The claim that Alabama offensive tackle was their top offensive tackle prospect and that there were not many mock scenarios in which they envisioned the player falling into their laps at No. 10 overall."He was actually the top tackle on our board from the beginning. We were really excited," Browns chief strategy officer Paul DePodesta said. "It is a really, really good group of tackles so that...

HOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans mi sed an opportunity to move into first place in the AFC South with Sundays lo s to the Jacksonville Jaguars., star rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud is confident the Texans will bounce back and continue to exceed expectations this season.Its about the mindset, though. What are we going to do? Not play anymore? (Are) we just going to tuck our tail and not play...

The 49ers made one of the best offseason moves by .While Garoppolo became the second-highest-paid backup QB in the NFL, it kept him on the roster, which was much needed when Trey Lance went down with a . Even with the incentives, Garoppolo's deal made him a bargain starter.If San Francisco felt it was paying a discount for a starting quarterback with Garoppolo, it must feel like Purdy is on...

was officially introduced as a member of the on Tuesday during a conference call with the media. Typically, this would have been an introductory pre s conference somewhere at the Bucs facility, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic team facilities are closed, players are not allowed on the premises and club personnel cannot physically meet with players until the coronavirus subsides. Despite that...

The are under no illusion about what happened last Sunday.Coming off a 20-10 butt-kicking at the hand of the -- a defeat that wasn't as close as the score -- coach Chip Kelly summed up the drubbing by saying Monday: Kelly isn't alone, with right tackle lighting into the effort with a gaggle of local reporters. Johnson said, per CSN Philly. "I'm going to have to go back and look at the film, but...

The ' struggling running game could be in for a boost against the . Coach hinted that he expects running back to play, but added, "I don't intend for him to carry a full load," Jennings has been out since James Paxton Jersey spraining his MCL in Week 5. In his stead the ' running combination of rookie (2.9 yards per attempt) and (dealing with a concu sion) has been stymied. Jennings carried the...

J.J. Watt isn't returning to the NFL anytime soon, but Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans sounds like a man who'd take his old teammate back in a heartbeat.When asked by reporters under what circumstances he would call to ask Watt to unretire and play for Houston, Ryans laughingly said, "I need him right now.""I need to make that call right now," Ryans added. "Anytime J.J. Watts ready to go, Im...

Fantasy football owners can never rest, even in Week 1. Just because you have a bright, shiny new team doesn't mean all is right with the world. Injuries will happen, breakouts and busts are bound to occur, and start 'em, sit 'em i sues will be omnipresent. That's why it's important to start working the waiver wire. If you have an open roster spot because of a player on the IR or because you've...

Amid of rookie kicker , who has been limited during camp practices, the have turned to an old friend at the same position. The club officially announced on Monday that they've re-signed veteran kicker. New England also added defensive lineman Michael Barnett.Folk, 35, had two stints with the Patriots during the 2019 season and is set to arrive with Rohrwa ser's immediate future unclear. New...

We're mere hours away from Brett Favre being inducted into the ' , perhaps a good time to ponder how close this came to never happening.Former Green Bay general manager Ron Wolf recently shared a brilliant anecdote with Jason Wilde of ESPN Wisconsin, detailing the pains he took to convince the franchise's community-owned executive committee that it made sense to trade a first-round pick for an...