The Tennessee Titans might have found their Derrick Henry replacement. Running back Tony Pollard is expected to sign a deal to join the Titans, FOX Sports’ Ben Arthur confirmed. KPRC first reported the news. Pollard will receive a three-year, $24 million deal, according to ESPN. Pollard figures to become the team’s lead running back. Titans legend Derrick Henry became …
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2024 NFL free agency: D’Andre Swift, Bears agree to three-year deal worth reported $24 million
Getty Images The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms on a three-year deal with running back D’Andre Swift, according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones. On the financial side, NFL Media notes that Swift will get a total of $24 million, and $16.5 million of that will come over the first two years of the deal. The deal …
Read More »Alabama football, Kalen DeBoer pick up commitment from 2025 4-star wide receiver Derick Smith
Alabama football and Kalen DeBoer picked up another commitment in its 2025 pledge class in four-star wide receiver Derick Smith, per On3. Smith, out of Southside High School in Selma, Alabama becomes the fourth in-state commit and fifth overall in the Crimson Tide’s 2025 class, joining Anthony Rogers (Montgomery, AL), Antonio Coleman (Saraland, AL), Myles Johnson (Brewton, AL) and Zymear …
Read More »Dion Dawkins contract extension: Bills extending left tackle with three-year, $60.5 million deal, per report
Getty Images The Buffalo Bills are keeping Josh Allen’s blind-side protector in place for a while longer. Left tackle Dion Dawkins will sign a three-year contract extension worth $60.5 million, according to ESPN. After initially giving fans a scare by seemingly tweeting goodbye to Buffalo, Dawkins posted, “Yall are cra why would ever Leave Buffalo im never leaving guy Im …
Read More »Bears free agency: D’Andre Swift to Chicago on three-year deal, reports say
Bears free agency: D’Andre Swift to Chicago on three-year deal, reports say originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The NFL’s “legal tampering” window opened on Monday, and the Chicago Bears wasted no time in snatching up a free agent running back. According to multiple reports, former Philadelphia Eagles back D’Andre Swift is coming to Chicago on a three-year deal. According …
Read More »Notre Dame football has two of the top returning defensive tackles according to PFF
One unit that Notre Dame football shouldn’t have many worries about this coming season is at defensive tackle. The Irish saw two major contributors at the position return, Howard Cross III and rylie mills, solidifying the middle of the defensive line. Both players were named by Pro Football Focus in their top 10 returning defensive tackles for the 2024 season. …
Read More »Fantasy hockey preview – Roslovic, Chrona offer surprise value
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comMar 11, 2024, 12:00 PM ET CloseSean Allen is a fantasy analyst for ESPN.com. He was the 2008 and 2009 Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hockey Writer of the Year. You can tweet him @seanard. Week 22 of the fantasy season, which has a good chance of being the final week of the regular season depending on …
Read More »Colts reportedly agree to three-year deal with franchise-tagged WR Michael Pittman
After placing the franchise tag on Michael Pittman, the Indianapolis Colts are keeping the standout receiver in town for the foreseeable future. Pittman and the Colts are expected to finalize a new deal as soon as Monday, NFL Media reported. It’ll be a three-year, $70 million deal with $46 million guaranteed, according to NFL Media. The Colts’ decision to keep …
Read More »Louis Rees-Zammit: I’m telling myself I’ve played my last game of rugby
While Louis Rees-Zammit hopes his rugby career is behind him as he tries to forge a future in the NFL, he is keeping a close watch on Wales’ fortunes without him – PA/David Davies All roads lead to March 20 for Louis Rees-Zammit, the pivotal date at the end of his 10-week stint in the NFL’s International Player Pathway programme …
Read More »Auburn to host 2026 CB Nassir McCoy this weekend
One of the most popular prospects from the class of 2026 will kick off his round of spring visits this weekend by taking a trip to Auburn. According to a report by On3’s Chad Simmons, 2026 cornerback Nassir McCoy will be on campus this weekend, his first of the spring. McCoy has also scheduled visits to Alabama, Ohio State, Tennessee, …
Read More »Bears share plan for new domed stadium inside city of Chicago, shift plans from building at Arlington heights
The Chicago Bears have plans for a new home stadium, shifting gears from their previous plan at Arlington Heights, the team confirmed Monday morning. The team is planning to build a publicly owned domed lakefront stadium and will invest over $2 billion in private money into the project. “The Chicago Bears are proud to contribute over $2 billion to build …
Read More »Report: 49ers have approached Juice about 2024 salary reduction
Report: 49ers have approached Juice about 2024 salary reduction originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As the start of NFL free agency officially kicks off this week with the negotiating period beginning Monday, news is circulating around 49ers veteran fullback Kyle Juszczyk. San Francisco has approached Juszczyk about a salary reduction for the 2024 season, Pro Football Network NFL …
Read More »Carolina Hurricanes re-sign F Brendan Lemieux to 1-year deal
Mar 11, 2024, 11:29 AM ET The Carolina Hurricanes are bringing back forward Brendan Lemieux on a one-year extension for the 2024-25 season. The deal is worth the league minimum $775,000 for the former second-round pick, who turns 28 on Friday. “Brendan has brought an element of toughness to our lineup,” Hurricanes general manager Don Waddell said in Monday’s announcement. …
Read More »Tee Higgins landing spots: WR requests trade from Bengals after no progress on long-term deal
If he gets his way, Tee Higgins will be playing his football somewhere other than Cincinnati next season. The Bengals wideout has requested a trade, according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones, because the team has not had any discussion with him about a long-term contract extension. The Bengals placed the franchise tag on Higgins ahead of the …
Read More »Three-star edge rusher Landon Brooks commits to Purdue football
WEST LAFAYETTE — Landon Brooks is staying close to home. The 6-foot-6 edge rusher from Delta High School in Muncie announced on social media Monday morning he’s committed to Purdue football’s 2025 recruiting class. Brooks is coming off a season where he helped Delta win its first sectional championship since 2016, compiling 72 tackles, including 19.5 for loss and 6.5 …
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