Aaron Rodgers acknowledged during a podcast appearance this week he briefly thought his playing career could be over after he tore his left Achilles tendon in the New York Jets’ season opener. “I was really thinking, ‘This is it. You don’t come back from this injury,’” the 40-year-old quarterback said during a wide-ranging 2 1/2-hour interview on the “I Can …

USC defensive lineman Bear Alexander celebrates tipping a pass during a game against Stanford at the Coliseum on Sept. 9. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) After seriously considering another trip to the transfer portal, standout defensive tackle Bear Alexander says he’s staying at USC. “I’m not crystal clear on all of the noise or what any of this portal …

Jaguars LB Josh Allen’s massive extension gives Montez Sweat’s contract strong value originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Jaguars handed their prime outside linebacker, Josh Allen (not the Bills QB), a massive extension, worth just north of $141 million over five years — an average $28 million salary per year. Don’t get it twisted, he earned it. Last season, …

Owasso’s Ryker Haff (71) celebrates a J’Kharri Thomas TD in the 2022 Class 6A-I state semifinals against Tulsa Union. Ryker Haff gave Oklahoma State football fans another reason to celebrate. The Owasso junior offensive lineman announced his commitment to OSU on Wednesday night just hours after Kyle Keya, a junior edge rusher from Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic in Wichita, Kansas, …

Aaron Rodgers acknowledged during a podcast appearance this week he briefly thought his playing career could be over after he tore his left Achilles tendon in the New York Jets’ season opener. “I was really thinking, ‘This is it. You don’t come back from this injury,'” the 40-year-old quarterback said during a wide-ranging 2 1/2-hour interview on the “I Can …

Montez Sweat makes bold claim for 2024 that will get Bears fans fired up originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Montez Sweat made a bold claim about the 2024 NFL season, and it should get Bears fans fired up. “I’m telling you right now, I’m not losing to Green Bay this year,” Sweat said on the “Green Light Show with …

Three-star McKinney (Texas) cornerback Zadian Gentry has announced a top five of Missouri, SMU, Baylor, Oklahoma State, and Wisconsin. Rivals ranks the contenders ahead of an important stretch of official visits for Gentry this summer. ***** CLASS OF 2024 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF …

The Eagles have signed a couple of their starting offensive linemen to new contracts this offseason and their next move may be to strike a new deal with one of their wide receivers. Devonta Smith finished his third season with the team’s playoff loss to the Buccaneers, so the Eagles will have a chance to exercise their option for a …

USATSI Washington running back Tybo Rogers was arrested Friday and charged with two counts of rape, according to King County court documents. He was released the same day after posting a bond of $150,000. The investigation remains open.  Washington suspended Rogers indefinitely following the arrest. The charges allege two separate incidents of assault, one of which was directly reported to …

The Ravens have brought in a return specialist. Baltimore is signing Deonte Harty to a one-year deal, according to a report from NFL Media. Harty, 26, spent last season with the Bills where he was primarily the team’s punt returner. He averaged 12.4 yards on 26 returns, including a 96-yard punt return for a touchdown. Harty returned just one kick …

Ohio State has landed its first commitment from a high school player in the Jake Diebler era, and he’s a highly rated one. Marcus Johnson, a five-star guard from Garfield Heights, Ohio, has committed to the Buckeyes for the class of 2026. The 6-2, 170-pound Johnson has picked Ohio State after having taken multiple visits and developing a close relationship …

With the Jets currently holding the 10th overall pick in the 2024 draft, let’s take a look at one prospect who may be a target: Penn State offensive tackle Olu Fashanu. By The Numbers – Height: 6-foot-6 – Weight: 312 pounds – 40-Yard Dash: 5.11 – Vertical: 32 inches – Bench: DNP – Broad Jump: 9-foot-1 – 2023 Stats (12 …

MANHATTAN — When Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman brought his old friend Matt Wells on board in early January, the number of job titles next to the name said a lot. Wells, a former head coach at Utah State and Texas Tech, is listed as the Wildcats’ associate head coach, co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, and so far in …

Kellen Mond doesn’t have a job, but he is hoping that Wednesday’s work at the 49ers’ local pro day gives him an opportunity for one. Mond was one of four veteran players participating in the workout, joining tight ends Curtis Hodges, Hunter Kampmoyer and Tommy Sweeney. San Jose State’s Chevan Cordeiro, who is draft-eligible, was the only other quarterback at …

OU football picked up its second major 2025 commit of the day Wednesday afternoon with the commitment of four-star defensive lineman Trent Wilson of Dr. Henry Wise High in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Wilson’s commitment was reported by Hayes Fawcett of On3Sports. Wilson (6-foot-3, 270 pounds) is the No. 18 defensive lineman in the class according to the 247Sports composite rankings …