Abdul Carter is already a professional trash-talker. The Giants certainly hope he’ll be as good on the field after drafting him No. 3 overall this year, and while all the signs had been promising entering Saturday’s preseason game against the Jets, the Snoopy Bowl showed the 21-year-old still has a learning curve. Carter was flattened by a chip block from …
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Former NFL Coach Gushes Over Patriots Rookie After Latest Highlight Play
Several players on the New England Patriots roster have stood out during training camp and preseason play, but the biggest riser on the team may be second-round rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson, who starred once again in the Patriots’ 20-12 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday afternoon. In New England’s 48-18 victory over the Washington Commanders last week, Henderson …
Read More »Rookie receivers steal show in Chargers’ preseason loss to Rams
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Jim Harbaugh is not going to be happy with how this game ended. However, the preseason is not about results. It is about development. And the most important development from the Los Angeles Chargers’ 23-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday was a collective step forward from the rookie receivers. Second-round pick Tre’ Harris did …
Read More »Packers rookie QB only needed two games to push veteran out the door
Unlike some other teams, the Green Bay Packers, barring some sort of significant injury over the next few weeks, know exactly who the top two quarterbacks on the depth chart will be heading into their Week 1 matchup with the Detroit Lions in Jordan Love and Malik Willis. But there’s still the matter of the race for the QB3 slot, …
Read More »Detroit Lions rookie wide receivers continue to impress
If Campbell had to play a No. 2 quarterback tomorrow, he said after Saturday’s preseason contest that he trusts Kyle Allen a little more than Hendon Hooker at this point. “He’s playing better,” Campbell said of Allen after the game. “I would say right now if you had to go in with a No. 2 (quarterback) right now who would …
Read More »Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey’s role on offense and defense explained
Hardy discussed the team’s new star prospect, offseason training and plans for the upcoming season. (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Will Hardy as the Utah Jazz host the Atlanta Hawks, NBA basketball in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey will have to make some changes to thrive in the NBA. That …
Read More »Observations from Eagles-Browns preseason game: Sporadic pass rush, a rookie shines and QBs struggle – PhillyVoice
Observations from Eagles-Browns preseason game: Sporadic pass rush, a rookie shines and QBs struggle PhillyVoice Browns 22-13 Eagles (Aug 16, 2025) Game Recap ESPN Game Recap: Browns 22, Eagles 13 | August 16, 2025 | NFL Preseason Week 2 Philadelphia Eagles Roob’s Observations: Drew Mukuba shines in rookie debut despite loss to Browns NBC Sports Philadelphia Browns force an interception from Dorian Thompson-Robinson in …
Read More »5 Fantasy Football Rookie WR Sleepers: Potential League-Winners (2025)
Thunder Dan Palyo’s fantasy football wide receiver (WR) sleepers for 2025 fantasy football. His top draft values and targets, including Emeka Egbuka, Matthew Golden, and Jayden Higgins. If there is one position in the NFL where rookies can often make a big impact in year one, it’s at wide receiver. This year’s rookie class is loaded with talented players, but …
Read More »Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell sees an NFL starter in rookie OL Tate Ratledge
Ratledge said he’s getting really comfortable playing next to the All-Pro Sewell, who he said makes his job much easier. “You watch him in protection, some of the ways that he was able to pass to anticipate was pretty good for a young guy,” Campbell said of Ratledge. “I just thought he and Penei (Sewell) were working at a high …
Read More »Giants Now: CBS Sports ranks rookie quarterbacks' preseason debuts – Giants.com
Giants Now: CBS Sports ranks rookie quarterbacks’ preseason debuts Giants.com From ‘tempting’ to ‘ghastly,’ one word to describe 40 notable quarterbacks from Week 1 of 2025 NFL preseason CBS Sports 📈 Trending 📉 after Preseason Week 1, as optimism continues in New York The New York Times What We Learned in NFL Preseason Week 1: Shedeur Sanders Among Rookie QBs to Shine Sports Illustrated …
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