Wednesday’s “First Name” finds out which Seattle Seahawks quarterback will begin towards the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday. The Jordan Addison switch is getting extra consideration. The Browns misplaced a participant due to a long-term harm.

And we’ve got some hockey information that would drive Penguins followers bonkers.

Smith versus Steelers

When the Steelers open their preseason Saturday evening, they gained’t be the one membership at Acrisure Stadium with a quarterback query heading into 2022.

Their opponent, the Seattle Seahawks, are in a quandary, too. The Steelers try to exchange Ben Roethlisberger with Mitch Trubisky, Mason Rudolph or Kenny Pickett. In the meantime, in Seattle, head coach Pete Carroll wants to exchange Russell Wilson with both newly acquired Drew Lock or incumbent backup Geno Smith.

For not less than the journey to Pittsburgh, it seems Smith will begin.

“He’s nonetheless going with those (and) he’s gonna begin the sport this weekend,” Carroll stated of Smith. “He had a really stable day at the moment, made some huge throws at the moment.”

Smith misplaced a 23-20 time beyond regulation sport in Pittsburgh final 12 months. He had a 99.5 passer score however was sacked 5 occasions, misplaced a fumble and solely had 209 yards passing.

Mike Tomlin has but to formally title a starter for the Steelers. However Trubisky is No. 1 on the depth chart and has taken all the primary group reps.

Unhealthy information for the Browns

The Cleveland Browns have sufficient issues, given the Deshaun Watson scenario.

Now they’ve bought some harm points, too.

Through Professional Soccer Speak, Jakeem Grant has suffered an Achilles harm that can finish his season. The previous Chicago Bear and Miami Dolphin was injured throughout Tuesday’s apply. Grant signed a three-year contract with the Browns as a free agent this offseason.

“I actually really feel terrible for Jakeem,” Browns coach Kevin Stefanski stated through PFT. “We’ve witnessed how arduous the younger man has labored since he bought to our group. All of us understand accidents are a part of our sport, however that doesn’t make it any simpler to just accept, particularly for somebody who works as arduous and carries himself like Jakeem.”

Grant made the Professional Bowl as a returner final season. He has been a second-team All-Professional every of the previous two years.

It will go over nice

Right here’s one thing that can ship Penguins followers right into a tizzy. Jacob Trouba has been named captain of the New York Rangers.

That’s proper. “King Hen Wing” is now getting the glory of being named captain of his group.

Not solely that, however the Rangers haven’t even had a captain since 2018. Now they’re bestowing the glory on the infamous head-hunting defenseman. The final Ranger to put on the “C” on his jersey was Ryan McDonough in 2018.

“We simply felt prefer it was time and the evolution of this group and this group, it’s been some time. I do know Jacob will do an excellent job as captain and push us towards our final purpose of profitable a Cup,” stated Rangers president and normal supervisor Chris Drury in keeping with the New York Submit. Drury served because the Rangers captain from 2008-11.

That’s fairly an honor for a man who made headlines all through the postseason for blasting the likes of Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel, Max Domi and Seth Jarvis within the head.

So I suppose that’s all it takes, huh? Take out someone else’s captain, and you may change into a captain your self.

Including to Addison’s hype

Jordan Addison’s switch from Pitt to USC definitely bought loads of consideration.

Now throw this acknowledgement from ESPN.com into the combination.

The web site ranked the highest 50 newcomers to school soccer this 12 months, and Addison’s transfer ranks second within the nation.

“Addison gained the Biletnikoff Award because the nation’s finest receiver final season,” stated ESPN’s Tom VanHaaren. “It’s uncommon to see such a high-caliber participant switch, however he transferred to USC and is now a part of what may very well be a high-powered offense for the Trojans. He had 1,593 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns final season, and he’ll issue right into a receiving corps that misplaced main receiver Drake London to the NFL.”

The one participant to rank forward of Addison is one other new USC Trojan. It’s Caleb Williams, the quarterback who left Oklahoma additionally to land in Los Angeles.

Oklahoma switch extensive receiver Mario Williams (11th), Oregon switch working again Travis Dye (14th), working again recruit Raleek Brown (23rd), Alabama linebacker switch Shane Lee (31st) and defensive again recruit Domani Jackson (43rd) are different Trojans who made the highest 50.

Serving to the trigger

Hockey’s World Junior Championships are underway in Edmonton.

West Mifflin’s Logan Cooley helps Staff USA. He scored a purpose towards Germany Tuesday.

2022 third total choose, Logan Cooley places the USA up by two! #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/TCGp1cluUz

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) August 10, 2022

The American Staff went on to win 5-1.

Cooley was the third participant picked within the NHL draft final month. He went to the Arizona Coyotes.

Staff USA’s subsequent sport is towards Switzerland on Thursday.