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The decimated Saints
We are suffering on the New Orleans side as the defeats follow one another. Thursday evening, Paulson Adebo (CB) broke his femur and will need surgery. It was Dennis Allen who announced it after the match.
Earlier in the day, already far from the field, Rashid Shaheed (WR) underwent meniscus surgery, which marked the end of his season. According to ESPN, he will have to heal for 4 to 6 months.
Marshon Lattimore (CB) started the game against the Broncos, but he left because of hamstring pain. A meeting that New Orleans played without Derek Carr (QB)still hampered by an oblique muscle injury.
A new stadium for the Browns?
There were two potential projects. A renovation of the existing stadium, Huntington Bank Field, or the construction of a new stadium. After several months of reflection, it is finally towards this second option that the Cleveland Browns would move. The city’s mayor, Justin Bibb, just announced it during a press conference. The renovation reportedly cost a total of $1.2 billion, while construction cost $2.4 billion.
The brand new stadium project plans for it to be covered by a dome. It should be located in the Brook Park district, near the airport on the outskirts of the city. Its opening is scheduled for the start of the 2029 season. For the moment, the owners of the Browns, Jimmy and Dee Haslam, have not made the news official. But for the mayor of Cleveland, the location and this choice of a new stadium are a very bad idea.
“We see and feel that our downtown is developing. More and more companies are choosing to invest in our cityJustin Bibb announced to the press. Haslam’s choice to move the team [en dehors du centre-ville] is frustrating and deeply discouraging. »
If such a project comes to fruition, it would be the first stadium in Ohio to be covered. A step forward that would pave the way for many opportunities such as hosting the first Super Bowl in state history.
Injuries
– Victim of a concussion against the Packers, Marvin Harrisson Jr. (WR, Cardinals) was back in training on Thursday. However, he trained without contacts. His availability for the next match remains uncertain. (official)
– Absent from the last match, James Cook (RB, Bills, toe) resumed training normally on Thursday. Conversely, Ray Davis (RB)who brilliantly replaced him, was limited during the session by a toe injury.
– Mike Evans (WR, Buccaneers) was not at practice Thursday. According to his coach, his leg turned during last Sunday’s match. But things seem to be going in the right direction and the Tampa Bay staff hopes to see Evans back on the field for Monday’s game against the Ravens.
– The massacre continues for the Panthers. The South Carolina franchise had to conduct its training on Thursday with 22 players absent. Among them, the receiver Diontae Johnson (ankle) and the linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (shoulder).
– Malik Nabers (WR, Giants) is back! Recovered from his concussion, the rookie trained fully on Thursday. He should join the squad well for the next meeting in New York.
– He is progressing from day to day ». That’s what he told the Indianapolis Star. Jonathan Taylor (RB, Colts) still recovering from his sprained ankle. Absent during his team’s last two games, he should not be able to play Sunday against the Dolphins. Alec Pierce (WR, shoulder) also missed Thursday’s session.
– Jauan Jennings (WR, 49ers) did not practice Thursday. He is hit in the hip. Kyle Shanahan confirmed to the press that the receiver could miss the next game, Sunday against the Chiefs. (49erswebzone.com)
Limited to training on Thursday : Justin Simmons (S, Falcons, ischio)
Absent from training Thursday: Jalen Carter (DT, Eagles, shoulder), Darius Slay (CB, Eagles, knee)
They come off the injured list: Rakim Jarrett (WR, Buccaneers), Mike McGlinchey (RT, Broncos, genou), Baron Browning (LB, Broncos), Joseph Noteboom (OL, Rams, cheville)
Transactions and rumors
– Absent Wednesday for personal reasons, Mike Williams (WR, Jets) was back at his team’s facility Thursday, according to NFL Media… But he didn’t practice. Once again, personal reasons are put forward. After the arrival of Davante Adams, a trade could be on the cards for Williams. The Atheltic reports that the Chargers, Steelers and Saints have already come to inquire.
In brief
– Nike a danger? The contract linking the comma brand and the NFL ends after the 2027 season. According to the Sports Business Journal, negotiations are already open for the future, and several other equipment manufacturers are said to be on the lookout, even if Nike would keep the advantage For now.
– Tom Brady may be a (minority) shareholder of the Raiders, but he will be able to continue to commentate on the franchise’s matches on Fox Sports. But this should happen infrequently as Las Vegas is rarely the team most highlighted by the channel… (PFT)
– Interesting statistic: this season, Josh Allen has not recorded any interceptions! Used to being high on this list every year, Allen set a record with 18 interceptions last season. This is the first time in his career that he has had a series of six games without a loss.
Justin Fields: “I didn’t play well enough”
Who will take the reins of the Steelers offense now that Russell Wilson is back? The answer seems to go to the veteran.
And even Justin Fields (QB, Steelers) doubts his place after six games as a starter.
“I didn’t play well enough, if I have to be honest with youFields explained at a press conference Thursday. I think if I had played well enough, there would be no debate about who should play or not. »
Fields, however, led his team to a comfortable record of four wins and two losses. But if he leads the league in number of touchdowns scored by a quarterback, Fields and his squad are struggling in other areas. The Steelers offense is ranked 28th in the league in passing and 20th in points per game. Fields’ pass success rate has increased to 57% in his last two games, compared to 69% in the first four.
But his offensive coordinator, Arthur Smith, seems to have blind trust in him. He doesn’t necessarily agree with his quarterback’s self-diagnosis.
“I think some players are too hard on themselvesSmith told the press. But we appreciate that with him (Fields, Editor’s note). That’s why he works so hard. »
For his part, head coach Mike Tomlin assured Thursday that Russell Wilson was “considered” for the starting role.
The Browns’ top scorer is… a defender
The season is complicated for the Browns offense. And the departure of Amari Cooper from the Bills is not likely to improve the situation. For good reason: after six days in the NFL, Cleveland’s best scorer is not even in the attack… It is safety Rodney McLeod. With two touchdowns to his credit, he was previously tied with Amari Cooper in the rankings. But since the departure of the veteran receiver, he is the leader.
A sad record which clearly illustrates the great difficulties of the attack. This season, Cleveland is the only team in the NFL that has yet to score at least 20 points in a game. One of the major problems of this squad is obviously Deshaun Watson. The quarterback has failed to throw for more than 200 yards in a game this season. Additionally, the Browns have the worst third down conversion rate in the NFL. With a ridiculous percentage of 19%, they have the worst rate in history after six regular season games since the 2010 Chicago Bears (18%).
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