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Locals in the NFL, Week 3: Tory Horton makes NFL history three games into his career

Locals in the NFL, Week 3: Tory Horton makes NFL history three games into his career


Thirteen players with local ties are on NFL rosters this season, including seven on active rosters. Here is a look at how each player fared this week. Players are listed in alphabetical order.

* OG Joel Bitonio (Nevada Wolf Pack), Cleveland Browns: The Browns were held scoreless for the first 56 minutes of its game against Green Bay before scoring 13 points in the final 3:38 to score a shocking 13-10 victory capped by Andre Szmyt's game-winning 55-yard field goal as time expired. Bitonio played all 66 offensive snaps and two on special teams in a penalty-free game as Cleveland won its first game of the season.

* DB Kitan Crawford (Nevada Wolf Pack), Arizona Cardinals: In a 16-15 loss to the 49ers, Crawford played 20 snaps on special teams and saw his first action on defense with six snaps. The rookie had two tackles, one on a third-quarter kick return and the other on a fourth-quarter punt return.

* WR Romeo Doubs (Nevada Wolf Pack), Green Bay Packers: In a 13-10 loss to the Browns, Doubs caught two of two targets for 25 yards with a long of 16. Doubs played 58 offensive snaps (89 percent of the plays). He also was called for an illegal offensive block, a 10-yard penalty, and drew a 20-yard pass interference call. Green Bay's offense posted just 10 points. The last time it scored fewer was Nov. 6, 2022 in a 15-9 loss at Detroit.

 
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* LB Daiyan Henley (Nevada Wolf Pack), Los Angeles Chargers: Still battling an illness, Henley had four tackles on 52 defensive snaps in the Chargers' 23-20 win over the Broncos. Those four tackles were tied for the second fewest in the last two seasons for Henley, who became a full-time starter in 2024.

* WR/PR Tory Horton (Nevada Wolf Pack), Seattle Seahawks: Horton's third NFL game was a special one as he returned a punt 95 yards for a touchdown and also caught a 14-yard score in Seattle's 44-13 win over New Orleans. The rookie caught three of four targets for 32 yards and added three punt returns for 114 yards. He played 28 offensive snaps and six on special teams with six touches on 35 total plays. Horton is only player in Super Bowl era with multiple receiving touchdowns and a punt return score in his first three NFL games. The fifth-round pick also set the Seahawks' record for longest punt return for a touchdown, a mark previously held by Nevada alum Nate Burleson and Charlie Rogers (94 yards each).

* LB Ale Kaho (Reno High), Washington Commanders: Kaho made his regular-season debut in the NFL in Washington's 41-24 win over the Raiders. He played 17 special teams snaps and did not record a stat.

* OLB Kyle Van Noy (McQueen High), Baltimore Ravens: Van Noy has been ruled out of Monday Night Football's game against the Lions with a hamstring injury.

Injured reserve: WR Brandon Aiyuk (San Francisco 49ers); OL Austin Corbett (Carolina Panthers)

Practice squad players: WR Elijah Cooks (Philadelphia Eagles); LB Emany Johnson (Los Angeles Chargers); TE Keleki Latu (Buffalo Bills); LB Nephi Sewell (New Orleans Saints)

 

 

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Packers Cheerleader Sues a Packers Player for Harassment by Flirting with Her While Already Married
Can you believe it? A charming, dynamic cheerleader from the Green Bay Packers is "exploding" and dragging a team player to court for "unforgivable" behaviors! Abigale Licciardi – the star of the Packers Cheer Squad – has officially filed a lawsuit, and the drama behind it is stirring up NFL fans! Could this be the "biggest scandal" in Packers history? Read now to discover the "scorching" details! Abigale Licciardi, a professional cheerleader for the American football team Green Bay Packers in the NFL, is a prominent member of the Packers Cheer Squad group. She is a former student at the University of Wisconsin, where she participated in the local cheer squad and dance activities. Before that, Abigale was a dancer for NBA events and holds a bachelor's degree in communications from Marquette University. Abigale is active on social media, often sharing about games at Lambeau Field, community activities, and her role as a brand ambassador for the Packers. As part of the Packers Cheer Squad team consisting of about 47 members (combining male and female), Abigale participates in fan interactions, charity events like "Dream On 3," and performances at Packers games. She has an Instagram account (@abigalelicciardi) with posts about cheer life and a TikTok (@abigale_packers) where she shares videos about game days and dance routines. Before joining the Packers, she worked at a local event company, proving her versatility and passion. But the "nightmare" struck when Abigale got "entangled" with a Packers player! That's Mike Thornton, a backup defensive end who rarely plays for the Packers – a guy who's practically "anonymous" to fans, only playing sporadically on special teams and never a pillar. Thornton, 29 years old, has been married since 2021 to his wife, a community nurse, and they have two young children (one boy and one girl). Yet, according to Abigale's lawsuit, Thornton has been "flirting" with her recklessly, despite his happy family life! The "explosion" happened when Thornton started sending "sweet" messages to Abigale via Instagram, praising her smile and energy after performances. At first, Abigale thought it was just friendly praise from a teammate, but things quickly "crossed the line" into harassment! Thornton called her in the middle of the night – sometimes at 1-2 a.m. – to "share" about playing pressures, invite her for private dinners, and even send "suggestive" videos filmed at the gym! Abigale stated in the lawsuit: "He knows I only focus on my career and the team, but he won't stop. Those midnight calls make me anxious and stressed, severely affecting my performance!" According to insider sources, Thornton has been "stalking" Abigale since preseason, frequently "lingering" at community events she attends, and intentionally "creating situations" to approach her. Thornton's wife, upon learning, went "crazy" and threatened to break up, but the guy remains "blind"! The Packers are "shaken" by this scandal: The team management has temporarily isolated Thornton for investigation, while fans are divided – one side defends Abigale's "brave accusation," the other suspects it's a "staged script." The NFL league is also intervening, which could lead to heavy fines or removal from the roster! Abigale, with her "queen" image on TikTok and Instagram, is now becoming a "victim" of harassment – a thorny issue in the sports world! How will the court punish Thornton? And will the Packers "clean up" the team to protect their cheerleaders? Don't miss out – follow now for the next "drama" update! What do you think about this case, comment below!