At one point this summer, Chargers running back Austin Ekeler received permission to seek a trade, believing he was being severely underpaid as one of the game’s most productive ball-carriers. Now, with Los Angeles struggling offensively late in the 2023 season, Ekeler might not even be guaranteed his starting job, with coach Brandon Staley hinting this week at a demotion …

USATSI Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was absent from the start of practice Thursday, according to reports, despite not previously appearing on the team’s injury report. Tyler Huntley and Josh Johnson stood in at QB ahead of Week 14’s matchup with the Rams. Jackson addressed reporters as usual on Wednesday, local media noted, but his Thursday absence comes a day after …

Dec. 7—Five Mentor Cardinals and one Euclid Panther earned high honors as the Ohio Prep Sports Writers Association announced its Division I All-Ohio football team on Dec. 7. Mentor crowns a trio of second-team All-Ohioans in quarterback Scotty Fox, linebacker Henry Schenk and defensive back Antonio Shelley, with receiver Justen Hodge and kicker Dylan Tackett earning third-team recognition. Euclid defensive …

Miami Dolphins right tackle Austin Jackson just inked an extension to keep him in South Beach until 2026. (AP Photo/Doug Murray) Austin Jackson is keeping his talents in Miami. The right tackle signed an extension, that includes $20.7 million in guaranteed money and is worth $36 million, according to ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques. The Miami Dolphins announced the deal Thursday. This …

Getty Images The Jaguars suffered a seemingly critical loss in Monday’s game against the Bengals, with quarterback Trevor Lawrence exiting in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury that required trainers to help him walk to the locker room. But Lawrence returned to practice Thursday despite an MRI revealing a high-ankle sprain, and he has yet to be ruled out …

Getty Images Florida running back Trevor Etienne has entered the NCAA transfer portal after two seasons, he announced Thursday. The younger brother of Jacksonville Jaguars RB (and ex-Clemson star) Travis Etienne has been a productive member of the Gators’ backfield with a pair of 700-yard rushing efforts, and he was the team’s leader in rushing touchdowns (8) this season.  “Gator …

Getty Images Jordan Phillips wasn’t a fan of Jason Kelce’s comments about the Buffalo Bills defensive tackle’s attempt to slow down the “tush push.” During the Eagles’ Week 12 win over the Bills, Phillips jumped offsides and drove right guard Cam Jurgens into the ground.  Kelce said Phillips should have been fined for the play, which Phillips was not pleased about. …

It has been a frustrating season for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin. His production has dipped as he deals with nagging injuries, but his wife thinks Godwin should still be getting more opportunities. In Sunday’s win over the Carolina Panthers, Godwin had zero catches on just three targets. He did have a 19-yard rushing attempt for a touchdown, …

The College Football Playoff field is set, but not without any controversy. Alabama snuck in as the No. 4 team, which, according to many, is the reason why an undefeated Florida State team got left out at No. 5. Regardless of how we got here, it’s here. No. 1 Michigan will take on No. 4 Alabama in the Rose Bowl …

49ers put Eagles in rearview mirror ahead of Seahawks matchup originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The last time the 49ers looked this dominant, they failed to keep their momentum. After Week 5, coming off a blowout victory over the Dallas Cowboys, the 49ers were unbeaten and looked invincible. Three weeks later, they were 5-3 and …

With the Heisman being announced in New York City on Saturday, the votes have been cast and we’ll soon learn who wins the sport’s most prestigious award. Jayden Daniels is the heavy favorite, and he’s widely expected to join Joe Burrow as the second LSU quarterback to win the Heisman. The betting odds say that, and that seems to be …

The NFL Week 14 schedule opens with a matchup between the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football. Kickoff at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET. Both teams have been hit hard by injuries at this point in the season, which will have an impact on the TNF NFL DFS player pool. For …

Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! Well, well, well, “Time” magazine handed out its “Person of the Year” award yesterday, and unfortunately, I did not win. Instead, the award went to Taylor Swift, and I have to say, I spent so much time writing about her this year that I thought they might call me for …

With Bill Belichick squarely on the hot seat heading into Week 14, there’s been a lot of speculation that the Patriots could part ways with their head coach after the season.  There’s also been some speculation that Belichick could be coaching somewhere else in 2024 for the first time in more than two decades. If Belichick does end up coaching …

On Wednesday, the Texas Longhorns made an official announcement that the annual football rivalry game against the Oklahoma Sooners will be extended through 2036. The contract includes $140 million worth of renovation to the Cotton Bowl, which is nearing a century old. The work won’t be done until 2025, so construction will be halted for next year’s Red River Shootout …