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Dolphins Tuesday Practice: Interceptions, Returns and Injury Updates
sports3 hours ago

Dolphins Tuesday Practice: Interceptions, Returns and Injury Updates

Miami Dolphins' Tuesday practice mixed notable returns with ongoing injuries: several players were sidelined (Kenneth Grant, Jordyn Brooks, Ronnie Harrison, Cameron Goode, Will Kacmarek, Seydou Traore, Ben Sims) while Tyrel Dodson returned and Trey Moore will miss extended time. On the field, early 11-on-11 drills produced turnovers, Chris Bell logged his first 11-on-11 catch since returning, and Jackson Woodard and Keith Cooper Jr. stood out. QBs Quinn Ewers and Malik Willis had mixed sessions, with Willis later connecting on several plays before throwing an interception; Woodard repeatedly disrupted passes. The day featured a mix of solid runs by De’Von Achane and notable defensive plays, capped by another Willis interception and a Woodard tip. Camp concludes Wednesday morning with more practice and injury updates to watch.

Cowboys' defense shines in Rams joint practice as Barron bags three interceptions
sports14 days ago

Cowboys' defense shines in Rams joint practice as Barron bags three interceptions

Dallas’s defense dominated the Cowboys–Rams joint practice in Woodland Hills, with disruptive play from Ezeiruaku and Williams and a standout three-interception day from Justin Barron (Overshown added four tackles). The Rams’ short game was limited, while Caleb Downs saw more true-safety reps. On offense, George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb provided punch—Lamb with two red-zone TDs and Pickens winning battles against Rams corners—Tyler Guyton impressed at left tackle, Terence Steele had early struggles, and Dallas’s two-minute drill again showed room for improvement.

Dolphins Camp Day 8: Offense Struggles as Defense Makes Plays
sports18 days ago

Dolphins Camp Day 8: Offense Struggles as Defense Makes Plays

In Dolphins' eighth padded practice, the defense forced four interceptions (Miles Battle with two, Louis Moore and Jackson Woodard with one each) as the offense struggled with ball security. Malik Willis delivered his best showing of the week, connecting on a long pass to Caleb Douglas and a TD to Will Kacmarek. Austin Jackson returned to practice; Jeremiah Franklin made his debut at tight end, while several veterans were sidelined.

Patriots Camp Day 11: Late Interceptions, Injuries, and Guard Depth Watch
sports19 days ago

Patriots Camp Day 11: Late Interceptions, Injuries, and Guard Depth Watch

Patriots Practice No. 11 closed with three late interceptions as Drake Maye (twice) and Tommy DeVito sealed the session; Maye finished 10-of-15 with 2 TDs and 2 INTs, DeVito 3-of-6 with an INT, and Behren Morton 3-of-6. The day included lineup adjustments and injury notes (Will Campbell limited; Doubs out; Woods and Barmore left) while the team monitored guard depth with veteran Greg Van Roten visiting. Interceptions by Jones, Byard, and Saunders highlighted a defensive finish, and the session ran 1:45 in full pads under humid conditions.

Patriots’ defense seals padded practice with three straight INTs in two-minute drill
sports19 days ago

Patriots’ defense seals padded practice with three straight INTs in two-minute drill

Patriots’ defense closed Thursday’s padded session with three straight interceptions in a two-minute drill, with Christian Gonzalez shadowing A.J. Brown and rookie Gabe Jacas ramping up on the edge; the day also included injuries to Christian Barmore and Charles Woods, while Will Campbell was limited and Caedan Wallace returned in limited fashion.

Dolphins Day 1 Camp Highlights: Defense Forces Turnovers, Gay Jr. Stars
sports27 days ago

Dolphins Day 1 Camp Highlights: Defense Forces Turnovers, Gay Jr. Stars

Day 1 of Dolphins' training camp featured three defense-driven takeaways — Willie Gay Jr. with an interception, David Ojabo forcing a fumble on a running play, and Michael Taaffe picking off Ewers — while Malik Willis led the QB group at 6-of-9, Quinn Ewers struggled with a deep ball and near-interception, and the team emphasized versatility and blocking as attendance was perfect among active players.

Lions minicamp Day 1: Defense makes three picks as rookies push for roles
sports2 months ago

Lions minicamp Day 1: Defense makes three picks as rookies push for roles

Detroit's Day 1 minicamp saw the defense collect three interceptions (Chuck Clark on Jared Goff; Jimmy Rolder on a Teddy Bridgewater pass; Aamaris Brown on Luke Altmyer), with Khalil Dorsey nearly adding a fourth. The session spotlighted versatile lineman Tyler Lacy, ongoing edge/left guard battles (Lacy, Giovanni Manu, others), and improved route running from Jameson Williams. Cornerback competition remains open (Arnold vs Ya-Sin, Rakestraw, Dorsey) while linebackers Bachie, Nowaske and Campbell were active in pass disruption; Zach Horton also flashed with a deep catch.

Giants Minicamp Finale: Offense Strikes, Defense Forces Turnovers
sports2 months ago

Giants Minicamp Finale: Offense Strikes, Defense Forces Turnovers

The Giants wrapped up their final full minicamp practice in warm, sunny conditions. The offense looked sharp in team periods with Jaxson Dart connecting for big plays (including a deep ball to Odell Beckham Jr.) and scoring in the red zone, while the defense applied pressure and generated multiple turnovers (interceptions by Elijah Campbell, Nic Jones, Tremaine Edmunds, etc.). Kicker Dominic Zvada went 5-for-5 on field goals, and the session included situational work like half-speed Hail Marys and goal-to-go scenarios.

Patriots land ballhawking safety Kevin Byard on a one-year, up-to-$9M deal
sports5 months ago

Patriots land ballhawking safety Kevin Byard on a one-year, up-to-$9M deal

All-Pro safety Kevin Byard agreed to a one-year deal with the New England Patriots (up to $9 million), reuniting with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel; Byard led the league with seven interceptions last season, has never missed a game in his 10-year career, and will bolster a Patriots secondary in need of leadership and playmaking.

Patriots ride four Stroud interceptions to 21-10 halftime lead
sports7 months ago

Patriots ride four Stroud interceptions to 21-10 halftime lead

New England leads 21-10 at halftime as the Patriots’ defense piles up turnovers, forcing four interceptions on Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (including a Marcus Jones pick-six). Stroud is 10-for-26 for 124 yards with a TD and four INTs. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has two TD passes and 117 passing yards on 10-for-19, while Texans’ offense has been limited to nine first downs and 132 total yards. Texans may face QB changes early in the second half as New England extends its edge.