The Browns went all in for Deshaun Watson during the 2022 offseason, with a five-year, fully-guaranteed $230 million contract, and six total draft picks including three first-rounders. In exchange, they’ve gotten six meaningless games last year (after his 11-game suspension) and six games this year (he made a quick exit in one of them). Now, he won’t be back until …

Eli Drinkwitz knows the program was meddling with mediocrity. But those dismal days are just about done, as no matter how the remainder of the season goes, the Mizzou football coach sees a newfound national respect for his Tigers. “We’ve kind of been stuck there in that middle, and now obviously this year we’re not,” Drinkwitz said. “And obviously we’ve …

The Packers have added a cornerback to their 53-man roster. The team announced that they have claimed Kyu Blu Kelly off of waivers. The Seahawks dropped Kelly earlier this week. Kelly was a fifth-round pick by the Ravens this year and he landed with the Seahawks after being waived by Baltimore at the end of the summer. Kelly appeared in …

His schedule is suddenly freed up, but no, don’t count on it. You won’t see Jimbo Fisher in Tallahassee Saturday. Sure, it’s a 10-year anniversary, and as part of Senior Day, Florida State is saluting members of its 2013 national championship football team. The one coached by Jimbo Fisher, remember? Now that he’s lost his designated parking spot outside Texas …

The Titans’ top-two quarterbacks remain on the practice report in Week 11, but both had full participation. Tannehill has an ankle injury and Levis a foot injury. Tannehill missed one practice last week and was limited in the other two before being inactive for Sunday’s game. Receiver Treylon Burks, who missed last week’s game with a concussion, remains out of …

Trinity Christian is vying for its fifth state title this week and its second in the last five years. The Crusaders (10-1) roll into Asheville for Friday’s NCISAA football championship on the home field of defending champion The Asheville School (7-3) with a talent-filled roster and a seven-game winning streak. But none of that happens without the gains this squad …

The Vikings have won five games in a row, including two in a row with Josh Dobbs playing quarterback. He has emerged from that experience with an injury. Dobbs appears on the team’s Wednesday practice report with an ankle issue. He fully participated in practice. His ability to practice through the injury is the best news. But it’s something to …

You’ve heard of “Impeach Biden”, “Impeach Trump”, and “Impeach Nixon.” Now we’re getting “Impeach James Madison.” I’m talking about America’s 21st-ranked college football team, not its fourth president. But it still makes about as much sense as trying to impeach George Washington. Which means, of course, the NCAA must be involved. A little background: James Madison is transitioning from the …

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is dismissing talk about winning the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award, saying the only thing he cares about is his team’s success. Asked if winning the MVP his his goal, Tagovailoa said it’s not. “I just want to help our team win the Super Bowl. I think that would be the greatest deal. When everything’s said …

Polk County had 11 teams advance to this year’s high school football playoffs. With two teams having a bye last week, the rest went 3-6 with only Lakeland, Lake Wales and Bartow advancing. The remaining five teams will play in four games as Lakeland and Bartow will play in an all-Polk matchup. Here’s what you need to know about the …

Photograph: Carolyn Kaster/AP After an embarrassing loss, heads roll. That’s the way the NFL goes. Offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey was the man the Buffalo Bills chose to take the fall after the team’s 24-22 loss to the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football. No matter that Dorsey doesn’t coach the defense that had 12 men on the field at the …

Over two decades ago, Juniata head football coach Kevin Burke was deep in the recruiting process, showing videos to his coaches and staff. He got to a video of a kicker from LaGrangeville, New York, and asked the staff to take a look. They were impressed enough that they wanted to recruit this kicker. Coach Burke then said, “Add her …

Justin Fields aware of, but unbothered by, Tyson Bagent QB controversy talk originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Justin Fields knew it would happen. The Bears’ third-year signal-caller is acutely aware of the media environment surrounding him. He knows that being the Bears’ starting quarterback means you get a lot of extra noise. It’s a lighting-rod …

Northwestern is elevating interim coach David Braun to the full-time role moving forward, the school announced Wednesday. Braun, who arrived as Wildcats defensive coordinator in the offseason, was named interim coach in July after longtime Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald was fired amid widespread hazing allegations within the program.  Braun, 38, has guided the Wildcats to a 5-5 mark through 10 games …

The Dolphins designated running back De’Von Achane to return from injured reserve Monday. He participated in the bonus practice coming off an off week, but the Dolphins’ first practice report of the week didn’t come until Wednesday. Achane officially was limited as he works his way back from a knee injury that kept him out four games. The Dolphins have …