List/Grid Monthly Archives: August 2018
Patriots roster cuts: New England releases quarterback Danny Etling
The New England Patriots entered training camp with three quarterbacks on their roster, two of which locks to make the team: undisputed starter Tom Brady and his trusted backup Brian…
Everything you need to know about NFL roster cuts
Unlike past years, the Philadelphia Eagles did not officially announce a first wave of NFL roster cuts on Friday. The roster still officially stands at 90 players (although it’s unofficially…
Arizona Cardinals cuts tracker 2018: Live updates on NFL roster cuts
We are in the final stages of the Arizona Cardinals trimming their roster from 90 to 53 players. All the decisions must be in by 1 p.m. Arizona time on…
2018 Fantasy Football Draft Prep: ADP review heading into Labor Day weekend
Labor Day weekend is typically the busiest time for Fantasy Football drafts, and we want to make sure you’re ready. With that in mind, here’s one last look at Average…
Steve Wyche on Aaron Donald: Rams wanted to give him enough time to prep for Raiders
NFL Network’s Steve Wyche gives us an update on the Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald’s contract extension and how he will prepare to be ready for Week 1…
Top 5 Baker Mayfield plays | 2018 Preseason
Check out the top 5 plays from Cleveland Browns rookie QB Baker Mayfield from the 2018 preseason. Powered by WPeMatico
Cowboys’ cuts to include defensive end Ealy
Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer Close Covered NFL since 1997, Cowboys since 2003 Previously covered Bengals and Dolphins Lives in Dallas area with his wife and two children Follow on…
Fantasy Scouting Notebook: 41 observations to help make sure you’re ready to draft
Let’s take a quick-hitting approach on several players and situations around the NFL heading into the last big Fantasy Football draft weekend. Powered by WPeMatico
Broken arm another setback for NFL defender of Haitian heritage
Stanley Jean-Baptiste, an American son of Haitian immigrants and four-year NFL journeyman, suffered another heartbreak Friday, learning he will miss the entire 2018 season with a broken right arm. The…
Colin Kaepernick Isn’t the Only Player the NFL Is Colluding to Keep out of the League
First off, the NFL is clearly blackballing Colin Kaepernick over his protest against inequality and racism. This isn’t just me, a lifelong die-hard football fan saying this, but one of…
Stetson tight end Donald Parham eyes big season, jump to NFL
DELAND — Stetson’s huge tight end Donald Parham may not have thought much of his NFL prospects a few years ago. But that was before he saw the Hatters’ all-time…
Fantasy Football Updates: Josh Gordon injury, Le’Veon Bell holdout, Ronald Jones struggles affecting fantasy rankings
Josh Gordon’s injury status becomes a little more clear; Le’Veon Bell’s holdout is continuing with an important date on the horizon; Ronald Jones’s sleeper stock is plummeting; Randall Cobb is surrounded by…
Preseason over, Shurmur has Giants focusing on Jaguars
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With the preseason behind them, Pat Shurmur has given the New York Giants three days off and told them to start focusing on the season…
FANTASY PLAYS: Rookies beyond Barkley to consider in drafts
Fantasy football players needn’t worry if they miss out on Giants running back Saquon Barkley. The rookie crop did receive a significant hit when Redskins running back Derrius Guice –…
NFL punts on TV, sets its eyes on digital streaming
For the last two years, the ratings for NFL games on television screens have been declining. This year, hoping to win back some of those fans, the NFL is going…
Juggernaut Index, No. 3: Rams have reloaded, remain fantasy goldmine
The Los Angeles Rams have upgraded a roster that was already a fantasy powerhouse. This team gives us the No. 1 overall fantasy pick, plus a collection of startable assets….
Giants’ Pat Shurmur will add emotional human touch to cutdown day
This year, NFL roster cutdown day will be a bigger bloodbath than it normally is. Most coaches dread the day they have to say goodbye to many players who have…
Chiefs, Cowboys finalize swap of OL Ehinger for CB Ward
The Kansas City Chiefs had been searching for help at cornerback and had a surplus of talented offensive lineman, while the Dallas Cowboys were in precisely the opposite situation. The…
Big names to start season on suspension list
Jameis Winston and Julian Edelman are among the key players suspended for the start of this season. Powered by WPeMatico
NFL 2018: Jameis Winston, Julian Edelman top notable NFL suspensions to start season
Jameis Winston, Julian Edelman, Reuben Foster and Mark Ingram are among the key players suspended for the start of this season. Powered by WPeMatico
New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater tells the story of how he found out about his trade
Newly acquired New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater shares the story of when he was traded by the New York Jets to the New Orleans Saints this wednesday. Powered by…
2018 NFC Predictions: Fantasy forecasts, season preview and more
Previewing the 2018 NFC fantasy season with bold predictions. Powered by WPeMatico
Eagles cut quarterback Joe Callahan also
The Eagles aren’t saying which quarterback is starting next Thursday, but we know which three will be on the roster. Via Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the Eagles are…
Rams agree on six-year deal for defensive tackle Arnold
Aaron Donald, a Pro Bowl defensive end selection in each of his first four NFL seasons, has agreed to terms on a six-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams,…
Joe Thomas tells hilarious story about nearly being traded to the Denver Broncos
CLEVELAND — As has often been the case during this era of Cleveland Browns football, many of the stories stemming from the 2015 NFL trade deadline were left to rumor…
Could This Be the Year That Makes or Breaks the NFL?
The NFL is facing a season that could potentially be plagued by debate over a new tackling rule and the continuing controversy over kneeling during the national anthem. This season…
2018 NFL Win Totals
Rich Hribar and Raymond Summerlin offer their favorite win total bets for the 2018 NFL Season. Powered by WPeMatico
NFL Roster Cuts: Most Notable Players Released
NFL teams face a pressure-filled weekend as they cut their rosters down from 90 to 53 before Saturday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline. Now that the preseason is over, final cuts…
Colin Kaepernick’s Protest Case Goes To Trial
The NFL tried to stifle Colin Kaepernick’s case that claims team owners conspired against him to keep him off the field, but now his grievance is going to trial. Powered…
Seahawks: Penny’s SDSU background improves NFL chances
His football color scheme has changed from red and black to dark blue and neon green — but Rashaad Penny, the former San Diego State running back, said his Rocky…
How NFL players approach short shelf lives: ‘You’re investing in your body. Sometimes those things are priceless.’
“You hear about the average, and it’s kind of frightening in a sense when you’re coming out of college because if you put three years after 21, you’re only 24…
Jaguars built loaded D with draft-day gems, free-agent hauls
The Jacksonville Jaguars have assembled the most expensive defense in NFL history. The group will cost more than $110 million (nearly $90 million to starters) in 2018 and includes eight…
Rams S John Johnson shares thoughts on NFL’s controversial helmet rule
The NFL instituted a new rule this offseason prohibiting players – both offensive and defensive – from lowering their heads into opponents to initiate contact. An infraction carries a 15-yard…
Fantasy Football 2018: Bold Predictions, Part 2
Bold predictions for the 2018 fantasy football season, with a negative point of view. Powered by WPeMatico
NFL, NFLPA not likely to reach agreement on anthem policy before Week 1, report says
The NFL season is likely to start without a resolution to the league’s national anthem policy. According to ESPN, the NFL and NFLPA are not expected to reach an agreement on…
NFL 2018: Predicting breakout stars for all 32 teams
Our picks for this season’s breakout candidate for each NFL team. Powered by WPeMatico
NFL fan interest wanes as the vast majority of republicans and white Americans object to protests
After two consecutive seasons of falling television ratings, the NFL continues to face waning fan interest as a majority of Americans – particularly whites and republicans – object to players…
Toughness and Physicality the Top Priority for Buccaneers During Training Camp
Tampa Bay’s biggest weakness was on its offensive and defensive lines last season, so GM Jason Licht and coach Dirk Koetter took strides towards improving that this offseason. Powered by…
Kaepernick ‘collusion’ grievance against NFL to move forward
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Don’t count out the Seahawks — here’s why they’re a sleeper
Dan Graziano ESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPN in 2011 New Jersey native and author of two published novels Follow on Twitter RENTON, Wash. — The guy running around the…
Todd Bowles doesn’t name a Week One starter
Jets coach Todd Bowles has been asked a lot of questions about the team’s quarterbacks this summer and the answers about who would play in preseason games or who might…
Pats’ Gronk gets $4.3M raise, highest paid tight end in NFL
Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots has all the incentives to become the NFL’s highest paid tight end. Agent Drew Rosenhaus said Thursday the Patriots have added $4.3 million…
The Rush: Jalen Ramsey Puts The Entire NFL On Notice
In the second round of the U.S. Open, Nick Kyrgios was down two sets to Pierre-Hugues Herbert when the struggling tennis player got a pep talk … from the umpire. Mohamed…
The Rush: Jalen Ramsey Puts The Entire NFL On Notice
In the second round of the U.S. Open, Nick Kyrgios was down three sets to Pierre-Hugues Herbert when the struggling tennis player got a pep talk…from the umpire. Mohammad Lahyani…
The Loop – Nipsey Russell’s 2018 NFL Preview
Nipsey Russell has been hanging out with the Grim Reaper for several years now, but he and Kevin Cusick are still following the NFL with feverish intensity. That’s still our…
Cowboys News: Randy Gregory ready to go; Dallas makes a trade; more roster moves coming.
Jason La Canfora started it, but longtime Cowboys beat writer Jean-Jacques Taylor perpetuated it and then some with this tweet regarding Randy Gregory: Randy Gregory’s visit with NFL reps is…
How NFL players approach short shelf lives: ‘You’re investing in your body. Sometimes those things are priceless.’
Bears inside linebacker John Timu knows the stress of this weekend on NFL players as well as anyone. Some of this weekend’s cuts will fall into a practice-squad safety net,…
Eagles vs. Jets Final Score: Observations from Philadelphia’s preseason finale, 10-9
The reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles WON the fourth and final game of their 2018 preseason schedule on Thursday evening! The Eagles defeated the New York JEts by a…
Source: Randy Gregory’s meeting was normal, Cowboys expect him for Week 1
Dallas Cowboys fans have spent a lot of time worrying about what is happening with Randy Gregory over the past week. From cryptic tweets, to unsure statements from the Cowboys…
Chiefs’ backups rally for 33-21 preseason win over Packers
The biggest stars to play for the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night won’t be around for the season opener, and it won’t be because they’re…
Cook runs for 2 TDs, Jaguars beat Buccaneers 25-10
The Jacksonville Jaguars are not quite ready to roll. Final roster cuts are looming, and several young players competing for jobs have given coach Doug Marrone and his staff a…
Pats’ Gronk gets $4.3M raise, highest paid tight end in NFL
Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots has all the incentives to become the NFL’s highest paid tight end. Agent Drew Rosenhaus said Thursday the Patriots have added $4.3 million…
Sources: Anthem resolution unlikely by Week 1
ESPN The NFL and NFLPA have been encouraged by their ongoing discussions on the league’s national anthem policy, and while there is optimism a resolution can be reached, one is…
2018 Fantasy Football Draft Prep: Don’t-want-to-draft list features dirty dozen
Note: We initially published this list two weeks ago. Since then, obviously, things have changed. A few players’ situations have improved. Heading into the final draft weekend of the year,…
Khalil Mack tweets “I miss it”
Raiders pass rusher Khalil Mack has been quiet during his holdout, but this evening he confirmed that he’d like to get back on the field. After Ted Nguyen of The…
As new season approaches, NFL has unresolved problems
The NFL has become one of the rare businesses that would still thrive notwithstanding management’s best efforts to torpedo its own aircraft carrier, a veritable Brewster’s Billions that can’t be…
CBS back into NFL rules analyst with Gene Steratore hiring
New York Mike Pereira perfected the craft, and Mike Carey showed why you can’t throw just anyone into the role. Perhaps that is why CBS has gone two seasons without…
NFL officials meet with lawyer seeking to improve cheerleader work conditions
Nancy Armour questions whether the NFL considers cheerleaders valued employees or simply sex objects. Three NFL officials met Thursday with a lawyer seeking to end a climate of sexual harassment,…
NFL notebook: Gronk gets $4.3 million in incentives
The New England Patriots have restructured tight end Rob Gronkowski’s contract to boost his potential 2018 earnings by $4.3 million, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus. Gronkowski has a base salary…
NFL Recommends New Tailgating Guidelines
NFL Recommends New Tailgating Guidelines Tailgating at Pittsburgh Steelers’ games is a tradition that has steadily evolved over the years, but now the NFL is trying to empty out parking…
Bengals quarterback Matt Barkley leaves game with knee injury
All teams really hope for out of the fourth preseason game is for no players to get hurt. So while it’s not worst-case scenario territory, the Bengals just failed to…
NFL 2018: Rams head into season as NFC West favorites
The Los Angeles Rams have gone from one of the NFL’s biggest surprises to one of the top Super Bowl favorites in just one year. It’s perhaps the most talent…
Colin Kaepernick’s Collusion Grievance Against NFL Will Head To Trial
An arbiter denied the NFL’s request to throw out the former San Francisco 49ers player’s grievance against the league. Powered by WPeMatico
Fox Will Offer Sunday Late-Night Football Show. The NFL Will Sell the Ads (EXCLUSIVE)
The new Thursday-night tie-up between the National Football League and Fox will apparently lead to some more football-themed programming on the network on Sundays. Fox will this season offer “NFL…
NFL 2018: Turn-back-the-clock time in AFC West
Philip Rivers surrounded by co-stars. Von Miller sauntering around Denver again thanks to the arrival of a new pass rush partner in Bradley Chubb. Widely regarded as the best defender…
Kaepernick’s case against NFL will continue
Colin Kaepernick won the summary judgment phase of his collusion case against the league — a ruling that allows his grievance case to move forward. Powered by WPeMatico
#DukeInTheNFL Wraps Up Preseason Thursday
DURHAM, N.C. – With all 32 teams in action Thursday, thirteen former Duke student-athletes will conclude NFL preseason action. Highlighting the day’s action are Jamison Crowder and Matt Skura playing against each…
Wednesday’s Sports In Brief
Browns linebacker Mychal Kendricks was released by the NFL team hours after he was charged by federal prosecutors in Philadelphia with insider trading. Kendricks, who signed a one-year contract with…
Pounce on these picks: NFL win totals offer value for six teams
Some preseason future bets end up as wasted space on Las Vegas sports books’ betting boards, with gamblers ignoring them out of a desire not to tie up portions of…
What’s being overshadowed as a result of praise for Jaylon Smith, a look at the awkward approach backup QB, and what to watch for against the Texans — Your Cowboys Catch-Up
Question of the day Newy Scruggs: When I see Tyreek Hill of Kansas City I see exactly what I wish Tavon Austin would be for the Cowboys. Austin is not…
Fantasy Football Rankings 2018: Busts from model that beat experts include James White, Sammy Watkins
Knowing the biggest 2018 Fantasy Football busts ahead of time is key to winning your league. A player failing to live up to expectations can be the nail in the…
Cris Collinsworth wishes he could take back his analysis on Zach Ertz’s Super Bowl TD
Cris Collinsworth on Wednesday discussed his Super Bowl analysis that had Eagles fans a bit disgruntled. By Jordan Hall Powered by WPeMatico
2018 Fantasy Football Draft Prep: Your running back strategy for Draft Day
Note: We published Dave Richard’s positional strategy pieces early in August, and we’re republishing them again before this big Draft weekend. The first thing you need to know about Fantasy…
NFL’s first $200M man isn’t too far away
After Aaron Rodgers’ record payday, which quarterback could be in line for the league’s first $200 million contract someday? Powered by WPeMatico
Here are the QBs who could become the NFL’s first $200 million man
After Aaron Rodgers’ record payday, the league isn’t far away from having its first $200 million player. Powered by WPeMatico
Fantasy football stock watch: Royce Freeman could be a steal
SportsPulse: Trysta Krick and USA TODAY Sports’ fantasy football expert Steve Gardner give you their studs, duds and sleepers for the 2018 season. With the start of the NFL regular…
2018 Fantasy Football Draft Prep: Making sense of four RB committees
Editor’s note: You may have heard of SportsLine.com. We want to introduce you to what they can offer, so today all over CBS Sports, we’ll be posting some of their…
2018 Fantasy Football Draft Prep: Injury report for Carson Wentz, Doug Baldwin, more
Editor’s note: You may have heard of SportsLine.com. We want to introduce you to what they can offer, so today all over CBS Sports, we’ll be posting some of their…
Trent Richardson Signs with AAF’s Birmingham Franchise
Former NFL running back Trent Richardson signed with Alliance Birmingham of the Alliance of American Football (AAF), the league announced Wednesday. Richardson, the third overall pick in the 2012 draft, hasn’t…
Aaron Rodgers gets his new deal: $134 million extension
Before he became the NFL’s highest-paid player again, Aaron Rodgers wore a denim suit and cowboy hat that made him look as if he were going to serve as a…
NFL 2018: Saints, Falcons, Panthers headline tough NFC South
Recent history would indicate that the NFC South is among the NFL’s strongest divisions. Three of its four teams — New Orleans, Atlanta and Carolina — made the playoffs last…
Five things to watch in the Bears’ preseason finale against the Bills
The Bears will wrap up a long, grueling six-week preseason Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills, with a few important things worth watching for at Soldier Field. Powered by WPeMatico
RG3 facing Redskins brings a bit of intrigue
Unless you have a friend or relative trying out for an NFL squad, there’s little reason to pay attention. Robert Griffin III, the 2012 Offensive Rookie of the Year whose…
Rams’ McVay: Donald extension ‘very close’
The Los Angeles Rams are “very close” to agreeing on a long-term contract extension with defensive tackle Aaron Donald, head coach Sean McVay said Wednesday during the team’s charity kickoff…
Saints acquire QB Teddy Bridgewater from Jets
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have agreed to acquire veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and a sixth-round pick from the New York Jets for a third-round draft pick…
For Al Michaels, NFL gambling references no longer require a wink
Usually with a wink or a grin, Al Michaels has long sneaked subtle references to sports gambling into his NFL broadcasts, references often undetectable to the uninitiated but unmistakable to…
Jets play QB situation ‘perfectly’, deal Bridgewater to Saints
Yahoo Sports Senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson examines the impact of Teddy Bridgewater’s trade to New Orleans and the Saints’ future at the quarterback position. Powered by WPeMatico
Dolphins begin season under the radar – as usual
South Floridians with a tour group visiting Kenya recently were pleased to encounter a young boy who emerged from a mud hut wearing a Miami Dolphins shirt, the only NFL…
Ravens say they’ll discipline rookie who tweeted photo of himself in a walking boot
Rookie offensive lineman Greg Senat tweeted a photo of him wearing a walking boot, and coach John Harbaugh was angry. Powered by WPeMatico
Players face angst-filled weekend as NFL rosters get trimmed
Indianapolis Colts center Deyshawn Bond remembers camping out inside a cramped hotel room late last summer, reveling in the sound of silence. For the undrafted rookie who attended high school…
With no real NFL to interfere, why does college football punt on the first Thursday night of the season?
The writing was on the wall for college football. Thursday night, which had long been a fun night for college football on TV, was going to be taken over by…
Patriots, Vikings, Rams Lead Odds to Finish 2018 NFL Season with Best Record
As teams prepare to make a run at Super Bowl LIII, the oddsmakers have evaluated the field and set the odds as to which teams are in the best position…
Vikings Betting Preview: With Offseason Additions, Is Minnesota NFL’s Most Complete Team?
In the last three years, the Vikings are 32-16. Only the Patriots, Steelers and Chiefs have won more regular season games in that span. Is this year’s Minnesota team the…
Arizona Cardinals vs. Denver Broncos: What you should know
Denver Broncos at Arizona Cardinals Time: Thursday, 7 p.m. TV/Radio: Ch.12/Arizona Sports 98.7-FM, Latino Mix KQMR 100.3-FM. Should Josh Rosen play in this game? There’s a case to be made on…
Falcons know the time is ripe to finally win a championship
There are times that come along in the NFL, when the confluence of bountiful drafts, stars in their prime and a still-manageable salary cap align to put a team in…
Detroit Lions GM Bob Quinn ignores question about Robert Ayers
Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett’s takeaways from Detroit Lions exhibition vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Aug. 24, and a look at the regular season. A day after the Detroit…
Aaron Rodgers signs huge four-year extension with Packers, reports say
Aaron Rodgers will receive $134million with the Green Bay Packers over four years and will earn $80m of that by March, according to reports. Powered by WPeMatico
NFL 2018: Jags look to repeat as AFC South champs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For so very long, the AFC South easily ranked among the NFL’s worst divisions. Not anymore. Both Jacksonville and Tennessee are coming off playoff berths, with the…
Broadcast trailblazer Beth Mowins relishes work with Raiders, NFL: ‘I still get goose bumps”
Beth Mowins has broadcast dozens and dozens of sporting events in her illustrious career. She has done play-by-play for the NFL, nationally television, major-conference college football, NCAA softball and a…
Seahawks Preview Capsule
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (9-7) New faces: RB Rashaad Penny, OL D.J. Fluker, WR Jaron Brown, WR Brandon Marshall, TE Ed Dickson, TE Will Dissly, DT Tom Johnson, DT Shamar Stephen, LB…
