Daily Archives: August 28, 2024

Mid-South Spotlight: Four prospects on flip watch

Rivals national recruiting analyst Marshall Levenson takes a look at four prospects in the Mid-South Region that could be at risk to flip their commitments before the end of the 2025 recruiting cycle. THIS SERIES: Four Midwest prospects on flip watch | Four Southeast prospects on flip watch ***** CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State …

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Boston Scott to join Steelers practice squad

Running back Boston Scott is headed back to Pennsylvania. Scott was released by the Rams as they slashed their roster to 53 players this week, but he landed a new job pretty quickly. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that Scott has agreed to sign with the Steelers practice squad. The Rams signed Scott in May after he spent six …

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Iowa true frosh WR Reece Vander Zee expected to garner early playing time

It isn’t often that true freshmen grace the two-deep at Iowa. When it happens, it means an individual has been incredibly impressive early on. It can also indicate that the situation presented an opportunity. Both are true in the case of true freshman wide receiver Reece Vander Zee. The 6-foot-4, 207 pound freshman out of Central Lyon High School has …

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Sterling Shepard staying in Tampa Bay on Buccaneers’ practice squad

The Buccaneers cut veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard, but they didn’t get rid of him. Shepard will be staying in Tampa Bay as a member of the Bucs’ practice squad, according to Greg Auman of Fox Sports. Bucs coach Todd Bowles had said that Shepard was off to a good start in training camp before injuries caused him to miss …

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Why is James Bradberry still an Eagle?

Why is James Bradberry still an Eagle? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Not that long ago, it seemed like there was about a 0 percent chance that James Bradberry would be an Eagle in 2024. After the disastrous season he had in 2023? After the Eagles moved him from cornerback to safety in a desperate last-ditch attempt to either …

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How a decade of transition led to college football’s new 12-team playoff format

From the very beginning, the brains behind the development and implementation of the College Football Playoff wanted to hit the sweet spot of “a generic name that was catchy,” said playoff executive director Bill Hancock. One suggestion was “College Bowl,” which was discarded for any possible confusion between the longtime radio and television quiz show of the same name. Another …

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How young Eagle went from afterthought to roster spot in an offseason

How young Eagle went from afterthought to roster spot in an offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV spent all of last year on the Eagles’ practice squad. He was never promoted, never elevated, never even got a real locker. But he kept working. And on Tuesday, as the Eagles’ trimmed their roster from 91 …

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USA TODAY Sports projects Auburn’s bowl destination ahead of week one’s action

Sept 19, 2009; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers receiver Darvin Adams (89) catches a touchdown pass as West Virginia Mountaineers defensive back Robert Sands (2) makes the tackle during the second half at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports College football, in its entirety, gets underway this weekend. To celebrate, USA TODAY Sports’ Erick Smith has …

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Smyth and McAtamney miss out on first-team rosters

Charlie Smyth and Jude McAtamney have suffered setbacks in their quests to play in the NFL after failing to make their respective teams’ 53-man rosters for the upcoming regular season. Smyth has been released by the New Orleans Saints while McAtamney has not secured a first-team spot with the New York Giants. Former Down Gaelic football goalkeeper Smyth came through …

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Darius Robinson placed on IR as Cardinals pare down roster

Cardinals first-round pick Darius Robinson will miss at least four games due to the calf injury he suffered last week. Robinson was placed on injured reserve and designated for return in the regular season as the Cardinals cut their roster down to 53 players on Tuesday. Offensive lineman Christian Jones will also have a chance to return to action after …

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Bills sign Mike White to practice squad

Quarterback Mike White wasn’t out of work long after the Dolphins cut him, and he didn’t have to leave the AFC East. White has agreed to sign to the Bills’ practice squad, according to multiple reports. The 29-year-old White was originally drafted by the Cowboys in 2018, then played four years for the Jets and one for the Dolphins. He …

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Watch Ohio State commit Jake Cook live on NFHS Network: Westerville North vs. Orange

Offensive linemen usually aren’t the high school football players who receive the most attention, but there are times when one sets himself apart. That is the case for Westerville North’s Jake Cook, a senior who has committed to Ohio State. Cook originally committed to Louisville, but Ohio State hosted him for multiple summer recruiting camps. When he announced his commitment …

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