Undrafted WR Isaiah Bond no longer faces sexual assault charge, announces future plans with Cleveland BrownsNew Foto - Undrafted WR Isaiah Bond no longer faces sexual assault charge, announces future plans with Cleveland Browns

Former Texas and Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Bond has been no-billed and is no longer facing thesexual assault charge he was arrested ontwo weeks before he went undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft, according to Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis in Texas. "After reviewing all the evidence presented, a Collin County grand jury returned a 'no bill' in the sexual assault charge involving Isaiah Bond, meaning no indictment will be issued," Willis said in a statement Thursday,via ESPN. "This concludes the criminal proceedings in this matter." Bond then announced his future plans with the Cleveland Browns, although ESPN's Adam Schefterreportedshortly after that no deal has been finalized. Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabotfollowed with a reportthat the Browns are "doing their diligence" on Bond and that a contract won't be signed Thursday. Earlier in the day,news brokethat Browns running back Quinshon Judkins — whom the team selected in the second round of this year's draft — will not face formal misdemeanor battery charges afterhe was arrestedin July. "First and foremost, I want to express my deepest gratitude to the Cleveland Browns for believing in me and allowing me the opportunity to continue my career in the NFL," Bondwrote in a statementhe posted to X. He later added: "I know there have been questions and reports about the recent allegations. I am grateful for the decision of the prosecutor and the courts not to pursue charges. I will learn from this experience as I grow in wisdom, character and faith. On the advice of my attorney, I will not discuss the details of this case, but I want to be clear: From the very beginning, I have refuted these allegations and maintained my innocence. I stand firm by that today." pic.twitter.com/4ec7K1Rd56 — isaiah "007" bond (@isaiahbond_)August 14, 2025 In April, the 21-year-old Bond reportedly turned himself in to Frisco, Texas, police for an outstanding sexual assault warrant. After he posted bail of $25,000, he was released from the Collin County jail. Bondreleased a statement, in which he described the claims made against him as "patently false." The statement also noted that he was "in full cooperation with the authorities" and that he'd remain that way throughout the investigation. Bond went on to sue the woman who accused him,according to ESPN, which reported that Bond's lawyers said the sexual encounter was consensual. The defamation suit was dismissed with prejudice last month by the U.S. District Court in Northern Texas, meaning that the case ended and Bond can't file the claim again. A former four-star prospect, Bond began his college career at Alabama, where he caught 65 passes across two seasons, most notably recording one of the most memorable grabsin Iron Bowl historyin 2023. The following year, he went to Texas but made only 34 receptions, tallying 540 receiving yards in the process. He dealt with an ankle injury that affected him down the stretch of the 2024 season, which ended with his Longhorns falling to Ohio State in the College Football Playoff semifinals. Bond clocked out with six touchdowns and 638 yards from scrimmage as a junior before declaring for the NFL Draft. He was considered a mid-round draft prospect before his arrest.

Undrafted WR Isaiah Bond no longer faces sexual assault charge, announces future plans with Cleveland Browns

Undrafted WR Isaiah Bond no longer faces sexual assault charge, announces future plans with Cleveland Browns Former Texas and Alabama wide r...
Five-time Pro Bowl G Brandon Scherff reveals he retired as quietly as possible this offseasonNew Foto - Five-time Pro Bowl G Brandon Scherff reveals he retired as quietly as possible this offseason

Brandon Scherff retired this offseason, and he chose to reveal the news in the 13th and final paragraph of a press release from his alma mater. The former Washington Commanders and Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman technically hit free agency after the 2024 season, but no news came about his next destination. He was certainly seen as a possible addition for many OL-needy teams, until the University of Iowa announced it was inducting him into its Hall of Fame. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] Buried in the release discussing his decorated career with the Hawkeyes: "It's been something I could never dream of," says Scherff, who retired from playing this summer. "Sometimes I would tell my wife that she has to pinch me, because I'm playing a kid's game, and being able to do it as a job is pretty amazing. Now, having kids and being able to see them after games is absolutely wonderful. So I would say it's a dream come true. And I will be forever grateful to have had that chance." So Scherff has apparently retired at the age of 33, ending the career of one of the best guards of the past decade. It's unclear when he made the decision. Among offensive guards, only Quenton Nelson, Zack Martin and Joel Bitonio have made the Pro Bowl more than Scherff since he entered the league as the No. 5 pick of the 2015 NFL Draft. Even with a struggling organization in D.C., Scherff was an immediate impact player and grew into a pillar of the team, both on the offensive line and in the locker room. The contributions of players in his position can go under the radar, but the $110 million he made in his career speaks to how important his teams considered him. Scherff was also an Outland Trophy winner at Iowa, earning the prize for the nation's top lineman, offensive or defensive.

Five-time Pro Bowl G Brandon Scherff reveals he retired as quietly as possible this offseason

Five-time Pro Bowl G Brandon Scherff reveals he retired as quietly as possible this offseason Brandon Scherff retired this offseason, and he...
Legendary Rocker, 77, Finally Spills the Tea on Rock's Most Famous Urban Legend - You Won't Believe Who Else Was ThereNew Foto - Legendary Rocker, 77, Finally Spills the Tea on Rock's Most Famous Urban Legend - You Won't Believe Who Else Was There

Legendary Rocker, 77, Finally Spills the Tea on Rock's Most Famous Urban Legend - You Won't Believe Who Else Was Thereoriginally appeared onParade. After decades of wild rumors and exaggerated tales,Alice Cooperjust set the record straight on rock 'n' roll's most enduring myth. The truth about the infamous "chicken incident" is even more incredible than the legend itself. The 77-year-old shock rock pioneer finally revealed what really happened at Toronto's Peace Festival in 1969. The revelation came complete with A-list witnesses who saw it all unfold. Speaking with veteran journalistDan Ratheron AXS TV'sThe Big Interview, the Detroit native shared the full story behind the moment that would define his career. This single incident created one of music's most persistent urban legends. The revelation came with a shocking detail that fans never knew:John Lennon,Yoko OnoandThe Doorswere all there watching it happen. Cooper explained how his then-unknown band scored the incredible opportunity to perform between John Lennon and The Doors at the massive 80,000-person festival. The strategic placement wasn't by chance. Cooper's manager negotiated to put the band in prime time, sandwiched between two of rock's biggest acts. The chicken incident itself was completely accidental, according to Cooper's account. During their signature finale featuring feather pillows and CO2 cartridges creating a blizzard effect, a chicken mysteriously appeared on stage. Cooper's assumption that the bird could fly led to the fateful decision to toss it into the crowd. What happened next became the stuff of legend — but not in the way Cooper expected. The chicken didn't soar gracefully over the audience. Instead, it plummeted directly into the crowd at what was ironically called the "Peace Festival." The audience's reaction was swift and brutal, creating a scene that horrified even the shock rock performer. Related: Beloved 'Devil Wears Prada' Star Just Revealed Her Most Awkward Meryl Streep Fan Girl Encounter - It Involved Late Night's Most Iconic Host The next day's headlines screamed about Cooper killing a chicken on stage. This spawned decades of rumors that he had bitten the head off the bird. Cooper firmly denied these embellishments, explaining that none of the more extreme versions of the story actually happened. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 What makes this revelation particularly fascinating is imagining how John Lennon, Yoko Ono and The Doors reacted to witnessing this career-defining moment. These legendary artists were there as Cooper's unintentional act created one of rock's most enduring myths. The story perfectly captures the chaotic energy of late-1960s rock culture. It shows how a simple mistake could become a legend that follows an artist for more than five decades. Legendary Rocker, 77, Finally Spills the Tea on Rock's Most Famous Urban Legend - You Won't Believe Who Else Was Therefirst appeared on Parade on Aug 14, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Aug 14, 2025, where it first appeared.

Legendary Rocker, 77, Finally Spills the Tea on Rock’s Most Famous Urban Legend - You Won’t Believe Who Else Was There

Legendary Rocker, 77, Finally Spills the Tea on Rock's Most Famous Urban Legend - You Won't Believe Who Else Was There Legendary Roc...
'Love is Blind' star Stacy Snyder reveals payout from class-action lawsuitNew Foto - 'Love is Blind' star Stacy Snyder reveals payout from class-action lawsuit

Stacy Snyder, one of the "Love is Blind" cast members who took legal action against the show, has shared how much she made off of the multi-million dollar class action lawsuit. Snyder was on Season 5 of the popular Netflix dating show, where she made it down the aisle with contestant Izzy Zapata, before calling the engagement off at the altar. Originally, the pair said they planned to stay together and work on things, but they ended up breaking up about a week after the season aired. Snyder joined in on what became a class-action lawsuitagainst the show's production company, Kinetic Content, after it was originally filed by Season 2 contestant Jeremey Hartwell in July 2022, alleging that cast members were forced to work long hours in poor conditions with no pay. In December 2024,Netflix chose to settlefor $1.4 million to be divided amongst all parties, more than a third of which was designated for attorneys' fees. Here is what to know about the lawsuit and how much Snyder received from the settlement. The complaint obtained by USA TODAY accuses Kineticof enforcing "unsafe and inhumane working conditions," exerting "excessive control" over cast members' lives and pushing "sleep deprivation, isolation, lack of food and excessive alcohol" on contestants for "entertainment value." The cast and crew were required to work 20 hours a day, seven days a week, for just $1,000 per week, the suit also alleged, equating to just $7.14 per hour. The lawsuit ultimately included around 144 former cast and crew members. Snyder shared what her cut looked likeon TikTok in July, posting a video of herself opening the settlement check with the caption, "when the trauma turns into a direct deposit." "This is what I am owed for filming not even two full months," she said, showing an $8,287 check to the camera. "This is more than I got paid for filming an entire season of 12 to 20-hour workdays." In the TikTok, Snyder says she doesn't "know if (she's) mad or happy," adding that "it's more of the justice piece and not the money." "It's just sick that people who have power take advantage of people they know don't know any better in these situations," she said. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:'Love is Blind' star reveals payout from class-action lawsuit

'Love is Blind' star Stacy Snyder reveals payout from class-action lawsuit

'Love is Blind' star Stacy Snyder reveals payout from class-action lawsuit Stacy Snyder, one of the "Love is Blind" cast m...
Justin Herbert to play in his first-ever preseason game as the Chargers face the RamsNew Foto - Justin Herbert to play in his first-ever preseason game as the Chargers face the Rams

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) —Justin Herbertis set to play in a preseason game for the first time in his career when the Los Angeles Chargers visit the Rams on Saturday. Herbert will be in for one or two series at SoFi Stadium, coach Jim Harbaugh said Thursday. "I wanted to go out there and see the pass rush," Herbert said. "In practice as a quarterback you don't always get the true feeling of a pass rush so I thought it would be helpful." Herbert said he was supposed to play last week against the New Orleans Saints, but the plan was scuttled whenRashawn Slater's season-ending injurycaused changes at the tackle positions. Entering his sixth season in the league, the 27-year-old quarterback has yet to throw a pass in a preseason game. When he was a rookie in 2020, the preseason was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. By 2021, Herbert was coming off a stellar rookie year and then-Chargers coach Brandon Staley didn't want to risk an injury during exhibition play. Staley maintained that approached in 2023. Last year, Herbert was in a walking boot with a plantar fascia injury in his right foot that caused him to miss nearly three weeks of training camp. Trey Lance and Taylor Heinicke will play after Herbert. Lance threw for only 55 yardsagainst the Saintsbut he ran seven times for a team-high 48 yards, including a 5-yard TD run. Lance threw for two TDs ina win over the Detroit Lionsin the Hall of Fame game. Heinicke started against the Saints and was 1 of 5 for 8 yards. Also among the offensive starters who'll play against the Rams is wide receiverKeenan Allen.Herbert was reunited with one of his favorite targets when Allen returned to the Chargers for his second stint last week. "He's such a smart ballplayer. He's able to go out there and learn a completely new offense but not miss anything," Herbert said. "We call a route and he's going to find a way to make it work. There's a level of comfort throwing to him just knowing that he's got such a great feel." On defense, Khalil Mack and Derwin James Jr. won't play as Harbaugh indicated they don't need the reps. "I know they're ready," he said. "I remember when K Mack got traded to the Bears and didn't practice at all and then pick-6 and a couple sacks. I know they're good and ready to go." The Chargers, who are 2-0 in the preseason, canceled their joint practice with the Rams on Wednesday, citing a rash of injuries. "We felt it was more prudent to reconfigure," Harbaugh said, "and that's what we did." The Chargers have signed cornerback Harrison Hand and waived injured wide receiver Dez Fitzpatrick. Hand was on injured reserve last season with Atlanta. He has two starts in 27 career games with Minnesota and Chicago. He also spent time with the New York Giants after being a fifth-round pick of the Vikings in 2020. ___ AP NFL:https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

Justin Herbert to play in his first-ever preseason game as the Chargers face the Rams

Justin Herbert to play in his first-ever preseason game as the Chargers face the Rams EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) —Justin Herbertis set to play ...
Browns' Quinshon Judkins will not face formal charges after being arrested on domestic violence chargeNew Foto - Browns' Quinshon Judkins will not face formal charges after being arrested on domestic violence charge

Content warning: This article contains depictions of alleged domestic assault. Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins will not face formal misdemeanor battery charges afterhe was arrestedin July, the Broward State Attorney's Officetold ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi. Prosecutors declined to move forward with the case due to several factors, including "late reporting of the alleged incident to police, no surveillance video, and no independent witnesses." "This incident was not captured on any video surveillance," read the memorandum by the State Attorney's Office. "There are no independent witnesses to the incident. Although the victim had photos showing injuries sustained, there were also videos in that same time frame where no injuries were observed to the victim. Additionally, the victim's injuries depicted in the photos could be explained by either account of the incident. Finally, there was a delayed report of the incident. The delay is problematic as the victim was alone on numerous occasions without the Defendant, had the ability and resources to make the report without his knowledge, but chose not to do so. For the reasons set forth above, there is no reasonable likelihood of conviction and this case is being declined." Judkins was arrested July 12 after he allegedlypunched a womanin the chin/lip area, arm and thigh, following their deplaning of a flight at the Fort Lauderdale International Airport. Because the woman "felt bad due to the recent success and career of the defendant," she reported the alleged assault five days after it allegedly happened, per the police report. The woman reportedly still had bruising in the areas where she claimed Judkins hit her. Judkins has yet to sign his rookie deal with the Browns. Owner Jimmy Haslamtold reporterslast month thathe was "cautiously optimistic" Judkinswould eventually sign and play for the team, but added that he was letting due process play out and called the Browns'repeatedconnectionto domestic abuse allegations "extremely frustrating." The Browns selected Judkins in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Ohio State, where he helped lead the Buckeyes to a national championship a few months prior.Judkins scored three touchdownsin their title game win over Notre Dame. He transferred to Ohio State from Ole Miss ahead of the 2024 season, and he led the team with 1,060 rushing yards.

Browns' Quinshon Judkins will not face formal charges after being arrested on domestic violence charge

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Taylor Swift's 'Life of a Showgirl' showcases new era with provocative album artNew Foto - Taylor Swift's 'Life of a Showgirl' showcases new era with provocative album art

Taylor Swift's latest era? Reclaiming her body. The pop superstar released on Aug. 13 the album cover for her12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl,"out Oct. 3, that is expected to explore her decadeslong – and sometimes fraught – relationship with fame. The coverandalbum rolloutillustrate Swift's metamorphosis as one of the music industry's most powerful people. Once careful when exposing her fans to explicit parts of adult life, the 35-year-old now embraces more risqué thematic exploration. The album's cover art features the "Cruel Summer" hitmaker sinking into water as her body is shown in a revealing burlesque-inspired outfit and alluring pose, while other cover images showcase the songstress exposing her navel and bare skin. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) Taylor Swiftgushes over whirlwindTravis Kelce romance on 'New Heights' podcast In one buzzy photo from her album art, Swiftis biting her fingerin a leaned back position as she gazes into the camera, wearing diamond-encrusted burlesque beads that expose parts of her chest and midriff. In another shot wearing the same outfit, she poses with one leg up and both arms out as the photo shows part of her backside. Swift unveiled details about "Showgirl"during an appearance on the "New Heights" podcastcohosted by her NFL boyfriendTravis Kelceand his brother, retired Philadelphia Eagles starJason Kelce. Swift hails from the relatively conservative world of country music and later transitioned to pop stardom – but she never chose to play by the same rules as her genre counterparts. She's often rejected the standards many female pop stars face, especially when it comes to nudity. Swift shared that she didn't like exposing herselfin a 2014 cover story for Lucky magazine. "I don't like showing my belly button. When you start showing your belly button then you're really committing to the midriff thing,"Swift told Lucky. "I only partially commit to the midriff thing – you're only seeing lower rib cage." All 4 of Taylor Swift's 'Life of aShowgirl' covers sell out. Vote for your favorite. "I don't want people to know if I have one or not. I want that to be a mystery," sheadded, telling Lucky that"as far as anyone knows based on my public appearances, they haven't seen evidence of a belly button." And, like many women, Swift has been vocal about the pressure to conform to beauty standards. In her 2020 Netflix documentary"Miss Americana,"Swift detailed her struggles with body image and an eating disorder: "There's always some standard of beauty that you're not meeting because if you're thin enough then you don't have that '(butt)' that everyone wants. "But if you have enough weight on you to have (a butt), then your stomach isn't flat enough," Swift continued. Showing her body on her own terms is important to Swift. In 2016, Swift foeYe(formerly known asKanye West) released a music video for his song "Famous" that featured a nude replica of the music superstar. In the song's lyrics, Ye raps that "I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex" and says that he "made" her "famous." She's alsoexperienced AI deepfakescirculating sexually explicit images of herself without her consent. Criticism surrounding Swift's appearance has even come from the White House. Earlier this year,President Donald Trumptook aimat the pop star on right-leaning social platformTruth Socialby asking his followers: "Has anyone noticed that, since I said 'I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,' she's no longer 'HOT?'" Swift has already forayed into the glitzy world of burlesque, known for its showgirls. According toMerriam-Webster, a showgirl is defined as a chorus girl in a musical comedy or nightclub show. Therole of a showgirlis commonly associated with Las Vegas performers, who, unlike traditional dancers, were known more for their flamboyant costumes than choreography. 'Bejeweled' Dita Von Teese makeswhole place shimmer in Las Vegas residency Swiftfeatured famed burlesque dancerDita Von Teese, known as the "Queen of Burlesque, in her"Bejeweled" music videoin 2022 following the release of her 10th studio album "Midnights."Von Teese told USA TODAY in March that "(Swift's) assistant called and started talking to me about this project, and then Taylor suddenly got on. It was really an amazing conversation. She knew everything about what I'd done." Thebehind-the-scenes videoof the "Bejeweled" set was played at each of theEras Tourstops before Swift took the stage, bringing the art of burlesque to Swifties. On the Eras Tour and throughout her career, Swift has covered up in semi-conservative dress like bodysuits and tights to cover bare areas. Swift most recently explored girlhood and nostalgia with her record-breaking Eras Tour that ended in December and spanned each of her albums. Then, in May,she reclaimed total ownership of her music catalogor "masters." Now, as fall nears, Swift is reclaiming ownership over her body from the public. No surprise for a superstar that has always known when – and what – to show. Contributing: Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY; Bryan West, The Nashville Tennessean This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Taylor Swift embraces sex appeal on album art

Taylor Swift's 'Life of a Showgirl' showcases new era with provocative album art

Taylor Swift's 'Life of a Showgirl' showcases new era with provocative album art Taylor Swift's latest era? Reclaiming her b...
Nearly 100 Never-Before-Heard John Lennon & Yoko Ono Songs Just Revealed From Their Historic Time in NYCNew Foto - Nearly 100 Never-Before-Heard John Lennon & Yoko Ono Songs Just Revealed From Their Historic Time in NYC

Nearly 100 Never-Before-Heard John Lennon & Yoko Ono Songs Just Revealed From Their Historic Time in NYCoriginally appeared onParade. After theBeatleswent their separate ways,John LennonandYoko Onoembraced non-violent activism in the name of peace. In the early part of the '70s, John and Yoko traded the British countryside for Greenwich Village, using New York City as the backdrop for their political messages, culminating in the One To One concerts at New York City's Madison Square Garden. These years were a transformative time for both John and Yoko. NYC offered them a fresh start, with Lennon embracing an artistic break fromhis "Fab Four" pastand Yoko continuing her ascent as an avant-garde artistic force. These years gave us the Plastic Ono Band andImagine, but a new collection dives deeper into John and Yoko's creativity and perspective. Power To The People (Super Deluxe Edition)is a 12-disc collection that includes 90 never-before-heard and previously unreleased tracks. The set consists of a new remixed version of 1972'sSometime In New York Cityand that year's One To One concerts—John's only full-length concerts after leaving the Beatles, and the last concerts that John and Yoko ever played together. TheSuper Deluxe Editioncontains 9 CDs and 3 Blu-Ray audio discs, including remixed "Afternoon" and "Evening" performances of the One To One Concerts. TheSuper Deluxe Editionwill include a "Hybrid" disc, a best-of both shows; a remixed version ofSometime In New York Cityalbum; an "Evolution Documentary," a "track-by-track audio montage by Sam Gannon that details the evolution of each song from demo to master recording via demos, rehearsals, outtakes, multitrack exploration, and studio conversations"; and four discs of never-before-released home recordings and jam sessions. John and Yoko's son,Sean Ono Lennon, produced the set along with a Grammy Award-winning audio team. "I was completely floored putting this collection together and getting to remix the concerts and hearing all the unreleased material from my parents' archive for the first time," said Sean in a press release. "People may not realize how special it is for me to hear my dad talking or to see him. I grew up with a set number of images and audio clips that everyone's familiar with. So to come across things that I've never seen or heard is really deep for me, because it's almost like getting more time with my dad." The set arrives on Oct. 10 via Capitol/UMe. In addition to theSuper Deluxe Edition, the full One To One Concerts will be available in a 4LP/2CD format, or you can get the "Hybrid" concert on 2LP/1CD.Preorder here. And yes, it includes the song thatFrank Zappaaccused John and Yoko of stealing. Related: Controversial Rock Icon Once Accused a Beatle of Stealing His Song Nearly 100 Never-Before-Heard John Lennon & Yoko Ono Songs Just Revealed From Their Historic Time in NYCfirst appeared on Parade on Aug 14, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Aug 14, 2025, where it first appeared.

Nearly 100 Never-Before-Heard John Lennon & Yoko Ono Songs Just Revealed From Their Historic Time in NYC

Nearly 100 Never-Before-Heard John Lennon & Yoko Ono Songs Just Revealed From Their Historic Time in NYC Nearly 100 Never-Before-Heard J...
Top QB situations to watch in NFL preseason Week 2, including Caleb Williams' prime-time close-upNew Foto - Top QB situations to watch in NFL preseason Week 2, including Caleb Williams' prime-time close-up

Every team uses the preseason differently in this era. It used to be standard across the league that starters would play a series or two in the first preseason game, a little more in the second, a half or a little more in the third and then they would completely sit in the fourth. We don't even have a fourth preseason game anymore. And some teams don't play their starters at all in August games. Week 2 of the preseason is a mixed bag. Some teams that played starters in the opener won't this week because they got extra work in joint practices during the week. The Miami Dolphins are a good example; their starters played last week but head coach Mike McDaniel said starters would sit for the game this week after joint practices against the Detroit Lions. Whether starters play this week, or in the preseason at all, varies from team to team. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] Some teams still have quarterback situations to sort out though, and that influences decisions on preseason lineups. Here are the key quarterback situations to look for in the preseason's second week: We didn't get to see Williams in the Bears' preseason opener. New head coach Ben Johnson decided to sit most of his starters. ButJohnson saidthe starters, including Williams, will play Sunday night. And plenty of viewers to the Fox broadcast will want to see it. Johnson is supposed to fix all that was wrong with Williams from last season, and he might, but the reports from Bears camp have been lukewarm at best. There have been plenty of mistakes by the offense, and Williams has been up and down. Camp reports, or even the results of preseason games, can be misleading. Johnson, who was hired by the Bears this offseason after tremendous seasons as the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator, is a respected offensive mind. Williams, the top pick of last year's draft, has obvious talent. But if Williams struggles Sunday in prime time, there will be concern. The No. 1 overall pick of this year's NFL Draft has been overshadowed practically since the end of the college season, but he's still the rookie most likely to have the biggest impact on this season. Ward played two series in the Tennessee Titans' opener, and that's the plan for the second game too,head coach Brian Callahan said. Ward played well last week, remaining focused for his second series even though the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had more than 14 minutes of possession in the first quarter. Ward completed 5 of 8 passes for 67 yards. Every rep he can get before the season is valuable, especially considering his first regular-season game is a very tough test against a strong Denver Broncos defense. Shedeur Sanders' injury will likely keep himout of this week's preseason game, and makes a weird Browns quarterback situation even tougher to figure out. The only thing that seems firm is that Joe Flacco will start Week 1, even if head coach Kevin Stefanski is beingcoy about his decision. Flacco seems unlikely to play this preseason. Beyond Flacco, it's a mystery. Kenny Pickett seems to be second in line, but he has missed most of camp and the first preseason game with a hamstring injury. Pickett is back to practicing on a limited basis but is not expected to play Saturday. That means a big opportunity for rookie Dillon Gabriel, the third-round pick who has been entirely overshadowed by Sanders. He seems likely to get the start and perhaps play into the second half, as Sanders did last week. It has appeared this week that Pickett and Gabriel have remained ahead of Sanders on the depth chart even after Sanders played well last week vs. Carolina. Pickett could either solidify his spot or lose some ground depending on his performance Saturday. It seems now like the Browns will keep four quarterbacks, but perhaps that can change too. The Browns have two more preseason games to figure it all out. Dart, the Giants' first-round rookie quarterback, is unlikely to start in Week 1 or even in September. But if he keeps playing really well in the preseason, he couldmake the decision a lot tougher on the Giants. Dart looked good at Buffalo, and this week he gets to play at MetLife Stadium against the Jets. If Dart plays as well in front of Giants fans as he did last week, the speculation that he could be the QB1 for the season opener will increase. That possibility makes Jets-Giants one of the more intriguing games of the week. "I can't wait," Dart said,via the team's site. "It's going to be a lot of fun. I hope that the fans come out, and they're super passionate." Jones will start Saturday afternoon's preseason game against the Green Bay Packers, but it will probably be much more important for Richardson. Though he won't start, Richardson will getthe majority of the work, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen told Kay Adams on the "Up and Adams" show. Richardson's start last week didn't go well, with him missing a read that led to a sack, which resulted in a dislocated right pinkie finger. The competition revolves around Richardson. If he plays well, the Colts would be happy to give him the job. If he doesn't, it might go to Jones by default. Richardson is under a lot of pressure to play well this week in what should be extended action. Saints head coach Kellen Moore said "we're close" to picking a starting quarterback for Week 1 when asked on the"Up and Adams" show. He also said all three quarterbacks — Spencer Rattler, rookie Tyler Shough and Jake Haener — will play against the Jaguars and how they fare will "be a big part" in choosing a regular-season starter. It seems like it's a two-man race between Rattler and Shough. Rattler got the start last week but Shough outplayed him. Shough, the team's second-round draft pick, is probably the better player but Rattler has experience. It's one of the truly unsettled quarterback competitions in the NFL, and a big part of the competition will play out Sunday afternoon on NFL Network.

Top QB situations to watch in NFL preseason Week 2, including Caleb Williams' prime-time close-up

Top QB situations to watch in NFL preseason Week 2, including Caleb Williams' prime-time close-up Every team uses the preseason differen...
Oklahoma selling fans press conference tickets for $700New Foto - Oklahoma selling fans press conference tickets for $700

Fans willing to pay $692 can buy seats to the postgame press conference following the Oklahoma-Michigan game in Norman. As part of the "Magic Memories" packages being sold by Oklahoma's athletic department, the postgame media access can be had for two fans as observers only, without the opportunity to ask a question or otherwise participate in the media availability with head coach Brent Venables and players. The OU athletic site touts "real-time reactions" for a fan and one guest at a price of $461 for the opener Aug. 30 against FBS Illinois State and just shy of $700 for the game against the Wolverines, a night game on Sept. 6. If media isn't your bag, Sooners fans can only purchase a ticket to watch the pregame flyover from the rooftop for the Sept. 20 Auburn game. The listed cost is $403, but a waiver and some cardiovascular stamina are musts according to the listings on gofevo.com. "Feel the rumble overhead, and witness the crowd below roar to life from the best seat in the house. Must be able to climb eight flights of stairs. Waiver Required. Participants must be 18+." --Field Level Media

Oklahoma selling fans press conference tickets for $700

Oklahoma selling fans press conference tickets for $700 Fans willing to pay $692 can buy seats to the postgame press conference following th...

 

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