Quarterback Nick Foles, MVP of Super Bowl LII with the Eagles, has announced his retirement. Foles, 35, made the announcement in a video released on social media. “It’s been an incredible 11-year journey filled with unforgettable moments and amazing people,” Foles wrote in his post. “From being drafted by the Eagles to winning the Super Bowl, every step has been …
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USC Trojans continue to absorb fundamentals, hoping for huge payoff
Tim Prangley, Trojans Wire Anyone who follows USC football knows that in recent years, fundamentals fell off a cliff. The Trojans were soft under Clay Helton and his below-average defensive coordinators. They briefly rebounded in 2022 under Lincoln Riley and his attention to detail on offense, but were still gut-punched by a lack of precision on defense under Alex Grinch …
Read More »Biggest challengers to a Chiefs three-peat: No. 5, Jalen Hurts’ Eagles
Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter Editor’s note: This is the first of a five-part series on the quarterbacks and teams best equipped to challenge Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs and potentially stop them from becoming the first NFL team in the Super Bowl era to three-peat. No. 5 on our list: Jalen Hurts and the Eagles. In Super Bowl 52, …
Read More »Steelers bring back DB Jalen Elliott
The Steelers have defensive back Jalen Elliott back on the roster. Elliott spent time with the team last summer and was on the practice squad during the season, but was released earlier this year when Pittsburgh signed linebacker Tyler Matakevich. The Steelers waived defensive back Nate Meadors with an injury designation in a corresponding move. Elliott did not see any …
Read More »Roundtable: Auburn Wire writers reveal their preseason SEC rankings
. The SEC football season gets underway in three weeks, which means it is time for the return of the Auburn Wire Roundtable. The debut roundtable feature for the 2024 season focuses on predicting the SEC’s order of finish ahead of the new year. Taylor Jones and Brian Hauch return to the roundtable while Tyler Raley is new to the …
Read More »Nick Foles announces retirement from NFL after 11 seasons
Nick Foles’ NFL career has come to an end. The journeyman quarterback officially announced his retirement after 11 seasons in the league on Thursday. “After much thought and prayer, I’ve decided to retire from the NFL. It’s been an incredible 11-year journey filled with unforgettable moments and amazing people,” Foles wrote in a statement on social media. “From being drafted …
Read More »Maiocco’s 53-man roster projection entering 49ers’ preseason opener
Maiocco’s 53-man roster projection entering 49ers’ preseason opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It’s about time for many of those who are battling spots on the 49ers’ regular-season roster to show what they can do against players on another NFL team. As the 49ers approach their first preseason game Saturday at the Tennessee Titans, this seems like a good …
Read More »The Bulldogs are back. Check out Monty Tech’s football schedule
Football season is right around the corner. Gardner-area football teams saw their fair share of success last season and will gear up for hopes of seeing more great moments this year. Check out the area school’s schedules, next up with Monty Tech. The Bulldogs were in the middle of the pack in the Colonial League last season, finishing third behind …
Read More »Eagles legend Nick Foles officially announces retirement from NFL
Eagles legend Nick Foles officially announces retirement from NFL originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles legend and Super Bowl hero Nick Foles has officially announced his retirement from the NFL. And he’s going out as an Eagle. Foles will be honored at Lincoln Financial Field on Sept. 16, when the Eagles host the Atlanta Falcons in the 2024 home …
Read More »Fastest NFL players: Who can challenge Tyreek Hill, DK Metcalf?
Who is the fastest player in the NFL? It’s an oft-asked and fascinating question. And the beauty of it is, we don’t have to guess. With training camp in full swing for all 32 teams, FOX Sports Research decided to look at data from the 2023 season to answer this question. Using NFL Next Gen Stats, we broke down this …
Read More »10 top non-QB transfers to know this college football season
In what was arguably the most tumultuous offseason college football has ever seen with the transfer portal, quarterbacks switching schools drew the most attention. However, plenty of other impact players at positions including defensive line, wide receiver and running back changed programs and could affect the outcome of the upcoming season. Here are 10 non-quarterbacks expected to help College Football …
Read More »The tight ends of Gen Z poised to take over the NFL
Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter We’ve been spoiled with generational talent at the tight end position in the NFL for so long. In 2010, Rob Gronkowski came into the league. By the time he retired (the second time) after the 2021 season, he had solidified himself as the greatest tight end in the history of the NFL and a first-ballot …
Read More »Jets’ Aaron Rodgers held out of joint practice with Commanders due to rainy conditions
The Jets welcomed the Washington Commanders to town for a joint practice on Thursday, but some uninvited soggy weather forced quarterback Aaron Rodgers out of the action. Head coach Robert Saleh decided to sit Rodgers out of Thursday’s practice due to the rainy conditions around Florham Park, taking the cautious route with the veteran quarterback. It’s certainly easy to understand …
Read More »The 10 college football transfers that will have the biggest impact
The rich have gotten richer through the transfer market. Many of the top available targets in the portal landed at some of the best teams in the Bowl Subdivision, drawn to both the increased name, image and likeness packages offered by college football’s elite programs and the chance to compete for the College Football Playoff. One of the biggest winners …
Read More »Eagles training camp notes: Vic from above, Brazil ready, a breakout season?
Eagles training camp notes: Vic from above, Brazil ready, a breakout season? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia In recent seasons, the Eagles’ defensive coordinator has called plays from the sideline during games. That’s going to change this season. Vic Fangio likes it up in the booth. “No. 1, it’s the best view,” Fangio said recently. “I can see what’s …
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