Everyone loves an underdog story, and the NFL delivers this time of year with hundreds of players clawing for an opportunity to stick on the back end of the roster as the preseason wraps up and final cuts loom. Think of every late-round pick or undrafted player who’s turned into a star or notable contributor, and their journey started here. With a big day looming Tuesday when … [Read more...] about Two Dozen Underdogs To Watch Heading Into Final Roster Cuts
AFC Notes: Jaylen Watson, Gardner Minshew, Chiefs, Dolphins, Raiders
Chiefs After trading CB L’Jarius Sneed to the Titans, Chiefs HC Andy Reid feels they need to see CB Jaylen Watson practice before deciding who will start opposite CB Trent McDuffie. “We got some guys that can play,” Reid said, via the team’s YouTube. “We need to see Jaylen get out there; if he can play, then he’ll play and see where he’s at. Some of those other guys have grown … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Jaylen Watson, Gardner Minshew, Chiefs, Dolphins, Raiders
AFC Notes: Jaelan Phillips, Drake Maye, Dolphins, Patriots,
Dolphins Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver wants to be cautious with EDGE Jaelan Phillips following his recovery from a torn Achilles and to be sure he’s available for a full season. “I think we’re going to have to listen to his body, right?” Weaver said, via DolphinsWire. “Ultimately, I don’t think you want to put a number count on that kid, but we know we have to be smart in how … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Jaelan Phillips, Drake Maye, Dolphins, Patriots,
AFC Notes: Drake Maye, Aaron Rodgers, Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots
Dolphins When appeared on the Dan LeBatard Show, Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa had harsh words for former HC and current Vikings DC Brian Flores, saying the coach would berate and criticize him as a player. “To put it in simplest terms, if you woke up every morning and I told you you suck at what you did, that you don’t belong doing what you do, that you shouldn’t be there, that … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Drake Maye, Aaron Rodgers, Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots
AFC Notes: Brandon Aiyuk, Tua Tagovailoa, Bills, Dolphins, Patriots
Bills Bills QB Mitchell Trubisky, WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and TE Quintin Morris will all miss a few weeks. (Sal Capaccio) Buffalo WR Curtis Samuel, S Damar Hamlin, and LB Baylon Spector are week to week. (Capaccio) The starters will not play in the team’s final preseason game against the Panthers due to too many roster injuries, per HC Sean McDermott. (Joe … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Brandon Aiyuk, Tua Tagovailoa, Bills, Dolphins, Patriots