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Browns' Beckham, Washington's Collins leave with injuries
Read full article: Browns' Beckham, Washington's Collins leave with injuries(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)Cleveland receiver Odell Beckham and Washington safety Landon Collins will have more tests Monday to determine the extent of what could be season-ending injuries. Collins injured his left ankle/Achilles tendon in noncontact fashion early in the second quarter. Phillips was carted off the field early in the second quarter. — Carolina left tackle Russell Okung (calf) left in the second half against New Orleans and did not return. — New Orleans offensive tackle Terron Armstead (arm) left in the second quarter and did not return.
Sluggish practices are the latest concern for Gase, Jets
Read full article: Sluggish practices are the latest concern for Gase, JetsAn 0-2 start with dismal performances in both games has the New York Jets in an early season hole. “Nobody said anything during the week,” Gase said Wednesday. Many fans and some media pointed the blame at Gase for not overseeing better, sharper practices, although coordinator Gregg Williams is responsible for the defense. “Yeah, I mean everybody has a different feel of how practice goes,” Gase said. “We, as players, have to come out there and execute.”NOTES: The Jets signed S Marqui Christian to the active roster from Chicago's practice squad.
Allen tops 300 yards passing in Bills' 27-17 win over Jets
Read full article: Allen tops 300 yards passing in Bills' 27-17 win over Jets(AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Josh Allen led three consecutive first-half touchdown drives, and the Buffalo Bills overcame their own sloppiness and injuries to two starting linebackers in a 27-17 season-opening win over the New York Jets on Sunday. Allen finished 33 of 46 for 312 yards in becoming Buffalo's first player to top 300 yards since Tyrod Taylor had 329 in a 34-31 overtime loss to Miami on Dec. 24, 2016. Allen also scored on a 2-yard run, though his fumbles proved costly with both coming inside Jets territory. After driving the Bills on three consecutive scoring drives, Allen closed the first half by fumbling at the Jets 12. The Jets finished the game without starting running back Le’Veon Bell, who was ruled out in the second half due to a hamstring injury.
9 NFL teams cancel practice in response to Blake shooting
Read full article: 9 NFL teams cancel practice in response to Blake shootingAn empty field is seen at the New York Jets NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. The New York Jets canceled their practice in an apparent response to the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)FLORHAM PARK, N.J. Empty practice fields made for loud and powerful statements at nine facilities across the NFL. They included arresting and charging police officers responsible for shooting Blake and killing Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky, in March. San Francisco running back Raheem Mostert didn't rule out NFL players also considering sitting out games when the regular season begins.
NFL players concerned, 'sick and tired' of racial injustice
Read full article: NFL players concerned, 'sick and tired' of racial injusticeGuys are sick and tired of being sick and tired, McDougald said Wednesday during a video conference call. Within the confines of the team's facility, McDougald is a respected pro football player whose main concern is stopping the offense. Guys are sick and tired of being sick and tired, McDougald said Wednesday during a video conference call. Or, the countless other Black men and women who have been victims of police brutality or social injustice. And Im going to deal with it for the rest of my life, and my kids are going to deal with it."
AP sources: Jets LB C.J. Mosley opting out of NFL season
Read full article: AP sources: Jets LB C.J. Mosley opting out of NFL seasonNEW YORK New York Jets linebacker C.J. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Saturday because the team hadn't announced Mosley's decision. Mosley joins a growing list of players who are choosing to not play this season if there is a season amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. The Jets also have veteran Avery Williamson returning from a torn ACL that sidelined him for all of last season. But Mosley's decision to opt out will likely mean Williamson will remain on the roster and likely take over as the signal-calling quarterback on defense.
Jets' Gase: Both teams benefited from Adams trade to Seattle
Read full article: Jets' Gase: Both teams benefited from Adams trade to SeattleFILE - In this Dec. 12, 2019, file photo, New York Jets head coach Adam Gase looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)NEW YORK Adam Gase is moving on and mostly taking the high road. In a story published last Friday in the New York Daily News, Adams was highly critical of both Gase and general manager Joe Douglas. Thats my experience with coach Gase. "Ive had nothing but positive experiences with him so far.Despite losing a player the caliber of Adams, Gase heads into training camp optimistic about his overall roster.