[CDATA[*/ Wilson returned the opening kickoff of the second half 82 yards for a score at Lambeau Field, raising the ball in the air by the time he got to the Dallas 15-yard line. Hines is the first player since Leon Washington in 2010 to have two kickoff return touchdowns in the same game. Liz Cross said she wanted to remember the joy their young grandson brought Irv over his final years and not dwell on how she had to watch the man she loved slip away. Active players are listed in bold. Cordarrelle Patterson, the Atlanta Falcons' Swiss Army knife, returned a kickoff 103 yards for a touchdown during the second quarter of Atlanta's home game against the Chicago Bears. In regular season, he scored four touchdowns, including a 96-yard game breaking kickoff return, against the Minnesota Vikings. One year earlier, he returned a kickoff 100 yards to the end zone against the Browns in the second quarter, but the Packers lost 41-10. He returned a kick 98 yards at Detroit in a 28-7 win over the Lions, and he became known for his long-distance magic. Frazier broke into coaching in 1988 as head coach of NAIA Trinity College. Henry has 11 seasons of NFL coaching experience, with his most recent as the Dallas Cowboys receivers coach from 2020-21. The 31-year-old veteran has had one of the most unique careers in NFL history. Nixon, however, injured his hip in the game and didn't practice during the week, coming into another must-win against Minnesota as a game-time decision. "But at the end, it was a struggle.". According to its latest report, the BU CTE Center said it has diagnosed 345 former NFL players with CTE out of 376 former players who were studied, a rate of 91.7%. Dallas, however, was able to hold on for a 20-17 win and drop the Packers to 1-5 to start the year. pic.twitter.com/MUzhmRmzS0. Sign Geno Smith. One of the most exciting aspects of football is that any given play can end up being a touchdown. Unfortunately it was nullified by a holding penalty against Chiefs. Harris joined the Giants this year after four seasons with the Cowboys. He's led the NFL in kickoff returns for touchdowns six times and in kickoff return yards on two occasions. Green Bay, meanwhile, was playing Arizona, and the teams went back-and-forth for control of the tiebreaker before the Packers pulled ahead (though neither team wound up going to the playoffs). Historical data and artifacts housed in the British Museum of London show that in ancient times, this place was a place of worship of Asclepius. During the Bills game on NFL Sunday, Nyheim Hines returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown. . It helped spark a massive comeback by Minnesota, culminating in a 33-30 overtime victory that included this memorable fourth-down catch by Justin Jefferson. "Cheetah" reached 23.24 mph on a kickoff return against the Texans during his rookie season. The score gave the Bills a 21-17 lead in the third quarter. Campbell's 22.11 mph measurement was just short of Colts running back Jonathan Taylor's 22.13 mph top speed in the fastest recorded run of the 2021 campaign. He celebrated by dropping the ball with his hands outstretched and jumping into the stands. "But that wasn't who he was at the end. Among McDermotts options among coaches on his staff to fill the coordinators job are Al Holcomb, who was hired this offseason to serve as a senior defensive assistant, and defensive line coach Eric Washington, who also has experience as a coordinator. No one's reaction to Hines' first touchdown was better than Hamlin's. Kickoff-return yards: 959 by San Diego Chargers running back Lionel James in 1984. Originally, kickoffs were at the 40-yard line, then moved to the 35 in 1974. His 100.9 passer rating ranked No. Henry, who spent last year as Indiana's offensive coordinator, replaces Chad Hall, who left Buffalo this offseason after being hired as the Jacksonville Jaguars receivers coach. In 1994, the league moved kickoffs back another five yards to the 30. Once a student of the game, NFL games were mostly background noise because he didn't know who was playing. The sixth-year pro had to show off the wheels in front of his brother, James, who was standing on the opposite sideline. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at For a look at the full list of potential sleepers, be sure to click here. The combination of dry soil, the climate and the local micro climate here creates the ideal growing conditions for the development of healthy olive trees. Krause, a rookie who'd been drafted in the 17th round out of St. Norbert College in De Pere, fumbled the kick but picked it up at the goal line, keeping tacklers at bay all the way up the sideline for his first pro touchdown. Odom had told, Greg Peeters, an 11-year-old from Shiocton who'd lost both legs in a tractor accident, that if he scored a touchdown, he'd give the ball to the boy. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Tyler Sullivan went through every team in the division and made a list of their biggest needs that they should be looking to fill this offseason. At an altitude of 500 meters, Kalamafka has lush green vegetation and rich sources of spring water, and extensive olive cultivation in the fertile soils between the rock formations that characterize the entire landscape. General manager Brandon Beane provided a few more details on Frazier's reasoning by saying: "Ultimately, he didnt want to retire. Latham made PFFs All-Returning Team. It was the disease that did that.. "It's important to highlight cases like Irv Cross' because he was able to live a long and successful life where CTE didn't dramatically impair him," he said. Another Iron Bowl clash between No. He's led the NFL in kickoff returns for touchdowns six times and in kickoff return yards on two occasions. He declined any kind of medicine because it didn't help the pain. We need to educate coaches to keep head trauma out of the game. Indianapolis had just pulled to within 19-17 when Mike Vanderjagt's kick turned into a thrilling moment at Lambeau Field. "For somebody who had been so active and so able to do everything, and an athlete, not having balance, not having strength, not being able to do any of the things he had done before, it was embarrassing," she said. 2. No matter how big or strong a player is, they won't be of much use if they can't catch up to the guy with the ball. "He was pretty much in a constant state of depression.. Three hot issues. His first career kickoff return Sept. 28, 1969, also proved highly consequential when he took the second-half kickoff 87 yards for the first points of the game in what became a 14-7 win over the 49ers. NFL Kick Returns for Touchdown Year-by-Year Leaders All-Time Kick Returns for Touchdown Leaders For some seasons (1960-1969 & 1947-1950) leaders for both leagues are shown. section: | slug: nfl-to-consider-several-major-rule-changes-plus-possible-carson-wentz-landing-spots-and-previewing-combine | sport: football | route: article_single.us | Horizon olive oil is produced in the traditional way in the village of Kalamafka, in Lasithi, Crete. Peeters, who was fitted for artificial legs and later competed in college on the wrestling team, kept the ball and reconnected with Odom decades later. I still think theres a very cavalier attitude toward CTE. Interception return, punt return, kickoff return, receiving, rushing, and a fumble recovery. So yes, since the year 2000, the Packers have achieved the feat only twice. Moving kickoffs to the 35-yard line would most likely make touchbacks even more prevalent than they were in 2010, when 16.4 percent resulted in touchbacks. Carmichael led the league in kickoff returns with a 28.1 average in 1956. 1 pick? His 93-yarder in the fourth quarter against the Cobb was nearly brought down at the 22-yard line but spun out of a tackle and somehow kept his balance. Hines in the third quarter returned another kickoff 101 yards for a touchdown, giving the Bills a 21-17 advantage. He struggled physically with his balance and was paranoid. He just wanted me to be there.. Holcomb joined the Bills after finishing last season as the Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator under interim coach Steve Wilks after Matt Rhule was fired. WebThe touchdown also helped Hester set an NFL record for the most return touchdowns by a player in a single season. They have the worst cap situation in the NFL)Tyler's outlook:"Quarterback is, of course, the glaring need in Tampa Bay with Tom Brady retiring. Odom took the ball at the 4-yard line and headed to his right, where Middleton snatched it away at the 15-yard line and surged to the other sideline and up the field. Williams became the first player in NFL history to return two kicks for touchdowns in the same quarter. Web2022 NFL Punt Return Statistics | The Football Database 2022 NFL Punt Return Statistics The following are the 2022 NFL Punt Return statistical leaders, sorted by punt return yards. The NFL record for distance on a kick-return touchdown was surpassed by Cordarrelle Patterson of Minnesota in 2013 against the Packers (109 yards). There were an NFL-record 25 kickoff returns for touchdowns in 2007, and 23 in 2010 (second most in NFL history). All NFL Teams. A weaving 90-yard kickoff return against the Saints pulled the Packers to within 19-14 at County Stadium on Nov. 28, 1971, but New Orleans pulled away for a 29-21 win thanks in large part to six Green Bay turnovers, including Doug Wyatt's 55-yard interception touchdown later in the same fourth quarter. Before they embark on addressing that or any need on their roster, however, they'll need to create quite a bit of cap space just to get them compliant. 2023 www.jsonline.com. The Bills announced other changes to McDermotts staff, including Adam Henry taking over as receivers coach. As for Fraziers immediate replacement, McDemott said he was still evaluating who will oversee the defensive play-calling duties next season. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. A figurine from this particular region is the symbol of the Medical Association of Lasithi. This is only the second time the Patriots under Bill Belichick (since 2000) have allowed multiple special teams touchdowns in a game, with the other coming in Week 13, 2015 against the Eagles. Hines is the first player since Leon Washington in 2010 to have two kickoff return touchdowns in the same game. The Eagles proposal reportedly only includes No. While Frazier, who is still under contract with the Bills, intends to return to coaching, Beane said its not clear whether that will be with Buffalo. Who is the fastest player in the NFL? Touchbacks will remain at the 20-yard line. DEVIN DUVERNAY RETURNS THE OPENING KICKOFF! There are so many fascinating elements to the Nixon story. Who are the 11 NFL players to return 2 kickoffs for TDs in 1 game? The Bills Nyheim Hines became the 11th player in NFL history to return two kickoffs for touchdowns in one game. Hines took the pair back a total of 197 yards against the New England Patriots on Sunday. One of the NFL's most versatile players is now the sole possessor of an NFL record. Moore. MORE: Six best QB options for Colts in 2023, from Bryce Young to Aaron Rodgers. WebSince 2000, the New York Jets have scored the most kick-return touchdowns by a team, with 19 touchdowns. Even a run up the middle designed to pick up a few yards can turn into a home-run play out of seemingly nothing. @Dev_Duv5 Dr. Ann McKee, a professor of neurology and pathology at Boston University, said she was not surprised Irv Cross brain reached stage 4 given the length of his overall football career (the study counted 17 years) and his age. The two-time Pro Bowl cornerback had 22 interceptions, 14 fumble recoveries, eight forced fumbles and a pair of defensive touchdowns. Glad you asked. Against Detroit in the opener, his 100-yard kickoff return gave the Packers a 31-19 lead, followed by an 84-yard touchdown pass between Brett Favre and Antonio Freeman to seal the 38-19 triumph. Williams became the first player in NFL history to return two kicks for touchdowns in the same quarter. It made Josh Allen a bit emotional. Since the middle of last week, we've been covering the offseason needs for each NFL team by going through every division, and today, we'll be continuing that run by going through the NFC South. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL, FIFA World Cup - Best Goals from Every Angle, Draw for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. He would have done it again in a heartbeat, she said. In the backfield, retaining D'Onta Foreman in free agency could be a cost-effective way to still have a sturdy rushing attack in 2023. But, even as kickoff return touchdowns increased, so too has the percentage of touchbacks. The two-time Pro Bowl cornerback had 22 interceptions, 14 fumble recoveries, eight forced fumbles and a pair of defensive touchdowns. WebNFL Kickoff Return Touchdowns 2021-2022 Season Sporting Videos 2 132K subscribers Subscribe 57K views 1 year ago Show more NFL Pick Six Interceptions of the 2021 @DalvinCook goes 81 YARDS!!! Wentz is now a free agent who will soon be playing for his fourth team in four years. "The Lions could lose 17-touchdown man to recover since the NFL changed its kickoff rules in 2018. Starting this week, hundreds of young players will compete to post times that impress scouts, coaches and fans alike. What looked like a blowout win for the Bills in Week 10 got turned on its head when Cook exploded for this 81-yard touchdown run, in which he reached 21.68 mph. "Cheetah" reached 23.24 mph on a kickoff return against the Texans during his rookie season. Anthony Davis fills up stat sheet against Suns, Coming off 2017 and looking ahead, it's a great time to be a Georgia fan, Lou Williams has been Stephen Curry-like of late for Clippers, Wizards have a fivesome that ranks among the best in the game, It's a great time to be the Rockets' defense, Seahawks QB Russell Wilson in MVP-caliber form. The average number of kickoff returns since the rule change has fallen to 1,385 a season from about 2,100 per year before the change, according to STATS LLC. He was drafted in the seventh round by Philadelphia in 1961, was traded to the Los Angeles Rams in 1966 and returned to the Eagles in 1969 as a player coach for his final season. That early success was punctuated by this 62-yard touchdown scamper against the Broncos in Week 7. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at He also averaged ", FALCONSTeam needs:QB, EDGE, IOL, WR, DBCap space:$55.6 millionTyler's outlook:"The Falcons need a lot of help. Im extremely confident in the guys that we have and the coaches that we have already in our building. The average kickoff return was just over 22 yards, and the average starting field position has been just beyond the 27-yard line. I do think theres more education about the risks of football and I do think theres more awareness of concussion management but I still think were way, way behind where we should be, McKee said. The Eagles proposal reportedly only includes No. !: @NFLonCBS pic.twitter.com/ZgH7YChSD8. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | We need to educate young athletes that this is a risk that they are undertaking. WebIn his first heavy pre-season action, he raced 77 yards on a punt return, 93 yards on a kickoff return, and then startled everyone with a 25-yard scoring pass against the Los Angeles Rams. Well miss him. We need to do more managing of athletes by monitoring them better. 3. Editor's Note: Details were added to this post after the NFL owners voted to move kickoffs from the 30-yard line to the 35 at 1 p.m. Third-string quarterback Rich Campbell found Phillip Epps for a 43-yard touchdown with 34 seconds left on third-and-long to win, not long after Bears coach Mike Ditka accepted a holding penalty that pushed Green Bay back, even though an incomplete pass had made it fourth-and-10 and would have required a 50-yard field goal from rookie kicker Al Del Greco. For a full look at each team's needs and who they should go after, be sure to check out Tyler's full story by clicking here. Preston also was the last Packers player to return two kickoffs for scores in the same season. Rodgers had enjoyed a strong return year but had been tripped up by the opposing kicker on multiple occasions. New general manager Ran Carthon pushed back against this notion Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. NFL Combine Official Website; EAST LANSING, Mich. Following impressive performances at the Reese's Senior Bowl, former Spartans Bryce Baringer and Jayden Reed will continue the NFL Draft process this week at the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. It was the second of four straight games with an interception for Woolen, who was voted a finalist for Defensive Rookie of the Year. This is only the second time the Patriots under Bill Belichick (since 2000) have allowed multiple special teams touchdowns in a game, with the other coming in Week 13 of 2015 against the Eagles. The disease can be diagnosed only after death. The region boasts 300 days of sunshine annually, and its altitude ensures only small changes in temperate throughout the year (mild winters and cool summers). 1 wide receiver at the NFL combine? At one point, it looked nearly impossible for the Baltimore speedster to outrun the final defender down the sideline without making a cut, but he put his head down and did it anyway. From picking off the throw to leaping into the end zone, it took Woolen about six seconds. Hill was a track star in high school. There's a lot of denial.". Despite the defenses regular-season success, critics pointed to how Buffalo underperformed in each of the teams recent playoff defeats. The two-time Pro Bowl cornerback had 22 interceptions, 14 fumble recoveries, eight forced fumbles and a pair of defensive touchdowns. : Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/LqzAxQaA7Q pic.twitter.com/gwK930d33Y. The disease can be diagnosed only after death. He showed the league just how dangerous he could be with this end-around against the Bears that went for a 46-yard touchdown. He stopped going to church. The touchdown has the Ravens off to a fast start, up 7-0. All Rights Reserved. The Packers have gone 11-year windows between their most recent kickoff returns, but Rossum's came just 11 months after the next-most recent entry. The two-time Pro Bowl cornerback had 22 interceptions, 14 fumble recoveries, eight forced fumbles and a pair of defensive touchdowns. Odom remains the franchise leader in career kickoff return yardage with 4,124. The win moved the Packers to 6-1 on the year, though they finished 8-7-1 and missed the playoffs. Rodgers brought a squib kick back 97 yards in the third quarter to break a 7-7 tie and help the Packers hold off Chicago 20-14. Bears GM Ryan Poles continues to reassert faith in QB Justin Fields as he heads into the 2023 Scouting Combine holding the draft's No. Damar Hamlin Reacts to Incredible Opening Kickoff Touchdown in Bills Return. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. So well just see where it goes.. Frazier is taking a year off in 2023 with plans to Stage 4 is the most advanced stage of CTE, showing the kind of damage that often causes cognitive and behavioral issues in those exposed to repetitive head trauma. The degenerative brain disease that festered inside the former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback had triggered depression, mood swings and the type of memory loss that forced him into isolation. Ron Brown (3/1985), 3. ", "And so did he stop playing? The NFC South is a fascinating division and that's mostly because every single team in the division needs a quarterback. s LOVE TO SCORE ON CHRISTMAS!! 0; 00 is not on the table. The second-quarter touchdown, coming on his seventh kickoff return this year, trimmed the Bears' lead to 17-14 and helped the Falcons force a 17-all tie at halftime. His personal-best 200-meter time of 20.14 seconds would have been good enough for sixth place at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Do recent kickoff trends justify such a move? "But he didn't think kids should play football. His 93-yarder in the fourth quarter against the Cardinals on Oct. 30 gave the Packers a 24-23 lead, part of a rally for a 31-23 win in October at the second-year Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Their Koroneiki olive trees are 20-25 years old and grow together with ancient olive trees (the oldest of which is over 3000 years old with a circumference of about 14m). He took the opening kick 87 yards and then added an 85-yarder to end the quarter after Cleveland recorded its only points of the game, leaving the Packers with a 35-7 edge by the start of the second. Sept. 10, 2006: An 84-yard punt return touchdown to lock up a 26-0 victory over the Packers at Lambeau Field. Smith led the league in completion percentage (69.8), throwing 30 touchdowns and just 11 interceptions. The Bills also hired Austin Gund as an assistant offensive line coach and Kyle Shurmur as an offensive quality assistant coach. In one of the craziest regular-season moments in team history, Green Bay found itself in a battle to outscore Carolina, playing in another part of the country against New Orleans, to secure the playoff tiebreaker between the two squads. Toward the end, Cross said, he saw things that werent there.. 1 pick, 2023 NFL franchise tag tracker: Commanders' Payne first to be tagged, Meet the man scouring Nigeria for the next generation of NBA and NFL talent, Breaking down Jalen Hurts' potential contract extension, 49ers All-Pro Nick Bosa will 'break the entire bank,' but it might take time, What the Falcons might do with each of their 25 free agents. What we do know is that the fastest official speed ever recorded belongs to Tyreek Hill. From a financial standpoint, this move was a no-brainer as the Commanders will now pick up $26.17 million in salary cap space. 23.24 mph on a kickoff return touchdowns in the third quarter has the percentage of touchbacks to 6-1 on opposite! 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