The Giants are coming off a disappointing 6-11 season, looking to again resemble the team that won a playoff game in Minnesota two years ago. In this series, we’ll break down the depth chart for every position group heading into the 2024 season. This time, we’ll go in-depth at the cornerback group… Projected depth chart Starters: Deonte Banks, Cordale Flott, …
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Is there a better SEC rivalry game than UF-UGA? The Athletic thinks so
Most fans know that many of the best college football rivalry games reside in the Southeastern Conference — especially with the addition of the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners this coming season. However, the question of which rivalry game rules them all was one of the topics of discussion on the Until Saturday podcast by The Athletic. Manny Navarro put …
Read More »Steelers will report to training camp on July 24
The Steelers have released their schedule for this summer’s training camp. Players will report to camp on Wednesday, July 24 with the first practice scheduled for the next day. The team will be holding camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania for the 57th time. That opening practice will not be in pads, but the Steelers will don them …
Read More »Randy Gregory sues Broncos and the NFL, claims discrimination after being fined more than $500K for using THC
USATSI Former Denver Broncos outside linebacker Randy Gregory has filed a lawsuit against the NFL and the team for discrimination after being fined over $500,000 in the past year for taking medications for disabilities that include THC, according to The Denver Post. The complaint was filed in Arapahoe County District Court on Wednesday. Gregory, per The Post, claims he was …
Read More »Bob Asmussen | Bielema making good use of the transfer portal
Jun. 7—CHAMPAIGN — The ramping up of the college football transfer portal mirrored Bret Bielema’s move to Illinois in 2021. Once the NCAA allowed movement without penalty, it was like a giant spigot opened and players flooded the system. Early in Bielema’s time at Illinois, the roster losses were minimal. “Because we hadn’t lost a lot, we really hadn’t been …
Read More »What’s behind the wide receiver revolution flipping the NFL marketplace?
The NFL MVP has never been awarded to a wide receiver, but team-builders around the league are showing the football world that the value of an elite pass-catcher is almost priceless in this era. With Justin Jefferson inking a four-year, $140 million deal this week, the league’s shift toward a pass-centric approach has made wide receivers the most valuable asset …
Read More »Sunday Ticket trial, with up to $21 billion at issue, gets started
The trial has gotten started. The final bill could be an amount the NFL would have to dig deep to pay. Via the Associated Press, opening statements happened Thursday in the massive antitrust class action against the NFL over the Sunday Ticket package. The plaintiffs contend that the NFL, DirecTV, CBS, and Fox worked together to make Sunday Ticket more …
Read More »Georgia tight end prospect lists Texas among top 10 schools
On Thursday Georgia product and four-star tight end Heze Kent named his top 10 schools on X, formerly Twitter. Among those 10 teams, you will find the Texas Longhorns among several other SEC programs such as Florida Gators, Georgia Bulldogs, and Tennessee Vols. With how the offense performed over the last several seasons, especially with the breakout of Ja’Tavion Sanders, …
Read More »2024 NFL preseason schedule: League releases full exhibition slate
We are now in the month of June, which means the 2024 NFL season is right around the corner. The NFL’s full regular-season schedule was released on May 15, but we had to wait until now for the league’s preseason schedule to be announced. Friday, the NFL released the full 2024 preseason schedule, from the Hall of Fame Game between …
Read More »Rowan Byrne, a 4-star offensive lineman, breaks down his Clemson commitment
Rowan Byrne committed to Clemson on Thursday. A four-star recruit, Byrne is one of the top interior offensive linemen in the nation. Byrne, an offensive lineman at Ioan Prep (New Rochelle, New York) is a significant pick-up for Clemson. He is ranked a four-star and the No. 18 interior offensive lineman in the nation by Rivals. The 2025 recruiting class …
Read More »Mississippi State football lands Kenny Darby, first 2026 commitment for Jeff Lebby
STARKVILLE — Wide receiver Kenny Darby has committed to Mississippi State football, he announced Friday via X, formerly known as Twitter. He is the Bulldogs’ first addition to the 2026 recruiting class. Darby (6-foot, 170 pounds) is a product of Bossier City, Louisiana. He attends Airline High School where he is an unrated prospect, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. …
Read More »Wes Welker was ‘disappointed’ with the Tom Brady roast, explains why he didn’t attend former teammate’s event
USATSI Wes Welker caught 567 catches for 6,345 yards and 34 touchdowns in 78 games played with Tom Brady, but the wide receiver was not willing to catch any stray jokes that may have come his way at the quarterback’s roast. Many of Brady’s teammates were on stage during the event, including Randy Moss, Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman. Notably …
Read More »BJ Thompson still unconscious after going into cardiac arrest during Chiefs practice
Getty Images Chiefs defensive lineman BJ Thompson remains unconscious after going into cardiac arrest on Thursday, but he is in stable condition at a local hospital. Thompson’s agent, Chris Turnage, offered a few new details about the situation on Thursday night. “BJ is still unconscious at this point, but he’s stable and vitals are good,” Turnage told NFL Media. “His …
Read More »Who made the final 3 for Under Armour All-American, 4-star Jaelyne Matthews?
Jaelyne Matthews is down to three schools, the Under Armour All-American told Rutgers Wire on Friday morning. Matthews, a four-star recruit is the No. 88 recruit in the nation according to ESPN. He is the second-highest-ranked recruit in New Jersey in the class of 2025 He is listed at 6-foot-7 and 337 pounds. This offseason, Matthews played lacrosse for Toms …
Read More »Pats’ Christian Gonzalez, Eagles’ Nolan Smith among young players set to rebound from injury, early struggles
Every year in the NFL, we see breakout stars. And they come in all shapes and sizes with different backstories. Here, we’re going to begin a breakout mini-series with young “rebound” selections who fell into the shadows of the football-watching world either due to injury or simple disappointment. To qualify for this article, a player had to be entering either …
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