Bill O’Brien: Texans have a “vision” for how to use Duke Johnson

The Houston Texans officially have acquired running back Duke Johnson from the Browns. Next comes figuring out how he’ll help the team. “We have a vision for how we want to use him, we’re excited about it, we’ve got to get him rehabbed,” coach Bill O’Brien told reporters on Saturday. “He hasn’t missed any games [more]

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Andrew Vollert will miss season with torn ACL

Chargers tight end Andrew Vollert tore an anterior cruciate ligament during the team’s preseason opener, coach Anthony Lynn said after Saturday’s practice. “He was really coming along,” Lynn said, via Gilbert Manzano of the Orange County Register. “He’s going to be out with an ACL. He’s done. He was playing pretty well. We’re going to [more]

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Jon Gruden addresses Antonio Brown situation

The Raiders had done a great job of keeping the extent of the Antonio Brown situation under wraps, until all hell broke loose on Friday. After Saturday’s preseason game against the Rams, Raiders coach Jon Gruden said the most that he has, but still not very much, about the confusing situation that has engulfed his [more]

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Adrian Colbert ejected for lowering his helmet to initiate contact

Officials ejected 49ers safety Adrian Colbert on Saturday night for a hit the NFL is attempting to eliminate. Colbert lowered his head to initiate contact on Cowboys receiver Cedrick Wilson, who was injured on the play. The pass was incomplete, and Colbert blasted the defenseless receiver with 3:42 remaining in the third quarter. The 49ers [more]

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Shon Coleman carted off with air cast on ankle

The 49ers have had more than their share of injuries the past two years. They added to the list in Saturday’s preseason opener against the Cowboys. Swing tackle Shon Coleman was carted off with an injury to his right ankle on the 49ers’ fourth snap. He was injured when his teammate, guard Najee Toran, fell [more]

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Trent Taylor underwent foot surgery, out indefinitely

T49ers receiver Trent Taylor is out indefinitely with a foot injury, the team announced Saturday during its preseason game. Taylor underwent surgery Friday and had a screw inserted into the small toe, according to Matt Maiocco of NBCSportsBayArea. The 49ers expect Taylor to be available sometime early in the regular season. Taylor was having a [more]

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Clippers reportedly hire friend of Kawhi Leonard to coaching staff

Jeremy Castleberry has previously been on staff with both the Spurs and Raptors, following Leonard around during his career.

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