LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and wide receiver Kyren Lacy were named to the Maxwell Award preseason watch list. The Maxwell Award is given each year to the most outstanding player in college football. The new Tigers starting quarterback and his expected number one target are 2 of the 80 players on the watch list.
The Saints put on the pads for the first time at training camp today in Irvine, California today. One of the early standouts of camp has been veteran linebacker Willie Gay who won a Super Bowl with the Chiefs last season. Gay has had to learn a new defensive scheme but says camp comes down to the basics…
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Defensive end Chase Young participated in the team portion of practice for the first time today as he makes his return from a neck injury.
One of the questions heading into the season is the role the versatile Taysom Hill will play in new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak’s offense. Hill admits it’s tough even for him to tell until you get to game week…
A pair of former LSU stars will face off tonight as the Pirates visit the Astros. Houston’s Alex Bregman is batting .254 on the season with 14 homers and 51 RBI. He’ll try to get the better of Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes. Skenes has a 1.93 ERA with 97 strikeouts.
The Pelicans signed center Trey Jemison off waivers over the weekend. Jemison spent last season with the Wizards and Grizzlies where he averaged nearly 7 points and 5 rebounds in 25 games.