Defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw played in three playoff games since the start of the new year and that’s three more than the Jets have played in since 2011, but he believes that can change this season. Kinlaw signed with the Jets as a free agent last week after being part of several playoff teams during his four years with the …
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Xavien Howard landing spots: CB open to pay cut with contender because ‘how much money do you really need?’
The Miami Dolphins’ star-studded defensive backfield of four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Xavien Howard and seven-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey is no more. The Dolphins released Howard, who had three years remaining on his five-year, $90 million contract, at the start of the NFL’s new league year. The team released him at the start of the new league year on …
Read More »Neal Davis settling in as Beavers’ O-line coach after move from Wake Forest
Mar. 22—BEMIDJI — Neal Davis knew what he was looking for in his next college coaching stop. The former graduate assistant at Wake Forest was informed that he would need to seek a new career move after his two-year stint as the Demon Deacons’ offensive line graduate assistant came to an end. He scoured openings across the country, searching for …
Read More »Keenan Allen’s agent calls out Chargers GM over what actually happened during contract talks
The details surrounding the Los Angeles Chargers’ trade of Keenan Allen to the Chicago Bears are murky, to put it mildly. No one is disputing that money was the reason why the Chargers ultimately traded the talented wideout to Chicago for a fourth-round pick. The options made by the Chargers to Allen, though, are the unclear part of the story. …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft odds: Jets favored to draft Brock Bowers, tight end at No. 10
After a disappointing 2023-24 campaign in which prized acquisition quarterback Aaron Rodgers only played four snaps, the New York Jets are looking to turn the tide next NFL season. Defensively, Gang Green was stout, allowing the third-fewest yards per game in the league (292.3), but on the other side of the ball, there was a lot to be desired. N.Y. …
Read More »Chargers agree to terms with CB Kristian Fulton
The Chargers have added a piece to their secondary. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Los Angeles has agreed to a one-year deal with cornerback Kristian Fulton. A second-round pick in 2020, Fulton just completed his rookie contract with the Titans. He appeared in 42 games with 37 starts for Tennessee, recording 25 passes defensed with four interceptions. He also …
Read More »NFL GM explains why he thinks the devaluing of veteran running backs ‘has gone a little too far’
Getty Images In each of the last two offseasons, the Minnesota Vikings have cut ties with their incumbent starting running back. Last year, they released Dalvin Cook, then signed Alexander Mattison to a new two-year deal to replace him. Fast forward to this year, and the Vikings released Mattison, too. In his place, the Vikings signed longtime Packers star Aaron …
Read More »NCAA Tournament 2024: Falcons’ Bijan Robinson has perfect bracket after opening day of March Madness
Getty Images The NCAA Tournament got off to a wild start on Thursday with several upsets taking place. No. 14 seed Oakland took down No. 3 seed Kentucky in the biggest shocker of the day, while No. 11 seed Duquesne dropped No. 6 seed BYU 71-67. Even considering all of that drama, Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson still managed to put …
Read More »Ex-Dolphins CB Xavien Howard: I would ‘love’ to play for hometown Texans
Veteran cornerback and four-time Pro Bowler Xavien Howard is among the best remaining NFL free agents. As for his next journey, a return to Howard’s hometown of Houston to play for the Texans seems to be on the table. “I would love to do that. Especially back at home, the crib,” Howard said about possibly playing for the Texans on …
Read More »Quarterback DJ Uiagalelei adjusting to new offense, learning mindset with FSU football
Quarterback DJ Uiagalelei has always respected Florida State football. Uiagalelei also had a 2-0 record against the Seminoles when he was at rival Clemson. But since arriving in Tallahassee in January he can feel the excitement and heritage of the program. “For me, it’s a true honor to be at Florida State,” Uiagalelei said. “To be able to be a …
Read More »Grading each Steelers move in 2024 free agency: Justin Fields acquisition makes up for Kenny Pickett trade
The winds of change have swept through Pittsburgh. Not a historically big player in free agency, the Steelers have made an about-face in Omar Khan’s second full offseason as Pittsburgh’s general manager. Taking their cue from team president Art Rooney II, Khan, assistant GM Andy Weidl and the rest of Pittsburgh’s front office is working with urgency in an effort …
Read More »NFL Draft analyst shares encouraging insight on Pats’ front office
NFL Draft analyst shares encouraging insight on Pats’ front office originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The fate of the New England Patriots rests in the hands of Eliot Wolf and the front office. That may seem like hyperbole, but this offseason is critical for a rebuilding Patriots team that owns a wealth of cap space and the No. 3 …
Read More »Chargers GM Joe Hortiz on sending Keenan Allen to Bears: ‘I knew who I was trading’
Getty Images One of the most surprising moves of the offseason so far was the Los Angeles Chargers — after already having gotten cap-compliant by cutting Mike Williams and getting both Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa to take less money on reworked deals — deciding to trade Keenan Allen. L.A. sent its all-time leading wideout (tight Antonio Gates is the …
Read More »No. 3 Kentucky stunned by No. 14 Oakland, John Calipari’s future in doubt; three 11-seeds advance
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Read More »Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has perfect bracket after Day 1
After a Day 1 of the men’s NCAA Tournament that saw No. 3 Kentucky lose to No. 14 Oakland and three No. 6 seeds go down, most people have dents in their respective brackets; Bijan Robinson cannot relate, however. [2024 Men’s NCAA Tournament bracket] In quoting a post about his bracket to X early Friday morning, the Atlanta Falcons running …
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