Cornerback Chidobe Awuzie has agreed to sign a three-year deal with the Tennessee Titans, according to ESPN. Awuzie played three seasons (2021-2023) with the Cincinnati Bengals after spending four seasons (2017-2020) as a member of the Dallas Cowboys, who drafted him out of Colorado as a second-round pick. Awuzie has 350 total tackles, 62 passes defensed and six interceptions in …
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Report: Lions, Marcus Davenport agree to one-year deal
Defensive end Marcus Davenport is set to leave the Vikings for a divisional rival. NFL Media reports that Davenport has agreed to sign with the Lions. It’s a one-year deal in the Motor City for him. Davenport joined the Vikings last year after spending five seasons with the Saints. Davenport appeared in four games before suffering an ankle injury that …
Read More »Saquon Barkley to Eagles: Does move for ex-Giants star make sense? Why Philly is taking the gamble
Saquon Barkley left the New York Giants for the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, agreeing to terms on a lucrative deal that shakes up the NFC East. Perhaps more surprising than the thought of Barkley rocking midnight green, however, is the fact Philly even went through with the move, breaking character to spend top dollar on the increasingly devalued position of …
Read More »LB Frankie Luvu agrees to sign three-year deal with Commanders
Linebacker Frankie Luvu has agreed to sign a three-year deal with the Washington Commanders worth up to $36 million, ESPN reported. Previously, Luvu spent three seasons with the Carolina Panthers (2021-2023) and three seasons with the New York Jets (2018-2020). The 27-year-old had a productive 2023 season, during which he recorded career highs in tackles (125) and passes defended (5). …
Read More »Packers release Aaron Jones after adding Josh Jacobs in 2024 NFL free agency: One of our ‘hardest decisions’
The Green Bay Packers have turned their backfield on its head. Off the heels of agreeing to terms with former Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, the team released veteran running back Aaron Jones. On top of Jacobs’ arrival, this severing of ties with Jones comes after contract talks between him and the Packers broke down. Jones was entering the final …
Read More »Why did Michigan beat Alabama in Rose Bowl? Joel Klatt invokes Nick Saban to explain
Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt believes he knows why Michigan was able to beat Alabama football in the College Football Playoff Semifinal. The Wolverines beat the Crimson Tide 27-20 on New Year’s Day in the Rose Bowl before finishing a perfect season over Washington in the National Championship Game, claiming its first championship since splitting with Nebraska in 1997. REQUIRED …
Read More »Dolphins’ Terron Armstead ‘coming back’ for 2024: Pro Bowl LT adjusts contract, holds off on retirement
Getty Images Terron Armstead isn’t retiring just yet. The Miami Dolphins’ Pro Bowl left tackle agreed to an adjusted contract with the team. “It’s done and I’m coming back,” Armstead told NFL Network. Armstead said after the 2023 NFL season that he would “take his time” deciding whether to return for another year. Now the Miami Dolphins star lineman is holding off …
Read More »Report: DE Leonard Floyd, 49ers agree to two-year, $20M contract
Report: DE Leonard Floyd, 49ers agree to two-year, $20M contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers have reinforced their defensive line. San Francisco agreed to terms with edge rusher Leonard Floyd on a two-year, $20 million contract that includes $12 million guaranteed in year one, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported on Monday, citing a source. Floyd, 31, …
Read More »DE Leonard Floyd agrees to sign two-year deal with 49ers
Defensive end Leonard Floyd has agreed to a two-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers. The deal has a $20 million base with $12 million guaranteed and can be worth up to $24 million, NFL Media reported. Floyd confirmed the news himself with a greeting for 49ers fans on social media: Floyd spent last season with the Buffalo Bills, where …
Read More »2024 NFL free agency: Packers to sign former Giants safety Xavier McKinney to four-year, $68M deal, per report
Getty Images A staple of Packers former defensive coordinator Joe Berry’s last two seasons in Green Bay were missed assignments in coverage, particularly on the back end of the secondary. The Packers ranked 22nd in points per drive (2.0), 25th in scoring percentage (39%), 20th in yards per play (5.4) and 25th in third-down percentage in 2023 (41%). Packers general …
Read More »Georgia football G-Day kickoff time, broadcast plan announced
The Georgia football spring game now has a start time and broadcast network finalized. The April 13 intrasquad scrimmage, known as G-Day, is set for 1 p.m in Sanford Stadium. It won’t be televised, but will be available on streaming on ESPN+ and SEC Network+ for eligible subscribers. That’s among eight SEC spring games that will be shown that day …
Read More »NFL free agency 2024: Packers signing Pro Bowl RB Josh Jacobs to four-year, $48 million deal, per report
Getty Images The Green Bay Packers are bolstering their backfield with one of the top running backs on the market. The club is signing former Las Vegas Raiders back Josh Jacobs to a four-year, $48 million deal, according to NFL Media. The specific terms of Jacobs’ deal with the Packers were not immediately disclosed. The deal can’t become official until …
Read More »Is Justin Fields destined for backup duty? NFL expert weighs in on Bears QB’s future
Is Justin Fields destined for backup duty? NFL expert weighs in on Bears QB’s future originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears trade market for Justin Fields appeared to take a hit on Monday when the Falcons reportedly agreed to a free agent deal with longtime Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. Now what was expected to be a robust market …
Read More »RB Josh Jacobs reportedly signing with Packers
Running back Josh Jacobs has agreed to sign with the Green Bay Packers on Monday, according to multiple reports. In turn, the Packers are reportedly releasing former Pro Bowler Aaron Jones. Jacobs’ contract with the Raiders is worth potentially $48 million over four years, according to NFL Media. Jacobs spent the first five seasons of his NFL career with the …
Read More »Florida baseball drops out of top 10 in Week 4 USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
A 2-2 week against UCF and Saint Mary’s has Florida down four spots to No. 11 on the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. The Week 4 update saw many changes, including a complete shakeup of the top 10. Arkansas is the new team to beat at No. 1, but five teams earned first-place votes this week. LSU stayed put at …
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