The Green Bay Packers have turned their backfield on its head. Off the heels of agreeing to terms with former Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, the team released veteran running back Aaron Jones. On top of Jacobs’ arrival, this severing of ties with Jones comes after contract talks between him and the Packers broke down. Jones was entering the final …
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Why did Michigan beat Alabama in Rose Bowl? Joel Klatt invokes Nick Saban to explain
Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt believes he knows why Michigan was able to beat Alabama football in the College Football Playoff Semifinal. The Wolverines beat the Crimson Tide 27-20 on New Year’s Day in the Rose Bowl before finishing a perfect season over Washington in the National Championship Game, claiming its first championship since splitting with Nebraska in 1997. REQUIRED …
Read More »Dolphins’ Terron Armstead ‘coming back’ for 2024: Pro Bowl LT adjusts contract, holds off on retirement
Getty Images Terron Armstead isn’t retiring just yet. The Miami Dolphins’ Pro Bowl left tackle agreed to an adjusted contract with the team. “It’s done and I’m coming back,” Armstead told NFL Network. Armstead said after the 2023 NFL season that he would “take his time” deciding whether to return for another year. Now the Miami Dolphins star lineman is holding off …
Read More »Report: DE Leonard Floyd, 49ers agree to two-year, $20M contract
Report: DE Leonard Floyd, 49ers agree to two-year, $20M contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers have reinforced their defensive line. San Francisco agreed to terms with edge rusher Leonard Floyd on a two-year, $20 million contract that includes $12 million guaranteed in year one, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported on Monday, citing a source. Floyd, 31, …
Read More »DE Leonard Floyd agrees to sign two-year deal with 49ers
Defensive end Leonard Floyd has agreed to a two-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers. The deal has a $20 million base with $12 million guaranteed and can be worth up to $24 million, NFL Media reported. Floyd confirmed the news himself with a greeting for 49ers fans on social media: Floyd spent last season with the Buffalo Bills, where …
Read More »2024 NFL free agency: Packers to sign former Giants safety Xavier McKinney to four-year, $68M deal, per report
Getty Images A staple of Packers former defensive coordinator Joe Berry’s last two seasons in Green Bay were missed assignments in coverage, particularly on the back end of the secondary. The Packers ranked 22nd in points per drive (2.0), 25th in scoring percentage (39%), 20th in yards per play (5.4) and 25th in third-down percentage in 2023 (41%). Packers general …
Read More »Georgia football G-Day kickoff time, broadcast plan announced
The Georgia football spring game now has a start time and broadcast network finalized. The April 13 intrasquad scrimmage, known as G-Day, is set for 1 p.m in Sanford Stadium. It won’t be televised, but will be available on streaming on ESPN+ and SEC Network+ for eligible subscribers. That’s among eight SEC spring games that will be shown that day …
Read More »NFL free agency 2024: Packers signing Pro Bowl RB Josh Jacobs to four-year, $48 million deal, per report
Getty Images The Green Bay Packers are bolstering their backfield with one of the top running backs on the market. The club is signing former Las Vegas Raiders back Josh Jacobs to a four-year, $48 million deal, according to NFL Media. The specific terms of Jacobs’ deal with the Packers were not immediately disclosed. The deal can’t become official until …
Read More »Is Justin Fields destined for backup duty? NFL expert weighs in on Bears QB’s future
Is Justin Fields destined for backup duty? NFL expert weighs in on Bears QB’s future originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears trade market for Justin Fields appeared to take a hit on Monday when the Falcons reportedly agreed to a free agent deal with longtime Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. Now what was expected to be a robust market …
Read More »RB Josh Jacobs reportedly signing with Packers
Running back Josh Jacobs has agreed to sign with the Green Bay Packers on Monday, according to multiple reports. In turn, the Packers are reportedly releasing former Pro Bowler Aaron Jones. Jacobs’ contract with the Raiders is worth potentially $48 million over four years, according to NFL Media. Jacobs spent the first five seasons of his NFL career with the …
Read More »Florida baseball drops out of top 10 in Week 4 USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
A 2-2 week against UCF and Saint Mary’s has Florida down four spots to No. 11 on the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. The Week 4 update saw many changes, including a complete shakeup of the top 10. Arkansas is the new team to beat at No. 1, but five teams earned first-place votes this week. LSU stayed put at …
Read More »Panthers signing Robert Hunt: Former Dolphins guard getting five-year, $100 million deal, per report
Getty Images The Carolina Panthers offensive line was straight up horrendous in 2023. Their quarterback pressure rate of 41.1% was the fourth-worst in the NFL last season while they surrendered 65 sacks, tied for the second-most allowed by any team in the league with the Washington Commanders. On the first day of the free agent legal-tampering period, they are rectifying …
Read More »NFL free agency 2024: Packers releasing Aaron Jones after agreeing to terms with Josh Jacobs, per report
USATSI The Green Bay Packers have turned their backfield on its head. Off the heels of agreeing to terms with former Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, the team is set to release veteran back Aaron Jones, according to NFL Media. On top of Jacobs’ arrival, this severing of ties with Jones comes after contract talks between him and the Packers …
Read More »LSU commit Dakorien Moore wins MVP at Under Armour Camp
LSU’s prized recruit in the 2025 recruiting class was recently awarded the On3 MVP award for his performance at the Under Armour Next+ All-American Dallas Camp. Dakorien Moore is a 5-foot-1, 175-pound, five-star wide receiver who is ranked as the No. 1 wide receiver in the class by every recruiting site. Moore committed to LSU on August 12, 2023, and …
Read More »Giants signing Devin Singletary to replace Saquon Barkley in 2024 NFL free agency, per report
Getty Images Hours after losing Saquon Barkley to the rival Philadelphia Eagles, the New York Giants have found a new running back, agreeing to terms on a contract with former Houston Texans starter Devin Singletary, according to NFL Media. It’s a three-year, $16.5 million deal worth up to $19.5 million, ESPN reports. The 26-year-old Singletary is just the latest in …
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