Getty Jordan Poyer is staying inside the AFC East. The former Buffalo Bills All-Pro safety has agreed to terms with the Miami Dolphins, according to his agents (via NFL Media). Poyer was among the recent players whom the Bills released. The soon-to-be 33-year-old veteran is set to join a Dolphins secondary that is currently headlined by Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen …
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2024 NFL free agency & trade roundup: Fantasy impact of Derrick Henry, Diontae Johnson moves and more
The NFL news cycle is in full swing with free agency and trade news coming fast and furious. What does it mean for fantasy football in 2024? Matt Harmon breaks down the key signings, deals and speculation by position to help you sort through it all. You can also follow all of the latest developments with Yahoo Sports’ NFL free …
Read More »Saban is the greatest of all time, but he missed the mark on Capitol Hill
AP Images When the lightbulb was invented, candlemakers said the world was changing. When Henry Ford rolled out his first car, horse-and-buggy makers complained. Same with the cell phone, the personal computer and so much else in our lives. And now a new age has come to college football and coaches set in their ways, happy to make millions upon …
Read More »Flames drop Topi Ronni after 1-year prison sentence for rape
Mar 12, 2024, 07:16 PM ET CALGARY, Alberta — The Calgary Flames renounced their rights to draft pick Topi Ronni on Tuesday after the 19-year-old was sentenced in his native Finland for a rape that occurred when he was a minor. Ronni was given a one-year suspended prison sentence by the District Court of Helsinki, his Finnish Elite League team …
Read More »2024 NFL free agent rankings: Top 50 players available include Calvin Ridley, Justin Simmons and more
1 He’s aging, returning from injury and still lacks a defining postseason run. But even consistent quarterback play is tough to find, and Cousins is still a borderline top-10 pocket passer with an eye for the big play. (SIGNING with Falcons)2 Back in full form after a couple of injury-riddled seasons, Hunter remains one of the most productive and physically …
Read More »UCF football kicks off spring practice with new faces, including Arkansas transfer KJ Jefferson
ORLANDO, Fla. – There were some new and familiar faces on the practice field Monday morning as UCF kicked off spring football. Quarterback KJ Jefferson, who transferred to UCF from Arkansas this semester, had to shake off a few nerves. “It was good. I had a little nervousness going out there. Didn’t know what to expect. But I got over …
Read More »Texans, star pass rusher Danielle Hunter reportedly agree to deal
Four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Danielle Hunter has agreed to a two-year, $49 million contract with the Houston Texans, per multiple reports. NFL Media first reported the move. Most of the contract, $48 million to be exact, is guaranteed, representing a significant commitment to the man who has reached the Pro Bowl in four of the past five seasons and …
Read More »Jordan Poyer agrees to one-year deal with Dolphins
The Dolphins are signing free agent safety Jordan Poyer to a one-year deal, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Poyer, 32, will play next to Jevon Holland in Miami. He was part of the salary cap purge in Buffalo last week, joining Mitch Morse, Tre’Davious White, Deonte Harty and Siran Neal on the transactions wire with their release. Poyer re-signed with …
Read More »East Coast Spotlight: Five notable visits for top prospects
Rivals.com Visit season is clicking on all cylinders right now and prospects from every corner of the country are taking trips to get a closer look at some of their top programs. We take a look at five of the most surprising and interesting upcoming visits this week, starting today in the East region. RIVALS CAMP SERIES LOS ANGELES: WR/TE …
Read More »Saquon Barkley signing with Eagles in NFL free agency: Two-time Pro Bowler ditches Giants for NFC East rival
After spending the first six seasons of his career in New York, Saquon Barkley is finally leaving the Big Apple, but he won’t be leaving the NFC East. CBS Sports HQ NFL Insider Josina Anderson has reported that the running back has agreed to terms on a three-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. According to ESPN, the $37.75 million deal …
Read More »Playing career of Georgia football sophomore ends due to health issues
A Georgia football football sophomore who was rated the nation’s No. 2 tight end prospect in the 2023 recruiting cycle is ending his college career. Pearce Spurlin will take a medical disqualification due to a congenital heart condition that was already being monitored, coach Kirby Smart said Tuesday morning before the Bulldogs began spring practices. Smart said Spurling made the …
Read More »NFL free agency 2024: Top 10 free agents available for Day 2 include Calvin Ridley, Tyron Smith and more
The first day of NFL free agency didn’t disappoint, as several big names went off the board in one of the bigger days of transactions in recent memory. Kirk Cousins signed with the Atlanta Falcons, Saquon Barkley signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, and Brian Burns was traded to the New York Giants to highlight a day full of activity. After …
Read More »2024 NFL free agency team-by-team grades: Falcons, Packers, Eagles earn top marks, Cowboys confuse
The 2024 NFL offseason is operating at full power. Many high-profile players already moved on to new football homes including quarterback Kirk Cousins, who moved on from the Minnesota Vikings to the Atlanta Falcons. Edge rusher Brian Burns was traded from the Carolina Panthers to the New York Giants and signed a new deal. Running back Saquon Barkley, who left …
Read More »Bears free agency tracker: All the moves Ryan Poles has made
Bears free agency tracker: All the moves Ryan Poles has made originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Chicago Bears wasted no time making moves at the outset of free agency this year. In fact, they got a head start by agreeing to deals with a couple of players before the official negotiating window opened on Monday morning. Here’s all …
Read More »Former South Walton football star forced to end college career
A Georgia football football sophomore who was rated the nation’s No. 2 tight end prospect in the 2023 recruiting cycle is ending his college career. Pearce Spurlin will take a medical disqualification due to a congenital heart condition that was already being monitored, coach Kirby Smart said Tuesday morning before the Bulldogs began spring practices. The 6-foot-7, 230-pound Spurlin, from …
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