Either he forgot about Sauce Gardner, or Joey Porter Jr. truly feels that the Jets’ standout defensive back is not among the NFL’s top-five cornerbacks. For whatever reason, Porter, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ second-year defensive back, omitted Gardner from his list, which will surely trigger a reaction from Jets and NFL fans alike. Porter tabbed the Titans’ L’Jarius Sneed as the …
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Eagles’ Brandon Graham happy Saquon Barkley joined team, says losing star RB ‘sucked for the Giants fans’
This offseason, Saquon Barkley moved to a divisional rival when he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. The former New York Giants running back signed a three-year, $37.75 million deal with $26 million guaranteed, which is among the top deals in the league at his position. The Eagles defense have gone from planning to stop Barkley twice a year, to having …
Read More »SEC might finally join Big Ten in key aspect of college football scheduling
The Pac-12 and the Big Ten did not like the fact that the SEC has been able to get away with scheduling only eight conference games in college football. The Pac-12 and Big Ten have been playing nine conference games, which makes their schedules tougher. SEC teams do not get punished for playing The Citadel or Chattanooga before their rivalry …
Read More »Red Wings acquire 2nd-round pick in 2024 draft from Predators
Jun 25, 2024, 02:53 PM ET The Detroit Red Wings acquired a second-round pick in the 2024 NHL draft and forward Jesse Kiiskinen from the Nashville Predators on Tuesday in exchange for defenseman Andrew Gibson. The Red Wings will hold a pair of picks (No. 47 and No. 53 overall) in the second round. Kiiskinen, 18, recorded 10 points (four …
Read More »4-Star EDGE C.J. Nickson commits to the Oklahoma Sooners
The Oklahoma Sooners 2025 recruiting class is coming together as we reach the middle of the summer, less than six months away from the early signing period. After adding a pair of four-star wide receivers over the last week, it’s the defense’s turn. Four-star defensive end C.J. Nickson committed to the Oklahoma Sooners. Nickson chose the Sooners over Bedlam rivals …
Read More »2024 Cincinnati Bengals Fantasy Preview
NFL: Houston Texans at Cincinnati Bengals 2023 Stats (Rank) Points per game: 21.5 (16th)Total yards per game: 318.9 (22nd)Plays per game: 61.6 (24th)Pass Attempts + Sacks per game: 39.1 (5th)Dropback EPA per play: 0.05 (16th)Rush attempts per game: 22.5 (30th)Rush EPA per play: -0.1 (15th) Coaching Staff Zac Taylor remains in place as the Bengals head coach for a fifth …
Read More »Auburn has ‘real shot’ to flip 2025 QB Julian Lewis from USC
The 2025 recruiting cycle is beginning its final stretch, but there is still plenty of time for Auburn to build its strongest class under Hugh Freeze’s watch. One of the top targets that Auburn continues to pursue is five-star quarterback Julian Lewis, a USC commit. Lewis announced his commitment to Lincoln Riley’s program last fall. However, Auburn is the closest …
Read More »Von Miller’s age, injuries don’t concern Bills: ‘Never count a player or person like’ him, Sean McDermott says
At 35 years old and after a fairly recent ACL injury, Buffalo Bills star pass rusher Von Miller is not expected to be the same explosive player he once was, but head coach Sean McDermott knows the veteran still offers plenty to the team. Miller is now a year removed from the injury, which McDermott says will make a significant difference …
Read More »Former NFL star Antonio Brown confirms that he has filed for bankruptcy: ‘I’m f—-d up’
Antonio Brown, a former All-Pro receiver who made nearly $81 million during his 12-year NFL career, recently confirmed reports that he has filed for bankruptcy. Brown, 35, said that he filed Chapter 11, which is commonly referred to as “reorganization” bankruptcy in which the debtor usually proposes a plan to pay creditors over time while maintaining their businesses. While he …
Read More »Michigan State football makes top 3, commit date coming for DL target
Michigan State hosted defensive line prospect Mykah Newton on an official visit to open the month of June, and the Spartans are now trying to close the deal with the 3-star from Newberry, Florida. Newton has announced his intention to commit on July 18, and has named Michigan State alongside NC State and UCF in his top three finalists. https://x.com/LeytonRoberts_/status/1804877565531664476 …
Read More »Neyland Stadium ranked top 15 for toughest places to play
On Tuesday, EA Sports College Football 25 released its 25 toughest places to play in the upcoming game. Neyland Stadium is ranked top 15 in EA Sports College Football 25. Neyland Stadium is ranked No. 13 with six other Southeastern Conference stadiums ahead of the Vols. Texas A&M’s Kyle Field is ranked No. 1, Alabama’s Bryant-Denny Stadium is second, LSU’s Tiger Stadium …
Read More »Three scenarios in which Aiyuk remains a 49er in 2024, possibly beyond
Three scenarios in which Aiyuk remains a 49er in 2024, possibly beyond originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers have tried to work out a multiyear contract extension with Brandon Aiyuk since the 2023 NFL season ended, but the sides haven’t been able to reach an agreement thus far. Then, on Monday, a report surfaced that Aiyuk planned …
Read More »The Republic’s Top 10 offensive linemen for the 2024 Arizona high school football season
Arizona is becoming an offensive lineman factory. Many great ones have developed their craft in the high school ranks, moving on to outstanding college and NFL careers. This 2024 season could be the best offensive linemen crop in a decade with the overall depth. After examining the state’s top 10 quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and dynamic duos, it’s time …
Read More »Top 25 NFL players 25 or under, plus QBs who bounced back from poor rookie seasons
Welcome to Tuesday, June 25. It’s an important day in history, as on this day in 1951, CBS broadcasted the first color television program, and in 1984, Prince released his album “Purple Rain.” Those events pale in comparison to what occurs today, as Jordan Dajani writes his first newsletter for CBS Sports. Our fearless leader, John Breech, is still celebrating …
Read More »Jets sign defenseman Dylan DeMelo to 4-year, $19.6M extension
Jun 25, 2024, 11:48 AM ET The Winnipeg Jets agreed to terms with defenseman Dylan DeMelo on a four-year, $19.6 million contract extension Tuesday. DeMelo, 31, was set to become an unrestricted free agent. The $4.9 million average annual value marks a significant jump from the $3 million salary he earned last season. DeMelo played all 82 games and posted …
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