The Oklahoma Sooners have been official members of the SEC for two weeks now, but the process of getting “SEC-ready” began when Brent Venables was hired as the head coach in December 2021. Venables arrived in Norman less than six months after news of the SEC move leaked. The program had two and a half years to get ready for …
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Tee Higgins landing spots: Bengals star to play out franchise tag; potential teams that could trade for WR
It appears Tee Higgins will be playing out the 2024 season on the franchise tag after he and the Cincinnati Bengals won’t be getting an extension done before Monday’s deadline to do so with tagged players, according to NFL Media. Higgins is expected to be at training camp when veterans report in on July 23, per Ian Rapoport. The star wide receiver …
Read More »Tee Higgins reportedly won’t sign extension with Bengals before deadline, will be free agent in 2025
The Tee Higgins contract saga has reportedly reached its conclusion. For the 2024 season, at least. Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Higgins and the Cincinnati Bengals won’t reach agreement on a long-term extension before Monday’s deadline to do so. That means that the fifth-year wide receiver will play the upcoming season on the franchise tag and become a free agent …
Read More »Tee Higgins landing spots: Bengals star set to play out franchise tag; potential teams that could trade for WR
It appears Tee Higgins will be playing out the 2024 season on the franchise tag after he and the Cincinnati Bengals won’t be getting an extension done before Monday’s deadline to do so with tagged players, according to NFL Media. Higgins is expected to be at training camp when veterans report in on July 23, per Ian Rapoport. The star wide receiver …
Read More »Caleb Williams on his contract talks with Bears: “I’m not handling that”
Quarterback Caleb Williams, the first pick in the 2024 draft, still hasn’t signed his rookie contract. He’s not sweating the situation, at least no yet. “I’m not handling that,” Williams said at his Caleb Cares Hero Awards event on Saturday, via Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune. “My lawyers and attorney and everybody, the head of the Bears, everybody up …
Read More »Alabama lands another big-time commitment from 5-star OT Ty Haywood
When he was initially hired, fans and analysts had doubts over Kalen DeBoer’s ability to recruit. Though he has yet to coach a game for the Alabama Crimson Tide, DeBoer has netted numerous wins on the recruiting trail that have garnered the public’s interest. His latest recruiting victory is landing a commitment from five-star offensive tackle, Ty Haywood. Haywood, who …
Read More »247Sports predicts Clemson’s trap game in 2024, facing one of college football’s best quarterbacks
Dabo Swinney and the Tigers have a massive 2024 season ahead of them with a lot of expectation and pressure. Clemson’s ceiling this upcoming season is incredibly high, higher than many are leading on as the season approaches. There is a clear path to the College Football Playoff in the ACC and if the Tigers show even slight improvement on …
Read More »Alabama football, Kalen DeBoer land Ty Haywood, second-ranked OT in 2025 recruiting class
Alabama football landed a commitment in five-star Ty Haywood, the second-ranked offensive tackle in the 2025 recruiting class, Haywood told On3 on Sunday. The Denton, Texas native out of Ryan High School is tabbed as the second-ranked offensive tackle in the 2025 class and the fourth-ranked player in Texas per the 247Sports Composite. He ranks 11th nationally amongst the 2025 …
Read More »Jacoby Jones, former Ravens Super Bowl hero, died ‘peacefully at his home in New Orleans’ 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 »Elite four-star OT Ty Haywood off the board to Alabama
Alabama continues an absolutely electric weekend as they have landed another elite prospect in the 2025 class. The newest fireworks come in the form of Denton (Texas) Ryan four-star offensive tackle Ty Haywood. Haywood is the No. 21 overall prospect in the 2025 Rivals250. He is also the No. 5 offensive tackle and No. 5 prospect in the state of …
Read More »Marcedes Lewis: Caleb Williams has everything it takes to be great
Tight end Marcedes Lewis is in his second season with the Bears, but things look a lot different on offense in Chicago than they did last year. Quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze joined the offense early in the first round and the Bears also traded for wide receiver Keenan Allen and signed running back D’Andre Swift this …
Read More »New LSU safety commit Jhase Thomas says playing for Tigers was his ‘dream’
LSU continues to add to its 2025 recruiting class, and on Saturday, it landed a commitment from four-star Destrehan safety Jhase Thomas. Thomas committed to the in-state Tigers over Houston, Ole Miss and Colorado. A player who didn’t get on LSU’s radar until late in the cycle and only picked up an offer in June, Thomas told On3’s Chad Simmons …
Read More »Super Bowl winner Jones dies aged 40
Jacoby Jones’ 108-yard kick-off return for a touchdown in 2013 is the longest in Super Bowl history [Getty Images] Former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones has died aged 40. Jones spent eight seasons in the NFL and played a key role as the Ravens won Super Bowl XLVII in 2013. In helping Baltimore to that victory over the San …
Read More »In Roob’s Observations: What can Eagles expect from Reed Blankenship after shaky end to 2023?
In Roob’s Observations: What can Eagles expect from Reed Blankenship after shaky end to 2023? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia What can we expect this year from Reed Blankenship? An insane Don Burroughs stat. And 10 reasons LeSean McCoy should be a Hall of Famer. Roob’s 10 Random Eagles Observations is now T-minus 10 days from training camp, and …
Read More »Five-star 2026 QB Ryder Lyons schedules Auburn visit
. Auburn football’s 2026 recruiting efforts are off to a great start as the class currently sits at No. 12 in 247Sports top 25 rankings. To keep the momentum going, [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] is looking to sign a talented quarterback in the cycle and has one set in his sights. [autotag]Ryder Lyons[/autotag], a five-star quarterback from Folsom, California, has scheduled a …
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