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Terron Armstead, 3 other Dolphins sit out Wednesday practice

Tyreek Hill and Jalen Ramsey were among the Dolphins players limited in practice Wednesday.

Four Miami Dolphins players sat out practice Wednesday, although only two were due to injury.

Veteran cornerback Kendall Fuller missed practice as he recovers from his second concussion of the season and coach Mike McDaniel told reporters Wednesday that he’s “pessimistic” about Fuller returning in Week 12.

Left tackle Terron Armstead sat out practice and is listed with a knee injury. The 33-year-old lineman was questionable for Week 11, but played through the injury.

The other two players who were missing Wednesday — defensive lineman Calais Campbell and safety Jordan Poyer — were given the day off for rest:

Wednesday participation

DNP

  • OT Terron Armstead (knee)
  • DT Calais Campbell (rest)
  • CB Kendall Fuller (concussion)
  • S Jordan Poyer (rest)

Limited

  • WR Tyreek Hill (wrist)
  • FB Alec Ingold (calf)
  • DT Benito Jones (shoulder)
  • G Robert Jones (knee/groin)
  • CB Jalen Ramsey (knee)
  • G Isaiah Wynn (quad/knee)

Full

  • OLB Tyus Bowser (knee/calf)
  • C Aaron Brewer (shoulder/calf)
  • LB Jordyn Brooks (wrist)
  • TE Julian Hill (shoulder)
  • S Jevón Holland (hand/knee)
  • S Patrick McMorris (calf)
  • RB Raheem Mostert (hip)

Wynn and McMorris are both on injured reserve and would each have to be moved to the active roster to be available to play Sunday.

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Sony Michel recalls his performance in the 2018 AFC Championship Game vs. Chiefs

Sony Michel recalls his performance in the 2018 AFC Championship game vs. the Chiefs w/ @EdEastonJr

This week, Chiefs Wire’s Ed Easton Jr. spoke to former New England Patriots running back Sony Michel, who played with the team from 2018 to 2020, winning a Super Bowl during his rookie season.

In his interview with Easton Jr., Michel—who recently teamed up with Kingsford to host the ‘Kingsford College Football Tailgate Tour‘ at the recent Georgia vs. Tennessee SEC matchup in Athens, Georgia—explained the partnership and reflected on one of the best games of his career at the Kansas City Chiefs’ expense.

“Oh man, this partnership was awesome. When it was brought up to me, I thought it was a great opportunity to get a chance to get a chance to get back on the grill,” said Michel. “I just recently moved after post-retirement, and I needed a grill, you know, for Saturday and Sunday’s football. So, you know, that was a cool opportunity. Then, I could return to Athens and partner with them to have one of the best tailgates. So I thought that was cool.”

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Michel took some time to share his experience during the thrilling 2018 AFC Championship game vs. the Chiefs. He notably ran for 113 yards and two touchdowns on 29 carries in the 37–31 overtime road victory.

“The atmosphere was crazy. It was rocking,” Michel explained. “It was almost like a college atmosphere, and it was something I was completely used to playing in the SEC. The other big thing I remember, man, was that it was super cold.

It was like negative 12 degrees, the coldest game I’ve ever played. So, I had to bring a different level of mental toughness to that game, and knowing that I was going to carry the ball a good bit, I was going to stay warm for the most part. But even though I carried the ball so much, it was so cold that I still was freezing in that game.”

The Chiefs were infamously called offsides on the potential game-sealing moment defensively, allowing the Patriots to extend the drive.

“So I do remember that, and some of those big plays that happened in the game really impacted the game. It stands out to me,” said Michel. “One of them is that punt return from (Julian) Edelman. They were reviewing the play. It almost felt like 30 minutes of reviewing that play because that was one of the biggest points to the game that could have changed the outcome. That was an amazing game, an amazing memory.”

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Super Bowl champion Sony Michel discusses Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ evolution

Super Bowl champion Sony Michel discusses Kansas City #Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ evolution since first season w/ @EdEastonJr

This week, Chiefs Wire’s Ed Easton Jr. spoke to Sony Michel, a Two-time Super Bowl champion and former New England Patriots running back.

In his interview with Easton Jr., Michel—who recently teamed up with Kingsford to host the ‘Kingsford College Football Tailgate Tour’ at the Georgia vs. Tennessee tailgate at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia— revealed his go-to grilling meals and his thoughts on Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’s growth after facing off with him twice during his first MVP season in 2018.

“I won’t say I have a specialty or a go-to; it’s all about what I’m feeling at the moment,” said Michel of his grilling preferences. “Sometimes you can be so versatile, throwing some wings on a grill. I’m a big wing guy; last night, I just decided, man, let me throw some burgers and hot dogs on for the kids, and myself and that’s what I did. The cool thing about it is that it is super easy and super simple; it’s just that it makes cooking so easy.”

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Michel faced off against Mahomes and the Chiefs twice during the quarterback’s MVP season in 2018, including the memorable AFC Championship overtime game at Arrowhead Stadium. He witnessed his evolution and its effect on the team becoming a dynasty today.

“I did (see the Chiefs’ growth), especially having a good quarterback,” Michel explained. “I’m a big believer that you gotta have a good quarterback to win football games. They have one of the best in the game, and he can continue to do great things. We’re seeing that today. So we all knew it. We were all prepared for it, like just seeing it back then. We knew how effective he was, so it’s no surprise where they are today.”

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Report: Chargers have shown interest in trading for WR K.J. Osborn

The Chargers are looking to add another weapon for Justin Herbert.

According to Boston Sports Journal’s Mike Giardi, the Chargers are one of the teams that has shown interest in trading for Patriots wide receiver K.J. Osborn.

Osborn hasn’t been that productive this season in New England, only with seven catches for 57 yards and a touchdown in six games. But he’s proven to be impactful in his professional career.

In four seasons with the Vikings, where he played before signing with the Patriots, Osborn caught 160 passes for a total of 1,865 yards and 16 touchdowns in those games

Currently sitting at 5-3 and well positioned to make the playoffs, Los Angeles finds itself as buyers ahead of the trade deadline. And it appears the team wants to bolster the wide receiver room.

Ladd McConkey has impressed in his rookie season. Quentin Johnston has shown signs of improvement in his sophomore campaign. D.J. Chark has yet to make his Charger debut due to a hip injury.

This is a position that could benefit from another playmaker for Justin Herbert, as the Bolts continue to find their stride in the passing game.

Chiefs LB Joshua Uche details his progress in learning Steve Spagnuolo’s system: ‘It’s a lot’

Kansas City #Chiefs linebacker Joshua Uche details his progress in learning Steve Spagnuolo’s system: ‘It’s a lot’ | @EdEastonJr

Newly acquired Kansas City Chiefs pass rusher Joshua Uche addressed the media on Thursday for the first time as a team member. He spoke about his adjustment to defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s system and progress to potentially playing on Monday night.

“It’s a lot. Man, that’s what makes him (Steve Spagnuolo) so great,” said Uche. “He brings in smart, tough, dependable football players that can pick up and absorb much information. So, you know, I know it’s my first couple days in, but I’m working the best I can to absorb all that information.”

The former Michigan standout, who played for the New England Patriots for the last five years, admires Spagnuolo’s game-planning style and is eager to work with him in Kansas City.

“He’s one of the legends in the league. Just from all the different schemes, he runs blitzes and pressures, you name it,” said Uche. I mean, yeah, he’s definitely a legend around the league. I mean, seeing him up close and personal day in and day out right now is like, I don’t know, it still doesn’t feel real. It’ll hit me soon, though.”

Uche practiced for the first time on Thursday and hopes to get the coaches’ green light to play in Week 9 while he still learns the playbook.

“I’m doing everything I can to be out there, you know, at the end of the day, that’s a coaching decision,” said Uche. “So, (I’m) just doing everything I can to be prepared and ready to go to help the team win.”

The former second-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft has two sacks so far this season and hopes to add to that total in Kansas City.

AFC East roundup: What happened in the division in Week 8

AFC East roundup: What happened in the division in Week 8

The Buffalo Bills defeated the Seattle Seahawks in Week 8 by a score of 31-10. With the win, the Bills remain atop the AFC East with a record of 6-2.

Like Buffalo, the rest of the AFC East was in action. How did each fare last week, and how does the division stack up right now?

Here is a quick recap of what went down in Week 8 with the Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, and New England Patriots:

Miami Dolphins

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The good news for the Dolphins is that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returned to action in Week 8. The bad news is that it wasn’t enough to fend off a streaky Arizona Cardinals team. The Dolphins lost a heartbreaker at home, 28-27.

Tagovailoa had been out since Week 2 when he suffered his latest concussion. He looked pretty good in his return and Miami looked like a competitive ball club again. They scored 27 points after they went the previous four games without scoring more than 15 points.

The Dolphins are now 2-5 on the year and have to travel to Buffalo in Week 9.

New York Jets

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The Jets lost to the Patriots on the road in Week 8, 25-22. It’s been a rough stretch of football for the Jets. They have now lost five in a row after starting the year 2-1.

Trading for wide receiver Davante Adams and firing head coach Robert Saleh was New York’s best attempt at turning things around. It hasn’t worked yet. With the new faces, they’ve lost their last two.

The Jets are now 2-6 and are backed up to the ledge of their 2024 season. They need to go on a historic run to not fall off the cliff. They will host the 6-2 Houston Texans in Week 9.

New England Patriots

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The Patriots had a great day at Gillette Stadium in Week 8. They beat the Jets on a rushing touchdown from Rhamondre Stevenson with just 22 seconds left.

Unfortunately, rookie quarterback Drake Maye was forced to leave the game due to a concussion. Veteran Jacoby Brissett took over early in the second quarter and led the offense to victory.

With the win, the Patriots improve to 2-6. Maye’s health will be something to monitor as he navigates through concussion protocol this week. His status is up in the air for Week 9 when the Patriots will head to Tennessee to face the 1-6 Titans.

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Chiefs trade with Patriots for LB Joshua Uche

Kansas City #Chiefs acquired LB Joshua Uche in a trade with the New England #Patriots on Monday after their Week 8 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs continue to add options for their undefeated roster ahead of the trade deadline as they set their sights on a three-peat.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Kansas City is acquiring linebacker Joshua Uche from the New England Patriots. Uche is a former Patriots 2020 second-round pick from Michigan who will now be expected to make an impact for the Chiefs during their stretch run to the postseason.

The 26-year-old has had two sacks in six games this season with the rebuilding Patriots and 20.5 sacks in his career. The fifth-year outside linebacker is another pass rusher for the Chiefs, who are fresh off of five sacks in the Week 8 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.

 

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed the breaking news of the trade during his weekly Zoom press conference on Monday.

“I mean, it helps the secondary. Any pressure that you can put on the quarterback, we’re gonna add another guy in here,” said Reid. “(Brett) Veach has made a trade with (the) Patriots, so that’ll be a nice addition going forward, but we understand that you take care of business up front. It helps everybody.”

Uche’s addition to an already dominant Chiefs defense is another reason the team fully trusts general manager Brett Veach and the front office’s decisions.

AFC East roundup: What happened in the division in Week 7

AFC East roundup: What happened in the division in Week 7

The Buffalo Bills defeated the Tennessee Titans in Week 7 by a score of 34-10. With the win, the Bills remain atop the AFC East with a record of 5-2.

Like Buffalo, the rest of the AFC East was in action. How did each fare last week, and how does the division stack up right now?

Here is a quick recap of what went down in Week 7 with the Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, and New England Patriots:

Miami Dolphins

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Going into their Week 7 game against the Indianapolis Colts, the Dolphins were still without starting quarterback Tua Tgovailoa. To make matters worse, their backup QB was injured in the game.

Tyler Huntley left the game with a shoulder injury and was replaced by Tim Boyle. Neither QB was effective as Dolphins wide receivers only caught four total passes. The Dolphins lost 16-10 and dropped to 2-4 on the year.

New York Jets

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The Jets made headlines last week after trading for WR Davante Adams. But, even rekindling the relationship between him and Aaron Rodgers couldn’t get the team on track.

The Jets lost 37-15 to the Pittsburgh Steelers on ‘Sunday Night Football’. Rodgers threw two interceptions and running back Breece Hall only averaged 3.1 yards per carry. The loss has the Jets sitting at a disappointing 2-5 record after many in the offseason predicted they would make a run at the division title.

New England Patriots

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The Patriots had to travel to London in Week 7 to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars. They had a disappointing flight home after a 32-16 loss.

Their defense couldn’t make stops and their offensive line couldn’t protect their young QB Drake Maye. They allowed 32 points to the Jags who average 20 per game. The loss drops the Pats to 1-6 on the year.

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NFL standings 2024: Bills were only AFC East team to win in Week 7

The Bills are already at five wins while no other team in the AFC East has a third win yet.

The Buffalo Bills added another game to their lead in the AFC East on Sunday.

With a 34-10 blowout of the Tennessee Titans, the Bills improved to 5-2 on the year. No other team in the division has even three wins yet. While the Miami Dolphins fell to 2-4 on the year with a 16-10 loss against the Indianapolis Colts, they’re still second place in the division after the New York Jets lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night, 37-15.

The other team in the division, the New England Patriots, dropped a sixth straight game, losing 32-16 in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Here’s what the AFC East standings look like with 11 weeks left to play:

  1. Buffalo Bills: 5-2 (2-0 vs. division, 4-2 vs. AFC)
  2. Miami Dolphins: 2-4 (1-1 vs. division, 2-2 vs. AFC)
  3. New York Jets: 2-5 (1-1 vs. division, 2-4 vs. AFC)
  4. New England Patriots: 1-6 (0-2 vs. division, 1-4 vs. AFC)

The Jets and Patriots will meet in Week 8, while the Bills will travel to face the Seattle Seahawks and the Dolphins will host the Arizona Cardinals.

With a pair of Monday Night Football games on the way, the three wild card berths in the AFC currently belong to the 4-2 Baltimore Ravens, 3-2 Los Angeles Chargers, and 4-3 Indianapolis Colts with the 4-3 Denver Broncos on the outside looking in.

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NFL standings, Week 6: Dolphins slide up to second in AFC East

The Miami Dolphins had the weekend off, but still ended up improving their position in the AFC East.

The Miami Dolphins had the weekend off, but still ended up improving their position in the AFC East.

On Monday night, the Buffalo Bills escaped with a 23-20 win in a hard fought game against the New York Jets. While the win for the Bills improved their record and made the Dolphins’ chances at earning a division title a little bit tougher, it was a third consecutive loss for New York.

With the New England Patriots also picking up a Week 6 loss, the AFC East standings now look like this:

  1. Buffalo Bills: 4-2 (2-0 in AFC East)
  2. Miami Dolphins: 2-3 (1-1 in AFC East)
  3. New York Jets: 2-4 (1-1 in AFC East)
  4. New England Patriots: 1-5 (0-2 in AFC East)

Of course, the Dolphins’ chances at making the playoffs rest on their ability to bounce back from a rough start to the year. Miami has a relatively easy slate of opponents to finish the season, but there’s another matchup with Buffalo coming in Week 9 and a pair of battles against the Jets in Weeks 14 and 18.

For now, though, the Dolphins are back in second place in the AFC East — exactly where they’ve finished in five of the last eight seasons.

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