CHICAGO — Caleb Williams made another good impression in his first appearance at Soldier Field since Chicago drafted him with the No. 1 overall pick, running for a touchdown and leading two scoring drives, and the Bears beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-3 on Saturday. Williams got off to a slow start coming off an impressive … Read more
The New England Patriots have traded four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons for a third-round draft pick, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the teams haven’t announced the trade. Judon had 28 sacks in his first … Read more
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Will Levis led touchdown drives on both his series and the Tennessee Titans beat the San Francisco 49ers 17-13 on Saturday night in the teams’ preseason opener. The two scores were a product of not only two big special teams plays, but efficiency in operating a new offense under first-year Titans head … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS — Rookie J.J. McCarthy rebounded from an ill-advised throw that was intercepted by Las Vegas starting cornerback Jack Jones with two touchdown passes against backups, a mixed but promising preseason debut for the Minnesota Vikings’future franchise quarterback in a 24-23 victory over the Raiders on Saturday. Rookie Will Reichard kicked a 37-yard field goal … Read more
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Damar Hamlin flashed a wide grin and waved hello while zipping by on a scooter, before accelerating to make a sharp, effortless turn up a hill toward the Buffalo Bills dorm rooms at their training camp facility. Carefree and happy, there seems to be little the Bills safety has to be afraid … Read more
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Lance McCutcheon can’t remember what caused the sudden rift between him and his best friend. The details don’t really matter now to the New York Jets wide receiver. He just knows he never got to smooth things over with Connor Mills. And he never got a chance to say goodbye. “Guilt … Read more
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula showed significant signs in her recovery from a debilitating cardiac arrest by being escorted to the field by her husband to help break the post-practice team huddle on Friday. Though her steps were somewhat tentative, this marked the first time Pegula was seen publicly walking on her … Read more
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Hulk Hogan, visiting Detroit Lions practice, said coach Dan Campbell would have been good in the squared circle. The pro wrestling great even came up with a nickname for Campbell: “Dirty Dan.” “He probably missed his calling,” Hogan said Thursday during a visit to the Motor City to promote his new … Read more
PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts got to the point faster than he gets into the end zone on a tush push. Before a reporter could finish the first question to Hurts on the first day of Eagles’ training camp about the franchise QB’s seemingly complicated dynamic with coach Nick Sirianni, Hurts cut him off: The bottom … Read more
NEW ORLEANS — New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte will not be prosecuted on charges related to illegal online gaming that police said took place while he was underage and still a player at Louisiana State University, a Baton Rouge prosecutor said Tuesday. First Assistant District Attorney Tracey Barbera said the decision was made … Read more
