Wide receiver K.J. Osborn is taking a leap of faith by joining the Patriots this offseason. New England is coming off a 4-13 season that featured an abysmal offensive performance and they don’t have a clear answer at quarterback, which might have led some wide receivers to look elsewhere for a place to play. Osborn signed a one-year deal with …

Mar. 21—Sign up for our daily Illini football newsletter here Greetings from “Can’t Wait For Saturday,” your morning morsel of college football, courtesy of longtime Illini beat writer, AP Top 25 voter and Heisman state rep Bob Asmussen. He’ll give you his views each day on the game he loves *** Think Jim Phillips might want to return to Northwestern …

The Giants have opened up some more room under the salary cap. Field Yates of ESPN reports that they have restructured the contract of defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. The team converted $10 million of Lawrence’s base salary into a signing bonus and three-quarters of that money was pushed into future years to create $7.5 million of cap space. Lawrence signed …

Greg Scruggs had been at Michigan for two weeks before his resignation. (Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Michigan defensive line coach Greg Scruggs’ tenure didn’t last long. The Wolverines announced Thursday that Scruggs had resigned following his arrest over the weekend for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. “I just received notice that Greg Scruggs has resigned his …

Caleb Williams’ Pro Day all but solidifies his future as Bears’ QB — with just one box left to check originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Caleb Williams’ Pro Day on Wednesday at USC was more of a coronation than a workout. After trading quarterback Justin Fields on Saturday, the Bears sent a large contingent to Los Angeles to watch …

This coming summer will hopefully be a big one for Florida football as the program looks to restore glory to the Orange and Blue from the ground up. June will be hot — not just from the rising temperatures but also from the numerous prep prospects making their official visits to Gainesville. Among those who have made plans to make …

Saquon Barkley won’t be the only player making the short trip from the Giants to the Eagles for the 2024 season. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that wide receiver Parris Campbell will be joining the running back in Philadelphia. Campbell has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Giants’ divisional rivals. Campbell was a 2019 second-round pick of …

UCF will host its annual spring football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium on April 12 at 7 p.m. The game will once again feature the Knights vs. Nauts. It will feature a player skills challenge and fan participation opportunities, including postgame field access. Fans can purchase exclusive experiences through The Kingdom, UCF’s collective. In previous years, UCF has used its …

The Texans are taking a look at adding a former first-round pick to their defense. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Houston is hosting cornerback C.J. Henderson for a visit on Thursday. The Jaguars selected Henderson at No. 9 overall in 2020. But he was traded in Sept. 2021 to the Panthers, making his tenure with Jacksonville particularly brief. In 49 …

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — In the category of things that should not happen, new Michigan football defensive line coach Greg Scruggs was arrested for drunk driving on the Saturday before the start of spring ball. The former Wisconsin coach reportedly had a blood-alcohol content of nearly double the legal limit which ultimately led to his resignation on Thursday. With spring practice …

The Giants continue adding to their offensive line this offseason, as they’ve signed veteran OT Matt Nelson. Nelson was reportedly with the team in East Rutherford for a visit on Wednesday, and he must’ve liked was he saw, as the two sides were able to come to an agreement just a day later. The 28-year-old presents a potential swing-tackle option for Big Blue after Matt Peart …

Mar. 21—MORGANTOWN — Spring practices are just around the corner for the WVU football team and there will be plenty of new faces for the Mountaineers. Between transfers and early enrollees, there will be 16 new players when WVU begins its first spring practice on Monday. Headlining the newcomers is an impressive transfer class of defensive backs with Jaheem Joseph …

The Seahawks cut safety Jamal Adams on March 5, and he remains a free agent. It brought to an end one of the worst non-quarterback trades in the NFL in recent years. Have the Seahawks, though, kept the door at least cracked for Adams’ return? Seahawks General Manager John Schneider was asked on his weekly radio appearance on Seattle Sports …

Alabama football has undergone many changes in the 2024 offseason, and they aren’t done yet. With a new head coaching, a mostly new coaching staff and high roster turnover, there are many questions looming over the Crimson Tide heading into 2024. Quarterback Jalen Milroe, however, is the one constant that fans can look forward to seeing take the field next …

DJ Moore reveals how Caleb Williams can win over locker room after Justin Fields trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago DJ Moore wanted Justin Fields to remain the quarterback of the Bears, but the star wide receiver always knew a quarterback change was a possibility, with the Bears owning the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. So …