At the start of their offseason program, the Rams have had two players sign their tenders. Los Angeles announced on Monday that offensive lineman Alaric Jackson has signed his restricted free agent tender and running back Ronnie Rivers signed his exclusive rights free agent tender. Jackson, 25, started 15 games at left tackle for the Rams last season plus the …
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Colorado football transfer portal tracker heading into the 2024 season
After landing a historic haul last offseason, Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders and his staff are back on the transfer portal trail with needs to fill. The Buffs likely won’t bring in as many transfers as they did last year, but it’s still expected to be a relatively large group. Coach Prime has made it clear that improving Colorado’s …
Read More »Justin Jefferson absent from Vikings’ voluntary workouts: Here’s why fans shouldn’t be worried
The Minnesota Vikings opened their 2024 offseason program Monday, and they did so without arguably the most important player on the team: star wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Addressing reporters Monday, coach Kevin O’Connell admitted he’s unsure when Jefferson will report, while reiterating the communication he’s had with the All-Pro pass catcher. “I’ve had a lot of great dialogue with Justin …
Read More »Deion Sanders will only allow son Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter to play for these six NFL teams in 2025
Deion Sanders has had some interesting demands when it comes to the future of Colorado stars Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, two players expected to be high draft picks in 2025. Sanders already has a platform on teams in cold-weather cities, but appeared to change his stance on that — a little bit. Sanders has six NFL teams he wants …
Read More »Way-too-early 12-team College Football Playoff projections
In the upcoming 2024 season, college football will experience a handful of massive changes. The Pac-12 Conference has disappeared, mass effects of conference realignment will be felt and the College Football Playoff field expands to 12 teams. There’s much uncertainty from fans and how it will all play out, so let’s try to project how it will all look. The …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: The decline of the second-round QB and what it could mean for Michael Penix Jr., Bo Nix, more
The concept of a “second-round” quarterback, based on how we discuss and talk through the position, is one of the most unique in “draft economics.” If a team needs a quarterback and believes that quarterback can be their long-term starter, they should (and usually do) take that quarterback as early as possible in the first round. And generally, if a …
Read More »Florida Panthers add president role to GM Bill Zito’s duties
Apr 15, 2024, 03:35 PM ET SUNRISE, Fla. — Bill Zito has been promoted by the Florida Panthers, with the team announcing Monday that its general manager will now also serve as the team’s president of hockey operations. The promotion came with a multi-year contract extension, the terms of which were not revealed by the reigning Eastern Conference champions. Zito’s …
Read More »Former Texas DT T’Vondre Sweat visiting Broncos, Chiefs
Former Texas defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat will make two more visits this week before the pre-draft process concludes. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Sweat is visiting the Broncos and Chiefs. Sweat recently visited the Titans and the Seahawks. He is facing pointed questions about his actions away from the field after his recent arrest for driving while intoxicated. …
Read More »Which non-lineman need is primary for USC in spring transfer portal?
The spring transfer portal will involve a lot of tough and important decisions for USC football, Lincoln Riley, and the coaching staff. The Trojans clearly need defensive tackles first, offensive tackles second, and a general addition of ready-to-play linemen before anything or anyone else. No one would seriously debate those core points. However, there is a football roster beyond the …
Read More »Michigan Panthers slip below 7,000 for third home game in three weeks
In Detroit, UFL might mean “Unlikely For Long.” Attendance for the Michigan Panthers’ home game against the St. Louis Battlehawks slipped below 7,000 on Sunday. Via Mike Mitchell of SI.com, the official attendance for the Week 3 game was 6,952. The schedule makers didn’t help matters for the Panthers. Three home games in three weeks to start the season? The …
Read More »Florida State-to-Florida A&M transfer running back Rodney Hill re-enters NCAA Transfer Portal
Florida State Seminoles running back Rodney Hill (29) dodges LSU Tiger defenders as he makes his way down the field on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. Rodney Hill won’t be suiting up for the Florida A&M football team after all. The former Florida State running back, who transferred across the railroad tracks to join the Rattlers, has re-entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. On3 Transfer Portal Reporter …
Read More »Daniel Jones: Plan is to be ready to go by training camp
The Giants have been meeting with quarterback prospects in recent weeks as they make their plans for the sixth overall pick in next week’s draft, but the team has been cagey about whether they’ll actually add a player at the position with their top pick. Whichever path they take, they will have Daniel Jones under contract for the 2024 season. …
Read More »LSU QB commit Bryce Underwood remains top recruit in 2025 class after On3 update
On3 released its updated recruiting rankings on Monday, but LSU quarterback commit Bryce Underwood held firm at the top spot. Underwood, who committed to LSU in January, ranks as the nation’s top recruit at both On3 and 247Sports. He’s not that far behind on the other sites either, ranking second at ESPN and third at Rivals. On3 calls Underwood a …
Read More »DeVonta Smith extension: Eagles’ next potential move after locking up one of their top playmakers
The Philadelphia Eagles didn’t waste any time signing DeVonta Smith to a three-year contract extension, on the first day of Phase 1 of OTAs for good measure. Not only does Smith get his first-year option exercised for 2025 ($15.591 million), but his three-year extension for reportedly $75 million ($25 million per season) begins in 2026. By the time Smith’s extension …
Read More »Jaguars tease throwback uniform reveal, first 1990s NFL franchise to don throwback uniforms
USATSI The Jacksonville Jaguars have a history of changing uniforms over the course of the franchise’s history. As the franchise enters their 30th season of NFL football, Jacksonville will be doing a homage to their winningest era. For the first time in franchise history, the Jaguars will be wearing throwback uniforms — hinting the uniforms will be from the 1990s. …
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