FRISCO, Texas — The 2024 Dallas Cowboys enter the upcoming season and beyond with just about as much uncertainty as any NFL team in recent memory. Coach Mike McCarthy and his entire staff are entering the final year of their contracts as are almost every key contributor in all three phases — offense, defense and special teams. Not to mention …
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Will Anderson Jr. touts Texans defensive rookie: ‘I’ve been so amazed by him’
Getty Images The Houston Texans absolutely crushed the 2023 NFL Draft, selecting the eventual Offensive Rookie of the Year and Defensive Rookie of the Year with back-to-back picks in quarterback C.J. Stroud and defensive end Will Anderson Jr. Can you imagine what this team will be like if the front office put together another draft masterclass? The Texans didn’t pick …
Read More »Four-star Lagonza Hayward sets commitment date
Four-star safety recruit Lagonza Hayward has named his top seven schools and is nearing a commitment. Hayward plans to announce his decision on Aug. 7. Hayward’s top schools are Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Florida State, South Carolina, Tennessee and USC. Hayward, a member of the class of 2025, plays high school football for Toombs County High School in Lyons, Georgia. The …
Read More »LOOK: Vikings reveal alternate ‘Winter Whiteout’ uniforms, including first all-white helmet in team history
On Thursday, the Minnesota Vikings released an all-white alternative uniform they’re calling “The Winter Whiteout.” The team will debut its new look on Dec. 16 at U.S. Bank Stadium when it hosts the Chicago Bears. These new uniforms will be used for the 2024 season and beyond. Here is a look at the white on white “icy” look: This marks …
Read More »The one thing Devin White has learned to never think about
The one thing Devin White has learned to never think about originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Yes, Devin White wants to be in Philly for the long haul. No, he’s not dwelling on it. “That’s where I had trouble last year,” he said. White’s time with the Buccaneers ended in ignominy, when the former Pro Bowl linebacker let his …
Read More »End of the ‘analyst army’? Why revenue sharing could curb college football’s off-field staff swell
When Mike Locksley arrived in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, he had already been a head coach (New Mexico), offensive coordinator (Illinois, Maryland) and position coach at multiple schools. Despite his long list of accomplishments, there was no grand welcome or red-carpet arrival when he joined Nick Saban’s analyst army. Instead, Locksley received some Nike school gear, a seat at a folding table …
Read More »WWE creates unique title belt for Stanley Cup Final
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 6, 2024, 09:56 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers won’t just be facing off for the Stanley Cup beginning this Saturday night (8 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN+). Editor’s Picks 2 Related They’re batting for a WWE championship belt that has the Stanley Cup on it. WWE has created custom …
Read More »Ranking new QB-WR duos for 2024 NFL season: C.J. Stroud-Stefon Diggs pairing atop list; Bears rookies make cut
With yet another fascinating NFL offseason, we have seen the creation of some new quarterback-wide receiver duos. What constitutes a new duo? A starting signal-caller signing or being drafted by a new team, who will now throw to a new WR1. Or, it could be a new WR1 with a new team catching passes from a new quarterback. In some …
Read More »2024-25 NFL odds: Decisions looming around Dallas Cowboys stars
The Dallas Cowboys have a few decisions to make about the future, specifically when it comes to their “Big 3” — Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons. Entering the final year of his four-year, $160 million contract, Prescott will become an unrestricted free agent after the 2024 season if not signed to an extension soon. Lamb is also set …
Read More »Texas A&M, Arizona, Georgia QBs lead QBR rankings for 2025 NFL Draft prospects
The NFL offseason continues as teams league-wide are in the closing weeks of mini camps. Fanbases across the league have just a couple months to wait before teams begin the preseason slate of games. Some fans are looking ahead already to the 2025 NFL Draft when another crop of new talent can help their favorite team improve. The 2024 NFL …
Read More »Devin White opens up on crucial mistake made in final year with Buccaneers, won’t make same error with Eagles
PHILADELPHIA — The door was slammed shut on Devin White putting on a Tampa Bay Buccaneers uniform again. After reports of quitting on the team that drafted him No. 5 overall five years ago, the Super Bowl hero needed a fresh start to rebuild his game and reputation. The Philadelphia Eagles are giving White that chance. White let external factors …
Read More »Titans QB Will Levis has arm and surrounding talent to make a big leap
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 04: Will Levis #8 of the Tennessee Titans drops back and throws a pass during Titans Mandatory Minicamp at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park on June 04, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images) Will Levis enters his second NFL season as somehow the oldest quarterback in a suddenly loaded division of signal-callers in …
Read More »2025 interior offensive lineman Jacobe Ward includes Vols in top three
2025 interior offensive lineman prospect Jacobe Ward included Tennessee in his top three schools. Ward’s top three schools are all from the Southeastern Conference and include: Tennessee, Auburn and LSU. Ward is ranked as the No. 689 prospect in the class of 2025. He also ranks as the No. 45 interior offensive lineman and No. 76 player in Georgia, according …
Read More »Eagles’ Jordan Mailata endorsing Mekhi Becton’s transition to guard: ‘Makes me want to play next to him’
PHILADELPHIA — Mekhi Becton is taking full advantage of his second chance with the Philadelphia Eagles, learning a position that didn’t seem to be possible with his former team. The Eagles decided a few weeks into Becton’s tenure with the team to try him out at guard, already having him lined up on the first team at left guard at …
Read More »CFB expert Joel Klatt predicts 10 Games that will shape the 2024 college football season
From conference realignment to the beginning of the 12-team College Football Playoffs, the 2024 season starts a new era. The sport has already been rapidly changing between the introductions of NIL and the transfer portal, but now it will be on full display. For the Texas Longhorns, joining the SEC and the playoff expansion could not have come at a …
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