Getty Images The 2023 NFL season came to a close after the Kansas City Chiefs won their second consecutive Super Bowl. Free agency is in the rearview mirror, as is the 2024 NFL Draft. Even OTAs and minicamps are over with. Now, teams are well into offseason preparations for the next season, and the next step is training camp. They’ll try their …
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UFL to NFL tracker: Giants bringing aboard RB, Cowboys adding leading tackler, Lions signing kicker
The first UFL season is in the books, and it was the Birmingham Stallions who won their third-straight title with a 25-0 win over the San Antonio Brahmas. Now that spring football is over, the stars of the UFL can sign with NFL teams and participate in upcoming training camps. A number of UFL players have received workout requests from …
Read More »Michigan analyst explains how USC can attack elite Wolverine defense
Michigan football, in 2024, owns a very clear-cut identity. The Wolverines will play old-school football based on defense, running the ball, and field position. College football has moved toward a more wide-open style of play in the 21st century. The game is more of a quarterback-centric sport with spread passing concepts and higher scores, but Michigan in 2024 is poised …
Read More »For Packers and Jordan Love, success now hinges on the defense
Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter Green Bay did it again. They ushered in their third-straight franchise quarterback in three decades. Jordan Love took the youngest team in the NFL to the divisional round of the NFC playoffs with a wild-card drubbing of the Dallas Cowboys on the way there. In the final eight games of the regular season, Love threw …
Read More »Cowboys to sign top UFL linebacker Willie Harvey Jr.
One of the UFL’s best players is headed to the NFL. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, linebacker Willie Harvey Jr. plans to sign with the Cowboys. Harvey, 28, recently worked out for Dallas. He was an All-UFL selection after making 78 tackles in 10 games to lead the league. He also finished No. 1 among all linebackers in tackles …
Read More »Will weather be a problem for USC football in the Big Ten?
It is one of the more interesting talking points connected to USC football as the Trojans move into the Big Ten Conference this year: How much of an impact will the weather have on the Trojans in mid- and late-season games? To be clear, we’re not really going to learn much about USC and the weather factor this year. The …
Read More »LOOK: Ravens unveil new purple alternate helmet that’s set to debut during 2024 season
Getty Images Prior to the 2022 season, the NFL adjusted its uniform rules to allow teams to wear a second helmet during the season. On Tuesday, the Baltimore Ravens unveiled a new alternate purple helmet that will surely get NFL fans talking. This new purple helmet sports the Ravens’ alternate logo and gold trim, as well as a gold face …
Read More »Calais Campbell signs with Dolphins: Six-time Pro Bowl pass rusher returning for 17th season
Getty Images The Miami Dolphins have added some veteran depth along their defensive line as they have signed veteran defensive end Calais Campbell to a deal, the team announced Tuesday. The specific terms of the contract that is bringing Campbell to South Beach were not immediately disclosed. The 37-year-old is set to enter his 17th season in the league and this …
Read More »Broncos star Patrick Surtain II reveals his thoughts on trade rumors, Sean Payton’s leadership entering 2024
Getty Images At least two teams reportedly tried trading for Denver Broncos star Patrick Surtain II during the 2023 NFL season. Now entering his fourth year with the team and eligible for a long-term contract extension, the Pro Bowl cornerback has finally addressed rumors of his availability, telling The Denver Gazette this week that he never envisioned leaving Mile High …
Read More »Top 100 NFL players of 2024: Alabama leads the way as former SEC stars shine among league’s best
CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco unveiled his list of the top 100 NFL players entering the 2024 season, counting down the league’s best of the best at multiple positions. But before these stars were owning the game on Sundays, they had to make a name for themselves and improve their stock at the collegiate level. There are a few college programs …
Read More »Hurricanes promote Eric Tulsky from interim to full-time GM
Jun 18, 2024, 11:42 AM ET The Carolina Hurricanes are sticking with Eric Tulsky as their general manager. The Hurricanes said Tuesday they have taken the interim tag off and officially promoted Tulsky to GM, a move that followed Don Waddell stepping down May 24 and later taking over the front office for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Tulsky, who has …
Read More »Ranking top-10 candidates to go No. 1 overall in 2025 NFL Draft: Shedeur Sanders, Carson Beck best QB options
Who in the world is going to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft? There’s no Caleb Williams written in pencil, like was the case at this time a year ago. Therefore, it’s time to rank the likeliest candidates. Before we begin, let’s consider history. In the last 15 years, 11 quarterbacks have gone first overall. …
Read More »Rutgers football announces Youth Football Night promotion for season opener
The annual ‘Youth Football Night’ is scheduled for the season opener, the Rutgers football program announced on Tuesday. The promotion is scheduled for Rutgers football’s game against Howard on Thursday, Aug. 29. Kickoff is 6:00 p.m. Fireworks will follow the game. All teams participating in the promotion will receive a Rutgers t-shirt in addition to a helmet decal. Photos of …
Read More »Fantasy Football Today: Player outlooks for 10 late-round running backs available at the end of your drafts
The 2024 Fantasy Football season is on the way and the Fantasy Football Today team has drafted their initial player outlooks for the entire player pool heading into training camp. Things will change on the injury front, in free agency, and possibly on the trade market, but the Fantasy Football team led by Dave Richard, Jamey Eisenberg, Heath Cummings, and …
Read More »Fantasy Football: The Rams don’t lie — and that’s important when it comes to Blake Corum
Blake Corum has a chance to make a fantasy football impact in his rookie season. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) The Los Angeles Rams, unlike pretty much every other NFL team, were not trying to hide essential fantasy intelligence from us last summer. This embedded content is not available in your region. Throughout the 2023 offseason, the Rams …
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