2023 was a great year for current Baltimore Ravens and former Notre Dame great Kyle Hamilton in the NFL. Hamilton started 15 games for the Ravens as Baltimore won the AFC North and had the best regular season record in the AFC.  He also recorded 81 tackles, three sacks, and interception (pick-six), and was credited with defending 13 passes. Hamilton …

Kicker Brandon McManus was released by the Washington Commanders on Sunday, in the aftermath of two women suing him for sexually assaulting them on a trans-Atlantic flight. Two women who were working as flight attendants on the Jacksonville Jaguars’ Sept. 28 flight to London allege in a lawsuit filed in civil court that McManus tried to kiss one of them …

In a sport filled with folks who regularly lie when they have to, Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is honest. Perhaps too honest, from his new team’s perspective. During a press conference conducted only a few hours after the official start of free agency, Cousins admitted to as many as four different tampering violations that happened during the 52-hour negotiating window, …

Rutgers football’s recruiting roll continued on Sunday with the commitment of three-star wide receiver Jourdin Houston. Rutgers has pulled in multiple commitments this official visit weekend. Houston has a strong Power Five offer list that includes Boston College, UConn, Duke, Maryland, Minnesota, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Syracuse and Wake Forest. The commitment is a major recruiting win for Rutgers and head …

One of the very top safeties in the 2026 recruiting cycle has a new scholarship offer from Notre Dame. Bralan Womack, a top 20 overall player and third overall safety in the 2026 recruiting cycle (per 247Sports composite rankings) received an offer during the Irish Invasion camp that was held this weekend. Harlan is listed at 5-11, 185-pounds and already …

If you missed it last week, the recruiting world of Notre Dame football had a little drama with 2025 quarterback Deuce Knight at the center of attention. David Johnson of Inside the Rebels made a crystal ball prediction for the 247Sports family that Knight, a Mississippi product, would ultimately be committing to Ole Miss. Knight committed to Notre Dame last …

Armstead release gives 49ers $18M in 2024 salary-cap space originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There is a silver lining to the 49ers losing their longest-tenured player this offseason. San Francisco’s post-June 1 release of defensive tackle Arik Armstead created $18 million in 2024 salary cap space for the 49ers, per Over the Cap. Due to multiple restructures, Armstead’s …

The 2024 season for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team will be an interesting one. Not only is legendary head coach Nick Saban replaced by former Washington Huskies coach Kalen DeBoer, the SEC welcomes in two new teams and the College Football Playoffs expand to a 12-team format. With such substantial changes, many wonder whether the Crimson Tide can pick …

49ers’ Armstead release creates $18 million in 2024 cap space originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There is a silver lining to the 49ers losing their longest-tenured player this offseason. San Francisco’s post-June 1 release of defensive tackle Arik Armstead created $18 million in 2024 salary cap space for the 49ers, per Over the Cap. Due to multiple restructures, …

Class of 2026 offensive lineman Brock Kolojay, a four-star prospect (247Sports composite) with Colorado roots, was re-offered by the Buffs on Saturday while taking an unofficial visit to Boulder. Kolojay spent his freshman season at Valor Chrisitan High School in Highlands Ranch before transferring to Florida powerhouse IMG Academy. There, he played alongside current Buffs offensive linemen Jordan Seaton and …

Earlier last week, five-star Ohio State pledge Na’eem Offord told On3’s Cole Pinkston that he planned to save his official visit to Auburn for the season. So it was a surprise to many that he stopped by the Plains for a visit over the weekend. Offord showed up for a star-studded recruiting weekend featuring five-star wide receiver Caleb Cunningham and …

Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams has earned Pro Bowl honors the past two seasons, and in 2022, he also made All-Pro. He’s paid as one of the top players at his position, too. Still, entering his sixth season, Williams said he believes he can get even better. “My main area of focus has just been getting a bigger bag when …

The first wave of college football uniform changes is upon us and several programs will don new jersey designs for the 2024 season. At least three schools have released new uniform sets, with more helmets and concepts coming soon.  In general, uniforms are sticking to a clean design. The era of wild and wacky jerseys appears to be over after …

It’s safe to say that James Conner has made the most of his second NFL opportunity. A former Steelers third-round pick who blossomed into a Pro Bowler in Pittsburgh, Conner has reinforced his status as a Pro Bowl-caliber player during his first three years with the Cardinals, who signed him back in 2021 after the Steelers let him test the …

What Caleb Williams needs to do to break Bears rookie QB records originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago We’re just a few months into the Bears offseason program, but much has already been made of the opportunity in front of the team– and expectations for rookie Caleb Williams. GM Ryan Poles completely revamped the offense and Williams will have an …