The Cowboys are bringing back linebacker Damien Wilson, the team announced. He has agreed to spot on Dallas’ practice squad. The Cowboys also agreed to terms with receiver Racey McMath and running back SaRodorick Thompson for practice squad spots. Offensive lineman La’el Collins could re-join the Cowboys on their practice report, but despite reports that a deal was done, Collins …
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Goshen set to hire new football coach Hecklinski pending board approval
Jan. 3—GOSHEN — Goshen Community Schools announced that Joseph Hecklinski will be the new head football coach of the RedHawks, pending school board approval Monday. Hecklinski would bring Division I coaching experience with him to Goshen, serving as Ball State’s recruiting coordinator and running backs coach this past season. His time with the Cardinals has also seen him serve roles …
Read More »Five Pro Bowl snubs: Bucs’ Antoine Winfield leads the way
Greg Auman NFC South Reporter Ah, Pro Bowl snubs. There isn’t even a real game anymore, and the game isn’t in Hawaii or Las Vegas but back in Orlando. But the honor of being named to the Pro Bowl remains an important currency toward building a résumé for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. So every year, when the combined …
Read More »Dexter Lawrence is Giants’ lone Pro Bowl selection
Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence is once again headed to the Pro Bowl. He will be making his second straight trip and will be – as of now – Big Blue’s lone representative at the NFL’s annual All-Star game. Named a starter for the NFC, Lawrence has 4.5 sacks with 19 QB hits and seven tackles for loss through 15 …
Read More »Brock Purdy, Tua Tagovailoa were selected to their 1st Pro Bowl as the starting quarterbacks
Brock Purdy and Tua Tagovailoa were selected to their first Pro Bowl as the starting quarterbacks for their respective conferences. It’s the first time the two starting QBs are first-time picks since the 1999 season when Pro Football Hall of Famers Peyton Manning and Kurt Warner were chosen. Purdy was one of nine players picked from the San Francisco 49ers, …
Read More »Braylon Burnside picks Mississippi State at the Under Armour All-America Game
Braylon Burnside gave the nod to Mississippi State during the Under Armour All-America Game, giving Bulldogs head coach Jeff Lebby a versatile athlete in the 2024 recruiting class. Burnside is a four-star wide receiver from Starkville, Mississippi. He picked his hometown on Wednesday over Ole Miss. In 15 games this past fall, he had 75 catches for 1,158 receiving yards …
Read More »2024 Pro Bowl snubs: Josh Allen, Antoine Winfield Jr. among notable names not selected to all-star NFL roster
The NFL has unveiled its 2024 Pro Bowl roster, compiling some of the game’s most elite players and highlighting the stellar season they were able to put together. However, this is admittedly an inexact science and always seems to leave out a handful of worthy candidates. This voting process is broken up into thirds with fans, players, and coaches all …
Read More »Former No. 2 pick suggests Bears keep Justin Fields
Former No. 2 pick suggests Bears keep Justin Fields originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago It’s about to become the biggest talking point of the Bears’ offseason if it hasn’t already catapulted to most discussions. Should the Bears stick with Justin Fields? Or, should they use the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL draft to find a new signal …
Read More »How Michigan football and Washington Huskies match up on offense, defense
For the third straight year, Michigan football got to play in a College Football Playoff semifinal, but for the first time, the Wolverines emerged with a win. Now, the maize and blue will head to Houston to face off against an elite offense in the No. 2 Washington Huskies. Washington is as good as it gets offensively in the country, …
Read More »Jaguars QB Lawrence taking ‘cautious and aggressive’ approach to returning from sprained shoulder
Trevor Lawrence is trying to be cautious and aggressive with his sprained throwing shoulder, hoping the approach could help him return to the starting lineup for Jacksonville’s pivotal regular-season finale at Tennessee on Sunday. Lawrence practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday but did not throw during the portion of practice open to reporters. He missed all of last week …
Read More »Jaire Alexander “surprised” by suspension but ready to move forward with Packers
Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander was back on the practice field with teammates Wednesday. He was looking ahead, not behind, after his team-issued, one-game suspension Alexander said he has had positive meetings with head coach Matt LaFleur and General Manager Brian Gutekunst. “I think it was definitely something to learn from,” Alexander said after practice, via Wes Hodkiewicz of the team …
Read More »‘Dream scenario’ leads to Saint Joe alum Hecklinski taking over Goshen football program
GOSHEN – Joseph Hecklinski always wanted to get into high school football coaching. The chance to do so has come about at Goshen. Hecklinski was announced as the new football coach for the RedHawks in a press release Wednesday evening. The hiring is expected to become official at Monday’s school board meeting. Hecklinski takes over for Tom Wogomon, a Goshen …
Read More »Detroit Lions: Billboard planted in support of Taylor Decker
The name Taylor Decker may forever be synonymous with NFL officiating, as the Detroit Lions offensive tackle was at the center of a mess this past week. After the Lions scored a touchdown with 23 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter of their Week 17 game against the Dallas Cowboys, they chose to attempt what would’ve been a go-ahead, two-point …
Read More »2024 Pro Bowl rosters for NFC and AFC: Tyreek Hill, Brock Purdy and CeeDee Lamb headline list
USATSI The official 2024 Pro Bowl rosters have arrived. After a diligent voting process consisting of fan votes, player votes, and coaches votes all representing a third of the equation, the rosters for the top players in the AFC and NFC have now been formed leading up to the Pro Bowl Games, which will take place in Orlando beginning on …
Read More »Eagles OC Brian Johnson: We have to get A.J. Brown more involved
A.J. Brown and the Philadelphia Eagles went from being the No. 1 seed in the NFC to potentially not even hosting a wild-card playoff game. This past week, the Eagles blew a 21-6 halftime lead and lost at home to the Arizona Cardinals (4-12). Brown logged just four receptions on five targets in the loss, which offensive coordinator Brian Johnson …
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