A date has been set for Rashee Rice’s disciplinary listening to
A disciplinary hearing for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is scheduled for September 30th in New York, in line with sources who spoke to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Sue L. Robinson, a former U.S. district decide who was collectively appointed by the NFL and NFL Gamers’ Affiliation because the league’s disciplinary officer, is at the moment slated to listen to the case.
Along with his listening to scheduled for late September, Rashee Rice is anticipated to be out there for the Chiefs’ first 4 video games earlier than dealing with any potential self-discipline for his function in a multicar crash final season that left a number of individuals harm. Rice, who pleaded responsible to 2 third-degree felony expenses in a district court docket, may have his authorized case dismissed if he is ready to full the necessary five-year probation he was sentenced to for the crash.
“All I can do is deal with what I can management proper now, and that’s me doing what I do greatest proper right here on the sphere,” Rice mentioned earlier this month. “I realized simply how invaluable any alternative and second is. This proper right here, us with the ability to be on the sphere and be coached by Coach Reid and have such a fantastic quarterback, is truthfully a present, a blessing. I’ve fully modified. Truthfully, it’s important to be taught from issues like that. I’ve taken benefit of with the ability to be taught from one thing like that.”
No QB selections for the Browns, Giants, or Saints
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski didn’t say who can be the workforce’s beginning quarterback of their preseason recreation in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles, however he confirmed it would not be Joe Flacco, in line with NFL.com. He additionally mentioned that it’s too early to inform if rookie Dillon Gabriel will probably be wholesome sufficient to play this weekend as he continues to battle a hamstring damage. The one totally wholesome quarterback on the roster at the moment is Snoop Huntley, who signed with the workforce on August fifth.
Although they don’t have practically as many accidents, the New York Giants additionally haven’t decided relating to their starter underneath heart for this weekend’s preseason recreation. Head coach Brian Daboll mentioned he’s hoping to make that call after the workforce’s walkthrough as we speak.
Lastly, New Orleans head coach Kellen Moore instructed reporters that he’s nonetheless undecided as to who can be the Saints’ beginning QB in opposition to the Jaguars on Sunday. Spencer Rattler was the starter within the workforce’s first preseason recreation.
Former All-Professional Guard Brandon Scherff calls it quits
5-time Professional Bowler Brandon Scherff introduced he’s retiring from the NFL after spending ten seasons within the league. Drafted with the fifth total decide within the 2015 NFL Draft, Scherff spent the primary a part of his profession with the Washington Commanders earlier than becoming a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars within the low season of 2022, the place he remained.
“It’s been one thing I may by no means dream of,” he said. “Typically I might inform my spouse that she has to pinch me, as a result of I’m enjoying a child’s recreation, and with the ability to do it as a job is fairly wonderful. Now, having youngsters and with the ability to see them after video games is totally fantastic. So I might say it’s a dream come true. And I will probably be without end grateful to have had that likelihood.”
Ravens and Commanders cancel joint observe
In a considerably shocking transfer, the Washington Commanders and the Baltimore Ravens have mutually agreed to cancel their joint observe scheduled for August twenty first. The Ravens cited “logistical challenges” as the reason for the cancellation.
“Recognizing the logistical challenges – with our groups’ earlier video games scheduled on completely different days – and the added pressure on gamers heading into a brief week, the Ravens and Commanders mutually agreed to now not maintain a joint observe subsequent week,” the Ravens mentioned in an announcement launched this morning. “As an alternative, we’ll focus on getting ready for our upcoming preseason matchup.”
“Typically, schedules don’t sync up,” Commanders head coach Dan Quinn instructed reporters earlier than as we speak’s observe. “I visited with John (Harbaugh) final evening, and he’s all the time selecting one of the best selections for gamers. So, each occasionally, it simply doesn’t sync up. We’re bummed; we received loads of respect for them and have been wanting ahead to it, however we’ll get to see them a pair days after that.”
A brand new defensive again within the ATL
Cornerback C.J. Henderson is signing a cope with the Atlanta Falcons, pending the outcomes of his bodily. The previous ninth-overall decide within the 2020 NFL Draft has spent the final two seasons with the Carolina Panthers. Final yr, he recorded 39 complete tackles and two move deflections in 12 video games.
The Chargers, Cowboys, Vikings, and Steelers identify their beginning QBs for this week
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh mentioned that Justin Herbert would be the workforce’s beginning quarterback in opposition to the Rams. He added that Khalil Mack and Derwin James are the one starters who received’t play within the recreation.
Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer introduced that Joe Milton III will begin at quarterback in opposition to the Baltimore Ravens. Additionally, first-round draft decide Tyler Booker is anticipated to make his NFL preseason debut.
After beginning of their first preseason recreation, quarterback J.J. McCarthy won’t play within the Minnesota Vikings’ matchup this weekend in opposition to the Patriots. As an alternative, Sam Howell would be the beginning quarterback on Saturday.
As soon as once more, Aaron Rodgers won’t take the sphere for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and it is going to be Mason Rudolph who would be the beginning quarterback for the black and gold. Moreover, head coach Mike Tomlin mentioned the gamers who sat final week won’t play as soon as once more this week.
Notable accidents and damage updates
Arizona Cardinals
- Defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson didn’t observe within the workforce’s joint observe with the Denver Broncos because of knee soreness.
Carolina Panthers
- Cornerback Jaycee Horn won’t play within the workforce’s preseason recreation in opposition to the Houston Texans on Saturday as he offers with a hand challenge.
Cleveland Browns
- Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders stays day-to-day with an indirect damage. Kevin Stefanski mentioned he will probably be held out of form for a number of days earlier than being re-evaluated.
- Quarterback Kenny Pickett was nonetheless restricted in observe as we speak as he nurses a harm hamstring. Pickett mentioned that he felt like he had turned a nook with the damage.
Denver Broncos
- Second-Group All-Professional linebacker Nik Bonnito had a bone spur faraway from his foot and hopes to be again at observe subsequent week.
Detroit Lions
- Tight finish Sam LaPorta was unable to observe as we speak and is anticipated to overlook some extra time because of an undisclosed damage.
Inexperienced Bay Packers
- Quarterback Jordan Love had profitable thumb surgical procedure, and he was current on the workforce’s joint observe with the Indianapolis Colts, mentioned head coach Matt LaFleur.
Los Angeles Rams
- Although he as soon as once more wasn’t at observe, quarterback Matthew Stafford is scheduled to participate in a person exercise on Saturday.
Miami Dolphins
- Linebacker Chop Robinson returned to observe as we speak after being carted off the sphere with an undisclosed damage yesterday.
New York Giants
- Huge receiver Malik Nabers continues to overlook observe as he nurses a toe damage.
San Francisco 49ers
- Offensive lineman and former first-round decide Andre Dillard’s season is over after he was positioned on the injured reserve earlier as we speak.
- Famous person defensive finish Nick Bosa was held out of the workforce’s joint observe with the Raiders due to neck soreness.
- Rookie defensive lineman CJ West hyperextended his knee yesterday.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Defensive again Antoine Winfield Jr. is constant to battle with a decent hamstring, and the workforce mentioned that it’s being cautious with the damage.
