QB Dalton impresses Bears with prized rookie Fields lurking
CHICAGO (AP) — Matt Nagy is so confident his starting quarterback is ready, the Chicago Bears coach wouldn’t be too nervous if the NFL decided to open the season this week. That’s how strong an impression veteran Andy Dalton is making. “One hundred percent,” Nagy said. “He’s got full control of this offense. Without a […]
Raiders’ Jacobs set for next step as lead back in 3rd season
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Josh Jacobs was among the NFL’s busiest running backs in his second year with the Las Vegas Raiders, and learned what it’s like to get plenty of attention from the defense. A significant drop in his per-carry average accompanied better production around the goal line, so now the former Alabama back […]
Healthy Sanu providing leadership in 2nd stint with 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Mohamed Sanu is thrilled to have a second chance with the San Francisco 49ers. His fellow wide receivers might be even more excited to have their favorite resource back. “I love Mo,” Brandon Aiyuk said. “Mo is somebody that I gravitated toward early, from the first day he came into […]
Broncos rookie linebacker returns from 3 heart procedures
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Wouldn’t you know the player being described as all heart is the one who missed the offseason program after undergoing three heart procedures and was nearly implanted with a pacemaker. Rookie linebacker Jonathon Cooper, whose stock slipped after an EKG raised red flags just before the NFL draft, has made a […]
Packers OT Bakhtiari isn’t setting timetable for his return
Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari has used his big personality to make his presence felt in training camp even as he’s unable to practice. How soon he will join his teammates on the field remains uncertain. The All-Pro left tackle tore his left anterior cruciate ligament in a Dec. 31 practice and isn’t […]
Chargers’ Bosa enjoying learning curve with new defense
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Joey Bosa’s first five training camps in the NFL were pretty simple — refine his pass rushing techniques and get ready to ball. The Pro Bowl defensive standout for the Los Angeles Chargers has a lot more on his plate this year. Bosa is still going to be counted on […]
Deal allows Ohio State players to profit from jersey sales
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Football players and athletes in Ohio State’s other 35 sports now will be able to make money off the sale of Buckeyes jerseys bearing their names and numbers. The school said Tuesday it entered into a group licensing agreement allowing athletes who opt in to the program to share in the […]
Doctor says Charles Woodson’s future includes saving lives
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Charles Woodson walked onto his covered patio, overlooking a pool and golf course, to share some sources of pride with visitors. Two were expected, and one was not. Woodson cradled the Heisman Trophy and Thorpe Award he won as a three-way, national championship player at Michigan. The former Oakland Raiders and […]
Browns LB Walker out with knee injury, Owusu-Koramoah back
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns starting middle linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. will not need surgery but is expected to miss an extended period with a right knee injury sustained on a noncontact play in training camp. Coach Kevin Stefanski said Tuesday that Walker, one of Cleveland’s biggest free agency acquisitions, dodged an operation. Stefanski did […]
After Jones’ trade, Ridley is Falcons’ new go-to receiver
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Calvin Ridley doesn’t sound worried about his new role as the go-to receiver for the Atlanta Falcons. “I think I’m ready for that role, more than ready for that role,” Ridley said after Tuesday’s first practice of training camp in full pads. Before this year, Ridley has never been asked […]