The Denver Broncos are in flux. And that’s putting it lightly. Days after announcing plans to release Russell Wilson, the once-heralded quarterback who cost them a fortune for two tumultuous seasons, the team has also cut ties with longtime leader Justin Simmons, sacrificing one of the roster’s most accomplished veterans in the name of direly sought salary-cap space. This turnover was …
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Four-star Peach State IOL sets Florida visit date in late March
The opening of the college football contact period means that the Florida Gators will be rolling the red carpet back out for some of the top prospects from around the nation. While names have already popped up for the opening weekend, the remainder of the month’s schedule is also filling out as well. Four-star interior offensive lineman Juan Gaston out …
Read More »Panthers sign Forsling, Gadjovich to multiyear extensions
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Gustav Forsling came to the Florida Panthers four years ago simply looking for a chance. He earned a whole lot more. Forsling – the NHL’s leader in plus-minus this season by a wide margin – and the Panthers have agreed to an eight-year extension, the team announced Thursday. He was slated to be an unrestricted free …
Read More »2024 NFL Free Agency Primer
Quarterback and running back written by Patrick Daugherty. Receiver and tight end written by Denny Carter. The “legal tampering” period begins Monday, with free agency formally kicking off on Wednesday. As we know by now, deals will begin to flood in on Monday, with the official Wednesday kickoff more of a suggestion than a rule. With the salary cap continuing …
Read More »Blue-chip OT has Florida in top 5, sets official visit this summer
Florida football may have appeared to be in a lull of late but behind the scenes Bill Napier and Co. continue to press on on the recruiting front. While focused on the upcoming opening of the contact period, they are also keeping an eye on the more long-term view as well. The Gators are hoping to host the top prospects …
Read More »Panthers could start rebuild with these 5 under-the-radar free agents
Greg Auman NFC South Reporter Carolina has a new coach and general manager in place, and the rebranding begins in earnest with the start of free agency next week and the first chance to bring in the new players tasked with getting the Panthers back to winning football. Carolina doesn’t have a massive budget for free-agent spending, though that could …
Read More »2024 NFL free agency matchmaker for each AFC team: Ravens add power with Josh Jacobs, Bills get new WR weapon
We are now mere days away from the start of the new NFL league year. Teams are preparing themselves by making cap-saving moves, gearing up for the free agency period that will begin in earnest next week. Our team here at CBSSports.com has been covering free agency from every conceivable angle, with our positional top 10s, team needs and more. …
Read More »2024 NFL free agency matchmaker for NFC teams: Kirk Cousins boosts Falcons; Justin Simmons bolsters Panthers D
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, …
Read More »Zaydrius Rainey-Sale Commits to 2025 All-American Bowl
Zaydrius Rainey-Sale.jpg Linebacker Zaydrius Rainey-Sale (Spanaway, WA/ Bethel High School), the four-star prospect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2025 All-American Bowl. Having been selected to play in the twenty fifth edition of the All-American Bowl, Rainey-Sale will play in the annual East vs. West matchup on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The …
Read More »Broncos cut safety Justin Simmons in fallout from Russell Wilson separation
The Denver Broncos are releasing safety Justin Simmons in the fallout from the Russell Wilson separation, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team didn’t immediately announce the move. Simmons immediately becomes one of the best veterans available when free agency begins next week. A second-team …
Read More »Latest buzz on Giants free agent Saquon Barkley: Eagles have interest
The Giants did not use the franchise tag on Saquon Barkley, allowing him to hit free agency. Here is the latest buzz on the running back… March 7, 10:59 a.m. For Giants fans, seeing Barkley in another NFC East team’s uniform would be a nightmare, but it sounds like there’s a real possibility that Barkley stays in the division. According …
Read More »Recruiting prediction entered for five-star OT Michael Fasusi to Texas
Texas could be trending to land another five-star offensive lineman as it continues to build into an SEC competitor. And not just any five-star, but one who could end up a Top 10 player when all is said and done. Inside Texas’ Eric Nahlin predicts Texas to bring in Lewisville (TX) offensive tackle Michael Fasusi. And while several ratings updates …
Read More »Tony Pollard landing spots: Best fits for RB include returning to Cowboys, going to Texans
Dallas Cowboys fans spent all of 2022 clamoring for running back Tony Pollard to be the lead back instead of 2016 fourth overall pick Ezekiel Elliott. There was great reason for that desire, too, given Pollard’s 5.9 yards per touch led the NFL among the 30 players with 200 or more touches that year. Fast forward to 2023, Elliott becomes …
Read More »Giants TE Darren Waller says retirement decision coming ‘pretty soon,’ says ‘it could go either direction’
The 2023 NFL season marked Darren Waller’s first with the New York Giants. And it could be his last. The Pro Bowl tight end contemplated retirement immediately following the year, according to the New York Post. Waller has not decided whether he will play in 2024 as he is currently weighing is options. “I’m undecided at the moment,” Waller told …
Read More »Four-star Oklahoma offensive lineman to visit Nebraska in April
The Nebraska Cornhuskers will be hosting four-star offensive lineman Broderick Shull in April according to Rivals’ Nebraska site, Inside Nebraska. According to Shull’s Rivals profile, he’ll be visiting Nebraska on April 20. The 6-foot-6, 280-pound offensive lineman has a dozen offers in his recruitment including Auburn, Boston College, Cincinnati, Duke, Illinois, Kansas State, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, TCU, Texas Tech, and …
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