Coach Prime is now Grandpa Prime after Deion Sanders’ daughter gave birth to his first grandchild Friday on the same day Sanders was born 57 years ago. Sanders, Colorado’s head football coach, spilled the news Friday on his own birthday at a preseason news conference in Boulder. His daughter Deiondra gave birth to the baby boy after recently getting engaged …
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The Caleb Williams – Rome Odunze connection is growing | Inside Coverage
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, senior NFL writer Jori Epstein, and NFL Writer Frank Schwab look at the growing bond between Bears rookies Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze and where the duo can go. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript What I think is interesting …
Read More »Jim Harbaugh will serve as honorary captain for Michigan football season opener
Michigan football will have a very familiar face back on the sidelines at Michigan Stadium as the honorary captain for the 2024 season opener against Fresno State on Aug. 31. Former coach Jim Harbaugh accepted an invitation as the team’s honorary captain Week 1, athletic director Warde Manuel said in an interview on the “1 star recruits” podcast when explaining …
Read More »George Kittle on 49ers’ window closing: All I know we have a really good roster now
One of the challenges that successful teams face in the NFL is figuring out ways to hold onto key players looking for newer and bigger contracts while also staying under the salary cap. The 49ers are dealing with some of those issues right now. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and left tackle Trent Williams have not been practicing at training camp …
Read More »Michigan football player on the defense promises ‘We’re gonna get even better than last year’
Photo: Isaiah Hole ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Last year, the promise from former head coach Jim Harbaugh on the Michigan football defense was that it was ‘scary good.’ It wasn’t exactly the first time he’s made such a promise which was promptly delivered upon, but this year, it’s different. Gone is Harbaugh and he took his defensive coordinator, Jesse Minter, with …
Read More »Patriots are releasing WR JuJu Smith-Schuster
Patriots are releasing WR JuJu Smith-Schuster originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston JuJu Smith-Schuster’s career with the New England Patriots is over. The veteran wide receiver is being released, per multiple reports, including NBC Sports Boston’s Phil Perry. The Patriots are releasing veteran wideout Juju Smith-Schuster. Caught 29 passes last year after signing as a free agent. Was hard to …
Read More »New England Patriots reportedly release WR JuJu Smith-Schuster
The New England Patriots are releasing wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, NFL Network reported on Friday. Smith-Schuster, 27, was entering the second season of a three-year, $25.5 million deal with the Patriots. He didn’t appear in New England’s Thursday night preseason win against the Carolina Panthers. Last season, Smith-Schuster totaled just 29 receptions for 260 yards and one touchdown. He was …
Read More »4-star Oregon WR Isaiah Mozee flips commitment
The Oregon Ducks have lost one of the members of their 2025 recruiting class. On Friday afternoon, 4-star wide receiver Isaiah Mozee announced that he would be flipping his commitment from the Ducks to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. This had been rumored to be a possibility over the last couple of weeks, so it doesn’t come as a major surprise. Mozee …
Read More »Report: Lions T Connor Galvin to miss season with torn MCL
Connor Galvin’s bid to earn a role as a backup tackle with the Lions this season has reportedly come to an end. Galvin left Thursday night’s game with a knee injury and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that he has been diagnosed with a torn MCL. Galvin will miss the 2024 season as a result of the injury. Galvin signed …
Read More »Michigan State football center left off Rimington Trophy watch list
Nov 19, 2022; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Oregon State Beavers offensive lineman Tanner Miller (61) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The disrespect continues. A day after Michigan State football quarterback Aidan Chiles was left off the Davey O’Brien Trophy watchlist, their star center, Tanner Miller, was also left off …
Read More »Anthony Richardson, most of Colts starters to play vs. Broncos on Sunday
Get ready to see Anthony Richardson in action once again. Colts head coach Shane Steichen told reporters after Friday’s practice that Indianapolis’ starters will play a series or two in Sunday’s preseason opener against Denver. That means Richardson will get some game action for the first time since suffering a season-ending shoulder injury last October. “He’s really excited,” Steichen said, …
Read More »Clemson tight end Jake Briningstool named to Mackey Award Preseason Watch List
Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports Clemson tight end Jake Briningstool was named to the 2024 John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List Friday. The annual award recognizes the most outstanding tight end in college football. Briningstool had 50 catches for 498 yards and five touchdowns while starting all 13 games for the Tigers a season ago. The senior from Brentwood, Tenn., had …
Read More »Are the Commanders destined for disaster? | Football 301
Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice and NFL writer Charles McDonald discuss whether the Commanders have made enough changes to avoid a disastrous season in 2024. Hear the full conversation on “Football 301” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Washington Commanders Charles, where are you at with them? Why, why are …
Read More »Four-star offensive tackle Aaron Dunn selects Utah over USC
. Spanish Fork (Utah) offensive tackle Aaron Dunn took to the 247Sports YouTube channel to announce his commitment on Thursday. He selected the Utah Utes over USC, BYU, and the Oregon Ducks. The 6’7, 285-pound offensive tackle is a four-star recruit. Dunn is 247Sports’ No. 157 overall prospect, the No. 16 offensive tackle, and the No. 2 player in Utah …
Read More »NFL insider reveals why Brandon Aiyuk turned down trade to Patriots
NFL insider reveals why Brandon Aiyuk turned down trade to Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots’ failure to land San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk via trade definitely doesn’t appear to be because of a lack of effort. In fact, based on the reports that have surfaced over the last few weeks, it sounds …
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