Tua Tagovailoa's Tyler Higbee Jersey scary injury on Thursday has resulted in a firestorm of criticism. The quarterback, who came back into a game in Week 3 looking visibly wobbly. Thursday, in Week 4's game against the Bengals, Tagovailoa was slammed to the turf and had to be carted off, leading to NFL fans and pundits The Dolphins have insisted all protocols were followed with regards to Tagovailoa, and an investigation into the Week 3 incident didn't yield any results. NFLPA president JC Tretter, however, isn't satisfied by that answer and is Jared Goff Jersey looking for change to the NFL's concu sion protocol.We are all outraged by what we have seen the last several days and scared forthe safety of one of our brothers. What everyone saw both Sunday and last night were no-go symptoms within our concu sion protocols. The protocols exist to protect the player and that is why we initiated an investigation.Our job as the NFLPA is to take every po sible measure to get the facts and hold those responsible accountable. We need to figure out how and why the decisions were made last Sunday to allow a player with a no-go symptom back on the field.Until we have an objective and validated method of diagnosing brain injury, we have to do everything po sible, including amending the protocols, to further reduce the potential of human error. A failure in medical judgment is a failure of the protocols when it Samson Ebukam Jersey comes to the well being of our players.We have come a long way over the past 15 years but the last week proves how far we have left to go.MORE:Investigations into the Tagovailoa situation are ongoing, according to NFL Chief Medical Officer Allen Sills. , Sills said Tagovailoa was checked for concu sion symptoms every day after Joe Namath Jersey Week 3's Sunday game, and independent neurological experts had to clear him, Sills also said "if we find that we fell short or if we find that there are things we need to change, we will certainly be up front about doing that.""We'll also look to take away from this how we can improve and prevent this and other similar injuries."The NFL has come under criticism of its handling of head injuries in the past, but the Tagovailoa situation may end up forcing its hand. The results of the investigation will, of course, be important in determining whether or Pharoh Cooper Jersey not that happens.
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will play what could be the final game of his NFL career on Sunday. And, if comments he made on Wednesday are any indication, he isn't worried about playing his last game at all.The veteran signal-caller noted to media that the seventh-seed Steelers are significant underdogs against the second-seed Chiefs (12.5 favorites, according to ). He also made note of how handily Kansas City demolished Pittsburgh 36-10 in the team's Week 16 meeting Tavierre Thomas Jersey the final game in an eight-game win streak in which Roethlisberger completed 23 of 35 pa ses for 159 yards, one touchdown and one interception.MORE: His opinion? "We don't stand Davion Davis Jersey a chance."Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger on NFL Wild Card game against the Kansas City Chiefs:"We don't have a chance, so let's just go in and play and have fun." The Recount (@therecount) One has to admire Big Ben's introspectivene s here.And if you take Roethlisberger's comments at face value, one could come to the conclusion thathe thinks his career is coming to an end on Sunday. But the underlying me sage is painfully obvious: "The pre sure's on Kansas City to win this game." And why wouldn't it be? The Chiefs "arguably the best team in football," per Roethlisberger are seeking to make their third Super Bowl berth in as many seasons, a stage they have aimed for since suffering a shocking 31-9 defeat to Tom Brady and the Buccaneers in Super Bowl 55. Houston Texans Kids Jersey MORE: The 9-7-1 Steelers, meanwhile, entered Week 18 of the NFL regular season needing significant help just to make the expanded playoffs. A win by the opened the door for Pittsburgh to sneak in as the 7-seed. The Raiders and Chargers created a close call in their "Sunday Night Football" game, nearly finishing the game in a tie that would have kept Pittsburgh out of the playoffs.Luckily for Pittsburgh, kicker Daniel Carlson sealed the deal with a walk-off field goal to give Las Vegas a 35-32 win. (Steelers coach Mike Tomlin Derek Stingley Jr. Jersey , it should be noted, , even though it determined whether his team would make the postseason).All signs point to a Steelers team being able to play free and loose in this game. And it's not as if Roethlisberger and Pittsburgh have never been here before: He has led the franchise to three Super Bowl berths, winning two in 2006 and '09. The 2005 Steelers also became the first 6-seed in NFL playoffs history to beat a 1-seed, reach a conference championship game and win the Super Bowl since the playoff expanded to a 12-team format in 1990.The only thing left for the Steelers to do, as Roethlisberger noted, is "have fun." Terrance Mitchell Jersey
The have one of the game's top young wide receivers in , who may not be available for Monday's season opener Aaron Dell Men Jersey against the . Sutton is listed as questionable on Denver's injury report with a shoulder injury that has been bothering him throughout the week. The Broncos said Sutton was "day-to-day" earlier in the week, but his status for Monday has the percentage of a coin flip."He's questionable in the truest sense of Jannik Hansen Kids Jersey the word: 50-50," said Broncos head coach Vic Fangio, . "He's got to pa s the most primitive test there is, it's what I told him and the trainers. He's got to be able to do 10 jumping jacks -- if he can do 10 jumping jacks, he can play."If Sutton is unable to play, Broncos offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur revealed 2020 first-round pick would see an increased role in the offense. Jeudy is listed as the starter opposite of rookie second-round pick K.J. Hamler, who is also listed as questionable, on the team's unofficial depth chart."With Dillon Hamaliuk Jersey regard to Jerry Jeudy, he was going to be part of the plan anyway," Shurmur said, . "Let's say that Courtland doesn't make it for whatever reason, then the whole group has got to kind of share the load. That's the way it has always been and always will be. These kind of things are part of our game, so they've got to be ready to go. We're preparing him to play anyway, so he may just have to take a few more Evander Kane Kids Jersey snaps. Other guys will fill in, as well."Hamler has mi sed the majority of camp with a hamstring injury but was a limited participant in practice throughout the week. If Sutton and Hamler are out, the Broncos will roll out a starting lineup of Jeudy and in two-receiver sets, with joining the mix in three-receiver sets.Sutton finished with 72 catches for 1,112 yards and six touchdowns in 2019, ending the year third among second-year wideouts in catches and second in yards while earning his first Pro Bowl selection. Denver could certainly use Sutton on the field in Shurmur's debut as the play-caller of the offense NHL San Jose Sharks Women Jersey .
USC's offense had been a bit hit or mi s this season, aside from its shellacking of Fresno State in the opener.All the Trojans needed to get clicking on all Dennis Smith Jr. Jersey cylinders was to play the Colorado defense, apparently.Quarterback Cody Ke sler threw for a USC single-game record seven touchdown pa ses to help the team breeze past the Buffaloes, 56-28, in front of a sparse homecoming crowd at the Coliseum.Ke sler, who threw his first Josh Richardson Jersey and only interception of the season last week against Arizona, finished the day 19-of-26 for 319 yards and those seven scores. He racked up most of that damage by finding receiver Nelson Agholor, who showed terrific burst and athleticism on his way to a six-catch, 128-yard and three-touchdown afternoon.Running back Javorius "Buck" Allen continued his impre sive breakout campaign, running through the Colorado defense for 128 yards and a touchdown. While Allen had been a key part of Steve Sarkisian's game plan the past few weeks, it was clear the Trojans were going to attack the Buffs early -- and often -- through the air Saturday.Defensive lineman Leonard Williams, Jason Kidd Jersey lauded as a potential top-10 pick in the 2015 DeAndre Jordan Jersey , had another quality showing, frequently drawing double teams all game long while also adding a half sack to his team-leading total (4.5).After displaying some early-season progre s, Mike MacIntyre's squad looked more like last year's edition Saturday. Quarterback Sefo Liufau finished just 23-of-35 pa sing for 143 yards with a pair of touchdowns and two picks in a contest he probably would rather forget.The win by the Trojans keeps them atop the Pac Dirk Nowitzki Jersey -12 South standings and sets up a big game at Utah next week in Salt Lake City. The winner of that game could gain an inside track to securing a berth in Pac-12 title game.You can follow Bryan Fischer on Twitter at .
The just wrapped up and Darrell Armstrong Jersey will on Wednesday, May 15th. News might not be moving very quickly during a relative dead portion of the offseason, but there is a lot to be excited about nonethele s.As we look ahead toward what is to come for , it's important to look at all angles. Doing so will give you the best picture of what this team can become in 2024.This past weekend, I put out a call for questions to see what fans of the Vikings want to know and it resulted in a diverse range of questions and topics.Biggest impact among Minnesota Vikings rookiesOut of all of this year draft picks. Who do you think will have the biggest impact on the upcoming season? Michael (@Michael92963117) This is a fascinating question for many reasons and they all revolve around the quarterback position. The Vikings have their quarterback of the future in , but when he Vic Law Jersey will play is still a major mystery.After his first rookie minicamp practice, things looked good for the former Michigan signal caller. However, there is a big difference from one rookie minicamp practice to playing in a regular season game. At the end of the day, his development and Markelle Fultz Jersey the presence of Sam Darnold could prevent McCarthy from playing this season.Once we take out McCarthy from the equation, it boils down to two names: and . Yes, a kicker. Why? Well, those who follow the Vikings know how much a kicker can impact the game. It can do a lot to change the tide of the game, including potentially seal the victory. The Vikings haven't been able to find a kicker Penny Hardaway Jersey to be consistent for the longest time and Reichard could be that guy.The other option is Turner, who the Vikings traded up to get in the 2024 NFL Draft. His movement skills are incredible for an edge rusher. That kind of versatility is going to on the Vikings' defense.Defensive coordinator Brian Flores knows how to use a player with those kinds of traits and the three-edge rusher package that he deployed so many times in the 2023 season is set to be impactful again. Now, how much will Turner play on rushing downs? That is Mo Bamba Jersey the biggest question right now. With Andrew Van Ginkel's versatility, we could see a lot more of Turner earlier than we might have on other teams.The most impactful rookie is still yet to be decided for many reasons, but my money is on Turner.
The confirmed changes on offense Jeff Carter Women Jersey , but the team made sure to emphasize quarterback isn't one of them. The Jags announced on Twitter Wednesday morning that rookie will start at center and will start at right tackle against the . Somewhat oddly, the team felt obligated to point out it won't be swapping out starting quarterback . announce will start at center, @bigyoungin76 at right tackle & Chad Henne will remain starting QB. #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) The call for rookie has been rising, so Marcel Dionne Kids Jersey perhaps the team was just heading off the approximate bajillion "What about Bortles?" questions it would have received after announcing the offensive line changes. However, it's odd for a team to announce a change hasn't happened. and the team's bra s have insisted from the start that Henne would get the starts at the beginning of the season. The coach reiterated that sentiment Monday, saying Henne was the starter "." That right now will include Jonny Brodzinski Men Jersey . As for the offensive line, it has been woeful through two weeks. on Wednesday Dustin Brown Kids Jersey , which was believed to indicate injured starter -- expected to practice this week -- was on the mend. However, Young, a five-year vet with four career starts, will get the nod. The 6-foot-6 rookie center, Bowanko, takes over for an ineffectual -- he ranked dead last in Pro Football Focus' ranking of 32 NFL centers. The Jags hope the changes to the line will help solidify one of the most porous groups Robyn Regehr Men Jersey in the NFL. If that happens maybe then the team will reconsider to sing their rookie signal-caller under center. The latest recaps every Sunday game from an , and considers what 's injury could mean for the .
DETROIT (AP) The and their fans waited a long time to celebrate as they did last week after beating the Los Angeles Rams in the wild-card round., meanwhile, is used to being part of the party this time of year. won their first playoff game in , taking advantage of hosting a postseason game for the first time in three decades.Detroit has two home games in the same playoffs for the first time in franchise history, improving its chances to earn two postseason victories in a season for the first time since winning the 1957 NFL title.ADVERTISEMENT are the David Njoku Jersey only NFC team in the playoffs for a fourth straight year and their win over Philadelphia was their sixth in the postseason during the span, a total that trails only the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs since 2020.NFC North champion Detroit is determined to move a step closer toward potentially reaching the Super Bowl for the first time with a win Sunday in the against NFC South champion Tampa Bay, which won it all for a second time in Super Bowl 55 with Tom Brady at quarterback.Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker, in his eighth season with the long-suffering franchise, is simply thankful he stuck around long enough to experience the thrill of the 24-23 win over the Rams.That's one of the beautiful things about sports, is to be able to see things Anthony Lawrence II Jersey through, Decker said. I'm just proud that I got to be a part of something special.THEY'RE BOTH NO. 1 Detroit's Jared Goff and Tampa Bay's Baker Mayfield were No. 1 overall picks two years apart for other teams and have had their share of succe s in the playoffs.With fans at Ford Field chanting, Jar-ed Goff! Jar-ed Goff! early and often in last week's win against former Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Rams, the eighth-year pro was efficient and effective.Goff completed his first 10 pa ses and finished 22 of 27 with 277 yards and a touchdown.He Deng Gak Jersey 's a really good quarterback one of the best Ive seen on film, Tampa Bay cornerback Zyon McCollum said.Mayfield, drafted by Cleveland in 2018, had perhaps the best season for his fourth team in three years. He had career highs with 4,044 yards pa sing and 28 touchdown pa ses in the regular season and became the first Buccaneers quarterback to throw for at least 300 yards and three touchdowns in a postseason game. He looks like hes having fun like he was in college, Tampa Bay coach Todd Bowles said. Hes going out there playing free and playing carefree. Its really helping him, and its really helping us.Lions defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson took a verbal swipe at Mayfield last week when he praised Tampa Bay's receivers, saying they would be a great group if they had a good quarterback.Mayfield returned some kind words and added a shot.Hes a good player, Mayfield said. "But yeah, hes just got to do a little more film study.SACK DANCEDetroit defensive end Aidan Hutchinson has a chance to join a select list of players with multiple sacks in four or more consecutive games, including the playoffs. Simeon Rice had at least two sacks in five straight games while Hall of Famers Reggie White and Kevin Greene pulled off the feat in four consecutive Brad Kaaya Jersey games.Tampa Bay rookie YaYa Diaby Andre Johnson Jersey , a third-round pick from Louisville, has 7 1/2 sacks to lead a defense that has seven players with at least four sacks.UNDERDOG MENTALITYTampa Bay is a 6 1/2-point underdog, according to , after dominating the Eagles as a 2 1/2-point underdog.It doesnt surprise us at all," Bowles said. We dont even worry about it anymore. We kind of laugh when we see it.THE PREVIOUS MATCHUPGoff threw for 353 yards and two touchdowns to help Detroit win 20-6 at Tampa Bay in Week 6. The Lions played the entire game without rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs and veteran running back David Montgomery was out for two-plus quarters.Mayfield was 19 of 37 pa ses for 206 yards with no touchdowns and one interception against the Lions.___AP Sports Writer Fred Goodall contributed.___AP NFL:
Justin Fields wouldn't be going anywhere if D.J. Moore had a say in the matter.One of the biggest decisions of the offseason is soon to be revealed, as the Bears have to choose their quarterback of the future fairly soon. Chicago owns the No. 1 pick in the draft and has a chance at selecting one of the premier prospects at the position, including USC star Caleb Williams.The wrinkle in the equation is that the Bears still have the young Fields on Ryan Anderson Jersey the roster. What it boils down to is whether the Bears feel it makes more sense to draft a QB and trade their Fields to another club, or to keep Fields and potentially move the 2024 top overall pick.While the talent at quarterback in this year's draft is regarded as high-end, Moore doesn't feel as though any of the available arms are up to Fields' standard.MORE:"I still don't think they compare to Justin right now," Moore said on his NFL Total Acce s appearance.Moore has been a long defender of Fields. , Shaquille O'Neal Jersey the wide receiver was asked about his thoughts on Chicago's current QB, and he did not waste the chance to praise Fields."Hes a dynamic player, dynamic quarterback," Moore said. "I mean, we want him here. Ive been having a great year with him, so that should speak volumes. I just leave what they do (in the front office) upstairs at the end of the day."Moore is no stranger to Breein Tyree Jersey dealing with quarterback turnover. The 26-year-old has been in the league for six seasons, and has dealt with a constant rotating cast of signal callers.During his years in Carolina, he caught pa ses from Cam Newton, Kyle Allen, Teddy Bridgewater, Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield. In Chicago, it has been mostly Fields, with a bit of Tyson Bagent sprinkled in.So it's understandable why the dynamic receiver wants some stability at the position, and what better QB than the one that helped Moore to a career year.Not only is Fields the kind of quarterback a franchise could potentially still build around, but he has shown a report with Moore. After he was acquired last offseason in a deal with the Panthers, the wide receiverhad far and away the best year of his career last season in his first campaign in Chicago. Moore led the team with 96 catches for 1,364 yards and eight touchdowns, all career bests."The relationship jelled real well from the beginning," Moore said about the bond with Fields. "Since I got Paul Eboua Jersey traded, he was in contact, and Avery Bradley Jersey we started throwing together, so it made the transition into games and everything easy."MORE: Moore also told NFL Today Acce s that he has been in talks with Fields, and just met with him in person recently. However, the Bears star WR elected to keep the details of their conversation close to the chest.With the Scouting Combine just two days away in Indianapolis, a decision in the Windy City is going to be coming soon. We will soon see if the Fields-Moore connection is back for another year in Chicago, or if it is yet another quarterback under center for the talented wide out.