Getty Images The Tennessee Titans made quite the splash in free agency when they agreed to terms with former Jacksonville Jaguars wideout Calvin Ridley on a four-year, $92 million deal which includes $50 million guaranteed. It was thought Ridley was deciding between the Jaguars and New England Patriots, but ultimately, he joins forces with a former rival. Ridley was one …
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Tennessee, Dalton Knecht ‘don’t want this feeling ever again’ after SEC Tournament loss to Mississippi State
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dalton Knecht launched a 3-pointer from the right wing as he’s done so many times for Tennessee this season, and the tension rose inside Bridgestone Arena, which was filled with orange-clad fans ready to erupt during the Volunteers’ game vs. Mississippi State in the SEC Tournament Quarterfinals on Friday. Buzz had been building as the Volunteers mounted …
Read More »Steelers add weapon for Russell Wilson, sign former Falcons, Rams WR to a one-year deal, per report
USATSI The Pittsburgh Steelers have added a new weapon for their new quarterback in Russell Wilson, as the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Pittsburgh is signing former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Van Jefferson to a one-year deal. Jefferson was originally selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round with the No. 57 overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft. He …
Read More »Hoyer reveals Brady told him to be ready to ‘play the whole year’ in 2019
Hoyer reveals Brady told him to be ready to ‘play the whole year’ in 2019 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Tom Brady’s illustrious New England Patriots career ended on a sour note. The legendary quarterback’s last pass with the team was intercepted, a fitting finish to a 2019 season remembered more for what happened off the field than on …
Read More »Russell Wilson feels like he has ‘something to prove’ with the Steelers
Russell Wilson didn’t come out Friday and say he expects to be the starting quarterback in Pittsburgh. Considering the lengths the Steelers went to woo the nine-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion — including the stunning decision to move on from the player Wilson was supposed to compete against — he didn’t have to. Well before Pittsburgh agreed to …
Read More »Rams’ Aaron Donald retires: NFL, sports world salute dominant career of future Hall of Fame DT
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, arguably the best player of the last decade in the NFL, announced he is retiring from football Friday afternoon. “For 10 years, I have been fortunate to play the game of football at the highest level,” Donald said in the post. “I’m thankful for the people I’ve met along the way, the friendships …
Read More »Rams signing Jimmy Garoppolo: Former Raiders, 49ers QB reaches one-year deal with Los Angeles, per report
Getty Images Jimmy G is reportedly headed back to the NFC West. On Friday, NFL Media reported that the Los Angeles Rams had agreed to terms with Jimmy Garoppolo on a one-year deal, where he will join forces with Sean McVay, and likely serve as the backup quarterback for Matthew Stafford. Garoppolo will not be able to play immediately in 2024 …
Read More »NFL Draft weirdness: They asked Penn State football players what?
STATE COLLEGE − It was one of the most perplexing questions in a yearly NFL Draft routine full of unexpected evaluations: How many basketballs does it take to fill a school bus? The dozen or so Penn State football players working out during Friday’s Pro Day in Holuba Hall shared stories from their ongoing gauntlet of NFL meet-and-greet interviews. It’s …
Read More »Rams reportedly signing veteran QB Jimmy Garoppolo
Jimmy Garrppolo has found a new home and is returning to the NFC West. Garoppolo is joining the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year deal to be Matthew Stafford’s backup quarterback in 2024, per FOX Sports’ Peter Schrager and multiple reports. Garoppolo will miss the first two games of next season as he serves a suspension for violating the NFL’s …
Read More »When will the Bears trade Justin Fields? Here’s a potential strategy for the front office
When will the Bears trade Justin Fields? Here’s a potential strategy for the front office originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago At the NFL combine, general manager Ryan Poles made it clear the Bears want to “do right by” Justin Fields, in the event the organization decides to trade him. By that, Poles meant they would ideally find a new …
Read More »Report: UConn football expected to promote offensive line coach Gordon Sammis to offensive coordinator
According to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the UConn football program is expected to promote offensive line coach Gordon Sammis to offensive coordinator, following the reported departure of Nick Charlton. Sammis joined the Huskies with head coach Jim Mora two seasons ago and consistently received high praise from players like offensive guard Christian Haynes, who recently participated in the …
Read More »NFL free agency 2024: Best remaining free agents by position include Mike Williams, Justin Simmons
Through the first wave of NFL free agency, plenty of the top players went off the board in a matter of hours. In one of the deeper free agent classes in recent memory, the first two days of free agency were two of the busiest in recent NFL history. The activity didn’t slow down once the new league year began …
Read More »Eagles find a way to keep Josh Sweat after fielding trade calls for the pass rusher, per reports
USATSI The Philadelphia Eagles are keeping one of their own. The club has reached an agreement on a restructured contract with pass rusher Josh Sweat, according to ESPN. The 26-year-old will now receive a deal with a max value of $13 million and includes $10 million guaranteed. This comes after the Eagles were reportedly fielding trade calls on Sweat, who is …
Read More »Harold Hooper hired as Scotts Hill football coach after working for South Gibson
Scotts Hill has a new football coach. Harold Hooper has been appointed the Lions’ coach, Henderson County Schools announced Friday in a social media post. Hooper has 17 years of coaching experience, most recently as the offensive coordinator at South Gibson. He also as spent time at Jackson Christian. Hooper replaces Rennard Woodmore, who was let go in February after …
Read More »Commanders LB Bobby Wagner lured to Washington in part by MBA pursuit
Bobby Wagner did not consider retiring from football on the verge of his 34th birthday. It was the pull of playing for Dan Quinn and Ken Norton Jr. that drew him to leave the Seattle Seahawks and sign with the Washington Commanders. But something outside of football also tipped the scales toward Washington. Wagner is getting a Master of Business …
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