#special-teams

#special-teams

The New Orleans Saints have released safety J.T.Gray, head coach Kellen Moore said on Monday. Gray, who joined the Saints in 2018 as an undrafted rookie free agent, was a special teams standout and team captain. He has been a first-team All-Pro Selection twice and was named to the Pro Bowl in 2021 as a special teamer.

"He's like a lightning bolt. I saw the crease, knew he was gone," Patriots quarterback Drake Maye told reporters. "Pretty cool, the first time he touches the football, it's a touchdown. Credit to the guys that did the blocking up front. That's special teams and all three phases. Special teams got a chance to be big for us this year."

"We need Marcus to be an elite punt returner and his ability to help the offense and be able to gain extra first downs," said coach Mike Vrabel.

Football training practices without pads are viewed as unengaging and less authentic experiences by both players like tight end George Kittle and coach Kyle Shanahan. Coach Shanahan specifically expressed his discomfort with non-padded practices, emphasizing the importance of pads for safety and preparation for actual gameplay. He mentioned the need for patience during this phase, hoping to ease into a productive practice session by the time pads are introduced after four designated days without them, in adherence to the NFLPA collective bargaining agreement.

The Rangers special teams construction and deployment will undergo an overhaul, including the need for a new net-front man on the power play.

After shutting out the Phantoms in Game 1, the Bears failed to win again, suffering a playoff defeat fueled by poor special teams, specifically relinquishing shorthanded goals.

The Baltimore Ravens are keenly scouring potential kickers ahead of the NFL draft, primarily due to the unrest surrounding Justin Tucker's sexual misconduct allegations.