Daily Archives: June 5, 2024

Commanders’ Dan Quinn addresses when he first found out about sexual assault allegations against kicker Brandon McManus

ASHBURN, Va. — Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said he first learned of the sexual assault allegations against kicker Brandon McManus on May 27. The Commanders released McManus less than a week later, the team announcing the transaction Sunday night. Quinn addressed the move with roster members still intact afterward. He said he couldn’t “comment a lot” on the …

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College Football Playoff unveils 2025 schedule, first with 12 teams

If you ever have wanted the college football season to extend to almost throughout January, you’re in luck. With the College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams, the calendar also had to be expanded. Now, we know exactly how many weeks will be required to determine the national champion, when each game will be played and which network will televise …

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Agent’s Take: How Justin Jefferson’s record-breaking deal with Vikings will affect the wide receiver market

Justin Jefferson just reset the wide receiver market and replaced San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa as the NFL’s highest-paid non-quarterback in the process. The Minnesota Vikings signed Jefferson to a four-year, $140 million contract extension, averaging $35 million per year.  Bosa had become the league’s highest-paid non-quarterback last September right before the 2023 season started when he signed …

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College Football Playoff releases schedule for first 12-team playoff

The schedule for the first 12-team College Football Playoff is official. The CFP released the dates and times for all 11 games of the expanded playoff format on Wednesday. The first game will take place on Friday, Dec. 20, a month before the national championship game on Monday, Jan. 20. The four first-round games will be played on Dec. 20 …

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How much Aiyuk could pay by skipping 49ers mandatory minicamp

How much Aiyuk could pay by skipping 49ers mandatory minicamp originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandon Aiyuk could pay a hefty price for skipping out on 49ers mandatory minicamp. The star wide receiver remains in holdout on Day 2 of camp while negotiations regarding a 49ers contract extension continue. The 26-year-old was absent from the opening day of …

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Which incoming Alabama transfer will have the biggest impact?

New Alabama Crimson Tide football head coach Kalen DeBoer had the tough task of recruiting and working the NCAA transfer portal after legendary head coach Nick Saban announced his retirement. While the former Washington Huskies coach had numerous key transfer pickups, the one with the biggest impact may be former Michigan Wolverines defensive back Keon Sabb. Will Backus of CBS …

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Cowboys’ Zack Martin opens door to possibly retire following 2024 season

Zack Martin is adding himself to the list of members in the Dallas Cowboys’ organization who could be entering their final season with the team. The All-Pro guard told the Dallas Morning News that he’s considering retirement following the 2024 season. “I’m not saying 100%, but I think it’s definitely in the realm of possibilities,” Martin said. “And that’s one …

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Broncos’ Sean Payton believes Courtland Sutton will be at mandatory minicamp, following WR’s no-show at OTAs

USATSI Courtland Sutton will be at mandatory minicamp next week, at least that’s what Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton believes. The wide receiver has not attended offseason workouts, seemingly due to contract reasons, but Payton predicts that Sutton will be back in the building soon.  Payton noted Sutton’s commitment as one reason he is leaning toward thinking the receiver will …

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Clemson lands massive 4-star commitment from cornerback Graceson Littleton

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program have a stacked 2025 recruiting class, with that class getting that much more stacked on Wednesday with a huge commitment in the secondary. Four-star cornerback Graceson Littleton announced his commitment to Clemson via X (formerly known as Twitter), landing the Tigers another 4-star recruit and top player in the class. The  6-foot, 180-pound …

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