Dallas can’t be preceded by an automatic obscenity at Lincoln Financial Field anymore. In fact, it may someday become a revered word at the stadium – at least when the Cowboys aren’t in town. The new Dallas in Philadelphia made his debut with the Eagles on Thursday night, and without overstating the importance of the preseason, Dallas Goedert’s first NFL game was a success. The rookie tight end caught four passes for 66 yards and a touchdown in a 31-14 loss to the Steelers, and he handled his blocking duties successfully despite concerns about that skill set. Goedert has room for improvement – he dropped a pass and whiffed on a block – but the Eagles couldn’t have asked for a better unveiling from their second-round draft pick. “I thought I did pretty well,” Goedert said. “There’s definitely things I need to improve on, but that’s to be expected with the first game.” Goedert got the start, with … [Read more...] about Dallas Goedert does his NFL debut in Eagles-Steelers preseason opener in style
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Texans rookie TE Jordan Akins catches 2 TDs in NFL preseason debut
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Players kneel, raise fists during national anthem at NFL preseason games
National anthem protests returned to the NFL Thursday, as two Miami Dolphins players took a knee and one of their teammates raised a fist during “The Star Spangled Banner” ahead of the team’s preseason opener. Wide receivers Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson both kneeled while defensive end Robert Quinn raised his fist before the Fins took on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. The Giants opened their preseason at home against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, and Big Blue defensive lineman A.J. Francis raised his fist at the end of the anthem, NJ.com reported. In Philadelphia, where the world champs played the Pittsburgh Steelers, Eagles captain and safety Malcolm Jenkins and cornerback De’Vante Bausby raised their fists during the anthem. And in Santa Clara, Calif., 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin raised his fist as “The Star-Spangled Banner” played. Earlier this summer, the NFL ordered players to stay in the locker … [Read more...] about Players kneel, raise fists during national anthem at NFL preseason games
Fired NFL Network analyst goes all-out in harassment denial
Fired NFL Network analyst Heath Evans believes he was unjustly let go and is using social media to try to clear his name. In a series of Twitter posts, the former Patriots fullback detailed the allegations and explained why he hadn’t spoken out yet, adding that “I can prove” the charges are “simply not true.” The 39-year-old Evans was one of several former players-turned-analysts working for NFL Network who were named in a sexual harassment suit in December 2017 by Jami Cantor, a former wardrobe stylist at NFL Network. The complaint alleged that Evans sent nude pictures of himself on at least two occasions to the accuser, propositioned her for sex and made sexual, inappropriate comments to her. Those included “you’re making me horny,” and “needed to get in you deep and hard.” According to Evans, he has wanted to fight the charges publicly, but NFL Network would not allow him to. When the allegations became public, Evans said … [Read more...] about Fired NFL Network analyst goes all-out in harassment denial
Check out Cam Sims’ 57-yard reception in his first NFL action
In 41 games at Alabama, wide receiver Cam Sims caught 41 passes for 467 yards and two touchdowns. Sixty of those yards came on one reception against Ole Miss during the 2017 season. Sims nearly equaled his collegiate career long in his first pro game. During the second quarter of the Washington Redskins' preseason game against the New England Patriots on Thursday night, Sims caught a pass from quarterback Colt McCoy, shook off defensive back Damarius Travis and ran to the New England 2-yard line. The 57-yard gain set up Washington's second touchdown of the game. The 57-yarder was Sims' second reception of the game after he'd had a 17-yard catch earlier in the quarter. Sims joined Washington as an undrafted rookie, so he'll be battling for a roster spot during the preseason. Washington seems set at the top of the wide-receiver depth chart with former first-round pick Josh Doctson, Jamison Crowder (who caught 66 passes last season) and free-agent signee Paul Richardson. After that trio, … [Read more...] about Check out Cam Sims’ 57-yard reception in his first NFL action