Getty Images The New York Giants claim they still have full faith in Daniel Jones as their quarterback, but they’ve left the door open for a potential first-round draft pick at the position in April. Now they’ve also added potential veteran competition Tuesday, agreeing to terms with former Seattle Seahawks backup Drew Lock on a one-year contract, as CBS Sports …
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The Falcons are so back & more free agency takeaways with Trevor Sikkema | The Exempt List
Subscribe to Zero Blitz This embedded content is not available in your region. Charles McDonald is joined by PFF’s Trevor Sikkema to discuss the start of NFL free agency, including all their biggest takeaways, the quarterback signings (Charles’ Atlanta Falcons finally have their guy) and a few of their favorite prospect-team fits for the 2024 NFL Draft. The duo start …
Read More »Here’s how BYU’s defense plans to get better in 2024, and the players who could make it happen
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake puts his hand on defensive coordinator Jay Hill as BYU and Oklahoma play at LaVell Edwards stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. As the Cougars prepare for the 2024 season during spring drills in Provo this month, a point of emphasis has been improving on that side of the ball. | Scott G …
Read More »Patrick Queen reportedly agrees to three-year, $41M deal with Steelers
Linebacker Patrick Queen has agreed to a three-year, $41 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, ESPN reported Tuesday. Queen spent the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Baltimore Ravens. The 24-year-old linebacker was named to his first Pro Bowl after setting a career-high in tackles (133) and tying his career-high in pass breakups (six) last season. Queen …
Read More »Steelers signing former Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen to $41 million deal in 2024 free agency
Getty Images Patrick Queen was one of the stars of the Baltimore Ravens’ defense in 2023. A year later, he’ll be matched up against the Ravens in the AFC North, agreeing Tuesday to a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones. The linebacker will sign a three-year contract with the rival Pittsburgh Steelers worth …
Read More »Top 2025 offensive lineman adds USC football to top 12
Four-star offensive line recruit Kaden Strayhorn has named his top schools. Strayhorn included the USC Trojans in his top 12. Kaden Strayhorn is a member of the Class of 2025. He plays high school football for national powerhouse IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Strayhorn is ranked as the No. 380 recruit in the country and the No. 20 interior offensive …
Read More »2024 NFL free agency grades, Day 2: Vikings, Ravens both get an ‘A’ for signing veteran running backs
The free agency wheel continued to roll on Tuesday for Day 2 of the legal tampering period. While Monday’s unofficial opening of free agency brought with it a wide array of major names coming off the board (like Kirk Cousins, Saquon Barkley and Christian Wilkins), Day 2 also saw its fair share of stars find new homes. After the Cousins domino …
Read More »Justin Fields trade market gives Bears no good options after opening free agency wave
Justin Fields trade market gives Bears no good options after opening free agency wave originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The NFL QB carousel started spinning Monday when the NFL’s legal negotiating window opened, and the dominoes didn’t fall in the Bears’ favor. Kirk Cousins agreed to a four-year, $180 million deal to join the Atlanta Falcons. Russell Wilson is …
Read More »Auburn stays put in latest USA TODAY Sports/NFCA Coaches Poll
The first weekend of SEC play did not bounce the way Auburn had hoped, as they dropped two of three games to Missouri on the road. However, the series loss did not affect Auburn’s place in the rankings. They remain the nation’s No. 25 team in this week’s USA TODAY/NFCA Top 25 Coaches Poll. Auburn is one of 10 SEC …
Read More »Derrick Henry’s departure was inevitable as Titans build pass-first offense
Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter Derrick Henry’s departure from the Tennessee Titans felt inevitable before it became official Tuesday, when he confirmed that he had agreed to terms with the Baltimore Ravens. It has felt inevitable for a while, even with new coach Brian Callahan and general manager Ran Carthon never ruling out a return. Dating back to last season’s …
Read More »Calvin Ridley reportedly deciding between staying with Jaguars and signing with Patriots
Calvin Ridley will be plying his trade in one of two places next year: Jacksonville or New England. According to multiple reports, the race to sign the wide receiver has narrowed to only the Jaguars and Patriots. Per ESPN, the Patriots are pushing for him but believe Ridley prefers to remain in Jacksonville. Ridley, who will turn 30 years old …
Read More »NFL free agency 2024: Browns agree to terms with Jameis Winston, per report
USATSI The Cleveland Browns have zeroed in on their backup quarterback to Deshaun Watson. The club has agreed to terms on a contract with former No. 1 overall pick Jameis Winston, according to The Athletic. The specific terms of Winston’s deal with Cleveland were not immediately disclosed. While the two sides can (and reportedly have) agreed to terms, the team …
Read More »Auburn targeting 2026 TE Nalin Scott
Auburn football is always on the hunt when it comes to the recruiting game, trying to beat out other schools for some of the nation’s top prospects. That holds even if the athletes are still a couple of years from being seniors. The Tigers are slowly beginning to move towards pushing on 2026 targets, one of those being a tight …
Read More »RB Derrick Henry reportedly agrees to two-year, $16 million deal with Ravens
Running back Derrick Henry has agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens, ESPN reported on Tuesday. The deal has a maximum value of $20 million. Henry spent the first eight seasons of his NFL career with the Tennessee Titans. This past season, he ran for 1,167 yards and 12 touchdowns on 4.2 yards per carry. Henry, …
Read More »Browns re-sign Michael Dunn – Yahoo Sports
Michael Dunn will be back in the offensive line mix for the Browns in 2024. Dunn’s agent David Canter announced that his client has re-signed with the team. No terms of the deal have been announced. Dunn spent time with the Rams, Jaguars, and Dolphins as well as in the AAF before joining the Browns in 2020. He made his …
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