The Broncos signed free agent pass rusher Dondrea Tillman on Thursday after he passed his physical. Tillman, 26, played for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League this spring. The team had to make a corresponding move to make room for Tillman’s arrival, and to that end, the Broncos waived rookie linebacker Alec Mock. Mock signed as an undrafted …
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Mississippi State football flips Kolin Wilson, former Cincinnati 2025 commitment
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football has flipped a running back for the 2025 recruiting class. Kolin Wilson, who had been tied to Cincinnati since April, has committed to MSU, he announced via his social media pages Thursday. Wilson’s change of heart comes after visiting Starkville last weekend. He is a three-star prospect, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, who attends …
Read More »Jayden Daniels minicamp report card | Zero Blitz
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and senior NFL writer Jori Epstein look at the early returns from Jayden Daniels from minicamp and how he’s been putting in extra work. Hear the full conversation on the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Everybody’s been just absolutely infatuated with Jaden Daniels. …
Read More »Commitment Breakdown: Three-star WR Shaun Terry commits to Missouri
Missouri has added another pass catcher to the 2025 recruiting class. Three-star wide receiver Shaun Terry announced he has verbally committed to coach Eli Drinkwitz’ program. The Ironton (Ohio) High standout recently backed off his pledge to Notre Dame. He immediately had the Tigers as one of his top contenders and now he’s heading to Columbia. Terry is the 11th …
Read More »Packers claim K James Turner off waivers
Green Bay’s kicking competition is back up to three entrants. Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Media, the Packers have claimed James Turner off of waivers after he was cut by the Lions. Turner, 23, just entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of Michigan. He spent just one season with the Wolverines, previously kicking for Louisville from 2019-2022. …
Read More »Arkansas football recruiting momentum halted as state’s top prospect commits to LSU
FAYETTEVILLE — Three weeks of excitement and momentum on the recruiting trail for Arkansas football reached a tipping point Thursday morning, and the Razorbacks came up short. Carius Curne, the top-ranked player in the state according to the 247Sports Composite, spurned the local Razorbacks and announced his commitment to LSU. The 6-foot-4, 301-pound linemen from Marion is ranked 109th overall …
Read More »NFL tweaks IR rules to allow two players to return from the list in the postseason
The NFL informed the NFLPA that it has finalized rules for designating players to return from injured reserve in 2024. Teams will have a maximum of eight designations during the regular season, the same as last year, but they also will get two additional designations in the postseason. If a team has not used up its eight designations in the …
Read More »Miami Hurricanes’ Class of 2025 run continues with commitment from Miami Central safety
For a third straight day, the Hurricanes added a player to their 2025 class. This time, the player is a top South Florida standout. Miami Central safety Amari Wallace committed to Miami, announcing his decision on social media. Wallace chose UM over offers from Alabama, Auburn, and LSU, among others. Wallace, a four-star prospect in 247Sports’ composite ranking, is listed …
Read More »Trevor Lawrence: This is the best team we’ve had since I’ve been here
The Jaguars signed quarterback Trevor Lawrence to a five-year, $275 million extension last week. The new money brings even bigger expectations for Lawrence, who made one Pro Bowl and one playoff appearance in his first three seasons. Lawrence insists he doesn’t feel any added pressure, and perhaps he doesn’t considering he entered the league as the No. 1 overall pick …
Read More »Recruiting targets, prospects galore at FAMU football coach James Colzie III’s first camp
It’s camp season on The Highest of Seven Hills. This week, on Tuesday and Thursday, James Colzie III hosted his first prospect camp as Florida A&M’s head football coach. It was a successful first go-round for the new Rattlers coach, as 200 high school football players from Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and California performed on Ken Riley Field at Bragg …
Read More »Patriots punter Bryce Baringer wins golf tournament, qualifies for Massachusetts Amateur Championship
USATSI While he’ll never be confused with Bo Jackson, Bryce Baringer is a pretty good two-sport athlete in his own right. The New England Patriots punter proved that this past weekend when he won the 2024 Massachusetts Amateur Qualifier. The win qualifies the 25-year-old Baringer for the 2024 Massachusetts Amateur Championship, which will take place in July, prior to the start …
Read More »Kevin Stefanski: Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman got better during the offseason
As a third-round rookie last season, Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman caught 21 passes for 224 yards. In his second season, the Browns are expecting more. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Tillman made big strides during an offseason in which some of the Browns’ top wide receivers were absent. “I don’t believe Ced missed a day of the offseason program,” …
Read More »Ranking NFL coaches on shaky ground entering 2024 season, plus seven key takeaways from Prisco’s Top 100
Happy Thursday, everyone! John Breech is still busy combing through Prisco’s Top 100, so you’ve got me, Cody Benjamin, to deliver all the latest from around the NFL, right here in the Pick Six newsletter. Be sure to subscribe right here, to ensure you never miss a daily dose of NFL updates. And keep on reading for everything from hot-seat …
Read More »Four-star offensive lineman Carius Curne commits to LSU football
LSU football landed another prospect for its 2025 recruiting class. Four-star offensive lineman Carius Curne provided his pledge to LSU in a video posted on his X page Thursday morning. The 6-4, 301-pounder, who projects to play offensive tackle at the next level, picked the Tigers over Arkansas and Missouri. Curne also holds offers from Georgia, Florida, Louisville, Tennessee, Ole …
Read More »Offseason topics we’re tired of hearing about: Dak Prescott dilemma with Cowboys; anything Aaron Rodgers does
The NFL offseason is in its quiet stage, the six-week lull between the end of minicamp and the beginning of training camp. Or so we think. There’s always some news that comes out, such as a veteran signing with a team or a contract agreement. Then there are the minicamp storylines that are overblown. Players who are awaiting long-term extensions …
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