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Arizona Cardinals fans will get to have a first look at what the offense and defense might look like in the regular season. Head coach Mike LaFleur told reporters on Tuesday, the final day of training camp in Glendale, Arizona, that starters would get action in the team's preseason game on the road against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday.
"They're all going to play," LaFleur said. "We'll have our guys out there." He said that would include starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett, although the starters won't go for long. "(It) could be one drive (or a) max of two for those main guys, but yeah, they'll be playing and they know that."
That means fans will see rookie running back Jeremiyah Love and everyone who is healthy in action.
The Raiders are expected to play their starters, too, which means, for a series or two, we will see what the Cardinals starters look like against other NFL starters, albeit against the Las Vegas Raiders, who were the worst team in the NFL last season.
The offense played well in the Hall of Fame Game. The defense did not.
#arizona #cardinals #game #offense
"They're all going to play," LaFleur said. "We'll have our guys out there." He said that would include starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett, although the starters won't go for long. "(It) could be one drive (or a) max of two for those main guys, but yeah, they'll be playing and they know that."
That means fans will see rookie running back Jeremiyah Love and everyone who is healthy in action.
The Raiders are expected to play their starters, too, which means, for a series or two, we will see what the Cardinals starters look like against other NFL starters, albeit against the Las Vegas Raiders, who were the worst team in the NFL last season.
The offense played well in the Hall of Fame Game. The defense did not.
#arizona #cardinals #game #offense
6 hours ago
Love him or loathe him, former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray will always be a part of franchise history. He is a former first overall pick and played seven seasons with the Cardinals.
After Mike LaFleur was hired as the new head coach of the Cardinals after a historical 14 loss season, there were discussions immediately about the quarterback room.
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Who to keep? Did they want a QB competition between Murray and Jacoby Brissett? Cut bait? Trade one? Release or trade both?
At the time, there were several free agent options such as Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson. The draft was approaching, and Arizona owned the #3 overall pick, which could be traded so that they could accrue more draft picks and get the young quarterback they wanted.
#cardinals #quarterback #murray #trade
After Mike LaFleur was hired as the new head coach of the Cardinals after a historical 14 loss season, there were discussions immediately about the quarterback room.
RELATED: BRISSETT HAS NEW DEAL. CAN HE NOW FOCUS ON THE JOB?
Who to keep? Did they want a QB competition between Murray and Jacoby Brissett? Cut bait? Trade one? Release or trade both?
At the time, there were several free agent options such as Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson. The draft was approaching, and Arizona owned the #3 overall pick, which could be traded so that they could accrue more draft picks and get the young quarterback they wanted.
#cardinals #quarterback #murray #trade
7 hours ago
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant will miss four to six months after he had surgery on his injured left knee, coach Ben Johnson said Tuesday.
Bryant, signed to a $40 million, three-year deal as a free agent this offseason, was expected to be an important part of a revamped Chicago secondary.
Johnson said Bryant had surgery Friday without disclosing details of the injury. He did not rule out the possibility that Bryant would return this season.
"I got to see him today," Johnson said. "He's going to be in a hurry to get back to help us out there at the end of the year."
Bryant was hurt at practice on Aug. 3. ESPN initially reported that he could miss eight to 10 weeks, but the team never confirmed that timeline.
#miss #year #lake #forest
Bryant, signed to a $40 million, three-year deal as a free agent this offseason, was expected to be an important part of a revamped Chicago secondary.
Johnson said Bryant had surgery Friday without disclosing details of the injury. He did not rule out the possibility that Bryant would return this season.
"I got to see him today," Johnson said. "He's going to be in a hurry to get back to help us out there at the end of the year."
Bryant was hurt at practice on Aug. 3. ESPN initially reported that he could miss eight to 10 weeks, but the team never confirmed that timeline.
#miss #year #lake #forest
7 hours ago
CHICAGO — Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant had surgery on his injured left knee Friday and will miss four to six months, coach Ben Johnson announced Tuesday.
Initial reports indicated Bryant would avoid surgery and be out eight to 10 weeks, but Johnson had not given an official timeline before Tuesday. The prognosis is worse than initially reported.
Bryant injured his knee during practice Aug. 3. Johnson's timeline would indicate that the earliest Bryant might return is December. It's possible he could miss the entire season.
That's a big blow for Johnson's defense.
"Coby is the template for how we all want our team to play," Johnson said. "He was a big part of — offense, defense and special teams — the mentality, the mindset, the approach. We loved everything about it. It certainly takes us back a little bit, but it also provides opportunities for other guys to fill that void."
#bryant #miss
Initial reports indicated Bryant would avoid surgery and be out eight to 10 weeks, but Johnson had not given an official timeline before Tuesday. The prognosis is worse than initially reported.
Bryant injured his knee during practice Aug. 3. Johnson's timeline would indicate that the earliest Bryant might return is December. It's possible he could miss the entire season.
That's a big blow for Johnson's defense.
"Coby is the template for how we all want our team to play," Johnson said. "He was a big part of — offense, defense and special teams — the mentality, the mindset, the approach. We loved everything about it. It certainly takes us back a little bit, but it also provides opportunities for other guys to fill that void."
#bryant #miss
7 hours ago
When the Arizona Cardinals take on the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday, Aug. 13, their depth chart will have a slightly different look.
Unlike last week's Hall of Fame game, the Cardinals will play their starters, head coach Mike LaFleur announced on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
"They're gonna play," LaFleur said. "So we'll have our guys out there. How much? It's not gonna be much. Could be one drive. Max of two for those main guys."
That includes quarterback Jacoby Brissett, LaFleur confirmed.
Brissett got a late start to his offseason due to a contract holdout, which stretched over three months. He did not return to full participation in practice until two weeks ago. But the Cardinals have been encouraged by his progress — a result of extra time in meeting rooms with the coaching staff.
#cardinals #lafleur #play #guys
Unlike last week's Hall of Fame game, the Cardinals will play their starters, head coach Mike LaFleur announced on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
"They're gonna play," LaFleur said. "So we'll have our guys out there. How much? It's not gonna be much. Could be one drive. Max of two for those main guys."
That includes quarterback Jacoby Brissett, LaFleur confirmed.
Brissett got a late start to his offseason due to a contract holdout, which stretched over three months. He did not return to full participation in practice until two weeks ago. But the Cardinals have been encouraged by his progress — a result of extra time in meeting rooms with the coaching staff.
#cardinals #lafleur #play #guys
8 hours ago
Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson revealed that new FA acquisition Coby Bryant will be out for 4-6 months after having surgery this past Friday on his knee. The injury occurred on the first day of padded practices when Bryant went up against Cole Kmet and came down awkward after getting tangled up with the 6'6", 257 tight end.
Devastating news considering Bears GM Ryan Poles let 2025 starters Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker walk in free agency. To make matter worse, Bryant was Chicago's highest paid FA addition this summer – inking a 3 year $40 million deal – choosing to add to the back seven of the defense with Bryant and linebacker Devin Bush instead of making a big splash up front on the DL.
Good thing Poles landed safety Dillon Thieneman in the first round so the position isn't completely devoid of blue-chip talent. Hopefully the rookie and newcomer Xavier Woods continue to settle in opposite each other and the front seven can pressure the opposing QB, or else we may be in for some more shootouts this season.
Speaking of injuries, has anyone seen Kyler Gordon?
#bryant #bears #poles #coby
Devastating news considering Bears GM Ryan Poles let 2025 starters Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker walk in free agency. To make matter worse, Bryant was Chicago's highest paid FA addition this summer – inking a 3 year $40 million deal – choosing to add to the back seven of the defense with Bryant and linebacker Devin Bush instead of making a big splash up front on the DL.
Good thing Poles landed safety Dillon Thieneman in the first round so the position isn't completely devoid of blue-chip talent. Hopefully the rookie and newcomer Xavier Woods continue to settle in opposite each other and the front seven can pressure the opposing QB, or else we may be in for some more shootouts this season.
Speaking of injuries, has anyone seen Kyler Gordon?
#bryant #bears #poles #coby
8 hours ago
The Chicago Bears received brutal news on Tuesday afternoon when it was announced that safety Coby Bryant underwent knee surgery that will sideline him four to six months.
Bryant was signed to a three-year, $40 million contract this offseason and was widely expected to play a major role in Chicago's secondary in Dennis Allen's defense. Bryant was injured back on Aug. 3 during a 1-on-1 rep against tight end Cole Kmet, where he landed awkwardly on his left leg and was later carted off the field.
The team will now likely shift to veteran Cam Lewis and recently-signed veteran Xavier Woods to replace Bryant at the position while also giving more opportunity to rookie first-round pick Dillon Thieneman in the secondary.
Here's how the NFL world reacted to the news of Bryant's long-term diagnosis that will cause him to miss majority of the season.
This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: NFL world reacts to Bears safety Coby Bryant sidelined for 4-6 months
#veteran
Bryant was signed to a three-year, $40 million contract this offseason and was widely expected to play a major role in Chicago's secondary in Dennis Allen's defense. Bryant was injured back on Aug. 3 during a 1-on-1 rep against tight end Cole Kmet, where he landed awkwardly on his left leg and was later carted off the field.
The team will now likely shift to veteran Cam Lewis and recently-signed veteran Xavier Woods to replace Bryant at the position while also giving more opportunity to rookie first-round pick Dillon Thieneman in the secondary.
Here's how the NFL world reacted to the news of Bryant's long-term diagnosis that will cause him to miss majority of the season.
This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: NFL world reacts to Bears safety Coby Bryant sidelined for 4-6 months
#veteran
8 hours ago
Safety Coby Bryant, whom the Chicago Bears signed in free agency to a three-year deal reportedly worth $40 million, is now expected to miss four to six months after undergoing surgery for a knee injury that initially was reported to sideline him for eight to 10 weeks.
Second-year Bears head coach Ben Johnson provided the updated prognosis on Tuesday, telling reporters that Bryant's procedure took place this past Friday, per ESPN's Courtney Cronin.
It's possible the Bears could get Bryant back in time for the end of the season; however, his extended absence is a hearty blow to defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's unit.
This story is being updated.
#bryant #updated
Second-year Bears head coach Ben Johnson provided the updated prognosis on Tuesday, telling reporters that Bryant's procedure took place this past Friday, per ESPN's Courtney Cronin.
It's possible the Bears could get Bryant back in time for the end of the season; however, his extended absence is a hearty blow to defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's unit.
This story is being updated.
#bryant #updated
14 hours ago
Seahawks get concerning Nick Emmanwori injury update for Week 1 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Seattle Seahawks have lost a few key players in their secondary this offseason, with Coby Bryant departing for the Chicago Bears and Riq Woolen joining the Philadelphia Eagles.
Both of those players are big losses, and to replace them, the Seahawks might be relying heavily on second-year standout defensive back Nick Emmanwori.
However, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler shared some bad news on Emmanwori, revealing that the fan favorite DB might not actually be good to go by Week 1 of the NFL regular season.
"The Seahawks say safety/big nickel Nick Emmanwori has a chance to return in Week 1 from offseason ankle surgery, but that's not a certainty at this point," Fowler writes.
#nick #week #fowler #preferred
The Seattle Seahawks have lost a few key players in their secondary this offseason, with Coby Bryant departing for the Chicago Bears and Riq Woolen joining the Philadelphia Eagles.
Both of those players are big losses, and to replace them, the Seahawks might be relying heavily on second-year standout defensive back Nick Emmanwori.
However, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler shared some bad news on Emmanwori, revealing that the fan favorite DB might not actually be good to go by Week 1 of the NFL regular season.
"The Seahawks say safety/big nickel Nick Emmanwori has a chance to return in Week 1 from offseason ankle surgery, but that's not a certainty at this point," Fowler writes.
#nick #week #fowler #preferred
2 days ago
The Chicago Bears have been ravaged by injuries through the first nine days of training camp, specifically at defensive back that includes star safety Coby Bryant and his replacement nickel-converted-safety Cam Lewis.
Before Sunday's training camp practice, defensive coordinator Dennis Allen discussed Lewis' injury. While there's no timetable for Lewis' return, Allen responded "I don't think so" when asked about if he's expected to be sidelined for extended time. He also announced that Lewis will not practice on Sunday, but it sounded encouraging about his short-term status as the injuries continue to pile up.
The Bears signed Lewis to a one-year contract this offseason to serve as valuable depth and bring versatility to the defensive back room. He's done exactly that just a week into training camp when he went from competing for the nickel cornerback job in Kyler Gordon's absence to filling the void left at safety when Bryant went down with a knee injury.
Now, with Lewis temporarily sidelined, the question becomes who's the next man up at the position. Undrafted rookie Skyler Thomas saw action with the first-team defense opposite top rookie Dillon Thieneman. But Chicago also signed veteran Xavier Woods earlier this week.
Allen praised the addition of Woods, who has experience and familiarity working with defensive backs coach Al Harris. Once they get him ramped up, Woods should factor into the equation at safety.
#woods #training
Before Sunday's training camp practice, defensive coordinator Dennis Allen discussed Lewis' injury. While there's no timetable for Lewis' return, Allen responded "I don't think so" when asked about if he's expected to be sidelined for extended time. He also announced that Lewis will not practice on Sunday, but it sounded encouraging about his short-term status as the injuries continue to pile up.
The Bears signed Lewis to a one-year contract this offseason to serve as valuable depth and bring versatility to the defensive back room. He's done exactly that just a week into training camp when he went from competing for the nickel cornerback job in Kyler Gordon's absence to filling the void left at safety when Bryant went down with a knee injury.
Now, with Lewis temporarily sidelined, the question becomes who's the next man up at the position. Undrafted rookie Skyler Thomas saw action with the first-team defense opposite top rookie Dillon Thieneman. But Chicago also signed veteran Xavier Woods earlier this week.
Allen praised the addition of Woods, who has experience and familiarity working with defensive backs coach Al Harris. Once they get him ramped up, Woods should factor into the equation at safety.
#woods #training
5 days ago
Baker Mayfield is focused on leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2026, but until a long-term contract extension is signed, his future will continue to generate speculation around the NFL. In a recent article, Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox identified five teams that could keep a close eye on Mayfield's contract situation throughout the season if he and the Buccaneers fail to reach an agreement.
Those teams include the Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, Arizona Cardinals, and Carolina Panthers.
The reasoning is simple: franchise quarterbacks rarely become available. Mayfield has revitalized his career in Tampa Bay, emerging as one of the NFL's more consistent veteran quarterbacks while leading the Buccaneers to multiple playoff appearances. If contract negotiations remain unresolved and he were somehow to reach free agency, he would immediately become one of the most sought-after players on the market.
Each team presents an interesting scenario.
The Vikings could find themselves searching for a proven veteran depending on how their quarterback situation develops with newly acquired Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy. The Jets and Steelers have both faced uncertainty at the position in recent years and could look to an established starter if their current plans don't produce results, especially with Aaron Rodgers confirming this will be his last season. The Cardinals were also mentioned as a team that traded away Kyler Murray and is now relying on journeyman Jacoby Brissett, while the Panthers would add an intriguing NFC South wrinkle if they ever explored the possibility of pursuing Tampa Bay's quarterback as Bryce Young enters a crucial year.
#tampa #cardinals
Those teams include the Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, Arizona Cardinals, and Carolina Panthers.
The reasoning is simple: franchise quarterbacks rarely become available. Mayfield has revitalized his career in Tampa Bay, emerging as one of the NFL's more consistent veteran quarterbacks while leading the Buccaneers to multiple playoff appearances. If contract negotiations remain unresolved and he were somehow to reach free agency, he would immediately become one of the most sought-after players on the market.
Each team presents an interesting scenario.
The Vikings could find themselves searching for a proven veteran depending on how their quarterback situation develops with newly acquired Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy. The Jets and Steelers have both faced uncertainty at the position in recent years and could look to an established starter if their current plans don't produce results, especially with Aaron Rodgers confirming this will be his last season. The Cardinals were also mentioned as a team that traded away Kyler Murray and is now relying on journeyman Jacoby Brissett, while the Panthers would add an intriguing NFC South wrinkle if they ever explored the possibility of pursuing Tampa Bay's quarterback as Bryce Young enters a crucial year.
#tampa #cardinals
5 days ago
The Chicago Bears were back for the eighth practice of training camp on Thursday, which was their third padded workout of the week.
The Bears were back in pads after a day in shells, and the intensity was really cranked up another level, where things got chippy and feisty between the offense and defense. Unfortunately, the biggest storyline of the day was the injuries. After losing safety Coby Bryant earlier this week, defensive end Montez Sweat and left tackle Braxton Jones were among the four players injured. The good news is Sweat and Jones' injuries don't look to be significant. There were also some notable standout players during Thursday's workout while the offense finally found success in the two-minute drill.
Here's what we learned from the eighth practice of training camp:
Thursday's practice might've been the most physical yet this summer. According to Brad Biggs, the "intensity has been turned up a couple levels," noting the 9-on-7 run drill was "feisty." Adam Jahns added that it was a "chippy" practice where there was "lots of shoving. A couple skirmishes." According to Patrick Finley, things were so physical that, at one point, linebacker D'Marco Jackson needed a new facemask. That intensity was notable during the 9-on-7 run drill, which Courtney Cronin praised. "The physicality is at its peak this morning. Team periods opened with 9 on 7 run drills. Cannot remember the last time I saw the Bears rep this drill. Old school football."
The story of the day were the multiple injuries sustained during Thursday's padded practice, which was the most intense of the summer so far. But the most notable injuries came to defensive end Montez Sweat and left tackle Braxton Jones. Jones exited practice after 1-on-1 drills, per Zack Pearson, where he had been battling Austin Booker. "He and Austin Booker were still going after the whistle in the drill. He was talking to the trainers. Slammed his helmet down after both reps against Austin Booker." Jones did walk off under his own power, and Clay Harbor noted that Jones "appears to have avoided a serious injury." Later, Sweat appeared to injure himself after a team period, per Kevin Fishbain, where "Sweat seemed to slow up during a rep in 11 on 11 and took himself off the field."
#sweat #drill #booker
The Bears were back in pads after a day in shells, and the intensity was really cranked up another level, where things got chippy and feisty between the offense and defense. Unfortunately, the biggest storyline of the day was the injuries. After losing safety Coby Bryant earlier this week, defensive end Montez Sweat and left tackle Braxton Jones were among the four players injured. The good news is Sweat and Jones' injuries don't look to be significant. There were also some notable standout players during Thursday's workout while the offense finally found success in the two-minute drill.
Here's what we learned from the eighth practice of training camp:
Thursday's practice might've been the most physical yet this summer. According to Brad Biggs, the "intensity has been turned up a couple levels," noting the 9-on-7 run drill was "feisty." Adam Jahns added that it was a "chippy" practice where there was "lots of shoving. A couple skirmishes." According to Patrick Finley, things were so physical that, at one point, linebacker D'Marco Jackson needed a new facemask. That intensity was notable during the 9-on-7 run drill, which Courtney Cronin praised. "The physicality is at its peak this morning. Team periods opened with 9 on 7 run drills. Cannot remember the last time I saw the Bears rep this drill. Old school football."
The story of the day were the multiple injuries sustained during Thursday's padded practice, which was the most intense of the summer so far. But the most notable injuries came to defensive end Montez Sweat and left tackle Braxton Jones. Jones exited practice after 1-on-1 drills, per Zack Pearson, where he had been battling Austin Booker. "He and Austin Booker were still going after the whistle in the drill. He was talking to the trainers. Slammed his helmet down after both reps against Austin Booker." Jones did walk off under his own power, and Clay Harbor noted that Jones "appears to have avoided a serious injury." Later, Sweat appeared to injure himself after a team period, per Kevin Fishbain, where "Sweat seemed to slow up during a rep in 11 on 11 and took himself off the field."
#sweat #drill #booker
5 days ago
It's been a rough week for the Chicago Bears on the injury front, especially after top safety Coby Bryant suffered a leg injury that's expected to sideline him for extended time. Thursday's padded training camp practice saw four more injuries, including to left tackle Braxton Jones.
Jones, who's the front runner to be the starting left tackle, exited Thursday's practice after a set of 1-on-1s against defensive end Austin Booker. He was "visibly frustrated," according to Adam Hoge, and he tried to walk it off before heading inside with trainer Andre Tucker.
But there's good news. According to ESPN's Courtney Cronin, Jones appears to have avoided a significant injury during Thursday's practice.
"The initial belief is that the injury isn't long-term in nature with the base case scenario (after the team gathers more info on the extent) being one where Jones would be considered day to day," Cronin wrote.
With Jones sidelined -- he did not return to practice -- it was Kiran Amegadjie stepping in to work with the first-team offense. Veteran free-agent addition Jedrick Wills Jr. ran with the second-team offense.
#jones #team #according
Jones, who's the front runner to be the starting left tackle, exited Thursday's practice after a set of 1-on-1s against defensive end Austin Booker. He was "visibly frustrated," according to Adam Hoge, and he tried to walk it off before heading inside with trainer Andre Tucker.
But there's good news. According to ESPN's Courtney Cronin, Jones appears to have avoided a significant injury during Thursday's practice.
"The initial belief is that the injury isn't long-term in nature with the base case scenario (after the team gathers more info on the extent) being one where Jones would be considered day to day," Cronin wrote.
With Jones sidelined -- he did not return to practice -- it was Kiran Amegadjie stepping in to work with the first-team offense. Veteran free-agent addition Jedrick Wills Jr. ran with the second-team offense.
#jones #team #according
6 days ago
What channel is Panthers vs. Cardinals on? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch NFL Hall of Fame Game 2026 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Nearly six months after the Super Bowl, the NFL is back Thursday night.
The Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals will face off in the traditional preseason opener, the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, getting an early start on their preparations for the 2026 campaign.
While Bryce Young remains key to the Panthers' fortunes, he won't be suiting up Thursday. Kenny Pickett will get the start at QB for Carolina with undrafted rookie Haynes King from Georgia Tech set to back him up.
The Cardinals will use the opener to take a long look at third-round pick Carson Beck, who will start at QB with Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew not expected to play.
#hall
Nearly six months after the Super Bowl, the NFL is back Thursday night.
The Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals will face off in the traditional preseason opener, the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, getting an early start on their preparations for the 2026 campaign.
While Bryce Young remains key to the Panthers' fortunes, he won't be suiting up Thursday. Kenny Pickett will get the start at QB for Carolina with undrafted rookie Haynes King from Georgia Tech set to back him up.
The Cardinals will use the opener to take a long look at third-round pick Carson Beck, who will start at QB with Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew not expected to play.
#hall
6 days ago
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles held on to Trevor Rogers at the trade deadline in part to maintain a semblance of hope they could go on a run down the stretch. If they were going to defy expectations and make a push for a playoff spot, the Orioles needed Rogers every fifth day.
Add Wednesday's game to the column of wins they might not have claimed without him.
Rogers allowed two runs on three hits and zero walks over six-plus innings to help lead Baltimore to a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. The left-hander racked up nine strikeouts, one short of his career high and tied for the most he's struck out in a game since the Orioles traded for him in 2024.
With the win, the Orioles (56-58) clinched their series with the lowly Angels and gave themselves a chance to finish the night a game out of the third wild-card spot in the American League pending the result of Cleveland's game against the New York Mets.
Tyler O'Neill and Coby Mayo hit back-to-back home runs off left-hander Reid Detmers in the fourth to supply the Orioles' offense for most of the night, the second time this season the duo of right-handed power bats has hit consecutive homers (July 8 vs. Chicago Cubs). O'Neill's blast was his second in as many days, and Mayo's was his 11th off a lefty this year, tied for the second most in MLB.
#Angels #hander
Add Wednesday's game to the column of wins they might not have claimed without him.
Rogers allowed two runs on three hits and zero walks over six-plus innings to help lead Baltimore to a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. The left-hander racked up nine strikeouts, one short of his career high and tied for the most he's struck out in a game since the Orioles traded for him in 2024.
With the win, the Orioles (56-58) clinched their series with the lowly Angels and gave themselves a chance to finish the night a game out of the third wild-card spot in the American League pending the result of Cleveland's game against the New York Mets.
Tyler O'Neill and Coby Mayo hit back-to-back home runs off left-hander Reid Detmers in the fourth to supply the Orioles' offense for most of the night, the second time this season the duo of right-handed power bats has hit consecutive homers (July 8 vs. Chicago Cubs). O'Neill's blast was his second in as many days, and Mayo's was his 11th off a lefty this year, tied for the second most in MLB.
#Angels #hander
6 days ago
Two weeks of training camp are down and, gradually, the Arizona Cardinals are beginning to look like a fully formed version of themselves. Jacoby Brissett is back in the fold, as is Paris Johnson Jr. On defense, Josh Sweat and Garrett Williams are on the way toward returns.
Plus, the pads are on and preseason is here, with the Hall of Fame game on Thursday, Aug. 6 and a trip to face the Las Vegas Raiders seven days later. Experimentation, as Mike LaFleur says, is mostly in the rearview mirror. This portion of camp is about the Cardinals refining strengths.
So, here are five takeaways from the second week of training camp.
Remember the panic about Marvin Harrison Jr.'s (admittedly ugly) drops earlier in training camp? That feels like a relic of the past now.
Throughout training camp, he's consistently made easy work of cornerbacks like Denzel Burke and Sean Murphy-Bunting. He's even gotten the better of Will Johnson more often than not.
#camp #like #johnson #jacoby
Plus, the pads are on and preseason is here, with the Hall of Fame game on Thursday, Aug. 6 and a trip to face the Las Vegas Raiders seven days later. Experimentation, as Mike LaFleur says, is mostly in the rearview mirror. This portion of camp is about the Cardinals refining strengths.
So, here are five takeaways from the second week of training camp.
Remember the panic about Marvin Harrison Jr.'s (admittedly ugly) drops earlier in training camp? That feels like a relic of the past now.
Throughout training camp, he's consistently made easy work of cornerbacks like Denzel Burke and Sean Murphy-Bunting. He's even gotten the better of Will Johnson more often than not.
#camp #like #johnson #jacoby
6 days ago
Charlotte Hornets star Brandon Miller is bringing athletes and celebrities together for a new fundraiser benefiting his Team Miller Foundation.
The inaugural Celebrity Pickleball Classic will take place Aug. 22 at Rally in Charlotte's South End, with Hornets guards Coby White and Kon Knueppel among the expected participants.
ALSO READ: 'I was fortunate': Grant Williams works to give back to his hometown
The event will raise money to support the foundation's community initiatives, including efforts to fight food insecurity and the launch of a mobile mammogram program aimed at expanding access to breast cancer screenings.
The mission is especially personal for the Miller family. Brandon Miller's mother, Yolanda Miller, is a breast cancer survivor and said the foundation is focused on growing its impact in the community.
#brandon #foundation #breast #celebrity
The inaugural Celebrity Pickleball Classic will take place Aug. 22 at Rally in Charlotte's South End, with Hornets guards Coby White and Kon Knueppel among the expected participants.
ALSO READ: 'I was fortunate': Grant Williams works to give back to his hometown
The event will raise money to support the foundation's community initiatives, including efforts to fight food insecurity and the launch of a mobile mammogram program aimed at expanding access to breast cancer screenings.
The mission is especially personal for the Miller family. Brandon Miller's mother, Yolanda Miller, is a breast cancer survivor and said the foundation is focused on growing its impact in the community.
#brandon #foundation #breast #celebrity
7 days ago
On Thursday night, for the first time in approximately six months, there will be NFL action as the Carolina Panthers and the Arizona Cardinals open the preseason when they clash in the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. And while there is never too much to take away from this game (or most preseason games), and neither team is expected to be a top Super Bowl contender this season, there are some things to keep an eye on Thursday night.
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the game will be the battle between the two "starting" quarterbacks. The term "starting" is in quotation marks because we know that neither announced starter for the game, which will be Kenny Pickett for the Panthers and Carson Beck for the Cardinals, is expected to start this season for their respective teams. But both men have something to prove.
For Pickett, who was a first-round draft pick in 2022 for his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers, every preseason is the window for the now-fifth-year signal-caller to prove he belongs in the league. He went 7-5 as a starter during his first two seasons in Pittsburgh, but the statistics were worse than the admittedly average record, and he eventually was benched and traded.
Since then, he has only started three games in the past two seasons and hopes to prove he can compete with Bryce Young for the starting job. If he wants that to happen, it starts on Thursday night in Canton.
Meanwhile, Beck was a third-round draft pick this year after leading Miami (FL) to a national runner-up finish, but he has some obstacles in his way if he hopes to be an NFL starter. But even though one of those players, Jacoby Brissett, finally settled his contract dispute with the Cardinals, he is still relatively unproven and inconsistent as an NFL starter.
#thursday #cardinals #preseason
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the game will be the battle between the two "starting" quarterbacks. The term "starting" is in quotation marks because we know that neither announced starter for the game, which will be Kenny Pickett for the Panthers and Carson Beck for the Cardinals, is expected to start this season for their respective teams. But both men have something to prove.
For Pickett, who was a first-round draft pick in 2022 for his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers, every preseason is the window for the now-fifth-year signal-caller to prove he belongs in the league. He went 7-5 as a starter during his first two seasons in Pittsburgh, but the statistics were worse than the admittedly average record, and he eventually was benched and traded.
Since then, he has only started three games in the past two seasons and hopes to prove he can compete with Bryce Young for the starting job. If he wants that to happen, it starts on Thursday night in Canton.
Meanwhile, Beck was a third-round draft pick this year after leading Miami (FL) to a national runner-up finish, but he has some obstacles in his way if he hopes to be an NFL starter. But even though one of those players, Jacoby Brissett, finally settled his contract dispute with the Cardinals, he is still relatively unproven and inconsistent as an NFL starter.
#thursday #cardinals #preseason
7 days ago
The Chicago Bears suffered a massive loss to their defense on Monday with safety Coby Bryant suffering a knee injury that is expected to keep him out of action for 8-10 weeks.
Bryant was the team's big signing in free agency this offseason, coming over from Seattle where he won a Super Bowl championship with the Seahawks last season, and he was expected to be a big piece of the puzzle for defensive coordinator Dennis Allen this year.
Those expectations have not changed for the Bears or Allen, but they have put on hold until he returns to full health on the football field, according to Chicago's defensive coordinator. Allen recently spoke about Bryant's injury and how the team will pivot without the player who was expected to help lead their secondary.
"Obviously it sucks to lose a guy like that for any particular time," Allen said Tuesday. "He's a big part of what we had planned to do and will still be a big part of what we have planned to do. In all adversity comes also opportunity so it'll be another opportunity for someone to step up. Whether it be somebody in the safety room to step up and take on that role or some of our other guys in the room to step up and become playmakers and leaders for the defense. It's part of football, part of what you deal with, and you move on. Hopefully he'll be on the quicker end and we'll get him back sooner than later."
A lot of the focus at the safety position will now move to rookie first-round pick Dillon Thieneman and veteran Cam Lewis, who will serve as Bryant's replacement.
#step
Bryant was the team's big signing in free agency this offseason, coming over from Seattle where he won a Super Bowl championship with the Seahawks last season, and he was expected to be a big piece of the puzzle for defensive coordinator Dennis Allen this year.
Those expectations have not changed for the Bears or Allen, but they have put on hold until he returns to full health on the football field, according to Chicago's defensive coordinator. Allen recently spoke about Bryant's injury and how the team will pivot without the player who was expected to help lead their secondary.
"Obviously it sucks to lose a guy like that for any particular time," Allen said Tuesday. "He's a big part of what we had planned to do and will still be a big part of what we have planned to do. In all adversity comes also opportunity so it'll be another opportunity for someone to step up. Whether it be somebody in the safety room to step up and take on that role or some of our other guys in the room to step up and become playmakers and leaders for the defense. It's part of football, part of what you deal with, and you move on. Hopefully he'll be on the quicker end and we'll get him back sooner than later."
A lot of the focus at the safety position will now move to rookie first-round pick Dillon Thieneman and veteran Cam Lewis, who will serve as Bryant's replacement.
#step
7 days ago
The Chicago Bears had a lot of turnover at the safety position this offseason. Last year's starters, Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker, departed in free agency, and Chicago signed Coby Bryant in free agency and drafted rookie Dillon Thieneman out of Oregon in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Bryant, who spent the past four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks and was a key part of their Super Bowl run last season, was already making an impression on veteran Bears defenders, including cornerback Tyrique Stevenson, before suffering a knee injury that's expected to sideline him 8-10 weeks.
"He's like a spark plug," Stevenson said. "He's come in with this juice. Obviously from practice, when he's coming out in the middle of the field to make PBUs, he's just a spark plug. He's bringing that energy every day and he's done won it at the highest level, so he's not letting ***** ody slip under the standard."
Chicago already had some injuries in the secondary going into their first padded practice including cornerback Kyler Gordon and safety Elijah Hicks who are on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. The Bears added another injury to that list with Bryant's injury.
Bryant has a hyperextended knee, bone bruise and small fracture that's expected to postpone his Bears debut until at least Week 3. He was the one player Chicago really could not afford to lose, and now, they have a major gap in their secondary. While it is hard to see anyone get injured, it is even worse given how good of a training camp Bryant was having up to that point.
#bears
Bryant, who spent the past four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks and was a key part of their Super Bowl run last season, was already making an impression on veteran Bears defenders, including cornerback Tyrique Stevenson, before suffering a knee injury that's expected to sideline him 8-10 weeks.
"He's like a spark plug," Stevenson said. "He's come in with this juice. Obviously from practice, when he's coming out in the middle of the field to make PBUs, he's just a spark plug. He's bringing that energy every day and he's done won it at the highest level, so he's not letting ***** ody slip under the standard."
Chicago already had some injuries in the secondary going into their first padded practice including cornerback Kyler Gordon and safety Elijah Hicks who are on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. The Bears added another injury to that list with Bryant's injury.
Bryant has a hyperextended knee, bone bruise and small fracture that's expected to postpone his Bears debut until at least Week 3. He was the one player Chicago really could not afford to lose, and now, they have a major gap in their secondary. While it is hard to see anyone get injured, it is even worse given how good of a training camp Bryant was having up to that point.
#bears
7 days ago
Where to watch Bears preseason games 2026: Full schedule, times, TV channels, live streams for Chicago originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Expectations will be high for the Chicago Bears entering 2026 after winning the NFC North a year ago.
Quarterback Caleb Williams enters his second season guiding Chicago's offense under the direction of head coach Ben Johnson alongside young skill position players like Rome Odunze, Luther Burden, Colston Loveland, D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai.
Chicago's defense underwent a major secondary overhaul, bringing in a brand-new safety pairing of Coby Bryant and rookie Dillon Thieneman alongside linebacker Devin Bush.
While the unit led the NFL with 33 takeaways in 2025, it ranked near the bottom in points and yards allowed. Preseason snaps will show how quickly these new defensive additions can build chemistry before Week 1.
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Expectations will be high for the Chicago Bears entering 2026 after winning the NFC North a year ago.
Quarterback Caleb Williams enters his second season guiding Chicago's offense under the direction of head coach Ben Johnson alongside young skill position players like Rome Odunze, Luther Burden, Colston Loveland, D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai.
Chicago's defense underwent a major secondary overhaul, bringing in a brand-new safety pairing of Coby Bryant and rookie Dillon Thieneman alongside linebacker Devin Bush.
While the unit led the NFL with 33 takeaways in 2025, it ranked near the bottom in points and yards allowed. Preseason snaps will show how quickly these new defensive additions can build chemistry before Week 1.
#bears #sporting #alongside #preferred
7 days ago
Where to watch Cardinals preseason games 2026: Full schedule, times, TV channels, live streams for Arizona originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Arizona Cardinals head into 2026 with a new head coach in ex-Rams and Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur running the show.
And while they used their No. 3 overall pick on Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, the offense remains mostly the same with quarterback Jacoby Brissett under center and receivers Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson out wide with tight end Trey McBride back as well.
Arizona will look to contend in the highly contested NFC West with the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks, the NFC runner-up Rams and the always-dangerous 49ers.
The Cardinals may not be a threat in 2026, but the team will get its first start of a new era in the preseason.
#cardinals #back #full
The Arizona Cardinals head into 2026 with a new head coach in ex-Rams and Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur running the show.
And while they used their No. 3 overall pick on Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, the offense remains mostly the same with quarterback Jacoby Brissett under center and receivers Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson out wide with tight end Trey McBride back as well.
Arizona will look to contend in the highly contested NFC West with the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks, the NFC runner-up Rams and the always-dangerous 49ers.
The Cardinals may not be a threat in 2026, but the team will get its first start of a new era in the preseason.
#cardinals #back #full
7 days ago
Carson Beck had "no clue" he was going to start the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game until this week. He was the last to know.
As (almost) everyone knows, veteran quarterbacks don't generally play in the Hall of Fame Game.
The third-round rookie is new to this thing, though.
"I thought I was going to play, but I had no expectations," Beck said Tuesday, via Darren Urban of the team website. "Obviously our schedule has been crazy right now. But I'm looking forward to it."
Coach Mike LaFleur has not publicly addressed playing time for his quarterbacks, but with Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew expected to spend the night on the sideline, Beck likely sees most of the playing time. Fourth-stringer Kedon Slovis also could play.
#going #quarterbacks
As (almost) everyone knows, veteran quarterbacks don't generally play in the Hall of Fame Game.
The third-round rookie is new to this thing, though.
"I thought I was going to play, but I had no expectations," Beck said Tuesday, via Darren Urban of the team website. "Obviously our schedule has been crazy right now. But I'm looking forward to it."
Coach Mike LaFleur has not publicly addressed playing time for his quarterbacks, but with Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew expected to spend the night on the sideline, Beck likely sees most of the playing time. Fourth-stringer Kedon Slovis also could play.
#going #quarterbacks
8 days ago
Chicago Bears training camp has been underway for a week now, but it never truly feels like the beginning of training camp until the pads come on.
The Bears put pads on for the first time on Monday, and they'll also wear them Tuesday and Thursday this week. Before Monday's padded practice, head coach Ben Johnson discussed his love for padded workouts and the intensity during one-on-ones that brings out the best competition.
"We got one-on-ones going on today, I love looking at that 'cause it's our first time to really compete in that type of setting," Johnson said. "You bring out the best of both sides in that dynamic, so I'm looking forward to that, and I think these guys, as you go through the acclimation process, you can kind of feel it, the intensity pick up a little bit, and so I know they're ready for this."
Of course, putting the pads on means more physicality, which can sometimes result in injuries.Unfortunately, that was the case for Chicago as safety Coby Bryant, who was injured during one-on-ones early on in practice. He's now expected to 8-10 weeks after suffering a hyperextended knee, bone bruise and a small fracture, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Luckily, he is not expected to need surgery.
The bright side of the physicality in training camp with the pads on is this gives the coaching staff their first real chance to see who is doing well and who needs to improve. This will be key in addressing the Bears' position battles, including the competition for the starting left tackle and the starting players in the secondary.
#training #first #ones #johnson
The Bears put pads on for the first time on Monday, and they'll also wear them Tuesday and Thursday this week. Before Monday's padded practice, head coach Ben Johnson discussed his love for padded workouts and the intensity during one-on-ones that brings out the best competition.
"We got one-on-ones going on today, I love looking at that 'cause it's our first time to really compete in that type of setting," Johnson said. "You bring out the best of both sides in that dynamic, so I'm looking forward to that, and I think these guys, as you go through the acclimation process, you can kind of feel it, the intensity pick up a little bit, and so I know they're ready for this."
Of course, putting the pads on means more physicality, which can sometimes result in injuries.Unfortunately, that was the case for Chicago as safety Coby Bryant, who was injured during one-on-ones early on in practice. He's now expected to 8-10 weeks after suffering a hyperextended knee, bone bruise and a small fracture, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Luckily, he is not expected to need surgery.
The bright side of the physicality in training camp with the pads on is this gives the coaching staff their first real chance to see who is doing well and who needs to improve. This will be key in addressing the Bears' position battles, including the competition for the starting left tackle and the starting players in the secondary.
#training #first #ones #johnson
8 days ago
ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that the knee injury that Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant sustained today at practice would keep him sidelined for about eight to ten weeks with no surgery required. Schefter reports that Bryant hyperextended his knee, has a bone bruise, and a small fracture. All things considered, things could have been much worse, so I'm chalking this one up as good news for the Bears' defense.
With Bryant out and Elijah Hicks on the PUP list, it'll likely be Cam Lewis getting first-string reps alongside rookie safety Dillon Thieneman. Lewis signed a free agent deal this March with Chicago after playing with the Buffalo Bills since 2019. He's appeared in 76 games with 14 starts in his career, with reps at both safety and nickel.
Other safeties on the roster are Gervarrius Owens, Anthony Johnson Jr., and Skyler Thomas.
Owens spent last year on the Bears' practice squad, and he has 5 games under his belt from 2023 to 2024 with just 1 snap on defense.
Johnson missed the 2025 season due to injury, but in 2023 and 2024, he played in 21 total games with 4 starts (all in' 23).
#games #lewis #owens
With Bryant out and Elijah Hicks on the PUP list, it'll likely be Cam Lewis getting first-string reps alongside rookie safety Dillon Thieneman. Lewis signed a free agent deal this March with Chicago after playing with the Buffalo Bills since 2019. He's appeared in 76 games with 14 starts in his career, with reps at both safety and nickel.
Other safeties on the roster are Gervarrius Owens, Anthony Johnson Jr., and Skyler Thomas.
Owens spent last year on the Bears' practice squad, and he has 5 games under his belt from 2023 to 2024 with just 1 snap on defense.
Johnson missed the 2025 season due to injury, but in 2023 and 2024, he played in 21 total games with 4 starts (all in' 23).
#games #lewis #owens
8 days ago
Easily the worst part of NFL training camp has to be the injuries suffered at practice. Every year, a devastating injury happens to someone, somewhere in the league that sidelines them for several weeks, months or even an entire season. Now, former Seattle Seahawks safety Coby Bryant is the latest victim to this annual stroke of bad luck.
Bryant, who signed with the Bears in free agency this offseason, had to be carted off the field from Chicago's practice on Monday. ESPN's Adam Schefter is now reporting Bryant suffered a litany of injuries to his left knee. According to Schefter, they include a hyperextended knee, bone bruise and a small fracture. Although no surgery is expected at this time, these injuries are going to cost Bryant a few games. As it stands, the timeline for recovery is an estimated 8-10 weeks.
Even if we are going with the most conservative, optimistic approach of only eight weeks to the day, the absolute earliest game he could possibly return for would be Week 3's primetime showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. Even that feels like more than wishful thinking.
Bryant signed with Chicago once his rookie deal with the Seahawks expired, inking a three-year deal worth up to $40 million dollars with the Monsters of the Midway. Bryant was a quality safety for the Seahawks all four years he was in the Emerald City. He recorded 227 total tackles, two sacks, snagged seven interceptions and even returned one for a touchdown.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Former Seahawks S Coby Bryant sidelined 8-10 weeks with knee injuries
#seahawks #even #weeks #schefter
Bryant, who signed with the Bears in free agency this offseason, had to be carted off the field from Chicago's practice on Monday. ESPN's Adam Schefter is now reporting Bryant suffered a litany of injuries to his left knee. According to Schefter, they include a hyperextended knee, bone bruise and a small fracture. Although no surgery is expected at this time, these injuries are going to cost Bryant a few games. As it stands, the timeline for recovery is an estimated 8-10 weeks.
Even if we are going with the most conservative, optimistic approach of only eight weeks to the day, the absolute earliest game he could possibly return for would be Week 3's primetime showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. Even that feels like more than wishful thinking.
Bryant signed with Chicago once his rookie deal with the Seahawks expired, inking a three-year deal worth up to $40 million dollars with the Monsters of the Midway. Bryant was a quality safety for the Seahawks all four years he was in the Emerald City. He recorded 227 total tackles, two sacks, snagged seven interceptions and even returned one for a touchdown.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Former Seahawks S Coby Bryant sidelined 8-10 weeks with knee injuries
#seahawks #even #weeks #schefter
9 days ago
Former Cincinnati Bearcats safety Coby Bryant was carted off during Chicago Bears practice on Monday, Aug. 3, CHGO Sports' Adam Hoge reports.
According to Hoge, Bryant went down grabbing his left knee amidst a 1 v. 1 against Bears tight end Cole Kmet. Hoge says that Bryant was visibly emotional and got onto a cart after his apparent injury.
Bryant, who is entering his fifth NFL season, signed with the Bears on a three-year, $40 million deal during the offseason after spending four years and winning a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks. He started 15 games and recoded 66 tackles (39 solo), four interceptions, seven pass defenses and a forced fumble during the 2025-26 regular season.
The Bears safety played four seasons with Cincinnati from 2017 to 2021, and was drafted in the fourth round of the NFL Draft by the Seahawks in 2022. As a Bearcat, he won the Jim Thorpe Award in 2021, given to the top defensive back in college football.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Ex-Bearcats safety Coby Bryant carted off during Bears practice
#four #seahawks #carted
According to Hoge, Bryant went down grabbing his left knee amidst a 1 v. 1 against Bears tight end Cole Kmet. Hoge says that Bryant was visibly emotional and got onto a cart after his apparent injury.
Bryant, who is entering his fifth NFL season, signed with the Bears on a three-year, $40 million deal during the offseason after spending four years and winning a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks. He started 15 games and recoded 66 tackles (39 solo), four interceptions, seven pass defenses and a forced fumble during the 2025-26 regular season.
The Bears safety played four seasons with Cincinnati from 2017 to 2021, and was drafted in the fourth round of the NFL Draft by the Seahawks in 2022. As a Bearcat, he won the Jim Thorpe Award in 2021, given to the top defensive back in college football.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Ex-Bearcats safety Coby Bryant carted off during Bears practice
#four #seahawks #carted
9 days ago
Former Cincinnati Bearcats safety Coby Bryant was carted off during Chicago Bears practice on Monday, Aug. 3, CHGO Sports' Adam Hoge reports.
According to Hoge, Bryant went down grabbing his left knee amidst a 1 v. 1 against Bears tight end Cole Kmet. Hoge says that Bryant was visibly emotional and got onto a cart after his apparent injury.
Bryant, who is entering his fifth NFL season, signed with the Bears on a three-year, $40 million deal during the offseason after spending four years and winning a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks. He started 15 games and recoded 66 tackles (39 solo), four interceptions, seven pass defenses and a forced fumble during the 2025-26 regular season.
The Bears safety played four seasons with Cincinnati from 2017 to 2021, and was drafted in the fourth round of the NFL Draft by the Seahawks in 2022. As a Bearcat, he won the Jim Thorpe Award in 2021, given to the top defensive back in college football.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Ex-Bearcats safety Coby Bryant carted off during Bears practice
#bears
According to Hoge, Bryant went down grabbing his left knee amidst a 1 v. 1 against Bears tight end Cole Kmet. Hoge says that Bryant was visibly emotional and got onto a cart after his apparent injury.
Bryant, who is entering his fifth NFL season, signed with the Bears on a three-year, $40 million deal during the offseason after spending four years and winning a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks. He started 15 games and recoded 66 tackles (39 solo), four interceptions, seven pass defenses and a forced fumble during the 2025-26 regular season.
The Bears safety played four seasons with Cincinnati from 2017 to 2021, and was drafted in the fourth round of the NFL Draft by the Seahawks in 2022. As a Bearcat, he won the Jim Thorpe Award in 2021, given to the top defensive back in college football.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Ex-Bearcats safety Coby Bryant carted off during Bears practice
#bears
9 days ago
When Jacoby Brissett returned to full practice reps earlier this week, following the conclusion of his contract negotiation saga, he immediately elevated the first-team offense. Head coach Mike LaFleur even acknowledged that practice on Friday, July 31 was the best that his group has looked since training camp began.
But two days later, Brissett and the Cardinals' offense took a step backward.
Most notably, Brissett finished the day with two interceptions. Both resulted from poor reads. On the first, he threw directly at cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting, who undercut an out route from Michael Wilson. On the second, he never saw linebacker Cody Simon gaining depth in the flat, where he stepped in front of Marvin Harrison Jr. on another out route.
With Brissett struggling, Harrison finished the day without a single catch on just one target. Wilson caught one ball on his two targets. The lone bright spot for the starting offense was Trey McBride, who caught all six of his targets, including a touchdown during red zone work.
The biggest silver lining, though, came from the backups. Carson Beck had his best day of training camp, with a few standout throws. On one, he layered a perfect pass over a linebacker to hit Simi Fehoko over the middle. On the very next play, he stepped through a muddled pocket to find Xavier Weaver for a touchdown. Later, he went back to Weaver on the goal line, with a well-placed ball where only Weaver could catch it.
#offense #first #training
But two days later, Brissett and the Cardinals' offense took a step backward.
Most notably, Brissett finished the day with two interceptions. Both resulted from poor reads. On the first, he threw directly at cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting, who undercut an out route from Michael Wilson. On the second, he never saw linebacker Cody Simon gaining depth in the flat, where he stepped in front of Marvin Harrison Jr. on another out route.
With Brissett struggling, Harrison finished the day without a single catch on just one target. Wilson caught one ball on his two targets. The lone bright spot for the starting offense was Trey McBride, who caught all six of his targets, including a touchdown during red zone work.
The biggest silver lining, though, came from the backups. Carson Beck had his best day of training camp, with a few standout throws. On one, he layered a perfect pass over a linebacker to hit Simi Fehoko over the middle. On the very next play, he stepped through a muddled pocket to find Xavier Weaver for a touchdown. Later, he went back to Weaver on the goal line, with a well-placed ball where only Weaver could catch it.
#offense #first #training
10 days ago
The Chicago Bears were back at Halas Hall for their fourth practice of training camp on Friday. Despite a weather delay that forced it to be a closed practice, the Bears were able to get some work done in the rain.
While the offense got off to an impressive start to training camp, it was the defense's turn to shine on Saturday, aided a little by the weather conditions. Quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense struggled to get into a rhythm, and the secondary was finally able to best what's been a dominant passing game. There were also some updates in position battles at left tackle and nickel cornerback in the final practice of this first week before the pads come on Monday.
Let's recap Day 4 of Bears training camp:
Defense finally wins the day: For the first three practices, it was the offense that dominated training camp. In fact, the passing game looked unstoppable. But the defense has finally closed the gap, and they had their best practice of the summer. According to Adam Hoge, it was a "bounce back day" for the defense, where safety Coby Bryant and the secondary shined. Bryant had "a really nice interception over the top on a Caleb Williams deep ball" and he "tracked it well." Herb Howard called it a "completely different day at practice" compared to the first three days, and he praised Bryant and cornerback Jaylon Johnson as the standouts. Bryant had the one pick of Williams, but Howard said he nearly had two more. Howard said the defense was "flying around all morning."
Rough outing for Caleb William and passing game: After a dominant first three practices at training camp, quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense had their worst showing of the summer in the rain. According to Herb Howard, "Caleb was not sharp today with his accuracy nor timing. He and Luther Burden, dominant to this point in camp, could not sync up. It was a combination of timing, inaccuracy, and a drop." In the end-of-half two-minute drill, Williams threw three straight incompletions to Burden, per Bear Report. Jeff Buckhalter added that Williams had a "few rough reps/attempts/near picks" during practice. The conditions certainly impacted the passing game, as Adam Hoge noted that there were "too many drops in the slick conditions too. Most of practice was in a light rain." According to Zack Pearson, "felt like the first team offense couldn't get into a rhythm. Drops. Slipping."
#williams #bryant #offense
While the offense got off to an impressive start to training camp, it was the defense's turn to shine on Saturday, aided a little by the weather conditions. Quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense struggled to get into a rhythm, and the secondary was finally able to best what's been a dominant passing game. There were also some updates in position battles at left tackle and nickel cornerback in the final practice of this first week before the pads come on Monday.
Let's recap Day 4 of Bears training camp:
Defense finally wins the day: For the first three practices, it was the offense that dominated training camp. In fact, the passing game looked unstoppable. But the defense has finally closed the gap, and they had their best practice of the summer. According to Adam Hoge, it was a "bounce back day" for the defense, where safety Coby Bryant and the secondary shined. Bryant had "a really nice interception over the top on a Caleb Williams deep ball" and he "tracked it well." Herb Howard called it a "completely different day at practice" compared to the first three days, and he praised Bryant and cornerback Jaylon Johnson as the standouts. Bryant had the one pick of Williams, but Howard said he nearly had two more. Howard said the defense was "flying around all morning."
Rough outing for Caleb William and passing game: After a dominant first three practices at training camp, quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense had their worst showing of the summer in the rain. According to Herb Howard, "Caleb was not sharp today with his accuracy nor timing. He and Luther Burden, dominant to this point in camp, could not sync up. It was a combination of timing, inaccuracy, and a drop." In the end-of-half two-minute drill, Williams threw three straight incompletions to Burden, per Bear Report. Jeff Buckhalter added that Williams had a "few rough reps/attempts/near picks" during practice. The conditions certainly impacted the passing game, as Adam Hoge noted that there were "too many drops in the slick conditions too. Most of practice was in a light rain." According to Zack Pearson, "felt like the first team offense couldn't get into a rhythm. Drops. Slipping."
#williams #bryant #offense
