Getty Images Jeremiah Trotter was one of the best linebackers to ever wear a Philadelphia Eagles uniform. His son, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., watched his dad shine in Philadelphia as he grew up making a name for himself in the city a decade after Trotter hung up his cleats for good. Trotter became a star linebacker at Clemson, and will be …
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Steve Spurrier questions Florida’s massive coaching staff, praises UGA
Legendary Florida Gators coach Steve Spurrier always has interesting insights whenever he speaks with the media. Among Spurrier’s favorite things to do is to criticize the Georgia Bulldogs, especially in the offseason. Spurrier, who is a paid University of Florida ambassador, is not particularly confident in the Gators entering spring practice. Florida head coach Bill Napier enter the spring with …
Read More »2024 NFL Combine: What QB prospects said about Bears, Patriots, Giants and more teams with high draft picks
The NFL Scouting Combine is as much about getting to know the players in an upcoming draft class as people as much as it is about seeing how fast they can run or how high they can jump. That intangible component of player evaluation is of the utmost importance, especially with the quarterback position since a team’s starting quarterback naturally …
Read More »No poking, prodding, jabbing for Caleb Williams. Ex-USC star skips medical exam at NFL combine
Former USC quarterback Caleb Williams speaks Friday during a news conference at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis. (Michael Conroy / Associated Press) The poking. The prodding. The jabbing. The all-day waits. The deeply personal questions. Caleb Williams says no thanks. The former USC quarterback is expected to be the No. 1 pick at the NFL draft next month. That …
Read More »Former FSU QB Jordan Travis happy to be out of boot at NFL Scouting Combine
Former Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis walked to the podium Friday at the annual NFL Scouting Combine in regular shoes, the next step in his recovery from the fractured left leg that ended his final college season and severely damaged the Seminoles’ playoff hopes. For Travis, Friday’s appearance was a milestone moment. “I got my boot off about a week …
Read More »Notre Dame College leaves behind impressive sports history
Mar. 1—In a short time, Notre Dame College built an impressive array of sports programs. History will confirm that over time but athletics at NDC will soon be a thing of the past. On Feb. 29, the college made official what had been rumored for some time — NDC will close its doors permanently at the end of the spring …
Read More »Commanders releasing starting LT Charles Leno Jr., creating $7.3 million in cap space, per report
Getty Images The Washington Commanders are making a lot of significant changes this offseason. It’s their first full offseason under the new ownership group led by Josh Harris, and they have already made changes in the front office (hiring Adam Peters as the general manager) and at head coach (Dan Quinn). It’s expected that they’ll make a change at quarterback …
Read More »2024 NFL offseason moves: Eagles releasing Kevin Byard, Chiefs cut veteran WR, per reports
Getty Images Last week, the NFL announced the official salary cap figure for 2024: $255.4 million. That number is $30.6 million more than the cap in 2023, making it the largest increase in free agency history. While this announcement benefits every team, there’s still work to be done for some clubs. As of Feb. 28, there are seven teams still …
Read More »Cardinals’ coaching staff hard at work with no offseason turnover
INDIANAPOLIS — It is like clockwork every year in the NFL when the regular season ends: head coaches are fired and new coaches hired while a horde of assistant coaches are once again arranging for moving vans. This year, there were seven head-coaching changes: Former Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris replaced Arthur Smith in Atlanta. Former Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave …
Read More »Blackhawks boon: Rookie Connor Bedard leads NHL in jersey sales
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMar 1, 2024, 01:46 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Chicago Blackhawks rookie sensation Connor Bedard has the top-selling jersey in the NHL this season, according to Fanatics. Bedard, 18, was the first pick in the 2023 NHL draft. He leads all rookies in points (40) and is tied with Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi …
Read More »Rice details Purdy relationship, what 49ers QB has done for NFL
Rice details Purdy relationship, what 49ers QB has done for NFL originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area INDIANAPOLIS — Brenden Rice, son of Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, confirmed Friday that he had a formal interview with his father’s 49ers at the NFL Scouting Combine. Rice’s connection to the team isn’t just through his dad, though. The now-NFL prospect grew up …
Read More »Braelon Allen’s (famous) youth will serve him well as he heads into NFL
INDIANAPOLIS — “He’s only 20” doesn’t have the same ring as previous iterations of the meme, but it’s no less applicable. Wisconsin fans have grown used to the recurring fixation by gameday announcers accentuating how young star running back Braelon Allen was. He reclassified as a high-school junior at Fond du Lac High School and immediately made an impact as …
Read More »Caleb Williams crashes former USC teammate Brenden Rice’s combine presser
Brenden Rice got an unexpected visitor at his Friday press conference at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine — his former quarterback at USC, Caleb Williams. Williams, who’s the heavy favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, had a very important two-part question for Rice, one of his favorite targets during the duo’s two seasons …
Read More »2024 NFL Combine: UCLA’s Laiatu Latu showing he’s worth the risk after overcoming career-threatening injury
INDIANAPOLIS — With the broadest of smiles and friendliest of handshakes, Laiatu Latu remains committedly oblivious to why he’s one of the best stories at this combine — and maybe the most confounding. Latu is not supposed to be playing football. After hurting his neck in a preseason workout three-and-a-half years ago, he had neck fusion surgery. The University of …
Read More »Commanders GM Adam Peters discusses quarterback search, potential interest in trading for Bears’ No. 1 pick
The Washington Commanders are widely expected to add a new quarterback this offseason. The only real question is whether they do so via trade, free agency or with the No. 2 overall pick in next month’s draft. According to recently hired general manager Adam Peters, the decision regarding who it will be and how he will be acquired has yet …
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