Cam Akers Traded to the Vikings; Chandler Jones Sidelined

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Cam Akers sent to the Vikings

Finally ! In a complicated relationship with the Rams for months, Cam Akers (RB) finally changes jersey. NFL Media announces that the runner was sent to the Vikings with a conditional choice in the 7th round of the Draft.

In exchange, Los Angeles receives a 6th round pick in the Draft, again under certain conditions.

A Super Bowl winner with the Rams, Akers has since been at odds with his team over his role in the offense. He had already requested a trade last season, without obtaining a new destination. With the emergence of Kyren Williams during the first matches of this 2023 season, Akers was once again no longer essential. He will now try to support Alexander Mattison.

Raiders: Chandler Jones sidelined

Chandler Jones (DE, Raiders) was placed on the non-football illness list because it deals with a personal issue. The franchise has supported him and no one has ruled out a return if his situation improves. (NFL media)

Bryce Young injured against the Saints

The first round of the 2023 draft did not participate in the Panthers’ physical exercises this Wednesday. In front of the press, coach Frank Reich declared that Bryce Young (QB) injured his ankle during Monday night’s loss to the Saints. He did not say when Young was injured since the player finished the game.

For the moment, there is no question of unavailability for the next match. Reich still clarified that the game plan would not change if Andy Dalton were to play.

“We’ll see how he does tomorrow,” Reich said of Young. “If Andy starts, we have a lot of confidence in him. That’s why you hire someone like him. If he plays, we think he gives us a chance to win. »

Marcus Maye suspended for three games

This Wednesday, NFL media announced that Marcus Maye (S, Saints) was suspended, without pay, for the next three games. He violated the league’s conduct policy.

This sanction stems from an incident that occurred in September last year. Incident in which Maye was arrested for gun violence.

The safety was also arrested for drunk driving in February 2022.

Injuries

– Justice Hill (RB, Ravens) injured his toe and could miss the game against the Colts. However, the injury would not be too serious. (ESPN)

– After signing Kareem Hunt, the Browns placed Nick Chubb on the list of injured players whose season is over. (NFL media)

– In front of the press this Wednesday, Colts coach Shane Steichen confirmed that Anthony Richardson (QB) is in the concussion protocol and did not practice Wednesday.

– Wednesday, Mike Vrabel (HC, Titans) declared that the rookie Peter Skoronski will also miss Sunday’s game against the Browns. The guard already missed the Week 2 game due to illness.

Leonard Floyd (LB), Micah Hyde (S) et Dawson Knox (TE) are on the list of absentees from Wednesday’s Bills practice.

Carlos Watkins (DE, Cardinals) will undergo biceps surgery, according to his trainer this Wednesday. He is placed on the injured list.

– According to Mike McDaniel at the Palm Beach Post, Dolphins receiver Jaylen Waddle remains subject to the concussion protocol. He did not train this Wednesday.

They are placed on the injured list and will miss at least 4 games: Braxton Jones (LT, Bears), Mike Morris (DE, Seahawks), Avonte Maddox (CB, Eagles, pectoraux), Chase Edmonds (RB, Buccaneers)

Transactions

– Free agent running backs Kenyan Drake, Ronald Jones and James Robinson practiced with the Ravens on Wednesday. (TheAthletic.com)

The main signatures of the day: Breiden Fehoko (DL, Steelers),  Godwin Igwebuike (RB, Steelers), Brady Russell (TE, Seahawks), Irv Charles (WR, Jets), Deion Jones (LB, Panthers), Artie Burns (CB, Seahawks), Tyjon Lindsey (WR, Seahawks), Carl Davis (DT, Seahawks), Pat O’Connor (DL, Buccaneers)

The main cuts of the day: Tanzel Smart (DT, Jets), Matt Landers (WR, Seahawks), Robert Rochell (CB, Seahawks), Tyreke Smith (LB, Seahawks), Nathan Peterman (QB, Bears)

And bref

– Browns coach Kevin Stefanski made it clear to reporters Wednesday that the Browns are considering Jerome Ford as their starting running back. He described Ford as the leader and said Hunt would be brought in to help him.

Patrick Mahomes is satisfied for himself and for the market

Wednesday, in front of the press, Patrick Mahomes (QB, Chiefs) said he was happy with his new contract. For him, this deal is the right balance between a raise and allowing the Chiefs to continue building a competitive team around him.

Mahomes said he feels a responsibility to other NFL quarterbacks. He had to continue to raise the salary bar after the recent deals concluded for Lamar Jackson, Justin Herbert and Joe Burrow.

“You have to make the market work, you have to make it move.[…]This is why you do something like I did last week. Just to try to keep the market moving in the right direction. »

Justin Fields, the robot, wants to think less

On Wednesday, in front of the press, the Bears quarterback described his play against Tampa Bay as “robotic”. For Justin Fields, he thinks too much during games and games because of the way he is coached.

“At the end of the day, they’re doing their job when they give me what I need to watch, but I can’t think about it during the game. I prepare throughout the week. When the game comes, it’s time to play freely. »

Fields said his approach in Week 3 against Kansas City will be based on “think less and play more.”

Kenny Pickett wants to find an offensive identity

The Steelers tasted victory again in week 2, but thanks to two defensive touchdowns. In an interview for the Steelers website on Wednesday, Kenny Pickett (QB) returned to the (in)offensive identity of the Steelers at the start of the season.

“We have to find her. Obviously we don’t have one. It’s a team game, the ultimate team game. A guy does something wrong in a game and it usually doesn’t go the way you want it to. So we must stay together. […] From a fan perspective and from a player perspective, no one wants this offense that we’re putting out there right now. »

In the last quarter against the Browns, the Steelers offense finished -7 yards.

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2023-09-21 06:25:31
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