Monthly Archives: May 2024

49ers re-signing restricted free agent Jauan Jennings to a two-year deal, per agent

USA Today The San Francisco 49ers are giving one of their receivers a contract extension. No, it’s not Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel, two players who have been at the center of trade speculation this offseason. Instead, the 49ers are giving fellow wideout Jauan Jennings a two-year deal that is worth up to $15.4 million and includes $10.5 million guaranteed, according to …

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PFF gives one Bears position group surprising praise ahead of 2024 season

PFF gives one Bears position group surprising praise ahead of 2024 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears offensive line was one of the most maligned position groups on the team last year, but the two young tackles earned some praise from Pro Football Focus. The football analytics site listed both left tackle Braxton Jones and right tackle …

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EA Sports College Football 25: A look at gameplay, NIL, Road to Glory, Dynasty with someone who’s played it

The hype and anticipation around the release of EA Sports’ “College Football 25” is building ahead of the July 19 release date. Information about the game has been trickling out since the company officially confirmed the franchise’s return this summer after an 11-year hiatus. Earlier this month, EA Sports announced Michigan’s Donovan Edwards, Colorado’s Travis Hunter, and Texas’ Quinn Ewers …

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Cowboys DC Mike Zimmer: We have to do it ‘the way I want it done’

Mike Zimmer is in Act 2 as the defensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys and is back in the NFL for the first time since 2021; he spent the previous two seasons as an assistant at Jackson State and Colorado after serving as the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings from 2014-21. During Zimmer’s time in Minnesota, the Vikings had …

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Could Dan Quinn be ‘one and done’ in Washington? | The Exempt List

Yahoo Sports NFL writer Charles McDonald is joined by ESPN’s Kevin Clark to discuss why Washington’s new head coach could have a short leash in his first year with the Commanders. Hear the full conversation on “The Exempt List with Charles McDonald” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. …

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USC football’s Pac-12 greatest hits — Stanford

Stanford is an interesting Pac-12 football program for USC and its fans to consider. The Cardinal have had some short bursts of time in which they were very, very good, but it has been hard for this program to become an annual threat over whole decades. The most sustained period of excellence at Stanford football in recent memory was the …

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Chargers add offensive line depth, sign former Raiders first-round pick

USATSI Former Las Vegas Raiders first-round pick Alex Leatherwood is coming back to the AFC West division. The veteran offensive lineman has signed with the Los Angeles Chargers, the team announced on Wednesday.  Leatherwood, 25, was selected by the Raiders with the 17th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. He started in each of the team’s 18 games that …

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2024-25 NFL odds: Can Aaron Rodgers, Jets win AFC East?

By Will HillFOX Sports NFL Betting Analyst Last year, the New York Jets were among the most intriguing teams heading into the NFL season, pairing a newly-acquired, future first-ballot Hall of Fame quarterback with one of the best defenses in football.  Add in playing in New York, and for a team that hasn’t made the playoffs since 2010 — currently …

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