Getty Images The Philadelphia Eagles rewarded Michael Clay for having one of the best special teams units in the NFL this past season, signing him to a contract extension, according to the NFL Media. Clay turned around the Eagles’ special teams unit in 2023, as it had the biggest jump in Rick Gosselin’s annual special teams rankings — leaping from 31st …
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Luke Getsy: It will be fun digging into this quarterback draft class
The Raiders were expected to be in the market for quarterback help this offseason when they thought Jimmy Garoppolo would be available for the entire year, but they’re almost certainly going to be hunting for one now that they’re expected to release Jimmy Garoppolo in the wake of his two-game suspension. Offensive coordinator Luke Getsy will have a hand in …
Read More »Sooners offer Amari and Xavier Sabb, brothers of Michigan transfer Keon Sabb
The Oklahoma Sooners made a couple of offers today to a family that they’re very familiar with. The Sooners offered Amari Sabb, an athlete in the 2026 recruiting class. His younger brother Xavier Sabb also received an offer and is a wide receiver in the 2027 class. Neither Amari or Xavier have evaluations yet, but each player has a number …
Read More »NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 2024: Live stream, TV info, how to watch online, start time, rosters, teams
The annual NBA All-Star Celebrity Game returns on Friday in Indianapolis, and there’s plenty of star athletes and celebrities that will be competing. Among those that will be participating is Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud, Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons, and former Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace. NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe and ESPN personality Stephen A. …
Read More »Tom Brady clears the air why he didn’t re-sign with Patriots after making surprising exit in 2020 offseason
During the 2020 offseason, the biggest question in the NFL revolved around Tom Brady and what he was going to do. After 20 seasons with the Patriots, Brady was about to hit free agency for the first time in his career. After playing out his contract with the Patriots, there was some who thought that Brady might end up re-signing …
Read More »Chiefs pick up option on Chris Jones’ contract, retain right to franchise tag All-Pro DT, per report
Getty Images One of the top items on the Kansas City Chiefs’ offseason to-do list has to do with All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones, who’s among the best players at his position and looking for a new deal. On Friday, the Chiefs made the decision to pick up an option in his contract, which both pays Jones the $4.25 million …
Read More »Michigan football recruiting under Sherrone Moore: Staff moves, QB battle, 2025 updates from CFB insiders
The 2024 Michigan football coaching staff is close to being completed after new head coach Sherrone Moore hired Houston Texans assistant Stephen Adegoke as the team’s defensive backs coach. Adegoke was part of Michigan’s program as an analyst for the 2021 season before gaining pro experience with the 49ers and Texans. Now that Moore is putting the finishing touches on …
Read More »Steelers submit bid to host NFL Draft in either 2026 or 2027; what to expect if Pittsburgh holds event
Getty Images One of the biggest events on the NFL calendar may be coming to Pittsburgh. The Steelers announced on Friday they have submitted a bid for Pittsburgh to host the NFL Draft in either 2026 or 2027. The Steelers are hoping to land the next available NFL Draft, with the event going to Detroit this upcoming spring and Green Bay in …
Read More »Luke Getsy praises Justin Fields as the Raiders consider their QB options
The Raiders are expected to be in the quarterback market this offseason. The Bears, who own the No. 1 overall pick, could trade Justin Fields this offseason. The Raiders have hired Fields’ former offensive coordinator, Luke Getsy. It begs the question: Would the Raiders have interest in Fields if the Bears choose to put him on the market? During his …
Read More »4-star OL Mason Short names top schools
Four-star offensive line recruit Mason Short, who recently decommitted from the Alabama Crimson Tide, has named his top schools. The Crimson Tide did not make the cut of Short’s latest top schools. Short decommitted from Alabama after visiting the University of Georgia and a few days after Nick Saban retired. Short’s top schools are Georgia, Clemson, Kentucky, and Ohio State. …
Read More »Way-too-early 2024 NFL playoff predictions: Why Colts, Commanders will rise
The 2023 NFL season is officially over, which means it’s time to look ahead to next season. We don’t have a clear picture of what each team’s roster will look like when the 2024-25 season kicks off in September, with April’s upcoming draft and free agency still to come before then, but Colin Cowherd already has an inkling of which …
Read More »Chiefs retain key member of coaching staff with contract extension after winning Super Bowl LVIII
Getty Images Andy Reid is keeping the band together. Two days after inking defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo to a contract extension, the Chiefs have announced that they have extended the contract of special teams coordinator Dave Toub. The 61-year-old Toub was part of Reid’s initial coaching staff in Kansas City and has been with Reid for his entire Chiefs tenure. …
Read More »Pac-12 parts ways with Commissioner George Kliavkoff, who oversaw demise of league with realignment
The Pac-12 is parting ways with Commissioner George Kliavkoff after the former MGM executive oversaw the demise of the once-powerful league during a wave of conference realignment last year. The Pac-12 Board of Directors announced the move Friday in a two-sentence news release, saying the conference and Kliavkoff “mutually agreed to part ways, effective February 29, 2024.” “More details about …
Read More »Usher explains why collaboration with Justin Bieber for Super Bowl halftime show did not come to fruition
Getty Images When Usher took the stage for the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show, fans were hoping to see pop star Justin Bieber make a cameo appearance. Despite speculation that Usher and Bieber would team up, that moment never came, and Usher has now explained why. Usher and Bieber have worked on several projects together throughout their careers, so it …
Read More »A Timeline: How Brady replaced Bledsoe and sparked Pats dynasty
A Timeline: How Brady replaced Bledsoe and sparked Pats dynasty originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Apple TV+’s new “The Dynasty” docuseries tells the story of the New England Patriots’ incredible 20-year run led by Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. However, that story can’t properly be told without Brady’s predecessor. The first two episodes of the series explain how Drew …
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