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Cowboys-Cardinals Week 6 Inactives and Captains: Vander Esch is back

The Dallas Cowboys have named their inactives for the Week 6 tilt against former rival Arizona. There aren’t any surprises, as the club activated linebacker Leighton Vander Esch ahead of the game, they are going a bit thin at the position. Also, all …

The Dallas Cowboys have named their inactives for the Week 6 tilt against former rival Arizona.  There aren’t any surprises, as the club activated linebacker Leighton Vander Esch ahead of the game, they are going a bit thin at the position. Also, all defensive line hands on deck with Justin Hamilton’s promotion.

Cowboys Inactives

QB Garrett Gilbert
WR Malik Turner
DB Saivion Smith
S Reggie Robinson
LB Rashad Smith
LB Luke Gifford

Also, the club has named their three captains. For his first start, quarterback Andy Dalton also gets the captain’s C on his jersey. In addition, safeties Xavier Woods (defense) and Donovan Wilson (special teams) get the honor.

Bills Inactives

  • QB Brett Hundley
  • RB Eno Benjamin
  • WR KeeSean Johnson
  • LB Kylie Fitts
  • LB Isaiah Irving
  • OL Josh Miles

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Auburn announces team captains for 2020 football season

Auburn players voted for their team captains Saturday, naming K.J. Britt, Bo Nix, Big Kat Bryant and Shaun Shivers.

Auburn players voted for their team captains Saturday, naming senior linebacker K.J. Britt, sophomore quarterback Bo Nix, senior defensive lineman Big Kat Bryant and junior running back Shaun Shivers.

Last season Britt was named to the All-SEC First Team after recording 69 tackles, including 10 tackles for loss.

Nix, the Reighning SEC Freshman of the Year, set Auburn newcomer records for completions (217), passing yards (2,542) and touchdown passes (16) in an up and down freshman year.

Shivers, who is competing to be Auburn’s lead back, averaged 5.2 yards per carry and became an Auburn legend when he scored the winning touchdwon  against Alabama in the 2019 Iron Bowl.

Bryant is expected to be one of the leaders on the defense after leading the team in quarterback hurries (9) a season ago and was named to the  2020 Preseason Coaches All-SEC First Team with Britt.

Cowboys mix it up, 3 new captains for Week 2 vs Falcons includes WR Michael Gallup

The Dallas Cowboys continue to mix up the pre-game honor.

Head coach Mike McCarthy said that he didn’t want to name season-long captains earlier in the offseason. Under previous head coach Jason Garrett, the Dallas Cowboys would go into each season with five or six different captains, mostly related to longevity and tenure. That isn’t the case with the new Cowboys.

After selecting three captains for the season opener, Dallas has a brand new set of captains for Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons. WR Michael Gallup, DE DeMarcus Lawrence and special teamer CB C.J. Goodwin.

Last week quarterback Dak Prescott, linebacker Jaylon Smith and long snapper L.P. Ladouceur will done the captain’s C on their jerseys.

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Week 2 Staff Picks: Can Cowboys avoid overhead attack from Falcons? :: Cowboys Wire

The Cowboys Wire staff givers their predictions for the Cowboys Week 2 home opener against the Falcons.

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2 former Alabama stars named captains for Washington Football Team

Former Alabama defensive stars Jonathan Allen and Landon Collins named team captains by the Washington football team.

The Washington Football Team always seems to be the direct pipeline for former Alabama players to find their way into the NFL. Big names such as Landon Collins, Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne and more have made their way to Washington.

Not only do the players benefit by having a place to call home in the competitive league, but the team welcomes them in knowing they have a certain level of chemistry after either playing together or sharing similar experiences by playing under head coach Nick Saban.

Today, the Washington Football team announced their captains for the 2020 season and 40% of them are former members of the  Alabama Crimson Tide.

Safety Landon Collins and defensive tackle Jonathan Allen were named captains by the team.

The two shared a little overlap during their time in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. However, Collins was drafted No. 33 overall in 2015 by the New York Giants and Allen was selected at No. 17 by Washington.

Roll Tide Wire will keep you updated on all things Alabama in the NFL throughout the 2020 season.

Packers name Aaron Rodgers, Za’Darius Smith and Mason Crosby as season-long captains

The Packers have selected their three season-long captains for 2020, and they are the same three players as 2019.

For the second straight season, quarterback Aaron Rodgers, outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith and kicker Mason Crosby will be the three season-long captains for the Green Bay Packers during the 2020 season.

Coach Matt LaFleur confirmed the captains on Wednesday.

Rodgers, Smith and Crosby were also the elected captains for the 2019 season.

Like last year, the Packers are also planning on having three rotating captains join Rodgers, Smith and Crosby every week.

Rodgers has been the Packers’ starting quarterback since 2008. He is the team’s oldest and longest-tenured player on the roster.

Smith, a free-agent addition last year, was named as a captain during his first year in Green Bay. He produced a Pro Bowl season in 2020 and returns as the defensive captain.

Crosby, the team’s kicker since 2007, re-signed with the Packers this offseason, keeping him in Green Bay for the next three years.

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Former Saints safety Vonn Bell named a first-year Bengals captain

The Cincinnati Bengals named their 2020 team captains, including former New Orleans Saints safety Vonn Bell, a first-year free agent.

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The Cincinnati Bengals announced their captains for the 2020 season on Wednesday, and the lineup includes a former New Orleans Saints starter: Vonn Bell. The fifth-year safety left New Orleans in free agency earlier this year and immediately made an impact at Bengals training camp, at one point receiving a request from coaches to not thump his new teammates quite so hard.

But that kind of standout play earned Bell a spot on the Bengals leadership team, where he’s joining former LSU Tigers quarterback and 2020 first-overall draft pick Joe Burrow as a team captain. Props to Bell for hitting the ground running.

It took him some time to crack the Saints starting lineup after getting drafted in the second round out of Ohio State back in 2016, but Bell really came along in 2019 and paced the NFL with five fumble recoveries. But some messy contract talks didn’t work out with the Saints, who instead reunited with Malcolm Jenkins after his six-year stint with the Philadelphia Eagles, leaving Bell to sign for less money with the Bengals.

The Saints will not play the Bengals until 2022 when they draw the entire AFC North, unless both teams meet in the Super Bowl. That will be the third and final year of Bell’s current deal, and it’ll also be a homecoming for him and Burrow both — the Saints last made the trip to Cincinnati in 2018, meaning this next matchup will be in the Superdome. It’s quite a ways away, but it’ll be interesting to see how many of Bell’s old Saints teammates are still around.

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Notre Dame announces 5 captains for 2020 season

Notre Dame has announced it’s five captains for the 2020 season. Find out who they are here.

Notre Dame has announced their five captains for the 2020 football season and none come as any real surprise.

Quarterback Ian Book is a captain for the second time in as many years as is offensive lineman Robert Hainsey.

Joining them will be graduate student and starting strong safety Shaun Crawford, defensive linemen Daelin Hayes and Ade Ogundeji.

The five team captains are scheduled to meet the media Tuesday evening and we’ll share it all here at Fighting Irish Wire, your daily stop for everything Notre Dame.

Brian Flores announces 2020 Miami Dolphins captains

Brian Flores announces 2020 Miami Dolphins captains

The Miami Dolphins are one of the NFL teams that allows their locker room to dictate who the leaders are on the team. There’s little question that head coach Brian Flores is one of the primary figures of this squad — but Flores’ presence on the sideline can only go so far versus the leadership figures on the actual team. The Dolphins are the NFL’s second-youngest roster with an average age of 25 years of age, but yet that didn’t prevent the Dolphins from having a slew of candidates to represent the team in a captain’s role.

Brian Flores revealed on Monday that the Dolphins have voted on their team captains: here are the eight players who will represent Miami as their primary leaders as voted on by the rest of the roster.

Dec 8, 2019; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) runs the ball against New York Jets defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd (97) during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Offense

Ryan Fitzpatrick – The second-year Dolphin has seen plenty throughout his time in the NFL and his ability to energize the rest of the offense makes him a no-brainer to hold the title of captain. He’s an elder-statesman on this team but he’s got the respect of everyone.

Ted Karras – Karras will be the glue on the offensive line as the man in the middle. His experiences in New England have helped to mold him for this opportunity as a starter — and as someone in a contract year he’s motivated to make the most of his opportunity.

Jesse Davis – Davis is the lone returning starter on the line from last year. Davis has the versatility to play almost any position on the line and his journey from a bottom of the roster developmental player to where he is now gives him the experience to mentor and guide his teammates.

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Predicting the 2020 Patriots team captains

Predicting the 2020 Patriots’ team captains based on past captains and the teams current roster.

While some may say being a team captain is a meaningless accolade, most New England Patriot players will disagree. In the past, players like safety Devin McCourty and quarterback Tom Brady have said being named a captain is one of the most prized titles to posses. Typically, yearly captains are announced just before week one of the regular season, and they are decided by a vote from the 53-man roster. With the departure of Brady, an 18-time captain, linebacker Elandon Roberts, a first-time captain, as well as two-time captain Rob Gronkowski, there very well could be some new faces in the mix.

Generally, the team rolls with six captains. Last season the team voted for seven captains and five in 2016. As for 2020, there are some players who are seemingly locks for the captain’s title. This includes special teams standout Matthew Slater and Devin McCourty, both of whom have been captains since 2011. Center David Andrews, who was named a captain last year despite missing the entire season, is also seemingly a lock, as he has been a captain since 2017.

The remaining three or four spots are a bit of guessing game. Linebacker Dont’a Hightower, a three-time captain since joining the team in 2012, is a sure possibility. Running back James White was a first time captain last season and could also be in the running for a second stint as a captain.

Many pundits have speculated that wide receiver Julian Edelman could very well become a captain for the first time. The receiver is entering his 11th season with the team, which is the second longest tenure behind Slater.

Another possible selection could be safety Patrick Chung. The 10-year veteran has been a crucial aspect to the Patriots backfield since his return to the team in 2014 after a quick stint with the Eagles. Chung was named a captain for the first time in 2018. Defensive tackle Lawrence Guy could also be in the running this season. Guy has been the anchor on the defensive line since joining the team in 2017.

However, younger players like quarterback Jarrett Stidham should not be ruled out as possible captain selection. Although Stidham has yet to start a game in the NFL, but is seemingly slated to be the team’s week one starter, McCourty recently praised Stidham for his incredible work ethic.

“I think (Stidham is) a young guy who’s eager to learn,” McCourty said. “That quarterback position is always a hard position. I think between him and Brian Hoyer, two guys I’ve gotten to be around – (Brian) Hoyer longer, but even Stidham last year – how much they put into just getting better.”

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