The reigning AFC South champion Houston Texans are the early favorites to claim the division title next season. After finishing last in the division in 2022, the Texans completed a reversal for the ages, winning their first division title since 2019. Despite Houston being the lone AFC South representative in last year’s playoffs, the Colts and Jaguars also ended the …
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NFL investigating allegations that Falcons, Eagles tampered with Kirk Cousins and Saquon Barkley
Two of the biggest signings early in the 2024 NFL free agency period saw Kirk Cousins head to the Atlanta Falcons and Saquon Barkley leave the New York Giants for the division rival Philadelphia Eagles. Each of those signings is now being investigated by the NFL for potential tampering violations, according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones. According …
Read More »Ex-Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy on Browns signing: ‘I feel like I’m wanted here’
The Cleveland Browns boosted their pass-catching corps this week, officially acquiring wide receiver Jerry Jeudy from the Denver Broncos for a fourth- and sixth-round draft pick. How does Jeudy fit in Cleveland? He’s an ideal addition, according to the veteran wideout. “I heard that the Browns were interested in me even two years ago,” Jeudy said Wednesday. “To actually be …
Read More »New Bears safety Kevin Byard shares key to his insane injury-free streak
New Bears safety Kevin Byard shares key to his insane injury-free streak originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Injuries are a fact of life in the NFL. But not for new Bears free safety Kevin Byard. Byard is known for being one of the best ballhawking defensive backs in the NFL since he entered the league in 2016. Even more …
Read More »Saints release ex-Pro Bowler Michael Thomas; wide receiver rips NFL columnist for sharing news
After eight seasons together, the New Orleans Saints are saying goodbye to Michael Thomas. The team made the move official on Wednesday. Thomas himself has since taken to X (formerly Twitter) to dispute the characterization of his release in a series of accusatory posts, suggesting his pending exit was always going to be the result of a “one-year deal” as opposed …
Read More »Arace: Is the incoming Ohio State athletic director going big on a new basketball coach?
The Ohio State men’s basketball coaching job has been open since Valentines Day, when Chris Holtmann was fired. Heart emoji. Associate head coach Jake Diebler took over on an interim basis, and if he wins the Big Ten Tournament, maybe he’ll get an interview. Do not blithely dismiss such a thing: Under Diebler, the Buckeyes are 5-1 with a home victory …
Read More »AFC East winners and losers from first wave of NFL free agency
Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter The AFC East might have gotten worse during the early phase of free agency. It’s not time for any of the teams to panic, however. The Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins knew they would have to shed talent to get under the salary cap. The New York Jets, hoping to keep their salary cap situation …
Read More »Top value deals of 2024 NFL free agency: Russell Wilson, Leonard Floyd among best early bargain additions
The 2024 NFL free agency period has already been chock-full of lucrative deals, from Kirk Cousins’ $180 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons to Christian Wilkins’ $110 million haul from the Las Vegas Raiders. But the best free agent signings aren’t necessarily the priciest. Sometimes, it’s actually the low-risk, high-upside bets — the “bargain deals” — that end up paying …
Read More »Eagles’ onside kick alternative among several rule-change proposals submitted by NFL teams
Getty Images Once again, the Philadelphia Eagles are proposing an alternative to the NFL’s onside kick. Philadelphia’s proposal was just one of four that was issued by NFL clubs on Wednesday, the first day of the new league year. The Eagles’ onside kick alliterative would allow a team that scores the chance to keep the ball if it can convert …
Read More »Anthony Pittman plans to sign with Commanders
The Commanders are adding some depth at linebacker. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Washington plans to sign Anthony Pittman. Pittman, 27, entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2019 with Detroit. He was on and off the team’s active roster until becoming a special teams mainstay in 2021. Over the last three seasons, he appeared in all …
Read More »Lions extend Dan Campbell, Brad Holmes following NFC title game appearance
The Detroit Lions are keeping two of the key figures behind their major turnaround in town for the foreseeable future. Head coach Dan Campbell and executive vice president/general manager Brad Holmes have both received extensions, the team announced Thursday. “We are thrilled to have Brad and Dan under contract for the next four seasons,” Lions principal owner and chair Sheila …
Read More »Tyler Boyd free agency: Mutual interest between Steelers and former Bengals wide receiver, per report
The Pittsburgh Steelers may not have to look too far to find Diontae Johnson’s replacement. There is mutual interest between the Steelers and free agent receiver Tyler Boyd, a Pittsburgh native who starred collegiality at the University of Pittsburgh, according to The Athletic. Boyd, who enjoyed a highly successful eight-year run with the Cincinnati Bengals, recently spoke about the possibility …
Read More »2024 NFL Mock Draft: Four quarterbacks taken in the top 5 before two AFC North franchises trade up
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Read More »Oller’s Second Thoughts: 5 names to replace Tony Alford as Ohio State running backs coach
Sep 2, 2023; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running backs coach Tony Alford throws during warm ups prior to the NCAA football game at Indiana University Memorial Stadium. Ohio State won 23-3. Now that Tony Alford has gone north ’til you smell it, as Buckeyes fans sometimes say, Ohio State might as well go tit for tat and pursue …
Read More »2024-25 NFL odds: How will Kirk Cousins, Russell Wilson perform with new teams?
For fans and bettors, the NFL offseason is now almost as exciting as the regular season … almost. From veterans signing huge new deals to notable players being released, there has been no shortage of news coming out of the league. Some of the biggest news, however, has revolved around a few high-profile quarterbacks and running backs signing with new …
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