Laughter filled the locker room when cameras caught Caitlin Clark accidentally spraying champagne in her face while celebrating Team USA's international championship win. The funny moment quickly went viral on social media.
Fans and supporters joined online conversations to share humorous reactions regarding the unfiltered celebration. Boyfriend Connor McCaffery also chimed in by reposting the amusing footage on his social media story.
Team USA had just completed a 14-point comeback against France to win its fifth straight FIBA Women's World Cup ******* le. The locker room celebration started quickly, but Clark forgot to wear protective goggles before opening a champagne bottle.
"I sprayed myself in the face on accident," Clark wrote in her Instagram story. The post also included a playful message that read, "Someone get Caitlin some goggles smh."
The clip came from Overtime WBB and spread across social media soon after the final. McCaffery reposted the footage on his own story, giving fans another reason to enjoy the moment.

#clark #Social #caitlin #mccaffery

It's time to put this Tennessee **** ans rookie class to the test.
Titans rookies played a combined total of 5,397 snaps in 2025. Only the Browns, Jets and Patriots devoted a higher percentage of their total snaps to rookies than the **** ans did. Sure, quarterback Cam Ward being on the field pretty much every offensive down for the entire season boosted that number. But the **** ans have been fairly insistent under GM Mike Borgonzi that the best way to get young players up to speed is to throw them into live action as soon as they're deemed ready.
With that in mind, let's take one last look through the **** ans' Class of 2026 rookies and project how much they'll be used as the **** ans prepare for the start the season on Sept. 13 against the New York Jets at Nissan Stadium (noon CT, CBS).
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#rookies

Fans may notice something is missing from the Illini hoops schedule this season, leaving them asking, where are the big home games?
It's no secret Brad Underwood has worked hard at strengthening the Illini's non-conference schedule, from agreeing to home-and-home deals, and booking out the United Center or Madison Square Garden. It just so happens that excitement will be lacking at State Farm Center this year.
A large portion of this is luck of the draw; it's the Illini's turn to travel to Cameron Indoor and battle the Blue Devils, and they'll return the favor in 2028. The same goes for Texas Tech, who will also travel to Champaign in 2028. However, away games aren't the only hurdle Underwood's squad will face, as they meet North Carolina, Missouri, and UConn, for neutral site games. The good news is UConn is being hosted at the United Center, an arena accessible to many Illini fans.
Something fans can keep in mind is that this could potentially mean a loaded home non-con schedule for the 2027-2028 season. With a "blue blood" like Duke already scheduled for SFC, any extra addition would make for a good home schedule.
Just because Kansas or UConn isn't playing the Illini in Champaign doesn't mean there is nothing to look forward to. Penn will be meeting in Champaign on Thursday, Nov. 5, looking for a rematch to its first round NCAA tournament loss the Illini handed to them (and the return of Illini arch-nemesis Fran McCaffery). Sophomore David Mirkovic posted a career high 29 points against the Quakers, and is slated to return from a left foot surgery right in time for this game.

#return

Carla Jeffery's twin brother Carlon shared his final text exchange with her before her sudden death on Tuesday, Sept. 1
"The light you carry is special and must be protected at all times," a portion of Carlon's text message read
The Disney Channel actress was known for roles in the Zombies franchise, Shake It Up and Good Luck, Charlie
Carla Jeffery's twin brother Carlon is paying tribute to his late sister following her sudden death on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
The Zombies actress' longtime manager, Carla Alexander, announced the Disney Channel star's death in an Instagram post on Wednesday, Sept. 2. She was 33.

#tuesday #disney

Milo Manheim, Chandler Kinney and more cast members from the "Zombies" film series paid tribute to co-star Carla Jeffery following her death at 33.
On Wednesday, Kinney, who played Willa Lykensen in the Disney Channel musical movie franchise opposite Jeffery's Bree, took to Instagram and shared a series of photos of the two together.
"This doesn't feel real," the "Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin" actress wrote. "Carla, the sweetest, most sparkly gal. You made every day better and brighter with your infectious positivity."
She continued. "I think part of why you brought such effervescence to Bree (aside from your immense talent) is because that's really who you were in your heart; a bubbly, vivacious heart-of-gold cheerleader who loved nothing more than to uplift those around her."
As Kinney went on, she noted that she felt "so grateful to have known [her] love," adding, "I'm going to miss laughing with you, and watching you break out your signature splits on any and every dance floor."

#kinney #bree #heart #milo

Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Carla Jeffery, the Disney actor best known for her appearances in the ZOMBIES TV film franchise, has died at the age of 33, her agency announced Wednesday.
She died Tuesday, Carla Alexander of Alexanders Talent Management said in a statement on Instagram. Details of Jeffery's death were not provided.
"Carla was more than a client; she was family," Alexander said.
"For more than 20 years, Carla was part of the Alexanders Talent Management family, and watching her grow from a talented young girl into the beautiful, vibrant woman and actress she became was an incredible privilege," she continued in the caption to the post.
"We will remember her infectious smile, her laughter, her talent and the beautiful light she carried everywhere she went."

#beautiful

Carla Jeffery, known for playing Bree Prattle in Disney's Zombies franchise, died suddenly at 33 on Sept. 1
Jeffery's Zombies castmates, including Milo Manheim, Chandler Kinney and Trevor Tordjman, shared heartfelt tributes celebrating her positivity and vibrant personality
Jeffery also appeared in Shake It Up, Good Luck Charlie and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend during her acting career
Carla Jeffery's Zombies castmates are paying tribute to the actress following her sudden death at 33 on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Jeffery starred alongside Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly, Chandler Kinney, Trevor Tordjman, and more as cheerleader Bree Prattle in the series of musical Disney Channel Original Movies, beginning in 2018.

#jeffery

Disney Channel star Carla Jeffery passed away on September 1, 2026. She was best-known for her performance as Bree, a cheerleader and the best friend of Addison in the Zombies film series. The news was announced on her official social media handle, with fans and industry colleagues sharing their condolences.
Alexanders Talent Management announced the demise of Jeffery via a statement, which was shared on her Instagram. The statement read that Jeffery died at the age of 33. They revealed that the actress joined their organisation at age 12 and over the years they have watched her grow and turn into a wonderful woman. They added, "For more than 20 years, we had the privilege of watching her grow into a beautiful, vibrant and incredibly talented woman whose radiant smile could light up any room."
Sharing similarities between Jefferey and her Zombies character, they wrote, "As Bree in Disney's hit Zombies franchise, Carla shared her joy, humor and bright spirit with audiences around the world." The organisation stated that for them, Jeffery was not just a client they managed but was also a family member.
They further wrote, "Our hearts are with Carla's family and loved ones during this devastating time." They urged everyone to respect the privacy of her family members as they grieve this immeasurable loss. "Rest beautifully, Carla. Your light will never be forgotten," the message concluded.
The caption also read, "May be gone from this world but not from our hearts. Rest in Peace, Carla J. Jeffery." According to IMDb, other entertainment projects that Jeffery was a part of include Curb Your Enthusiasm, Torchwood, Southland, American Vandal, and others. Moreover, she voiced Mania in the Spider-Man TV series and Bree in Zombies: The Re-animated Series.

#zombies #bree

Disney star Carla Jeffery has passed away at age 33, following a storied career and major roles in projects like Zombies and Curb Your Enthusiasm. The actress' cause of death remains unknown, and her manager, Carla Alexander, announced the unexpected news in an Instagram tribute on Wednesday.
"For more than 20 years, we had the privilege of watching her grow into a beautiful, vibrant, and incredibly talented woman whose radiant smile could light up any room," her manager began, alongside a photo of Carla smiling for the camera.
Carla passed away at age 33 (@ Getty Images)
"As Bree in Disney's hit ZOMBIES franchise, Carla shared her joy, humor, and bright spirit with audiences around the world. Carla was more than a client; she was family."
Her manager continued: "Our hearts are with Carla's family and loved ones during this devastating time. We respectfully ask that their privacy be honored as they grieve this unimaginable loss. Rest beautifully, Carla. Your light will never be forgotten."

#carla #away #disney #curb

Actress Carla Jeffery, best known for her role as Bree, the bubbly Seabrook High cheerleader and Addison's best friend in Disney's Zombies franchise, died at age 33 on Tuesday, September 1.
Jeffery's passing was announced on Instagram by her talent agency, Alexanders Talent Management, in a heartfelt post captioned, "May be gone from this world but not from our hearts. Rest in Peace, Carla J. Jeffery."
Along with a photo of Jeffery, the agency shared a message that read, "It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Carla Jeffery, who passed away on September 1, 2026, at just 33 years old."
Jeffery joined Alexanders Talent Management at age 12 and remained with the agency for more than 20 years. "We had the privilege of watching her grow into a beautiful, vibrant, and incredibly talented woman whose radiant smile could light up any room," the statement read.
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#management #passing

As the top stars congregated in New York for last year's US Open, Arthur Fery was looking in from the outside.
The Briton had just crept back inside the world's top 300 after winning an ATP Challenger event in Colombia and admits it was a "bit painful" watching players at the pinnacle of the sport.
Twelve months on, the 24-year-old is rubbing shoulders with the elite at Flushing Meadows, thanks to the stunning run to the Wimbledon semi-finals which has likely changed his life forever.
Fery's career is certainly unrecognisable compared to where it was.
He starts his US Open debut against Italian 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti on Tuesday as the 33rd-ranked player in the world, the British men's number one and a recent first-time finalist on the ATP Tour.

#flushing

Rapid reaction from the Tennessee ***** ans' 24-15 loss to the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium in the final of three preseason games:
Robert Saleh, deviating from the original plan, opted to rest most – but not all – of the ***** ans' starters for this final preseason game. Cam Ward, Jeffery Simmons, Wan'Dale Robinson, Calvin Ridley and others weren't in uniform, but several expected ***** ans contributors did play. Among them: Receivers Carnell Tate, Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike, right guard Fernando Carmona Jr., defensive linemen Solomon Thomas, Jordan Elliott and Jacob Martin, nickel cornerback Marcus Harris and linebackers Cedric Gray, Anthony Hill Jr. and James Williams Sr.
It wasn't the first-string this time, but the ***** ans' defense didn't start well in this preseason game, either, giving up a 97-yard touchdown on the Bears' first offensive snap when cornerback Keydrain Calligan fell down in coverage. Later in the first half, Chicago capped a 16-play, 69-yard drive with a second TD pass for quarterback Tyson Bagent, who was 16-of-17 passing for 208 yards.
Tate did not record a catch in three preseason games. He was targeted only once against the Bears, diving unsuccessfully for a deep ball thrown by quarterback Will Levis into the end zone. While the ***** ans surely would've liked to get more production from their rookie No. 4 overall draft pick in the preseason games, it eased some concerns to see Tate bounce back from a brief rough patch and play a starring role during this past week's joint practice with the Bears.
In what might've been his final game in a ***** ans' uniform, Levis started at quarterback (Mitch Trubisky didn't play, either) and went 14-of-22 passing for 143 yards. Vols legend Hendon Hooker played the rest of the way after halftime. Cut day will be here quickly on Aug. 30. It'll be interesting to see what happens with these two quarterbacks.

#tate #game

Britain's Arthur Fery has reached his first ATP Tour final after opponent James Duckworth retired because of injury at the Winston-Salem Open.
The 24-year-old was leading 6-4 2-1 in the semi-final when his Australian opponent, who called for a medical timeout after the first set, forfeited the match.
Fery is the first Briton to reach the final of the ATP 250 event and his progress continues after his surprise run to the Wimbledon semi-finals in July.
He has also reached a career high of 33 in the world and overtaken Cameron Norrie to become British number one.
"I am really happy to be in the final," said Fery.

#fery #semi #arthur #james

The Seattle Seahawks traveled to Nashville for a joint practice with the Tennessee ****** ans on Friday morning. They'll then meet the ****** ans on Sunday in Week 2 of the preseason. Tennessee is a rebuilding team, but they should provide the Seahawks' interior offensive line with a worthwhile challenge.
The Seahawks return all three starters across the interior, with Grey Zabel, Jalen Sundell, and Anthony Bradford slated to start. Joint practice with the ****** ans should test their preparedness for the regular season. The interior defensive line is the strongest area of the ****** ans' roster.
Even though Seahawks DT Leonard Williams was named ESPN's No. 1 interior defender this past offseason, many critics believed ****** ans DT Jeffery Simmons deserved the spot. Simmons led all defensive tackles in the NFL in sacks last season. He'd get more recognition if the ****** ans weren't 3-14.
The ****** ans also signed productive DT John Franklin-Myers to a three-year contract worth more than $20 million per season earlier this offseason. Together, Franklin-Myers and Simmons could form one of the best interior duos in all of football this season. Defensive-minded head coach Robert Saleh is excited to have them.
If both Simmons and Franklin-Myers participate in Friday's joint practice, they'll push the Seahawks' interior to the limit.

#Titans #interior #franklin #defensive

The Tennessee ****** ans' defensive line has become one of the team's biggest reasons for optimism heading into the 2026 season. After a disappointing defensive performance last year, Tennessee made significant changes up front after bringing in defensive-minded head coach Robert Saleh.
Those additions have helped raise expectations for Saleh's defense. However, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF), the ****** ans' defensive line still has something to prove, as they ranked Tennessee 17th among NFL defensive lines entering the 2026 season.
While that ranking may not put the ****** ans among the league's elite defensive fronts yet, it's an intriguing starting point for a unit that could have one of the biggest impacts on a potential turnaround in Nashville.
The number 17 ranking from PFF isn't necessarily a criticism. It just shows how much room the ****** ans have to climb to prove worthy of higher recognition. Specifically, this is what PFF had to say about the ****** ans' placement in their rankings:
The strength of the ****** ans' defensive line is on the interior, where Jeffery Simmons and John Franklin-Myers have the potential to form a devastating pass-rushing duo. Simmons earned a 91.4 PFF pass-rush grade in 2025, while Franklin-Myers posted a career-high 84.3 mark in 2024.

#tennessee #line #franklin #biggest

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Vita Vea remain at an impasse over a new contract, but there may be reason to be optimistic that the situation won't ultimately end with the Pro Bowl defensive tackle being traded. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo provided an update Wednesday that should catch Buccaneers fans' attention. According to Garafolo, communication between Vea's representatives and Tampa Bay remains open, even though the two sides are far from an agreement.
Vea requested a trade after the Buccaneers and his representatives failed to agree on a contract extension. The 31-year-old is entering the final year of his current deal, which is scheduled to pay him roughly $18 million in 2026. However, the fact that the lines of communication remain open suggests Tampa Bay isn't simply preparing to move on from one of the most important players on its defense.
Garafolo also highlighted why Vea believes he deserves more money. Over the past two seasons, Vea has recorded 101 quarterback pressures and 11.5 sacks, according to Pro Football Focus. Those numbers compare favorably with other highly paid interior defensive linemen, including Jeffery Simmons, Quinnen Williams, Jalen Carter and Dexter Lawrence. Vea responded to Garafolo's post with a simple shrugging emoji, as if to say the numbers speak for themselves.
For the Buccaneers, keeping Vea would be a major boost to a defense that has already changed significantly. Tampa Bay is counting on young players such as Rueben Bain Jr. and Josiah Trotter Jr. to contribute immediately, making Vea's veteran presence and ability to command attention even more valuable. The trade request doesn't necessarily mean a trade is inevitable.
As long as Tampa Bay and Vea's representatives keep talking, a path to common ground remains. The Buccaneers could potentially restructure or extend his contract while keeping one of their most important defensive players in Tampa.

#tampa #representatives #trade #remain

Arthur Fery failed to replicate his Wimbledon heroics as he marked his return to the court with a straight-sets defeat by fifth seed Alex de Minaur in the Cincinnati Open on Monday.
Fery, who shot into the world's top 50 after his stunning run to the semi-final at the All England Club, was playing his first match since that improbable run was ended at the hands of Alexander Zverev.
And Fery showed signs of the same fighting quality as he hit back from 5-1 down in the second set to force a tie-break, before ultimately falling to a 7-5, 7-6 (7-3) defeat.
The match was subject to three rain delays as the weather continued to play havoc with the schedule in Ohio, although there were earlier wins for Flavio Cobolli and Novak Djokovic's conqueror Thiago Agustin Tirante.
In the women's competition, seventh seed Iga Swiatek stormed back from a bad start, winning 12 of the last 14 games to defeat Maria Sakkari of Greece 4-6, 6-1, 6-1.

#defeat #back #cincinnati

Arthur Fery failed to replicate his Wimbledon heroics as he marked his return to the court with a straight-sets defeat by fifth seed Alex de Minaur in the Cincinnati Open on Monday.
Fery, who shot into the world's top 50 after his stunning run to the semi-final at the All England Club, was playing his first match since that improbable run was ended at the hands of Alexander Zverev.
And Fery showed signs of the same fighting quality as he hit back from 5-1 down in the second set to force a tie-break, before ultimately falling to a 7-5, 7-6 (7-3) defeat.
The match was subject to three rain delays as the weather continued to play havoc with the schedule in Ohio, although there were earlier wins for Flavio Cobolli and Novak Djokovic's conqueror Thiago Agustin Tirante.
In the women's competition, seventh seed Iga Swiatek stormed back from a bad start, winning 12 of the last 14 games to defeat Maria Sakkari of Greece 4-6, 6-1, 6-1.

#match

Amy Hunt hailed her British quartet of "superwomen" after they successfully defended their European 4x100m relay **** le to keep Hunt on course for an historic quadruple in Birmingham on a night of back-to-back triumphs for the hosts.
Dina Asher-Smith moved joint-top of the all-time European Athletics Championships medal table with 10, the same as Polish sprinter Irena Szewinska – though the Briton has two more golds with seven and a chance, alongside Hunt, to add another from Sunday's inaugural European mixed 4x100m relay.
Asher-Smith, Hunt, Success Eduan and Imani-Lara Lansiquot blitzed to the finish in 42.05 seconds ahead of Switzerland, who took silver in 43.12s, and bronze went to Poland in 43.15 seconds.
Hunt, who sealed a European sprint double earlier in the week, when asked about the possibility of becoming the first British athlete to win four golds in a single European Championships, said: "Hopefully! We'll have to chat to the coaches about tomorrow, but I'm so, so happy for tonight.
"It was incredible to come together with these so inspiring ladies. Everyone had so much going on. We got a midwifery degree, psychology degree, history degree, and this girl (Lansiquot) wrote a play.

#european

Arthur Fery beat James Duckworth at the Cincinnati Open in his first match since his memorable run to the Wimbledon semi-finals.
The 24-year-old won 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7-4) in two hours and 34 minutes.
Fery arrived in Ohio ranked 36 in the world, a meteoric rise having been outside the top 150 at the start of the grass-court season and 114th going into Wimbledon as a wild card.
The right-hander took some time off after what he admitted was a "life-changing fortnight", before undertaking a training block at the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton.
Seeded 32nd at only his second Masters 1000 event – and the first he has entered directly through ranking – Fery broke Australian veteran Duckworth in the first game, only for a couple of foot faults to cost him in the next.

#only #ohio

Defensive tackle Vita Vea remains at odds with the Buccaneers over his contract and thus is not practicing. He wants a trade. The Buccaneers insist they aren't trading him.
Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that the Bills, 49ers and Bears are among the teams who have called the Bucs about Vea.
Vea requested a trade ahead of training camp after spending the offseason seeking a new contract.
Philadelphia's Jalen Carter, Dallas' Quinnen Williams and Tennessee's Jeffery Simmons all have signed extensions recently, with Carter now at the top of the defensive tackle market at $38 million annually. Williams ($35.3 million per season) and Simmons ($35.276 million) are close behind.
Vea now ranks 16th with an annual average of $17.75 million.

#trade

The Tennessee ******* ans and San Francisco 49ers had a scrappy joint practice on Aug. 11 in Santa Clara.
The ******* ans offense and 49ers defense were especially chippy during team practice periods during several points after plays.
"As y'all could see, the energy was hot from the first play," Carnell Tate said.
Starting left tackle Dan Moore and depth offensive tackle Austin Deculus was each thrown out of practice in different scuffles throughout the 11-on-11 periods.
Titans coach Robert Saleh has implemented a rule during training camp about throwing punches. Jeffery Simmons was kicked out of practice after throwing a punch in a scuffle with JC Latham on Aug. 4.

#throwing #francisco #clara

Two days after their first scrimmage of the summer, the Tennessee ****** ans are back at Vanderbilt Health Football Center for another training camp practice.
The ****** ans held their Blue and White Scrimmage on Aug. 7 at Nissan Stadium, showing their progress in front of fans in a scrimmage format for the first time. Now on Aug. 9, the ****** ans are back at the practice facility for their final practice before heading off to California for a week that includes a joint practice and a preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers.
In this final practice before leaving, the ****** ans will continue working on installing coach Robert Saleh's defense and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll's scheme.
Follow below for top coverage and live updates from The Tennessean staffers on-hand for the practice.
Jeffery Simmons also said his actions were inappropriate after throwing a punch in scuffle that resulted in Simmons being tossed from practice earlier this week.

#practice #scrimmage #week

Notre Dame football got its fall camp started today, and a portion of practice was open to the media.
The Irish have a loaded team, one that has plenty of returning known star power, but there are more than a few positions that still have competitive battles for starting spots as the fall gets under way. While it was just one practice, it's always interesting to see who has stood out, and it very much seems like more than a few did that earlier today.
Expectations are extremely high in South Bend, and starting off fall practice on the right foot is always a good idea. It does seem like that was the case for Notre Dame, as it very much looks like players have been chomping at the bit for camp to get started.
There were multiple media members who went to social media to say who they believed had a great practice. Take a look below who stood out for Notre Dame during its first fall practice of 2026.
A few of these aren't surprising at all, as Moore, Carr and Viliamu-Asa have plenty of hype surrounding them this season. Wide receiver Matt Jeffery is a name that I didn't expect to pop off, but that is an interesting development. Punter Jasper Scaife most likely was booming more than a few attempts which is great to see. Not surprised to see running back Nolan James on the list, as he needs to make the jump as the running back depth isn't the same as it was last fall. Transfer corner Jayden Sanders having a good first day is also great to see.

#fall #dame #Media #started

The Tennessee **** ans are one week into training camp, and the fingerprints of new head coach Robert Saleh can already be felt by all of the organization.
The **** ans do still have some questions that must be answered in camp, but one thing is starting to look more certain by the day: the **** ans' defense will be much improved in 2026. Not only have the **** ans improved the roster around Jeffery Simmons, they improved the braintrust with the additions of Saleh and defensive coordinator Gus Bradley.
How much of an improvement was it? Zachary Pereles and the staff at CBS Sports looked at the defensive playcallers across the league and have Saleh clearly inside the top 10.
No. 6: Robert Saleh, **** ans coach
Points: 49 | Highest rank: 2 | Lowest rank: 10

#robert #much #defensive #rank

The Tennessee ****** ans took to the field on Tuesday, and tempers boiled over and a punch was thrown, leading to Jeffery Simmons being ejected from practice.
The offense and defense had some spirited competition, but the defense won the day, as the uneven offense sputtered throughout the morning. Even though Cam Ward hit the highlights with a long touchdown to Carnell Tate, his inaccuracies early set the tone.
The intensity was up, and so was the competition, and a few players stood out. Here is a breakdown of some of the players who made an impact today.
Not only did Williams pull in a one-handed interception off Mitch Trubisky, but he also broke up another pass attempt and was all over the field. Williams is clearly battling with Elic Ayomanor for having the best camp, and has to maintain that consistency.
Taylor did give up the big completion to Tate, but other than that was physical and outstanding. The ****** ans are counting on Taylor to help solidify the secondary, and he and Cor'Dale Flott are both showing up.

#williams #field #Competition

The Tennessee **** ans totally revamped their defensive line this offseason. They hired Robert Saleh to be the new head coach. Saleh came in and reimagined the defensive line in his vision.
It started when the **** ans traded for Jermaine Johnson II. They signed John Franklin-Myers, Jordan Elliott, and Jacob Martin in free agency. Mike Borgonzi also traded for Solomon Thomas. Saleh coached all five of these players in New York and San Francisco.
Of course, they're joining Jeffery Simmons, who inked a historic extension with the **** ans earlier this offseason. Saleh will attempt to develop sophomore Femi Oladejo. The **** ans also drafted Keldric Faulk with a first-round pick. Faulk was another Saleh-approved addition, given his similar length and build to Arik Armstead. The aforementioned eight players will essentially be the **** ans' defensive line rotation this season.
Coach Saleh is expected to field an aggressive, attacking-style defense. That's the focal point of his defense. It should lead to impressive sack numbers for the **** ans' defense. Expectations are high.
Given the **** ans' lack of talent at EDGE last season, defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson actually did an excellent job manufacturing pressure. An All-Pro season from Simmons helped. The **** ans ranked 12th (tied) in the league in sacks with 42. That exceeded preseason expectations.

#saleh #season #defense #faulk

The first week of Tennessee **** ans training camp is in the books, and while it's still early, several players have already begun separating themselves from the pack. Between Robert Saleh's demanding practices, Brian Daboll's new-look offense, and a handful of standout performances, week one provided plenty of reasons for optimism. It also provided a few areas of concern.
Here are the biggest winners and losers after the **** ans' first three practices of training camp.
It's hard to ask for a better start to camp for the young wide receivers. Tate has consistently been one of Cam Ward's favorite targets throughout offseason training, making contested catches and finding the end zone in red-zone drills. He has looked every bit like the impact receiver Tennessee hoped it drafted with the fourth overall pick.
Second-year wideout Elic Ayomanor arguably made the best catches of the day in each of their final two practices of the week. He might have fallen in the depth chart this season, but his impact is destined to be bigger following a promising rookie season.
Jeffery Simmons continues to dominate, while newcomers John Franklin-Myers and Jermaine Johnson have helped generate consistent pressure. Robert Saleh's defensive philosophy is already showing up with an aggressive front that has disrupted the offense throughout the week.

#practices #robert

One of the biggest moves of the Tennessee ******* ans' offseason was trading T'Vondre Sweat to the New York Jets to reunite Robert Saleh with edge rusher Jermaine Johnson and bolster the edge position. Through two days of training camp, it appears like that was a home run.
Johnson has looked the part, has had some solid reps against left tackle Dan Moore, and is taking advantage of his opportunity playing alongside Jeffery Simmons and John Franklin-Myers.
After Day 2, Johnson met with the media and made it clear that this is only the beginning, and both the intensity and physicality will ramp up next week, saying, "They don't know what's coming when we get the pads on."
The sentiment has been echoed through the first three days of training camp, with Saleh hinting that this could be some of the players' most intense training camp of their careers. Couple that with a new-look defense that appears to have embraced the attacking style, and it is shaping up as a competitive and entertaining training camp.
This article originally appeared on ******* ans Wire: ******* ans' Jermaine Johnson ready for padded practices to begin

#johnson

Eagles' defensive pair not focused on contract extension talks originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Just ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles' training camp, the team announced it was signing defensive tackle Jordan Carter to a four-year contract extension worth $152 million. This extension will make him the highest-paid defensive tackle in the history of the NFL, surpassing the Tennessee ***** ans' Jeffery Simmons, who put pen to paper on a deal worth $105.8 million earlier in the offseason.
When discussing the extension at the training camp, Eagles' executive vice president, Howie Roseman, made a remark about the safety of fans' jerseys for certain players, without saying their names; it'd be presumed that he was talking about cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean.
Mitchell, who was just named within the NFL's top 100 players earlier in the week, isn't in a contract year, with next season being his last guaranteed season in the City of Brotherly Love, given that the 2028 season lies under a team option. A similar thing can be said for DeJean, who has another year left on his contract, meaning the team's front office doesn't exactly have to rush to get either of their players similar extensions.
Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean don’t sound like they’re letting the possibility of big paydays within the next year distract them from this season.#EaglesSportsRadioWIPKYWNewsradiopic.twitter.com/bK7CEexrW3

#extension #year #mitchell #dejean