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Dolphins RB De'Von Achane clears concussion protocol and hopes to play vs. Colts
Read full article: Dolphins RB De'Von Achane clears concussion protocol and hopes to play vs. ColtsDolphins running back De’Von Achane said he has cleared concussion protocol and is hoping to play against the Indianapolis Colts.
Dolphins agree to 3-year, $84.75 million contract extension with WR Jaylen Waddle, AP source says
Read full article: Dolphins agree to 3-year, $84.75 million contract extension with WR Jaylen Waddle, AP source saysA person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press that wide receiver Jaylen Waddle has agreed to a three-year, $84.75 million contract extension with the Miami Dolphins.
Dolphins' WR Jaylen Waddle and RB Raheem Mostert available for playoff game in Kansas City vs Chiefs
Read full article: Dolphins' WR Jaylen Waddle and RB Raheem Mostert available for playoff game in Kansas City vs ChiefsMiami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and running back Raheem Mostert were active for the wild-card playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs at frozen Arrowhead Stadium.
Lamar Jackson's perfect passer rating helps Ravens rout Dolphins 56-19 to clinch top seed in AFC
Read full article: Lamar Jackson's perfect passer rating helps Ravens rout Dolphins 56-19 to clinch top seed in AFCIn what may have been his final bid for the MVP award, Lamar Jackson threw for 321 yards and five touchdowns, finishing with a perfect passer rating and helping the Baltimore Ravens clinch the top seed in the AFC with a 56-19 rout of the Miami Dolphins.
Amari Cooper's record-setting day highlights a milestone week for NFL wide receivers
Read full article: Amari Cooper's record-setting day highlights a milestone week for NFL wide receiversSeveral wide receivers had milestone performances this past week, but no one could do what Amari Cooper did for the Cleveland Browns.
Dolphins nip Cowboys 22-20 on Jason Sanders' last-second field goal, secure playoff spot
Read full article: Dolphins nip Cowboys 22-20 on Jason Sanders' last-second field goal, secure playoff spotJason Sanders kicked his fifth field goal of the game, a 29-yarder as time expired, and the Miami Dolphins secured a playoff berth with a 22-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
Mostert runs for 2 TDs, Tagovailoa throws for another as Dolphins hold off Patriots 24-17
Read full article: Mostert runs for 2 TDs, Tagovailoa throws for another as Dolphins hold off Patriots 24-17Raheem Mostert had a pair of TD runs, including a 43-yard romp in the fourth quarter, and Tua Tagovailoa added a 2-yard touchdown pass to Tyreek Hill to help the Miami Dolphins hold off the New England Patriots 24-17.
Dolphins' Chris Grier calls talks with Colts about running back Jonathan Taylor 'exploratory'
Read full article: Dolphins' Chris Grier calls talks with Colts about running back Jonathan Taylor 'exploratory'Miami's GM Chris Grier said conversations with the Indianapolis Colts about 2021 All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor were “exploratory,” and no official offers were exchanged between the two teams.
Dolphins clinch playoff berth after beating Jets 11-6
Read full article: Dolphins clinch playoff berth after beating Jets 11-6Jason Sanders kicked a go-ahead 50-yard field goal with 18 seconds left and helped send the Miami Dolphins to their first playoff berth since 2016 after barely squeaking by the New York Jets 11-6.
Tagovailoa throws 3 picks, Packers defeat Dolphins 26-20
Read full article: Tagovailoa throws 3 picks, Packers defeat Dolphins 26-20Aaron Rodgers threw for 238 yards and a touchdown, Green Bay’s defense had four takeaways and the Packers came from behind to defeat the Miami Dolphins 26-20 and keep their playoff hopes alive.
Early season downturn in offense avoids Ravens, Dolphins
Read full article: Early season downturn in offense avoids Ravens, DolphinsThe downturn in offense from the first two weeks of the NFL season hasn’t touched all corners of the league with a handful of players and teams putting up staggering numbers.
Tagovailoa, Dolphins rally from 21 down to beat Ravens 42-38
Read full article: Tagovailoa, Dolphins rally from 21 down to beat Ravens 42-38Tua Tagovailoa threw for 469 yards and six touchdowns, four of which came during a spectacular fourth quarter as the Miami Dolphins rallied from a 21-point deficit to beat the Baltimore Ravens 42-38.
McDaniel era starts with a win, Dolphins top Patriots 20-7
Read full article: McDaniel era starts with a win, Dolphins top Patriots 20-7Tua Tagovailoa passed for 270 yards and a touchdown, and the Miami Dolphins provided an early look at their ability to contend in the AFC East as they beat Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots 20-7 Sunday.
Waddle shines, Dolphins beat Saints 20-3 to win 7th straight
Read full article: Waddle shines, Dolphins beat Saints 20-3 to win 7th straightRookie sensation Jaylen Waddle returned from the COVID-19 list to catch 10 passes for 92 yards and touchdown, and the Miami Dolphins beat the short-handed New Orleans Saints 20-3.
Streak continues: Tua, Dolphins hold off Giants, win 20-9
Read full article: Streak continues: Tua, Dolphins hold off Giants, win 20-9Tua Tagovailoa threw a pair of short touchdown passes and the Miami Dolphins extended their winning streak to five games by topping the New York Giants 20-9 on Sunday.
Jones, Smith, Harris reconnect at Alabama's pro day No. 2
Read full article: Jones, Smith, Harris reconnect at Alabama's pro day No. 2Patrick Surtain II and Mac Jones had the spotlight at Alabama's Pro Day, Tuesday, March 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)DeVonta Smith was there for quarterback Mac Jones once again, this time it was at Alabama's latest pro day. “He didn't have to do that,” Jones told the SEC Network, which aired the pro day. '”Jones showcased his arm strength a week after participating in the Crimson Tide's first pro day. “Mac was just on me like, ‘Bro, come catch, come catch, come catch,’” Smith told the network.
Playmakers wanted: Defending champ Alabama replacing stars
Read full article: Playmakers wanted: Defending champ Alabama replacing starsSaban and Alabama opened spring practice Friday, March 19, 2021l with an immediate goal. For now, they need to find replacements for three of college football's top offensive weapons. Patterson, File)Nick Saban and Alabama opened spring practice Friday with an immediate goal. He also didn't get a spring practice last year because of the pandemic. The Crimson Tide holds its spring game on April 17 and opens the regular season against Miami on Sept. 4 in Atlanta.
Despite no combine, NFL releases list of who merited invites
Read full article: Despite no combine, NFL releases list of who merited invitesThe last NFL event not impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic was the 2020 combine in Indianapolis. A year later, with the 2021 combine canceled, the league has released a list of players who would have merited invitations. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)The last NFL event not impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic was the 2020 combine in Indianapolis. A year later, with the 2021 combine canceled, the league has released a list of players who would have merited invitations. Cornerbacks got the most invitations with 44, including all-Americans Shaun Wade of Ohio State, and Patrick Surtain of national champion Alabama.
Alabama QB, Bolles product Mac Jones opts for NFL draft after record season
Read full article: Alabama QB, Bolles product Mac Jones opts for NFL draft after record seasonThe Alabama quarterback and Bolles School product announced his decision on Thursday afternoon, along with three teammates, defensive lineman Christian Barmore, cornerback Patrick Surtain II and receiver Jaylen Waddle. He passed for 4,500 yards and 41 touchdowns during a dominant season for Alabama. Jones could be positioned as the highest draft pick from Bolles should he go where some projections have him as. One CBSSports mock draft has Jones going sixth to Carolina, although others place him in the mid- to late first round. Tight end Hayden Hurst was the 25th overall pick by the Ravens in 2018, the highest draft spot for a Bolles football alum.
Bama's Waddle back practicing, status for title game unclear
Read full article: Bama's Waddle back practicing, status for title game unclearNow the question is will he be able to play in the title game Monday night against Ohio State? “I think you absolutely have to prepare as if he's going to play,” Ohio State defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs said. Ohio State President Kristina M. Johnson posted photos on Twitter showing her visiting with coach Ryan Day and the team in the school's indoor practice facility. WEST COAST EXPORTSThe West Coast will be well represented in the national championship game among the players, if not the football programs themselves. Alabama All-America tailback Najee Harris, Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave and Buckeyes All-America guard Wyatt Davis are all from California.
Alabama's Smith becomes 1st WR to win Heisman in 29 years
Read full article: Alabama's Smith becomes 1st WR to win Heisman in 29 yearsSmith became the first wide receiver to win the Heisman Trophy in 29 seasons Tuesday night, breaking the monopoly quarterbacks have had on the award by beating out three of them. “Just to be one of the very few that played receiver to win the Heisman, it means a lot to me,” Smith said. Smith is the third Alabama player to win the Heisman, all since 2009. 1 receiver, Smith shined. ___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at https://westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
Heisman Trophy Preview: Loads of offense in four finalists
Read full article: Heisman Trophy Preview: Loads of offense in four finalistsTwo Alabama teammates, quarterback Mac Jones and wide receiver DeVonta Smith, join Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence and Florida quarterback Kyle Trask as the finalists for the 86th annual Heisman Trophy. Passed for 3,739 yards and 32 touchdowns against just four interceptions in the Tide’s 11 games heading into the playoff. His four 400-yard passing games this season are more than any other Alabama quarterback has produced in an entire career. TREVOR LAWRENCE, junior, QB, ClemsonBIO: Lawrence has looked ready for a Heisman Trophy moment ever since arriving at Clemson before the 2018 season. He really shined this season, leading the nation in passing yards (375 a game) and touchdowns.
Alabama's Jaylen Waddle out for season with broken ankle
Read full article: Alabama's Jaylen Waddle out for season with broken ankleKNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Alabama coach Nick Saban said junior wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is out for the rest of the season after breaking his right ankle on the opening kickoff Saturday against Tennessee. “It’s a shame because the guy’s a great player,” Saban told CBS at halftime. Waddle has been one of the nation's top punt returners the past two years and has seldom had the ball kicked his way this year. Waddle currently leads all Crimson Tide returners averaging 19.3 yards per punt return in his career, nearly six years better than second place. Waddle opened this season with at least 120 yards receiving in each of the first four games and led Alabama with 557 yards on just 25 catches.
No. 2 Alabama roars back for 41-24 win over No. 3 Georgia
Read full article: No. 2 Alabama roars back for 41-24 win over No. 3 Georgia3 Georgia in the second half of a 41-24 victory Saturday night. “The goal was just to win the game,” Jones said. The Tide has won the last six meetings with Georgia, including a 3-0 record against Saban's former defensive coordinator, Kirby Smart. The first two came in the January 2018 national championship game and the SEC championship game the following season. POLL IMPLICATIONClemson hasn't done anything to weaken its claim to the top spot, but perhaps Alabama's decisive win will close the gap some.
Lone Star Sadness: Horns, Aggies form Axis of Underachievers
Read full article: Lone Star Sadness: Horns, Aggies form Axis of UnderachieversAt the top of USA Today's most recent revenue rankings for college athletic departments are Texas and Texas A&M. Texas and Texas A&M have everything needed to put out a national championship-level football program. The Aggies and Longhorns refuse to play each other but combine to form an Axis of Underachievers in the Lone Star State. In three games against Alabama under Fisher, the Aggies are 0-3 by a combined 144-75. For now, though, Texas and Texas A&M continue to prove the adage that money can't buy happiness.
Jones throws deep, No. 2 Alabama tops No. 13 Texas A&M 52-24
Read full article: Jones throws deep, No. 2 Alabama tops No. 13 Texas A&M 52-24Briefly threatened early, Jones and the Crimson Tide (2-0) flexed their considerable big-play muscle in the passing game to put away the Aggies (1-1). “Our guys stayed the course and kept competing in the game,” Alabama coach Nick Saban said. “We won, so it's a good game,” Jones said, when asked if it was his best performance. Smith, a converted receiver, emerged as another needed threat in the passing game. Alabama: Any questions about production of the Tide's passing game after Tua Tagovailoa, Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs III have been answered.
Roll redemption: No. 3 Alabama aims to restore dominance
Read full article: Roll redemption: No. 3 Alabama aims to restore dominance3 Crimson Tide received that programs equivalent of a humbling last season, if an 11-2 record can qualify as such. Alabama failed to make the College Football Playoffs for the first time thanks largely to a 48-45, regular season-ending loss to rival Auburn. Making matters worse, that followed a 2018 season that ended with national championship game thrashing at the hands of Clemson. Speculation abounded that highly recruited freshman Bryce Young might push Jones for the starting job before COVID-19 canceled spring practice. Harris emerged as Alabamas latest star runner last season, gaining 1,224 yards and scoring 20 combined touchdowns rushing and receiving.
SEC remains loaded in season when little else is normal
Read full article: SEC remains loaded in season when little else is normalIn a precarious season when almost nothing feels normal, the SEC does feel like, well, the SEC even without its most prominent passers. And the league opted to continue working toward a season that will include just 10 SEC games with a Sept. 26 start. Alabama coach Nick Saban said that schedule under the circumstances will be good for the fans and players alike. NEW FACESLane Kiffin, head coach, Mississippi; Mike Leach, head coach, Mississippi State: The hiring of these two big-name coaches with impressive offensive pedigrees brought some excitement to the Magnolia State. Derek Mason, Vanderbilt: Mason has had his successes with the Commodores, but has also won just 10 SEC games in six seasons.