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How will Pitt replace Twyman?
Jaylen Twyman’s decision to opt out of the 2020 season is a tough one for the Pitt football team. Twyman was a productive defensive tackle and an anchor of the Panthers’ defensive line, which was expected to be the strength of the team - not just the defense. The defensive line should still be strong, but not as strong as it was with Twyman on the field.
ProFootball Talk on NBC SportsEx-49ers first-round pick Josh Garnett among Lions’ cuts
Former 49ers first-round draft pick Josh Garnett was among the players released for the Lions to get down to 80 players on the roster. The 49ers traded up to select Garnett with the 28th overall pick in the 2016 first round. Although he was given a starting job as a rookie, he barely played and [more]
ProFootball Talk on NBC SportsChan Gailey: I hope to have big impact on Tua Tagovailoa, but you never know
Chan Gailey wasn't expecting a phone call from Dolphins head coach Brian Flores asking him to return to the NFL as the offensive coordinator in Miami, but he accepted it when it came early this year. Gailey told reporters on Saturday that the chance to work with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick again factored into his decision [more]
ProFootball Talk on NBC SportsSaquon Barkley sees “fresh start” for the Giants
The Giants made a big change last season when they replaced Eli Manning as the team's starting quarterback and they made another after the season when they fired Pat Shurmur as their head coach. Shurmur had two years on the job after taking over for Ben McAdoo, who didn't even make it that long, and [more]
ProFootball Talk on NBC SportsLions activate T.J. Hockenson from COVID-19 list
The Lions are down to one player on their reserve/COVID-19 list. The team announced on Saturday that tight end T.J. Hockenson, cornerback Amani Oruwariye and punter Arryn Siposs have been activated from the list. Safety Jalen Elliott is the only player left on the list. Hockenson joins wide receiver Kenny Golladay and quarterback Matthew Stafford [more]
ProFootball Talk on NBC SportsGiants plan to sign Ross Cockrell
The Giants are in need of some cornerback help and they hope Ross Cockrell will provide it. According to multiple reports, the Giants plan to sign Cockrell to their active roster. He is undergoing COVID-19 testing before any deal becomes official. The Giants lost Sam Beal last week when he opted out of playing this [more]
ProFootball Talk on NBC SportsPanthers poised to have NFL’s youngest defense in a decade
New Panthers coach Matt Rhule is tearing down the team he inherited to build it back up, and that entails a youth movement. In fact, the Panthers will have the youngest starting defense in the NFL in the last 10 years, according to ESPN. The likely average age of the Panthers' 11 starters will be [more]
ProFootball Talk on NBC SportsVikings’ Cameron Smith will have open-heart surgery, miss season
Vikings linebacker Cameron Smith announced today that he will miss the season because he needs open-heart surgery to repair a congenital defect. "I found out I need open heart surgery to fix a bicuspid aortic valve that I was born with," Smith wrote on Instagram. "Although this will unfortunately end my 2020 season, it is [more]
The Associated PressBrowns' star receiver Landry activated from injury list
Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry was activated from the physically unable to perform list, clearing the way for him to practice in training camp following offseason hip surgery. Landry has not missed a game in six NFL seasons. One of the league's steadiest receivers, the 27-year-old Landry caught 83 passes for 1,174 yards and six touchdowns.
ProFootball Talk on NBC SportsJoe Flacco visits neck surgeon, on track to return in mid-September
Jets backup quarterback Joe Flacco still is expected to miss the first game or two, assuming, of course, the season starts on time. But Flacco received an encouraging update from Dr. Alexander Vaccaro during a checkup Friday in Philadelphia, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Flacco will have a final checkup in early September when [more]
ProFootball Talk on NBC SportsNFL removing Quinton Dunbar from exempt list
Seahwaks cornerback Quinton Dunbar is not facing criminal charges in connection with a robbery in his home state of Florida in May. Thus, as expected, the NFL is removing Dunbar from the Commissioner Exempt list, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. Dunbar can rejoin his team as soon as Sunday. The Seahawks acquired Dunbar in [more]
ProFootball Talk on NBC SportsIf college football season doesn’t happen, NFL likely will play on Saturdays
Bad news: There may be no college football on Saturdays this year. Good news: There may be NFL football on Saturdays this year. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the NFL likely will move games from Sundays to Saturday, if college football doesn't proceed this season. It's unclear whether the games would be [more]
ProFootball Talk on NBC SportsBrowns claim M.J. Stewart off waivers, activate Jarvis Landry from PUP
The Buccaneers waived cornerback M.J. Stewart on Friday. The Browns claimed him on Saturday. Cleveland announced several transactions. The Bucs made Stewart a second-round choice in 2018, but he lasted only two seasons, 21 games and six starts in Tampa. He has 64 tackles and five pass breakups. Stewart, 25, missed five games with a [more]
LA TimesRams place defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson on active/non-football injury list
A'Shawn Robinson of the Rams is on the active/non-football injury list because of an unspecified injury or condition that occurred pre-training camp.
ProFootball Talk on NBC SportsRams place A’Shawn Robinson on non-football injury list
The Rams placed defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson on the active/non-football injury list, the team announced Saturday. Robinson has an unspecified injury that occurred before the start of training camp. He can return at any time. Robinson signed a two-year, $17 million contract as a free agent in March. He is leaving Detroit after four seasons. [more]
ProFootball Talk on NBC SportsDolphins sign Ricardo Louis, place Ray Smith on retired list
The Dolphins had receivers Albert Wilson and Allen Hurns opt out of the 2020 season, leaving them in need of depth at the position. They signed receiver Ricardo Louis on Saturday among several moves. Louis and Chester Rogers visited Miami this week. Louis originally joined the Dolphins in the 2019 offseason but spent the season [more]
NBC Sports BostonHow Julian Edelman let Cam Newton know about Patriots' complex playbook
Cam Newton is well aware of the challenge facing him in the Patriots' playbook -- thanks in part to his first conversation with Julian Edelman.
NBC Sports BayArea49ers' Nick Bosa says benefits of healthy offseason will show on field
Nick Bosa believes he will be better prepared to become more of a down-to-down force for the 49ers.
ProFootball Talk on NBC SportsPitt first-round prospect Jaylen Twyman to skip 2020 college football season
Yet another potential first-round pick in the 2021 NFL draft has decided not to play college football in 2020. Pittsburgh Panthers defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman announced today that he won't play again until he's in the NFL. "This past year has been crazy for so many people," Twyman said. "It makes you realize you have [more]
NBC Sports BayArea49ers' Nick Bosa 'not going to blame ref' for big Super Bowl no-call
Nick Bosa might have been held on a crucial play in Super Bowl LIV, but the 49ers edge rusher is moving past it.
The Associated PressRetirement on hold: Chan Gailey back at work for Dolphins
Living a life of golf and grandkids, Chan Gailey was three years into a pretty typical retirement when it took a twist. Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores called and offered Gailey a job as offensive coordinator. ''I was taken aback a little bit,'' Gailey said Saturday, reflecting on that transformative phone conversation seven months ago.
ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports49ers sign Spencer Long
Veteran offensive lineman Spencer Long wasn't out of work for long. Long, who was released by the Bills this week, has signed with the 49ers, according to multiple reports. Last year Long was a backup for the Bills. He previously started at center for the Jets in 2018 and at guard for Washington from 2015 [more]
NBC Sports BayArea49ers sign veteran O-lineman Spencer Long to compensate for opt-outs
Spencer Long joins the 49ers at the end of a week that saw two of the team's offensive linemen opt out due to coronavirus concerns.
Yahoo SportsYahoo Fantasy Football Draft Rankings: Christian McCaffrey leads way in top 300 list for 2020
Our analysts share their 2020 rankings. While Christian McCaffrey is the clear No. 1 choice, consensus is tougher to find from there.
Yahoo Sports2020 Yahoo Fantasy Football Draft Kit: Expert rankings, advice and more to help you win a trophy
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- Vikings LB Cameron Smith needs heart surgery, will miss 2020 season
- Report: Free agent CB Munnerlyn arrested at Miami airport on fugitive warrant
- Washington cuts RB Derrius Guice after report of domestic violence arrest
- Giants CB DeAndre Baker charged with four counts of robbery with a firearm
- Washington owner Daniel Snyder sues media outlet for $10M, claims false reports
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