Veteran cornerback Parry Nickerson signed with the Eagles on Friday, the team announced. Nickerson, 29, was one of four tryout players at the Eagles’ mandatory minicamp this week. The slot corner played for Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio with the Dolphins last season. He played five games in 2023, making five tackles on 84 defensive snaps and 19 on special …

Detroit’s college football bowl game is in search of a new name. After 10 years under the banner of the Quick Lane Bowl, the Detroit Bowl game has ended its title sponsorship with the automotive service company owned by Ford Motor Co. The bowl game is currently in search of a new title sponsor before the next iteration, scheduled for …

The Miami Dolphins’ last playoff victory came on Dec. 30, 2000, in what was a 23-17 overtime win over Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts at home in the AFC wild-card round. Since that win, Miami has lost its last six playoff games and failed to reach the divisional round. In the present, the Dolphins have lost in the wild-card …

Josh Jacobs had some big claims about the Packers’ season opener against the Eagles in Brazil. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) A curious rumor started spreading on Thursday, with the source being the mouth of Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs. During an appearance on the “Green Light with Chris Long” podcast, Jacobs was asked what he was most excited about …

BYU quarterback Jaren Hall slides down after a run against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The Utes and Cougars are pegged to finish toward different ends of the Big 12 standings in 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News For the first time since 2010, BYU and Utah will be in the same …

USATSI While Najee Harris’ contract situation has garnered a lot of attention, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ other running back is also facing an uncertain future.  Jaylen Warren, who amassed 1,154 all-purpose yards last season while complementing Harris in Pittsburgh’s backfield, is also entering his final year under contract. Warren was asked on Friday if he has had any talks with the …

The Browns signed offensive guard Wyatt Davis on Friday, the team announced. To make room on the roster, the team waived defensive tackle Jayden Peevy. Davis is in his fourth NFL season out of Ohio State. He entered the NFL as a third-round pick of the Vikings in 2021. He has appeared in nine career games with the Vikings (2021), …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 7, 2024, 04:42 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. SUNRISE, Fla. — Matthew Tkachuk believes the Florida Panthers’ reputation as the NHL’s chief agitators no longer applies. In last season’s run to the Stanley Cup Final, where they lost to the Vegas Golden Knights, the Panthers earned a reputation as the NHL’s bad boys, …

AUBURN — Auburn football now has four offensive linemen committed in the Class of 2025. Four-star offensive tackle Broderick Shull, who attends Bixby High School in Oklahoma, announced his pledged to the Tigers on Friday. Shull is rated by the 247Sports Composite as the No. 192 overall player and the No. 20 OT in the Class of 2025. The 6-foot-5, …

Austin Ekeler has been one of the best running backs in the NFL in recent memory and is now embarking on the next chapter of his career with the Washington Commanders after spending the past six years with the Los Angeles Chargers. That said, it wasn’t a smooth path to the NFL for Ekeler. Ekeler was a no-star high school recruit …

Eagles sign veteran DB with ties to Vic Fangio after minicamp tryout originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles on Friday signed veteran defensive back Parry Nickerson after a successful tryout during mandatory minicamp this week. Nickerson, 29, was one of four tryout players with the team during minicamp and he got reps at outside cornerback and nickel cornerback …

Rising in-state athlete Zayne DeSouza picked up an offer from Colorado football on Thursday following an impressive showing at the Buffs’ summer elite camp. The 6-foot-6, 255-pound Loveland High School standout lists himself as a tight end/defensive end, but it appears likely that his future at the college level lies on the offensive side of the ball. As a junior …

Packers running back Josh Jacobs has apologized for spreading misinformation about the NFL’s preparations for the Week One Packers-Eagles game in Brazil. Jacobs said on Chris Long’s podcast that players weren’t supposed to wear green while they’re in Brazil, as a safety precaution because it’s a color associated with violent gangs. The NFL has said that is inaccurate, and now …

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference and ESPN, in conjunction with Bowl Season, announced the ACC bowl schedule for the upcoming 2024 season, which includes three games on ABC and nine games on ESPN. The announcement includes dates, game times, and television designations for eight of the ESPN bowl games affiliated with the ACC. The Tony the Tiger Sun …

The Browns have all six of their draft picks under contract. Defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. became the sixth and final pick to sign on Friday. It’s a four-year deal for Hall, who was selected in the second round with the 54th overall selection. Hall was born in Streetsboro, Ohio and went to college at Ohio State, so he should …