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Day 8 of Cleveland Browns training camp took place Thursday, August 6. Injuries continue to play a factor in deciding what the offensive line will be. Cleveland Browns Training Camp Report – Day 8 (8/6/26) 1. Welcome to Joe Thomas: Before practice, head coach Todd Monken said that he offered a job to Hall of […]
Today’s guest column is from professors John Cairney and Rick Burton. Every sport has its own version of star treatment. NBA fans have long suspected the biggest names, from MJ to SGA, get foul calls that role players do not. NFL supporters argue franchise quarterbacks are more carefully protected than their less prominent counterparts. Soccer fans think the […]
So Chucky is going back to the broadcast booth, at least for a night. Because long-time TV voice of Bucs preseason football, Chris Myers, has an assignment conflict with his employer, FOX Sports, he cannot work the Aug. 22 game […] The post Will Jon Gruden Try To Emulate His Hero, Frank Gifford? appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Season 17, Episode 5 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show that was recorded on Thursday night, Alex Kozora and I start by talking about the Football Night In America debut of former Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin ahead of the annual Hall of Fame game. The Steelers […]
The NFL has suspended rookie wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner for the first six games of the season, per Ari Meirov. Rechsteiner, the son of WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner, signed with the Saints as an undrafted free agent in May. Rechsteiner played three years at Jacksonville State, where he logged 629 receiving yards and […]
Tony Gonzalez has made peace with plenty of what-ifs, but one still lingers: turning down Tom Brady. After retiring in 2013, Brady reportedly pitched him one final run with the New England Patriots. Gonzalez said no. Years later, he’s admitting the answer might have been different. “Tom Brady called me up, said, come throw with […] The post “Stupidest Thing I Ever Did”: Chiefs Legend Regrets Rejecting Tom Brady’s Offer To Join Patriots After Retirement appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Arizona Cardinals are back, baby! Carson Beck had a hell of a debut, finishing 15/19 188 yards and a touchdown and helped the Arizona Cardinals take a 17-14 lead. However, they gave up another quick drive before the half and it was tied 17-17. It was a beautiful prelude of things to come. The […]
DSJ Quick Take: Cowboys Claim Tight End Zack Kuntz Off Waivers The Dallas Cowboys claimed tight end Zack Kuntz off waivers from the Raiders on Thursday, filling the roster spot left by Princeton Fant’s season-ending knee injury. OXNARD, Calif. — After losing tight end Princeton Fant for the season due to a torn ACL and […]
It hasn’t even been a full year since Daniel Jones suffered a devastating Achilles tear, but you certainly wouldn’t know it by watching him at Indianapolis Colts training camp. The veteran quarterback is turning heads and lighting up the defense, flashing the exact kind of mobility and arm talent that proves he is fully back […] The post Colts HC Shane Steichen’s ‘on fire’ Daniel Jones take suggests he’s feeling 100% appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Carson Beck earned his first NFL taste by becoming the preseason opener starter for the Arizona Cardinals. Thursday’s performance signals that it might not be his last league start at quarterback either. Jacoby Brissett officially isn’t guaranteed QB1 duties after Beck shredded the Carolina Panthers in Canton despite the 33-30 loss. Time to dive into […] The post Jacoby Brissett’s job might be in jeopardy after Carson Beck’s impressive debut appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner had been turning heads at the New Orleans Saints’ training camp. Signed as an undrafted rookie this year, he had his work cut out. However, the young wideout was in for a tough reality while still in the fight to make the active roster. The New Orleans Saints wide receiver, son […] The post NFL Suspends Saints WR, Son of WWE Hall of Famer, Amid Training Camp appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Football is finally back, and while it was just a Thursday preseason game, the Carolina Panthers and the Arizona Cardinals delivered just enough to get fans hyped. What made the game even more memorable was the way it ended, with Panthers quarterback Haynes King making a name for himself and turning heads by leading Carolina […] The post Panthers’ Haynes King wins epic Hall of Fame game with heroic walk-off TD appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Carolina Panthers erased a late deficit to defeat the Arizona Cardinals 33-30, scoring in the closing seconds to steal the Hall of Fame Game in the final minutes. Despite the loss, Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck delivered one of the night's standout performances, completing 15 of 19 passes for 189 yards and earning a 91.4 PFF grade on first review.
The relationship between New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and former NFL insider Dianna Russini was an enormous story both in the NFL and sports media worlds over the offseason, but nobody knew what to expect with how television networks would handle the situation once game broadcasts came along. Well, the 2026 NFL preseason…
Football officially returned Thursday night as the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals faced off in the NFL Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. The game preceded Panthers great Luke Kuechly and Cardinals star Larry Fitzgerald being enshrined in the Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Since the Los Angeles Rams acquired Myles Garrett in a trade with the Cleveland Browns, fans have been urging Aaron Donald to come out of retirement. A defensive duo of Garrett and Donald would be phenomenal for the Rams and terrifying for opponents. But of course, Donald would have to shake off the rust, as […] The post Rams’ Sean McVay drops truth bomb on ‘different’ Aaron Donald standards amid return rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Steve Smith Sr retired at 37 in 2017, following a 16-year run with the Panthers and the Baltimore Ravens. It was a time when his body was getting older, and he could feel it in his performance. But a flag football game after COVID-19 effectively shut the door on any chances of a comeback. When […] The post “I Completely Pulled Both Hamstrings”: Panthers Legend Steve Smith Sr. Reveals How Flag Football Ended His Comeback Bid After Retirement appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Carolina Panthers played the Arizona Cardinals in an all time preseason game, and Haynes King came away the hero with a rushing touchdown on the game’s final play. First Quarter The Panthers got the ball first, and as one would expect from the Hall of Fame game, not much happened. Kenny Pickett completed two […]
Los Angeles Rams head coach was impressed with Aaron Donald after the retired defensive tackle worked out with the team on Tuesday amidst a potential comeback.
Aaron Donald has not played in an NFL game since January 14, 2024, and yet, there has not been much concern about rust or his level of effectiveness. The prevailing opinion around the football-watching public is this: if the all-time great feels physically good enough to commit to a full campaign, then he will make […] The post Rams’ Aaron Donald workout gets ‘outstanding’ Sean McVay review appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The stars arrived for the 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game between the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers on Thursday. It marked the official beginning of the NFL preseason. It also marked the beginning of Mike LaFleur as head coach of the Cardinals. Before the game, Mike’s brother Matt, head coach of the Packers, surprised […] The post Mike LaFleur hilariously roasts brother Matt before HOF game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Jared Verse got to say his farewell to his Los Angeles Rams teammates before starting a new chapter with the Cleveland Browns ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Verse is preparing for the third season of his career, his first with the Browns. He spent his first two years with the Rams before they traded […] The post Jared Verse opens up on breaking wild trade to Rams teammates appeared first on ClutchPoints .
GLENDALE — Arizona Cardinals Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald admits ring-chasing crossed his mind, but his loyalty to the franchise mattered more. For nearly two decades, Fitzgerald had every reason to consider leaving Arizona in search of the one accomplishment that eluded his Hall of Fame career: a Super Bowl ring. The former Cardinals star […]
Despite the wide attention, Carson Beck was unfazed in his preseason debut on Thursday. The Arizona Cardinals faced the Carolina Panthers for the Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, and Beck looked like a future cornerstone. The rookie quarterback was taken out in the fourth quarter, with […] The post Cardinals’ Carson Beck posts insane numbers in near-perfect NFL preseason debut appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It is only the preseason, but the new NFL campaign starts to feel like a reality when the Hall of Fame Game commences in August. That feeling of excitement intensifies when there is an actual touchdown. Arizona Cardinals running back Corey Kiner became the first player to find the end zone in almost six months, […] The post Watch Cardinals execute season’s first TD in HOF game vs. Panthers appeared first on ClutchPoints .