The Titans are down to one unsigned draft pick. The team announced that they have agreed to terms with third-round pick Cedric Gray. It is a four-year deal for the former North Carolina linebacker. Gray appeared in 51 games during his time in Chapel Hill. He was credited with 369 tackles, 30 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, five interceptions, six …
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Wisconsin in battle with USF for commitment of four-star cornerback
The Wisconsin Badgers football team is considered to be in the final two programs for four-star class of 2025 cornerback Rukeem Stroud. Stroud is considering between the Badgers and USF for his commitment. Of note, he is set to visit Madison this weekend. The cornerback is ranked as the 35th best player at his position in the country, the No. 57 …
Read More »Brian Belichick explains decision to stay with Patriots after his father’s departure
Bill Belichick parted ways with the Patriots this offseason, and his son, Steve, followed him out the door. Steve Belichick landed the defensive coordinator job at the University of Washington. Brian Belichick, though, chose to stay. On staff since 2017, Brian Belichick will serve as safeties coach for a fifth season. “I was thankful and happy to get the opportunity …
Read More »NBC Sports announces 2024 Notre Dame schedule release
Following an impressive 10-3 season and a 2023 Sun Bowl win, Notre Dame football returns for an unprecedented 34th season on NBC Sports, headlined by primetime games against Florida State (Sat, Nov. 9) and Army (Sat, Nov. 23). In addition to the major primetime matchups, the Fighting Irish’s 2024 schedule on NBC and Peacock also features games against ACC contender …
Read More »Quinnen Williams was shocked to learn that Aaron Rodgers is in his 20th NFL season
At age 40, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is the oldest player currently under contract to any NFL team. Quinnen Williams, Rodgers’ 26-year-old teammate, was shocked to learn today just how long Rodgers has been in the NFL. As Williams talked to reporters at today’s offseason practice, a reporter prefaced a question by saying Rodgers is heading into his 20th NFL …
Read More »Garrett Wilson thinks Ohio State wide receivers ‘ain’t scared to go play with another five star’
Not just any five-star wide receiver chooses to go to Ohio State, Garrett Wilson says. When asked about the success Ohio State has had in developing top high school receivers into NFL first-round picks, Wilson, a former five-star who is now an award-winning receiver for the New York Jets, said it comes down to wide receivers coach Brian Hartline recruiting …
Read More »George Kittle on track for training camp after core muscle surgery
49ers tight end George Kittle went for surgery after the team’s Super Bowl loss and he provided an update on his recovery on Wednesday. Kittle suffered a core muscle injury around the middle of the regular season, but only missed a Week 18 game that had no bearing on the 49ers’ postseason fate. Kittle had surgery to address the injury …
Read More »Mike Norvell on Memphis football vs. Florida State game: ‘Going to be a heck of a matchup’
Count Florida State football coach Mike Norvell as one of the people most excited for the matchup against Memphis on Sept. 14. “Memphis, I think, is going to have one of the best teams in the country next year,” Norvell said on “The Gabe Kuhn Show” on 929ESPN on Wednesday. “Ryan (Silverfield) has done a great job, very experienced group. …
Read More »Rams plan on committee approach to pass rush after Aaron Donald’s retirement
The Rams won’t have defensive tackle Aaron Donald this year, barring an extremely unlikely change of heart. That changes the team’s approach to rushing the passer in 2024. “It’s always going to be a committee approach,” defensive coordinator Chris Shula told reporters on Tuesday. “I think that it’s always going to be as far as — it’s going to be …
Read More »Greg Sankey reveals his favorite SEC conspiracy theory
MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. − As busy as SEC commissioner Greg Sankey can be, even he can’t avoid hearing some conspiracy theories. Sankey has heard several about the SEC, in fact. While addressing reporters at the end of the day during SEC spring meetings on Wednesday, Sankey was asked if he had a favorite conspiracy theory. “I’ve had this in a …
Read More »Matt LaFleur: Josh Jacobs is capable of being a high-volume feature back
Packers running back Josh Jacobs was working through a hamstring issue at last week’s start of organized team activities. He did more Wednesday. He is not 100 percent yet, but he’s close. “I’d say about 93 percent,” Jacobs said, via Cody Krupp of Fox 11 News. Packers coach Matt LaFleur expects Jacobs to be full speed by next week. “Me, …
Read More »Wolcott commits to Austin Peay
May 29—One of the often-asked questions of the football offseason was where Tyson Wolcott is going to play college football. The question was answered over the weekend when the Friendship Christian star announced on social media his commitment to Austin Peay. Wolcott put up mind-boggling numbers last fall with 3,027 yards and a TSSAA-record 54 rushing touchdowns as he led …
Read More »The 49ers, like all teams, are processing the massive change to the kickoff
The NFL has revolutionized the kickoff, turning it in the blink of an eye from a dead play into something that will be very much undead. And the consequences of the new approach, which has 19 or 20 players clustered together and not moving until the ball is caught or strikes the ground in the landing zone, remain largely unknown. …
Read More »Chris Vigna will be taking an official visit to Rutgers football
Chris Vigna announced that he will be taking an official visit to Rutgers. One of the top recruits in New Jersey in the class of 2025, it will be the first official visit for Vigna from any of the programs recruiting him. Vigna was offered by Rutgers in early April while on an unofficial visit to the program. His official …
Read More »Texans agree to terms with second-round OT Blake Fisher
The Texans have agreed to terms with second-round offensive tackle Blake Fisher on a four-year, $6.595 million contract that includes a $1.616 million signing bonus, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. His signing will complete the Texans’ signings of their nine-player draft class. The Texans previously signed second-round cornerback Kamari Lassiter, third-round safety Calen Bullock, fourth-round tight end Cade Stover, sixth-round …
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