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Late hit dealt by LSU’s Boutte on Wisconsin’s Dixon becomes the start of a beautiful friendship
Believe it or not, the conversation that took place during Boutte’s apologetic phone call and their communication via text message afterward created a bond between the two players. “D’Cota Dixon, he’s a really good guy, really nice guy,” Boutte said Monday while speaking to reporters for the first time since the Wisconsin game. “I got […]
Continue readingRB-by-committee keeps Browns churning without Nick Chubb
More Teams. More Games. Dan Orlovsky and Ryan Clark discuss how big of a threat the Cleveland Browns are in the AFC playoff picture after another dominant win. (2:11) CLEVELAND — Nick Chubb pulled down the Batman mask and began smashing the guitar. Thursday night, Chubb, the All-Pro running back who suffered a season-ending knee […]
Continue readingNFL Nation Fantasy Fallout: What to make of Falcons, Titans backfields
Each Tuesday during the season, ESPN fantasy analyst Eric Moody will ask NFL Nation reporters what to make of the fallout after games are played and the most pressing questions heading into the next weekend. Who is primed for a big performance, who is impacted by injuries and what roles might change? Here’s what our […]
Continue readingOffensive lines that will provide a boost to fantasy rushers in 2023
Imagine the exhilaration when your fantasy football running back breaks loose for a spectacular 40-yard touchdown run. The joyous fist pumps as you tally up those precious fantasy points. But amid our celebrations, let’s not overlook the unsung heroes along the offensive line. Yes, a running back can create his own space to break away […]
Continue readingJC Tretter, former Cleveland Browns center, retires after 8 seasons in NFL but remains NFLPA president
Tretter, 31, announced his decision Thursday on Twitter, saying he is leaving the game “on my own terms” but also that he is “looking forward to doubling down on my work as NFLPA president.” The Browns released Tretter in a salary-cap-clearing move in March, just after he was reelected to a second term as NFLPA […]
Continue readingCleveland Browns center Nick Harris’ knee injury likely ends season
Harris injured his right knee on the second play of Friday’s preseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He had to be carted off the field. “Nick is certainly a guy who has worked so hard this offseason, so we’re really hoping that it’s not a season-long thing because the kid has worked so hard,” Stefanski […]
Continue readingSeattle Seahawks, LB Uchenna Nwosu agree to 2-year, $20M deal, agents say
After being a part-time player behind Melvin Ingram III for his first three seasons with the Chargers, Nwosu seized his opportunity in 2021, beating out Kyler Fackrell for the starting job opposite Joey Bosa and recording a career-high five sacks while flashing the kind of edge speed that teams covet on the free-agent market. Nwosu, […]
Continue reading2022 NFL combine: Draft prospects to watch, cap space, needs for all 32 teams
Preparations for the 2022 NFL draft hit high gear this week with more than 300 of the top prospects in Indianapolis for the annual NFL scouting combine, which runs through Monday. Players will undergo medical testing and be put through on-field drills at Lucas Oil Stadium. Then it’s on to interviews with team personnel and […]
Continue readingSeattle Seahawks place Russell Wilson, Chris Carson on injured reserve
The Seattle Seahawks have placed Russell Wilson and Chris Carson on injured reserve, meaning the two players will miss a minimum of three games. Wilson injured his right middle finger Oct. 7 against the Los Angeles Rams and underwent surgery last Friday. The earliest he could return is in Week 10 at the Green Bay […]
Continue readingSeattle Seahawks expecting to be without Rashaad Penny for at least Week 2
Penny, the Seahawks’ No. 2 running back behind Chris Carson, left Sunday’s season-opening win over the Indianapolis Colts after seven snaps and two carries for 8 yards. Carroll said after the 28-16 victory that the team played it safe by pulling Penny when the calf tightened up, knowing it had three other tailbacks available. On […]
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