ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Scottie Montgomery leaned back and replayed the October 2023 play in his head. The Detroit Lions running backs coach didn’t know it then. But three hours earlier, Montgomery’s pupil, Jahmyr Gibbs, had conjured the same play when considering which of his 234 rookie touches most reflected his NFL potential. The Lions were up just 2 points …

Three-time Pro Bowl safety Quandre Diggs has agreed to terms with the Titans, bolstering Tennessee’s secondary and reuniting him with safety and former Seattle Seahawks teammate Jamal Adams. Diggs announced the deal Sunday on social media, which was confirmed via multiple reports. Per NFL Network, the contract is for one year and $3 million with $2 million more in available …

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Scottie Montgomery leaned back and replayed the October 2023 play in his head. The Detroit Lions running backs coach didn’t know it then. But three hours earlier, Montgomery’s pupil, Jahmyr Gibbs, had conjured the same play when considering which of his 234 rookie touches most reflected his NFL potential. The Lions were up just 2 points …

Apr 20, 2024; Notre Dame, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish Defensive Coordinator Al Golden participates in warmups before the Blue-Gold Game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports It’s no secret that Notre Dame is a program that typically has been built on defense in recent years. That certainly is reflected in [autotag]Marcus Freeman[/autotag] being the …

Free agent safety Quandre Diggs is signing with the Titans, he announced on social media. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that it’s a one-year, $3 million deal with $1 million in incentives based on play time and $1 million more in performance-based incentives. Diggs’ agreement reunites him with former Seahawks teammate Jamal Adams, who signed with the Titans this …

The Panthers signed veteran tight end Jacob Hollister on Sunday, the team announced. Hollister, 30, did not play last season. The Raiders placed him on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury before waiving him with an injury settlement. Hollister played games for both the Vikings and Raiders in 2022. He entered the NFL in 2017 as an undrafted rookie with …

Welcome to Coaches Confidential, a new Cincinnati Enquirer series for the 2024-2025 fall season that allows football coaches to answer weekly questions anonymously. This exercise aims to educate parents, athletes and fans, uplift and encourage athletes to be the best they can be, mentor young coaches, idea share and, in some cases, just have fun. Coaches Confidential, Week 1: ‘You …

Will Nick Bosa and the 49ers lead fantasy defenses in scoring for 2024? (Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images) Whether you prioritize a roster spot for a specific defense week in and week out, or stream the position via the waiver wire, some thought goes into the D/ST spot in fantasy football. If you decide to draft it, do you go …

How Sorensen believes 49ers’ defense can fix third-down struggles originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ defense fell short of expectations during the 2023 NFL season, and one area that was lacking was the unit’s efforts on third down. After allowing opposing teams to convert on third down 42.5 percent of the time last season, new defensive coordinator …

Tim Prangley, Trojans Wire The USC Trojans are four weeks away from their season-opening college football game against LSU in Week 1 in Las Vegas. The game is one of the showcase events of opening weekend, and it will carry a lot of weight for both teams. The winner has a real chance of making the College Football Playoff. The …

Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa was not the only player to leave Sunday’s joint practice with the Rams with an injury. Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua also made an early exit from the joint workout. Jourdan Rodrigue of TheAthletic.com reports that Nacua exited after a team drills period and that he had a bag of ice around his right knee, …

Every different team has a potentially different plan for dividing up preseason reps. The Browns, who are dealing with a situation far different from most teams when it comes to the quarterback position, are trying to figure out how much to use their starter during the three exhibition games. “We’re working through that,” coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters on Sunday …

Aug. 3—STATE COLLEGE — Penn State coach James Franklin told a large group of media assembled in Beaver Stadium’s pressroom on Saturday that preseason camp will be used in a variety of ways, including evolving with three new coordinators, looking at ways to get returning players better and create depth, all with the backdrop of a nine-win West Virginia team …

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford rolls out and looks for a receiver under pressure from Chargers defensive tackle Scott Matlock (99) and his teammates during a joint practice in El Segundo on Sunday. (Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press) No reason for the Rams to panic. Unless star receiver Puka Nacua’s right knee requires more than an ice pack No reason for …

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