Eagles notebook: Enough talking — time to show it on the field originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia TAMPA — The time for talking is over. That was the feeling inside the Eagles’ locker room for much of this week as the team prepared to face the Buccaneers on Monday night. After weeks of talking about vibes and potential solutions, …
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Former Alabama football running back chosen in phase two
The 2024 UFL Super Draft, the second phase of the newly-formed league’s dispersal draft, took place Monday. Another former Alabama football player was selected, making six total through the draft’s two parts. Bo Scarbrough played three years as a running back for the Crimson Tide under Nick Saban from 2015-17, winning national championship rings in 2015 and 2017. Scarbrough was …
Read More »Baker Mayfield is officially active
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is active for Monday Night Football. That was expected despite Mayfield being questionable with ankle and rib injuries. Mayfield missed Thursday’s practice with his injuries and was limited Friday and Saturday. He injured his ankle in the Week 18 win over the Panthers after injuring his ribs in Week 17. The Bucs’ inactives are receiver Rakim …
Read More »Georgia projected to land 5-star DL Elijah Griffin
2025 five-star defensive lineman Elijah Griffin is projected to sign with the Georgia Bulldogs, according to On3. Griffin (6-foot-5, 285 pounds) plays for Savannah Christian Prep High School in Savannah, Georgia. He is rated as the No. 1 defensive lineman, the No. 1 player in the state and the No. 3 recruit overall in his class, per On3 rankings. Griffin …
Read More »Titans request interview with Thomas Brown
The Titans have added Panthers offensive coordinator Thomas Brown to their list of head coaching candidates. Kimberley A. Martin of ESPN reports that the the Titans have requested permission to interview Brown. The Titans fired Mike Vrabel last week. Brown interviewed with the Texans for their head coaching vacancy, but wound up joining Frank Reich’s staff in Carolina after the …
Read More »Michigan football S Makari Paige makes NFL draft decision
Michigan football lost out on a lot of talent that decided to turn to the NFL draft instead of returning. Sunday was the day that most now-former Wolverines chose to announce their departures while Monday has been mostly players saying they’re coming back — save for offensive tackle Trente Jones. There are still a few holdouts, but we got an …
Read More »Steelers make a game of it as injuries pile up
The Steelers aren’t going down without a fight. In a game that looked like a blowout early, Pittsburgh has slowly and methodically fought its way back in, and it’s now 24-17 Bills with 10 minutes left in the fourth quarter. The Bills’ defense has been devastated by injuries, including linebacker Terrel Bernard who is out for the game with an …
Read More »Florida State football adds transfer linebacker, 5th transfer from Alabama
Another day, another addition to the Tuscaloosa to Tallahassee pipeline for Florida State football. Linebacker Shawn Murphy became the fifth former Crimson Tide player to transfer to the Seminoles in the NCAA Transfer Portal when he committed to FSU on Monday. Murphy entered the transfer portal following the retirement of legendary head coach Nick Saban last Wednesday. He wrapped up …
Read More »Buccaneers take early 10-0 lead on Eagles
The Buccaneers have outgained the Eagles 134 to 19. They have outscored the visitors 10-0. It could be worse. Tampa Bay reached the Philadelphia 10 on its opening drive but settled for a chip-shot, 28-yard Chase McLaughlin field goal. On their second drive, the Bucs went 79 yards in four plays. It could have been even quicker, but Mike Evans …
Read More »Four-star QB TJ Lateef puts Colorado in top seven
Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders and his staff have been actively recruiting class of 2025 prospects this offseason. Despite missing out on top-ranked quarterback Bryce Underwood, who committed to LSU, the Buffs are trending well with several other current high school juniors. On Saturday, 2025 four-star QB TJ Lateef dropped his top seven schools, and Colorado was included, per …
Read More »Bills take care of Steelers, set up Divisional Round showdown with Chiefs
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz reacts to the Buffalo Bills beating the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wildcard Round to set up a showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs and host Patrick Mahomes’ first road playoff game. Video Transcript [AUDIO LOGO] JASON FITZ: Neither the snow nor the Steelers could slow down the Bills as Buffalo beats Pittsburgh in the AFC Wild …
Read More »Notre Dame makes cut for key 2025 in-state target
Notre Dame is already off to a hot start in building their 2025 recruiting class but there remains plenty of work still to do. One of the key remaining targets for the Irish cut his list of potential schools to 10 and the good news for Notre Dame is that they made the cut. Four-star cornerback Mark Zackery of Ben …
Read More »Falcons interview Bill Belichick
It would be fitting if it lasted 28 minutes and three seconds. Either way, Bill Belichick has interviewed with the Falcons for the team’s head-coaching vacancy. The Falcons announced on Monday night that the interview has been completed. Belichick and the Patriots parted ways four days ago. Belichick had one year left on his contract, but Patriots owner Robert Kraft …
Read More »Where Ryan Williams fits in Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer’s juggling act
It’s a relatively safe guess that Alabama athletics director Greg Byrne didn’t inquire whether Kalen DeBoer can juggle when he interviewed the new UA football coach. Not in the literal sense, anyway. But it won’t take long to know how well Alabama football’s new coach can handle multiple balls in the air. Assembling a coaching staff, recruiting, and retention of …
Read More »Baker Mayfield leads rout of Eagles to set up 2nd-round matchup with Lions
Baker Mayfield and the Bucs obliterated the Eagles Monday night. (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) The Philadelphia Eagles followed up a trip to the Super Bowl with a 10-1 start that had them in control of the NFC. They ended their season Monday with a sixth loss in seven games in a 32-9 wild-card defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Baker Mayfield …
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