USATSI Ahead of Tuesday afternoon’s franchise-tag deadline, the Baltimore Ravens announced they had placed the franchise tag on defensive tackle Justin Madubuike.  “We were unable to agree on a contract extension with Justin before the deadline and will use the franchise tag,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said in a statement. “Justin is a great player and person, and we will …

Tennessee offered a scholarship to 2027 offensive tackle prospect DeMarrion Johnson. “After a great conversation with Kevin Pendleton, I’m blessed to earn another offer from the University of Tennessee,” Johnson said. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound offensive tackle prospect is from Tyler Legacy High School in Tyler, Texas. There are not recruiting rankings currently for Johnson from Rivals, 247Sports, On3 or ESPN. …

Getty Images The next time the Jaguars’ social media team decides to send birthday wishes to a player during the offseason, they might want to check in with the front office first.  The Jags came across as the most cold-hearted team in the NFL on Monday after they made the decision to release Foley Fatukasi in a move came just …

Getty Images A day after retaining key free agent Mike Evans, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have secured another, on Tuesday using their 2024 franchise tag on safety Antoine Winfield Jr., guaranteeing the All-Pro veteran $17.1 million for the upcoming season, per ESPN. While this would lock Winfield in for the 2024 season, it also doesn’t preclude the team from diving …

The Texans are keeping one of their key offensive players. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Houston and tight end Dalton Schultz have agreed to terms on a three-year deal. Schultz, 27, was a pending unrestricted free agent after signing a one-year contract with the Texans last offseason. His new deal is worth a reported $36 million with $23.5 …

Corey Dennis is on the move again. After being hired as an offensive analyst at both Utah and Mississippi this offseason, the former Ohio State quarterbacks coach has been hired as Tulsa’s quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator under former Ohio State offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Kevin Wilson. Dennis’ previous roles with Utah and Ole Miss were confirmed by …

The NFL free agency period is rapidly approaching. Teams are maneuvering to get themselves in compliance with the higher-than-expected salary cap so that they can make additions to their roster beginning next week. We here at CBSSports.com have been covering free agency from every angle possible, with our positional top 10s, team needs and more. Over the next few days, …

The USC Trojans joined a premier list for Elijah Griffin, the top defensive lineman in the Class of 2025. USC Georgia, Clemson, Colorado, South Carolina, LSU, Louisville, Miami, Oregon, Florida, Duke and Alabama in the final 12. This past season, Griffin tallied 17.5 sacks, 97 tackles (67 solo), an interception and three pass breakups. Griffin is rated as the No. 3 …

Greg Auman NFC South Reporter Hours before the NFL’s deadline for such moves, the Panthers announced Tuesday morning they had placed their franchise tag on edge rusher Brian Burns, who would otherwise have become one of the league’s most coveted free agents next week. The move was widely expected, and will pay Burns $24 million in 2024, a nice raise …

Defensive back Keion Crossen is set to hit the open market. Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports that the Dolphins will release Crossen as they prepare for the start of the new league year. Crossen signed a three-year deal with the Dolphins before the 2022 season and dropping him clears his entire $2.99 million cap charge. Crossen played in 16 regular …

Four-star wide receiver recruit CJ Wiley is projected to commit to the Georgia Bulldogs. Wiley is a talented in-state recruit that plays high school football for Milton High School in Alpharetta, Georgia. On3 recruiting expert Jeremy Johnson projected that Wiley would commit to Georgia. Wiley is ranked as the No. 210 recruit in the class of 2025. The 6-foot-4, 190-pound …

Dak Prescott might be in a tricky spot for an established starting quarterback in 2024, but he doesn’t seem to be sweating over his contract situation.  The Dallas Cowboys signal-caller seemed more than hopeful that both sides will come to a resolution on his contact status when he spoke with reporters at a Children’s Cancer Fund event.  “I’m definitely confident,” …

The New England Patriots have the most cap space in the NFL at around $101.7 million (per Over The Cap), a new head coach, along with many new assistant coaches and as they enter a new era, the changes and additions to the team will continue. The Patriots have the No. 3 overall pick and if they do not trade …

Derwin James Jr. is a three-time Pro Bowler for the Los Angeles Chargers, and new defensive coordinator Jesse Minter wants to take full advantage of the 27-year-old safety’s multifaceted skill set. “I’m really, really excited about Derwin, and I’ve gotten a chance to get to know him a little bit, just an unbelievable person, unbelievable leader,” Minter told the Chargers …

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