Archives for August 2022

The Buccaneers needed a roster spot after agreeing to terms on a deal with linebacker Genard Avery and they found it by parting ways with a wide receiver. The team announced that they have waived Cyril Grayson on Thursday. Grayson was dropped with an injury designation, so he will revert to injured reserve if unclaimed. [more] … [Read more...] about Bucs waive Cyril Grayson

It may not be a coincidence that Bengals safety Jessie Bates, who could have continued his holdout for two more weeks, showed up in time for joint practices with the Rams. His contract year in Cincinnati commenced by giving the L.A. coaches another chance to see what he can do, up close. Every week this [more] … [Read more...] about Jessie Bates embraces his contract year, as he should

Houston is solving a kicker problem. With Ka'imi Fairbairn dealing with a short-term injury, the Texans are signing Matt Ammendola to kick for them in Thursday’s preseason game against the 49ers. Ammendola appeared in 11 games for the Jets last year after going undrafted out of Oklahoma State. He hit 13-of-19 field goals and 14-of-15 [more] … [Read more...] about Texans to sign Matt Ammendola

On Wednesday, a couple of former Alabama quarterbacks who are in somewhat similar career postures got together, when their teams engaged in a joint practice. And Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who was benched by Nick Saban for Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, put on a show. Via Reuben Franks of NBC Sports Philadelphia, Eagles coach Nick [more] … [Read more...] about Nick Sirianni praises Jalen Hurts for his best practice ever

49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk said in May that he was working to “really maximize my spot” in the team’s offense this year and it sounds like he’s done a good job of doing that over the last few months. During an appearance on KNBR this week, 49ers General Manager John Lynch said that he [more] … [Read more...] about John Lynch: I know this is going to be Brandon Aiyuk’s year