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Patriots' pocket is not yet safe enough for Drake Maye to take over for Jacoby Brissett
The New England Patriots showed in Week 2 why they are sticking with Jacoby Brissett at quarterback over first-round draft pick Drake Maye. Not because Brissett is moving the offense with his arm, or even his legs. But because it’s not yet safe for Maye to line up...
Wisconsin QB Tyler Van Dyke to miss rest of season with torn ACL, AP source says
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin quarterback Tyler Van Dyke has a torn anterior cruciate ligament and will miss the remainder of the season, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to the Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because Wisconsin...
49ers receiver Deebo Samuel will miss a couple of weeks with a calf injury
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers offense was dealt another blow with star receiver Deebo Samuel getting sidelined by a strained calf. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Samuel got hurt in the closing minutes of Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and...
The 0-2 Rams are buried under an avalanche of injuries, and now the 49ers are coming to town
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams are off to their first 0-2 start to a season since before Les Snead became their general manager 12 years ago. They're coming off their worst loss under coach Sean McVay, a 41-10 thrashing from an Arizona Cardinals team the Rams had...
Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco likely headed for IR after hurting ankle, AP source says
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco is likely headed to injured reserve after hurting his right ankle in the final minutes of Sunday's win over the Cincinnati Bengals, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press. The person spoke on...
Dolphins are signing former Ravens QB Tyler Huntley as Tua Tagovailoa remains out with a concussion
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are signing backup quarterback Tyler Huntley off the Ravens' practice squad as Tua Tagovailoa remains out with the third diagnosed concussion of his pro career. Coach Mike McDaniel confirmed the move first reported by NFL Network on...
Watson quiets the off-field noise with a steady performance for the Browns in a win over the Jaguars
CLEVELAND (AP) — Between the lines for three-plus hours, Deshaun Watson was able to put aside all the distractions and problems. That doesn't mean they've gone away. Cleveland's quarterback bounced back from a rough return in the season opener and delivered some big...
Cooper Kupp will be out for several weeks after spraining his ankle among Rams' latest injury woes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Receiver Cooper Kupp is likely to miss several games for the Los Angeles Rams after spraining his ankle in their loss at Arizona last weekend. Rams coach Sean McVay revealed the extent of Kupp's latest major injury Monday. McVay also said center Jonah Jackson and...
Aaron Rodgers and Jets' offense show promise while defense has to deal with loss of Jermaine Johnson
Aaron Rodgers pumped his right fist as he walked off the field with a victory in Tennessee, knowing he and the New York Jets just pulled one out. Sure, it was a close one. But the quarterback knows they got a win even with plenty to improve. “We’re not quite there...
NC State going with freshman CJ Bailey as starting QB at No. 21 Clemson after McCall's injury
N.C. State is set to start freshman CJ Bailey at quarterback for Saturday’s trip to No. 21 Clemson after an injury to starter Grayson McCall. Coach Dave Doeren said Monday that Bailey would make the start after he took over for McCall and helped the Wolfpack rally past Louisiana...
