The Steelers don’t have their mandatory minicamp until next week, but defensive lineman Cameron Heyward still decided to report to the team’s practice facility on Tuesday. Heyward had been away from the team during their voluntary workouts as he looks for a new deal and he told reporters that he plans to remain with the team through minicamp and into …

The Commanders needed a kicker after cutting Brandon McManus on Sunday. They are signing former UFL kicker Ramiz Ahmed on Tuesday, Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post reports. Ahmed spent part of the 2024 spring season with the Birmingham Stallions after Chris Blewitt was injured. Ahmed went 10-for-13, including 4-for-7 from beyond 40 yards. He holds the record for the …

Today in college athletics, coaches and fans worry that their school’s roster could be decimated by the transfer portal. Once upon a time, a world war cleared out locker rooms. This week is the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied France in 1944. The massive assault on the Normandy beaches was a turning point in World War …

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford wants a new contract, but he’s not letting that keep him away from the Rams’ offseason program. Rams head coach Sean McVay said that Stafford will attend the Rams’ mandatory minicamp next week. That’s no surprise, given that Stafford has been present for voluntary work. However, McVay said there’s no news on the Rams and Stafford …

Jeff Brohm far exceeded expectations in his first year as Louisville’s head football coach. The Cardinals, who were projected to finish eighth in the conference standings, made the ACC championship game and spent time ranked among the top 15 teams in the country. Exceeding expectations comes with a price, though. The bar is higher for Louisville as it enters the …

James Bradberry is still an Eagle, but he’s no longer a cornerback originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia James Bradberry is still an Eagle. He’s just not a cornerback anymore. Nick Sirianni said before minicamp practice Tuesday that Bradberry – a 2nd-team All-Pro cornerback two years ago – is now working at safety. With the addition of 1st-round pick Quinyon …

Since he was traded to the Dolphins during the 2022 offseason, receiver Tyreek Hill has been famously publicly supportive of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Hill is currently seeking a new contract of his own. But nothing has changed on Hill’s stance when it comes to Miami’s quarterback, as evidenced by what the receiver said when asked about Tagovailoa’s contract situation. “Tua …

Matt Zollers pledged, and then the commits began to roll. The four-star quarterback, touted as the No. 33 player on 247Sports, was the first player to commit to Missouri football’s Class of 2025 back on April 4. MU then secured offensive tackle Jack Lange, the top-rated player in the state of Missouri, and five more players before April ended. When …

CMC signs lucrative two-year contract extension with 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Christian McCaffrey will remain with the 49ers for at least the next few seasons. The superstar running back and reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year award recipient signed a two-year contract extension with San Francisco on Tuesday, the team announced. The extension is for …

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football filled a 300-plus pound hole on the defense during the spring portal window. Coach Curt Cignetti told reporters before an NIL-related event at Huber’s Orchard and Winery on May 29 that the Hoosiers were looking for “help” on the interior coming out of spring practice and expressed plenty of excitement over landing one of the best …

Eagles minicamp observations: Don’t forget about Kelee Ringo originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles kicked off their three-day mandatory minicamp on Tuesday with a practice that lasted 1 hour and 5 minutes in the June sun. This the first mandatory minicamp in Nick Sirianni’s four years as Eagles head coach and after Thursday’s session wraps up, the team …

Jets head coach Robert Saleh discussed edge rusher Haason Reddick’s absence from OTAs during a Tuesday press conference and he also fielded questions about why running back Breece Hall has been working to the side at recent practices. Saleh said that Hall is dealing with “some lower-half stuff” and that that it is “nothing we’re concerned about” for the long …

Shanahan has matter-of-fact reaction to Aiyuk’s minicamp absence originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk was not around for the voluntary part of the 49ers’ offseason program. That all changed on Tuesday, when the 49ers opened their mandatory minicamp. And because Aiyuk is under contract for the upcoming season, he is now subject …

49ers plan to manage CMC’s usage with his long-term future in mind originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — With running back Christian McCaffrey under contract for the next four seasons, the 49ers have reason to play the long game with his usage. McCaffrey is coming off a season in which he won the NFL Offensive Player …

Deebo reveals his advice to Aiyuk amid ‘tough’ contract situation originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Having gone through his own lengthy contract negotiations in 2022, Deebo Samuel has been offering support to 49ers teammate Brandon Aiyuk. “As much as I can actually,” Samuel said Tuesday after Day 1 of mandatory minicamp. “I know this is …