The Browns are standing pat at punter. Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports that the team has agreed to a new deal with Corey Bojorquez. It is a two-year contract extension for the veteran. Bojorquez spent three years with the Bills before playing for the Packers in 2021 and joining the Browns in 2022. He had a net average of …
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Jerome Baker slated for Titans visit Wednesday
Linebacker Jerome Baker is set to be in Nashville on Wednesday. Baker was released by the Dolphins earlier this month and Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that he is scheduled to visit with the Titans as he looks for a place to play in 2024. Signing with the Titans would reunite Baker with his first NFL position coach. Titans linebackers …
Read More »Mid-South Spotlight: Five notable visits for top prospects
Cole Patterson/Rivals.com Visit season is clicking on all cylinders right now and prospects from every corner of the country are taking trips to get a closer look at some of their top programs. We take a look at five of the most surprising and interesting upcoming visits this week, continuing today in the Mid-South region. RELATED: Five notable visits for …
Read More »Chris Manhertz set to visit Giants
The Giants are set to meet with a free agent tight end on Wednesday while they wait for word from Darren Waller on his playing future. Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports that Chris Manhertz is scheduled to visit with the team. Manhertz was released by the Broncos earlier this month, so signing him would not factor into the formula the …
Read More »Former football coach Nick Saban laments the current landscape of college sports
Invited to speak at a roundtable discussion with a handful of US Senators on Capitol Hill Tuesday, former football coach Nick Saban spoke about how the current landscape of college athletics contributed to his decision to retire from the University of Alabama after the 2023 season. “All the things that I believed in for all these years, 50 years of …
Read More »A perfect fit in Philly, Landon Dickerson has plans for his massive extension money
A perfect fit in Philly, Landon Dickerson has plans for his massive extension money originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Landon Dickerson became a very rich man this week when he agreed to a four-year, $84 million contract extension that made him the highest-paid guard in NFL history. He has big plans for all that money too. “I don’t know. …
Read More »Why wrestling is at foundation of Wisconsin football recruit Dillan Johnson’s success
Wisconsin football recruit Dillan Johnson, a defensive lineman from Joliet Catholic Academy near Chicago, tackles a ball carrier during the 2023 season. MADISON – Dillan Johnson found a perfect marriage between football and wrestling. “There is a different mentality you need for wrestling and that translates well to football,” the Wisconsin football recruit said. “Just the overall conditioning and just …
Read More »Anfernee Jennings agrees to three-year deal with Patriots
The Patriots were 4-13 last season and they set a new course for the franchise by jettisoning Bill Belichick in January, but neither of those developments have stopped them from bringing back a number of players from their 2023 team. Linebacker Anfernee Jennings is among those who will be back. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Jennings has agreed …
Read More »Projecting Ohio State football 2025 recruiting class: What will OSU’s defense look like?
Ohio State football has already started to build its 2025 defense. Of the Buckeyes’ eight commitments, five are on defense, including three cornerbacks, one defensive end and one linebacker. But OSU is only getting started. With eight commitments, the Buckeyes have the No. 4-ranked class in the country per 247Sports’ rankings behind Notre Dame, Clemson and LSU. However, Ohio State …
Read More »Report: Chiefs rework Patrick Mahomes’ contract to create $21.6 million in cap space
The Chiefs have made one big move in free agency: They re-signed the top free agent, edge rusher Chris Jones. The team could be getting ready to do more on the open market, though. The Chiefs are restructuring the contract of quarterback Patrick Mahomes to create an additional $21.6 million worth of salary-cap space, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. In …
Read More »Gulf Coast hires former Lehigh defensive coordinator Manny Evans as head football coach
Manny Evans has often had to wait his turn. Sometimes it was by choice. Sometimes it was out of his control. But earlier this month, Evans saw an opportunity he didn’t want to pass up. Evans, 52, was announced as Gulf Coast’s head football coach, becoming the seventh in program history. He’s set to take over for Todd Nichols, who …
Read More »NHL playoff standings: Avs-Canucks leads Wednesday schedule
Tim Kavanagh, ESPN.comMar 13, 2024, 06:20 AM ET CloseTim Kavanagh is a senior editor for ESPN digital editorial. He’s a native of upstate New York. Following last night’s packed 10-game NHL slate, Wednesday is relatively light with just four games on the docket. However, there are some superb matchups on tap, highlighted by two Western Conference juggernauts squaring off. In …
Read More »Raiders will cut Hunter Renfrow, Jimmy Garoppolo today
With the start of the league year, the Raiders are getting rid of two of their most expensive players. Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow will get cut today, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Today is also the day the Raiders are expected to officially release quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, whose departure has been coming since he was benched last …
Read More »Inside the Christian Wilkins deal
Defensive tackle Christian Wilkins will jump from the Dolphins to the Raiders. The full, accurate details are in. Here they are, per a source with knowledge of the terms of the deal. 1. Signing bonus: $24 million. 2. 2024 base salary: $5 million, fully guaranteed at signing. 3. 2024 per-game active roster bonus: Up to $408,000. 4. 2024 offseason workout …
Read More »Maximizing the potential of the run game ecosystem | Yahoo Fantasy Football Show
John Daigle joins Yahoo Sports’ Matt Harmon to discuss the latest free agent running back signings, including how certain teams are weaponizing the position. Listen to the entire conversation on the “Yahoo Fantasy Football Show” podcast, and make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred listening platform. Video Transcript MATT HARMON: The 49ers, they could feel pretty …
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