Veteran cornerback Steven Nelson announced his retirement Sunday after nine NFL seasons, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. Nelson had interest from the Texans, Raiders, Giants, Rams, Commanders and Dolphins, per Wilson, but decided to spend more time with his wife, Monica, who is pregnant, and his family while pursuing his various business ventures. He has a large livestock farm outside …

The LSU Tigers have the makings of a spectacular 2025 recruiting class, but they missed out on one player for whom they were a finalist. On Sunday, four-star safety Faheen Delane committed to Ohio State. LSU and Oregon were the other finalists. The Olney, Maryland, prospect ranks as the No. 2 safety in the class and No. 34 player nationally, …

Report: Williams ‘eventually’ will want reworked 49ers contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers don’t shy away from paying players what they deserve, and star left tackle Trent Williams reportedly could be next. During “SportsCenter” on Saturday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that “there are whispers around some in the industry that [Williams] might want a new deal …

This weekend was the first that Notre Dame football held official recruits, and it looks like they did a fantastic job. One of those prospects on campus was 2025 California linebacker Madden Faraimo, a 6-foot, 3-inch and 220-pound star. The Irish coaching staff has made him a priority, especially considering they don’t have much room to add more commitments in …

After landing one of the nation’s top linebackers last week, Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs were back at it on Sunday, adding a new commit to a growing 2025 class. Four-star defensive lineman Christian Garrett announced his commitment to the Bulldogs over Clemson, Tennessee, Georgia Tech, and Southern Cal. Garrett is originally from Bogart, Georgia, just outside of Athens. He …

While serving as the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, Nick Saban created a dynasty, a football program feared by millions. Every season, fans, coaches and players turned their focus to Tuscaloosa to see what Saban and the Tide had going on, so they could do their best impressions of it in hopes that it would bring their program …

It looked like a steal when the Giants sent a third-round pick to the Raiders for tight end Darren Waller. Ultimately, New York got a limited return on its investment. In exchange for both the pick and more than $11 million, Waller appeared in 12 games. He caught 52 passes for 552 yards and scored one touchdown. Waller has been …

Former Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller has retired from the NFL at 31 years old after a single season with the New York Giants. Waller informed the Giants of his decision prior to the start of their minicamp, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports. The Giants confirmed his retirement in a statement Sunday afternoon. “We have great respect for Darren …

In the realm of college football, the transfer portal has become increasingly significant. However, it’s not embraced by everyone. Notably, Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program didn’t take in any transfers during the 2024 cycle. Swinney is known for his limited engagement with the transfer portal, and this year, Clemson had no activity in this area. While they did …