Aaron Jones’ mom wanted Vikings star benched over recent ball security issues
minnesota vikings Running back Aaron Jones said his mother called for him to be benched after two recent fumbles against the Arizona Cardinals. The Pro Bowl running back struggled with ball security in his first season with the Vikings. Four of his last five fumbles have come in his last three games since returning from […]
Donte DiVincenzo benched in early Timberwolves low point after Knicks trade
Minnesota's Donte DiVincenzo experiment still has a ways to go. Acquired in a blockbuster offseason trade with the Knicks, the shooting guard has had inconsistent playing time and is already the subject of trade rumors after 17 games with the Timberwolves. The low point may have come on Tuesday night, when DiVincenzo sat midway through […]
Aaron Rodgers has resisted injury scans to avoid being benched: report
It's becoming increasingly clear that Aaron Rodgers, who turns 41 next week, is not 100% healthy. Rodgers tore his Achilles tendon on just his fourth snap in a New York Jets uniform last year, but he appeared to turn back the clock a bit in Week 3 against the New England Patriots. But since then, […]
Knicks’ Mikal Bridges benched almost entire fourth quarter due to poor shooting
SALT LAKE CITY — Mikal Bridges understood why he didn't return to Saturday's game. The imported Knicks starter endured his toughest shooting game of the season, not playing until the final 10:03 of the 121-106 loss to the Jazz. Bridges played 33 minutes and scored a season-low seven points on 3-of-15 shooting (including 6-of-7 missed […]
Daniel Jones benched by Giants with Tommy DeVito shockingly expected to start
Daniel Jones will be headed to the bench and likely won't start another game for the Giants. Coming off a bye week at the end of another lost season, the Giants decided to bench Jones and install fan favorite Tommy DeVito as their starting quarterback, the Post confirmed. Former general manager Dave Gettleman once said […]
Bears veterans want Caleb Williams benched after offensive coordinator was fired: report
The Chicago Bears made a big move by firing offensive coordinator Shane Waldron as the team's offense continues to struggle this season. And a new report says Waldron isn't the only problem the Bears have in the locker room. Tom Waddle, a former Bears receiver and current ESPN Chicago radio host, wrote on X Tuesday […]
Saquon Barkley runs roughshod, Daniel Jones benched in Giants loss
The boos at the start were loud. Fans were talking, but not welcoming Saquon Barkley back. The heckling got even louder after that, directed not at the former Giants running back, but at their own team, their shabby and downtrodden offense, and their failing quarterback. The fans were talking. They've seen enough of this nonsense. […]
Saquon Barkley lights it up against former Giants teammates as Daniel Jones gets benched
MetLife Stadium may no longer be the home of Saquon Barkley, but it certainly didn't look that way during the Philadelphia Eagles' blowout win on the road against the New York Giants. Barkley entered this week not believing that the Giants fans who once cheered for him would boo him. But Eagles fans jumped for […]
Daniel Jones benched with Eagles embarrassing Giants
Brian Daboll got plenty of expectations from Daniel Jones on Sunday. Jones sat on the bench in the fourth quarter of an ugly game against the Eagles. Once again, just about everything went wrong for the offense as Big Blue trailed 28-3. He completed 14 of 21 for 99 yards before being replaced by Drew […]
Steve Sarkisian explains why he temporarily benched Quinn Ewers for Arch Manning
There's no question that Arch Manning is talented, but until Saturday night, there was also no question about his role. Manning committed to Texas knowing he would be Quinn Ewers' backup and heir to the throne. But for the first time since the two wore orange and white uniforms, Ewers replaced Manning on the bench, […]