Getty Images What had become a bleak season for the New York Giants has been infused with improbable life thanks to a two-game winning streak led by their undrafted, New Jersey-born, chicken cutlet-fed rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito. With the practice squad project turned local icon under center once again, the Giants enter a primetime showdown with the Green Bay Packers …
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Marvin Harrison Jr. ‘undecided’ on 2024 NFL Draft: Ohio State WR still wants to beat Michigan, win Big Ten
Ohio State star receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. remains “undecided” about his plans for 2024, the 2023 Heisman Trophy finalist told reporters Thursday. The son of Hall of Fame NFL receiver Marvin Harrison is a projected first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft should he enter, but doing so would end his prolific NCAA career without a victory against rival Michigan …
Read More »QB Chad Henne tells Colin Cowherd why he declined offer from Jets
When the New York Jets scrambled to add another quarterback to their roster as Zach Wilson was pressed back into starter duty in the wake of Aaron Rodgers’ Week 1 Achilles injury, one of their calls was to the recently retired Chad Henne. Henne, who won a Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs as Patrick Mahomes’ backup last season, …
Read More »Patriots claim Christian Elliss off waivers
The Patriots claimed linebacker Christian Elliss off waivers from the Eagles. The move is deferred with the Patriots playing the Steelers on Thursday Night Football. Six teams put in a claim for Elliss, Field Yates of ESPN reports, with the Patriots, Cardinals, Titans, Falcons, Broncos and Dolphins wanting Elliss. Elliss played all 12 games for Philadelphia, making his first career …
Read More »State runner-up Mason leads Greater Lansing’s selections
Mason’s Cason Carswell throws a pass against Forest Hills Central during the second quarter on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, at Ford Field in Detroit. Cason Carswell and Kaleb Parrish were among the major factors behind a record season for the Mason football team that ended with a trip to Ford Field and a state runner-up finish. And their roles in …
Read More »Bills coach Sean McDermott apologizes for using Sept. 11 terrorist attacks as motivation in 2019 team meeting
Getty Images Sean McDermott is reportedly safe in his job as Bills head coach despite the team’s 2023 struggles. But some off-field controversy surfaced for McDermott on Thursday, when the coach addressed a regretful team meeting from years earlier, during which he admittedly used the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks as an attempted motivational tool for his players. Reporting on …
Read More »Dalton Schultz, Denzel Perryman downgraded to non-participation in practice
Texans tight end Dalton Schultz returned to practice Wednesday after missing Sunday’s win over the Broncos with a hamstring injury. But he was downgraded Thursday from limited to not practicing. Schultz’s 40 catches and 455 receiving yards rank third on the team. His backup, Brevin Jordan, had a career-best game Sunday with three catches for 64 yards. Defensive tackle Sheldon …
Read More »Ravens WR Odell Beckham Jr. reflects on time with Rams before facing ex-team: ‘It’s just all love and respect’
Baltimore Ravens receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is set to face his old team, the Los Angeles Rams, for the first time since winning a Super Bowl with them in 2021. Beckham said there is no bad blood, but rather the opposite. Beckham played less than a season for the Rams, after parting ways with the Cleveland Browns mid-season in November, and …
Read More »Clemson star Barrett Carter announces return: Tigers defender was No. 1 LB prospect in 2024 NFL Draft
USATSI Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter is coming back for his senior season with the Tigers, he announced on social media Thursday. The two-time All-ACC selection was the top linebacker in the 2024 CBS Sports NFL Draft Prospect Rankings and the No. 32 overall prospect. Carter missed one game with injury in 2023 and still finished second among Clemson defenders with …
Read More »Titans rookie Will Levis flashing franchise QB attributes amid rough season
Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter Will Levis showed visible frustration with DeAndre Hopkins. In the first quarter of Tennessee’s overtime loss to the Colts on Sunday, the two had a miscommunication on a deep third-and-8 throw down the sideline that sailed incomplete. Levis then followed Hopkins to the sideline and got in his ear. It’s an interaction that made waves …
Read More »Bears coach reflects on top moments from Robbie Gould’s historic career
Bears coach reflects on top moments from Robbie Gould’s historic career originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Robbie Gould announced his retirement on Thursday, leading many to reflect on his historic Bears career. Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower had the unique experience of working with Gould both with the Bears for a few months in 2016, and with the …
Read More »Alabama Football’s all-time record in the Rose Bowl shows rich history
The Rose Bowl will host No. 1 Michigan and No. 4 Alabama to serve as one of two College Football Playoff semifinal matchups, the other being the Sugar Bowl with No. 2 Washington and No. 3 Texas. The Crimson Tide have played many games in Pasadena and have even participated in a Rose Bowl game that took place in Arlington, …
Read More »Saints’ Alvin Kamara sends gifts to chain crew member who suffered leg injury in collision at Lions game
Getty Images During Sunday’s game between the New Orleans Saints and Detroit Lions, one member of the chain crew suffered a serious knee injury when Alvin Kamara crashed into him at the end of the play. While Nick Piazza recovers at home, Kamara sent him a couple gifts in hopes of lifting his spirits. In the third quarter of the …
Read More »Cowboys’ Mike McCarthy in ‘good spirits’ post-appendix procedure, expected to ‘show toughness’ vs. Eagles
FRISCO, Texas — The 9-3 Dallas Cowboys are set to battle the 10-2 Philadelphia Eagles for first place in the NFC East on Sunday, and Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, like many of his players this time of year, will be entering Sunday night’s game a little banged up. The Cowboys released a statement Wednesday: Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Mike …
Read More »Alabama’s Dallas Turner named as the SEC Defensive Player of the Year
For the fourth consecutive year, a member of the Alabama Crimson Tide defense has been named as the SEC Defensive Player of the Year. CB Patrick Surtain kicked off the Tide’s run by winning the award in 2020 before Will Anderson took home the hardware back-to-back in 2021 and 2022. After two years of playing in Anderson’s shadow, Turner is …
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