Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett says the coaching staff felt he wasn't ready to play against Seattle, which is why he was inactive during Pittsburgh's 30-20 win over the Seahawks. The second-year pro, who had right ankle surgery a month ago, denied online speculation that he told the coaching staff he didn't want to suit up as a backup behind Mason Rudolph. “There was no talk of me being a backup quarterback this week in terms of being a two,” Pickett said Tuesday.
Alabama backup quarterback Tyler Buchner is returning to Notre Dame as a lacrosse player. Buchner announced Wednesday on social media that he plans to return to South Bend, Indiana, after one season at Alabama and finish his degree.
Chargers quarterback Easton Stick will start on Thursday versus the Raiders and looked back on his college days with high expectations for himself. "I understand North Dakota State is not the National Football League, but I'm used to winning," Stick said.
P. J. Walker is part of the Cleveland Browns depth chart, diligently working to establish himself in the NFL. The Elizabeth, New Jersey native sees the current opportunity with the Browns as a significant chance to showcase his skills. As Deshaun Watson returns from injury, Walker aims to present a compelling case to the Browns front office, and aiming to become a valuable asset for the team.