Training camp is over for the four teams in the AFC East, and their preseason schedules start this week. As they get closer to the start of the 2025 NFL regular season, we take at the latest news and rumors from around the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, and New England Patriots.
– Star DB Sauce Gardner admitted this week that it took him a long time to get used to the New York media microscope. However, he recently explained now relishes the good and bad of the spotlight he gets. “Right now, I love it. I love how everything that I do is under a microscope. I was just having a conversation with somebody the other day, and I was just like, ‘Yeah, bro, I set the bar so high for myself. Where I’m really competing with myself now.’ Everything that I do is under a microscope, and I love that.”
– The Jets need Justin Fields to play at a high level if they hope to be competitive in 2025. However, recent practices have not given fans much hope. But, ahead of their preseason opener, the former Bears and Steelers QB had a big finish to camp. He went 7-for-14 with a touchdown and an interception on Wednesday, and added a rushing touchdown as well.
– Aaron Glen will be hoping Fields can carry that moment into their preseason opener on Saturday. Because he revealed this week his starters will be in action against the Packers.
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– Reigning MVP Josh Allen will not suit up in the team’s preseason opener. Backup Mitch Trubisky will get the start against the New York Giants this week.
– There has still been no progress made when it comes to a new contract for running back James Cook. The stud running back is at camp but not taking part in workouts. However, he reportedly has still been practicing on his own to stay in shape and jump right back into action if a new deal gets hammered out. He is allegedly looking for a pact that pays him close to $15 million per season.
– With kicker Tyler Bass dealing with pelvic soreness, the Bills are bringing in Caden Davis to be their place kicker in their preseason opener this Saturday. They released receiver Kelly Akharaiyi to make room for him on the roster.
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– Things continue to be weird with star receiver Tyreek Hill. After making a surprising comment last week about running back De’Von Achan’s value on third down, his head coach offered up an unhappy response. “We thought it was funny that he reported the news that wasn’t news on that practice day in that short-yardage period that you guys were all there too for,” Mike McDaniel told the media...