The tush push isn’t going anywhere. NFL Executive V.P. of Football Operations Troy Vincent confirmed on Thursday that there is no proposal from any team or from the Competition Committee to ban the quarterback sneak play that the Eagles have run so effectively, and no plans to discuss a rule against the play at the upcoming owners’ meeting. That echoes …
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NFL mock draft: A top QB prospect falls amid trades galore in the top 10
More mock drafts? More mock drafts. The NFL landscape has changed now that the biggest wave of free agents have signed, giving more clarity on what teams might want to do in the upcoming draft. While things have changed, this mock draft starts in a familiar place — where the first pick already feels locked in. In this edition, Charles …
Read More »How Jake Elliott tweaked offseason plan to yield even better results
How Jake Elliott tweaked offseason plan to yield even better results originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The 2020 season was not Jake Elliott’s best. In his fourth NFL season, the Eagles’ kicker posted a career-low 73.7% field goal percentage and a career-low 92.3% extra point percentage. But since then? Over the last three years, he’s been one of the …
Read More »K.J. Osborn: I want to help Patriots get back to where we need to be
Wide receiver K.J. Osborn is taking a leap of faith by joining the Patriots this offseason. New England is coming off a 4-13 season that featured an abysmal offensive performance and they don’t have a clear answer at quarterback, which might have led some wide receivers to look elsewhere for a place to play. Osborn signed a one-year deal with …
Read More »Can’t Wait For Saturday | ACC rift reaches another level. How will it end?
Mar. 21—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 *** Think Jim Phillips might want to return to Northwestern …
Read More »Giants free up cap space with Dexter Lawrence restructure
The Giants have opened up some more room under the salary cap. Field Yates of ESPN reports that they have restructured the contract of defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. The team converted $10 million of Lawrence’s base salary into a signing bonus and three-quarters of that money was pushed into future years to create $7.5 million of cap space. Lawrence signed …
Read More »Newly hired Michigan defensive line coach resigns after OWI arrest
Greg Scruggs had been at Michigan for two weeks before his resignation. (Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Michigan defensive line coach Greg Scruggs’ tenure didn’t last long. The Wolverines announced Thursday that Scruggs had resigned following his arrest over the weekend for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. “I just received notice that Greg Scruggs has resigned his …
Read More »Caleb Williams’ Pro Day all but solidifies his future as Bears’ QB — with just one box left to check
Caleb Williams’ Pro Day all but solidifies his future as Bears’ QB — with just one box left to check originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Caleb Williams’ Pro Day on Wednesday at USC was more of a coronation than a workout. After trading quarterback Justin Fields on Saturday, the Bears sent a large contingent to Los Angeles to watch …
Read More »Buckeye State tight end target sets official visit date with Florida
This coming summer will hopefully be a big one for Florida football as the program looks to restore glory to the Orange and Blue from the ground up. June will be hot — not just from the rising temperatures but also from the numerous prep prospects making their official visits to Gainesville. Among those who have made plans to make …
Read More »Parris Campbell agrees to terms with Eagles
Saquon Barkley won’t be the only player making the short trip from the Giants to the Eagles for the 2024 season. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that wide receiver Parris Campbell will be joining the running back in Philadelphia. Campbell has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Giants’ divisional rivals. Campbell was a 2019 second-round pick of …
Read More »UCF football announces date, time for spring game
UCF will host its annual spring football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium on April 12 at 7 p.m. The game will once again feature the Knights vs. Nauts. It will feature a player skills challenge and fan participation opportunities, including postgame field access. Fans can purchase exclusive experiences through The Kingdom, UCF’s collective. In previous years, UCF has used its …
Read More »C.J. Henderson visiting with Texans
The Texans are taking a look at adding a former first-round pick to their defense. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Houston is hosting cornerback C.J. Henderson for a visit on Thursday. The Jaguars selected Henderson at No. 9 overall in 2020. But he was traded in Sept. 2021 to the Panthers, making his tenure with Jacksonville particularly brief. In 49 …
Read More »How Michigan football is managing with Greg Scruggs’ abrupt departure
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — In the category of things that should not happen, new Michigan football defensive line coach Greg Scruggs was arrested for drunk driving on the Saturday before the start of spring ball. The former Wisconsin coach reportedly had a blood-alcohol content of nearly double the legal limit which ultimately led to his resignation on Thursday. With spring practice …
Read More »Giants continue adding to offensive line, agreeing to terms with OT Matt Nelson
The Giants continue adding to their offensive line this offseason, as they’ve signed veteran OT Matt Nelson. Nelson was reportedly with the team in East Rutherford for a visit on Wednesday, and he must’ve liked was he saw, as the two sides were able to come to an agreement just a day later. The 28-year-old presents a potential swing-tackle option for Big Blue after Matt Peart …
Read More »Mountaineers welcome plenty of new faces with spring practices about to start
Mar. 21—MORGANTOWN — Spring practices are just around the corner for the WVU football team and there will be plenty of new faces for the Mountaineers. Between transfers and early enrollees, there will be 16 new players when WVU begins its first spring practice on Monday. Headlining the newcomers is an impressive transfer class of defensive backs with Jaheem Joseph …
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