Share this: J.J. Watt plans to tackle his rehab as ferociously as he tackles opposing quarterbacks. The Houston Texans placed Watt on injured reserve Wednesday after the All-Pro defensive end re-injured his surgically repaired back during last Thursday’s loss to the New England Patriots. Watt, who missed the entire preseason before returning for Houston’s first three regular-season games, posted an inspirational message shortly after the news of his IR stint was announced. “I will be back.” he declared. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday, citing sources, that Watt is expected to be out an extended period of time, perhaps even the rest of the season. It’s a huge blow to the Texans’ defense, as the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year is one of
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Patriots Sign Wide Receiver Da’Ron Brown, Filling Roster, Practice Squad
Share this: FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots now have a full 53-man roster and 10-man practice squad. The Patriots signed wide receiver Da’Ron Brown to their practice squad Tuesday, the team announced. Brown had a locker at Gillette Stadium. A spot on the Patriots’ practice squad opened last week when wide receiver Devin Street was signed to the Indianapolis Colts’ 53-man roster. Brown was a Kansas City Chiefs seventh-round pick out of Northern Illinois in 2015. He spent all of last season on the Chiefs’ practice squad and was released Sept. 3. He had five catches for 39 yards in preseason this summer. He caught 68 passes for 1,065 yards with six touchdowns as a senior at Northern Illinois. He also had 10
What To Know About Jacoby Brissett, Patriots’ Potential Week 3 QB
Share this: The New England Patriots still don’t have a quarterback controversy, but they are left with a quarterback conundrum after Jimmy Garoppolo injured his throwing shoulder Sunday. Reports vary on how long Garoppolo will be out and whether he’ll be able to suit up or play in Week 3 against the Houston Texans. If Garoppolo can’t start, rookie Jacoby Brissett will take his place, as he did in the Patriots’ 31-24 Week 2 win over the Miami Dolphins. So, what should you know about Brissett? — The 6-foot-4, 235-pound quarterback was selected by the Patriots out of North Carolina State with the 91st overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. It took him a while to sign his rookie contract because he represents himself. —
What Injuries To Rob Gronkowski, Patriots Linemen Mean For Jimmy Garoppolo
by Zack Cox on Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 10:09PM 1,786 Share this: Jimmy Garoppolo’s first true NFL test just got a whole lot more difficult. The New England Patriots quarterback, who’s set to start the first regular-season game of his career Sunday night against the Arizona Cardinals, now will be forced to do so without his starting left tackle (Nate Solder), a player who likely would have started at right guard if healthy (Jonathan Cooper) and arguably the league’s most dangerous offensive threat (Rob Gronkowski). Solder, Cooper and Gronkowski all officially have been ruled out for Sunday’s season opener, further hamstringing a Patriots offense that already was without suspended superstar signal-caller Tom Brady. How will these developments change New England’s game plan against an Arizona defense
Bill Belichick Not On Twitter, But Sean Payton’s Support ‘Means A Lot’
Share this: FOXBORO, Mass. — Sean Payton earned the admiration of New England Patriots fans when he tweeted out a show of support to Tom Brady on Sunday. The New Orleans Saints head coach manually retweeted a picture sent out by the Patriots of a Brady banner, and the quarterback’s No. 12, hanging on the Gillette Stadium lighthouse. “There aren’t a lot of people that can understand what Tom’s going through,” Payton said when asked about the gesture Thursday on ESPN’s “Mike and Mike” radio show. “I’m one of them.” Payton was suspended for an entire season by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for his role in the Saints’ bounty scandal. Brady is suspended for the first four weeks of the 2016 NFL season after
Chris Hogan Could Have Big Role In 2016 Based On Patriots Roster Cuts
Share this: FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots have four wide receivers on their 53-man roster. Only two practiced in full as recently as last week, and just one stayed healthy all offseason: Chris Hogan. It seems the Patriots have big plans for Hogan, who was acquired from the Buffalo Bills for nada as a restricted free agent this offseason, based on their roster cuts. The Patriots released Aaron Dobson, a 2013 second-round pick , Keshawn Martin, whose contract was extended last season, rookie Devin Lucien and former practice-squaders DeAndre Carter and Chris Harper. That the Patriots only are choosing to carry four wideouts suggests a few things: — They primarily will run a two-tight end set after acquiring Martellus Bennett in an offseason
NFL Roster Cuts Tracker: Latest Moves, Rumors As Teams Set 2016 Season Lineups
Share this: SATURDAY 10:30 a.m.: Mack Brown’s impressive preseason wasn’t enough to keep him in Washington. 10 a.m.: More cuts are coming out of Washington. 9:30 a.m.: Defensive lineman Jerrell Powe started 16 games last season for the Houston Texans. He hoped to stick in Washington, but that apparently won’t happen. Redskins will waive DT Jerrell Powe, who underwent a heart procedure early in camp but worked his way back on the field. — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 3, 2016 Saturday, 9 a.m. ET: The Carolina Panthers kick things off by cutting a pair of hopefuls. The #Panthers have released RB Brandon Wegher, source said, and it begins. Busy day of hundreds of cuts today to get to 53 — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 3, 2016 FRIDAY 11:30 p.m.: A few