
Minter took over the Ravens this offseason. Baltimore hired him in January after he spent the previous two seasons as the Los Angeles Chargers' defensive coordinator. He also worked for the Ravens from 2017 through 2020.
#saturday
3 months ago
The one thing every teams hopes more than anything to come away with in the preseason is their health. But unfortunately this is a full contact sport and injuries are a part of the game. Even in games that don't matter.
In the third quarter of the Raiders' week two preseason matchup with the Texans Thursday night, they watched as third-year CB Chigozie ***** ieum went down with a lower body injury and didn't get back up. Eventually the cart came out to take ***** iem off the field while both teams took knees in the hopes his injury wasn't career-threatening.
Anusieum was hoping to make the Raiders roster based on his efforts on special teams. He appeared in three games last season for the Raiders, seeing most of his snaps on special teams. So, naturally, it was on a special teams play that he went down with his injury.
The 6-1, 200-pounder entered the league in 2024 as an undrafted free agent with the Cleveland Browns out of Colorado State. He spent much of last season in Arizona before being signed by the Raiders off the Cardinals' practice squad late last season. He was making a bid to stick with the Raiders again this season.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Raiders veteran CB carted off field during preseason game vs Texans
#preseason #injury #anusieum
In the third quarter of the Raiders' week two preseason matchup with the Texans Thursday night, they watched as third-year CB Chigozie ***** ieum went down with a lower body injury and didn't get back up. Eventually the cart came out to take ***** iem off the field while both teams took knees in the hopes his injury wasn't career-threatening.
Anusieum was hoping to make the Raiders roster based on his efforts on special teams. He appeared in three games last season for the Raiders, seeing most of his snaps on special teams. So, naturally, it was on a special teams play that he went down with his injury.
The 6-1, 200-pounder entered the league in 2024 as an undrafted free agent with the Cleveland Browns out of Colorado State. He spent much of last season in Arizona before being signed by the Raiders off the Cardinals' practice squad late last season. He was making a bid to stick with the Raiders again this season.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Raiders veteran CB carted off field during preseason game vs Texans
#preseason #injury #anusieum
3 months ago
Browns defensive end Alex Wright was carted off the field with a lower-leg injury, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Browns coach Todd Monken said after practice he did not have an update on Wright.
Any absence by Wright into the regular season would hurt.
The Browns traded Myles Garrett this offseason, leaving a huge hole at the position. They were interested in Jadeveon Clowney, Za'Darius Smith and A.J. Epenesa, but none of them signed.
The team drafted Wright in the third round of the 2022 draft. He totaled 37 tackles, 5.5 sacks and 12 tackles for loss in 14 games last season.
#season #alex #easterling #akron
Browns coach Todd Monken said after practice he did not have an update on Wright.
Any absence by Wright into the regular season would hurt.
The Browns traded Myles Garrett this offseason, leaving a huge hole at the position. They were interested in Jadeveon Clowney, Za'Darius Smith and A.J. Epenesa, but none of them signed.
The team drafted Wright in the third round of the 2022 draft. He totaled 37 tackles, 5.5 sacks and 12 tackles for loss in 14 games last season.
#season #alex #easterling #akron
3 months ago
If Washington Commanders fans had their way, Tyler Biadasz would still be the starting center. Washington shockingly cut Biadasz back in March with one year remaining on his deal after two seasons as the starter. Shortly after his release, Biadasz signed a virtually identical contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Unfortunately, Biadasz may not play for the Chargers this season. During Tuesday's joint practice with the 49ers, San Francisco defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez rolled up onto Biadasz's legs, and he fell backward. Biadasz remained on the ground for a few minutes before he was carted off.
Here's the play in which Biadasz was injured.
The injury didn't look good for Biadasz, but there's been no word on its extent. One doctor on X says the best-case scenario for Biadasz would be an MCL sprain.
The Dallas Cowboys selected Biadasz in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He took over as the starting center in his rookie year and never looked back, remaining in the role until he signed with the Commanders in March 2024. Biadasz was a critical part of Washington's offensive line for rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels in the Commanders' magical 2024 season. Overall, he started 31 regular-season games for Washington, plus three playoff games.
#march #starting #year
Unfortunately, Biadasz may not play for the Chargers this season. During Tuesday's joint practice with the 49ers, San Francisco defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez rolled up onto Biadasz's legs, and he fell backward. Biadasz remained on the ground for a few minutes before he was carted off.
Here's the play in which Biadasz was injured.
The injury didn't look good for Biadasz, but there's been no word on its extent. One doctor on X says the best-case scenario for Biadasz would be an MCL sprain.
The Dallas Cowboys selected Biadasz in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He took over as the starting center in his rookie year and never looked back, remaining in the role until he signed with the Commanders in March 2024. Biadasz was a critical part of Washington's offensive line for rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels in the Commanders' magical 2024 season. Overall, he started 31 regular-season games for Washington, plus three playoff games.
#march #starting #year
3 months ago
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — New Orleans wide receiver Ronnie Bell was carted off the field because of the effects of Southern California heat after being involved in one of several fights during a chippy joint practice between the Saints and Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday.
"He just had to go inside for a little bit. He just got a little bit overheated," New Orleans coach Kellen Moore said.
Bell walked to the trainer's tent following a second brawl between the Saints offense and Cowboys defense. Several minutes later, he was put onto a cart with his jersey and shoulder pads off. Bell was alert and sitting up as he was driven off the field.
Bell is going into his fourth season in the NFL out of Michigan. He has 10 receptions for 113 yards and four touchdowns in 28 games with the San Francisco 49ers and Saints.
Temperatures were in the high 70s Fahrenheit (around 25 Celsius) and it felt hotter because of unusually high humidity for the region caused by El Nino, seemingly exacerbating the intensity of a two-hour workout that nearly devolved into chaos on multiple occasions.
#bell #cowboys #field #high
"He just had to go inside for a little bit. He just got a little bit overheated," New Orleans coach Kellen Moore said.
Bell walked to the trainer's tent following a second brawl between the Saints offense and Cowboys defense. Several minutes later, he was put onto a cart with his jersey and shoulder pads off. Bell was alert and sitting up as he was driven off the field.
Bell is going into his fourth season in the NFL out of Michigan. He has 10 receptions for 113 yards and four touchdowns in 28 games with the San Francisco 49ers and Saints.
Temperatures were in the high 70s Fahrenheit (around 25 Celsius) and it felt hotter because of unusually high humidity for the region caused by El Nino, seemingly exacerbating the intensity of a two-hour workout that nearly devolved into chaos on multiple occasions.
#bell #cowboys #field #high
3 months ago
Former Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Tyler Biadasz was carted off the field during the Los Angeles Chargers' joint practice with the 49ers on Aug. 18, marking the second former UW standout to suffer a potentially serious NFL training camp injury thus far this season.
Biadasz went down when a 49ers player fell on his leg and stayed on the ground for nearly five minutes before getting helped off by a medical cart.
The center signed a three-year deal worth up to $30 million with the Chargers before the season, after he was a surprising cut by the Washington Commanders. The one-time Pro Bowler with the Dallas Cowboys is entering his seventh NFL season.
Biadasz, from Amherst High School, was a fourth-round pick by the Cowboys in 2020.
In a twist of cruel serendipity, former Badgers defensive lineman Matt Henningsen of the Denver Broncos – who was also lost last year in a joint practice against the 49ers with a torn Achilles – tore his Achilles again exactly one year to the date of last year's injury.
#badgers
Biadasz went down when a 49ers player fell on his leg and stayed on the ground for nearly five minutes before getting helped off by a medical cart.
The center signed a three-year deal worth up to $30 million with the Chargers before the season, after he was a surprising cut by the Washington Commanders. The one-time Pro Bowler with the Dallas Cowboys is entering his seventh NFL season.
Biadasz, from Amherst High School, was a fourth-round pick by the Cowboys in 2020.
In a twist of cruel serendipity, former Badgers defensive lineman Matt Henningsen of the Denver Broncos – who was also lost last year in a joint practice against the 49ers with a torn Achilles – tore his Achilles again exactly one year to the date of last year's injury.
#badgers
3 months ago
El SEGUNDO, Calif. -- It only took seven reps for a key Chargers offensive lineman to go down. Center Tyler Biadasz had his head down as he was carted into the facility.
On the seventh play of Tuesday morning's joint practice, Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw a pass downfield to receiver Quentin Johnston, who made a heck of a grab while also being interfered with by 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir.
While everyone was celebrating downfield, the training staff rushed to Biadasz, who was on the ground in pain and favoring his left leg. During the play to Johnston, left guard Kayode Awosika blocked 49ers defensive lineman Sebastian Valdez into Biadasz's leg.
The Chargers center was helped up by two trainers and onto the cart. As he sat on it, Biadasz hit the cart three times in frustration. Herbert and multiple players came over to offer their support.
"Obviously praying for the best," Herbert said after practice.
#biadasz #herbert #down
On the seventh play of Tuesday morning's joint practice, Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw a pass downfield to receiver Quentin Johnston, who made a heck of a grab while also being interfered with by 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir.
While everyone was celebrating downfield, the training staff rushed to Biadasz, who was on the ground in pain and favoring his left leg. During the play to Johnston, left guard Kayode Awosika blocked 49ers defensive lineman Sebastian Valdez into Biadasz's leg.
The Chargers center was helped up by two trainers and onto the cart. As he sat on it, Biadasz hit the cart three times in frustration. Herbert and multiple players came over to offer their support.
"Obviously praying for the best," Herbert said after practice.
#biadasz #herbert #down
3 months ago
Chargers center Tyler Biadasz was carted off during their joint practice against the 49ers with a leg injury.
Biadasz went down after 49ers defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez fell on his left knee during 11v11. The medical cart came out after he couldn't put any weight on his leg.
The Chargers made Biadasz a key part of their offensive-line overhaul this offseason, signing the 28-year-old to a three-year, $30 million contract after the Commanders released him. Los Angeles quickly installed him as its starting center.
Biadasz is set to bring plenty of experience to the position, having earned a Pro Bowl selection with the Cowboys in 2022. His presence should provide Justin Herbert with added stability up front while giving the Chargers a veteran anchor between Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt.
However, things aren't looking so bright in that department after this latest update. Still, the severity of the injury is unclear.
#biadasz #chargers #tyler #angeles
Biadasz went down after 49ers defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez fell on his left knee during 11v11. The medical cart came out after he couldn't put any weight on his leg.
The Chargers made Biadasz a key part of their offensive-line overhaul this offseason, signing the 28-year-old to a three-year, $30 million contract after the Commanders released him. Los Angeles quickly installed him as its starting center.
Biadasz is set to bring plenty of experience to the position, having earned a Pro Bowl selection with the Cowboys in 2022. His presence should provide Justin Herbert with added stability up front while giving the Chargers a veteran anchor between Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt.
However, things aren't looking so bright in that department after this latest update. Still, the severity of the injury is unclear.
#biadasz #chargers #tyler #angeles
3 months ago
Mayla Herrick entered the Women's Pro Motocross series with a lot of anticipation. Kept out of the field in the first two rounds because of her age, she debuted in the High Point National and won on her 17th birthday while the two riders who have dominated the ladies' series, Lachlan Turner and Charli Cannon, finished further down the running order than usual.
Turner was third in Moto 1; Cannon was fifth.
But Herrick did not have the opportunity to capitalize on her debut victory. She crashed in heavy traffic on the start of Moto 2, necessitating a red flag, and was carted off the track by the medical crew with a concussion.
Mayla Herrick earned her second career holeshot in her second round of competition. / Align Media
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#herrick #mayla #series #kept
Turner was third in Moto 1; Cannon was fifth.
But Herrick did not have the opportunity to capitalize on her debut victory. She crashed in heavy traffic on the start of Moto 2, necessitating a red flag, and was carted off the track by the medical crew with a concussion.
Mayla Herrick earned her second career holeshot in her second round of competition. / Align Media
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#herrick #mayla #series #kept
3 months ago
The New York Jets' former Pro Bowler and 2017 first-round pick Jamal Adams received devastating injury news Sunday evening.
Just weeks ago, Adams signed with the Minnesota Vikings after spending last season with the Las Vegas Raiders.
During Minnesota's first preseason game, Adams went to the medical tent before the team carted him off the field with an apparent knee injury.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport has now revealed the severity of the injury for the former All-Pro safety and linebacker.
Rapoport revealed that Adams' knee injury was serious and will end his 2026 season before it truly began.
#adams #first #season
Just weeks ago, Adams signed with the Minnesota Vikings after spending last season with the Las Vegas Raiders.
During Minnesota's first preseason game, Adams went to the medical tent before the team carted him off the field with an apparent knee injury.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport has now revealed the severity of the injury for the former All-Pro safety and linebacker.
Rapoport revealed that Adams' knee injury was serious and will end his 2026 season before it truly began.
#adams #first #season
3 months ago
The worst fears for former Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams have been confirmed.
A season removed from playing all 17 games for the Las Vegas Raiders, the oft-injured Adams is done for the remainder of 2026 after hurting his knee in his Minnesota Vikings debut versus the New York Giants.
Adams made the switch to linebacker under Pete Carroll last season, and as a late camp addition to the Vikings, he figured to be a part of defensive coordinator Brian Flores' blitz packages throughout the season. He made his presence felt right away with a 4-yard tackle for loss on Giants running back Devin Singletary.
Unfortunately for Adams, on the 12th and final snap of the afternoon (and his season), he hurt his right knee on Jaxson Dart's eventual touchdown pass to Malachi Fields. Adams was carted into the locker room, with Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell ominously saying that the injury was "not good."
The former All-Pro safety, best known for the high-profile trade from the New York Jets to the Seahawks for two first-round picks, has dealt with extensive injury issues dating back to his first season with Seattle back in 2020. He's dealt with multiple shoulder surgeries, including one to repair a torn labrum in 2021, as well as a torn quad barely a quarter into the 2022 season opener versus the Denver Broncos. His 2023 ended early due to ongoing knee issues, and with it so did his Seahawks career.
#season #knee #Seattle
A season removed from playing all 17 games for the Las Vegas Raiders, the oft-injured Adams is done for the remainder of 2026 after hurting his knee in his Minnesota Vikings debut versus the New York Giants.
Adams made the switch to linebacker under Pete Carroll last season, and as a late camp addition to the Vikings, he figured to be a part of defensive coordinator Brian Flores' blitz packages throughout the season. He made his presence felt right away with a 4-yard tackle for loss on Giants running back Devin Singletary.
Unfortunately for Adams, on the 12th and final snap of the afternoon (and his season), he hurt his right knee on Jaxson Dart's eventual touchdown pass to Malachi Fields. Adams was carted into the locker room, with Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell ominously saying that the injury was "not good."
The former All-Pro safety, best known for the high-profile trade from the New York Jets to the Seahawks for two first-round picks, has dealt with extensive injury issues dating back to his first season with Seattle back in 2020. He's dealt with multiple shoulder surgeries, including one to repair a torn labrum in 2021, as well as a torn quad barely a quarter into the 2022 season opener versus the Denver Broncos. His 2023 ended early due to ongoing knee issues, and with it so did his Seahawks career.
#season #knee #Seattle
3 months ago
Jamal Adams' season is over.
The Minnesota Vikings linebacker, who was carted off in their preseason opener on Saturday, sustained a season-ending knee injury, according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Specifics of the knee injury are not yet known, though Adams won't be back on the field now until 2027.
Adams only played 11 snaps in the Vikings' 13-10 win over the New York Giants. He went down with a non-contact injury while trying to defend what ended up being a 15-yard touchdown pass from Jaxson Dart to Malachi Fields in the second quarter. Adams fell in the middle of the field, and had to be carted off.
"You feel his passion every single day. Certainly felt it, spent a few moments with him before they took him in," Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said just after halftime of that preseason contest. "You're just crushed for him. The role that he was kind of paving for himself, and then just having a personality, experience, toughness that he brought in such a short amount of time. We're going to miss him."
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#adams #season #carted #jamal
The Minnesota Vikings linebacker, who was carted off in their preseason opener on Saturday, sustained a season-ending knee injury, according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Specifics of the knee injury are not yet known, though Adams won't be back on the field now until 2027.
Adams only played 11 snaps in the Vikings' 13-10 win over the New York Giants. He went down with a non-contact injury while trying to defend what ended up being a 15-yard touchdown pass from Jaxson Dart to Malachi Fields in the second quarter. Adams fell in the middle of the field, and had to be carted off.
"You feel his passion every single day. Certainly felt it, spent a few moments with him before they took him in," Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said just after halftime of that preseason contest. "You're just crushed for him. The role that he was kind of paving for himself, and then just having a personality, experience, toughness that he brought in such a short amount of time. We're going to miss him."
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#adams #season #carted #jamal
3 months ago
All summer, national soccer teams played on a grass field within MetLife Stadium during the World Cup. In the second NFL game back on the field's usual artificial turf surface, a player suffered a non-contact injury.
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jamal Adams suffered a knee injury during his team's preseason opener against the New York Giants, Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said after the game. O'Connell said the injury was "not good" and did not provide additional details.
Adams was tracking Giants receiver Calvin Austin while playing in coverage on a second-and-12 play when the injury happened. While following Austin's sprint across the width of the field, Adams stumbled and fell forward. After hitting the ground, he immediately rolled over onto his backside and grabbed his knee.
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Adams went to the blue medical tent on the Vikings' sideline after the play. After an initial evaluation in the tent, Minnesota's medical staff carted him back to the locker room.
#adams #Giants #game
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jamal Adams suffered a knee injury during his team's preseason opener against the New York Giants, Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said after the game. O'Connell said the injury was "not good" and did not provide additional details.
Adams was tracking Giants receiver Calvin Austin while playing in coverage on a second-and-12 play when the injury happened. While following Austin's sprint across the width of the field, Adams stumbled and fell forward. After hitting the ground, he immediately rolled over onto his backside and grabbed his knee.
GIANTS-VIKINGS: Jaxson Dart gets another concussion check in preseason opener
Adams went to the blue medical tent on the Vikings' sideline after the play. After an initial evaluation in the tent, Minnesota's medical staff carted him back to the locker room.
#adams #Giants #game
3 months ago
Tennessee Volunteers safety Edrees Farooq is expected to miss the 2026 college football season with a torn patellar tendon in his right knee. He was hurt during Friday's practice on Aug. 14. He was carted off the field and taken by ambulance to UT Medical Center for further evaluation.
Tennessee spokesperson Bill Martin told local media that Farooq suffered a lower-body injury. Reporters at practice said the ambulance arrived with its lights on. Farooq was seen sitting up on the cart as he was loaded in. Tennessee continued its seventh preseason practice while it happened.
The 6-foot, 202-pound junior started all 13 games last season. He made 76 tackles, which tied for third on the team. He added two interceptions, three pass breakups and four forced fumbles. Those four forced fumbles tied for second in the SEC and tied for sixth in the FBS.
Tennessee defensive coordinator Jim Knowles speaks to the media during Tennessee football's media day on Aug. 4, 2026. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
The safety position is central to what new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles runs, which often uses three-safety looks. Tennessee brought in five new safeties this offseason because of it.
#farooq
Tennessee spokesperson Bill Martin told local media that Farooq suffered a lower-body injury. Reporters at practice said the ambulance arrived with its lights on. Farooq was seen sitting up on the cart as he was loaded in. Tennessee continued its seventh preseason practice while it happened.
The 6-foot, 202-pound junior started all 13 games last season. He made 76 tackles, which tied for third on the team. He added two interceptions, three pass breakups and four forced fumbles. Those four forced fumbles tied for second in the SEC and tied for sixth in the FBS.
Tennessee defensive coordinator Jim Knowles speaks to the media during Tennessee football's media day on Aug. 4, 2026. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
The safety position is central to what new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles runs, which often uses three-safety looks. Tennessee brought in five new safeties this offseason because of it.
#farooq
3 months ago
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith certainly knew that his reps in 2026 training camp would be intensified. So intense was it that Smith had to watch his teammate defensive back Nate Wiggins be carted off from practice this week. Still, the task at hand will continue for Smith as he spends the next three weeks mastering the playbook under new head coach Jesse Minter.
Smith understands that defensive execution is an art, and his desire to rattle offensive opponents will only intensify in 2026. Minter's 3-3-5 scheme could give Smith opportunities to blitz, play as a spy, and minimize his pass-defense duties. Moreover, defensive hot routes, personnel grouping, and audibles will be points of emphasis throughout upcoming training camp sessions.
With an improved pass rush in 2026, defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver should be able to encourage an aura of determination within his front four. Weaver wants to dictate the line of scrimmage, and Smith's low, instinctive play will be a key to countering opposing dual-threat quarterbacks. At middle linebacker, Smith is the team's quarterback on defense, and his innate ability to play with decisiveness and discernment will be vitally important to the team. For Smith, that all starts with mastering the defensive playbook.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Jesse Minter's scheme could unlock more from Roquan Smith
#defensive #Ravens #linebacker
Smith understands that defensive execution is an art, and his desire to rattle offensive opponents will only intensify in 2026. Minter's 3-3-5 scheme could give Smith opportunities to blitz, play as a spy, and minimize his pass-defense duties. Moreover, defensive hot routes, personnel grouping, and audibles will be points of emphasis throughout upcoming training camp sessions.
With an improved pass rush in 2026, defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver should be able to encourage an aura of determination within his front four. Weaver wants to dictate the line of scrimmage, and Smith's low, instinctive play will be a key to countering opposing dual-threat quarterbacks. At middle linebacker, Smith is the team's quarterback on defense, and his innate ability to play with decisiveness and discernment will be vitally important to the team. For Smith, that all starts with mastering the defensive playbook.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Jesse Minter's scheme could unlock more from Roquan Smith
#defensive #Ravens #linebacker
