Jesse Reed
Managing Editor at Sportsnaut. Featured on Yardbarker and MSN.com, and formerly was a breaking news writer/NFL analyst for Bleacher Report.
Seven most impressive players from Friday’s preseason action
There were five preseason NFL games on the slate Friday night, and we saw some outstanding individual performances, especially from a handful of young bucks.
Two rookie quarterbacks...
WATCH: David Johnson drags defenders into end zone on first TD since 2016
David Johnson missed almost the entire 2017 NFL season with a wrist injury. He played a bit and looked sharp in the first preseason game, and then...
WATCH: Patrick Mahomes fires laser, Tyreek Hill blows by three Falcons defenders on 69-yard...
Tyreek Hill is a fast, fast man. He's so fast that the Atlanta Falcons watched helplessly Friday night as he blew past three defensive backs en route...
WATCH: Carlos Hyde stiff-arms Jordan Poyer into next week
Carlos Hyde was running angry Friday night as the Cleveland Browns battled the Buffalo Bills, as Jordan Poyer can certainly attest.
Hyde got loose on the right side...
WATCH: Christian McCaffrey leaves defenders in dust on 71-yard TD
When Christian McCaffrey finds a crease and starts to romp, the best thing we can say is good luck to any defenders in pursuit of the explosive...
NFL helmet rule penalties continue to befuddle players and fans
Most of us would agree that it's important to put player safety first to limit concussions and neck/back injuries in football. That being said, the NFL helmet...
WATCH: Falcons TE Austin Hooper hurdles DB on TD catch
Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper figures to continue emerging as a go-to option for Matt Ryan in the passing game as he enters his third season....
Zach Smith: Explosive new allegations surface about disgraced former OSU coach
On Friday evening, Brett McMurphy, who broke the Zach Smith story a couple weeks back and has been the leading force behind most of the breaking news...
Ex-Eagles TE would rather retire than play for Cowboys
After spending 11 seasons in the NFL, all with the Philadelphia Eagles, tight end Brent Celek is mulling over his options.
The veteran was released by Philly this...
Report: Nick Foles won’t need prolonged recovery for ‘minor’ shoulder injury
The Philadelphia Eagles and their fans collectively held their breath on Thursday night when Nick Foles suffered a shoulder injury, but thankfully it's not anything to be...
Aaron Boone gives positive update on Aaron Judge
Aaron Judge hasn't made the kind of progress that was initially anticipated since suffering a fracture in his wrist following being hit by a pitch. Instead, his...
Doug Baldwin running again, expected to be ready for Week 1
Seattle Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin is working his way back from a knee injury that's kept him out of commission throughout training camp.
Pete Carroll told reporters on...
Malcolm Jenkins explains why he stayed in tunnel during anthem
On Thursday night before the Philadelphia Eagles took on the New England Patriots for their second preseason game, safety Malcolm Jenkins and cornerback De'Vante Bausby remained in the...
ESPN President: Network won’t broadcast anthem before NFL games on MNF
On Friday, ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro announced the network won't be airing the national anthem before Monday Night Football games this fall.
Sara Fischer of Axios reported Pitaro...
WATCH: USC’s blind long snapper Jake Olson is absolutely fearless
USC long snapper Jake Olson is a remarkable young man. He's 100 percent blind due to childhood cancer, and last year he became one of the most...
Redskins kicker Dustin Hopkins trolls ESPN over mistake
It's preseason for everyone. On Thursday night, Washington Redskins kicker Dustin Hopkins put his team up 12-3 in the third quarter with a field goal.
ESPN's notification system...
Dez Bryant concludes Browns visit without a deal
Dez Bryant and the Cleveland Browns held discussions that lasted nearly 24 hours, but in the end the free agent receiver left without a deal.
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Report: Seahawks rookie Rashaad Penny expected to miss time with broken finger
On Monday, Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny left practice early, and now we know why.
According to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times, Penny "suffered a hand...
WATCH: Jarvis Landry chucks ball, starts brawl with teammate during practice
Bless 'em? Yeah, it looks like Jarvis Landry got tired of blessing Cleveland Browns teammate Terrance Mitchell on Tuesday, because he threw down in a big way...
WATCH: 49ers rookie Dante Pettis crushes HRs during Astros batting practice
San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Dante Pettis has been making waves for what he's done on the practice field and the team's first preseason game. But the...
John Elway hints Broncos could look for veteran backup QB
Depending on how Chad Kelly performs, the Denver Broncos could be in the market for a veteran backup quarterback in the coming weeks.
General manager John Elway, in...
Jazz reportedly waive David Stockton, son of John Stockton
It looks like there won't be two legendary Stocktons in Utah Jazz lore. David Stockton, the son of legendary Jazz point guard John Stockton, was waived by...
LOOK: Broncos rookies partake in annual hazing with hilarious results
Being a rookie in the NFL comes with certain unwritten rules, some of which involve being hazed by your veteran teammates.
Denver Broncos rookies can certainly attest to...
Ben Roethlisberger in concussion protocol after falling on his head during practice
On Tuesday, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger took a spill and was face down in the turf for a while before being looked at by team trainers.
UPDATE:...
