Tennessee Titans tight end Thomas Odukoya saved his team from being on the wrong end of what could have been the 2024 preseason’s most epic touchdown. On Sunday, the Titans faced off against the New Orleans Saints for both teams’ preseason finale at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La. The visitors were up 13-10 and had possession at the Saints’ 40-yard line with four seconds left in the first half. Tennessee opted to go for a 58-yard field goal for a chance to extend their lead before the break. Titans kicker Brayden Narveson’s attempt fell just short of the sticks.…
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“Shoeless” Joe Jackson may have found his spiritual successor in Drake Maye over a century later. The New England Patriots quarterback made an interesting play Sunday during his team’s preseason finale against the Washington Commanders. Maye and the Patriots were facing 1st-and-10 at their own 14 early in the 2nd quarter at Commanders Field in Landover, Md. After taking the snap, Maye got the back of his foot stepped on by Patriots guard Sidy Sow. The rookie’s left cleat popped clean off as he was dropping back. But Maye kept his composure and found running back JaMycal Hasty for a…
The New England Patriots’ Sunday dress rehearsal with quarterback Jacoby Brissett under center didn’t go as planned. Brissett took a brutal hit during the Patriots’ preseason finale against the Washington Commanders at Commanders Field in Landover, Md. The 31-year-old QB was viciously sacked on the Patriots’ opening drive after a missed block on Commanders linebacker KJ Henry. Here’s the play that hurt Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett: pic.twitter.com/DcraKZpkjV — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 26, 2024 The Patriots’ starter was seen wincing in pain and pointing at his shoulder after the play. He finished the drive but was later replaced by Drake…
Nov 13, 2018; Camden, NJ, USA; Philadelphia 76ers managing partner Josh Harris speaks to the media during a press conference at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris more or less threw the old regime under the bus when discussing the team’s plans to redo the memorial to former safety Sean Taylor. Harris addressed the media prior to Sunday’s preseason game, and confirmed that the decision to redo the Taylor memorial was his. The owner openly admitted that the installation simply was not up to standard and had to be fixed.…
Mar 23, 2018; Omaha, NE, USA; NBA former player Magic Johnson watches during the first half between the Clemson Tigers and the Kansas Jayhawks in the semifinals of the Midwest regional of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at CenturyLink Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Magic Johnson is not messing around with Anthony Edwards’ recent comments about previous eras of the NBA. In a recent Wall Street Journal feature, Edwards made waves by saying he felt that with the exception of Michael Jordan, previous eras of NBA players up until the late 1990s did not actually have “skill.” Johnson, the…
Dec 31, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones (53) at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Rams might be open to trading Ernest Jones IV, but the big question now is whether the linebacker asked to be dealt. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported on Sunday morning that the Rams have given Jones’ agents permission to seek a trade. Jones is entering the final year of his rookie contract, and he and the team have apparently made no progress toward a contract extension. If the Rams have given Jones’ representatives permission…
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Samson Nacua on Sunday came just a few yards short of scoring the most thrilling touchdown of the NFL preseason. Nacua, who is the older brother of Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua, signed with the Saints earlier this month. He got some special teams reps during Sunday’s preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La. On the final play of the first half, the Saints had Nacua line up in the end zone in case a 58-yard field goal attempt from Titans kicker Brayden Narveson came up short. That…
May 10, 2024; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) during rookie minicamp at the teams Tempe Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The lawsuit that was recently filed by Fanatics against Marvin Harrison Jr. has been amended, and the rookie’s father has now been named as a defendant as well. Fanatics filed a lawsuit against Harrison Jr. back in May, claiming the Arizona Cardinals wide receiver breached a contract he signed with the sports apparel and collectibles company in May 2023. Harrison’s response was that he is not responsible for the agreement…
The Baltimore Ravens announced on Sunday that a member of their coaching staff has died. Ravens offensive line coach Joe D’Allesandris died early Sunday morning at the age of 70, according to the Ravens. Several members of the team, including head coach John Harbaugh, issued statements paying tribute to D’Allesandris and offering condolences to his family. “Coach ‘Joe D.’ was a man of integrity and a man of faith. He made us all better,” Harbaugh said. “He was our reader at team mass, and he was loved by all here. “He was a great coach and a good man —…
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) walks for the locker room after the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 3 game between the New York Jets and the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. Credit: Sam Greene/The Enquirer/USA TODAY NETWORK Ja’Marr Chase has been seeking a new contract from the Cincinnati Bengals, and it seems like the two sides could be making progress toward a deal. Chase practiced with the Bengals on Sunday, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. That marked the first time in training camp that Chase took…