An 18-game regular season schedule in the NFL isn’t imminent, but it’s certainly on the league’s mind. Roger Goodell reiterated the league’s interest in possibly extending the regular season by a game when he spoke with reporters at league meetings in Nashville on Wednesday. The NFL commissioner said that while a switch to a longer regular season isn’t imminent, the …
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Andy Reid: They could give us a Tuesday game if they want, we’d be OK there, too
When the NFL’s 2024 schedule was released last week, it revealed that the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs will have a game every day of the week but Tuesday. Head coach Andy Reid was asked about the team’s schedule during his Wednesday press conference and seemed unfazed by it. Reid noted that he didn’t get a heads-up about playing …
Read More »Miami using transfer portal to add major firepower to DL ahead of crucial season for coach Mario Cristobal
Getty Images If Miami struggles to make headway in Year 3 under coach Mario Cristobal, it won’t be because the Hurricanes failed to reinforce their defensive front. The ‘Canes made another splashy addition to their portal class Tuesday night with the commitment of former Tennessee edge rusher Tyler Baron. A four-star transfer according to 247Sports, Baron is the latest impact …
Read More »Brock Purdy on contract situation between 49ers, Brandon Aiyuk: ‘Extremely important’ to get a deal done
The San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk are reportedly not close to an agreement on a long-term deal and the wide receiver is skipping voluntary OTAs while he looks for a new contract. General manager John Lynch has made it clear he wants to keep Aiyuk around and his quarterback is saying the same. Brock Purdy spoke to reporters on …
Read More »How Jaden Rashada’s lawsuit vs. Florida could change the future of NIL | College Football Enquirer
Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel is joined by senior college football reporter Ross Dellenger and Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde to discuss the Jaden Rashada-Florida situation and its potential impact on the future of college football, particularly from an NIL perspective. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever …
Read More »6 NFL players (and one coach) in need of a fantasy football reputation reboot in 2024
Matt Harmon examines which players (and coach) are in need of a fantasy football brand refresh this season. The complete ambivalence the fantasy community holds toward a receiver who has a beefy career resume, including a top-five season and being top-20 in targets and top-15 in catches at the position just last season, is a bit puzzling. Prior to his …
Read More »Jaden Rashada’s lawsuit & private capital funding college football
This embedded content is not available in your region. On today’s episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde start off the show with a recap of current Georgia quarterback Jaden Rashada’s lawsuit against Florida head coach Billy Napier and Florida collectives. They discuss the implications of the lawsuit, and how it will impact future NIL guardrails. After, they …
Read More »Agent’s Take: Potential contract solutions for Matthew Stafford and Rams, including the Aaron Donald approach
Reports about Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford being unhappy about his contract began to surface in late April right around the 2024 NFL Draft that took place April 25 through April 27. Rams head coach Sean McVay reluctantly acknowledged that the reports of Stafford looking for additional contract guarantees were true. Stafford has three years worth $94 million remaining …
Read More »NFL 18-game season: Giants owner John Mara pushes back on league possibly expanding the season
While he feels that most of his peers are in favor of a 18-game regular season, New York Giants owners John Mara has his reservations. “I can’t say I’m necessarily crazy about extending the season,” Mara said, via ESPN. “I worry more about player fatigue and wear and tear on the players moving forward. That’s one of the reasons why …
Read More »Jim Hiller named Kings coach with interim tag removed
May 22, 2024, 02:36 PM ET The Los Angeles Kings removed the interim tag and named Jim Hiller as the club’s 30th head coach Wednesday. ESPN’s Kevin Weekes reported that Hiller agreed to a multiyear contract. The Kings fired Todd McLellan on Feb. 2 and tabbed Hiller as the team’s interim head coach. Under Hiller’s watch, the Kings finished the …
Read More »Fox Sports Joel Klatt ranks Bryant-Denny Stadium as a top 5 environment in CFB
While the NFL is the king of American sports with an average of over 17.9 million viewers per game, there are still a few things that will forever prevent it from being as great as college football. What makes college so special compared to the professional level is the passion and traditions. Especially for schools like the Alabama Crimson Tide …
Read More »Why has Tua Tagovailoa lost weight this offseason? We explain Dolphins’ reasoning
Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter For yet another offseason, the conversation around Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa revolves around his contract. But there’s another recurring theme: his weight change. Last offseason, Tua went viral for how he’d bulked up. This offseason, it’s just the opposite. The quarterback has slimmed back down. It’s all according to the Dolphins’ plan, even if …
Read More »Roger Goodell on Harrison Butker’s comments: NFL community has “diversity of opinion and thought”
Last week, the NFL issued a statement regarding comments made earlier this month by Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker at a commencement ceremony. On Wednesday, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell added nothing new to what was previously said. “His views are not those of the NFL as an organization,” the league said last week. “The NFL is steadfast in our commitment to …
Read More »Missouri football adds depth at linebacker with South Alabama transfer
Missouri football has added depth to its linebacker room. South Alabama linebacker Khalil Jacobs has committed to the Tigers, per a post to his Instagram account on Wednesday afternoon. He’ll immediately have some familiarity on the MU staff, as new Mizzou defensive coordinator Corey Batoon also arrived in Columbia from South Alabama this offseason. Jacobs, who is listed at 6 …
Read More »2024 NFC North outlook, projection: Why Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings could all contend for division title
At this point in the NFL offseason, just about every team talks itself into contending. It’s spring, after all: the dawn of fresh grass, first practices and new hopes for the upcoming season. But there is perhaps no division that justifies such widespread optimism as the NFC North, which has seen three different champions in the last three years. In …
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