Browns defensive end Myles Garrett did not start Saturday’s loss to the Saints and played only 36 of 54 defensive snaps. Coach Kevin Stefanski said Garrett did not play the opening series for an unspecified violation of team rules. “Just a team thing,” Stefanski said, without elaborating, via Tom Withers of the Associated Press. “That [more] … [Read more...] about Myles Garrett benched to start Saturday’s game for violation of team rules
Nathaniel Hackett joins small club of coaches who didn’t finish first year, since merger
Since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, only four coaches had failed to finish their first seasons on the job. Before today. The number is now five, as former Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett joins the club, fired after 15 of 17 games. The others were Jets coach Lou Holtz in 1976, 49ers coach Pete McCulley in [more] … [Read more...] about Nathaniel Hackett joins small club of coaches who didn’t finish first year, since merger
Tua Tagovailoa placed in concussion protocol again
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa‘s status for the Week 17 matchup against the Patriots is in doubt after the quarterback was once again placed in the concussion protocol on Monday. Head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters Tagovailoa’s status in his Monday press conference. Via Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, McDaniel said no one noticed that [more] … [Read more...] about Tua Tagovailoa placed in concussion protocol again
Derrick Henry, Jeffery Simmons listed as out of practice Monday
Titans head coach Mike Vrabel is deciding which players will be on the field for Thursday’s game against the Cowboys based on “how many guys we realistically think can be back on a short week.” Monday’s injury report suggests that the quick turnaround may not be realistic for a couple of the team’s biggest stars. [more] … [Read more...] about Derrick Henry, Jeffery Simmons listed as out of practice Monday
Cardinals claim Josh Jackson, place Aaron Brewer on injured reserve
The Cardinals claimed cornerback Josh Jackson off waivers, the team announced Monday. The Steelers waived Jackson on Saturday. Jackson returns to the the Cardinals after spending the preseason with them. He played four games with one start this season with Pittsburgh and had six tackles and a fumble recovery. Jackson, 26, has appeared in 48 [more] … [Read more...] about Cardinals claim Josh Jackson, place Aaron Brewer on injured reserve