Tag: Practice

Multiple Commanders dealing with illnesses ahead of Week 16 showdown vs. Eagles

While other players are now sick, Tyler Biadasz will be back vs. Eagles.

On Sunday morning, the Washington Commanders were surprised to learn that center Tyler Biadasz had woken up with an illness. The Commanders immediately added him to the injury report and worked him out before the game against the New Orleans Saints. Unfortunately, Biadasz wasn’t able to go, and Washington missed him.

While the Commanders won, the offensive line wasn’t the same without Biadasz. Quarterback Jayden Daniels was sacked a season-high eight times, and the running game, outside of Daniels, never got going.

Good news: Biadasz will be on the field Sunday when Washington hosts the red-hot Philadelphia Eagles.

“Absolutely, I’m playing, I’m playing,” Biadasz said about Sunday. “You can’t get me out of this game.”

While Biadasz will return, Biadasz’s illness has spread through the locker room. On Thursday, right guard Sam Cosmi and tight end John Bates missed practice due to illness. With Zach Ertz in the concussion protocol, Bates will play even more against the Eagles, while Cosmi is Washington’s top offensive lineman. Cosmi also missed Wednesday’s practice.

Sunday is still a few days away, and there’s a good chance Cosmi and Bates will be fine. However, now the concern will be the illness making its way through the entire locker room.

 

Bills’ Dalton Kincaid has positive injury sign ahead of Lions matchup

Bills’ Dalton Kincaid has positive injury sign ahead of Lions matchup

There was positive news regarding Buffalo Bills’ second-year tight end Dalton Kincaid ahead of Week 15’s matchup with the Detroit Lions.

Kincaid was able to practice without a red non-contact jersey at Friday’s workout. His full participation at practice did come with a sleeve on his left leg, but he looked comfortable moving around:


Kincaid has missed the last three games after hurting his knee in a win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 10.

The Bills went 2-1 in his absence as Dawson Knox became more involved in the offense.

So far this year, Kincaid has reeled in 34 catches for 356 yards and 2 touchdowns. Although he is officially listed as questionable for Week 15, it looks like he will be able to see the field and continue to build on his sophomore campaign.

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Chiefs WR Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown returns to practice

Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown returned to practice with the #Chiefs on Friday ahead of Kansas City’s Week 15 matchup against the #Browns.

Veteran wide receiver Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown returned to practice with the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday for the first time since he sustained a shoulder injury during the defending Super Bowl champions’ first preseason game in August.

The Chiefs opened Brown’s practice window to return from their injured reserve list, but the team announced that he will not be active for Kansas City’s Week 15 matchup against the Cleveland Browns.

Brown signed with the Chiefs as a free agent after Kansas City’s victory in Super Bowl LVIII earlier this year.

He is expected to provide Patrick Mahomes with a dynamic deep threat in the passing game and should be one of the top receivers on the Chiefs’ depth chart when he returns from Kansas City’s injured reserve list.

Fans should expect Brown to make his regular-season Chiefs debut at some point during Kansas City’s brutal late-season stretch, with three games set to be played between December 15 and 25.

Commanders coach Dan Quinn on expectations for Marshon Lattimore

Commanders coach Dan Quinn shared some insight on Marshon Lattimore’s practice plans and set expectations for the former Pro Bowler against his old team:

For the first time since the Washington Commanders acquired Marshon Lattimore via trade with the New Orleans Saints, things are finally trending toward the Pro Bowl cornerback making his debut against his former team this weekend.

Lattimore began practicing fully this week with no limitations, putting him on track to suit up for Sunday’s matchup. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn shared his thoughts on potentially adding Lattimore into the lineup.

“It’s a big deal, to add a player of this caliber after the trade deadline, it just doesn’t happen that often,” Quinn told reporters Wednesday. He also made it a point that they will be cautious with the player, making sure that he’s fully equipped to get back on the field after dealing with a nagging hamstring injury for the last month.

“We’ll take it through the whole week. We’re not going to miss one step with him and the practicing and hitting all the markers. If it trends that way good, then (he will) go,” Quinn said.

Quinn knows exactly how impactful a player of Lattimore’s caliber can be, having coached against him twice a year during his tenure as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. Lattimore and the Saints went 2-5 against Quinn with the shutdown corner erasing Julio Jones and most other receivers the dirty birds threw at him. Now he’s returning to New Orleans as a visitor.

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Pro Bowl OL missed Chiefs’ practice session on Wednesday

A Pro Bowl OL wasn’t able to work out with his teammates at the Kansas City #Chiefs’ practice session on Wednesday.

The Kansas City Chiefs may be without 2021 Pro Bowler D.J. Humphries when they face the Cleveland Browns in Week 15 after he missed the defending Super Bowl champions’ practice session on Wednesday due to an injury.

Humpries was signed by Kansas City on November 25 after Wanya Morris and Kingsley Suamataia failed to provide Patrick Mahomes adequate protection from their spots at the left tackle position earlier in the season.

Though Humphries was the Chiefs’ starting left tackle when they faced the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 14, he suffered a lower-body injury that forced Morris back into action on Sunday Night Football.

Fans should closely monitor Humphries’ status in the coming days as Kansas City prepares for its matchup against the Browns on December 15.

If Humphries isn’t able to play on Sunday Chiefs head coach Andy Reid will need to get creative to ensure that Mahomes has plenty of time in the pocket.

Saints sign veteran quarterback after Derek Carr injury

The New Orleans Saints signed veteran quarterback Ben DiNucci after Derek Carr’s injury, rounding out the depth chart for practice this week:

The New Orleans Saints have signed veteran quarterback Ben DiNucci after an injury to Derek Carr, DiNucci announced on social media. A seventh-round pick by the Dallas Cowboys back in 2020, he started one game in his rookie year and has since spent time with the Denver Broncos and Buffalo Bills, as well as the XFL’s Seattle Sea Dragons.

Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi characterized Carr’s injury as a “week to week” concern, but this development would suggest he’s unlikely to practice this week. Adding DiNucci to the rotation should keep drills moving on schedule with three able-bodied quarterbacks.

Still, we should expect either Spencer Rattler or Jake Haener to get the starting nod for Sunday’s game with the Washington Commanders.

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First look: Pro Bowl OL spotted at first practice with Chiefs

#Chiefs fans got their first look at Pro Bowl OL D.J. Humphries during Kansas City’s first practice session of Week 13.

The Kansas City Chiefs recently signed free agent offensive tackle D.J. Humphries this week to shore up the depth of their front five.

Humphries took his first reps with the Chiefs during Kansas City’s practice session on Tuesday ahead of the defending Super Bowl champions’ Week 13 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Though it is unclear if or when Humphries will earn a starting role with the Chiefs, his experience should prove to be a valuable asset for Kansas City’s young linemen, who will be able to hone their craft with the 2021 Pro Bowl selection at their sides.

Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com shared a video of Humphries working out with his new teammates on Tuesday:

While Humphries finds his niche in the Chiefs offense, second-year lineman Wanya Morris is expected to maintain his status as Kansas City’s starting left tackle.

Stay tuned to see if Humphries will be available for the Chiefs’ tilt against the Raiders.

 

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce pulls hilarious stunt with Chris Jones at practice

#Chiefs TE Travis Kelce pulled a hilarious prank on Chris Jones during Kansas City’s practice session on Wednesday.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is a known prankster, and managed to make waves at practice on Wednesday by joking around with veteran defensive lineman Chris Jones.

While the team was preparing for their highly anticipated Week 11 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Kelce ran up to Jones and did an NBA-style slam dunk move that knocked the long-tenured sack master to the ground.

Before he helped Jones back to his feet, Kelce did a signature victory dance for everyone who was watching the horseplay in Kansas City’s indoor practice facility.

FOX 4 KC sports anchor Harold R. Kuntz posted a video of Kelce’s stunt to Twitter.

Take a look:

 

Kelce’s rough show of brotherly love with Jones appeared to go over well with their teammates, who seemed to get a kick from the All-Pro tight end’s antics.

Expect to see Kelce and Jones channel their rambunctious energy to help the Chiefs defeat Buffalo on Sunday.

First look: Key Chiefs veterans returned to practice on Wednesday

Watch this video of #Chiefs veterans Charles Omenihu, Isiah Pacheco, and JuJu Smith-Schuster making their return to practice on Wednesday.

Footage has surfaced from the Kansas City Chiefs’ Wednesday practice session that showed Charles Omenihu, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Isiah Pacheco getting reps in during the team’s drills.

These three Chiefs have had to miss games due to brutal injuries but will look to make their comebacks over the next few weeks.

Omenihu tore his ACL in last season’s AFC Championship Game, which kept him off the field through the first half of the regular season.

Smith-Schuster has had to miss time since Kansas City’s Week 7 road trip that saw the Chiefs defeat the San Fransisco 49ers. He is the most likely veteran to make his return to the starting lineup on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.

Pacheco has been on injured reserve since he fractured a fibula against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2.

Watch all three warming up with the team in this video shared by KSHB 41 sports producer Nick Jabobs on Twitter:

 

Stay tuned for more details on the condition of these players as they ease back into their roles over the next few weeks.

Derek Carr details the benefits of Saints’ new fast-paced practice

Darren Rizzi picked up the tempo at Saints practice on Wednesday. Derek Carr said it’s been a long time since he ran that many plays in practice:

Darren Rizzi’s first practice as the interim coach of the New Orleans Saints was extremely fast paced. Every coach has their own individual style and certain tweaks were expected when making the switch to Rizzi from Dennis Allen. While Klint Kubiak is still coordinating the offense, Rizzi is putting an emphasis on time on task at practice.

It started with the locker room layout, then shifted to coaching staff changes, and the latest change is the pace of practice. Derek Carr described the practice as “Extremely fast. Upbeat, fast, nonstop moving.”

Carr said, “That’s the most plays we’ve ran in a practice in my career in a long time.” The increase in plays gives more time to hone in on specific looks and also attack a larger array of objectives.

Rizzi’s approach should lead to a greater attention to detail and, in turn, lead to better performances. That’s the quarterback’s hope as well. Carr added: “You get more time on task on something, we get better at it. Lord knows we need to get better at what we’re doing right now.”

It’ll be interesting to see how consistently they use this pace throughout the week and the season. The benefits are there, but it may simply be unsustainable on the regular. Regardless, it’s a change of pace that hopefully leads to change of results.

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