Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz previews the biggest needs of the Bills, Jets, Dolphins, and Patriots heading into the 2024 NFL Draft. Video Transcript JASON FITZ: We’re taking a look at 2024 NFL Draft needs division by division. Let’s examine the AFC East, where the Buffalo Bills now have a glaring need at the wide receiver position after trading superstar Stefon …
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Four-star athlete, projected running back Daune Morris commits to USC
It’s another recruiting win for new USC running backs coach Anthony Jones Jr. Jones and Lincoln Riley have to be really happy today. They have landed four-star running back and athlete Daune Morris from Chattanooga. Jones coached at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga and is from Chattanooga. He developed a connection with Morris while he was coaching at TCU. Morris ran …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: Five ‘mystery teams’ that could surprise with a first- or second-round QB pick
Most years, there are several NFL teams that stand out as obvious candidates to take a quarterback early in the draft. This year is no exception, and in fact might be even more predictable, with the Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders and New England Patriots widely projected to kick off the 2024 draft with three consecutive picks under center. Every year, …
Read More »Where Patriots stand on trading No. 3 pick as draft decision looms
Where Patriots stand on trading No. 3 pick as draft decision looms originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston What will it take for the Patriots to trade down from No. 3 and pass on one of the top three quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft? A big, big booty. Massive. Historic. The mindset in Foxboro is the package has to …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: Texas’ Ja’Tavion Sanders explains poor pro-day testing, lists which star tight ends he studies
LAS VEGAS — Watching University of Texas tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders work out with New York Giants star Darren Waller and Ohio State’s Cade Stover, it’s easy to see why he is considered one of the top NFL Draft prospects at his position and a potential second-round pick. Sanders has decent size at 6-foot-3, 245 pounds, and the speed numbers …
Read More »Ole Miss football lands 2025 edge Talib Graham over Auburn, Mississippi State, others
OXFORD — Ole Miss football landed the third member of its 2025 recruiting class on Sunday, when Alabama edge rusher Talib Graham announced his commitment to Lane Kiffin and the Rebels. Graham, considered a three-star prospect, is rated as the No. 399 overall recruit in his class, according to the 247Sports Composite. He is also the No. 31 edge rusher …
Read More »Rams tried to make a trade for this NFC starting quarterback during free agency, but they got outbid
The Los Angeles Rams made a big move in free agency last month when they signed Jimmy Garoppolo to fill their opening at backup quarterback. However, it appears that Garoppolo wasn’t their first choice for the job. During a recent interview on the Puck Sports podcast, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media revealed that the Rams were targeting former Commanders quarterback …
Read More »This AFC West rival is interested in signing former Chiefs wideout Marquez Valdes-Scantling, per report
Getty Images Marquez Valdes-Scantling was released by the Kansas City Chiefs this February. But the Super Bowl champion wide receiver could end up staying in the AFC West, with the rival Los Angeles Chargers recently expressing interest, according to ESPN. Valdes-Scantling, 29, spent the last two seasons in Kansas City, and his touchdown catch in Super Bowl LVIII helped lift …
Read More »Alex Ellis by the numbers against Houston
DC (1-1) defeated Houston (0-2), 23-18, at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. during Week 2 of the inaugural UFL season. Former Vol and DC tight end Alex Ellis totaled one reception for 19 yards. He was targeted three times. Ellis played for the Vols from 2011-15 under head coaches Derek Dooley and Butch Jones. He played in 26 games at …
Read More »Holdout could be looming for CeeDee Lamb
Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is heading into the fifth and final year of his rookie contract, and without an extension it’s unclear what, if any, work he will do this offseason. Lamb is expected to skip voluntary work and may even hold out of mandatory work, according to Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News. The most likely scenario, …
Read More »5-Star OT Josh Petty locks in official visit with the Oregon Ducks
The college football recruiting season for the class of 2025 is starting to ramp up, and the Oregon Ducks are already on the trail. On Sunday, Josh Petty, a 5-star offensive tackle, locked in official visits with four schools, one of which is Oregon, according to a report from On3’s Steve Wiltfong. At 6’5″ and 262 lbs., Petty is one …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: Former general manager’s QB tiers, pro comps, landing spots and best fits for quality class
Getting the quarterback position right is the biggest way teams can go from the basement to the penthouse in the NFL. Look no further than the Houston Texans. They were on the clock with the second overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft this time a year ago. Now, with 2023 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year C.J. Stroud, they …
Read More »Parris Campbell: Saquon Barkley with Eagles OL will be “pretty scary” for defenses
Wide receiver Parris Campbell is hopeful that an offseason move to the Eagles pays off in a more productive season than he had with the Giants in 2023 and he’s confident that one of his Giants teammates will benefit from making the same move. Running back Saquon Barkley’s move between the NFC East teams garnered more attention than Campbell’s change …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: Kirk Cousins signing and other offseason moves that greatly impacted the draft
Every NFL team enters the offseason with needs to fill. Some of those needs are carried over from the prior year(s) when certain positions were not addressed. There have been several moves made over the past month that will impact the 2024 NFL Draft. When trying to narrow down the list of moves to those that made the biggest impact, …
Read More »‘We don’t rebuild, we reload,’ Georgia’s JaCorey Thomas on battle at DB, spring practice standouts
Georgia has plenty of work to do within the secondary this spring, especially at defensive back. Starters Javon Bullard and Tykee Smith are off to the 2024 NFL draft following outstanding careers as Bulldogs. The questions remains where Kirby Smart and staff will turn to make up for the lost production. One of the talented players that has an inside …
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