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Ahead of Thursday's highly-anticipated Hall of Fame preseason game between the Bears and Texans, some players paid tribute to this year's class of Bears Hall of Famers by donning their threads pregame. Cole Kmet showed up wearing a Julius Peppers jersey. Rome Odunze and Jaquan Brisker arrived with Devin Hester...

Players pay tribute to Bears Hall of Famers with pregame attire

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Tom Brady made his NFL preseason debut in front of 22,840 fans when the New England Patriots faced the San Francisco 49ers in the 2000 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, OH. At the time, nobody knew he would blossom into the greatest player in NFL history, and he was a mere footnote in a meaningless game. For the Patriots, however, his performance justified their decision to carry him as a third-string quarterback on their roster.

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

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CANTON, Ohio — (AP) — The NFL’s new kickoff rule will make its debut when the preseason opens Thursday night with the Chicago Bears facing the Houston Texans. While both teams are expected to sit starters, all eyes will be on the overhauled kickoffs during the annual Hall of Fame game at Tom Benson Stadium.

NFL's revamped kickoff making it debut in the Hall of Fame game

Kickoffs in the NFL will look different this year. It was decided this spring that the kickoff would be overhauled, with the hope of revitalizing a play that was little used last season as most kickoffs did not result in returns while maintaining player safety standards. A number of other...

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Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is warming up with teammates before tonight’s Hall of Fame Game. The No. 1 overall pick won’t play against the Texans, but he will play in the preseason. Courtney Cronin of ESPN reports that Williams will get 45-55 snaps in the Bears’ final...

Caleb Williams won’t play tonight but is expected to get 45-55 snaps this preseason

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Football is back.Okay, okay. We get it. Thursday night's Hall of Fame Game between the Bears and Texans is a glorified scrimmage. But forgive us for being excited to have football back in our lives.Here are three things we're looking forward to during the first game of the 2024 preseason.1. New kickoff ruleNFL kickoffs will look a lot different this season, and Thursday will be our first glimpse of the massive change's impact on the play.
Here’s what the new NFL kickoff will look like this season: pic.twitter.com/vtR5bqGZLK— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 26, 2024
For a refresher, kickers still kick off from...

NFL's new kickoff, Tyson Bagent and more to watch in Hall of Fame Game

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The preseason officially begins as the Houston Texans and Chicago Bears face one another in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday. The newest Pro Football Hall of Fame class will be enshrined on Saturday, but the festivities begin with the beginning of the preseason. The Texans are coming off...

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Every NFL fan is excited for football to be back, especially two Chicago Bears fans during Thursday's Hall of Fame game against the Houston Texans. In the crowd, there were two Bears fans dressed in full costumes taking in the game. Take a look: Even though it's a preseason game and doesn't mean ...

Photo Of Bears Fans In Costume At Hall Of Fame Game Going Viral

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We haven’t made it to the official start of the NFL season just yet, but seeing pro teams play preseason games on TV means we’re getting awfully close. Tonight, the Houston Texans will face off against the Chicago Bears in the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame game – the season’s first exhibition game that takes place during the Hall of Fame festivities.

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Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams says he wants to play in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Houston Texans in Canton, Ohio. His status has yet to be determined, but the No. 1 overall pick would like to register some reps. "I always think there's more pros than...

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There is no better tackler in the NFL than the Turf Monster, the dreadful creature that dwells beneath the grass of football fields. Any player that dares tread on its grass is in danger. The Turf Monster can grab the cleats of any player, no matter how big or how fast, and drag them to the ground in an instant.

Turf Monster: Hall-of-Fame game surface isn't close to good enough for Canton

The 2024 NFL preseason kicks off Thursday night with the ceremonial Pro Football Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. This year we have the Chicago Bears and Houston Texans, who will face off in Week 2 of the regular season on Sunday Night Football, so while we won’t see Caleb Williams or C.J. Stroud tonight, we will see them very soon. Chicago will notably have Steve McMichael and Devin Hester inducted into the Hall of Fame this weekend, while Houston’s Andre Johnson will get that gold jacket.

2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game: Bears vs. Texans open thread

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

The Hall of Fame Game kicks off tonight, marking the return of NFL football. Viewers can expect to see mostly reserve players, as neither team plans to field their starters. With a focus on young talent, Bears’ Tyson Bagent and Texans’ likely starter Davis Mills will take the spotlight. Tonight's game will also feature the debut of a dramatic new kickoff rule designed to impact play dynamics throughout the season.

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Hall of Fame Game featured eight kickoffs, one touchback, a long return of 31 yards

The NFL’s new kickoff rules were put to the test for the first time Thursday night. The Texans and Bears met in the Hall of Fame...

Hall of Fame Game featured eight kickoffs, one touchback, a long return of 31 yards

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