Former Super Bowl standout Jacoby Jones has died at 40. He passed overnight in his sleep at his home in Houston, per multiple reports. No cause of death was announced. Jones is widely remembered by NFL fans for his riveting performance in Super Bowl XLVII, scoring a pair of touchdowns to help the Baltimore Ravens take down the San Francisco …
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Former NFL receiver Jacoby Jones dies at 40
Former NFL receiver Jacoby Jones has died. He was 40. He passed overnight in his sleep at his home in Houston. No cause of death was announced. A third-round pick from Lane College in 2007, Jones spent five seasons with the Texans. A week after being released by the Texans in May 2012, Jones signed with the Ravens. In his …
Read More »Tee Higgins, Bengals won’t reach agreement on long-term extension by NFL’s July 15 deadline, per report
Tee Higgins’ time with the Cincinnati Bengals appears to be running out as he and the team will not come to terms on a long-term extension by the NFL’s Monday, July 15 deadline for teams to do so with franchise-tagged players, per NFL Media. Higgins is the sole player of the eight to be tagged this offseason to not receive a …
Read More »Jacoby Jones, former NFL wide receiver/return man and Ravens’ Super Bowl hero, dies at age 40
Former NFL wide receiver and return man Jacoby Jones, who turned 40 on Thursday, died on Sunday, according to a report from the Baltimore Sun. The Baltimore Ravens released a statement, sharing their “deepest condolences” with Jones’ family. We are completely heartbroken to learn about the passing of Jacoby Jones. Jacoby had the unique ability to connect with everyone he …
Read More »Tyreek Hill: Tua Tagovailoa should be one of highest-paid QBs in the NFL
Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is “excited” to see how wide receivers getting paid around the league impacts him, but that’s not the only contract he has an eye on heading into the season. While Hill is signed through the 2026 season, his quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is entering the final year of his current deal. Tagovailoa and the Dolphins have …
Read More »Jacoby Jones, former NFL wideout/return man and Ravens’ Super Bowl hero, dies at age 40, per report
Getty Images Former NFL wide receiver and return man Jacoby Jones, who turned 40 on Thursday, died on Sunday, according to a report from the Baltimore Sun. Jones is most famous for his heroics during the Baltimore Ravens’ 2012 Super Bowl run, which included a 108-yard kickoff return touchdown in Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers, marking the …
Read More »Former NFL wide receiver Jacoby Jones, a standout with the Texans and Ravens, dies at age 40
Former NFL wide receiver Jacoby Jones, a Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion with the Baltimore Ravens, died overnight on Saturday in his Houston-area home, according to multiple reports. Jones, who celebrated his birthday on July 11, had just turned 40. A cause of death is not immediately clear. Jones played in the NFL for nine season, spending his first …
Read More »Jets special teams coach Brant Boyer: New kickoff rule will be “huge unknown” until preseason
The NFL has made a revolutionary change to the kickoff rule. It could have massive changes to the game — or perhaps none at all. Jets special-teams coordinator Brant Boyer recently added to the chorus of voices addressing a new formation and approach that, ideally, will result in many more live plays. “It’s a big challenge with all these new …
Read More »How Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin’s football camp is growing the game in SW Indiana
EVANSVILLE — High school football coaches across Southwestern Indiana want to see their sport continue to grow as much as possible. There was a large turnout at Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin’s football camp Saturday at Central Stadium. About 150 attendees between the ages of six and 16 participated in various drills, sharpened their football skills and even heard a …
Read More »What to watch for OU football at SEC Media Days: All eyes on Jackson Arnold
DALLAS — OU football, along with fellow new conference member Texas, will attend its first SEC Media Days on Tuesday at the Omni Hotel. Starting quarterback Jackson Arnold and veteran returners — defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. and linebacker Danny Stutsman — will be in attendance. Each school brought three players in addition to the team’s head coach to speak …
Read More »Oklahoma State football’s adjusted emphasis on tight ends shows in 2025 recruiting class
STILLWATER — A few years ago, Oklahoma State had some good tight ends, but no real tight ends. In the 2019-20 seasons, the Cowboy tight end roster looked something like this: Jelani Woods, a converted quarterback. Logan Carter, a walk-on who played offensive tackle and defensive end in high school. Dayton Metcalf, a walk-on who was a high school quarterback. …
Read More »48 days until it is football time in Tennessee
Tennessee will kick off its 2024 football season in 48 days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 12:45 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the contest. 2024 will be the fourth season for Tennessee under head coach Josh Heupel. In his first three seasons, Heupel is 27-12 and guided the …
Read More »Who will be Oklahoma’s backup quarterback in 2024?
Backup quarterback is a position few fans or coaches ever want to think about. However, it’s an important role to have decided before you go into any season. The Oklahoma Sooners have zero doubt who their starting quarterback will be in Year 3 of the Brent Venables era. Jackson Arnold was tabbed long ago as the player who would be …
Read More »Missouri football preseason preview: What MU should expect from South Carolina in November
When Missouri football visits South Carolina in mid-November, the tone for its season will already be more or less set. Mizzou is 46 days away from kicking off its season Thursday, Aug. 29, against Murray State on Faurot Field in Columbia. On Tuesday, Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz will be joined by wide receiver Luther Burden III, quarterback Brady Cook and …
Read More »2025 wide receiver Travis Smith Jr. commits to Tennessee
Four-star wide receiver prospect Travis Smith Jr. committed to Tennessee. Smith Jr. committed to the Vols over Alabama, Auburn and Georgia. The 6-foot-3.5, 199-pound wide receiver prospect is from Westlake High School in Atlanta, Georgia. Smith Jr. ranks as the No. 113 overall player, the No. 16 wide receiver and No. 14 player in Georgia for the class of 2025, …
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