Новости за 31.08.2021

Running back Devonta Freeman won’t be on the initial 53-man roster in New Orleans. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports and PFT has confirmed that the Saints have released Freeman on Tuesday. Freeman signed with the Saints at the start of training camp and head coach Sean Payton cited his versatility as the reason why he [more]

The Patriots still have not named a starting quarterback for Week One, and there’s a possibility they won’t do it publicly at all. Head coach Bill Belichick declined to say if there was any more clarity in the pending decision between Cam Newton and Mac Jones, noting that the team will announce transactions as it [more]

Takehiro Tomiyasu is on the verge of signing for Arsenal on transfer deadline day, as plenty of right backs are on the move in north London.

The 49ers managed to get a draft pick for a linebacker who probably wasn’t going to make their roster. Jonas Griffith has been traded from San Francisco to Denver, with the 49ers also sending a 2022 seventh-round pick to the Broncos, and the Broncos sending back a 2022 sixth-round pick and a 2023 seventh-round pick. [more]

The Broncos and Lions have hooked up for a trade ahead of Tuesday afternoon’s deadline to set rosters at 53 players around the league. Mike Klis of KUSA reports that the Broncos have traded wide receiver Trinity Benson to Detroit. They’ll also send a 2023 sixth-round pick to the Lions and the Lions will send [more]

Quarterback Dwayne Haskins didn’t play as well as the Steelers hoped when he started against the Panthers in the team’s final preseason game, but it looks like his time in Pittsburgh is going to last a little bit longer. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Haskins is expected to be on the initial 53-man [more]

Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry was widely viewed to be on the roster bubble in New England this summer, and he asked for a trade before the preseason started. But he hasn’t been traded, he’s still on the team, and coach Bill Belichick indicated today that he will remain with the team. Harry is still [more]

Millsap may choose to sit out the start of the season and make his decision later.

Chandler Jones was back at Cardinals practice on Monday in a welcome development for the defense in Arizona this season. Jones’ trade request and absence from the field with an undisclosed injury cast some doubt about what his role would be for the Cardinals, but his return allows for thoughts of what he’ll bring off [more]

Kyle Larson remains No. 1, while Ryan Blaney, who has won the past two Cup races, continues his climb in the rankings.

The Steelers are making changes to their special teams unit for the 2021 season. According to multiple reports, the Steelers are releasing punter Jordan Berry and long snapper Kameron Canady. Berry has been with the Steelers since 2015, but Pittsburgh used a seventh-round pick on Pressley Harvin III this year and the rookie is set [more]

In today’s America, every incident sparks a reaction on both sides. Even when it shouldn’t. The video of Super Bowl-winning quarterback Trent Dilfer, now a high school football coach, grabbing the son of former NFL kicker Phil Dawson and pushing the boy backward before shoving him away has prompted both criticism and support. If, as [more]

Steelers receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster loves to have a little fun and take a few risks. He recently took a risk that horrified plenty of his team’s fans. JuJu did the milk crate challenge, a fairly new and extremely dangerous phenomenon that consists of climbing a pyramid of plastic cubes, stepping from one to stacks of [more]

Cardinals outside linebacker Chandler Jones was lost for the season with a torn biceps in Week Five last season, reportedly requested a trade this offseason, has been absent for training camp and the preseason with an undisclosed injury, and hasn’t talked to the media at all this year. But with the regular season about to [more]

The Seahawks are waiving a trio of offensive players, according to various reports. Via Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus, Seattle is waiving wide receiver Darece Roberson. Additionally, via Brady Henderson of ESPN.com, the Seahawks are waiving tight ends Cam Sutton and Ian Bunting. Roberson was the only offensive player to score a touchdown for [more]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are working on restructuring the contract of Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Evans, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. The Buccaneers currently have the least amount of salary cap space of any team in the NFL, according to the NFLPA database. Tampa Bay has just $270,339 in space ahead of Tuesday’s [more]

The New England Patriots are getting tackle Yasir Durant in a trade from the Kansas City Chiefs, according to Herbie Teope of the Kansas City Star. Durant signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Missouri last year. He appeared in 11 games for the Chiefs and made one [more]

Vikings safety Harrison Smith has been one of the key pieces of the Minnesota defense for nearly a decade. He recently signed a four-year extension, putting him under contract with the team for five more years. Here’s a look at the details of the deal, per a source with knowledge of its terms. 1. Signing [more]

In a letter sent to NFL players on Monday night, the NFL Players’ Association advised their members that they will continue to negotiate for more COVID-19 testing even as the NFL has moved the testing interval for vaccinated players to once a week from the existing 14-day window. “While the League’s proposal results in increased [more]

I will be there opening night.

The Broncos have waived two of the four players who started games for them at quarterback last season. The team is keeping only two quarterbacks on its active roster, having cut third quarterback Brett Rypien, Mike Klis of 9News reports. Rypien cleared waivers his first two years after not making the season-opening roster. If he [more]

The 76ers drafted Charles Bassey No. 53.

The Premier League's clubs have been very busy this transfer window and even the ones who've not splurged on a bunch of decent names have added key pieces.

The Jaguars announced they have traded cornerback Sidney Jones to the Seahawks. The Seahawks are giving up a 2022 sixth-round choice in return, Brady Henderson of ESPN reports. Jones, who played collegiately at the University of Washington, was listed as the backup to CJ Henderson at left cornerback. But he played 91 snaps in three [more]

The Cardinals list Malcolm Butler as their starter at right cornerback. Butler might never play a down for them, however. The one-time Pro Bowler is dealing with a personal situation that has him mulling retirement, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. Butler signed a one-year deal worth up to $6 million with the Cardinals this [more]