When 49ers legend Willis will receive Hall of Fame ring originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Patrick Willis picked up his Pro Football Hall of Fame gold jacket in mid-July, and on Oct. 6, the legendary 49ers linebacker will receive his Ring of Excellence. Willis will be honored during the 49ers’ Week 5 game against the Arizona Cardinals at …

As the NFL season approaches with training camp in full swing for every team, Madden 25 will be released on Friday, August 16th. There’s always a ton of debate from both the players and fans on how accurate the ratings are, or in regards to who got the short end of the stick on certain attributes like speed and acceleration.  …

In his four years at the helm, Norfolk State football coach Dawson Odums has had four different offensive coordinators. In his first season in 2021, B.T. Sherman ran the offense. In 2022, it was Ryan Meyers. Last season, it was Ray Pickering. After Pickering left for a job with Buffalo in January, Odums found himself looking for yet another offensive …

Lamar Jackson hasn’t played a preseason game since 2021. He didn’t play last week. He won’t play this week either. The Ravens quarterback will sit and watch again when Baltimore hosts the Falcons on Saturday, coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday. “No, Lamar’s not going to play,” Harbaugh said, via video from Jamison Hensley of ESPN. The Ravens sat 17 starters, …

Alabama football’s quarterback battle was one of the most discussed storylines heading into last season, with it not being revealed who would be the starter in Crimson Tide’s season-opening game until the depth chart was released three hours beforehand. Jalen Milroe emerged as the starter for the Crimson Tide, starting in every game with the exception of South Florida. He …

Ex-49ers star Buckner sees shades of Bosa in Colts rookie Latu originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It has been over four years since DeForest Buckner last suited up for the 49ers, but the All-Pro defensive tackle remembers playing alongside then-rookie Nick Bosa like it was yesterday. And now, with the Indianapolis Colts, Buckner is experiencing some déjà vu …

CLEMSON — Former Clemson football cornerback A.J. Terrell will serve as an honorary captain for the No. 14 Tigers when they face No. 1 Georgia on Aug. 31 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Terrell and Georgia’s honorary captain, Kevin Butler, will join their respective team captains at midfield to participate in the pregame coin toss. Terrell’s younger brother, current Tigers cornerback Avieon Terrell, shared …

Report: No ‘significant movement’ between Williams, 49ers on new deal originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Over the last few months, Brandon Aiyuk’s contract dispute, understandably, has dominated NFL headlines. But that’s not the only economic strife the 49ers currently are dealing with. Trent Williams — arguably a more important asset to San Francisco’s offense — is holding out …

Yahoo Sports college football reporter Ross Dellenger details why the shift in landscape across college football means every single week will provide intriguing matchups on the schedule. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript It feels like the most anticipated college football …

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford signs autographs after observing a joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys Wednesday in Oxnard. Stafford was pulled from the workout after reporting he had a tight hamstring. (Ryan Sun / Associated Press) Aaron Donald stood on the sideline Wednesday looking fit enough to immediately come out of retirement and play for the Rams. A few yards …

Aug. 14—The preseason officially starts Friday for the Palestine Wildcats. Palestine High School’s new Athletic Director and Head Football Coach James Reyes officially steps onto Wildcat Stadium field for the first time in a 4:30 p.m. scrimmage against the Jacksonville Indians. The freshman and junior varsity will start the scrimmage, followed by the varsity around 6:30 p.m. “Scrimmages are bonafide …

We finally are getting the drip of football games to watch and respond to (and re-respond to, and re-re-respond to, and …). Wasn’t it great? Now that the dust has settled on our first preseason games, I took a gander around the NFL and what stood out and what has me reevaluating and confirming prior takes. Those first games were …

Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated explains how the first year of the 12-team College Football playoff will create intrigue through the regular season that may be unparalleled in the sport. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript We’re gonna have the, the …

The New England Patriots are trading four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports. Per the report, the Falcons are sending a third-round draft pick to New England in return. Judon has been on the trade block amid a contract stalemate. He drew interest from multiple teams, according to media reports. Wednesday’s …

Florida A&M football is inching closer and closer to gameday. The Rattlers had their 17th training camp practice on Wednesday, 10 days before they kick off the 2024 season in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge against Norfolk State in Atlanta. Here’s what you need to know about the Rattlers’ practice. FAMU football slowly preparing for first game of 2024 season Florida A&M …