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Jan 1, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) looks at the scoreboard during pregame warmups against the New York Jets at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports Geno Smith has missed time in training camp this week due to multiple injuries, but it does not sound like the Seattle Seahawks have any long-term concerns about their quarterback’s health. After Smith missed his second consecutive practice on Thursday, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters that Smith was “working through a couple things” and would undergo “imaging.” Reports indicated that Smith is dealing with both…

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Dec 11, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (44) looks on from the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Baltimore won 16-14. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Derrick Henry has been making his presence felt in his first training camp with the Baltimore Ravens — just ask Pro Bowl cornerback Marlon Humphrey. Ravens editorial director Ryan Mink wrote on X Thursday that the team had “their most physical practice of training camp.” Mink said Henry was “knocking some bodies around” during the session but noted that Baltimore’s defense did not…

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Nov 21, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) jogs to the locker room following a 23-13 loss against the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is reportedly dealing with more than one injury in training camp. Smith was not seen at practice on Wednesday or Thursday. When asked about the veteran’s second consecutive missed practice, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said Smith is “working through a couple things” and was going to have some “imaging” on Thursday night. Macdonald did not share any details, but Gregg…

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Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent went viral on Thursday night after a video clip of him reacting to Caleb Williams’ signing bonus was shared. ESPN shared a clip of the video during their broadcast of the Hall of Fame Game Thursday night between the Bears and Houston Texans. The clip was captured by HBO’s “Hard Knocks” and shows Williams standing in front of his Bears teammates to introduce himself. Williams told his teammates that he received a $25.5 million signing bonus, and Bagent lost it. Bears undrafted QB Tyson Bagent’s reaction to hearing that Chicago’s No. 1 overall pick Caleb…

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Apr 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) dribbles against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of game three of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Anthony Edwards is coming to the defense of USA Basketball teammate Joel Embiid in a way that only he can. Speaking with reporters on Thursday at the Olympics, the Minnesota Timberwolves star Edwards called out the French fans for their constant booing of Embiid during the Paris Games. “I don’t know what is going on,” said Edwards, per…

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Dec 11, 2011; Denver, CO, USA; General view of a NFL logo on a communications center inside Sports Authority Field before the start of the game between the Chicago Bears and the Denver Broncos. The Broncos defeated the Bears 13-10. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports The NFL scored a major win in the “Sunday Ticket” lawsuit it was facing. In late June, a jury awarded $4.7 billion in damages to the members of a class action lawsuit. The class action lawsuit was brought about by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers — both residential and commercial — who alleged that the NFL…

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Nov 21, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys former quarterback Troy Aikman attends the NFL game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Troy Aikman is a big fan of Bobby Slowik. Aikman and Joe Buck were announcing the Hall of Fame Game between the Houston Texans and Chicago Bears at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio on Thursday. During the second quarter of the game, Aikman raved on ESPN’s telecast about Slowik, who is entering his second season as Houston’s offensive coordinator. Aikman revealed that he…

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East Rutherford, NJ October 22, 2023. Daniel Jones of the Giants on the sidelines in the second half. Photo credit: Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK Are the New York Giants dealing with buyer’s remorse regarding quarterback Daniel Jones’ big contract? Though there have been some signs that is the case, co-owner John Mara insists otherwise. Jones signed a four-year, $160 million contract last season, but spent most of the campaign hurt and did not look great even when healthy. Mara, however, is adamant that Jones has more to offer, and will show as much now that the team…

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The NFL quietly made a rule change this offseason that will make one of the Miami Dolphins’ signature offensive moves illegal. The Dolphins were among several teams to use a pre-snap motion that was called “speed motion” or, more unflatteringly,… The New York Knicks are adding on the fringes. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported on Thursday that the Knicks have agreed to a deal with forward Chuma Okeke. The 25-year-old Okeke had spent the last four seasons with the Orlando… Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams’ leadership tactics are not winning praise from one longtime NFL wide receiver. In an appearance…

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Aug 22, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; A Miami Dolphins helmet lays on the field prior to the start of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports The NFL quietly made a rule change this offseason that will make one of the Miami Dolphins’ signature offensive moves illegal. The Dolphins were among several teams to use a pre-snap motion that was called “speed motion” or, more unflatteringly, “cheat motion.” It involved backfield players going into motion prior to a snap, but timing their movements to essentially give themselves a running start…

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