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The Los Angeles Rams are taking a chance on a high-upside player who didn't live up to early expectations in his first stop with the Washington Commanders. Los Angeles announced Monday it claimed defensive back Emmanuel Forbes Jr. off waivers. Washington selected Forbes with the No. 16 overall pick of the 2023 NFL draft, but ESPN's Sarah Barshop noted the NFC East team cut him Saturday. Barshop also pointed out this may not be just a short-term pickup for the Rams, as the Mississippi State product is under contract through 2026 with a fifth-year option for 2027. "He was a guy that we liked and had a familiarity with just based on the evaluation coming out of Mississippi State," Rams head coach Sean McVay said. "And then I thought there was some good tape that he's put out there when we've gone against them, particularly later in the year last year." Forbes was a consensus All-American in 2022 during his final collegiate season with the Bulldogs. He showed a knack for the ball with 10 passes defended and six interceptions, three of which he returned for touchdowns in that 2022 campaign. In all, he had six interception returns for touchdowns during his three years in college. Forbes didn't have that immediate impact for the Commanders, although he showed flashes of his potential while appearing in 14 games with six starts as a rookie. He tallied 11 passes defended and an interception in that first NFL season. Yet Forbes has started just one game this season and was trending in the wrong direction prior to Saturday's release. Bryan Manning of USA Today's Commanders Wire noted Forbes was a healthy scratch in three of the last five games and played just eight total defensive snaps during that span. It seemed like his time in Washington was limited at best, and the impending return of Marshon Lattimore gave the team even more reason to move on. Perhaps a change of scenery will help the 23-year-old tap into his potential as the Rams chase an NFC West crown. Los Angeles also waived defensive back Charles Woods with no recall in a corresponding roster move Monday.S&P/TSX composite down Monday, U.S. markets also move lower
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The No. 15 Texas A&M Aggies , led by quarterback Marcel Reed , face the Auburn Tigers , led by quarterback Payton Thorne on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 (11/23/24) at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. How to watch: Fans can watch the game for free via a trial of DirecTV Stream or fuboTV . You can also watch via a subscription to Sling TV , which is offering half off your first month. Here’s what you need to know: What: NCAA Football, Week 13 Who: Texas A&M vs. Auburn When: Saturday, Nov. 23 (11/23/24) Where: Jordan-Hare Stadium Time: 7:30 p.m. ET TV: ESPN Live stream: fuboTV (free trial) , DirecTV Stream (free trial) *** Here are the best streaming options for college football this season: Fubo TV (free trial): fuboTV carries ESPN, FOX, ABC, NBC and CBS. DirecTV Stream (free trial) : DirecTV Stream carries ESPN, FOX, NBC and CBS. Sling TV ( $25 off the first month) - Sling TV carries ESPN, FOX, ABC and NBC. ESPN+ ($9.99 a month): ESPN+ carries college football games each weekend for only $9.99 a month. These games are exclusive to the platform. Peacock TV ($5.99 a month): Peacock will simulstream all of NBC Sports’ college football games airing on the NBC broadcast network this season, including Big Ten Saturday Night. Peacock will also stream Notre Dame home games. Certain games will be streamed exclusively on Peacock this year as well. Paramount+ (free trial): Paramount Plus will live stream college football games airing on CBS this year. *** Here’s a preview capsule via the Associated Press: No. 15 Texas A&M (8-2, 5-1 SEC, No. 15) at Auburn (4-6, 1-5), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST (ESPN) BetMGM College Football Odds: Texas A&M by 2 1/2. Series record: Texas A&M leads 8-6. The Aggies are still in the hunt for their first Southeastern Conference championship and playoff berth but can ill afford another loss on either count. Texas A&M’s toughest test still awaits: in-state rival Texas in College Station. The challenge may be avoiding looking ahead from this one. The Tigers have to win their final two games to avoid a fourth straight losing season. Auburn’s running game against Texas A&M’s defense. Jarquez Hunter has already rushed for 1,015 yards with five touchdowns, including a nation’s best 278-yard game against Kentucky. No coincidence that it was the Tigers' only SEC win, since their passing game has been inconsistent. The Aggies have only allowed two of their last seven opponents to top 100 rushing yards, including holding LSU to 24 yards on 23 rushes. They have a defensive front led by Shemar Turner and transfer Nic Scourton. Texas A&M: QB Marcel Reed is 4-1 as a starter. He has passed for 1,129 yards and nine touchdowns against two interceptions. He has run for 375 yards and six scores. Auburn: QB Payton Thorne has been up and down this season but passed for a career-high five touchdowns in a 48-14 win over Louisiana-Monroe. Thorne has only three TD passes over his last four SEC games, though. RECOMMENDED • nj .com What channel is Texas A&M vs. Auburn game tonight (11/23/24)? FREE LIVE STREAM, Time, TV, Channel for college Nov. 23, 2024, 1:30 p.m. What channel is Vanderbilt vs. LSU game tonight (11/23/24)? FREE LIVE STREAM, Time, TV, Channel for college f Nov. 23, 2024, 1:45 p.m. The Aggies have won three of the last four meetings, including a 27-10 home win last season. ... Texas A&M has allowed just 37 tackles for loss this season, leading the SEC and ranking fifth nationally. ... Auburn is fourth nationally with 14 pass plays of at least 40 yards. ... The Tigers had their first penalty-free game since at least 1996 against Louisiana-Monroe. They’re averaging a league-low 5.40 penalties per game. Only seven other FBS teams have had games without a penalty this season. (The Associated Press contributed to this report) Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Please consider supporting us with a subscription.