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Yahoo
4 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Malik Nabers injury update: Giants star injures shoulder in practice
Malik Nabers is a player the New York Giants can't afford to lose and Tuesday's practice was enough to give the team a scare. The star receiver is coming off a dominant rookie season that saw him post 107 catches, 1,204 yards, and seven touchdowns in just 15 games despite spotty quarterback play. The 22-year-old is looking to build off that season with an improved roster in 2025, but now has to worry about the injury bug. On Tuesday, Nabers went down with an apparent shoulder injury, adding to an ongoing toe ailment that hasn't gotten better over time. Here is the latest on Nabers and his status going forward. Malik Nabers injury update Nabers was injured on a run play during Tuesday's practice, according to reports. The receiver grabbed at his shoulder following a run block. He remained on the ground momentarily and then walked off the field under his own power before meeting with the team's trainer, Ronnie Barnes. Head coach Brian Daboll received an update from Barnes and Nabers didn't return to practice. The second-year star is already dealing with a toe injury that he said dates back to his days in college at LSU. It's an issue that kept Nabers out of organized team activities (OTAs) earlier in the offseason. "It's like a mosquito that don't want to go away," Nabers said told Kay Adams on the "Up & Adams" show on Monday. "I'm trying to shoo it away. But I've been doing a great job with Russell (Wilson), trainers, you know, I've been using his physical therapist guys. I've been doing an excellent job of just staying on track of it and having his people, having my people, all together, trying to work on keeping me as healthy as possible. We're moving in the right direction. We're just staying on top of it so it don't give me any problems later on down the line." Now it appears he can add a shoulder ailment to the list. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Malik Nabers injury update: Giants star WR exits practice


USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Patrick Mahomes teammate makes admission on Tom Brady
"Patrick is definitely a close second, he's closing in"Tyrann Mathieu on where his former teammate stands in his GOAT QB rankings 🐐@heykayadams | @Mathieu_Era Former Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu gave an honest response when asked if he believed quarterback Patrick Mahomes was the greatest of all time. While he does think the three-time Super Bowl champion is closing in on that title, he isn't ready to put him ahead of former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. "I would say he's a great quarterback, but greatest of all time, I think that's still reserved for Brady," Mathieu said on Up & Adams. "And I think with Brady, that's just longevity. That's respect. That's just playing against this guy on the biggest stages. He was one of the most competitive, accurate. He just had a single mindset to win—win by any means necessary. He was always a challenge to go up against. Being the greatest of all time, I don't think it's like an eight, nine, 10-year thing." Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback, has beaten Mahomes twice in the postseason—once in the 2018 AFC Championship Game and once more at Super Bowl LV. He also won a Super Bowl with two different football teams after leaving the Patriots for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020. Mahomes is still only 29 years old and not completely out of the race. Mathieu acknowledged his former teammate might one day go down as the greatest of all time if he stays on his current trajectory. But that's a big hill to climb in a league where teams improve every year. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.


USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Steelers rookie running back already circling hometown Bengals on schedule
Division rivalries are typically always a circled game for any team in the NFL, particularly in the AFC North, where all four teams are in battles with each other. For one rookie running back in the division, it didn't take long for him to put the Cincinnati Bengals in his crosshairs. Steelers rookie running back Kaleb Johnson is already looking forward to facing the Bengals in his first NFL season. "My main opponent that I want to beat is Cincinnati," Johnson told Kay Adams on Up & Adams. "That's where I'm from." RELATED: Shemar Stewart contract details cast Bengals holdout in strange light Johnson also said he's not going to take it easy on his hometown team. Johnson was born in Cincinnati and went to high school in Hamilton, Ohio, about 20 miles north of Cincinnati. He'll face the Bengals for the first time on October 16 in Week 7 on Thursday Night Football as he'll make his return to the Cincinnati area. The return game in Pittsburgh is set for Week 11 on November 16. RELATED: Trey Hendrickson tells all on contract standoff with Bengals


Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce haven't slept since Super Bowl loss, says Tyrann Mathieu
(Image via Getty) Even in retirement, Tyrann Mathieu is still speaking like a captain. Days after announcing he's officially stepping away from the NFL, the Honey Badger had some strong words about his former team, the Kansas City Chiefs. Appearing on the Up & Adams Show, Mathieu said Mahomes and Kelce haven't even had a good night's sleep since their Super Bowl loss and he expects them to come out swinging this season. You can feel the sting in his words and maybe a little warning to the rest of the league. Tyrann Mathieu says Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are still stewing over Super Bowl loss On Up & Adams , Tyrann Mathieu didn't hold back when asked how he thinks the Chiefs will bounce back from their Super Bowl heartbreak. Tyrann Mathieu on Why He Retired, MOST Satisfying Interception, GOAT QB, & Coaching OR Media Soon?! 'If I know those guys like I think I do, they haven't had a good night's sleep since they lost [the Super Bowl],' he said. 'Patrick is extremely motivated, Kelce's motivated. I can see those guys starting fast and playing with an edge.' Mathieu recently retired after 12 seasons in the league, but it's clear he hasn't emotionally detached from Kansas City. The former All-Pro safety played a major role in the Chiefs' 2019 Super Bowl win and helped build the team's championship mindset alongside Mahomes, Kelce, and Andy Reid. His latest remarks show he still believes in the heart of the team, especially its emotional engine: Patrick Mahomes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Hidden Cause Found: Dementia And Memory Loss Linked To This Habit Memory and Health Click Here Undo By saying they're 'playing with an edge,' Mathieu is hinting this might be the most fired-up version of the Chiefs we've seen since their first title run. This offseason has been all about revenge and Mathieu knows it Mathieu's comments align with the overall theme of the Chiefs' offseason: revenge. After falling short in the Super Bowl, players have been sharing subtle signs that they're on a mission from Mahomes' brutal workouts to Kelce's rare media silence. Mathieu's quote just confirms what everyone's been guessing, this team's not over it and they're coming for blood. Tyrann Mathieu may have hung up his cleats, but his words hit like he's still in the huddle. And if what he's saying about Mahomes and Kelce is true, then every team in the AFC better watch out because a motivated Chiefs squad is a terrifying thing. FAQs When did Tyrann Mathieu retire from the NFL? Tyrann Mathieu officially announced his retirement in July 2025 after 12 seasons in the NFL. Was Tyrann Mathieu on the Chiefs when they lost Super Bowl LIX? No, Mathieu wasn't on the roster that season. He previously played for the Chiefs from 2019–2021, helping them win Super Bowl LIV. Are the Chiefs expected to bounce back strong in 2025? Yes, with Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce still leading the team, the Chiefs remain top Super Bowl contenders going into the 2025 season. Also read - Did DK Metcalf and Jalen Ramsey fight at Steelers training camp? Here's the truth For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!


Miami Herald
5 days ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
‘I stand on that.' Why Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright expects a breakout season in Year 2
Patience. Patience. Patience. That was a point of emphasis for second-year running back Jaylen Wright following a standout performance Thursday. The 22-year-old looked every bit the speedster that the Miami Dolphins picked in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft but with one major caveat: patience, something he believes can boost his playing time in 2025. 'Last year, it was just me out there just running,' Wright said. 'Now I know where to look. I know where the defender is going to be. I know where the run is supposed to hit. So that's definitely the biggest step for me from year one to year two.' Wright's patient approach led to two runs of more 10 yards, one of which saw the tailback cut back to avoid a closing hole in order to pick up a big gain. 'I'm just pressing the blocks and reading them inside out,' Wright said of that particular play. Again, Wright used his favorite words. 'Just being patient then using my ability that God blessed me with to burst through the hole.' The improved patience comes after a year behind veteran running back Raheem Mostert who signed with the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2025 offseason. Miami's single-season touchdown record-holder, Mostert helped Wright learn the importance of patience — both on and off the field. Wright couldn't have asked for a better teacher: the 33-year-old tailback's best year did not happen until his age 31 season, a lesson of patience in of itself. 'I learned a lot from [Mostert] – being patient – and that's what I'm doing' Wright said. 'When the runs are not clean, just be patient and keep putting the ball in the right spot and eventually it's going to pop.' As a rookie, Wright saw his playing time diminish over the course of the season. The reasons were unclear – coach Mike McDaniel indicated that it was 'very competitive room' that had 'little room for error' – yet the message sent by the then-rookie's lack of snaps was clear: there were better options. 'When we had exit meetings, I was talking to Jaylen Wright about being able to non-verbally communicate to me his hunger for an increased role,' McDaniel said in early June. 'I see better than I hear, and four OTAs in, I can see him following through with that.' Put differently, it would seem that the game has officially begun to slow down for Wright who recently put the entire NFL world on notice. 'I just really feel like and I know I can be a top back in this league,' Wright said July 17 on 'Up & Adams.' 'I feel like just my skill set, my ability and the system I'm in, it sets me up to be great.' Wright doubled down on that message on Thursday. 'I stand on that,' Wright said. 'If things play out right this year and I know it will so I'm very confident. There's a bit of a precedent to Wright's bold claim. After a record-setting rookie season, De'Von Achane came back with a vengeance in 2024, racking up 1,531 all-purpose yards, which ranked 13th in the league ahead of backs like Alvin Kamara, Joe Mixon and Breece Hall. His six receiving touchdowns also tied receiver Tyreek Hill for second on the team. Still, Wright will have to beat out free agent signee Alexander Mattison as well as 2025 sixth-round draft pick Ollie Gordon II, who was crowned the top college running backs in 2023, for more playing time. That said, there's still a chance that he can snag a co-starter role as McDaniel has previously named two running back starters. 'You have to let the players determine who gets the ball and how frequently and how much during the game,' McDaniel said in Aug. 2024. 'I think the cool thing when you have a position group that on the front end you know by NFL standards is very, very talented – one of the most, if not the most talented that you can remember or you've been on teams with – you don't worry about how that is going to unfold. You let it unfold and it's always very obvious.' Added McDaniel: 'You can tell by how people execute their blocks and their belief of the player carrying the ball and you have to be able to be open-minded to how it plays out.'