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

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

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

Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Wide Receivers Fantasy Football Week 6: Michael Pittman Jr. Back on Track

[ad_1] Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em is the ultimate look at the best and worst matchups based on a PPR scoring system in fantasy football. This column will not cover the elite players in the NFL like Josh Allen, Jonathan Taylor or Cooper Kupp. Instead, I’ll look at the players you have questions about who could … 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

Las Vegas Raiders WR Davante Adams shoves photographer

[ad_1] Davante Adams shoves a photographer as he walks off the field after the Raiders’ 30-29 loss Monday night.Screenshot: ESPN The season is quickly swirling down the drain in Las Vegas, and frustration is beginning to show. Following another crushing loss on Monday Night Football, Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams shoved a photographer to the … Read more