The NFL and Dallas Cowboys communities were struck by tragedy Monday morning with the news that Larry Allen, a member of both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the storied franchise’s Ring of Honor, died suddenly during a family vacation in Mexico. Allen, widely considered one of the greatest offensive linemen of all time, was 52. Allen was part …
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How Jefferson’s record deal impacts 49ers’ negotiations with Aiyuk
How Jefferson’s record deal impacts 49ers’ negotiations with Aiyuk originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area On Monday, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson agreed to a four-year $140 million contract extension, including $110 million in guaranteed money, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL and resetting the pay scale for the NFL’s wide receiver market. Meanwhile, there has …
Read More »Manti Te’o is on the ballot to be a 2025 College Football Hall of Famer
As we all remember, Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o had an illustrious career for the Irish. He was a two-time All-American, won the Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Award, Lott Trophy, Chuck Bednarik Award, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Butkus Award, and the Lombardi Trophy during his senior year in 2012. Te’o’s hardware during that year was impressive and it was enough for …
Read More »Kirk Cousins on track in recovery from torn Achilles as Falcons approach minicamp
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins’ recovery from a torn Achilles tendon remains on track as the team approaches next week’s mandatory minicamp. Coach Raheem Morris said Monday he can’t ask for Cousins to do more in the minicamp because “he’s done almost everything” in the organized team activities. Cousins was again on the field for Monday’s launch of the final …
Read More »Larry Allen death: Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith among Cowboys to remember Hall of Fame OL after sudden passing
Getty Images The news of the death of Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive lineman Larry Allen caught the football world by surprise on Monday. The Dallas Cowboys, the team Allen played 12 of his 14 NFL seasons with from 1994 to 2005 before finishing up with the San Francisco 49ers in 2006 and 2007, announced that he died “suddenly” …
Read More »Former Michigan State football DB transferring to Jacksonville State
Malcolm Jones, a former 3-star recruit in Michigan State football’s 2022 recruiting class, has found a new home. Jones announced on social media on Monday that he is committed to transfer to Jacksonville State. Jones played in eight games last season as a redshirt freshman. 𝕄𝕖 𝕧𝕤 𝕞𝕖 . pic.twitter.com/3d05O2muJw — Malcolm Jones (@mapp_302) June 3, 2024 READ: MICHIGAN STATE …
Read More »Falcons’ Bijan Robinson preparing for Christian McCaffrey-like role in 2024
After a rookie season that can be summed up as solid, Bijan Robinson is planning to have a sophomore season that can be categorized as prolific. The Atlanta Falcons’ second-year running back recently said that he feels that he will be used the way Christian McCaffrey currently is in San Francisco. “I’m gonna be more of a runner that does everything …
Read More »Justin Jefferson signs historic NFL contract – is it the right decision?
Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Matt Harmon reacts to the star wide receiver re-signing with the Minnesota Vikings, becoming the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league, and how it affects the contracts of other wideouts in the 2020 NFL Draft. View more Video Transcript Sanity reigns as the Minnesota Vikings and Justin Jefferson agree to a $140 million contract over four years …
Read More »Nick Saban, Urban Meyer appear on 2025 College Football Hall of Fame ballot in first year of eligibility
Nick Saban and Urban Meyer appear poised to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility amid Monday morning’s release by the National Football Foundation in which the legendary coaches are among those listed on the ballot for the 2025 class. The two have combined for 10 national championships and 479 wins since …
Read More »Panthers, city seek $800M stadium renovation to keep team in Charlotte for 20 more years
The Carolina Panthers and the City of Charlotte have proposed a partnership deal that would include an $800 million renovation to Bank of America Stadium and keep the NFL team there for 20 years. The renovation would include a fixed $650 million investment from the city and another $150 million from Panthers owner David Tepper. Tepper has already invested more …
Read More »Harrison Butker controversy: Pop star Katy Perry posts edited version of Chiefs kicker’s commencement speech
Pop star Katy Perry began Pride Month by posting an edited version of Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s Benedictine College commencement speech from last month. In the video posted on Perry’s Instagram account, portions of Butker’s speech were spliced together to provide a positive message toward the LGBTQ+ community. “For the ladies present today, congratulations on an amazing accomplishment,” …
Read More »Auburn impresses offensive tackle target Broderick Shull on official visit
Auburn football is attempting to make massive moves on the recruiting trail in the summer, with many prospective players making official visits to the Plains. One of those recruits is offensive tackle Broderick Shull, who made his visit to the Tigers this weekend and was highly impressed. “This was definitely the experience I needed to kind of make my decision …
Read More »10 notable NFL free agents to watch after post-June 1 cuts: Ryan Tannehill, Xavien Howard still unsigned
The big waves of 2024 NFL free agency are in the rear view, but even as many teams kick off minicamps in the lead-up to the new season, there are plenty of notable veterans still available. And now that many teams have gained additional salary cap space due to post-June 1 cuts, some of which were designated earlier in the …
Read More »Eagles sign former second-round guard with starting experience
Eagles sign former second-round guard with starting experience originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles on Monday signed guard Max Scharping to bolster their depth on the offensive line. Scharping, 27, was a second-round pick out of Northern Illinois back in 2019 and has played in 79 career NFL games with 33 starts. The Texans selected Scharping with the …
Read More »Texas commit expected to flip to SEC rival per latest prediction
According to the latest expert prediction from On3, the LSU Tigers are expected to flip four-star Texas Longhorns commit Brandon Brown. Brown originally committed to the Longhorns on Dec. 19, 2023. He has an official visit scheduled with Texas in mid-June and he is coming off a visit to Death Valley with LSU. Currently, LSU has the No. 5 overall …
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