Jay Ajayi set to visit and work out for the Eagles

Jay Ajayi set to visit and work out for the Eagles

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With Jordan Howard banged up and the Philadelphia Eagles looking to secure offensive firepower for the stretch run, Ian Rapoport is reporting that Jay Ajayi is set to visit and workout for the Birds on Friday.

With Philadelphia struggling to find downfield options in the passing game, an addition of Ajayi could point to the Eagles changing up the offensive philosophy some, allowing the running game to take pressure off of Carson Wentz.

Ajayi missed most of the 2018 season, playing just four games for the Eagles after suffering a torn ACL tear. Ajayi had 592 yards on 105 carries and four touchdowns in 11 games with the Eagles.

Jarvis Landry sets the NFL record for most catches in 1st 6 seasons

Landry passed DeAndre Hopkins, as well as Antonio Brown and Randy Moss

Jarvis Landry set an NFL record on Thursday night. In the second quarter of the Browns game against the rival Pittsburgh Steelers, Landry hauled in a 6-yard pass from Baker Mayfield.

That catch was the 529th of Landry’s career, now in his sixth NFL season. And with that, he broke a tie with Texans All-Pro DeAndre Hopkins for the most receptions by any player in the first six seasons of his career. He entered the night tied with former Steeler Antonio Brown and one ahead of Hall of Famer Randy Moss.

It was Landry’s third reception of the night, including a touchdown catch to put the Browns up 14-0. That was the 29th TD of Landry’s career, which spans both Miami and Cleveland.

14 cities that could possibly get an NBA team

Let’s take a look at 14 cities that might one day become a slam-dunk option for a new NBA franchise.

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To have that electrifying pregame announcement capped off with a new NBA franchise’s name is a dream many fans would like to see one day come true. The youngest of the three core leagues—NBA, MLB, NFL—the NBA’s innovative thinking has steadily increased popularity and revenues, with each team now worth over $1 billion. The athletes, who are as much of the brand as the logo itself, add an element of fan connection that other sports—mainly the NFL, which is hidden behind a face mask, can’t provide.

With this popularity, of course, also comes the topic of expansion. In the past few years, there have been several locations that have gone from whispers to actual headlines. And although NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has stated the NBA isn’t engaging in expanding to 32 teams (or beyond), that doesn’t mean it’s a closed case.

So, understanding that even a one-percent chance is still a chance, let’s take a look at 14 cities that might one day become NBA footholds—franchises the current owners would gladly split the revenue pie with because it’s a slam-dunk option!

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Why one fan has more to lose than the winless Bengals

An Ohio restaurateur, Jeff Lanham, is stuck on his roof until the Bengals win a game.

The Cincinnati Bengals are winless. However, they aren’t the biggest losers associated with the franchise. That dubious distinction belongs to a restaurateur, Jeff Lanham, who is living on the roof of his establishment until the team wins.

WKRC of Cincinnati reported this week on the plight of the Bengals’ fan, who has been outdoors since a Week 5 loss to the Arizona Cardinals:

“It’s crazy,” Lanham said. “I’m stuck in it. I can’t get out of it. There’s no way out.

“It’s so boring, man. You get bored to death during the day. You can’t do anything. You can’t go nowhere. You just sit here.”

“I’ve always said I’ve never prayed to win a game just because I know there’s far more important things to pray for. But, you know, the last couple weeks, I’m praying, you know, like, “Please let us win so Jeff can come down,’” said his wife, Chrissy.

 

The Bengals face another daunting task Sunday, traveling to Oakland to face the resurgent Raiders as double-digit underdogs.

If the Bengals fall to 0-10, Lanham has this to look forward to in the final six games of the season: home games against the Steelers and Jets, then a road trip to Cleveland, a visit from the Patriots, a journey to Miami, which is considerably warmer in December than Milan, Oh, and finally, a visit from the Browns.

And, if Cincy runs the table to finish 0-16, there could be another former Ohio football player in the Bengals’ and Lanham’s future: LSU QB Joe Burrow, who played HS ball in the Buckeye state and started his college career at Ohio State.

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As of now, Eagles have not commited to attending Colin Kaepernick’s private workout

As of now, Eagles will not attend Colin Kaepernick’s private workout

The NFL announced this week that they are inviting former 49ers star signal-caller, Colin Kaepernick, to hold a private workout for teams.

Kaepernick hasn’t played in the NFL since 2016 and there have been discussions about just how serious this workout will be. As of Thursday evening, the Eagles had yet to commit to sending a representative to Atlanta for the private workout, according to the NFL.

According to NFL communications, only 11 teams had committed to sending a representative to the workout.

The Eagles are preparing for its Week 11 matchup with the New England Patriots on Sunday and even though the team does have a need for veteran leadership as a backup, they don’t seem interested at this time.

Report: Antonio Callaway faces 10-game suspension for another failed drug test

Report: Antonio Callaway faced 10-game suspension when Browns cut him

New details have come to light that help explain why Browns GM John Dorsey pulled the plug on wide receiver Antonio Callaway. Per a report from NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport, which has since been confirmed by others, Callaway is facing a 10-game suspension for violating the NFL substance abuse policy.

Callaway previously served a four-game suspension at the start of his rookie year for a violation. He was inactive for the Week 10 game against Buffalo for being late for a required attendance.

Eagles Injury Report: Alshon Jeffery among 3 players who did not practice

Alshon Jeffery among 3 Eagles players who did not practice

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The Philadelphia Eagles released their Thursday injury report in advance of Sunday’s showdown with the Patriots and Alshon Jeffery missed his second practice in a row.

Darren Sproles was a new addition to the report after Thursday’s practice with a quad injury that sidelined him previously. Nigel Bradham (ankle) missed practice, while Jordan Howard (shoulder) and Jason Peters (knee) remain limited.

If Jeffery can’t go, the Eagles will have Jordan Howard and Nelson Agholor as their No. 1 receivers, with JJ Arcega-Whiteside and Mack Hollins as the other available players on the outside.

Expect Philadelphia to lean on tight ends Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert.

Eagles could have interest in WR Antonio Callaway after release from Browns

The Philadelphia Eagles could have interest in wide receiver Antonio Callaway after his release from the Browns

The Philadelphia Eagles have a need for speed on the outside, and the Cleveland Browns just got rid of a wide receiver with plenty of it. On Thursday, the Browns released wide receiver Antonio Callaway.

A perceived problem child, Callaway served a four-game suspension to start the season after a violation of the league’s policy and program for substances of abuse.

The former Florida Gators star is talented, which is why Browns general manager John Dorsey took a risk on him in the fourth round of the 2018 draft, despite Callaway’s past off-field transgressions.

According to Josina Anderson of ESPN.com, Callaway had run of chances in Cleveland.

They say culture makes a locker room, and his struggles in Cleveland could easily be reversed in a locker room that offers quality leadership and accountability, while also being one of the gold standard organizations in the NFL.

Callaway will have to go through the waiver process, but he could definitely be an option for Howie Roseman and the Eagles.

Callaway has eight catches for 89 yards in four games (two starts) in 2019.

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Update:

The Eagles and other teams around the league are likely to pass on Callaway after Ian Rapoport just reported that the former Browns wideout is facing a 10-game suspension.

Nick Chubb is the Browns’ nominee for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

Chubb was selected by the Browns to represent the team as the nominee

Nick Chubb represents the Cleveland Browns as the team’s nominee for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. The team selected Chubb for the nomination, joining one player from all 32 NFL franchises.

From the NFL’s press release,

The winner of the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award is determined by a vote of current NFL players. From the eight finalists, each team’s players will submit a consensus vote of their choice for the winner. As in Pro Bowl voting, a team cannot vote for its own player.

The award is presented each year to an NFL player who best demonstrates the qualities of on-field sportsmanship, including fair play, respect for the game and opponents, and integrity in competition.

The players will vote for the winner in December as part of the Pro Bowl balloting process.

Congrats to Chubb for setting such a strong example in just his second NFL season!

 

Jordan Matthews could be Eagles’ No. 1 WR in matchup with Patriots

Jordan Matthews could end up being the Eagles number one receiving option on Sunday when they face the Patriots.

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Jordan Matthews is living the American dream this week, going from being unemployed to the top dawg on an NFL roster. Recently cut by the San Francisco 49ers, Matthews returned to the team that originally drafted him, thinking he’d be an added weapon.

Now with Alshon Jeffery nursing an ankle injury, Matthews could be tossed into the role of No. 1 wide receiver when Stephon Gilmore and the Patriots come into town.

If Jeffery can’t go, Matthews will be called upon even more, while JJ Arcega-Whiteside could finally get an extended opportunity to make plays on the outside as well.