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Training camp is filled with position battles, but not all of them receive the same attention. This time around, much of the focus has centered on the Philadelphia Eagles' wide receiver competition. There have also been conversations about a possible late safety addition by Howie Roseman as the backend of Vic Fangio's defense remains a talking point.
There's the backup quarterback race, Tanner McKee vs. Andy Dalton. No one, however, should ignore another important battle, one quietly taking shape among the backups along the offensive line. Drew Kendall may be one of the early winners.
Per multiple sources who have attended camp, the second-year veteran has consistently found himself in a prominent role whenever the Eagles have needed reinforcements up front. More importantly, he has continued to make the most of those opportunities. He has received rave reviews for his work.
One of the clearest indicators of a player's standing during training camp isn't what coaches say. It's where they place him. Kendall has repeatedly been among the first offensive linemen called upon when the Eagles need someone to step into a larger role.
Whether filling in at guard or handling additional responsibilities with various units, his workload suggests the coaching staff has developed a growing level of trust in him. That trust isn't handed out freely, especially in Philadelphia.
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There's the backup quarterback race, Tanner McKee vs. Andy Dalton. No one, however, should ignore another important battle, one quietly taking shape among the backups along the offensive line. Drew Kendall may be one of the early winners.
Per multiple sources who have attended camp, the second-year veteran has consistently found himself in a prominent role whenever the Eagles have needed reinforcements up front. More importantly, he has continued to make the most of those opportunities. He has received rave reviews for his work.
One of the clearest indicators of a player's standing during training camp isn't what coaches say. It's where they place him. Kendall has repeatedly been among the first offensive linemen called upon when the Eagles need someone to step into a larger role.
Whether filling in at guard or handling additional responsibilities with various units, his workload suggests the coaching staff has developed a growing level of trust in him. That trust isn't handed out freely, especially in Philadelphia.
#kendall #offensive #trust
11 hours ago
Coming off back-to-back World Series ******* les, the Los Angeles Dodgers spared no expense in the offseason and signed Edwin Díaz and Kyle Tucker.
Tucker has struggled this year, but is showing some signs of life. Díaz, however, has spent most of the year on the injured list and has looked awful when he is on the mound. He underwent surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow in April.
He has pitched in 12 games this year and has a 10.80 ERA. He has blown three saves, and has a 14.3% walk rate right now. On Saturday, he surrendered back-to-back triples to start the ninth inning, allowing the Arizona Diamondbacks to tie the game. His velocity has crept back up after his return, but the quality of his stuff is not the same.
The Dodgers clearly expected more out of the three-time Reliever of the Year Award winner. However, his struggles are not the biggest surprise. He has gone through stretches like this in the past, and then bounces back. In 2024, he struggled greatly. Notably, he missed the 2023 season with an injury.
The Dodgers cannot rely on him to close games right now and may need to move him out of a leverage role for a while. Tanner Scott is capable of closing games and should be the closer moving forward until Díaz can prove he deserves the ball in the ninth.
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Tucker has struggled this year, but is showing some signs of life. Díaz, however, has spent most of the year on the injured list and has looked awful when he is on the mound. He underwent surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow in April.
He has pitched in 12 games this year and has a 10.80 ERA. He has blown three saves, and has a 14.3% walk rate right now. On Saturday, he surrendered back-to-back triples to start the ninth inning, allowing the Arizona Diamondbacks to tie the game. His velocity has crept back up after his return, but the quality of his stuff is not the same.
The Dodgers clearly expected more out of the three-time Reliever of the Year Award winner. However, his struggles are not the biggest surprise. He has gone through stretches like this in the past, and then bounces back. In 2024, he struggled greatly. Notably, he missed the 2023 season with an injury.
The Dodgers cannot rely on him to close games right now and may need to move him out of a leverage role for a while. Tanner Scott is capable of closing games and should be the closer moving forward until Díaz can prove he deserves the ball in the ninth.
#Dodgers
1 day ago
CHICAGO (AP) — The struggling Chicago White Sox optioned rookie left-hander Noah Schultz and rookie right-hander David Sandlin to Triple-A Charlotte, and recalled highly regarded prospects Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal before Saturday's game against Cleveland.
The White Sox, who have lost four in a row and five of their last six, entered Saturday at 59-56, in first place in the AL Central.
The 23-year-old Schultz left Friday's 8-2 loss to the Guardians after getting just one out and allowing two runs on three hits. He was relieved by Sandlin, who closed out the first, then tossed three scoreless innings before allowing five runs in the fifth and another in the sixth.
Schultz made 14 starts but struggled with consistency. He's 3-9 with a 6.60 ERA and 59 strikeouts in 65 1/3 innings.
Manager Will Venable said he made a mistake on Friday when he went to to mound in the first after pitching coach Zach Bove had already visited Schultz earlier in the inning. That forced the White Sox to bring in Sandlin earlier than wanted for a 5 1/3-inning outing.
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The White Sox, who have lost four in a row and five of their last six, entered Saturday at 59-56, in first place in the AL Central.
The 23-year-old Schultz left Friday's 8-2 loss to the Guardians after getting just one out and allowing two runs on three hits. He was relieved by Sandlin, who closed out the first, then tossed three scoreless innings before allowing five runs in the fifth and another in the sixth.
Schultz made 14 starts but struggled with consistency. He's 3-9 with a 6.60 ERA and 59 strikeouts in 65 1/3 innings.
Manager Will Venable said he made a mistake on Friday when he went to to mound in the first after pitching coach Zach Bove had already visited Schultz earlier in the inning. That forced the White Sox to bring in Sandlin earlier than wanted for a 5 1/3-inning outing.
#allowing
1 day ago
In a bit of top pitching prospect musical chairs, word broke early Saturday morning that Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal were getting the call to the South Side, with fellow rookies Noah Schultz and David Sandlin heading down to Charlotte.
White Sox sources confirmed the news to multiple outlets, with Future Sox first getting the news out.
While not the impetus for the moves, they couldn't come at a better time for a depleted White Sox bullpen, whose fatigue was further exacerbated on Friday night when manager Will Venable missed Zach Bove's mound visit four batters into the game and trotted out to chat with Schultz after a two-run single, forcing the lefthander's early exit. Despite throwing just 23 pitches, Schultz is burned for the next four days, and Sandlin had thrown just 18 ⅓ innings since June 26 while battling minor injury (he tossed 96 on Friday night in emergency relief of Schultz).
Smith, the No. 2 prospect in the White Sox system per MLB, and McDougal (No. 4), both are starting pitchers but have taken on reduced workloads in 2026 due to injuries.
Smith struggled through a shoulder impingement that sidelined him from mid-June to mid-July, but holds a 1.43 ERA in six games out of the Knights pen since his return.
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White Sox sources confirmed the news to multiple outlets, with Future Sox first getting the news out.
While not the impetus for the moves, they couldn't come at a better time for a depleted White Sox bullpen, whose fatigue was further exacerbated on Friday night when manager Will Venable missed Zach Bove's mound visit four batters into the game and trotted out to chat with Schultz after a two-run single, forcing the lefthander's early exit. Despite throwing just 23 pitches, Schultz is burned for the next four days, and Sandlin had thrown just 18 ⅓ innings since June 26 while battling minor injury (he tossed 96 on Friday night in emergency relief of Schultz).
Smith, the No. 2 prospect in the White Sox system per MLB, and McDougal (No. 4), both are starting pitchers but have taken on reduced workloads in 2026 due to injuries.
Smith struggled through a shoulder impingement that sidelined him from mid-June to mid-July, but holds a 1.43 ERA in six games out of the Knights pen since his return.
#sandlin #prospect #early #getting
1 day ago
Days after being waived by the Las Vegas Raiders, safety Tanner Wall quickly landed with the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins officially announced that they have signed Wall on Friday.
Wall was a free agent after not being selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, where he had been signed by the Raiders. He had been a starter for the BYU Cougars since 2024, earning All-Big 12 honors.
In his first two college seasons, 2021 and 2022, he was listed as a wide receiver. Then, before the 2023 season, he switched to safety and became a full-time starter.
The Dolphins decided to bring him on board because they were still looking for safety prospects.
Wall joined DJ & PK on the KSL Sports Zone last month, saying:
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Wall was a free agent after not being selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, where he had been signed by the Raiders. He had been a starter for the BYU Cougars since 2024, earning All-Big 12 honors.
In his first two college seasons, 2021 and 2022, he was listed as a wide receiver. Then, before the 2023 season, he switched to safety and became a full-time starter.
The Dolphins decided to bring him on board because they were still looking for safety prospects.
Wall joined DJ & PK on the KSL Sports Zone last month, saying:
#safety #tanner
2 days ago
Pablo Torre reported on yet another potential salary cap circumvention move by Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers. Stephen A. Smith thinks that if it's real, the NBA should be ruthless.
Kawhi Leonard was supposed to be back with the Toronto Raptors by now. The only thing that's stopped him is the ongoing NBA investigation into his time with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Pablo Torre reported in 2025 that Leonard and the franchise had tried to circumvent the league's salary cap. The claim is that they did so by getting him bogus sponsorship money through Aspiration.
Torre added to that this week, with a report suggesting that this same thing had also happened with another team sponsor, Daktronics. It's no surprise that the NBA world is starting to lose its patience.
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Kawhi Leonard was supposed to be back with the Toronto Raptors by now. The only thing that's stopped him is the ongoing NBA investigation into his time with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Pablo Torre reported in 2025 that Leonard and the franchise had tried to circumvent the league's salary cap. The claim is that they did so by getting him bogus sponsorship money through Aspiration.
Torre added to that this week, with a report suggesting that this same thing had also happened with another team sponsor, Daktronics. It's no surprise that the NBA world is starting to lose its patience.
Photo by Tanner Pearson/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images
#torre
4 days ago
The Mets let a three-run lead slip away before fighting back to beat the Cleveland Guardians, 6-5, in extra innings.
New York rallied in the ninth and tied the game at 5-5 thanks to Brayan Rocchio's fielding error on A.J. Ewing's hard grounder with the bases loaded. Bo Bichette then put the Mets back up with an RBI-single down the right field line in the 10th inning and Daniel Duarte found a way to close it down and get the save.
-- Defense was on display early by both teams. Carson Benge made a spectacular running catch in the right field corner to end of first inning, and then Guardians CF Petey Halpin smashed into the wall to rob Jared Young of extra bases in the top of the second inning. Bo Bichette stuck with the theme in the bottom of the second and made an over-the-shoulder grab in shallow left field for the third out
-- After four of the first six Mets batters struck out, Brett Baty and Jorge Polanco (who snapped an 0-for-26 streak) launched back-to-back home runs in the top of the third inning off Tanner Bibee, giving New York a 2-0 lead.
Young got his revenge in the fourth inning, ripping an RBI double to right field that extended the Mets' lead to 3-0.
#bichette
New York rallied in the ninth and tied the game at 5-5 thanks to Brayan Rocchio's fielding error on A.J. Ewing's hard grounder with the bases loaded. Bo Bichette then put the Mets back up with an RBI-single down the right field line in the 10th inning and Daniel Duarte found a way to close it down and get the save.
-- Defense was on display early by both teams. Carson Benge made a spectacular running catch in the right field corner to end of first inning, and then Guardians CF Petey Halpin smashed into the wall to rob Jared Young of extra bases in the top of the second inning. Bo Bichette stuck with the theme in the bottom of the second and made an over-the-shoulder grab in shallow left field for the third out
-- After four of the first six Mets batters struck out, Brett Baty and Jorge Polanco (who snapped an 0-for-26 streak) launched back-to-back home runs in the top of the third inning off Tanner Bibee, giving New York a 2-0 lead.
Young got his revenge in the fourth inning, ripping an RBI double to right field that extended the Mets' lead to 3-0.
#bichette
4 days ago
New England Patriots tight end C.J. Dippre is officially off the physically unable to perform list.
The second-year former Alabama standout was in uniform for Wednesday's walkthrough practice after opening up training camp on the PUP list, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss.
Dippre signed with the Patriots in May 2025, after going undrafted that year. He was signed to the active roster last November, but he spent most of the year on the practice squad.
Dippre was spotted on the practice field Wednesday wearing a brace on his left wrist. That had some wondering if he was out due to a wrist injury. Whatever the case may be, the Patriots are certainly glad to have him back in the fold to help improve their tight end depth.
Dippre has some ground to make up with Eli Raridon sliding into the No. 2 tight end role behind Hunter Henry. Rookie Tanner Arkin has also stepped up as the primary blocking, No. 3, tight end option.
#england
The second-year former Alabama standout was in uniform for Wednesday's walkthrough practice after opening up training camp on the PUP list, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss.
Dippre signed with the Patriots in May 2025, after going undrafted that year. He was signed to the active roster last November, but he spent most of the year on the practice squad.
Dippre was spotted on the practice field Wednesday wearing a brace on his left wrist. That had some wondering if he was out due to a wrist injury. Whatever the case may be, the Patriots are certainly glad to have him back in the fold to help improve their tight end depth.
Dippre has some ground to make up with Eli Raridon sliding into the No. 2 tight end role behind Hunter Henry. Rookie Tanner Arkin has also stepped up as the primary blocking, No. 3, tight end option.
#england
4 days ago
A.J. Ewing – CF
Francisco Lindor – SS
Bo Bichette – 3B
Carson Benge – RF
Jared Young – 1B
Francisco Alvarez – C
Brett Baty – LF
Jorge Polanco – DH
Marcus Semien – 2B
Christian Scott – RHP
Steven Kwan – LF
Chase DeLauter – DH
Jo Adell – RF
Nathaniel Lowe – 1B
Travis Bazzana – 2B
Brayan Rocchio – SS
Petey Halpin – CF
Patrick Bailey – C
Angel Genao – 3B
Tanner Bibee – RHP
First pitch: 6:40 PM EDT
TV: SNY
Radio: Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App, 92.3 HD2
#audacy #ewing #carson
Francisco Lindor – SS
Bo Bichette – 3B
Carson Benge – RF
Jared Young – 1B
Francisco Alvarez – C
Brett Baty – LF
Jorge Polanco – DH
Marcus Semien – 2B
Christian Scott – RHP
Steven Kwan – LF
Chase DeLauter – DH
Jo Adell – RF
Nathaniel Lowe – 1B
Travis Bazzana – 2B
Brayan Rocchio – SS
Petey Halpin – CF
Patrick Bailey – C
Angel Genao – 3B
Tanner Bibee – RHP
First pitch: 6:40 PM EDT
TV: SNY
Radio: Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App, 92.3 HD2
#audacy #ewing #carson
5 days ago
PHILADELPHIA − Eagles quarterback Andy Dalton says he likes rotating back and forth with Tanner McKee between the second and third units.
The part he likes the most is not knowing from day to day, and even series to series, as the Eagles go through their first full week of training camp with the two quarterbacks battling to back up Jalen Hurts.
That is something new for the 38-year-old Dalton, who has thrown for just under 40,000 yards in his career as he enters his 16th NFL season.
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"You kind of don't know when exactly we're going to be going in," Dalton said after practice on Aug. 4. "And that fits the role of the backup ... The first couple of days, we're trying to figure out, when is it going to be our time? When are we in? When not? Now, at this point, it's just like let me know when I'm going in."
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The part he likes the most is not knowing from day to day, and even series to series, as the Eagles go through their first full week of training camp with the two quarterbacks battling to back up Jalen Hurts.
That is something new for the 38-year-old Dalton, who has thrown for just under 40,000 yards in his career as he enters his 16th NFL season.
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"You kind of don't know when exactly we're going to be going in," Dalton said after practice on Aug. 4. "And that fits the role of the backup ... The first couple of days, we're trying to figure out, when is it going to be our time? When are we in? When not? Now, at this point, it's just like let me know when I'm going in."
#going #first #we 're
6 days ago
Midweek action is here. All kickoff times are in EST. Leagues Cup games are available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, in addition to any other options listed. Let's get into it!
Celtic vs Dundee FC, 2:30p on Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo: Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty, and Celtic begin the Scottish league season against Dundee.
Sparta Prague vs Lyon, 2p: Tanner Tessmann and OL face Sparta Prague in the third round of Champions League qualifying.
USA U20 vs Guatemala U20, 9p on FS2, Fubo, ViX: The U20 boys look to advance in the Concacaf U20 Championship quarterfinal.
Tigres vs Real Salt Lake, 10p on FS1, TUDN, UniMás, Fubo, Univision NOW: Diego Luna and RSL face off with Tigres UANL in Leagues Cup. Zavier Gozo is likely out injured for RSL.
#celtic #sparta #season #league
Celtic vs Dundee FC, 2:30p on Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo: Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty, and Celtic begin the Scottish league season against Dundee.
Sparta Prague vs Lyon, 2p: Tanner Tessmann and OL face Sparta Prague in the third round of Champions League qualifying.
USA U20 vs Guatemala U20, 9p on FS2, Fubo, ViX: The U20 boys look to advance in the Concacaf U20 Championship quarterfinal.
Tigres vs Real Salt Lake, 10p on FS1, TUDN, UniMás, Fubo, Univision NOW: Diego Luna and RSL face off with Tigres UANL in Leagues Cup. Zavier Gozo is likely out injured for RSL.
#celtic #sparta #season #league
7 days ago
Shay Martin announced that she has remarried about one year after her husband Tanner Martin's death from stage 4 colon cancer
The influencer emphasized in an Instagram video that "moving forward is not the same as moving on"
She tells PEOPLE in an exclusive statement that "love does not erase love"
Shay Martin has found love again.
The influencer announced in an Instagram video on Sunday, Aug. 2, that she has remarried following the death of her husband Tanner Martin from stage 4 colon cancer in June 2025.
#husband #stage
The influencer emphasized in an Instagram video that "moving forward is not the same as moving on"
She tells PEOPLE in an exclusive statement that "love does not erase love"
Shay Martin has found love again.
The influencer announced in an Instagram video on Sunday, Aug. 2, that she has remarried following the death of her husband Tanner Martin from stage 4 colon cancer in June 2025.
#husband #stage
9 days ago
CLEVELAND (AP) — Geraldo Perdomo and Gabriel Moreno had back-to-back RBI singles off Erik Sabrowski in a four-run eighth inning, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night.
Ketel Marte also singled home a run in the eighth as the Diamondbacks won their third straight game and moved into sole possession of the second wild-card spot in the National League. Arizona, which didn't advance a runner past second base in the first seven innings, is an NL-best 13-5 since July 9.
Jonathan Loaisiga (3-3) pitched a scoreless seventh for the win. Brandyn Garcia worked the ninth for his third save, wrapping up a combined three-hitter that began with rookie Mitch Bratt throwing five innings.
Guardians starter Tanner Bibee (4-11) allowed two runs and three hits in 7 1/3 innings. Sabrowski entered with two runners aboard and issued a walk to Corbin Carroll before Perdomo and Moreno both delivered.
Carroll scored on Moreno's base hit when right fielder Angel Martínez committed a fielding error.
#moreno #diamondbacks
Ketel Marte also singled home a run in the eighth as the Diamondbacks won their third straight game and moved into sole possession of the second wild-card spot in the National League. Arizona, which didn't advance a runner past second base in the first seven innings, is an NL-best 13-5 since July 9.
Jonathan Loaisiga (3-3) pitched a scoreless seventh for the win. Brandyn Garcia worked the ninth for his third save, wrapping up a combined three-hitter that began with rookie Mitch Bratt throwing five innings.
Guardians starter Tanner Bibee (4-11) allowed two runs and three hits in 7 1/3 innings. Sabrowski entered with two runners aboard and issued a walk to Corbin Carroll before Perdomo and Moreno both delivered.
Carroll scored on Moreno's base hit when right fielder Angel Martínez committed a fielding error.
#moreno #diamondbacks
9 days ago
The San Francisco 49ers on Friday made a handful of roster moves to bring in tight end Josiah Deguara and wide receiver Trenton Irwin.
In a pair of corresponding moves the 49ers waived cornerback Derrick Canteen and waived recently-signed TE Tanner McLachlan with an injury designation.
Deguara is a Santa Rosa native who entered the NFL in 2020 as a third-round pick of the Green Bay Packers. He spent four seasons in Green Bay, one in Jacksonville and one in Arizona. In six NFL seasons he has 12 starts in 77 games. Deguara has 53 receptions for 473 yards and three touchdowns as a pro. He has a real chance to stick on the back end of the roster depending on how many TEs the 49ers keep.
Irwin figures to be more of a camp body than an actual candidate to make the final roster. He was part of a workout that featured three veteran wide receivers earlier in the week. Irwin last played in the NFL in 2024 when he was with the Cincinnati Bengals where he spent his entire six-year career. During his Bengals tenure he hauled in 46 passes for 601 yards and five touchdowns.
The 49ers badly need WRs who can take reps in training camp and the preseason. As a seasoned pro it wouldn't be a surprise if Irwin does enough in camp to land a spot on the 49ers' practice squad.
#moves
In a pair of corresponding moves the 49ers waived cornerback Derrick Canteen and waived recently-signed TE Tanner McLachlan with an injury designation.
Deguara is a Santa Rosa native who entered the NFL in 2020 as a third-round pick of the Green Bay Packers. He spent four seasons in Green Bay, one in Jacksonville and one in Arizona. In six NFL seasons he has 12 starts in 77 games. Deguara has 53 receptions for 473 yards and three touchdowns as a pro. He has a real chance to stick on the back end of the roster depending on how many TEs the 49ers keep.
Irwin figures to be more of a camp body than an actual candidate to make the final roster. He was part of a workout that featured three veteran wide receivers earlier in the week. Irwin last played in the NFL in 2024 when he was with the Cincinnati Bengals where he spent his entire six-year career. During his Bengals tenure he hauled in 46 passes for 601 yards and five touchdowns.
The 49ers badly need WRs who can take reps in training camp and the preseason. As a seasoned pro it wouldn't be a surprise if Irwin does enough in camp to land a spot on the 49ers' practice squad.
#moves
11 days ago
During the first day of training camp practice for the Jacksonville Jaguars, rookie tight ends Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol each saw their share of opportunities with the first-team offense.
Certainly, those opportunities speak to what they've put on film throughout the offseason and the work they've put in away from the practice field. But as head coach Liam Coen described after practice, he also wants to put the rookies in some new situations to see how they respond.
"It's also trying to put them in some positions that maybe are a little uncomfortable early on, like putting them in some positions that we got to go see what they can do in terms of that," Coen said. "And not that we know what Hunter and know what Quinton can do -- I think both those guys had good days as well, Hunter and Q -- we got to see what these guys can do against NFL competition, against a good defensive line, whether it's with the first group or the second group."
Boerkircher was a terrific blocking tight end at the college level and the Jaguars believe he can impact the passing game as well. That well-rounded skill set, especially when paired with Brenton Strange and all he can do, can help add a new layer to the offense and open up the playbook for Coen.
Koziol, meanwhile, was more of a pass-catching threat during his college career.
#coen #first #jaguars #tight
Certainly, those opportunities speak to what they've put on film throughout the offseason and the work they've put in away from the practice field. But as head coach Liam Coen described after practice, he also wants to put the rookies in some new situations to see how they respond.
"It's also trying to put them in some positions that maybe are a little uncomfortable early on, like putting them in some positions that we got to go see what they can do in terms of that," Coen said. "And not that we know what Hunter and know what Quinton can do -- I think both those guys had good days as well, Hunter and Q -- we got to see what these guys can do against NFL competition, against a good defensive line, whether it's with the first group or the second group."
Boerkircher was a terrific blocking tight end at the college level and the Jaguars believe he can impact the passing game as well. That well-rounded skill set, especially when paired with Brenton Strange and all he can do, can help add a new layer to the offense and open up the playbook for Coen.
Koziol, meanwhile, was more of a pass-catching threat during his college career.
#coen #first #jaguars #tight
11 days ago
The LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard are currently under investigation over a possible circumvention of the salary cap rules.
Since the scandal broke last year, the NBA has been conducting an independent investigation into the LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard over allegations of salary cap circumvention.
However, even though this investigation is still ongoing, both the LA Clippers and the NBPA (National Basketball Players ****** ociation) have plans to escalate the matter further.
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According to a report by Baxter Holmes of ESPN, sources close to the LA Clippers and the NBPA are going to be keeping an eye on the investigation into Kawhi Leonard.
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Since the scandal broke last year, the NBA has been conducting an independent investigation into the LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard over allegations of salary cap circumvention.
However, even though this investigation is still ongoing, both the LA Clippers and the NBPA (National Basketball Players ****** ociation) have plans to escalate the matter further.
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According to a report by Baxter Holmes of ESPN, sources close to the LA Clippers and the NBPA are going to be keeping an eye on the investigation into Kawhi Leonard.
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11 days ago
After seeing his teammates erupt into a brawl on day one of the Cincinnati Bengals' training camp, Joe Burrow had his say.
The scuffle between the offensive and defensive unit came about after Ja'Marr Chase talked trash to the defensive unit.
As the leader of the team, one might imagine Burrow was frustrated and upset seeing his teammates get into a fight on the first day of training camp. But that doesn't seem to be the case.
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Speaking to reporters after the first day of Cincinnati Bengals training camp, QB Joe Burrow was asked what he made of the fight between Ja'Marr Chase and DJ Tanner.
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The scuffle between the offensive and defensive unit came about after Ja'Marr Chase talked trash to the defensive unit.
As the leader of the team, one might imagine Burrow was frustrated and upset seeing his teammates get into a fight on the first day of training camp. But that doesn't seem to be the case.
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Speaking to reporters after the first day of Cincinnati Bengals training camp, QB Joe Burrow was asked what he made of the fight between Ja'Marr Chase and DJ Tanner.
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11 days ago
Jalen Hurts did not wait for a question to establish the Philadelphia Eagles' standard for the 2026 season.
Hurts opened his first training camp news conference with a statement about the offseason, the workouts he organized with teammates and the importance of strengthening relationships throughout the offense.
"Really good summer," Hurts said. "We got a lot of work in, got a lot of guys together and definitely grew closer. The mentality is 100 percent alignment, zero entitlement."
The message reflects Hurts' approach to leading a roster filled with accomplished and highly paid players. Philadelphia has Pro Bowl selections, All-Pro performers and players with championship experience, but Hurts does not believe previous success guarantees future results. His offseason work amid A.J. Brown's departure was designed to build the alignment he referenced. Hurts trained with quarterbacks Tanner McKee, Andy Dalton and Cole Payton in Orlando, Florida, while several wide receivers and tight ends participated in throwing sessions.
DeVonta Smith, Hollywood Brown, Dontayvion Wicks, Elijah Moore, Dallas Goedert and rookie Eli Stowers were among the offensive players involved. First-round receiver Makai Lemon joined the sessions after working through a hamstring injury. The workouts allowed teammates to develop timing while learning how each player communicates and responds to coaching. That familiarity is particularly important as Philadelphia installs Sean Mannion's offense and incorporates several new skill-position players.
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Hurts opened his first training camp news conference with a statement about the offseason, the workouts he organized with teammates and the importance of strengthening relationships throughout the offense.
"Really good summer," Hurts said. "We got a lot of work in, got a lot of guys together and definitely grew closer. The mentality is 100 percent alignment, zero entitlement."
The message reflects Hurts' approach to leading a roster filled with accomplished and highly paid players. Philadelphia has Pro Bowl selections, All-Pro performers and players with championship experience, but Hurts does not believe previous success guarantees future results. His offseason work amid A.J. Brown's departure was designed to build the alignment he referenced. Hurts trained with quarterbacks Tanner McKee, Andy Dalton and Cole Payton in Orlando, Florida, while several wide receivers and tight ends participated in throwing sessions.
DeVonta Smith, Hollywood Brown, Dontayvion Wicks, Elijah Moore, Dallas Goedert and rookie Eli Stowers were among the offensive players involved. First-round receiver Makai Lemon joined the sessions after working through a hamstring injury. The workouts allowed teammates to develop timing while learning how each player communicates and responds to coaching. That familiarity is particularly important as Philadelphia installs Sean Mannion's offense and incorporates several new skill-position players.
#hurts #workouts #teammates #work
16 days ago
Based on the New England Patriots' 2026 offseason moves, the organization made improving quarterback Drake Maye's offensive weapons a priority. In the process, the Patriots added to a previously aging tight end room.
Following an Austin Hooper exit to the Atlanta Falcons in free agency, New England signed hybrid tight end Julian Hill. It also selected Notre Dame's Eli Raridon in the third round of the NFL Draft. However, a season-ending injury to Hill during a spring practice left a void in the group that remains unresolved.
In the final edition of our Patriots training camp preview series, we'll take a look at New England's tight end corps in its entirety and discuss the biggest takeaways heading into the summer practices.
*Denotes player on the Pats Pulpit 53-man roster projection
Starters: Hunter Henry (31)*, Eli Raridon (22/R)* | Backups: Tanner Arkin (22/R)*, Jack Westover (27), C.J. Dippre (24), Mitch Van Vooren (25), Jeremiah Franklin (22) | IR: Julian Hill (25)
#hill #tight #drake
Following an Austin Hooper exit to the Atlanta Falcons in free agency, New England signed hybrid tight end Julian Hill. It also selected Notre Dame's Eli Raridon in the third round of the NFL Draft. However, a season-ending injury to Hill during a spring practice left a void in the group that remains unresolved.
In the final edition of our Patriots training camp preview series, we'll take a look at New England's tight end corps in its entirety and discuss the biggest takeaways heading into the summer practices.
*Denotes player on the Pats Pulpit 53-man roster projection
Starters: Hunter Henry (31)*, Eli Raridon (22/R)* | Backups: Tanner Arkin (22/R)*, Jack Westover (27), C.J. Dippre (24), Mitch Van Vooren (25), Jeremiah Franklin (22) | IR: Julian Hill (25)
#hill #tight #drake
17 days ago
Every player wants to hit the ground running and start the new season fast once training camp begins. But for which Jacksonville Jaguars players is this a must?
The reasons a strong training camp showing is vital can vary from player to player, but all three of these offensive players require a quick start once practices begin.
Long's roster spot is in jeopardy this year. The additions of Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol in the draft have made for a crowded tight end room. More likely than not, Long and Quintin Morris are competing for one roster spot.
While Long brings pass-catching upside to the position, Morris is the better blocker and more heavily contributes on special teams, with those two areas potentially being viewed as more valuable by the coaching staff. If Long is going to make a strong roster push, he'll have to show he can contribute as a blocker and on teams.
Similarly to Long, Edoga was on the roster last year, but he could be on the outside looking in this season. Edoga has the versatility to play both guard and tackle -- which is valuable -- but the Jaguars invested top 100 picks the last two years in the offensive line unit, selecting Wyatt Milum and Emmanuel Pregnon.
#long #roster #morris #once
The reasons a strong training camp showing is vital can vary from player to player, but all three of these offensive players require a quick start once practices begin.
Long's roster spot is in jeopardy this year. The additions of Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol in the draft have made for a crowded tight end room. More likely than not, Long and Quintin Morris are competing for one roster spot.
While Long brings pass-catching upside to the position, Morris is the better blocker and more heavily contributes on special teams, with those two areas potentially being viewed as more valuable by the coaching staff. If Long is going to make a strong roster push, he'll have to show he can contribute as a blocker and on teams.
Similarly to Long, Edoga was on the roster last year, but he could be on the outside looking in this season. Edoga has the versatility to play both guard and tackle -- which is valuable -- but the Jaguars invested top 100 picks the last two years in the offensive line unit, selecting Wyatt Milum and Emmanuel Pregnon.
#long #roster #morris #once
17 days ago
The 49ers have often entered training camp with four quarterbacks under Kyle Shanahan. Last year, it was Brock Purdy, Mac Jones, Kurtis Rourke, Tanner Mordecai, and Carter Bradley. There was an extra quarterback in the fold with Rourke recovering from a knee injury.
The previous August, it was Purdy, Mordecai, Brandon Allen, and Josh Dobbs. In August 2023, It was Purdy, Allen, Sam Darnold, and Trey Lance.
The 49ers have four arms on the roster currently, with Purdy, Jones, Rourke, and Adrian Martinez. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, the Niners will work out former UFL MVP Jack Plummer for the Orlando Storm. Plummer led the league with 2,188 yards and had 17 touchdowns with only one interception in 10 games. Plummer went undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, but was waived by the Carolina Panthers last August during roster cuts.
The 49ers might want to give Brock Purdy rest during the next month, or need a quarterback to throw late in preseason games. To me, the team working out a quarterback is a sign they want to upgrade from Martinez. Plummer’s stat line would suggest he is the kind of quarterback Shanahan would gravitate toward.
#Purdy #brock #jones #mordecai
The previous August, it was Purdy, Mordecai, Brandon Allen, and Josh Dobbs. In August 2023, It was Purdy, Allen, Sam Darnold, and Trey Lance.
The 49ers have four arms on the roster currently, with Purdy, Jones, Rourke, and Adrian Martinez. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, the Niners will work out former UFL MVP Jack Plummer for the Orlando Storm. Plummer led the league with 2,188 yards and had 17 touchdowns with only one interception in 10 games. Plummer went undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, but was waived by the Carolina Panthers last August during roster cuts.
The 49ers might want to give Brock Purdy rest during the next month, or need a quarterback to throw late in preseason games. To me, the team working out a quarterback is a sign they want to upgrade from Martinez. Plummer’s stat line would suggest he is the kind of quarterback Shanahan would gravitate toward.
#Purdy #brock #jones #mordecai
17 days ago
The Seattle Seahawks brought in three tight ends for tryouts, just days after waiving (with an injury designation) Harrison Bryant. One of these names should be familiar to Seahawks fans.
Per the NFL transaction wire, Seattle met with the following players:
Josiah Deguara, best known for his time with the Green Bay Packers (2020-2023) and most recently of the Arizona Cardinals.
Nick Muse, former Minnesota Vikings seventh-round pick (2022) whose last stint was on the New York Jets practice squad. He's also the brother of former Seahawks linebacker Tanner Muse.
Nick Vannett, a 2016 Seahawks third-round draft pick who spent four seasons with Seattle and has bounced around the league. His last team was the Los Angeles Rams, home to fellow former Seahawks TE Colby Parkinson.
#seahawks #former #round #bryant
Per the NFL transaction wire, Seattle met with the following players:
Josiah Deguara, best known for his time with the Green Bay Packers (2020-2023) and most recently of the Arizona Cardinals.
Nick Muse, former Minnesota Vikings seventh-round pick (2022) whose last stint was on the New York Jets practice squad. He's also the brother of former Seahawks linebacker Tanner Muse.
Nick Vannett, a 2016 Seahawks third-round draft pick who spent four seasons with Seattle and has bounced around the league. His last team was the Los Angeles Rams, home to fellow former Seahawks TE Colby Parkinson.
#seahawks #former #round #bryant
19 days ago
Charlotte Knights 7, Norfolk Tides 6
Charlotte (51-46) had to battle from behind, but a pair of rehabbing big leaguers helped spark the comeback. The Tides grabbed an early 1-0 lead after the dreaded leadoff walk surrendered by David Sandlin came around to score in the first. However, the Knights’ cavalry broke through in the fourth with a three-run frame. Rikuu Nishida worked a free pass before Everson Pereira roped an RBI double. Austin Hays followed by launching a two-run homer to put Charlotte in front for good.
Norfolk tried to creep back in with a pair in the fifth, but Charlotte had a four-run answer. Andy Weber mashed a homer, Nolan Jones drove in another run, and suddenly it was 7-3. The Tides did their best to make it interesting late, nicking Tanner McDougal for one and then squeezing two more out of Garrett Schoenle in the ninth, but the comeback fell a run short. Sandlin, for his part, was stingy with hits but generous with walks, serving up three in four innings and missing out on the win. He fanned two.
MVP
Austin Hays: 2-for-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, HR
Runners-Up
Everson Pereira: 1-for-2, 2 R, RBI, BB, 2B
Rikuu Nishida: 2-for-4, R, BB
Nate Jones: 2-for-4, RBI
Andy Weber: 1-for-4, R, RBI, HR
Cold Cat
Garrett Schoenle: 2/3 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 BB, K
Tanner McDougal: 2/3 IP, 2 H, 1 R
Duncan Davitt: 2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, BB, 2 K, W
Mario Camilletti: 0-for-4, 2 K
#knights #rikuu #everson
Charlotte (51-46) had to battle from behind, but a pair of rehabbing big leaguers helped spark the comeback. The Tides grabbed an early 1-0 lead after the dreaded leadoff walk surrendered by David Sandlin came around to score in the first. However, the Knights’ cavalry broke through in the fourth with a three-run frame. Rikuu Nishida worked a free pass before Everson Pereira roped an RBI double. Austin Hays followed by launching a two-run homer to put Charlotte in front for good.
Norfolk tried to creep back in with a pair in the fifth, but Charlotte had a four-run answer. Andy Weber mashed a homer, Nolan Jones drove in another run, and suddenly it was 7-3. The Tides did their best to make it interesting late, nicking Tanner McDougal for one and then squeezing two more out of Garrett Schoenle in the ninth, but the comeback fell a run short. Sandlin, for his part, was stingy with hits but generous with walks, serving up three in four innings and missing out on the win. He fanned two.
MVP
Austin Hays: 2-for-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, HR
Runners-Up
Everson Pereira: 1-for-2, 2 R, RBI, BB, 2B
Rikuu Nishida: 2-for-4, R, BB
Nate Jones: 2-for-4, RBI
Andy Weber: 1-for-4, R, RBI, HR
Cold Cat
Garrett Schoenle: 2/3 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 BB, K
Tanner McDougal: 2/3 IP, 2 H, 1 R
Duncan Davitt: 2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, BB, 2 K, W
Mario Camilletti: 0-for-4, 2 K
#knights #rikuu #everson
22 days ago
Jodie Sweetin opened up about how she and John Stamos have supported each other's respective sobriety journeys
Sweetin said she had her last alcoholic beverage in 2011, while Stamos previously said he stopped drinking in 2015
On Full House and the Fuller House spinoff, Stamos starred as Uncle Jesse and Sweetin played niece Stephanie Tanner
Jodie Sweetin and John Stamos continue to support each other long after they starred together on Full House for eight seasons from 1987 to 1995.
While appearing on The Dory Jackson Interview series on July 15, the 44-year-old actress discussed her and Stamos' respective sobriety journeys.
Sweetin said she had her last alcoholic beverage in 2011, while Stamos previously said he stopped drinking in 2015
On Full House and the Fuller House spinoff, Stamos starred as Uncle Jesse and Sweetin played niece Stephanie Tanner
Jodie Sweetin and John Stamos continue to support each other long after they starred together on Full House for eight seasons from 1987 to 1995.
While appearing on The Dory Jackson Interview series on July 15, the 44-year-old actress discussed her and Stamos' respective sobriety journeys.
29 days ago
Nine-hole hitter Steven Kwan lined a two-out, two-strike, two-run double and also produced a run-saving defensive gem, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 4-1 win over the host Miami Marlins on Saturday afternoon, July 11.
Cleveland also got a two-out, two-strike, two-run double from No. 8 hitter Patrick Bailey in the eighth to add some insurance.
Tanner Bibee, who started this season 0-7 with six no-decisions, earned the win. Bibee (3-9) turned in a quality start, allowing five hits, four walks and one run in 6⅔ innings.
Eury Perez, who pitched seven perfect innings in his previous start, took the loss. Perez (5-7) allowed eight hits, two walks and two runs in six innings. He struck out six.
Cleveland loaded the bases with no outs in the first inning, but Perez struck out Kyle Manzardo and got Kahlil Watson to bounce into a double play.
Cleveland also got a two-out, two-strike, two-run double from No. 8 hitter Patrick Bailey in the eighth to add some insurance.
Tanner Bibee, who started this season 0-7 with six no-decisions, earned the win. Bibee (3-9) turned in a quality start, allowing five hits, four walks and one run in 6⅔ innings.
Eury Perez, who pitched seven perfect innings in his previous start, took the loss. Perez (5-7) allowed eight hits, two walks and two runs in six innings. He struck out six.
Cleveland loaded the bases with no outs in the first inning, but Perez struck out Kyle Manzardo and got Kahlil Watson to bounce into a double play.
29 days ago
MIAMI (AP) — Tanner Bibee threw 6 2/3 solid innings, Steven Kwan and Patrick Bailey hit two-run doubles and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Miami Marlins 4-1 on Saturday.
Gabriel Arias had three hits for the Guardians, who clinched the series after winning the opener 3-2 on Friday. The Marlins, who lost their first series since June 14-16 at Philadelphia, had won six consecutive home series.
Bibee (3-9) gave up one run and four hits, walked four and struck out three. Colin Holderman pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his first save.
Miami starter Eury Pérez (5-7), who pitched seven perfect innings in his previous outing at the Athletics on July 5, allowed two runs and eight hits over six innings. The right-hander walked two and struck out six.
Kwan’s double in the fourth put Cleveland ahead 2-0. Arias and Petey Halpin had consecutive singles and both scored when Kwan hit an opposite filed grounder that rolled inside the line and toward the left-field foul area.
Gabriel Arias had three hits for the Guardians, who clinched the series after winning the opener 3-2 on Friday. The Marlins, who lost their first series since June 14-16 at Philadelphia, had won six consecutive home series.
Bibee (3-9) gave up one run and four hits, walked four and struck out three. Colin Holderman pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his first save.
Miami starter Eury Pérez (5-7), who pitched seven perfect innings in his previous outing at the Athletics on July 5, allowed two runs and eight hits over six innings. The right-hander walked two and struck out six.
Kwan’s double in the fourth put Cleveland ahead 2-0. Arias and Petey Halpin had consecutive singles and both scored when Kwan hit an opposite filed grounder that rolled inside the line and toward the left-field foul area.
29 days ago
Cardiff City were resoundingly beaten 6-0 by Danish side FC Midtjylland as the Bluebirds began preparations for the start of the new Championship campaign.
Boss Brian Barry-Murphy named three academy graduates in the starting eleven, with Noah Williams, Paul Moreno and Jack Sykes all included, while Yousef Salech led the line and Alex Robertson captained the side.
Midtjylland, who are preparing for a Europa League qualifier against Turkish side Besiktas later this month and are unbeaten in their opening five pre-season games, started the brighter of the two teams, who finished second in their respective leagues last season.
The Danish Cup champions led after 20 minutes when Harry Tyrer gifted the ball to Valdemar Byskov, before Franculino, who scored 17 times last season, doubled the lead as the Bluebirds were undone on the counter.
Viktor Bak added a third before the break, while Cardiff did threaten a response on the stroke of half-time, but Ollie Tanner's powerful effort was straight at keeper Elias Olafsson.
Boss Brian Barry-Murphy named three academy graduates in the starting eleven, with Noah Williams, Paul Moreno and Jack Sykes all included, while Yousef Salech led the line and Alex Robertson captained the side.
Midtjylland, who are preparing for a Europa League qualifier against Turkish side Besiktas later this month and are unbeaten in their opening five pre-season games, started the brighter of the two teams, who finished second in their respective leagues last season.
The Danish Cup champions led after 20 minutes when Harry Tyrer gifted the ball to Valdemar Byskov, before Franculino, who scored 17 times last season, doubled the lead as the Bluebirds were undone on the counter.
Viktor Bak added a third before the break, while Cardiff did threaten a response on the stroke of half-time, but Ollie Tanner's powerful effort was straight at keeper Elias Olafsson.
30 days ago
The San Francisco Giants continue this four-game series against the Colorado Rockies tonight from Oracle Park.
Taking the mound for the Giants will be left-hander Robbie Ray, who enters tonight's game with a 3.45 ERA, 4.70 FIP, with 86 strikeouts to 46 walks in 101.2 innings pitched. His last start was in the Giants' 6-4 win over the Rockies on Saturday, in which he allowed three runs on five hits with four strikeouts and three walks in six innings.
He'll be facing off against Rockies right-hander Tanner Gordon, who enters tonight's game with a 6.95 ERA, 5.03 FIP, with 46 strikeouts to 10 walks in 45.1 innings pitched. His last start was in the Rockies' 7-6 win over the Giants on Sunday, in which he allowed five runs on six hits with seven strikeouts and two walks in five innings.
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Taking the mound for the Giants will be left-hander Robbie Ray, who enters tonight's game with a 3.45 ERA, 4.70 FIP, with 86 strikeouts to 46 walks in 101.2 innings pitched. His last start was in the Giants' 6-4 win over the Rockies on Saturday, in which he allowed three runs on five hits with four strikeouts and three walks in six innings.
He'll be facing off against Rockies right-hander Tanner Gordon, who enters tonight's game with a 6.95 ERA, 5.03 FIP, with 46 strikeouts to 10 walks in 45.1 innings pitched. His last start was in the Rockies' 7-6 win over the Giants on Sunday, in which he allowed five runs on six hits with seven strikeouts and two walks in five innings.
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1 month ago
The Ohio High School Baseball Coaches ******* ociation announced its All-Ohio and All-District teams following the culmination of the 2026 season.
Per usual, many local players earned recognition.
In Division III, Sheridan senior first baseman/pitcher Connor Roshon and classmate Noah Wamer, a pitcher and second baseman, were second-team All-Ohio selections and Tri-Valley freshman pitcher Tanner Henry was tabbed honorable mention.
In Division V, Ridgewood sophomore outfielder Wyatt Marlatt was a second-team pick and West Muskingum sophomore pitcher/infielder Grady Dolling secured honorable mention.
Rosecrans sophomore Jacobie Balo was an honorable mention selection in Division VII.
Per usual, many local players earned recognition.
In Division III, Sheridan senior first baseman/pitcher Connor Roshon and classmate Noah Wamer, a pitcher and second baseman, were second-team All-Ohio selections and Tri-Valley freshman pitcher Tanner Henry was tabbed honorable mention.
In Division V, Ridgewood sophomore outfielder Wyatt Marlatt was a second-team pick and West Muskingum sophomore pitcher/infielder Grady Dolling secured honorable mention.
Rosecrans sophomore Jacobie Balo was an honorable mention selection in Division VII.
1 month ago
The New York Jets have not fielded a truly effective passing offense in several seasons. This past campaign, the Jets fielded the worst passing attack in the NFL, averaging a 32nd-ranked 140.3 yards per contest.
Unsurprisingly, both quarterback Justin Fields and offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand were replaced this offseason.
It was a serious downgrade from their 2024 output under QB Aaron Rodgers when they averaged a 16th-best 218.5 yards per game. The Jets invested significant resources this offseason to hopefully improve their aerial attack in 2026.
New offensive coordinator Frank Reich arrives to oversee the offense and Geno Smith is a gunslinging quarterback. Playmakers Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall were signed to extensions. The Jets drafted two pass catchers in the first round, tight end Kenyon Sadiq, and wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr.
Wilson will be the focal point of the Jets' passing attack, but Smith has several weapons at his disposal. Adonai Mitchell is also expected to take a big step forward. Including sophomore tight end Mason Taylor, Smith has at least five pass-catching weapons that should be difference makers.
Unsurprisingly, both quarterback Justin Fields and offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand were replaced this offseason.
It was a serious downgrade from their 2024 output under QB Aaron Rodgers when they averaged a 16th-best 218.5 yards per game. The Jets invested significant resources this offseason to hopefully improve their aerial attack in 2026.
New offensive coordinator Frank Reich arrives to oversee the offense and Geno Smith is a gunslinging quarterback. Playmakers Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall were signed to extensions. The Jets drafted two pass catchers in the first round, tight end Kenyon Sadiq, and wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr.
Wilson will be the focal point of the Jets' passing attack, but Smith has several weapons at his disposal. Adonai Mitchell is also expected to take a big step forward. Including sophomore tight end Mason Taylor, Smith has at least five pass-catching weapons that should be difference makers.
