The Giants don’t know whether running back Saquon Barkley will be ready to go for Week One, after suffering a torn ACL last September. The decision to add running back Alfred Morris underscores those concerns. The Giants have announced that Morris is now on the team. Also on the roster at running back are Devontae [more] … [Read more...] about Giants bolster backfield with Alfred Morris
Joe Judge: Saquon Barkley is making a lot of strides in ACL recovery
The Giants officially signed running back Alfred Morris on Monday, but head coach Joe Judge said that the move was not a reflection of concern about Saquon Barkley being ready for the 2021 season. Judge said, via multiple reporters, that Barkley is “making a lot of strides” as he continues to work his way back [more] … [Read more...] about Joe Judge: Saquon Barkley is making a lot of strides in ACL recovery
Live updates from Monday's Jets practice
The Jets are conducting another training camp practice today at 10.20 a.m. ET. Media has access and fans are in attendance again, so we've set up a twitter list to enable you to follow live updates. Click here to follow live twitter updates from on-site beat writers and discuss today's events in the comments section below. Let us know if anyone needs to be added to or removed … [Read more...] about Live updates from Monday's Jets practice
Jets Practice Recap – 8/2/21
The Jets were on the field for another training camp practice on Monday with media and fans on hand. Here's what went down during practice, based on media reports and tweets from those in attendance: Injured defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, who should be back next week, was running over on the side and did position drills for the first time; Cameron Clark, who was playing … [Read more...] about Jets Practice Recap – 8/2/21
On Day 1 of free agency, Wizards S&T interest wanes, Thunder pursues Spencer Dinwiddie
As interest in a sign-and-trade with Washington waning, Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report reports that Spencer Dinwiddie is being wooed by the Thunder who are reportedly “prepared” to offer the Nets point guard $40 million over two. Noting that the Nets are not likely to take on big contracts because of luxury tax implications, Fischer writes Monday. There are still scenarios … [Read more...] about On Day 1 of free agency, Wizards S&T interest wanes, Thunder pursues Spencer Dinwiddie
How Eddie Goldman makes the Chicago Bears defense expendable
The Chicago Bears defense dominated throughout the early portions of training camp but the biggest boost of all to the defense was the return of defensive tackle Eddie Goldman. After opting out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns, Goldman returns to the NFL, after not having playing since week 17 of the 2019 season. With Chicago breaking in a new defensive coordinator … [Read more...] about How Eddie Goldman makes the Chicago Bears defense expendable
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy details Justin Fields development
On Monday, when the Chicago Bears report to Halas Hall for week two of training camp, all eyes will once again be on rookie quarterback Justin Fields. Throughout the offseason, Fields has continued to impress the Bears with his work ethic. Prior to leaving for summer break, the Bears had a simple homework assignment for Fields: Learn how to call a play effectively into a … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy details Justin Fields development
New York Giants re-sign veteran RB Alfred Morris, Joe Judge talks Saquon Barkley
The New York Giants have signed another veteran player to compete during training camp. After signing linebacker Todd Davis and offensive lineman Joe Looney over the weekend, the Giants kick off this week by signing running back Alfred Morris. New York Giants re-sign Alfred Morris The Giants have signed Alfred Morris to a one-year deal. Morris is a nine-year NFL veteran who … [Read more...] about New York Giants re-sign veteran RB Alfred Morris, Joe Judge talks Saquon Barkley
Mets fail to sign first-round pick Kumar Rocker amid health concerns
The New York Mets took Valderbilt right-hander Kumar Rocker in the 2021 MLB Draft a few weeks ago. He slid to the tenth spot and the Mets pounced, knowing that they could somewhat offer solutions for the reason he fell that far (mostly, a high signing bonus that would be way over slot.) However, it was recently discovered that there are some discouraging elements with his arm, … [Read more...] about Mets fail to sign first-round pick Kumar Rocker amid health concerns