Mike Norvell has built a culture of trust within his Florida State football program. That might be the most important dimension when measuring the Seminoles’ success under the energized Norvell. “We talk all the time about the right fit for Florida State,” Norvell said Monday during his annual coaches’ luncheon prior to the start of spring practice Tuesday. “Who are …
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2024 NFL free agency tracker: Updates on where top 100 available free agents signed
Getty Images The 2024 NFL offseason figures to be chock-full of big-name player movement. All 32 teams began negotiations with pending free agents on March 11 and the official start of the new league year kicked off on March 13. Where are all the top free agents headed? Who’s still available? Below, you’ll find a running tracker of the top …
Read More »49ers forfeit 2025 fifth-round draft pick, have 2024 fourth pushed back to end of round due to payroll error
USATSI The San Francisco 49ers are known as the kings of the compensatory pick, and they racked up several again this year. They, along with the Los Angeles Rams, received a league-high five additional draft picks earlier this month, and were the only team that received multiple compensatory picks in the third and fourth rounds. However, a couple of their …
Read More »Peterson: Iowa State new offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser mentions more deep passes
AMES – In keeping with the annual spring football tradition of writing that Iowa State plans to throw more deep passes – well, this time it actually could happen. New offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser said it, as did returning quarterback Rocco Becht. Head coach Matt Campbell even insinuated it, so my biggest takeaway from the first press conference since last …
Read More »NFL free agency: Chase Young signing with Saints, and more news, updates
NFL free agency is here! Stay updated with Yahoo Sports and learn everything you need to know right here. Fantasy reaction to NFL free agency What do all the moves mean from a fantasy perspective? Find out from Yahoo Sports’ fantasy experts with their live reactions right here. When did NFL free agency begin? NFL free agency started last Wednesday …
Read More »Kalen DeBoer contract: Salary, buyout, more to know for Alabama football coach
Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer had his contract reviewed by the compensation committee for the UA System Board of Trustees on Monday. With that contract, DeBoer makes a colossal jump in his compensation, after he made $4.2 million this past season in total pay at Washington. That ranked No. 44 among public school coaches, per the USA TODAY football coach …
Read More »Hollywood Brown signs Chiefs deal, looks forward to joining Patrick Mahomes
Marquise Brown had so many conversations with the Kansas City Chiefs before the 2019 NFL Draft that the former Oklahoma star thought that they would select him to pair with Patrick Mahomes in their high-flying offense. Baltimore took him in the first round before Kansas City had the chance. But after a detour through Arizona, where the Ravens traded him …
Read More »Kenny Pickett has zero regrets about Steelers exit: ‘I’m confident in the way I handled it’
Kenny Pickett, who was traded to the Eagles last week, doesn’t regret how he handled his exit from the Steelers. (Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports) Quarterback Kenny Pickett is ready to move on to his future with the Philadelphia Eagles as Jalen Hurts’ backup, even though his past with the Pittsburgh Steelers is still hanging around. Pickett, the Steelers’ first-round …
Read More »Kenny Pickett mum on moving on from Steelers, ready to ‘reset’ with Eagles
After two middling seasons in Pittsburgh, Kenny Pickett was ready to leave the Steelers behind — as well as most of the reasons why he wanted out, rather than stay and compete with Russell Wilson for the starting quarterback job. All Pickett wants now is a chance to contribute, somehow, with the Philadelphia Eagles after he was traded last week. …
Read More »UCLA DE Laiatu Latu’s journey from medically retired to first-round prospect
Eric Williams NFC West Writer In his quest to improve his game, UCLA’s Laiatu Latu has sought advice from one of the best in the business, Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby. Latu said Crosby, T.J. Watt and fellow UCLA product Jaelan Phillips are NFL players he emulates because of their similar body type. Latu and Crosby share the …
Read More »Chase Young visiting Saints today
Free agent pass rusher Chase Young is visiting New Orleans today. Young rescheduled a meeting with the Saints that was originally scheduled for last week, but he arrived at the team facility today, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. The 24-year-old Young was the NFL’s defensive rookie of the year with the Commanders in 2020, but he hasn’t played as …
Read More »Memphis football, Ryan Silverfield ‘getting really close’ on contract extension, AD says
The University of Memphis and football coach Ryan Silverfield are “getting really close” on a contract extension, athletic director Laird Veatch said Monday. “We’ve essentially agreed to all the terms, so now it’s in the final development of contract language,” Veatch said. “Feel good about where we’re at, anticipate that being announced soon.” Silverfield has been Memphis’ coach since 2019, …
Read More »Antonio Gibson: Jerod Mayo has a “different vibe” than other head coaches
The Patriots have a new sheriff in town. It’s obvious this isn’t Bill Belichick’s team anymore. After signing his deal with the Patriots, running back Antonio Gibson pointed out how different new head coach Jerod Mayo is from any coach he has had. “Definitely a different vibe from a head coach just from the one day I met him. Nothing …
Read More »Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2026 class
The Rivals Rankings Week for 2026 begins today with a Five-Star Countdown, as the group has grown to seven. The 2026 Rivals100 expands to Rivals250 on Tuesday. Follow today’s countdown throughout the morning, with recruiting director Adam Gorney providing his thoughts on each five-star. ***** RIVALS RANKINGS WEEK Sunday: Can anyone supplant Jahkeem Stewart for No. 1? Monday: Five-Star Countdown …
Read More »How Darnold’s short 49ers tenure helped entice Vikings to sign him
How Darnold’s short 49ers tenure helped entice Vikings to sign him originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Sam Darnold has found a new home in Minnesota with the Vikings, and apparently, his short 49ers tenure helped get him there. The 26-year-old quarterback has yet to live up to his expectations since being selected No. 3 overall by the New …
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