Ex-NFL players explain why Van Pelt is ‘really good hire’ for Pats originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Alex Van Pelt will be one of the New England Patriots’ most important pieces when they begin the post-Bill Belichick era next season. In early February, new head coach Jerod Mayo and the Patriots hired Van Pelt to replace Bill O’Brien as …
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These three NFL teams were on Justin Fields’ radar before 2024 trade to Steelers, per report
The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t begin negotiating a trade for Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields until after incumbent Kenny Pickett requested his own fresh start, according to ESPN. And apparently Fields also had other plans in mind, with ESPN reporting Friday the former first-round draft pick had three additional teams on his radar ahead of 2024 free agency. The Steelers, of …
Read More »Oklahoma lands commitment from four-star RB Tory Blaylock
OU Athletics The Oklahoma Sooners have added a dynamic, speedy running back to their 2025 recruiting class. Humble (Texas) Atascocita four-star running back Tory Blaylock announced his commitment to the new SEC program on Friday. Tory, son of former NFL running back Derrick Blaylock, chose the Sooners over 30+ scholarship offers including Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, and Texas. He is …
Read More »Haason Reddick trade grades: Jets acquire Eagles pass rusher in exchange for conditional draft pick
The New York Jets are bolstering their pass-rushing unit. The club has agreed to terms with the Philadelphia Eagles on a trade to acquire All-Pro linebacker Haason Reddick, according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones. In exchange for Reddick, Philadelphia will receive a conditional draft pick in 2026. Per Jones, it is currently a third-round selection but can …
Read More »Eagles trade star edge rusher Haason Reddick to Jets
Eagles trade star edge rusher Haason Reddick to Jets originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles, locked in an impasse with edge rusher Haason Reddick, unloaded the two-time Pro Bowler to the Jets Friday in exchange for a conditional 3rd-round pick in 2026. The news and trade details were first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter and confirmed by NBC …
Read More »Oklahoma Sooners earn commitment from 2025 four-star running back Tory Blaylock
The Oklahoma Sooners 2025 recruiting class is in a really good spot as the Sooners work through spring ball. It’s currently a top 10 group and just added another blue-chip prospect to the class, earning a commitment from four-star running back Tory Blaylock. Blaylock is the first running back to commit to the Sooners in the 2025 cycle and brings …
Read More »Eagles reportedly trade Haason Reddick to Jets for conditional third-round pick
The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly trading edge-rusher Haason Reddick to the New York Jets for a conditional 2026 third-round pick, per ESPN. The conditional third-round pick would become a second-round pick if Reddick has 67.5% playtime this season and has 10 or more sacks. However, the pick will remain a 2026 third-pick selection if he fails to meet that criteria. …
Read More »2024 NFL trade rumors: Notable names who could still be moved before or during draft
Most of the big-name deals of the 2024 NFL offseason have come and gone, with free agency in the rear view and April’s draft around the corner. But that doesn’t mean teams are finished exploring the trade market. Sometimes, in fact, the draft’s approach and arrival only serve to intensify prospective negotiations involving expendable veterans. With that in mind, here …
Read More »New Arkansas football coaches Smith, Fouch definitely Petrino disciples
Kolby Smith and Ronnie Fouch both know where the bread is buttered, so to speak. Smith, Arkansas’ freshly named running backs coach, and Fouch, the Hogs’ new wide receivers coach would not be on the Arkansas staff if it weren’t for one man. Razorbacks head coach Sam Pittman hired Bobby Petrino as the team’s offensive coordinator in the fall and, …
Read More »Dolphins add extra year to Raheem Mostert’s contract after running back’s Pro Bowl season
Getty The Miami Dolphins are ensuring one of the key pieces to their backfield is in-house for the foreseeable future. The club has restructured the contract of running back Raheem Mostert to add another year to his which will keep him under team control through the 2025 season, his agent Brett Tessler announced on social media. Specifically, Mostert’s new two-year …
Read More »NFL free agency: Eagles trading Haason Reddick to Jets and more news, updates
NFL free agency is here! Stay updated with Yahoo Sports and learn everything you need to know right here. Who are the top remaining free agents? QB Ryan TannehillWR Tyler BoydTE Logan ThomasDL Calais CampbellCB Xavien HowardS Justin Simmons Check out Yahoo Sports NFL writer Frank Schwab’s top 25 NFL free agents here. Check out Schwab’s top five free agents …
Read More »Trojans Wire breaks down USC recruiting success at The Voice of College Football
In a recent appearance on the USC Voice of College Football’s Trojans Conquest Live Show with Mark Rogers, I discussed the hot topic surrounding Trojan football. The primary focal point of our conversation was USC’s game-changing recruiting weekend. Lincoln Riley put together an elite defensive coaching staff. The program is selling development. It’s a phrase we have heard throughout the …
Read More »Here are the Bears offseason workout dates for the 2024 offseason
Here are the Bears offseason workout dates for the 2024 offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The NFL announced the offseason workout schedules on Friday for all 32 teams, including the Bears. There are three phases to NFL workout schedules, as mentioned in the announcement. Phase one is limited to two weeks for activities limited to meetings, strength and …
Read More »Where Will Johnson ranks in ESPN top 10 defensive backs for 2024
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and for many — such as PFF — Michigan football junior cornerback Will Johnson is the best defensive back in the country. However, that’s not how everyone sees it. ESPN put out its rankings of the 10-best defensive backs (meaning both cornerbacks and safeties) entering the 2024 season, and though Johnson has …
Read More »Steelers reportedly wanted Russell Wilson to help Kenny Pickett, now ‘trying to win a Super Bowl this year’
Getty The Pittsburgh Steelers overhauled their quarterback spot this offseason, adding Russell Wilson and Justin Fields while dealing Kenny Pickett. But their initial plan was for Wilson to spark Pickett’s growth, according to ESPN. With that plan out the window? The Steelers’ focus, in supporting Wilson and adding Fields, is apparently to go for broke in 2024. “If you would’ve …
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