Patriots well-represented at LSU Pro Day, reportedly will meet with Daniels originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston One of the most anticipated Pro Days of the pre-NFL Draft process will take place Wednesday at LSU, where top-rated prospects such as quarterback Jayden Daniels and wide receivers Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. will showcase their talent in front of coaches, …
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Florida football edge rushers out to prove they can produce in 2024
Florida football edge rushers coach Mike Peterson is aware of the lack of production from his position group last season. The Florida Gators finished with 22 sacks in 2023, ranking 12th in the SEC. But Peterson views it more of a symptom of the entire defense. “Sacks is a combination of the whole defense,” Peterson said. “You know, it’s not …
Read More »Cardinals reaffirm commitment to Kyler Murray as Jonathan Gannon hints what he wants to do with No. 4 pick
ORLANDO, Fla. — Jonathan Gannon has no doubt who his franchise quarterback is. It’s the same player who’s been the Arizona Cardinals quarterback over the last five seasons. The Cardinals have the No. 4 overall pick in the draft, in prime position to draft one of the top quarterbacks. However, they ended any speculation in February about drafting a quarterback, …
Read More »Cowboys hope to extend QB Dak Prescott despite no offers, imminent talks on new long-term deal
Kirk Cousins was the rare longtime starting quarterback to hit the NFL’s open market in 2024. Dak Prescott could be next in 2025. Despite recently expressing confidence in securing a new long-term deal with the Dallas Cowboys, Prescott is now on track to play out his current contract in 2024, according to NFL Media, with no signs of an immediate …
Read More »Key member of Eagles front office leaving after 12 years
Key member of Eagles front office leaving after 12 years originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Jake Rosenberg, who has been a key member of the Eagles’ front office for over a decade, is leaving the organization, NBC Sports Philadelphia confirmed. Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported the news on Wednesday morning. While many fans might not be familiar …
Read More »NFL kickoff returns are back; Cowboys’ contract talks with Dak Prescott take a turn
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Read More »Oklahoma makes final three for 2025 DT Kole Briehler; set to host official visit June 21
Oklahoma is rounding the final turn and is gearing up for the home stretch in the race for one of their defensive line targets in the 2025 recruiting class. On Wednesday morning, three-star defensive tackle Kole Briehler offered an update about his recruitment process. He posted a graphic on social media highlighting the final three schools in his recruitment process. …
Read More »Is Saquon Barkley trying to lure Jason Kelce out of retirement? New Eagles RB makes his pitch
USATSI Jason Kelce officially retired from the NFL earlier this month, ending a 13-year Hall of Fame career with the Philadelphia Eagles. Saquon Barkley is hoping Kelce comes back for Year 14. On this week’s episode of “New Heights,” Barkley made his pitch to Kelce about potentially returning for one more season. “I’m like a kid in a candy store. …
Read More »York, 49ers bracing for inevitable Purdy contract extension
York, 49ers bracing for inevitable Purdy contract extension originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area ORLANDO, Fla. — Despite finishing fourth in the NFL MVP voting, quarterback Brock Purdy enters his third season as the 49th highest-paid player on the 49ers. He is locked into a salary of $1.1 million for the 2024 season. Next year, the first time his …
Read More »49ers’ Jed York calls Brock Purdy’s upcoming extension a ‘good problem’
Brock Purdy is one of the lowest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL, but that won’t be the case for much longer. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback is eligible for an extension next offseason, likely putting him in line for a major payday. But the 49ers seem to be OK with giving Purdy a large bump in pay. “It’s a good problem …
Read More »NFL Draft 2024: Ideal fits for Dallas Turner, Jared Verse and other top edge rusher, defensive line prospects
The 2024 NFL Draft is less than a month away. At this stage of the process, it feels as though everyone is waiting to learn where the quarterbacks will be taken so the rest of the draft can fall into place. There are several edge rushers and defensive linemen expected to be taken in the first round. CBSSports.com explores the …
Read More »Giants coach Brian Daboll ‘looking into’ taking over play-calling duties for 2024 season
Last season, the New York Giants took a significant step backward offensively. After Daniel Jones took a big step forward in the first year of the Brian Daboll era, things pretty much fell apart in 2023 — even after the Giants spent resources on upgrading the weaponry. The offensive line was a disaster, Jones got hurt, tight end Darren Waller …
Read More »New kickoff rule courts potential chaos for NFL
The NFL has stolen its new kickoff play from a league that no longer uses it. Chew on that for a second. The XFL developed the electric football-style play, which has the players packed together and frozen in place while the kick is in the air, with all hell breaking loose once the kick is caught. Could all hell break …
Read More »A 2024 goal for Hugh Freeze with Auburn football? Get back to putting the ball in the air
AUBURN — Auburn football’s offense was a liability in 2023. There’s no sugarcoating it. The lone bright spot came on the ground — the Tigers rushed for 189 yards per game, which was top 25 nationally — but the aerial attack was horrendous. There were six games in coach Hugh Freeze’s first season in which Auburn didn’t have a quarterback …
Read More »Jed York preparing for Brock Purdy’s next contract
The 49ers are trying to figure out a new contract for wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk this offseason, but CEO Jed York is already looking ahead to what will be next year’s biggest task. Quarterback Brock Purdy will be eligible for a contract extension after the 2024 season and the 49ers know that it is set to be a big one. …
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