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Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, the former No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft who was stunningly benched this week, spoke publicly Thursday for the first time since the move was announced. Young said being benched surprised him, and it wasn’t well-received news, but that he’s going to try to make the best of …

Read more “Panthers QB Bryce Young wasn't 'expecting' benching: Future in Carolina 'out of my hands'”

Bucky Brooks and Steve Wyche are back with a new episode of Move the Sticks. To start off the show, the guys preview their game of the week, the Texans at Vikings (2:32). For the rest of the show, the duo preview Week 3 of the NFL regular season by going through the big matchups …

Read more “Move the Sticks: Week 3 NFL preview + Game of the Week with Steve Wyche”

Tee Higgins appears to be nearing a return to the field. The Bengals receiver, who missed Cincinnati’s first two games of 2024 due to a hamstring injury, was back at practice Thursday on a limited basis. “See where it goes from there,” Bengals head coach Zac Taylor told reporters before Thursday’s session. “We need him.” …

Read more “Bengals WR Tee Higgins (hamstring) returns to practice ahead of Monday's game vs. Commanders”

The San Francisco 49ers are already set to face the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3 without two of their major offensive weapons. Now, a third key element of the offense appears to be banged up. Tight end George Kittle did not practice on Thursday with a hamstring injury, putting his availability for Sunday’s divisional …

Read more “George Kittle sits out practice with hamstring issue as 49ers deal with another injury to star player”

CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. pleaded no contest in court Thursday to a domestic violence charge, and remains away from the team. Hall was arrested on Aug. 13 following an alleged altercation with his fiancee at the home they share in Avon, Ohio. The couple argued over finances and she …

Read more “Browns rookie DT Mike Hall Jr. pleads no contest to reduced charge in domestic violence case”

There’s a New Orleans Saints scoring parade heading back home, and the grand marshal is intent on keeping the highlights coming. Off to a scintillating start, Saints quarterback Derek Carr wants to give the New Orleans faithful more to smile about on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. “It’s gonna be awesome,” Carr said Wednesday when …

Read more “Saints' Derek Carr excited for 'electric atmosphere' at home: 'We didn't give them good enough football last year'”