For Lake Mary rising junior quarterback Noah Grubbs, it was no surprise that he was invited to play in the 2026 U.S. Army All-American Bowl in Frisco, Texas, this past weekend. For St. Cloud rising senior offensive tackle Connor Howes, however, his invite to the 2025 All-American game was something a shock during the Army Bowl Combine Series stop at …
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Jets sign former Chargers WR Mike Williams to 1-year deal. Move gives Aaron Rodgers a new playmaker
Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets were served up a new playmaker on offense. Former Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams signed a one-year contract with the Jets on Tuesday, six days after he was released by Los Angeles. The 29-year-old Williams visited the Jets’ facility and reportedly had meetings with other teams scheduled — but New York didn’t let …
Read More »Eggs-ploring the Tundra: Pleasant football team hosting elementary students for egg hunt
MARION — Fridays on the Tundra are always special, but this one will be egg-stra egg-citing. The Pleasant football team will host the elementary school Friday afternoon for an egg hunt on the football field. “We’re trying to find a way to give back a little bit and get everybody involved,” Pleasant head football coach C.J. Westler said. “We talk …
Read More »Colts re-sign defensive lineman Taven Bryan
Taven Bryan will remain in Indianapolis for another season. Bryan, a defensive lineman who signed a one-year deal with the Colts last year, signed another one-year deal with the Colts today, according to multiple reports. A 2018 first-round pick of the Jaguars, Bryan didn’t live up to expectations and was mostly a backup in four years in Jacksonville. But he …
Read More »Lincoln Riley sees USC’s two transfers from Oregon State as team leaders
Lincoln Riley said on Monday evening that two new USC football players who transferred in from Oregon State in the offseason are showing great leadership qualities. “We’ve brought in some guys from a couple of other schools that I think have shown the capability to be outstanding leaders because they have been at their old places,” Riley said. “You think …
Read More »Caleb Williams set to throw at USC’s Pro Day today
USC quarterback Caleb Williams, who declined to participate in any on-field work at the Scouting Combine, is ready to throw today at USC’s Pro Day today. All 32 teams will have representatives at the workout, although 31 teams’ representatives will get more out of evaluating Williams’ teammates. The Bears sent a large contingent to Los Angeles that includes General Manager …
Read More »Saints agree to terms with OT Oli Udoh
The Saints agreed to terms with offensive tackle Oli Udoh on Tuesday, the team announced. He played under Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak with the Vikings. Udoh was a 2019 sixth-round pick of Minnesota, and he has appeared in 43 games with 18 starts. He started for left tackle Christian Darrisaw in Week 2 last season and played 39 of …
Read More »Here’s how Shelby native and Missouri football’s Ty’Ron Hopper is prepping for NFL Draft
NOTE: This is the first of a three-part series profiling Shelby native and Missouri football standout Ty’ron Hopper as he prepares for the upcoming NFL Draft. Football has taken Ty’Ron Hopper places and provided opportunities one could only dream of. However, the Shelby native isn’t shy about where his competitive spirit derives. “I’ll always remember playing at Shelby City Park. …
Read More »Evan Brown agrees to one-year deal with Cardinals
The Cardinals are adding an offensive lineman. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Evan Brown has agreed to a one-year deal with Arizona. Pelissero notes the contract is worth $2.35 million. Brown can make up to $2.9 million with incentives. Brown, 27, has spent time with several teams since entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He …
Read More »Indiana football’s most important position battles going into spring practice
BLOOMINGTON — The Indiana football team is about to embark on a new era under coach Curt Cignetti with a roster that bares little resemblance to the one that closed out the season with a 35-31 loss to Purdue. The Hoosiers only brought back 10 of the 22 players who started last year’s regular-season finale. They lost more than 30 players …
Read More »Saints DE Chase Young will reportedly undergo neck procedure
Chase Young will reportedly undergo a neck procedure that will keep him off the field into training camp, according to ESPN. The news comes a day after the defensive end signed a one-year, $13 million deal with the New Orleans Saints on Monday. The Saints and other interested teams were reportedly aware of the injury. Despite the setback, the Saints …
Read More »Bills sign DE Casey Toohill, RB Ty Johnson to one-year deals
The Bills signed defensive end Casey Toohill to a one-year contract, the team announced Tuesday. They also made official the return of running back Ty Johnson, who signed a one-year deal. Toohill was selected by the Eagles in the seventh round of the 2020 draft. Philadelphia waived him during his rookie season, and Toohill signed with the Commanders to finish …
Read More »Tre’Davious White set to meet with Titans, Giants after Rams visit
Former Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White has a busy visit schedule as he searches for his next team. As previously reported, White is visiting with the Rams on Tuesday. But ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports on Tuesday that White has visits lined up with the Titans and Giants for later this week. The Raiders are also expected to meet with White. White, …
Read More »Oklahoma State football at BYU moved, giving Cowboys two Big 12 Friday night games
STILLWATER — Oklahoma State football is set to have two Friday conference games in 2024, following the announcement Tuesday that the Cowboys’ road trip to BYU will be shifted off the weekend. OSU will face BYU on Friday, Oct. 18, which comes after an open week for the Cowboys. Kickoff time and television coverage for the game have not been …
Read More »Rodney Harrison, Devin McCourty share issues with ‘The Dynasty’ series
Rodney Harrison, Devin McCourty share issues with ‘The Dynasty’ series originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston “The Dynasty,” Apple TV+’s docuseries about the New England Patriots’ historic 20-year run, aired its final episode last Friday. At least two Patriots greats weren’t thrilled with how the team was portrayed. Ex-Patriots safeties Rodney Harrison and Devin McCourty shared their reactions to the …
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