With OTAs over and training camps still weeks away, plenty of questions are circling the NFL. Charles McDonald is tackling them this summer. Big money comes with big expectations. That’s the world that Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence finds himself in after becoming the highest-paid player in franchise history and one of the highest-paid players in the NFL today. Jacksonville has …
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High school football recruiting: Offers, visits and camp workouts for area players
Jun. 26—With multiple offfers, visits and more camp workouts, this was another busy work in the college football recruiting world. Here is a look back at some of the most note-worthy developments for local prospects: — Wayne senior quarterback Tyrell Lewis verbally committed to Arkansas State on Wednesday. He is the third Warrior to commit to an FBS school from …
Read More »Michigan football target Jordon Davison sets commitment date
Michigan football already has two running backs committed in the 2025 class but it wouldn’t exactly mind if it took a third. The Wolverines got pledges from three-star Jasper Parker and four-star Donovan Johnson within the past week and a half, but their eyes have long been set on Santa Ana (Calif.) four-star Jordon Davison. Davison has had a solid …
Read More »Davon Godchaux hopes for a “fair” contract extension before camp starts
Patriots defensive lineman Davon Godchaux is entering the final year of his contract, set to make $7.15 million in 2024. He wants a contract extension to stay in New England. Godchaux responded to a social media post asking him about a long-term deal. “Hopefully we can get something done that’s fair to me and my team before camp starts!” Godchaux …
Read More »Phil Steele names Miller Moss top-10 QB for 2025 NFL draft
Longtime college football expert Phil Steele recently revealed his annual college football preview ahead of the upcoming season. He also unveiled his rankings for the top 25 quarterback prospects for the 2025 NFL draft. USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss rounds out Steele’s top 10 with far and away the least experience of any quarterback in the top 20, not just the …
Read More »Colts to open 12 training camp practices
The Colts announced their training camp schedule for this summer. They will host 12 open practices. The first practice is scheduled for Thursday, July 25 at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, Indiana. This is the sixth summer of Colts Camp at Grand Park, about 15 miles north of Indianapolis. “We are thrilled to be able to kick off our …
Read More »Rivals Five-Star: Prospects that boosted their stock in Jacksonville
Syndication: Gainesville Sun JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Rivals Five-Star, the marquee high school football event of the summer, has come and gone. One hundred of the best prospects in the nation competed at the Jacksonville Jaguars’ facility in one-on-ones and a 7-on-7 tournament. Here are the prospects who boosted their stock the most. ***** RIVALS FIVE-STAR: Live from the Rivals …
Read More »Patriots Mailbag: Who are the 10 best players on the roster?
Patriots Mailbag: Who are the 10 best players on the roster? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots are on summer break until training camp begins next month. Rookies are scheduled to report on July 19 with the rest of the team expected to join by July 23. The first practice is set for July 24. We …
Read More »Justin Herbert highlights most likely quarterbacks to take leap with new coach in 2024 NFL season
A few things I enjoy about every NFL season is seeing teams go worst-to-first, from pretenders to contenders, and of course, breakout performances like the quarterback leap. I recently logged every quarterback leap since 2000 to find the most common factors linking them together as we look ahead to project leaps in 2024. The primary factors leading to quarterback leaps …
Read More »247Sports shares Iowa football’s Big Ten defensive line power ranking
The Iowa Hawkeyes boasted one of the nation’s top defenses in the 2023 college football season. Their performance earned Hawkeye defensive coordinator Phil Parker the Broyles Award which is handed out to the nation’s top assistant coach. Iowa’s defense surrendered just 14.8 points and only 282.5 yards of total offense to opponents to rank fourth in scoring defense and seventh …
Read More »Antonio Pierce’s wife files for bankruptcy stemming from Raiders HC’s previous car dealership involvements
USATSI Jocelyn Pierce, the wife of Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce, filed for bankruptcy earlier this month, according to The Athletic. And the filing stems from the coach’s previous involvement with car dealerships, with Pierce subject to judgments amounting to more than $28 million. Pierce’s wife initially filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona …
Read More »Texas judge dismisses sexual assault lawsuit against Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott
Dak Prescott filed a separate lawsuit against his accuser claiming she tried to extort him for $100 million. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images) A Texas judge dismissed a sexual assault lawsuit against Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott on Wednesday, ending a months-long legal battle over an alleged 2017 incident, according to WFAA. Collin County Judge Angela Tucker dismissed the lawsuit officially on …
Read More »Michigan State football lands recruit Justin Bell, a 3-star Macomb Dakota OT
Michigan State football’s success on the recruiting front continued with another in-state commitment Wednesday. MSU earned a commitment Wednesday from Justin Bell, a 6-foot-8 offensive tackle from Macomb Dakota in the 2025 class. He’s a three-star prospect ranked as the No. 24 player in Michigan and 90th offensive tackle in the country, according to 247Sports’ composite rankings. “1000% committed let’s …
Read More »Cowboys’ Dak Prescott won’t be charged by Dallas police for alleged 2017 sexual assault; judge dismisses case
Months after Dallas police announced they will not move forward with the charges, a Collin County judge cleared Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott of all civil claims against him regarding the sexual assault allegations, per ABC. Prescott was accused of sexual assault in 2017 and the woman who accused him was asking for $100 million in exchange for her not going …
Read More »Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks unveil new uniforms
Anthony Gharib, ESPNJun 26, 2024, 06:59 PM ET The NHL’s two Southern California teams — the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks — unveiled new uniforms on Wednesday. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Both teams lean into throwback aspects of their respective franchises, starting with brand-new logos. The Kings’ logo, unveiled last week, includes elements of the 1990s era plus the …
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