Florham Park, NJ May 31, 2023 — Aaron Rodgers during the Jets OTA. Photo Credit: Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK The New York Jets stunned the sports world when they fired head coach Robert Saleh on Tuesday, and Aaron Rodgers insists he had nothing to do with the decision. Rodgers discussed Saleh’s firing during the quarterback’s Wednesday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.” Rodgers said he loves Saleh and that the two “have a very solid relationship” and have since they met in 2021. The former MVP also said he feels badly for Saleh and his family. Eventually,…
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New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers (5) looks toward the scoreboard as his team is down a touchdown at the end of the first half, Sunday, November 26, 2023. Credit: Kevin R. Wexler/USA TODAY NETWORK New England Patriots defensive back Jabrill Peppers will be away from the team indefinitely in the wake of his arrest. The NFL announced on Wednesday that Peppers has been placed on the Commissioner Exempt List, which means he cannot practice with the Patriots or attend games. Players who are on the Commissioner Exempt List are still paid. Peppers was arrested in Braintree, Mass., early Saturday…
Sep 12, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) walks off the field after the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins aggravated a hamstring injury during Sunday’s win over the Buffalo Bills, and he is now going to be sidelined for an extended period. The Texans placed Collins on injured reserve Wednesday, meaning he will miss at least four games. Houston head coach DeMeco Ryans had hinted that Collins could miss time when Ryans discussed the injury earlier in the week. Collins…
Jul 27, 2021; Florham Park, NJ, United States; New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh talks with the media on training camp report day at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh was reportedly planning to make a major change within his staff prior to being fired. Saleh was fired by the Jets on Tuesday in a move that is said to have blindsided him and many others within the organization. A few theories have since emerged about why the team decided to move on from Saleh in…
Feb 2, 2020; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh during Super Bowl LIV against the Kansas City Chiefs at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Robert Saleh was said to be blindsided by the decision the New York Jets made to fire him on Tuesday, but the former head coach insists he is nothing but grateful for the opportunity. Saleh made his first public comments since his firing with a statement he issued to Pro Football Talk on Wednesday. He thanked the Jets organization, his former players, staff and fans for…
May 14, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) during rookie camp at the New Orleans Saints Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports The New Orleans Saints did not find many ways to get Chris Olave the ball during Monday night’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs, and one member of the star wide receiver’s family was not pleased about that. Olave had just 2 catches for 10 yards in the Saints’ 26-13 loss to the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The receiver had 1 target at halftime, which…
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix had the perfect response to head coach Sean Payton comparing him to a famous movie character. Nix and Payton had a heated exchange on the sideline at one point during the Broncos’ 34-18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Cameras showed Payton saying something to Nix as the rookie came off the field following a stalled drive, and Nix became visibly upset. You can see the video here. Payton was asked during his postgame press conference about the animated conversation. While he would not disclose what he and Nix talked about, he compared…
Oct 23, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) runs off the field after the Raiders defeated the Houston Texans 38-20 at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports Maxx Crosby did not mince words when he addressed rumors of a rift between him and Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce. Crosby missed the first game of his NFL career on Sept. 29 due to a sprained ankle as the Raiders took on the Cleveland Browns for a Week 4 matchup at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev. The three-time Pro Bowler…
Oct 9, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a Philadelphia Eagles helmet at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The Philadelphia Eagles are cutting ties with one veteran defender before he could even play a single snap for them. The Eagles announced to social media on Tuesday that they have released linebacker Devin White. The news comes after Philly had signed White to a one-year deal over the offseason. White, 26, was a first-round draft pick (No. 5 overall) by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2019. He then went on to become a standout for…
Feb 4, 2023; Paradise, NV, USA; AFC quarterback Derek Carr of the Las Vegas Raiders (4) during Pro Bowl Games practice at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The New Orleans Saints will likely have to prepare to be without Derek Carr for their entire upcoming homestand. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports Tuesday that the Saints quarterback Carr is expected to miss “multiple” games with the oblique injury that he suffered in Monday’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Garafolo notes that Carr’s injury is “significant” and that the expectation is that the Saints’ medical staff will…