Daily Archives: March 9, 2024

49ers awarded NFL-most five compensatory 2024 draft picks

49ers awarded NFL-most five compensatory 2024 draft picks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The NFL on Friday awarded the 49ers five compensatory picks for next month’s draft, including one selection that goes to the Washington Commanders to complete the Chase Young trade. San Francisco holds 11 scheduled selections with the 2024 NFL Draft scheduled for Thursday, April 25, …

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Broncos release Chris Manhertz – Yahoo Sports

The Broncos parted ways with safety Justin Simmons on Thursday and they dispatched another veteran player Friday. It was tight end Chris Manhertz this time. The NFL’s daily transaction wire brings word that they have released Manhertz ahead of the start of the league year next week. Manhertz signed a two-year deal with the team last year and was set …

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Raiders re-sign Ameer Abdullah – Yahoo Sports

For the third straight year, veteran running back Ameer Abdullah is signing a contract with the Raiders. Abdullah signed today, the team announced. He also signed one-year contracts with the Raiders in March of 2022 and March of 2023. The 30-year-old Abdullah played in all 17 games for the Raiders last season. He played a backup role on offense but …

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Best recruiter in Mountain West football? It’s a Colorado State assistant

Nov 11, 2023; Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; Colorado State Rams assistant coach – wide receivers Chad Savage talks to his team during the second quarter against the San Diego State Aztecs at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports Colorado State has the best recruiter in the Mountain West on its coaching staff. That’s what …

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Report: Russell Wilson is visiting with Steelers now

After meeting with the Giants in New Jersey on Thursday, Russell Wilson departed for Pittsburgh on Friday. He currently is at the Steelers team facility, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports. The quarterback is expected to meet with other teams, including possibly the Raiders. The Broncos granted Wilson permission to meet with teams ahead of his official release at the …

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Rutgers women’s soccer spending spring break in Europe

For Rutgers women’s soccer, the upcoming spring break is a little different this year. The Scarlet Knights are in Europe until March 17, visiting England and Scotland. After sightseeing during the day, their nights will be filled with games against various professional organizations. Their first stop will be in London, where Rutgers will see Premier League and Champions League matches …

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Alabama football bolsters thin WR corps by moving freshman TE to receiver

The Alabama football team entered spring practice lacking experience at the wide receiver position, with Kendrick Law, Kobe Prentice and transfer Germie Bernard having seen the most game action. And while freshman Caleb Odom might not offer anything in the experience department, he’s at least added to the competition from a numbers standpoint with a move from tight end to …

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Ravens announce four-year extension for Justin Madubuike

The Ravens announced a four-year contract extension for defensive tackle Justin Madubuike on Friday. According to multiple reports, the deal reportedly is worth $98 million with $75.5 million in total guarantees and $53.5 million at signing. If accurate, he would be the second-highest paid defensive tackle in annual average ($24.5 million) behind only Aaron Donald ($31.667 million), though Chris Jones …

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