Minnesota Vikings fans will have to wait a while to see J.J. McCarthy on the field again. The 2024 first-round pick underwent a full meniscus repair on Wednesday. Head coach Kevin O’Connell announced that he will be out for the 2024 season. Head Coach Kevin O’Connell announces that J.J. McCarthy underwent successful surgery this morning that required a full repair …

CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP — As the sun began to set Thursday night at Blackhawk High School, there was a different feeling around this Cougars program under first-year head coach Jake Wickline who takes over after a year filled with uncertainty. Throughout Thursday’s practice, Wickline sprinted up and down the field encouraging and coaching his players after each rep as a big …

Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez got off to a promising start in 2023, but his rookie season went south when he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in the fourth week of the regular season. One of the four games that Gonzalez did play was the season opener against the Eagles and he got a chance to check back in with the …

Nov 2, 2019; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive coordinator Blake Baker talks to his players during the second quarter against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Beil-USA TODAY Sports There was a theme to Brian Kelly’s hires this offseason. Several coaches brought on were returning to LSU for their second or third stint in …

Colin Kaepernick and Jim Harbaugh have worked together in the past, and if it were up to the Los Angeles Chargers head coach the former NFL quarterback would be back in the league as part of his coaching staff. Speaking to USA Today’s Jarrett Bell, Harbaugh said that after he was hired by the Chargers in January he spoke to …

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – AUGUST 31: Taylor Spierto #30 of the Florida Gators carries the American Flag as they run onto the field before the start of their game against the Utah Utes at Rice Eccles Stadium August 31, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images) The past several years have seen an unprecedented number …

This part of Ja’Lynn Polk’s skill set has impressed Jerod Mayo originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots haven’t drafted a wide receiver who tallied 1,000-plus yards in a single season for the team since Julian Edelman, who was a seventh-round pick in 2009 after playing quarterback at Kent State. The Patriots have been trying for more …

Tim Prangley, Trojans Wire Lincoln Riley added Doug Belk to the USC football staff during his 2023 defensive coaching staff purge. Belk was asked to improve and transform a USC secondary which did not evolve or get the level of player development it needed from Alex Grinch and Donte Williams. It shouldn’t be ignored that Taylor Mays got a lot …

Whether you’re going Zero RB in your fantasy football drafts or looking for some late-round fliers, analyst Dalton Del Don has you covered with six running backs with league-winning upside who are going undrafted in most Yahoo leagues. Herbert has averaged 95.5 rushing yards (5.1 YPC) and 0.6 rushing touchdowns during 11 career games with more than 12 carries. He …

Jan 1, 2024; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Justice Haynes (22) runs the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half in the 2024 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Such is the case every year, but especially in 2024, all eyes will be on the …

Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter It’s been a minute since we’ve heard much about Travis Kelce. He’s an international icon now. It’s been that way since he started dating Taylor Swift. But the Kansas City Chiefs tight end has been pretty quiet during the team’s training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri. He seems like a guy who doesn’t want to …

The Drake Maye Report: Protection issues derail QB’s hot start vs. Eagles originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — Drake Maye had just finished up his first joint practice as a professional. His final full-team period featured three of four plays ending in “sacks” with Eagles defenders arriving quickly in the Patriots backfield. He’d been sacked eight times total …

Aug 14, 2024, 11:55 AM ET The Toronto Maple Leafs named center Auston Matthews the 26th captain in franchise history Wednesday. The three-time NHL goals leader succeeds John Tavares, who has worn the “C” on his sweater since October 2019. “I’m incredibly humbled to be named captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs,” said Matthews, 26. “I’m honored to follow in …

Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK ESPN unveiled its 2024 preseason college football All-America teams Wednesday. Two Clemson defensive standouts made the list. Senior Barrett Carter was named a First Team selection while sophomore defensive tackle Peter Woods earned Second Team honors. ESPN’s Chris Low said of Carter: “Clemson’s defense received great news when Carter announced last December …

This embedded content is not available in your region. Charles Robinson joins Frank Schwab direct from his training camp tour to go behind the scenes on the latest news around the NFL. The duo start with the Haason Reddick drama in New York, as Charles thinks Reddick will eventually run out of leverage as the situation progresses. JJ McCarthy will …