Archives for August 2021

No, Playmakers won’t officially be released until March 15. Yes, you can preorder it now. And, yes, this is my latest effort to try to get you to do it. There are reasons for doing so. If the first printing (probably 50) gets sold out, you’ll have to wait for the next one. You can [more] … [Read more...] about It’s your periodic Playmakers pre-order reminder

Trevor Lawrence threw his first and second touchdown passes in a Jaguars uniform. The Jaguars hope it’s the first and second of many, many more. The Jaguars played most of their starters. The Cowboys sat most of theirs as well as some key reserves, with more than 30 not in uniform. Lawrence did what he [more] … [Read more...] about Trevor Lawrence throws two touchdowns in preseason finale

A report last week mentioned Shaq Lawson as a trade candidate for the rebuilding Texans. Houston indeed has traded the pass rusher. The Jets acquired Lawson in exchange for a sixth-round choice in 2022, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports. It is the choice the Jets obtained from the 49ers in the Jordan [more] … [Read more...] about Texans trade Shaq Lawson to Jets for sixth-round choice

The Vikings are preparing to start the season without tight end Irv Smith Jr. Smith is expected to have surgery for a meniscus injury and miss the start of the regular season, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The 23-year-old Smith is heading into his third season with the Vikings and was expecting to [more] … [Read more...] about Vikings’ Irv Smith Jr. likely to miss start of season after meniscus surgery

Harrison Smith said all offseason his goal was to remain in Minnesota. But heading into the final year of the five-year extension he signed with the team in 2016, Smith acknowledged the business side of the NFL. Smith got his wish, and the Vikings will retain their Pro Bowl safety long term. The Vikings and [more] … [Read more...] about Harrison Smith, Vikings agree to four-year extension