USFL Week 7 scores, playoff picture: Stallions team to beat as Breakers fall again; ex-NFL 1st-rounder shines

With only three weeks remaining in the USFL’s regular season, the playoff picture is anything but clear. We’ll attempt to sort things out below, but first, consider the roller-coaster ride we’ve seen thus far. The New Orleans Breakers started 4-0 and were the last team to lose a game — and they’ve gone 0-3 since. … Read more

Brock Purdy to begin throwing next week, could be ready for Week 1

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will be allowed to start throwing “sometime next week,” according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. There’s no timetable for Purdy’s imminent return, but Shanahan is hoping to have him back for Week 1.  “He’s doing good,” Shanahan said regarding his recovery. “Still staying the same. [He’s] on schedule.” Purdy … Read more

Lamar Jackson not at first Ravens OTA session, but expected to participate this week, per report

USATSI The Baltimore Ravens held their first OTA practice on Monday, and star quarterback Lamar Jackson was not present. However, these workouts are voluntary, and Jackson is expected to arrive and participate in sessions this week, per ESPN. Of course, the 2019 NFL MVP signed a five-year deal worth $260 million, which includes $185 million guaranteed, … Read more