Cole Kmet shares love for Steve McMichael on Hall of Fame induction day originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The “opportunity” to play in the Hall of Fame game is usually not a welcome one for NFL players. It means an extra preseason game for players trying to stay healthy and cutting vacations short to report …

Florida football running back Montrell Johnson Jr. suffered a knee injury during the first week of fall practice, a source confirmed to the Gainesville Sun on Saturday, Johnson is going to have the knee scoped and is considered week to week for fall camp. The Florida Gators are four weeks out from their season opener on Aug. 31 against Miami. …

Aaron Rodgers is throwing passes with his usual zip, rolling out when he needs to and taking charge of the New York Jets’ offense. Rodgers has come back and made it normal.  Nine practices into training camp, the 40-year-old quarterback has many forgetting about the torn Achilles tendon that ended his season after only four snaps last year. “He looks …

Bears training camp observations: New OL combo debuts originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The Bears left the pads off when they returned to practice on Saturday. The team had an off day on Friday as they recovered from the Hall of Fame preseason opener, and they’ll have another off day on Monday. Head coach Matt …

Dak Prescott still doesn’t have a new contract with the Dallas Cowboys, which comes against the backdrop of a reported understanding that the two sides won’t agree to a deal before the 2024 NFL regular season. That said, the Cowboys signal-caller feels that a deal can get done. “I’m a guy that grew up with two older brothers. You understand …

Class of 2025 four-star offensive lineman Jaylen Gilchrist has made his decision. The Rivals250 prospect out of Salem High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia announced his commitment to Maryland on Saturday. On July 11, Gilchrist released a top-three of Maryland, South Carolina and Georgia. He took official visits to each school, checking out the Gamecocks during the weekend of May …

Willis recalls childhood dreams fulfilled in Pro Football Hall speech originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area CANTON, Ohio — For several moments during his induction speech on Saturday, one of the newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame was transported back to his childhood. “Everything I thought as a kid to now is happening in this instant …

Aug. 3—East Central head football coach John Litrenta and members of his coaching staff have been keeping the recruiting trail hot this summer. At mid-year, the Tigers added 15 transfers to the roster and those new players were able to go through spring practices with the team. Since then, Litrenta and company have brought in 16 more transfers and will …

Pro Football Hall of Fame holds induction ceremony at Steve McMichael’s home originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Pro Football Hall of Fame held an induction ceremony for Bears legend Steve “Mongo” McMichael at his house on Saturday to enshrine him in the Hall and present him with his HOF bust. Check out the moment McMichael became immortal in …

Recruiting The Ohio State football team has lost out on a star safety that could’ve been transformative for its class of 2025. Trey McNutt, who is from Ohio, has committed to Big Ten foe Oregon. On3’s Hayes Fawcett was the one who helped break the news of McNutt’s commitment via “X.” McNutt’s father, Richard McNutt, played in the secondary for …

Dwight Freeney was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his second year of eligibility. It likely was a year longer than he likely thought he should wait. No matter, Freeney saw his bust unveiled Saturday after seven Pro Bowls, three All-Pros, an All-Decade Team, 16 seasons, 47 forced fumbles and 125.5 sacks. His patented spin move still …

Sep 24, 2022; Pullman, Washington, USA; Oregon Ducks helmets sit during a game against the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports The Oregon Ducks, prepping for its first season in the Big 10, are setting the stones for the future. On Saturday, the program got the commitment …

Pro-Bowl receiver Tyreek Hill agreed to a restructured contract worth $90 million ($65 million guaranteed) over the next three years with the Miami Dolphins on Saturday. The new agreement brings Hill’s four-year total of guaranteed money to $106.5 million, the most ever for any receiver. Earlier Friday, the 30-year-old was named No. 1 on the NFL’s 2024 list of the …

Brissett playing key role in helping Patriots learn Van Pelt’s offense originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jacoby Brissett seemed like a natural fit for the New England Patriots when the team signed him to a one-year contract this offseason. Through just over a week of training camp, he’s proving why. In addition to looking sharp in practices at Gillette …

A picture of new Oregon football coach Dan Lanning graces the backside of the video screen at Autzen Stadium Monday Dec. 13, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. Eug 121321 Lanning 01 Since taking over at Oregon in late 2021, Dan Lanning has cast a net over the country. That net landed another one of the nation’s top prospects on Saturday. Cleveland …