Aaron Rodgers, Packers not concerned with QB’s thumb injury

[ad_1] GREEN BAY, Wis. — The hit that Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers took on the final play of Sunday’s loss to the New York Giants in London kept him out of practice on Wednesday but should not affect his status for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. Giants linebacker Oshane Ximines sacked … Read more

Rams haven’t made last offer to Odell Beckham Jr.

[ad_1] THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — After wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. tweeted Wednesday that the contract offer the Los Angeles Rams made to him wasn’t reflective of his worth, coach Sean McVay indicated he didn’t think that would be the team’s final offer. “LA knows where I wanted to be,” Beckham tweeted. “… but they … Read more

Eagles injury report: Encouraging news going into Cowboys week

[ad_1] The Eagles got some very encouraging injury news Wednesday at the start of Dallas week. All their key injured players – left tackle Jordan Mailata, center Jason Kelce, slot corner Avonte Maddox, kicker Jake Elliott, left guard Landon Dickerson and right guard Isaac Seumalo – are listed as “limited participation” on the team’s official … Read more

Cowboys’ Dak Prescott to start throwing; Cooper Rush expected to start

[ad_1] FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will throw passes Wednesday for the first time since undergoing surgery on his right thumb, but he is expected to miss his fifth straight game Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. “We are preparing for Cooper [Rush] to start against the Eagles,” coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday. … Read more

Fantasy football news & notes: Russell Wilson playing hurt

[ad_1] 8:18 AM ET Eric MoodyESPN Close Former manager at a Fortune 100 financial services company, now living my dream creating fantasy and sports betting content about the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN. Read ESPN’s fantasy football Daily Notes every weekday to stay caught up on the news you need to know and get … Read more

Advanced Outlook: Clemson-Florida State projections

[ad_1] DJ Uiagalelei and the Tigers have had a lot to smile about when getting past midfield this year and they hope the trend continues at FSU Saturday. Clemson’s grip on the Atlantic Division strengthens with each conference game and another opportunity awaits in Tallahassee. The Tigers (6-0, 4-0 ACC) start the back side of … Read more

NFL Rumor Roundup: Panthers trade candidates, the Sean Payton asking price, Bailey Zappe’s development and more | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics

[ad_1] Sean Payton trade: League sources believe the Saints could fetch at least one first-round pick for their former head coach. Panthers trade candidates: A league source believes Carolina could recoup valuable draft capital by trading a prominent defensive player. Bailey Zappe’s ascension: Two maligned Patriots coaches deserve credit for developing their rookie QB. Estimated … Read more

Davante Adams charged with misdemeanor assault for MNF shove

[ad_1] Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams has been charged with misdemeanor assault for shoving a credentialed media worker after Monday’s loss in Kansas City to the Chiefs. Adams was cited for an “intentional, overt act” that inflicted “bodily injury,” according to court records released Wednesday. The man shoved by Adams, identified by police as Ryan … Read more

Tua Tagovailoa ruled out again; Dolphins to start Skylar Thompson

[ad_1] 11:24 AM ET Marcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI — Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will not play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday, but he will return to the practice field for football activities for the first time in nearly two weeks. Rookie quarterback Skylar Thompson will make his first career start Sunday … Read more

Tua Tagovailoa ruled out again; Dolphins to start Skylar Thompson

[ad_1] 11:24 AM ET Marcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI — Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will not play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday, but he will return to the practice field for football activities for the first time in nearly two weeks. Rookie quarterback Skylar Thompson will make his first career start Sunday … Read more