The Jets are expected to make Dalvin Cook’s departure official Wednesday. The running back has to clear waivers before becoming a free agent Thursday afternoon. The Ravens and Cowboys are expected to have interest in Cook if he clears waivers, according to Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports. Anderson said the Ravens has potential interest in adding Cook to their …
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J.J. McCarthy says Michigan stole signs to ‘even playing field’ with Ohio State
When answering a question about Michigan’s sign-stealing scandal on Wednesday’s College Football Playoff teleconference, Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy said most college football programs legally steal signs, including Ohio State in 2019 and 2020. “I also feel like it’s so unfortunate because there’s probably – I don’t want to say a crazy number, but I’d say a good number, 80 percent …
Read More »49ers’ Kyle Shanahan and Rams’ Sean McVay have a budding rivalry, but don’t expect many theatrics in Week 18
Sunday’s game between the 49ers and Rams continues a rich, modern rivalry between teams led by offensive minds Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay. But don’t expect the Week 18 tilt to advance football philosophies in any meaningful way. The 49ers have locked into the No. 1 seed and have already ruled out Brock Purdy (rest) and Christian McCaffrey (calf) for …
Read More »Tyreek Hill leaves Dolphins practice after fire breaks out at Florida home; family safe
Getty Images The home of Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill went up in flames on Wednesday afternoon as firefighters were seen battling the flames in Southwest Ranches. Areal footage of the scene shows Hill’s mansion engulfed in heavy smoke as rescue crews, who were seen needing to cut into the roof of the home, worked to manage the fire. Hill …
Read More »Vikings turn back to Nick Mullens at QB for Week 18 matchup vs. Lions
The Minnesota Vikings are making yet another change at quarterback with their playoff hopes on the line. Nick Mullens will get the start at quarterback for the Vikings when they take on the Detroit Lions on Sunday, head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters on Wednesday. “Like what went into the decision last week, Nick has been very effective moving the …
Read More »Ranking all 20 College Football Playoff semifinal games in four-team era as field sets for expansion in 2024
The final days of the four-team College Football Playoff are on the horizon. The landscape of the sport will see a seismic shift this fall to a 12-team playoff format that will mark the biggest change since adopting the CFP in favor of the BCS National Championship in 2014. The inaugural College Football Playoff featured Oregon knocking off reigning national …
Read More »2024 NFL Mock Draft: Bears keep Justin Fields, trade No. 1 pick within NFC; five QBs go in top-15 selections
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Read More »Vikings going back to QB Nick Mullens for must-win game against Lions
The Minnesota Vikings will be going back to Nick Mullens for their must-win Week 18 game against the Detroit Lions. “Nick has been very effective moving the team. We’ve been very explosive as an offense when he’s been in there,” head coach Kevin O’Connell said Wednesday. “Nick knows that the one area that we must focus on is the possession …
Read More »Ryan Silverfield promotes Jordon Hankins to Memphis football defensive coordinator
Jordon Hankins has been promoted to Memphis football defensive coordinator, coach Ryan Silverfield announced on Wednesday. Hankins had previously served as linebackers coach and interim defensive coordinator for the Tigers’ AutoZone Liberty Bowl win over Iowa State on Dec. 29. Hankins was elevated to interim defensive coordinator for the bowl game after Matt Barnes left for Mississippi State. “I am …
Read More »2023 NFL odds: Best Week 18 predictions, including underdog Tennessee to cover
Geoff Schwartz FOX Sports Betting Analyst The final weekend of the NFL season is always a hard one to handicap because the overwhelming majority of teams already know their postseason fate and have nothing to play for. Historically, some coaches tend to ease up on the gas pedal a bit by resting starters and lightening up the game plan. Meanwhile, …
Read More »Sean McDermott on Stefon Diggs’ slump in second half of the season: ‘We’re going to need him down the stretch’
As of late, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs has not made as much of an impact as he usually does. The Bills are still in the playoff picture and have a good chance of extending their season, but with a chance of missing it completely, they’ll want Diggs at his best for the season finale. This week, the AFC …
Read More »Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy: Team had to ‘make it an even playing field’ vs. Ohio State in sign-stealing scandal
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy fanned the flames of the program’s sign-stealing scandal and its rivalry with Ohio State on Wednesday by suggesting the No. 1 Wolverines were only trying to keep pace with the Buckeyes by engaging in a scheme that was ultimately deemed to violate the Big Ten’s Sportsmanship Policy. As part of an explanation into the messages given …
Read More »A.J. Brown defends Nick Sirianni over speculation he lost Eagles: ‘I have nothing but respect for him’
USATSI A.J. Brown won’t have the speculation run rampant on whether Nick Sirianni has lost the Philadelphia Eagles locker room. Brown defended his head coach while shooting down any reported quarrels he has with the coaching staff. “There may be things that Nick probably wanna fix about himself. Loyalty is not one of them,” Brown said, via SportsRadio WIP. “He …
Read More »The fantasy football award winners of the 2023 NFL season
I like awards and award shows, even if they drive me crazy sometimes. How could Forrest Gump win Best Picture over Pulp Fiction and Shawshank Redemption? How could Eli Manning win Super Bowl MVP over Justin Tuck in SB42? Did Mark Moseley really win the NFL MVP in 1982? A kicker? (It really happened, kids.) But it’s the time of …
Read More »Sean McVay shows patience, growth in leading young Rams to playoffs
Eric Williams NFC West Writer Sean McVay says he’s not a patient man. However, the Los Angeles Rams head coach has used more grace and gratitude in molding an initial 90-man roster that included 40 first-year players this offseason. He has nurtured that young group through a rocky season in which they stood 3-6 at one point. They are now …
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