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New York Times
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- New York Times
Last 12 months: Rams
Catch up on live reaction and insight from Saturday's busy NFL preseason slate Imagn Images 2024 record: 10-7 Regular-season result: 1st in NFC West Playoff result: Lost to Eagles in divisional round Notable departures: WR Cooper Kupp, OL Jonah Jackson, OL Joe Noteboom, NT Bobby Brown III Notable additions: WR Davante Adams, OT DJ Humphries, DT Poona Ford Coaching change? No. 2024 record: 7-10 Regular-season result: 3rd in NFC East Notable departures: OG Zack Martin, Edge Demarcus Lawrence, CB Jourdan Lewis, RB Rico Dowdle Notable additions: RB Miles Sanders, RB Javonte Williams, WR George Pickens, Edge Dante Fowler Jr. Coaching change? Yes, OC Brian Schottenheimer was promoted to head coach after Mike McCarthy's contract was not renewed. LATROBE, Pa. — Aaron Rodgers has a well-documented suspicious streak, and at some point this past spring — during one of many conversations exploring a potential partnership — the four-time MVP wondered how Mike Tomlin's recall could be so acutely accurate. Is he taking notes? Rodgers wondered. Without learning the answer, the embattled quarterback took no offense. 'I was (very) honest with him about what was going on in my personal life,' Rodgers recalled Wednesday. 'Whether he wrote it down, I don't give a s—. The fact that he would remember important things that were going on in my life was really meaningful to me. 'It felt like I was talking to a friend, not a coach. Because it wasn't talking X's and O's; it was, 'How's this person? How is that person doing?' And that really meant a lot to me, and it was at the forefront of my mind when I made this decision to play.' Read more on the connection between Rodgers and Tomlin below. GO FURTHER How Aaron Rodgers' connection with Mike Tomlin led him to the Steelers 2024 record: 4-13 Regular-season result: 3rd in AFC South Notable departures: WR Gabe Davis, WR Christian Kirk, C Mitch Morse, QB Mac Jones Notable additions: WR/CB Travis Hunter, WR Dyami Brown, CB Jourdan Lewis Coaching change? Yes, team hired Buccaneers OC Liam Coen to take over after parting ways with head coach Doug Pederson. 2024 record: 9-8 Regular-season result: 2nd in AFC North Playoff result: Lost to Ravens in wild-card round Notable departures: QB Russell Wilson, QB Justin Fields, S Minkah Fitzpatrick, WR George Pickens Notable additions: QB Aaron Rodgers, WR DK Metcalf, CB Jalen Ramsey, CB Darius Slay Coaching change? No. 2024 record: 14-3 Regular-season result: Second in NFC North Playoff result: Lost to Rams in wild-card round Notable departures: QB Sam Darnold, OT Cam Robinson, DL Jonathan Bullard, C Garrett Bradbury Notable additions: DT Jonathan Allen, DT Javon Hargrave, C Ryan Kelly, OG Will Fries Coaching change? No. 2024 record: 10-7 Regular-season result: 1st in AFC South Playoff result: Lost to Chiefs in divisional round Notable departures: OL Laremy Tunsil, WR Stefon Diggs Notable additions: RB Nick Chubb, OL Trent Brown, OL Cam Robinson, S C.J. Gardner-Johnson Coaching change? No. New York Giants coach Brian Daboll has kept his plans for playing time in Saturday's preseason opener against the Buffalo Bills a closely guarded secret. But signs point toward Daboll giving most of his starters the day off. That's good news for players on the bubble who need as many opportunities as possible to make an impression. Here are the 10 players with the most to gain Saturday and throughout the preseason: QB Jaxson Dart. Dart isn't going to push Russell Wilson for the starting job based on his performance in exhibition games, although it would be a welcome development if the rookie plays well enough to at least create a discussion. But less important than Dart's standing on the depth chart is the experience he'll gain from live reps against opposing defenses. 2024 record: 13-4 Regular-season result: 1st in AFC East Playoff result: Lost to Chiefs in AFC Championship Game Notable departures: DL Jordan Phillips, CB Rasul Douglas, CB Kaiir Elam, Edge Von Miller Notable additions: WR Elijah Moore, Edge Joey Bosa, LB Shaq Thompson, CB Tre'Davious White Coaching change? No. 2024 record: 3-14 Regular-season result: 4th in NFC East Notable departures: QB Drew Lock, LB Isaiah Simmons, CB Adoree' Jackson Notable additions: QB Russell Wilson, QB Jameis Winston, Edge Abdul Carter, QB Jaxson Dart Coaching change? No. By Charlotte Carroll and Dan Duggan That's a good question, but it's one New York Giants coach Brian Daboll declined to answer. While Daboll "revealed" Thursday that quarterback Jaxson Dart, the No. 25 overall pick, will play in Saturday's preseason opener in Buffalo, he decided against revealing the team's specific plans for their rookie QB. Daboll also declined to provide specifics about how much Giants starters would play, only saying that Buffalo's decision to play most of their starters will not impact his thinking. In a story published Wednesday, Giants beat writer Dan Duggan examined Daboll's options, as playing time goes, as the coach tries to avoid another slow start to the season. And here is how Week 3 of the preseason will play out (all times ET): Thursday, August 21: Steelers at Panthers (7 p.m.) Patriots at Giants (8 p.m.) Friday, August 22: Eagles at Jets (7:30 p.m.) Vikings at Titans (8 p.m.) Falcons at Cowboys (8 p.m.) Bears at Chiefs (8:20 p.m.) Saturday, August 23: Ravens at Commanders (12 p.m.) Colts at Bengals (1 p.m.) Rams at Browns (1 p.m.) Texans at Lions (1 p.m.) Broncos at Saints (1 p.m.) Seahawks at Packers (4 p.m.) Jaguars at Dolphins (7 p.m.) Bills at Buccaneers (7:30 p.m.) Chargers at 49ers (8:30 p.m.) Raiders at Cardinals (10 p.m.) Once the games are complete, there will be a two-week countdown to the start of the 2025 NFL season! Here's what the second week of the preseason looks like (all times ET): Friday: Titans at Falcons (7 p.m.) Chiefs at Seahawks (10 p.m.) Saturday, August 16: Dolphins at Lions (1 p.m.) Panthers at Texans (1 p.m.) Packers at Colts (1 p.m.) Patriots at Vikings (1 p.m.) Browns at Eagles (1 p.m.) 49ers at Raiders (4 p.m.) Ravens at Cowboys (7 p.m.) Chargers at Rams (7 p.m.) Jets at Giants (7 p.m.) Buccaneers at Steelers (7 p.m.) Cardinals at Broncos (9:30 p.m.) Sunday, August 17: Jaguars at Saints (1 p.m.) Bills at Bears (8 p.m.) Monday, August 18: Bengals at Commanders (8 p.m.) Here are the scores from the first two days of the Week 1 schedule: Thursday Ravens 24, Colts 16 Eagles 34, Bengals 27 Raiders 23, Seahawks 23 Friday Lions 17, Falcons 10 Browns 30, Panthers 10 Patriots 48, Commanders 18 The brink of a new football season is here, and there is so much to discuss, say and feel. You'll hear plenty from our reporters today, building up to the first games of the new NFL season. And we very much want to hear from you. Whatever your view or question, get in touch — the inbox is always open. Just send your thoughts to: live@ We cannot wait to read and share what you've got to say. Imagn Images There are two more games tomorrow to wrap up the first week of the NFL's preseason: Dolphins at Bears (1 p.m. ET) Saints at Chargers (4:05 p.m. ET) Here are today's games (times ET): Giants at Bills (1 p.m.) Texans at Vikings (4 p.m.) Steelers at Jaguars (7 p.m.) Cowboys at Rams (7 p.m.) Titans at Buccaneers (7:30 p.m.) Chiefs at Cardinals (8 p.m.) Jet at Packers (8 p.m.) Broncos at 49ers (8:30 p.m.) Page 2
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
NFL bans smelling salts, George Kittle 'considered retirement'
The NFL continues to adjust rules to try and improve player safety and increase both fairness and competitiveness. However, a new rule the league created almost sent an NFC West rival of the Arizona Cardinals out of the league. Star San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle thought about walking away from the league with the new rule that bans players from using ammonia packets and smelling salts during games, on the sideline or in the locker room. "I considered retirement," Kittle said. "We have to figure out a middle ground.' NFL ban on smelling salts: The reason why The league believes that smelling salts and ammonia packets can mask concussion symptoms. Per the league in a memo: "In 2024, the FDA issued a warning to companies that produce commercially available ammonia inhalants (AIs), as well as to consumers about the purchase and use of AIs, regarding the lack of evidence supporting the safety or efficacy of AIs marketed for improving mental alertness or boosting energy," the memo stated. "The FDA noted potential negative effects from AI use. AIs also have the potential to mask certain neurologic signs and symptoms, including some potential signs of concussion. As a result, the NFL Head, Neck, and Spine Committee recommended prohibiting the use of AIs for any purpose during play in the NFL." Because the league is serious about not allowing players to continue playing when they show consussion symptoms, the possibility of masking symptoms goes against that goal. However, players have been using them for years. Whether they truly increase awareness and energy or simply give players a placebo-like jolt, players believe in them. However, without them, there will be no more jokes like what Larry Fitzgerald did to reporter Pam Oliver. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts. This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: This rule change made George Kittle consider retiring
