As one of the faces of the Cowboys, quarterback Dak Prescott takes a leading role in just about any discussion of the team’s fortunes. For much of last season, those discussions were positive when it came to Prescott and the job he was doing leading the Cowboys offense as they won the NFC East. Their playoff loss to the Packers …
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Tennessee offers 2025 interior offensive lineman Henry Fenuku
Tennessee offered a scholarship to 2025 interior offensive lineman prospect Henry Fenuku. “Blessed to receive an offer from the University of Tennessee,” Fenuku said. The 6-foot-4, 295-pound interior offensive lineman prospect is from North Crowley High School in Fort Worth, Texas. There are not recruiting rankings currently for Fenuku from Rivals, 247Sports, On3 or ESPN. Fenuku has scholarship offers from …
Read More »Tearful Jason Kelce announces NFL retirement after 13 seasons
Jason Kelce (right) greets his brother Travis after last year’s Super Bowl. Photograph: Mark J Rebilas/USA Today Sports Jason Kelce, one of the greatest centers of all time, has announced his retirement from professional football after 13 NFL seasons. The 36-year-old, dressed in a sleeveless workout jersey, was in tears for long periods of his retirement press conference, which was …
Read More »Michigan State football defensive coordinator Joe Rossi: Unofficial Midwest liaison
EAST LANSING — Joe Rossi quickly became a font of information for Jonathan Smith and the rest of his colleagues. Even though Rossi also was getting to know to his new home with Michigan State football. But after spending the past 11 years at two Big Ten schools, Rossi — beyond bringing his acumen as defensive coordinator — has been …
Read More »NHL Awards Watch: Who’s leading for Hart, Norris, Calder?
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMar 5, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The race for NHL most valuable player is remarkably contentious this season, as a half-dozen players have a legitimate claim to the Hart Trophy. “I can’t lie, I’m struggling with this one. But I’m happy to be struggling because the Hart race is giving us …
Read More »After retirement announcement, how will Eagles replace Jason Kelce?
After retirement announcement, how will Eagles replace Jason Kelce? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The day has finally come to replace Jason Kelce and it won’t be easy. The legendary center announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday after 13 seasons and a Hall-of-Fame career. And as Kelce moves to the next phase of his life, the Eagles …
Read More »Big Ten adding third day to football media day schedule
The Big Ten is officially expanding once again. No, there are not any more teams being added to the conference following this year’s upcoming additions of Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Washington. Instead, to accommodate the expanded membership, the Big Ten is adding a third day to the schedule for the annual Big Ten football media days this summer. What was …
Read More »Jaguars will release Foley Fatukasi
Defensive lineman Foley Fatukasi’s time with the Jaguars is coming to an end. According to multiple reports, the Jaguars are going to release Fatukasi. Fatukasi signed a three-year deal with the team as a free agent before the 2022 season and appeared in 32 games for the team over the last two seasons. The Jaguars have not announced the move, …
Read More »A way-too early look at Arkansas football’s depth chart heading into spring football
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas football will begin its spring practice Thursday, and despite a tumultuous 2023, Sam Pittman is back for his fifth year in charge. There are six months till the Razorbacks host Arkansas Pine Bluff in Little Rock for the season opener. A position battle at quarterback and the return of Bobby Petrino will take center stage in …
Read More »Jeffrey Lurie: It is hard to imagine the Eagles taking the field without Jason Kelce
Center Jason Kelce announced his retirement with an emotional and entertaining speech at the Eagles’ facility on Monday afternoon and there are sure to be a number of tributes to what Kelce meant to the team in the coming days. One of the first came from Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie. Kelce spent his entire 13-year career with the Eagles and …
Read More »Jason Kelce announces his retirement from the NFL
Jason Kelce announces his retirement from the NFL originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The day Philadelphia has been dreading finally arrived. Jason Kelce, one of the greatest centers in NFL history and one of the greatest Eagles ever, is retiring. Kelce announced at a press conference Monday afternoon at the NovaCare Complex that his career is over after 13 …
Read More »Brandon Graham and Eagles both interested in a return in 2024
On the same day that the longtime Eagle Jason Kelce announced his retirement, reports emerged that longtime Eagle Brandon Graham may be back in 2024. The Eagles and Graham have mutual interest in getting a deal done before the start of free agency, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. A 2010 first-round draft pick, Graham has spent his entire …
Read More »Former Seahawks linebacker Wright joins 49ers’ coaching staff
Former Seahawks linebacker Wright joins 49ers’ coaching staff originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Former Seattle Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright is joining the 49ers’ coaching staff. Wright, 34, has been hired as the 49ers’ assistant linebackers/defensive quality control coach, he announced Monday morning on his YouTube channel. “I am thoroughly excited,” Wright said. “I’m really, really happy for this …
Read More »49ers legend Rice humorously critiques son Brenden’s combine workout
49ers legend Rice humorously critiques son Brenden’s combine workout originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area They say you are your own worst critic, but in Brenden Rice’s case, it might be his Hall of Fame father. Jerry Rice was in Indianapolis over the weekend watching his son at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, and the 49ers legendary wide receiver …
Read More »Can’t Wait For Saturday | Giving Heisman back to Bush seems like right thing to do
Mar. 4—Sign up for our daily Illini football newsletter here Greetings from “Can’t Wait For Saturday,” your morning morsel of college football, courtesy of longtime Illini beat writer, AP Top 25 voter and Heisman state rep Bob Asmussen. He’ll give you his views each day on the game he loves. *** Time to do something I never expected: agree with …
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