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Aaron Rodgers “fully on board” to play in first preseason game if asked

Aaron Rodgers “fully on board” to play in first preseason game if asked

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has a history of playing starters in the preseason. At this stage of his career, Aaron Rodgers hasn’t often played in August. But the 41-year-old quarterback told reporters on Wednesday that he’s just fine with making an appearance in Pittsburgh’s preseason opener against Jacksonville if that’s what’s required. “It’s an interesting conversation,” Rodgers said Wednesday, …

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Aaron Donald, Micah Parsons trade messages about playing together with the Rams

Aaron Donald, Micah Parsons trade messages about playing together with the Rams

On Friday, Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons made a public trade request. On Saturday, Cowboys owner and G.M. Jerry Jones publicly called B.S. on the move. Parsons hasn’t responded directly. Indirectly, he has. An Instagram post depicting Parsons in a Rams uniform drew a reaction from retired Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald. “If [Parsons goes] to the Rams I might have …

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Yankees’ Aaron Boone explains keeping in Devin Williams only for him to fail again in brutal loss to Rangers

Yankees’ Aaron Boone explains keeping in Devin Williams only for him to fail again in brutal loss to Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas — The New York Yankees’ infielders converged on the mound, surrounding struggling reliever Devin Williams. It allowed extra time for David Bednar and Mark Leiter Jr. — pitchers historically good against lefty batters — to warm up in the bullpen. Williams had just issued a walk to load the bases, and lefty hitter Rowdy Tellez was up next. …

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Former Yankees pitcher Lance Lynn defends Aaron Boone

Former Yankees pitcher Lance Lynn defends Aaron Boone

Aaron Boone has been catching all kinds of heat for the Yankees’ recent struggles, but former pitcher Lance Lynn is stepping to the manager’s defense. “If it needs to be addressed, he is addressing it,” the longtime pitcher said Monday on the “Foul Territory” podcast. “He’s not gonna talk through the media, he’s not gonna tell you what’s going on …

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Slumping Yankees activate Aaron Judge from injured list

Slumping Yankees activate Aaron Judge from injured list

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge was activated off the 10-day injured list Tuesday after being sidelined since July 25 because of a flexor strain in his right elbow. Manager Aaron Boone said Monday that Judge would serve as the designated hitter when he first returned to the lineup against the Texas Rangers. The Yankees have lost four consecutive games. …

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Steelers’ passing game with Aaron Rodgers is apparently sputtering

Steelers’ passing game with Aaron Rodgers is apparently sputtering

The Steelers have upgraded at the quarterback position. The upgrade has yet to fully load. A recent item from Christopher Barbre of SteelerNation.com raises red flags about Aaron Rodgers’s performance in training camp. The concern is a familiar one for late-career Aaron Rodgers. Not enough balls down the field. Too many short passes and checkdowns. The connection between Rodgers and …

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Aaron Rodgers and the 4 concerns emerging for Steelers offense in camp

Aaron Rodgers and the 4 concerns emerging for Steelers offense in camp

LATROBE, Pa. — Another day. Another dominant performance from the defense. When the Steelers put the pads on for just the third time in camp, the defense began the day by stifling the offense in Seven Shots for a 6-1 win. Aaron Rodgers went 0-for-3 during the period. He threw a pair of incomplete passes intended for tight end Jonnu …

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