Archives for August 2022

There wasn’t much discussion about Antonio Gibson‘s role in the Commanders offense this offseason because he seemed like a clear choice for the starting running back job, but a couple of recent developments led to questions for head coach Ron Rivera on Tuesday. Gibson fumbled in the preseason opener, which led Rivera to say that [more] … [Read more...] about Ron Rivera on starting RB: There’s always a competition for positions

The Broncos have waived second-year safety Jamar Johnson, Mike Klis of 9News reports. The team made Johnson a fifth-round draft choice last year, and he led the Broncos with seven tackles in Saturday night’s preseason game against the Cowboys. Johnson made the 53-player roster as a rookie despite an illness and an injury, but he [more] … [Read more...] about Broncos cut Max Borghi, Jamar Johnson

The 49ers got down to 85 players on Tuesday by releasing a former first-round pick. The team announced the departure of defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche ahead of the deadline to drop their roster to the 85-man limit. The 49ers had parted ways with four other players on Monday. Nkemdiche signed with the 49ers in late [more] … [Read more...] about 49ers release Robert Nkemdiche

Quarterback Brett Hundley‘s time with the Ravens has come to an end. The Ravens released Hundley on Tuesday as they moved to bring their roster to 85 players by the NFL’s 4 p.m. deadline for all teams to be down to that number. The Ravens also placed linebacker Trent Harris on IR after making a [more] … [Read more...] about Ravens release Brett Hundley, put Trent Harris on IR

Chargers safety Derwin James has been engaged in a hold-in at Chargers training camp, present but not practicing as his representation and the team negotiate a contract extension. Head coach Brandon Staley has spoken positively about James throughout training camp, saying it’s important for both sides to get the negotiation right. On Tuesday, Staley continued [more] … [Read more...] about Brandon Staley: Looking at Derwin James just as a safety doesn’t do him justice