• Lane Johnson’s absence for personal reasons at least gave Markel Bell a chance to get some first-team work in — even if he fought “growing pains” — in case he’s needed. Johnson is expected to return soon.• The Eagles’ offense has been up and down, which is to be expected given that they’re implementing … Read more
Just two days after Bijan Robinson became the highest-paid running back in NFL history, the Detroit Lions and Jahmyr Gibbs have agreed upon an extension that will one-up the three-year, $66.75 million deal Robinson got. The initial terms of the extension are a three-year $67.5 million deal that could be worth up to $75.75 million, … Read more
Steelers first-round rookie Max Iheanachor left practice early Thursday with an apparent injury.Alan Saunders of PghSteelersNow reports that Iheanachor walked to the sideline to have head athletic trainer Gabe Amponsah work on his neck and right shoulder area. Iheanachor then spoke with team physician Dr. Aaron Mares before walking toward the training room.Iheanachor, the 21st … Read more
European soccer’s governing body has retained its threat to boycott FIFA competitions despite FIFA apologizing for its failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.UEFA on Thursday reiterated that it had lost confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino and said conditions to withdraw its boycott threat had not been met.“UEFA’s associations were very clear … Read more
With the trade deadline now passed, it’s time for Monday morning quarterbacking. My colleague Anthony Franco already took a look at the Rangers’ underwhelming deadline, in a post for Front Office subscribers. While I agree with Anthony that the lack of moves out of Texas was disappointing, it was almost understandable for me, given their … Read more
There’s been no word of an agreement on a new contract for Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, but there has been a change to his approach to practice at training camp. Multiple reporters at Thursday’s practice sent word that Gibbs was in uniform and taking reps during early drills. After the walkthrough period of practice … Read more
Colts running back Jonathan Taylor didn’t need to hold in to get a new contract. According to multiple reports on Thursday morning, Taylor has agreed to a two-year extension. PFT reported earlier this week that signs were pointing to an extension of that length as Taylor moves into his seventh season in Indianapolis. Taylor is … Read more
MILWAUKEE – Kyle Harrison took the mound to warm up for the sixth inning of Wednesday’s 4-2 Brewers win over the Pirates with history in his sights. In an electric return from the injured list at American Family Field, the 24-year-old left-hander had struck out each of the last eight batters he’d faced, leaving him … Read more
Two days before he allegedly shot his mother, the son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy apparently called police to complain that his parents were withholding firearms that he said belonged to him.The call was the last of at least three to police in the two months before the alleged shooting, including a … Read more
Yes, Matthew McConaughey is a Commanders fan. But he’s also a Texas supporter. An so he supports Texas players in the NFL.One Texas player who has done very well in the NFL is Falcons running back Bijan Robinson. Via J.J. Post of ESPN, Robinson told reporters that McConaughey was one of the first people to … Read more