The Giants are trading DT Jordan Phillips to the Dallas Cowboys, per multiple reports. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rappaport, the deal includes a pick swap. The Giants will receive a sixth-round pick for a seventh-round pick in 2026. The Giants signed Phillips in the offseason and are now dealing him before he takes a snap with his new team. …

Jafar Williams, who was most recently the passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach at Temple, is joining Vanderbilt football’s staff, according to a report from Matt Zenitz of 247Sports. Williams changed his profile photo on X, formerly Twitter, to a photo of the Vanderbilt logo. Williams also worked as the wide receivers coach at Virginia Tech (2019-21), Rutgers (2016-17), …

Ward hilariously responds to veteran status in 49ers’ secondary originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Chavarius Ward might be the veteran in the 49ers’ young cornerback room, but by no means does he feel old. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday following San Francisco’s 15th practice of training camp, the 28-year-old cornerback reflected on his veteran leadership role among a …

Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik was one of 63 players named to the preseason Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list Thursday. A press release announcing the watch list states: “The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation, Inc., along with presenting sponsor A. O. Smith Corporation are honored to announce the 2024 Golden …

Ward has comically blunt response to 49ers’ cancelled joint practices originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It’s safe to say Charvarius Ward isn’t crestfallen about the 49ers’ cancelled joint practices with the New Orleans Saints in Irvine this week. San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan made the decision earlier in the week after seeing injuries mount within his squad during …

OXFORD — He might have been listed as a defensive end on Ole Miss’ official roster for a period of time this summer. But don’t expect sophomore defender Suntarine Perkins to stay put in one spot on the field in 2024. Perkins figures to be defensive coordinator Pete Golding’s newest Swiss Army Knife. Perkins was a five-star recruit and a …

The Broncos still haven’t named a starter for the season opener. Although it’s going to be a surprise if first-round pick Bo Nix isn’t the opening day starter, Zach Wilson and Jarrett Stidham have made it a true competition. The three quarterbacks were a combined 29 of 41 for 279 yards with one touchdown, no sacks and an interception in …

Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel shares his biggest storyline entering the college football season – and whether teams who stuck with their homegrown quarterbacks will be more successful versus schools who picked up new talent via the transfer portal. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you …

Report: Patriots trading Matthew Judon to Falcons originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Matthew Judon’s time in New England has reportedly come to an end after a tumultuous offseason. The Patriots have traded the star outside linebacker to the Atlanta Falcons for a third-round draft pick, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. 🚨 🚨 🚨 Sources: The #Patriots are trading …

The New England Patriots have traded four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons for a third-round draft pick, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the teams haven’t announced the trade. Judon had 28 sacks in his first two seasons with the Patriots …

Oregon State running back Anthony Hankerson (0) catches a pass during a practice on July 31 in Corvallis. You could be forgiven for wondering how, exactly, Oregon State will go about rebuilding its rushing attack after an offseason that saw its three most productive running backs exit the program. All-conference workhorse Damien Martinez racked up 1,185 yards and nine touchdowns …

Bears were finalists in Matthew Judon sweepstakes before trade to Falcons: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Multiple reports confirmed Wednesday evening the Falcons traded a 2025 third-round pick to the Patriots in exchange for edge rusher Matthew Judon, who was undergoing contract disputes in New England. According to one Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz report, the Bears were also …

TUCSON, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 01: Safety DJ Warnell Jr. #14 of the Arizona Wildcats and safety Ben Finneseth #28 of the Colorado Buffaloes scramble for a loose ball during the first half of the NCAA football game at Arizona Stadium on October 01, 2022 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Rebecca Noble/Getty Images) Everybody loves a great college football walk-on story, …

The New England Patriots are trading four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons, per multiple reports. The Falcons are reportedly sending a third-round draft pick back to New England. Judon, who had been one of the Patriots’ best players during New England’s post-Tom Brady rut over the past several years, skipped multiple training camp practices amid …