As talk around the NFL increasingly turns to the topic of adding an 18th game to the regular season, Giants owner John Mara thinks most of his colleagues want to do it. Mara said at the owners’ meeting today that he believes most owners are in favor of eventually expanding the regular season to 18 games, although Mara said he …
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College Football Playoff adds new broadcast partner in 2024
ESPN has been the home to the College Football Playoff for each of the first 10 seasons of its existence, and that will continue to be the case until at least 2032 with its current contract agreement in place. But in 2024, for the first time, College Football Playoff games will also appear on a different network. The College Football …
Read More »Geno Smith “very impressed” with new Seahawks coordinator Ryan Grubb’s offense
Geno Smith is heading into his fifth year with the Seahawks and his third as their starting quarterback, but much has changed this offseason. New head coach Mike Macdonald and new offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb are bringing in a different system, and after the start of Organized Team Activities, Smith said it’s the right offense for him. “Very impressed,” Smith …
Read More »Mike Macdonald: Seahawks will have a lot of offseason experimentation on new kickoff rule
The NFL’s new kickoff rule is one of the most significant rule changes in league history, and Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said there’s no way for any team to be sure it has prepared for what its Week One opponent will do. Asked how much time the Seahawks need to spend on the new kickoff, Macdonald said, “I wish I …
Read More »Roger Goodell: A Super Bowl in Nashville would be very successful
The NFL is in Nashville for league meetings this week and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell suggested they could return for an even bigger event in the near future. A new stadium for the Titans is expected to be completed in February 2027 and Goodell was asked if the league is considering that as a possible site for a Super Bowl. …
Read More »Squeeze Play: New details inside Jim Harbaugh’s final days at Michigan
Adapted from The Price: What It Takes to Win in College Football’s Era of Chaos by Armen Keteyian and John Talty to be published by Harper Books, August 27, 2024. The Price is an in-depth look at an inflection point in college football where name, image and likeness, the transfer portal and conference realignment have turned the sport upside down. Written by …
Read More »Falcons sign WR OJ Hiliare, release TE Tucker Fisk
The Falcons announced a pair of additions to their receiving corps on Wednesday. They have signed OJ Hiliare and Daylen Baldwin to their 90-man roster. Baldwin’s agreement was initially reported on Tuesday. Tight end Tucker Fisk was let go in a corresponding move. Hiliare went undrafted out of Bowling Green this year. He played 26 games and made 18 starts …
Read More »Jim Harbaugh wanted to remain at Michigan but felt AD was ‘not the advocate he needed in his corner,’ per book
Getty Images Jim Harbaugh wanted to remain at Michigan following the Wolverines’ national championship run but was concerned over whether he had the support needed from athletic director Warde Manuel, according a soon-to-be published book. In “The Price: What it Takes to Win in College Football’s Era of Chaos,” authors Armen Keteyian and John Talty pulled back the curtain on Harbaugh’s …
Read More »Roger Goodell: “Progress is being made” on partial sale of Raiders to Tom Brady
Tom Brady’s bid to become a junior member of Club Oligarch is still pending. Brady’s proposed purchase of the piece of the Raiders remains pending. No vote was taken during this week’s ownership meetings in Nashville. “I do think progress is being made,” Commissioner Roger Goodell told reporters. “We’ve had a number of meetings. The Finance Committee has done their …
Read More »Dak Prescott: I don’t play for money, will leave contract talks to business people
Whether it’s with the Cowboys or another team, Dak Prescott will get a new contract that is at the top of the market or near the top of market. His price is only going up by the day. It didn’t get any less expensive with Jared Goff’s contract extension with the Lions. The Cowboys already should have signed Prescott to …
Read More »Ranking the five best offensive players available in the transfer portal
© Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports Even though the transfer portal has officially been closed since the start of May, there are still some players available. Here is a look at the top five on offense looking for a new home. ***** MORE: Biggest QB transfers of the offseason | RB transfers | WR transfers | TE transfers | OL transfers …
Read More »Raiders sign WR Alex Bachman
The Raiders have added a receiver. Las Vegas announced on Wednesday that the team has signed Alex Bachman. Bachman, 27, entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of Wake Forest back in 2019, initially signing with the Rams. He’s then spent a few seasons with the Giants, appearing in four games for New York from 2020-2021. While Bachman …
Read More »Where North Carolina stands in updated 2025 football recruiting rankings
Love or hate him, there’s no denying Mack Brown’s power in recruiting, as the University of North Carolina lands in the top five for the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) 2025 Industry Ranking Football Team Recruiting Rankings per On3. On3 formulated a score for each program, basing the rankings on the amount of 3-5 star recruits committed to the school plus …
Read More »Michael Pittman “should be fine” after leaving practice with a knee injury
Receiver Michael Pittman Jr. gave the Colts a scare on Wednesday. He remained on the ground after a collision with several defensive backs as he leaped for an Anthony Richardson pass. The team’s medical staff examined Pittman’s left knee as General Manager Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen anxiously looked on. Finally, Pittman stood and then walked with a limp …
Read More »Colorado State football adds cornerback transfer Chris Jackson
The Colorado State football team has added depth at a position of need. Defensive back Chris Jackson committed to transfer from junior college to the Rams. He announced his decision Wednesday on X. Jackson is 6-foot, 170-pounds and completed his sophomore season in 2023 at San Diego Mesa College. He had two interceptions last season. He has also thrived in …
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