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Technically speaking, Justin Jefferson’s succinct synopsis of the bane of the Purple Pain that is 2023 was off by 6 minutes, 41 seconds. “Turnovers,” said the Vikings’ superstar receiver. “They’ve definitely been killing us this whole entire year.” Actually, Justin, there were those 11 offensive snaps in Week 1 before all heck broke loose and proceeded to keep rearing its ugly, game-wrecking, soul-sucking head until, well, here we are, on the last day of 2023 preparing to watch the 7-8 Vikings play the 7-8 Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium in prime time in what could be a playoff elimination game. A…
Luka Doncic’s Injury Status vs. Warriors Revealed The Mavericks fell to the Timberwolves without Doncic, and have another tough test on their hands with the Warriors in Saturday. With Golden State is coming off a very bad loss to a shorthanded Miami Heat group, there should be a sense of urgency that they approach this game against the Mavericks with, even if Doncic cannot go. This is a big game for both teams, because while the Warriors are still on the outside looking in at the Western Conference playoff picture, they expect to be firmly in the mix by the…
SANTA CLARA — Linebacker Curtis Robinson has bigger career aspirations than being a member of the practice squad. But, for now, his behind-the-scenes role with the NFC West-champion 49ers was enough to keep him from, perhaps, a better individual situation elsewhere. Members of NFL practice squads essentially are free agents who can sign with any team’s 53-man roster at any time. Two weeks ago, the Tennessee Titans offered Robinson a coveted NFL roster spot. Robinson told NBC Sports Bay Area that he agonized over the decision before opting to remain on the 49ers’ practice squad to finish the season. “Personally, I put in a lot of…
One of the highlights of your Los Angeles Lakers’ 2023 offseason was the signing of former Miami Heat point guard Gabe Vincent, who was expected to fill the void left by Dennis Schröder in free agency, while adding a bit more value on offense. Unfortunately, that’s yet to be the case, as Vincent has played in just five games and is averaging 5 points while shooting 11% from 3-point range. He missed 27 games due to knee swelling prior to being recommended for surgery, which has since ruled him out for 6-8 weeks. Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times released a…
Chicago Bears Expected To Sign Former Green Bay Packers Starting Wide Receiver Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus looks on in the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers still have one more matchup this season. The Packers took the first game between the two legendary franchises in Week One. Now with two weeks left in the season, the Packers are still vying for a playoff spot while the Bears have already turned their focus to next season. However, the Bears could make a…
Lions sign kicker to active roster, waive fullback a day after return from IR The tough decisions continue for the Detroit Lions, as they have gone through yet another series of roster changes in just under 24 hours. On Friday afternoon, the team announced they have signed kicker Michael Badgley from the practice squad to the active roster and added offensive lineman Michael Schofield to the practice squad. Along with the addition, the Lions announced a pair of departures as they have released defensive lineman Chris Smith from the practice squad and waived fullback Jason Cabinda. The decision to waive…