As the Falcons once again pick through the wreckage of another lost season, it’s appropriate to at least consider what might have been, if they’d pursued Lamar Jackson last year. One thing that might not have happened is Monday’s firing of coach Arthur Smith. During a lengthy Monday press conference alongside CEO Rich McKay, owner Arthur Blank was asked if …

USATSI Alabama defensive coordinator Kevin Steele is retiring from coaching, according to ESPN’s Chris Low. Steele, 65, ran a Crimson Tide unit that in 2023 finished second in the SEC in total defense (316 yards per game) and scoring defense (19 PPG), along with third in defensive yards per play (5.01). That defense was the driving force that led Alabama to …

USATSI New York Jets star wideout Garrett Wilson is changing his jersey number for the 2024 season. On Monday, Jets punter Thomas Morstead posted a picture on social media, showing him handing over the No. 5 jersey to Wilson — who will ditch his current No. 17. It was actually known that Wilson would make the jersey number change this …

When the Giants traded up in the third round of last year’s NFL Draft to select wide receiver Jalin Hyatt out of the University of Tennessee, it was expected he’d emerge as a weapon in Big Blue’s offense. Hyatt put together a strong performance during training camp and preseason action, showing he was a lot more than just the speedy …

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning, a former Washington Huskies standout, was included among ESPN picks for the College Football Playoff national championship between the Michigan Wolverines and UW. Browning’s pick, per ESPN’s ticker, was a 35-27 Washington win. Browning, who played most of the Bengals’ Week 18 win against Cleveland before backup AJ McCarron replaced …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJan 8, 2024, 08:17 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Cutter Gauthier, who helped lead the United States to a world junior championship, was traded Monday from the Philadelphia Flyers to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for defenseman Jamie Drysdale and a 2025 second-round draft pick. The Flyers had selected Gauthier …

Things always get kind of crazy during the final week of the regular season, and this year was no different.  The Tennessee Titans sent shockwaves around the AFC during the early slate of games with a 28-20 win over Jacksonville. If the Jaguars had won, they would have clinched the AFC South title, but instead, they’re out of the playoffs.  …

Alabama football defensive coordinator Kevin Steele plans to retire from coaching, according to a report from ESPN’s Chris Low. Steele rejoined Nick Saban’s staff for the third time this season. Steele will turn 66 in March. Steele’s coaching career began at Tennessee in 1980. He has since made stops as an assistant at New Mexico State, Oklahoma State, Nebraska, the …

How PFF graded Purdy, 49ers stars in in 2023 regular season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers claimed the NFC’s No. 1 playoff seed and their 2023 NFL regular-season PFF grades are an indicator as to why. Plenty of stars, from quarterback Brock Purdy to running back Christian McCaffrey, among others, hit historic marks throughout the season …

USATSI The Jacksonville Jaguars are shaking things up on the defensive side of the ball, as they have fired defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell, per Fox Sports. NFL Media reports that Caldwell’s staff has been fired as well. The Jags are coming off of a disappointing loss to the Tennessee Titans in the regular-season finale, in which all they needed to do …

Getty Images The National Football Foundation announced the members of the 2024 College Football Hall of Fame class Monday, and it is loaded with some of the game’s greatest players of all time. The class includes 19 former players and three former coaches including legendary Marshall wide receiver Randy Moss, former Pittsburgh star wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and former Michigan …

After what Doug Pederson called a “wasted” season, the Jaguars have moved to fix things. They have fired defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell and his staff, Greg Auman of Fox reports. Caldwell spent the past two seasons coordinating the team’s defense in his first stint in that role. He previously coached linebackers for the Eagles, Cardinals, Jets and Bucs. The Jaguars …

Two hours before kickoff, Michigan fans lined up outside bars along Main Street and also along S. University, waiting to snag a seat to cheer on the Wolverines in the College Football Playoff Championship game against the Washington Huskies. Bri Anderson, a 21-year-old sophomore stood outside the Brown Jug, waiting for friends. Other friends were inside, holding a table; those …

USATSI It appears the New Orleans Saints will keep head coach Dennis Allen in 2024, but other changes to the staff are expected. According to a new report, a well-known Super Bowl-winning head coach could join New Orleans this offseason.  According to Nola.com, the Saints are considering adding Jon Gruden if he does not find a head coaching job this …

With the NFL regular season behind us, it is time for teams to begin preparing for next season. Several teams have already made the decision to change key positions within the organization, whether that be a general manager, head coach or coordinator.  Rather than scouring the scatter shot reports across social media, CBSSports.com has compiled all of those reports of interest in …