Author: Mikesportz
Former Steelers first-round pick and now Seahawks linebacker Devin Bush will start against his former team on Sunday. That is now official after the Seahawks ruled out linebacker Jordyn Brooks with an ankle injury. Bush, who plays in the big nickel package for the team, will be elevated to a full-time role with the group. He played 40 snaps against the Titans with Brooks injured in that game. He racked up a season-high six tackles while allowing 16 yards on two receptions in coverage. Bush is hoping to stick it to the team that drafted him and show him…
When Los Angeles Rams COO Kevin Demoff penned an open letter to Season Ticket Members in March, the message was met with various interpretations – many of them pessimistic. Understandably, the focus fell on the organization opting for “replenishing our draft capital and improving our long-term salary cap situation,” as opposed to continuing to exchange picks for proven players and structuring contacts in a way that fit all that veteran talent under a financial ceiling. L.A.’s customary discipline in free agency suddenly felt like austerity. Bobby Wagner returned to Seattle. Leonard Floyd and Taylor Rapp signed with Buffalo.…
The Seattle Seahawks have a lot on the line on Sunday when they host the Pittsburgh Steelers on New Year’s Eve. Both teams come into the game with an 8-7 record, and a loss could kill their playoff hopes. The Steelers are making a bold decision going into the game, opting to start third-string quarterback Mason Rudolph in what’s pretty much a must-win game for Pittsburgh. However, Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams isn’t underestimating Rudolph or the Steelers going into the game. He definitely stood out,” Williams said. “He led their offense pretty well and they scored a lot of…
fter activating him from injured reserve. Veteran full back Jason Cabinda returned from injured reserve for the Detroit Lions ahead of the team’s Week 17 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. But his return was short lived. The Lions announced waiving Cabinda on December 29, which was just 1 day after activating him. In a corresponding move, the Lions then signed kicker Michael Badgley to the active roster from their practice squad. Cabinda has spent the past five seasons with the Lions. During that stint, he converted from linebacker to full back. This season, Cabinda appeared in three…
Replacing Daniel Jones would be a tough sell for this New York Giants regime, unless they landed a Super Bowl-winning quarterback. Russell Wilson fits the bill, according to CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin, who named the Giants a landing spot for the passer expected to be released from a contract worth $242,588,236 by the Denver Broncos. Jones, who is recovering from a torn ACL, only signed a four-year, $160-million contract last offseason, but Benjamin believes “Tommy DeVito and Tyrod Taylor faring better in relief suggests Jones could be out of a job regardless of his rehab.” It helps Jones…
Chris Paul did it with the Clippers in December 2016 against the Pelicans: 20 points, 20 assists and zero turnovers. Tyrese Haliburton did it Thursday night against the Bulls: 21 points, 20 assists, and no turnovers, leading the Pacers to a win. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said he didn’t think Haliburton would even play in this game the way he looked at shootaround with a tight and sore back. Not only did he play, Haliburton found a groove he hadn’t been in for a while. “You don’t get 20 assists without guys making a lot of shots,” Haliburton said via the…
Veteran guard Bradley Beal is ready to return from the right ankle sprain that has sidelined him since Dec. 15, with the Suns confirming Friday (via X) that he’ll be available for Friday’s game vs. Charlotte. He was previously listed as questionable. The Suns initially announced on Dec. 18 that Beal would be re-evaluated in two weeks, indicating they expected him to be out until January. However, the 30-year-old expressed a desire to beat that recovery timeline, and it appears he’ll achieve that goal, returning just 11 days later. Given that Kevin Durant and Devin Booker aren’t on the…
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has been ruled out of Sunday’s clash with the Carolina Panthers due to a shoulder injury, the team said on Friday. Lawrence suffered the injury in last week’s defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Jaguar’s fourth straight loss. C.J. Beathard, who has yet to start a game since joining the Jags in 2021, will replace Lawrence. Beathard was previously with the San Francisco 49ers and had a 2-10 record in his four seasons with the club. Lawrence has struggled with various injuries this season and while he has played through his troubles,…
The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently in an interesting spot in the AFC playoff race. Sitting at 8-7, they are the 10th seed heading into Week 17. There have been multiple different quarterbacks under center for the Steelers this season. Something that can be a bit frustrating for a team who seemingly has a championship caliber defense. Multiple reports have surfaced recently that indicate the Steelers could get a long-term plan in place at the quarterback position sooner rather than later. The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly in the market for a quarterback and have been identified as a landing spot…
After fending off the Detroit Pistons in a 128-122 overtime tilt on Thursday, the Boston Celtics enter Friday’s contest against the Toronto Raptors 15-0 at TD Garden. The hosts of this matchup are 24-6 overall, boasting the best record in the NBA. But to remain unbeaten on their parquet, they’ll have to overcome the absences of Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, and Al Horford. The former is out due to left ankle sprain management. The four-time All-Star registered 31 points vs. Detroit. He also dished out ten assists, grabbed five rebounds, and swiped five steals. When asked after the…