Here’s the line George McCaskey said that had everyone laughing at the NFL league meeting originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The NFL held a league meeting on Wednesday to hold a vote for the league’s expansion of the number of international games they plan to play in future seasons from four to eight games. The vote passed, 31-1. Who …
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Top-50 Class of 2025 linebacker includes Penn State among eight schools
Penn State has built a reputation of having elite linebackers in college to the point of getting their infamous nickname “Linebacker U.” The job description of that position has changed from primarily being a run stopping role to doing that as well as being involved in stopping the passing game. With more explosive offenses joining the Big Ten going forward …
Read More »De’Von Achane, Xavien Howard are questionable for Dolphins
The 15th week of the 2023 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Raiders and it will continue with three games on Saturday and 11 more on Sunday. The six teams playing Saturday handed in their final injury reports on Thursday and the 22 teams in Sunday’s games submitted their final injury reports of the week …
Read More »Why are there so many college football bowl games? How the postseason’s grown since 1902
The Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl will be staged at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. December means the end of the college football season for teams across the country. Rivalry week ushers in the start of the month with conference championship games welcoming fans after the Thanksgiving holiday. Once the dust settles from the conference title deciders, there’s at least one …
Read More »Titans release Teair Tart: Tennessee moves on from starting DL over contract, personal issues, per report
Getty Images The Titans on Friday ruled defensive lineman Teair Tart out for Sunday’s Week 15 game against the Texans. It turns out the veteran starter won’t suit up for Tennessee again, with the club releasing Tart amid a personal dispute, according to Paul Kuharsky. Tart confirmed that he was being released on social media later Friday. He said that …
Read More »Carolina Panthers tickets being sold for astonishingly low prices vs. Falcons
Getty Images The price of upper-level seats at Bank of America Stadium for Week 15’s game between the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons have plummeted to incredible lows on the secondary market, with some seats selling for just over $10 as of Friday afternoon. Tickets for seats in the 500 sections of Bank of America Stadium are being sold for …
Read More »NFL Week 15 final injury reports: Texans’ C.J. Stroud doubtful, Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill questionable
Week 15 of the 2023 NFL season is already underway, and many more matchups are on tap for the weekend. But not every team is healthy as we approach the finalization of the playoff picture, with several big names on track to be sidelined — or return from the sidelines — on Saturday and Sunday. Below, you’ll find a complete …
Read More »Florida QB commit named a MaxPreps National Player of the Year finalist
It’s been a while since the Florida Gators have brought in a blue-chip quarterback, but that drought should end in five days when the early signing period opens up. Willis High (Texas) quarterback DJ Lagway headlines UF’s 2024 recruiting class and there’s little doubt that he’s one of the best in the land. Five-star rating aside, Lagway backed up his …
Read More »Former Cowboys, Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain reinstated by NFL after eight-year absence, per report
Getty Images Eight years after he last appeared in an NFL game, Rolando McClain is officially cleared to attempt a comeback. The former Cowboys and Raiders linebacker was reinstated from an indefinite suspension this week, according to Sports Illustrated’s FanNation. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell informed McClain of the move on Thursday, per Mike Fisher, and the 34-year-old free agent has …
Read More »Cardinals sign LB Tyreke Smith from Seahawks’ practice squad
The Cardinals signed linebacker Tyreke Smith to the active roster from Seattle’s practice squad, the team announced Friday. Smith appeared in one game this season with the Seahawks after being elevated from the team’s practice squad. He made one tackle in the Seahawks’ Sept. 17 win over the Lions, seeing action on nine defensive snaps and five on special teams. …
Read More »FSU football redshirt senior cornerback declares for NFL Draft, will play in Orange Bowl
Cornerback Jarrian Jones has declared for the NFL Draft. But he will still play one more game with Florida State football. The redshirt senior announced his decision to enter the draft, scheduled for the end of April. He also announced his intentions to play in the Orange Bowl for No. 5 FSU (13-0) against No. 6 Georgia (12-1) at 4 …
Read More »Ex-NFL VP of officiating says NFL refs have been approached about manipulating games for gambling purposes
With gambling now legal in nearly every part of the country, it seems like NFL officials have been under more scrutiny this year. Whenever there’s a bad call, you’ll almost always hear at least one fan scream that the “fix” is in. Although the NFL has never had to deal with an officiating scandal, there have definitely been instances where …
Read More »Colts elevate WR Ethan Fernea for Saturday’s game
The Colts elevated wide receiver Ethan Fernea to the active roster from the practice squad for Saturday’s game against the Steelers, the team announced Friday. Fernea re-joined the Colts on Dec. 1 after participating in the team’s 2023 offseason program and training camp. He has appeared in one career, seeing action on one offensive snap and nine on special teams …
Read More »Florida State, Oregon State among teams outside College Football Playoff with most to gain from bowl win
With the arrival of bowl season comes an increased spotlight on the four teams — Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama — set to compete in the College Football Playoff. Still, the playoff participants account for merely a fraction of the bowl season field. Seventy-eight other schools will participate in non-CFP bowls over the next few weeks, and even if a …
Read More »Chiefs’ Isiah Pacheco ruled out again after ‘a cleanup’ surgery on his ailing shoulder
Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco has been ruled out of the game in New England after having “a cleanup” surgery on his ailing shoulder, coach Andy Reid said Friday, adding that he expects one of the NFL’s leading rushers to be back next week. The Chiefs play the Patriots on Sunday in a game that was flexed out of its …
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