Draft expert Dane Brugler names QB the Pats should pick at No. 3 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston On April 25, the New England Patriots will have a chance to change the franchise’s direction with their first-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. At No. 3 overall, the Patriots have their highest pick since they drafted Drew Bledsoe at …

The past couple of weeks have been relatively interesting when it comes to a “drama” standpoint for the University of Oregon and one of their former coaches. Almost two weeks ago, Oregon’s former running backs coach Carlos Locklyn announced that he would be leaving the Ducks to take over as the next RB coach for the Ohio State Buckeyes. The …

Getty Images A week after signing Jordan Mailata to a lucrative contract extension, the Philadelphia Eagles are working toward locking up another in-house standout, according to ESPN, with wide receiver DeVonta Smith on track to land a long-term deal of his own. Smith, 25, is currently under contract through 2024, and the Eagles can exercise his fifth-year option for 2025 …

Omar Khan is one move away from completing his magnum opus. The Steelers general manager, following a whirlwind of moves earlier in free agency, is actively trying to acquire a veteran receiver — either in free agency or via a trade — to replace the recently-departed Diontae Johnson, according to SportsLine’s Jason La Canfora.  Since trading Johnson to the Carolina Panthers, …

Former Robbinsdale Cooper star and LSU defensive end Jaxon Howard, one of the most highly touted high school football recruits from Minnesota in recent years, is on the market again. Howard played five games as a true freshman at LSU last season and participated in spring practice, but he’s entering the transfer portal, according to multiple reports Wednesday. A 6-4, …

In his old job as Bengals offensive coordinator, Titans head coach Brian Callahan schemed against cornerback L’Jarius Sneed several times in the last few years. Now both Callahan and Sneed are on the same squad in Tennessee. On Wednesday, Callahan noted his excitement about acquiring the cornerback. “Man, I played against L’Jarius enough times to have an immense amount of …

Dak Prescott is a free agent after the 2024 NFL season, and the Dallas Cowboys appear unlikely to extend him a new contract before Week 1. Could Dallas draft Prescott’s successor in this year’s draft? A recent report from ESPN stated that the Cowboys could be a “sleeper team” to select a quarterback. Consider Colin Cowherd as one of the …

AMES — It’s in the genes for Jontez Williams to be a football player, and a very good one, at that. His father, Andrew Williams, starred at Miami (FL) back in the early 2000s, before becoming a third-round NFL Draft pick by the San Francisco 49ers. Now, Jontez may be on the threshold of getting his opportunity, as well, considering …

Heath Miller is about to write a new chapter in his football life. Miller, a two-time Super Bowl champion who played his entire 11-year NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, was recently named as new head coach at St. Anne’s Belfield in Charlottesville, Virginia.  Miller, 41, received the promotion after previously coaching his sons as a middle school assistant.  “It’s a huge …

The NFL’s first game ever in Brazil is finally set. Two months after announcing that the Philadelphia Eagles would be serving as the home team in Brazil, the NFL revealed on Wednesday that their opponent will be the Green Bay Packers for the game, which will kick off on Friday, Sept. 6.  The fact the game is being played in …

USATSI USC defensive tackle Bear Alexander has denied multiple reports that he will the transfer portal when it opens next week. The 6-foot-3, 313-pound Alexander took to social media Wednesday to seemingly reaffirm his commitment to the Trojans.  “I’m not crystal clear on all of the noise or what any of this portal mess is about,” Alexander wrote. “I’m here to …

The Steelers announced the signing of a kicker on Wednesday and it is a familiar face to the team. Matthew Wright has signed with the team. It will be his fourth stint with the franchise. Wright signed with the Steelers after going undrafted in 2019 and returned to the team the next year after a brief stint in the XFL. …

Quarterback Spencer Rattler embarked on one of college football’s more distinct paths in recent memory. The former five-star recruit began his career at Oklahoma, where he had a promising freshman campaign but was benched during his second full season in favor of Caleb Williams and didn’t start again for the Sooners. While Williams would soon follow head coach Lincoln Riley …

The Thompson Warriors have become the state of Alabama’s powerhouse by winning four of the last five Class 7A state championships. Safety Anquon Fegans has been a major reason why. Fegans, a four-star safety, has recorded 176 tackles in three seasons as a varsity player for the Warriors, with five tackles for loss and 18 interceptions. He is one of …

The Jaguars are making sure Josh Allen is part of their long-term plans. Jacksonville and its star pass rusher reached a a five-year, $150 million deal, CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones confirms. The contract includes $88 million guaranteed, per ESPN. Allen is now the third-highest paid defensive player on a per-year basis per OverTheCap.com. “I’m very emotional right now,” …