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Ja'Marr Chase had Bengals fans holding their breath today after the star receiver appeared to tweak his knee during practice, but Chase himself put the anxiety to rest quickly, telling reporters he is fine. That is enormous news for Cincinnati heading into the season, because when Chase is healthy, that offense is a different animal entirely.
Shifting to the college game, the Big Ten made a bold move this week, passing a rule that outright bans players who spent time with NFL teams from returning to college football. It is a direct response to a genuinely bizarre trend that emerged this offseason, with players bouncing back from training camps to college rosters. The ACC and Big Twelve are now watching closely and weighing whether to follow suit, which could reshape roster management across the sport.
And in South Bend, Notre Dame wide receiver Devin Fitzgerald is making a name for himself both on the field and off it, partnering with apparel brand Greyson. The son of NFL legend Larry Fitzgerald, Devin carries the kind of work ethic his father literally woke him up early to teach him, and by all accounts that foundation is showing up in his game for the Fighting Irish.
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