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Pro Football Rumors

When the Falcons decided to select quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick in this year’s draft, Taylor Heinicke’s hold on a roster spot suddenly became quite tenuous. Before the draft, Heinicke accepted a substantial pay cut to remain on the team as the presumptive...

Falcons backup QB does not expect to remain on roster

The New York Giants are continuing to reshape their depth chart at quarterback after releasing former New England Patriots passer Nathan Rourke. His exit cleared the path for Big Blue to sign ex-Tennessee Titans cornerback Breon Borders. Rourke’s exit was confirmed by head coach Brian Daboll, per Dan Duggan of...

Giants Make Moves Involving Record-Setting QB, Former Titans CB

The Patriots endured a scare on Sunday when head athletic trainer Jim Whalen noted a bruise on the back of defensive tackle Christian Barmore‘s calf. Whalen insisted that the breakout lineman from last year get it checked out. Upon doing so, Barmore was diagnosed with blood clots. Barmore is now receiving treatment and focusing on his health, per a statement from the Patriots.

Patriots' Christian Barmore diagnosed with blood clots

Atlanta Falcons On SI

Tight end Kyle Pitts and quarterback Kirk Cousins were among the stars on Day 5 of Atlanta Falcons training camp.

Atlanta Falcons Training Camp Recap: Kyle Pitts Stars as Pads Return

Charlotte, NC

Panthers running back Rashaad Penny has apparently decided to retire at the age of 28. Penny was placed on the reserve/retired list Tuesday morning, via Darin Gantt of Panthers.com. The move comes as a surprise, as Penny had indicated he was excited to play for new Panthers head coach Dave...

Panthers announce Rashaad Penny retires at age 28

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Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

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Fulton, MO

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Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Denver, CO

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Two immigrants from south of the border told the City Council Monday they were harassed when using hotel vouchers for shelter in Denver. Speaking through an interpreter, Leivy Ortega and Henry Aguilar said they received vouchers for hotel stays from an unnamed non-profit. But they had problems using the vouchers, they said. Ortega said she came to Denver from Connecticut and lived in her car for 15 days. She received a three-day hotel voucher, she said, but hotel staff initially would not honor it. She did not name the hotel. She said staff finally looked at her paperwork and gave her a room, but they wanted to charge her. for it. She said they initially weren’t going to allow her to stay because she has a service animal.

Immigrants allege Denver hotel staff mistreated them

Green Bay, WI

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The Green Bay Packers released rookie kicker James Turner before Tuesday’s practice, reducing the kicking competition to Anders Carlson vs. Greg Joseph entering Week 2 of Packers training camp. Turner, an undrafted free agent out of Michigan, had fallen behind in the kicking competition, at least in terms of...

Packers release James Turner, leaving kicking competition to Anders Carlson vs. Greg Joseph

Peter Bowden’s roster absence lasted only one week. On Tuesday, the Green Bay Packers brought back the rookie long snapper out of Wisconsin. Last Tuesday, the Packers released Bowden from the 90-man offseason roster to make room for quarterback Jacob Eason, who was necessary to sign while Jordan Love and the Packers negotiated a new contract and only Sean Clifford and Michael Pratt were available to practice.

Packers bring back rookie long snapper Peter Bowden

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

A man peacefully sitting with his son in his car in their church parking lot was assaulted by a Denver police officer in June 2019 and will receive a $75,000 settlement. The payoff appears on the Denver City Council agenda for Monday. The item is on the consent calendar. Items on the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote without discussion.

Man hit in face by Denver police officer to receive $75,000 settlement

Of course, the most underrated but exciting part of the football game is the kicking. Okay, maybe not for Vikings fans, given their history. Despite that, there is an open competition for the starting kicking job for the Vikings, and it is worth following after the investment in the position.
According to Will Ragatz of Bring Me News, there has been a clear leader to start training camp for the Minnesota Vikings.
2024 NFL Draft pick Will Reichard out of Alabam has been a perfect five-for-five to start training camp. Meanwhile, free agent signing John Parker Romo has started three-for-four, with the one miss being a wide left mishap.
Whenever a team drafts a kicker, it is often met with questions, ones we asked when the pick was made and analyzed. The position is full of free agent options and other players who could be signed as UDFAs, but if Reichard is proven to be a consistent piece for the team, then perhaps he was worth the pick.
We will leave this discourse open for more down the road.

Update on the kicking competition from Vikings training camp

Georgia State

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Tallahassee, FL

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The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

The Jets have added a tight end. New York announced on Tuesday that the club has signed veteran Anthony Firkser. Firkser, 29, was with Detroit’s practice squad for most of the 2023 season. He appeared in two games for the club, playing almost exclusively on special teams. This will...

Jets sign TE Anthony Firkser

Nashville, TN

Going into his second season with the Titans, Key violated the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. Key started nine games for the Titans last season; he is tied to a three-year, $21M deal authorized during the 2023 free-agency period. “I don’t have much to comment on it until that...

Titans' Arden Key facing six-game ban

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Titans coach Brian Callahan is aware of a report  outside linebacker Arden Key is facing a six-game suspension to start the regular season for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancers. With the suspension not having been announced by the league yet, the first-year coach couldn’t say much about the pending punishment Tuesday.  “It’s not something that you wanted to hear, but we don’t really have a choice,” Callahan said after practice. “We’ve got to go play football with who we have. If we can find someone else, we will. If we can’t we’ll go play with what we have. That’s where we’re at.”

Titans edge rusher Arden Key reportedly being suspended by the NFL for 6 games

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Vikings reinforce secondary by signing veteran CB

Moreau spent the bulk of last season as Patrick Surtain‘s boundary sidekick in Denver. The Broncos moved Moreau into their starting lineup midway through the season,...

Vikings reinforce secondary by signing veteran CB

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