Elgton Jenkins removed from joint practice with Bengals after fights

Packers left guard Elgton Jenkins made an early exit from Wednesday’s joint practice with the Bengals and it was not because of injury. Jenkins was involved in two fights with Bengals defenders during the session. The first came after Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt took issue with a block from Jenkins and the Packers briefly pulled … Read more

Top Week 1 preseason games to watch: Russell Wilson runs Sean Payton offense for first time, rookie QBs debut

After six long months, NFL football is back. A week after the Browns and Jets kicked things off in the annual Hall of Fame Game, the NFL’s first full slate of preseason games will commence on Thursday night and won’t end until the final snap of Sunday’s late afternoon tilt between the 49ers and Raiders.  … Read more

In praise of American sports’ most obscure position: the long snapper

What do a mutual funds salesman, a high school football backup tight end, and a walk-on college football defensive end have in common? They all play arguably the most obscure position in American professional sports at the highest level. These three men – Zach Triner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Liam McCullough of the Atlanta … Read more