Month: September 2017

Texans to honor first responders before game Sunday

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By Nick Shook
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Houston has been anything but normal in the last month, but on Sunday, a little bit of normalcy will return to the city, if only for a few hours.

While the Texans will take the field to the raucous cheers of their fans for a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the franchise will make sure those in attendance and watching on television won’t forget the efforts of the brave in Houston. Area first responders, Houston city officials and related members vital to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts will be honored by the franchise before the game Sunday, the team announced Thursday. Continue reading →

Janikowski’s back issue forces Raiders to try kickers

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By Nick Shook
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Through all of the ups and downs in Oakland over most of the last two decades, there’s been one constant: Sebastian Janikowski.

The kicker, selected 17th overall in 2000 by the Raiders, has spent his entire career in Oakland, earning a reputation as a strong-legged, mostly dependable boot for the Silver and Black. It sounds like his long tenure in Oakland could be facing a serious threat, though, seemingly out of nowhere. Continue reading →

Waivers: Will Tye, Brad Kaaya among players claimed

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By Nick Shook
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A day after 32 teams trimmed their rosters from 90 to 53, a collection of players have been claimed by new employers.

Among those: Quarterback Brad Kaaya, who moves from Detroit to Carolina, and tight end Will Tye, who will stay in the same city but switch teams, going from the Giants to the Jets.

Wideout Kasen Williams, a preseason standout in Seattle, joins the Browns. Kicker Cody Parkey, whose missed kick in Miami cost Cleveland a win last season, has joined the Dolphins.

The full list of claims, made official by the league on Sunday, is below. Continue reading →

Around the NFL Podcast: Fantasy Extravaganza: Part II/ Richardson Trade

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A room filled with heroes – Marc Sessler, Gregg Rosenthal, & Nick Shook – recap all the latest news from around the NFL including DeAndre Hopkins and CJ Fiedorwicz extensions, Andrew Luck’s current shoulder status, and Chris Johnson being released by the Cardinals. The heroes are joined by some of fantasy’s finest, Michael Fabiano and Alex Gelhar, for their added insight on “Who Do You Trust?”

Click here to listen to the Around the NFL Podcast.