Daily Archives: January 4, 2024

2024 NFL Draft: Alabama CBs Kool-Aid McKinstry, Terrion Arnold declare after All-American seasons

Alabama star cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft, ending a decorated career with the Crimson Tide. Fellow Crimson Tide cornerback Terrion Arnold also plans to declare, ESPN’s Chris Low reports. The duo were stalwart members of the Crimson Tide’s secondary this season, rarely leaving the field while helping Alabama to an SEC Championship and College Football Playoff appearance. Both are …

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Ben DiNucci plans to sign a futures deal with Broncos on Monday

The Broncos don’t know who their starting quarterback will be in 2024, but they do know two of the quarterbacks on their offseason roster. Jarrett Stidham, who replaced the benched Russell Wilson last week, is under contract for 2024. Ben DiNucci, who is on the practice squad, said Thursday he plans to sign a futures deal with the Broncos after …

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Kansas State football keeping Conor Riley as offensive coordinator

MANHATTAN — Conor Riley is no longer Kansas State football’s interim offensive coordinator. Head coach Chris Klieman announced Thursday that Riley, the Wildcats’ veteran offensive line coach, has been promoted to the offensive coordinator position permanently after calling plays in K-State’s 28-19 Pop-Tarts Bowl victory over North Carolina State last week. At the same time, Klieman named former Texas Tech …

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Jets expect Quincy Williams to be better after 2024 Pro Bowl snub

The Jets have one of the best defenses in the NFL and it’s no surprise that two members of that unit made the 2024 Pro Bowl. However, there’s one omission that had those Gang Green representatives surprised. Quincy Williams is having the best season of his career. In 16 games, the linebacker has an interception, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery …

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Kool-Aid McKinstry, former USA TODAY HSSA Male Athlete of the Year, enters NFL Draft

Alabama defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry reacts after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The former USA TODAY High School Sports Awards Male Athlete of the Year announced Thursday that he will enter the 2024 NFL Draft. Kool-Aid McKinstry, the 2021 USA TODAY High School Sports Awards Male Athlete of the Year, announced Thursday that …

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DL Isaiah Buggs signs with Chiefs’ practice squad

The Lions waived defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs earlier this week. He didn’t have a long wait to find a new home. Buggs is signing with the Chiefs’ practice squad, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. Buggs has 12 tackles, a fumble recovery and a pass defensed in 10 appearances this season. The Steelers made Buggs a sixth-round pick in 2019 …

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Notre Dame Players We Missed Out On

College football has its own cult-like following that makes it truly unique compared to any other American sport.  Even in that group there are sub-groups that are even that much more passionate. One of those groups includes anyone who was ever a fan of the NCAA Football video game by EA Sports. Personally, I can’t begin to estimate the total …

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Ravens signing Dalvin Cook: Four-time Pro Bowl RB joining Baltimore for postseason run

Getty Images Days after mutually agreeing to part ways the New York Jets and seemingly minutes after clearing waivers, veteran running back Dalvin Cook is signing with the Baltimore Ravens, CBS Sports HQ Senior NFL Insider Josina Anderson has confirmed. Cook’s tenure with the Jets was largely a forgetful one. After being released by the Minnesota Vikings during the offseason, the 28-year-old …

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NFL Week 18 Clinching Scenarios: Everything you need to know

Just one week remains in the NFL’s regular season. Several teams already have secured a spot in the postseason, while 11 teams are fighting for just five remaining playoff berths.  Here’s a look at which AFC and NFC teams can clinch either playoff spots or division titles in Week 18 games. AFC Already clinched: Baltimore Ravens (13-3) have clinched the …

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Will Levis returns to practice as limited participant

There’s still a chance rookie quarterback Will Levis will be on the field when the Titans take on the Jaguars this weekend. After exiting the Week 17 loss to Houston early on, Levis (foot) returned to practice as a limited participant on Thursday. Levis said earlier this week that his foot injury isn’t too much to worry about and he …

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Oregon WR Traeshon Holden announces plans for 2024 season

With all of the transfer portal departures across the landscape of college football, it’s always nice when a player stays put and is hopeful for next season. Oregon has already learned wide receiver Tez Johnson was going to return for his senior season and now he has company. Traeshon Holden, another wide receiver and a former transfer portal player himself …

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Vic Fangio says Bills QB Josh Allen ‘is the new John Elway on steroids’ ahead of matchup

Prior to last week’s 56-19 loss against the Ravens, Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Vic Fangio stated the only viable comparison for Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson is none other than Michael Vick.  Now, ahead of Sunday’s critical matchup against the Buffalo Bills (8:20 p.m. ET), Fangio is comparing the opposing quarterback to a legendary Hall of Fame signal-caller.   “This guy …

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