Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen put an emphasis on forcing turnovers this offseason and liked how the defense rose to the challenge in the spring and so far at training camp. But just this morning before practice, the defensive coordinator said he always thinks they need more. The defense must have been listening. Cornerback Deonte Banks, who is competing with Cor’Dale …
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Patriots Defense Comes On Strong Against Commanders in Joint Practice
“That boy fast,” Barmore said with a grin. “I had good angles, but he fast. Good quarterback.” Despite Daniels’ early success, the Patriots defense settled in and prevented the Washington ones from getting into the end zone during competitive team periods. Barmore credited the coaching staff and the team’s preparation for the unit’s success. “Really just listening to our coaches …
Read More »Detroit Lions’ defense ‘a handful right now’ in practice
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell talked Wednesday morning about the defense’s progression through the first couple weeks of training camp. “Yeah, I mean, it’s a good barometer to try to figure out exactly where you’re at and I think you take it for what it is,” Campbell said of the defense being a little ahead of the offense. “I …
Read More »12 Takeaways From Wednesday’s Joint Practice vs. the Commanders for Drake Maye, Patriots Offense
– Veteran WR Mack Hollins had his most noteworthy practice of the summer. Hollins connected with Maye three times on a deep out (with anticipation), a cover-two hole shot and a goal-line rollout concept. Then, he ended practice by reeling in a perfectly thrown slot fade by backup QB Joshua Dobbs. Hollins saw an uptick in opportunities because top WR …
Read More »Mike Vrabel Bloodied After Breaking Up Fight During Patriots vs. Commanders Practice
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was left a little bloodied after intervening in a skirmish between members of his team and the Washington Commanders on Wednesday. According to multiple reports, tensions briefly boiled over during a joint practice involving New England and Washington, and Vrabel had something to show from it. Vrabel, who played 14 years in the …
Read More »Jaycee Horn won’t practice Wednesday after car accident
CHARLOTTE — Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn was involved in a car accident Wednesday morning on his way to work, and won’t participate in today’s practice. According to a team spokesman, Horn was alone in his car when the incident occurred at the corner of Mint and Morehead Streets. No one involved in the incident was transported by emergency medical personnel. …
Read More »First joint practice with Rams gets heated
The Dallas Cowboys are taking the field Tuesday along with their preseason-opening opponent, the Los Angeles Rams, in a joint practice. Below, we’ll provide updates and observations from our Cowboys insiders as the workout progresses: Top stories — Clock is ticking: Jerry Jones unsure if Micah Parsons will suit up for Cowboys’ opener Cowboys Be the smartest Cowboys fan. Get …
Read More »Patriots and Commanders Set for Competitive Joint Practice Showcase
Dugger, who has anchored the secondary this summer alongside Jabrill Peppers, sees the joint practice as a valuable step in sharpening communication and execution. The Patriots defense has been aggressive throughout camp, and Dugger said the joint sessions won’t change their approach. “We’ve got to do our job the same,” he said. “Be tight, be on the same page. It …
Read More »4 winners and losers from Patriots’ training camp practice on Tuesday
Coming off their most challenging practice of the summer in terms of length and overall intensity, the New England Patriots took things slower on Tuesday. The 11th practice of this year’s training camp was once again a walkthrough, the third of the summer so far. You can recap the action, or the lack thereof, here. And as always, here is …
Read More »Steelers rookie QB Will Howard leaves Tuesday's practice with hand injury – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Steelers rookie QB Will Howard leaves Tuesday’s practice with hand injury Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Steelers QB3 Howard hurts hand, to be evaluated ESPN Will Howard injury: Steelers QB hurts hand, expected to miss at least three weeks, per report CBS Sports Will Howard, Steelers rookie QB, suffers broken finger: Sources – The Athletic The New York Times Steelers QB Will Howard out at least three …
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