Several Detroit Lions starters appear on Wednesday’s injury report as they gear up for a Week 2 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 15. On Wednesday, offensive tackle Penei Sewell, safeties Kerby Joseph and Ifeatu Melifonwu, and defensive end Marcus Davenport did not practice, while breakout wide receiver Jameson Williams was limited due to an ankle injury. Sewell, who has an ankle injury, missed practice Wednesday as a precaution but is expected to play Sunday, according to the Detroit Free Press. Davenport is dealing with a groin injury and should return to practice later this week. Joseph…
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Andrew Decapua
Andrew DeCapua is a sports journalist for Gridiron Heroics with four years of experience navigating the dynamic world of sports media. He has honed his skills by covering a range of professional and collegiate sports and now specializes in covering the NFL and college football for Gridiron Heroics.
Just days after losing Pro Bowl defensive lineman Derrick Brown to a season-ending meniscus injury in their Week 1 loss to the New Orleans Saints, the Carolina Panthers signed veteran edge rusher Charles Harris on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Following Derrick Brown’s injury, Panthers head coach Dave Canales addressed the media, acknowledging the significant impact of Brown’s loss. He said the team will take a next man up approach to ensure they continue to perform at a high level in his absence. “Definitely a huge loss, right? He’s one of our best players. That’s big shoes to fill, but at the…
Following DJ Lagway’s standout performance in Florida’s win over Samford University on Saturday, Gators head coach Billy Napier announced Monday that he plans to use both quarterbacks this season. Graham Mertz, the Week 1 starter, missed the game against Samford due to a concussion, which allowed Lagway to get the start. Napier said he has always intended to give Lagway as many snaps as possible in as many games as possible. He added that Lagway showed poise and composure all week leading up to the start and throughout the game against Samford, proving that he is ready. “Our intention the…