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Former NFL QB Teddy Bridgewater returns to alma mater Miami Northwestern as head coach
Read full article: Former NFL QB Teddy Bridgewater returns to alma mater Miami Northwestern as head coachFormer NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has been named the new head coach at Miami Northwestern Senior High School, his alma mater.
AP source: Panthers to meet with QB Derek Carr at combine
Read full article: AP source: Panthers to meet with QB Derek Carr at combineA person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers will meet with free agent quarterback Derek Carr this week at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis.
Mahomes, Hurts buoy Super Bowl teams amid QB injury spate
Read full article: Mahomes, Hurts buoy Super Bowl teams amid QB injury spateThe Chiefs and Eagles are bringing MVP finalists Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts to the Super Bowl to cap a season in which the NFL had a glaring amount of instability at quarterback.
Dolphins expect Tua Tagovailoa back as starting QB for 2023 season, per report
Read full article: Dolphins expect Tua Tagovailoa back as starting QB for 2023 season, per reportAs the Miami Dolphins prepared for the teamās first playoff game since 2016, news of the teamās future came to the forefront.
McDaniel provides updates on Tua, Bridgewater, Mostert as Dolphins begin playoff prep
Read full article: McDaniel provides updates on Tua, Bridgewater, Mostert as Dolphins begin playoff prepThe NFL's regular season may have come to an end on Sunday, but it's still a Victory Monday for the Miami Dolphins.
Dugger INT return helps lift Pats over fading Dolphins 23-21
Read full article: Dugger INT return helps lift Pats over fading Dolphins 23-21Kyle Dugger intercepted Teddy Bridgewater and returned it 39 yards for a go-ahead touchdown late in the third quarter, and the New England Patriots kept their playoff hopes alive by rallying to beat the Miami Dolphins 23-21 on Sunday.
Tagovailoa's return still very unclear, even to his brother
Read full article: Tagovailoa's return still very unclear, even to his brotherQuarterback Tua Tagovailoa remained away from Miami Dolphins meetings on Thursday, yet another indicator that his latest concussion will keep him sidelined for this weekendās trip to face the New England Patriots and possibly even longer.
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa placed in concussion protocol
Read full article: Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa placed in concussion protocolMiami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoaās status for the teamās upcoming game at New England is in question following a revelation from head coach Mike McDaniel on Monday.
Dolphins' Bridgewater still in concussion protocol
Read full article: Dolphins' Bridgewater still in concussion protocolDolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is still showing no concussion symptoms after a hit against the Jets on Sunday caused him to leave the game, but he remains in the concussion protocol after the NFLās revised concussion rules.
Jets run past Dolphins 40-17, snap 12-game skid vs. AFC East
Read full article: Jets run past Dolphins 40-17, snap 12-game skid vs. AFC EastNew York got a safety on Miamiās first offensive play, Michael Carter scored on a pair of 1-yard touchdown runs and the Jets ran past the Dolphins 40-17 on Sunday to snap a 12-game skid against AFC East opponents.
Jets run past Dolphins 40-17, snap 12-game skid vs. AFC East
Read full article: Jets run past Dolphins 40-17, snap 12-game skid vs. AFC EastNew York got a safety on Miamiās first offensive play, Michael Carter scored on a pair of 1-yard touchdown runs and the Jets ran past the Dolphins 40-17 to snap a 12-game skid against AFC East opponents.
Broncos QB Bridgewater in hospital with head injury
Read full article: Broncos QB Bridgewater in hospital with head injuryBroncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was taken to a hospital for a head injury after he was carted off the field in the third quarter of Denverās 15-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Teddy Bridgewater promises next time he'll tackle the guy
Read full article: Teddy Bridgewater promises next time he'll tackle the guyDenver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater regrets not trying to tackle Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay on his decisive 83-yard fumble return for a touchdown on Sunday.
Keenum, 3rd-string back Johnson lead Browns past Broncos
Read full article: Keenum, 3rd-string back Johnson lead Browns past BroncosCase Keenum stepped in for Baker Mayfield and made the most of his first start in two years, leading Clevelandās injury-ravaged offense and the Browns to a 17-14 win over the Denver Broncos.
QBs, big names plentiful among injured early in NFL season
Read full article: QBs, big names plentiful among injured early in NFL seasonAbout a third of the starting quarterbacks have missed time because of injuries, and Richard Shermanās return to the NFL was hastened by Tampa Bayās need at cornerback.
Bridgewater returns to practice four days after concussion
Read full article: Bridgewater returns to practice four days after concussionBroncos starting quarterback Teddy Bridgewater returned to practice Thursday for the first time since he was knocked out of Denver's game against Baltimore last weekend with a concussion.
Teddy's Time? Bridgewater solid as Broncos thump Seahawks
Read full article: Teddy's Time? Bridgewater solid as Broncos thump SeahawksTeddy Bridgewater made another strong statement in his case to be Denverās starting quarterback, leading a pair of touchdown drives in the Broncosā 30-3 preseason win over the Seattle Seahawks.
Fans return to training camp but must deal with restrictions
Read full article: Fans return to training camp but must deal with restrictionsPro Bowl running back Aaron Jones and his Green Bay Packers teammates have resumed an annual preseason ritual after a pandemic-imposed hiatus by riding bicycles to their training camp workouts.
Spend, spend, spend on 2nd day of "legal tampering" in NFL
Read full article: Spend, spend, spend on 2nd day of "legal tampering" in NFL(AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)For people wondering where is all the free-agent quarterback movement as the NFL's ālegal tamperingā period enters its second day, well, calm down. He started seven and played in nine games last season for Miami, throwing for 2,091 yards, 13 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He will be replaced as Tua Tagovailoa's backup by Brissett, who will get a one-year, $5 million deal in Miami. The Bengals also reached agreement with Pittsburgh safety Mike Hilton on a four-year, $24 million contract, also according to a person with knowledge of the deal. Kelly signed a three-year, $21 million deal exactly a year ago and started all 16 games at right tackle.
Nobody comes for free in NFL free agency that begins Monday
Read full article: Nobody comes for free in NFL free agency that begins MondayRegardless, on Monday, two days before the NFL's 2021 business year begins, the 32 teams and agents for the players will be making deals. āLegal tampering, and tampering is illegal? AdOf course, free agency always is a buyer-beware situation. AdVoila: Lavonte David, a key linebacker, was re-signed, and several other key guys in the title run could be back. āWe do have some money from a cap standpoint that we can spend; but again, itās an interesting year.
Saints rout Panthers 33-7 to earn No. 2 seed in NFC playoffs
Read full article: Saints rout Panthers 33-7 to earn No. 2 seed in NFC playoffsThe Saints (12-4) will host the seventh-seeded Chicago Bears in the wild-card round next Sunday at 4:40 p.m. EST. He also ran for five TDs, but the Panthers struggled to make winning plays late in games all season with Bridgewater at the helm. That leaves questions about his future as the Panthers starting QB, especially with the team having a top 10 draft pick in 2021. UP NEXTSaints: The four-time defending NFC South champions host the Bears next Sunday in the playoffs. Panthers: After failing to make the playoffs for the third straight season, Carolina will look to the NFL draft to upgrade a number of pressing needs.
The Latest: Henry runs for 2k, Titans' doink wins AFC South
Read full article: The Latest: Henry runs for 2k, Titans' doink wins AFC SouthHenry came into Sundayās regular season finale needing 223 yards rushing to become the second man in franchise history to reach 2,000. He came in as the NFLās rushing leader for a second straight season with a career-best 1,777 yards rushing. The Green Bay Packers have set an NFL season record for second-quarter points. With the run Newton also passed Grogan for the single-season team record for rushing yards by a quarterback. Newton entered the game 26 yards behind Grogan, who had 539 rushing yards in 1978.
Washington beaten by Panthers, fails to clinch NFC East
Read full article: Washington beaten by Panthers, fails to clinch NFC EastHaskins' failed second chance coupled with a special teams blunder and defensive miscues added up to Washington blowing its first chance to clinch the NFC East by losing to the Carolina Panthers 20-13 on Sunday. With Christian McCaffrey out again, Curtis Samuel had five catches for 106 yards and was the Panthers' leading rusher with 52 yards on seven carries. 2 pick forced Bridgewater to fumble on a sack in Washington territory early in the third quarter to prevent Carolina from putting up even more points. Washington: Played without top WR Terry McLaurin, who couldn't keep gutting through a nagging ankle injury. Washington: Gets another chance to win the NFC East next Sunday at Philadelphia.
Packers outlast Panthers 24-16 for 4th straight victory
Read full article: Packers outlast Panthers 24-16 for 4th straight victoryAaron Rodgers threw for a season-low 143 yards but produced a touchdown pass ā his 40th of the season ā and a touchdown run for the Packers. Green Bay (11-3) won its fourth straight and took a half-game lead over New Orleans (10-3) in the race for the NFCās best record. Mason Crosby gave the Packers some breathing room with a 51-yard field goal with 3:39 left, but the Panthers wouldn't go away. The strategy didn't work then Green Bay stopped Carolina on its final possession. Green Bay hosts Tennessee in another night game on Dec. 27.
Brady, Buccaneers bounce back with 46-23 win over Panthers
Read full article: Brady, Buccaneers bounce back with 46-23 win over PanthersBrady threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns, Ronald Jones set a franchise-record with a 98-yard touchdown run, and the Buccaneers bounced back from a dreadful defeat with a resounding 46-23 win over the Carolina Panthers. Panthers coach Matt Rhule described Bradyās play as āeliteā and āfantastic.āThe Bucs ran the ball just five times last week. Tampa Bay racked up 544 yards on offense and outgained the Panthers 322-35 in the second half and outscored them 29-6. Chris Godwin had 92 yards receiving for the Buccaneers (7-3), who swept the season series and handed the Panthers (3-7) their fifth straight loss. Rhule said the Panthers were unaware the ball had hit the ground or else he would have just had Bridgewater spike the ball.
Chiefs escape with 33-31 win when Panthers FG is wide right
Read full article: Chiefs escape with 33-31 win when Panthers FG is wide rightCarolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) runs toward the end zone to score against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. His kick dropped just outside the uprights, though, allowing the Chiefs to escape. McCaffrey finished with 18 carries for 69 yards and a touchdown while catching 10 passes for 82 yards and another score. Panthers coach Matt Rhule said all week that McCaffrey would get a full load if he was able to take the field. It took nine plays and consumed nearly nine minutes before McCaffrey reached the end zone, keeping the potent Kansas City offense on the sideline.
Ryan, Falcons avenge earlier loss to Panthers, 25-17
Read full article: Ryan, Falcons avenge earlier loss to Panthers, 25-17Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan gets sacked by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)CHARLOTTE, N.C. ā This time, the Atlanta Falcons finished. Carolina was driving late, but Atlanta stopped the rally when Blidi Wreh-Wilson intercepted Teddy Bridgewater near the Falcons' 10-yard line with 1:04 remaining. Moore on third and 18 to move the Panthers into Falcons territory. Bridgewater was limited to 176 yards passing as the Panthers (3-5) lost their third straight game without injured Christian McCaffrey. UP NEXTFalcons: Host the Broncos on Nov. 8Panthers: Open the second half of the season at the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs on Nov. 8.
Bridgewater, Panthers fix red-zone woes, top Cardinals 31-21
Read full article: Bridgewater, Panthers fix red-zone woes, top Cardinals 31-21You'd never know it watching Bridgewater break the pocket, juke two defenders and race 18 yards to the end zone on Sunday, helping the Carolina Panthers defeat the Arizona Cardinals 31-21 for their second straight win. Bridgewater also threw for 276 yards and two scores as the Panthers solved their red-zone issues from a week ago by scoring TDs on their first four trips inside the Arizona 20-yard line. It was tough to catch up all day.āSaid Panthers DE Brian Burns: āWe put emphasis on keeping eyes on (Murray). After the game, Bridgewater gave his offensive line the game ball. āWe didnāt play well enough or coach well enough in any phase,ā Kingsbury said.
The Latest: Chubb, Ekeler among Week 4 casualties
Read full article: The Latest: Chubb, Ekeler among Week 4 casualties(AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)The Latest on Week 4 in the NFL (all times EDT)_____8 p.m. Browns halfback Nick Chubb, who is fourth in the league in rushing, sustained a knee injury in Clevelandās 49-38 win at Dallas. ___7:20 p.m.Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is back guiding the Bills offense after injuring his left shoulder late in the first half at Las Vegas. ___6:40 p.m.Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen headed to the locker room after falling on his left wrist. The high-scoring start to the 2020 NFL season continued Sunday with several games featuring lots of points and very little defense.
Brady, Fournette lead Bucs over Panthers 31-17
Read full article: Brady, Fournette lead Bucs over Panthers 31-17I think weāre still a long way from where we need to be," Brady said. Brady completed 23 of 35 passes, and Evans finished with seven receptions for 104 yards. āNine penalties and four giveaways, but itās a one-score game in the fourth quarter," Panthers coach Matt Rhule said. āI thought he competed and there will be days where you canāt get things flowing,ā the Panthers coach added. In a twist, the Panthers also made a concerted effort to get wide receiver Curtis Samuel involved in the running game.
Jacobs runs for 3 TDs as Raiders hold off Panthers 34-30
Read full article: Jacobs runs for 3 TDs as Raiders hold off Panthers 34-30Jacobsā 6-yard run around the right end with 4:14 left put the Raiders ahead for good after theyād surrendered a 12-point fourth quarter lead. McCaffrey racked up 134 yards from scrimmage and scored two touchdowns for Carolina. Carolina battled back with McCaffrey getting 11 touches for 64 yards on one drive and scoring on a 3-yard run. Bridgewater, who replaced Cam Newton as the starting QB, finished 22 of 34 for 270 yards and one touchdown in his Carolina debut. 1 cornerback Donte Jackson left with an ankle injury early in the first quarter and did not return.
QB Bridgewater 'thankful' for injury, eager for 2nd chance
Read full article: QB Bridgewater 'thankful' for injury, eager for 2nd chanceFILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater watches during an NFL football camp practice Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers invested $63 million over three years in Bridgewater, and the QB has proclaimed, āthis definitely feels like my team." I remember everybody was hurting in practice," Diggs said. Offensive coordinator Joe Brady, who worked with Bridgewater while with the Saints, is confident Bridgewater can be thrive in Carolina. āKnowing what I know now, I would just go back and tell myself the moment I was on the ground screaming in pain, ālife is just a race,āā Bridgewater said.
Miami Northwestern dance team goes viral thanks to appearance from NFL alumni
Read full article: Miami Northwestern dance team goes viral thanks to appearance from NFL alumniMIAMI - The Miami Northwestern Senior High School dance team has been all over social media. The team is led by Traci Young-Byron, who has been the school's dance instructor and fine arts teacher for over a decade. Even though the dance team is considered social media famous, Young-Byron tells her girls that school always comes first. Her main purpose of the dance team is to provide necessary life skills, not just dance skills. "We do a lot of different things to get them prepared for life post high school," Young-Byron said.