Considering the candidates for offensive player of the year, with a twist

Wednesday’s PFT Live included a draft with a slight twist: Offensive player of the year candidates, but with quarterbacks omitted. Not that the quarterbacks historically have dominated the award. Over the last 48 years, quarterbacks have won it 20 times and running backs have won it 25 times. But the current NFL has a significant [more]

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Report: Brandin Cooks improving, creating optimism for tonight

The Texans listed wide receiver Brandin Cooks as questionable for tonight’s opener against the Chiefs with a quad injury, which by definition makes it a 50-50 proposition that he plays. That number might be creeping in a certain direction. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Cooks has “improved in the past 24 hours,” creating [more]

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Baker Mayfield knows he has to be better than last year

Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has a clear goal for the coming season, one that he made easier to reach by setting the bar so low last year. Via Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the third-year passer said he has to prove himself again, after a disastrous second season. “Out to prove [I’m] [more]

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Trent Williams says he’s gained 10 pounds of muscle since he last played

San Francisco left tackle Trent Williams hasn’t played in an NFL game since 2018, but he hasn’t let himself get out of shape. In fact, the 32-year-old Williams says he’s bigger and stronger than before, up to about 335 pounds thanks to gaining muscle during his time off the field. “I had so much time [more]

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Drew Brees: “I’m on borrowed time”

The Saints keep winning games, only to lose in gut-punch fashion in the playoffs. And while that’s a testament to the longevity of quarterback Drew Brees and the talent around him, he knows they can only go to that well so many times. And even though he hasn’t declared this his final season, he’s prepared [more]

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Sebastian Vettel will join Aston Martin Formula One team from 2021

Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel will remain in Formula One after signing a deal with the Racing Point team, which will rebrand itself as Aston Martin from next season.

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Kendall Sheffield in walking boot, not practicing for Falcons

Cornerback Kendall Sheffield did not practice on Wednesday and was in a walking boot for a foot injury, according to Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com. Sheffield and defensive end Charles Harris were the two players not practicing with the Falcons on Wednesday as part of their first injury report of the season. Harris is listed as [more]

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