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Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence 'trending toward not playing' against the Vikings
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is “trending toward not playing” because of an injury to his non-throwing shoulder, coach Doug Pederson said Friday. Backup Mac Jones is expected to start against Minnesota (6-2) on Sunday. It would be...
Vikings left tackle Cam Robinson returns to Jacksonville less than 2 weeks after leaving in a trade
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Cam Robinson and Josh Hines-Allen just said goodbye. Now they will experience one of the quickest reunions possible. Robinson, who was traded to Minnesota last week, will return to Jacksonville to face Hines-Allen and his other former Jaguars teammates...
With QB Trevor Lawrence dealing with a sore shoulder, the Jags bring back C.J. Beathard
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — An injury to Trevor Lawrence's non-throwing shoulder prompted the Jacksonville Jaguars to bring back veteran backup C.J. Beathard. The Jaguars (2-7) signed Beathard off Miami's practice squad Wednesday to "give us assurance” in case Lawrence can't play...
Maye day could turn into Maye's year as Patriots rookie shows promise in first NFL start
The New England Patriots might just have reason for optimism again. Five years after Tom Brady played his last game in a Patriots uniform and three seasons after rookie Mac Jones led them to their only playoff appearance since Brady left, Drake Maye awakened the New England offense...
Patriots will go with first-round draft pick Drake Maye and bench QB Jacoby Brissett, AP source says
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots are planning to give first-round draft pick Drake Maye his first pro start in the hopes of ending a four-game losing streak under veteran journeyman quarterback Jacoby Brissett, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. ...
Five backup QBs have already been pressed into starting duty with the NFL season just 3 weeks old
It sure is a good time to be a backup quarterback in the NFL, or even the backup's backup. The leaves are still green and already five teams have turned to their QB2 either because of injury ( Vikings, Packers, Steelers and Dolphins ) or inefficacy ( Panthers ). So...
With a healthy Joe Burrow, Bengals open the season against a Patriots team looking for improvement
New England (4-13) at Cincinnati (9-8) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Bengals by 9. Series record: Patriots lead 17-10. Last meeting: Bengals beat Patriots 22-18 on Dec. 24, 2022, at Foxborough, Massachusetts. ...
NFL rookie QBs Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix set to start in Week 1
Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head here. ___ The days of rookie quarterbacks waiting their turns before taking over teams is long gone. For the third time in four years there will be three...
Mac Jones throws a pair of TD passes and moves closer to securing a backup job as Jags top Bucs 20-7
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Mac Jones threw for 210 yards and two touchdowns, taking a step toward formally securing Jacksonville’s backup job, and the Jaguars beat Tampa Bay 20-7 in a preseason game featuring few starters Saturday night. Jones got the nod in place of Trevor...
Mac Jones finds 'great joy in competition' as he vies for a backup role with his hometown Jaguars
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — It’s easy to spot Mac Jones on Jacksonville’s practice fields. He’s the one dancing between plays. Shimmying. Shaking. Strutting. Smiling. The 15th overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft is clearly enjoying his new role with his hometown...
