Bears sign DJ Moore to massive, franchise record four-year extension: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears and DJ Moore have reached an agreement to a four-year extension worth $110 million, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday. According to the report, $82.6 million of his contract is guaranteed. Moore becomes the first wide receiver in NFL history to …
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Gophers recruiting: Lineman from Oregon says no, and Maryland safety says yes
The Gophers football program on Tuesday lost an offensive lineman who decommitted from its 2025 recruiting class but gained a safety for that class. Zac Stascausky, a tackle from Portland, Ore., who gave a verbal commitment to the Gophers football program in June, on Tuesday morning announced on the X platform that he is decommitting from Minnesota. Later in the …
Read More »Jaguars announce five roster moves
The Jaguars announced five roster moves Tuesday. They officially signed defensive end Rasheem Green, defensive end Raymond Johnson and linebacker Tanner Muse. Jacksonville waived defensive end Andre Carter and linebacker Trey Kiser in corresponding moves. The Seahawks made Green a third-round pick in 2018, and he spent four seasons in Seattle. He played 53 games with 24 starts for the …
Read More »Super senior Darius Lassiter determined to make the most of his last chance at college stardom
Receiver Darius Lassiter (No. 5) celebrates a big play during practice in Provo during spring camp. | BYU Photo Receiver Darius Lassiter almost didn’t get to return to BYU this year for his final season of college football, so he’s determined to savor every moment, every game, and enjoy the ride for as long as it lasts. The NCAA granted …
Read More »Training camp stock watch: Pats see a young pass-rusher pop in Judon’s absence
Training camp stock watch: Pats see a young pass-rusher pop in Judon’s absence originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — You won’t find Matthew Judon in the Stock Up or Stock Down categories for Day 6 of Patriots training camp. Not only did he not practice, he was also not planning to be in the facility for meetings on …
Read More »WSU, Idaho football ready to open camp
Jul. 30—The leaves are not quite changing color yet, but the Washington State and Idaho football programs will open their respective fall camps Wednesday, exactly one month prior to the first games of the season against Oregon-based opponents. The Cougs and Vandals open with 15 and 16 fall camp practices, before school begins on each campus Aug. 19. Both teams …
Read More »Banks states Hargrave has taken ‘step’ ahead of second 49ers season
Banks states Hargrave has taken ‘step’ ahead of second 49ers season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Aaron Banks believes Javon Hargrave is set to make more of an impact in his second season with the 49ers. The right guard regularly is matched up opposite to the defensive tackle during practice and believes there is a …
Read More »Why 2024 is milepost season for Texas Tech football under Joey McGuire
Joey McGuire began to change the fortunes of the Texas Tech football team in his first two years as head coach, leading the Red Raiders to 8-5 and 7-6 records the past two seasons and ending each with a bowl victory. The Red Raiders finished with a winning record in the Big 12 both seasons, and the last Tech coach …
Read More »Where 49ers RBs, defensive tackles rank in ‘Madden NFL 25′ ratings
Where 49ers RBs, defensive tackles rank in ‘Madden NFL 25′ ratings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area One day after “Madden NFL 25” released its ratings for the 49ers receivers and safeties, San Francisco’s running backs and defensive tackles are the next groups to be revealed. Of course, dominant running back Christian McCaffrey headlines these positions, but the 49ers …
Read More »QB DJ Uiagalelei feels more comfortable running Florida State offense. Here’s why
Florida State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei has come a long way after the spring showcase. With plenty of room to grow, he likes his progress after six practices during the 2024 fall camp. Uiagalelei continues to make strides in taking control of Mike Norvell’s offense. During the showcase, he completed 12 of his 26 passes and threw no touchdowns. Since then, he …
Read More »Jets coach Robert Saleh’s instincts are to not play Aaron Rodgers during preseason
Aaron Rodgers’ next snap in a game for the New York Jets might be the season opener. Coach Robert Saleh said Tuesday his “instinct” is to keep the 40-year-old quarterback on the sideline for all three of the Jets’ preseason games this summer. But Saleh also left open the possibility of Rodgers playing in the finale against the Giants on …
Read More »Purdy understands place in Shanahan’s system, downplays freedom
Purdy understands place in Shanahan’s system, downplays freedom originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy slowly but surely is earning league-wide respect around the NFL, and he appears to be doing the same within Kyle Shanahan’s 49ers system. Entering his third NFL season and second as San Francisco’s starter, Purdy has proven himself as more than just a …
Read More »Couch: 3 quick takes on Michigan State football as Jonathan Smith’s first fall camp begins
1. It’s not just fans. MSU’s players have been waiting for a new season for a while. EAST LANSING – About the only remnants of last season that remain for Michigan State’s football team can be seen in the impact it’s having on the anticipation for this season. A new season is always a fresh start. A new season that …
Read More »49ers camp takeaways: Mixed bag for Purdy in team drills
49ers camp takeaways: Mixed bag for Purdy in team drills originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Things started well for Brock Purdy and the 49ers’ offense on Tuesday. But when things went bad, things went very bad during the team’s sixth practice of training camp. The defense had the upper hand a day earlier when the …
Read More »Three things to note from Texas offensive coordinator Kyle Flood’s preseason press conference
On Tuesday, the Texas football program sent its coordinators out to meet with the media. Unless an appearance in front of a microphone is mandated by a bowl game, UT head coach Steve Sarkisian does not allow his assistants to participate in press conferences during the season. Texas, though, usually does make its coordinators available at the beginning of fall …
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