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? Cleveland Browns rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. was arrested Tuesday and charged with domestic violence after police said he threatened his fiancee with a gun during a fight.
Hall was booked and arraigned at Avon Lake Municipal Court, said James M. Drozdowski, a public information officer with Avon Police. He posted bond and was released, the officer told The Associated Press.
? Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports thinks Pat Freiermuth is ‘one of the most underrated NFL players heading into the 2024 season.
“Injuries were a nagging issue in 2023, but Freiermuth had 60 catches in each of his first two NFL seasons, growing quickly as a tough-yardage safety valve for multiple quarterbacks,” Benjamin wrote. “As long as he stays upright, he has the build and the pass-catching acumen to be a breakout target for their new signal-caller room.”
? Former Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley is on Brandon Aiyuk watch, as well.
“Holding my breath for every @steelers fan .. Would be a great get!” Haley wrote on X.
Holding my breath for every @steelers fan .. Would be a great get! #NFL2024
— Todd Haley (@thetoddhaley) August 15, 2024
? Former Steelers free safety Ryan Clark was in a Chad Johnson Cincinnati Bengals jersey during an interview with Joe Burrow on The Pivot. Clark received some ribbing on social media for donning an AFC North rivals jersey.
Ja’Marr Chase has yet to practice in training camp. @JoeyB believes the star WR has proven he is one of the best in the game since stepping on the field at LSU. The two have developed a silent communication that has produced a National Championship, 2 top 5 picks, & a AFC… pic.twitter.com/kyp786kEMz
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) August 14, 2024
? Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith revealed on the Pat McAfee Show that he went out for beers with Bret Michaels at Dino’s.
"There's not many places like Latrobe and it's been awesome..
"I went out for beers with Bret Michaels one night" ~ Artie Smith #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/ctBb5CSY50
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) August 14, 2024
? Rookie Jacoby Windmon balled out in his NFL debut against the Houston Texans last Friday. He received a 90.0 grade from Pro Football Focus, two stops and one forced incompletion. He was the second-highest graded rookie LB from Week 1 of the preseason.
Jacoby Windmon in his NFL debut:
⚫ 90.0 PFF grade
🟡 2 stops
⚫ 1 forced incompletionSecond highest graded rookie LB in Week 1 💪 pic.twitter.com/V8IXDLINI3
— PFF PIT Steelers (@PFF_Steelers) August 14, 2024
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