There will be a handful of new faces on the Tennessee Titans’ roster this upcoming NFL season, including the organization’s new head coach, Brian Callahan, who comes to Tennessee after serving as the offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals from 2019-23. Based on what he’s heard, Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is enthusiastic about Callahan putting his imprint on their …
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Report: Panthers have reached out to Stephon Gilmore
Could Stephon Gilmore be on his way back to the Carolinas? According to Joe Person of TheAthletic.com, the Panthers have reached out to Gilmore about returning to the club. Gilmore, 33, played for Carolina in the back half of the 2021 season. The Patriots traded Gilmore to the Panthers for a sixth-round pick. He appeared in nine games with eight …
Read More »College football QB battles to watch in spring: Michigan, Ohio State, USC among intriguing competitions
College football spring practices are in full swing, and while the schedule is staggered around spring breaks and different scrimmage dates on the schedule, the end of March is when we really start to focus on the big question marks for top teams in the sport. No spring practice storyline draws more intrigue than quarterback battles, and as we prepare …
Read More »Eagles remain mum on Haason Reddick contract talks, Bryce Huff role on defense
ORLANDO, Fla. — Just one day after Howie Roseman declined to talk about Haason Reddick’s contract situation, Nick Sirianni didn’t offer any more clarification on the Philadelphia Eagles pass rusher. Although there was a glimmer of hope Reddick could return to the Eagles in 2024, based on the way Sirianni spoke about another pass rusher the Eagles acquired this month. …
Read More »Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss football have connections to next ‘Bachelorette’ season
Ole Miss football and Lane Kiffin appear to have a connection to the upcoming season of “The Bachelorette” reality TV show. The Rebels coach posted an article on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday with the list of potential contestants for the show that was teased by ABC on Monday night. It includes two of his former players in Jonathan Hess …
Read More »Packers bring in stiff competition for struggling kicker: Why Anders Carlson could be out after just one year
For the third time in three years, the Green Bay Packers could have a new placekicker. The team’s kicker last season was rookie Anders Carlson, but there’s no guarantee he’s going to be sticking around after the Packers made the decision to sign Greg Joseph on Tuesday, according to his agent, Brett Tessler. The former Vikings kicker spent the his …
Read More »NFL has big 2024 scheduling plans for Christmas: League set to play first Wednesday doubleheader in 88 years
Less than four months after saying there wouldn’t be any Christmas games scheduled for 2024, the NFL has apparently changed its mind. CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones has reported that the league is planning to schedule a Christmas game in 2024, even though the holiday is falling on a Wednesday. As a matter of fact, the league will …
Read More »Shanahan, Lynch believe consistency is Floyd’s best trait
Shanahan, Lynch believe consistency is Floyd’s best trait originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area ORLANDO, Fla. — Leonard Floyd’s motor is never in question. The 49ers’ new pass rusher has a reputation for his relentless effort on the field and coach Kyle Shanahan knew Floyd would be a perfect fit for San Francisco’s defense. “Yeah, he goes all day,” …
Read More »Cordae Hankton joins LSU football staff as analyst
Another Hankton has joined the LSU staff. Cordae Hankton, brother of LSU wide receivers coach and co-offensive coordinator Cortez Hankton, was hired as a lead offensive analyst. Cordae is the younger of the brothers but brings a wealth of Power Five coaching experience to the staff. He’s made stops at Michigan State, Virginia, Texas and Colorado in support staff roles. He …
Read More »NFL will exclusively stream Brazil game, wild-card playoff matchup as part of 2024 schedule
USATSI Another Christmas Day slate isn’t this week’s only major revelation regarding the NFL’s 2024 schedule. The league also plans to expand its streaming presence, airing its first-ever South American contest — the Philadelphia Eagles’ Week 1 matchup in Brazil — on Peacock, while assigning one of 2024’s Wild Card playoff games to Amazon’s Prime Video. While the Eagles’ opponent …
Read More »NFL owners approve drastic rule change for kickoffs, plus ranking best uniforms in the NFL
Welcome to the Tuesday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! For the second straight day, the NFL’s Annual League Meeting is going on in Florida and the owners had a BUSY morning. Not only did they approve the new kickoff rule, but they also passed several other new rules for the 2024 season. We’ll be covering all the changes that …
Read More »Brian Kelly praises Garrett Nussmeier’s leadership ability
LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has some big shoes to fill after Jayden Daniels’ Heisman campaign in 2023. Both on the field and in the locker room. According to Brian Kelly, Nussmeier is doing his job in the leadership department. “He has the ears of everybody on the offense. He backs up what he says by deed. If he says he’s …
Read More »NFL owners approve drastic changes to Hard Knocks: Five teams could be featured each season
Getty Images When HBO’s “Hard Knocks” returns in 2024, it’s going to look a little different than it has in the past after the NFL owners approved several new rules regarding the show on Tuesday. CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones has reported that the in-season version of “Hard Knocks” will now follow four teams within one division. …
Read More »How hip drop tackle ban will affect Bears defense, Matt Eberflus’ coaching points
How hip drop tackle ban will affect Bears defense, Matt Eberflus’ coaching points originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago NFL owners got together and unanimously decided to ban a specific hip-drop tackle technique earlier this week. The move was controversial and has received negative feedback from plenty of players. The Bears however, don’t believe they’ll be affected by the decision. …
Read More »Rutgers football: What are the noticeable position changes for the Scarlet Knights this spring?
There are a couple of significant moves for Rutgers football heading into spring, with several players making position switches. The biggest position change for Rutgers football is that punter Flynn Appleby is not returning the program. Last season, Appleby was very solid for Rutgers, averaging 39.6 yards per punt. Jacob Allen, Jake Eldridge and Joe DeCroce all have medically retired. …
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