In a season-opening clash that doubled as a test for both programs, Nebraska and Cincinnati delivered a defensive chess match at Arrowhead Stadium. For the Huskers, it was an opportunity to showcase Matt Rhule’s third-year defensive identity, featuring aggressive fronts, versatile safeties, and improved pursuit angles. Cincinnati countered with tempo, misdirection, and a quarterback who tested Nebraska’s eye discipline and …
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Offensive observations (Waack): – For the first time in training camp, the Falcons went through 7-on-7 drills. Head coach Raheem Morris has publicly said he’s not a fan of them, but alas, another team is in town and a compromise must have been made. Quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins threw five passes apiece. Penix connected on all of …
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The big storyline from Saturday’s Vikings preseason opener was how J.J. McCarthy looked in his first game since tearing his meniscus a year ago. But what the preseason is really about are younger players and guys on the roster bubble looking to make an impression. After some starters played a bit in the first quarter, it was the second and …
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Coming off of Monday’s night practice and an off day, the Vikings were back to their regularly-scheduled programming on Wednesday afternoon at TCO Performance Center. It wasn’t the most eventful session, but here’s what I noticed, starting with an impressive day from a new wide receiver. Due to Justin Jefferson’s current hamstring injury and Jordan Addison’s three-game suspension to begin …
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After a few weeks of hitting each other, the Ravens got their first crack at hitting another team on Tuesday. Two days ahead of their preseason opener in M&T Bank Stadium, the Ravens and Indianapolis Colts held a joint practice at the Under Armour Performance Center. Tuesday’s practice was a good measuring stick for Baltimore’s starters, who played seven out …
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The Buffalo Bills returned to the practice field Sunday morning following their popular Return of the Blue and Red session at Highmark Stadium, and defensive end A.J. Epenesa was among the Bills who enjoyed a sensational practice at St. John Fisher University. Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by examining who else joined Epenesa in standing out during Sunday’s …
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The offensive player taking the biggest leap in camp is OL Evan Neal. John Schmeelk: Fiction – Neal has been good in his shift over to guard and I am optimistic that he can find a long-term home there as a starter in the NFL. But I want to take a moment to give credit to another player that has …
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The 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase in Minnesota has come to a close, with Finland beating Sweden 3-1 before Canada beat the United States 6-2. No gold medals were handed out, but both Sweden and Finland finished with 4-1 records. The Swedes had the better goal differential of +9, with Finland finishing second at +6. Canada and the United States …
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The Detroit Lions held their first scrimmage of 2025 training camp in an effort to get their starters some reps, as most won’t play in the team’s upcoming Hall of Fame preseason game. Participation report The Lions saw the participation levels of Alex Anzalone and D.J. Reed increase for this scrimmage, but Terrion Arnold was forced to leave the practice …
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The New York Giants have a day off from training camp after three days, and so far, camp has lived up to expectations in terms of competition and other developments. The Giants have one more practice (Sunday) before the pads go on for Monday, and that’s when things will start to crank up. With things quiet for today on the …
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