Archives for September 2022

The Chiefs may have safety Justin Reid as an emergency option, but with Harrison Butker sidelined, the Chiefs will have a different primary kicker for Thursday’s game against the Chargers. Kansas City announced the team has elevated kicker Matt Ammendola and cornerback Dicaprio Bootle from the practice squad for the contest. Ammendola kicked in 11 [more] … [Read more...] about Chiefs elevate Matt Ammendola, Dicaprio Bootle

Saints running back Alvin Kamara‘s practice participation took a step in the wrong direction. Kamara was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice, but he did not practice at all on Thursday. Kamara has injured ribs. Kamara had nine carries for 39 yards in the season-opening win over the Falcons. Mark Ingram, Dwayne Washington, [more] … [Read more...] about Alvin Kamara out of practice Thursday

As the possibility looms that 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan will decide to send quarterback Trey Lance back to the bench in favor of starter-turned-backup Jimmy Garoppolo, there’s still another path for Garoppolo to get back on the field. Lance could get injured. Coach Kyle Shanahan has been harping on Lance to protect himself. But that [more] … [Read more...] about Trey Lance is protecting himself, to an extent

Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans has a calf injury that limited him in Wednesday’s practice. The news was even worse Thursday. Evans was a non-participant. He was the only Buccaneers player downgraded Thursday. Receiver Russell Gage (hamstring) got in limited work Thursday after missing Wednesday’s practice. Cornerback Zyon McCollum (hamstring) did the same. Tom Brady returned … [Read more...] about Mike Evans sits out Thursday’s practice after being limited Wednesday

On Wednesday, Colts receiver Michael Pittman was limited in practice. On Thursday, he didn’t practice at all. If things don’t change on Friday, that could be a significant blow to Indianapolis’ passing game for Sunday’s matchup with Jacksonville. Pittman is dealing with a quad injury. Last week, Pittman finished with nine catches on 13 targets [more] … [Read more...] about Michael Pittman did not practice on Thursday