Report: Steelers have Aiyuk trade in place while 49ers’ offer on table originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There appears to be some movement in the ongoing Brandon Aiyuk saga. The 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to a trade that would send Aiyuk to the Steel City should the star wide receiver choose to play there and sign …
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Who is in the Big Ten? Conference welcomes four teams and 2024 season Week 1 schedule
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – OCTOBER 14: Head coach Lincoln Riley of the USC Trojans looks on prior to the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium on October 14, 2023 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) The Big Ten, the oldest Division I Conference in America, has expanded for the first time since …
Read More »Cowboys are first NFL franchise to top $10B valuation, Rams leapfrog Giants into No. 2 spot
The Dallas Cowboys are the first NFL team to surpass a $10 billion valuation. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) The Dallas Cowboys haven’t had a lot of playoff success over the past few (or 28) seasons, but the world still loves them. Need proof? Sportico released their valuations of every NFL team on Tuesday, and not only are the Cowboys …
Read More »Steelers, 49ers reportedly have Brandon Aiyuk trade in place but deal not done
The Brandon Aiyuk saga might be finally nearing the finish line. The Pittsburgh Steelers and San Francisco 49ers have a trade in place involving the star wide receiver, NFL Media reported Tuesday. Additionally, Pittsburgh feels it is in a good place to get an extension done with Aiyuk as it awaits San Francisco to give a final sign-off on the …
Read More »Oregon LB Jeffrey Bassa makes Butkus Award Watchlist
Looking ahead at the 2024 Oregon Ducks and the fall college football season — which isn’t too far off — the Ducks’ defense is looking far better than any Oregon defense in recent memory. The front seven is solid and hungry, and the secondary is full of ball hawks and hard hitters. Leading the Oregon defense is inside linebacker Jeffrey …
Read More »Jerod Mayo responds to latest Matthew Judon trade rumor
Jerod Mayo responds to latest Matthew Judon trade rumor originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston New England Patriots pass rusher Matthew Judon still doesn’t have a new contract and we’re a few weeks into training camp. Therefore, it’s fair to wonder if a trade could potentially happen at some point. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Monday that multiple teams have inquired …
Read More »USC wants 10-2, but Trojans have College Football Playoff path at 9-3
Aug 26, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches game action against the San Jose State Spartans during the first half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports The USC Trojans would immediately sign a contract if that contract said USC would finish 10-2 this college football season. A …
Read More »Patriots coach Jerod Mayo issues stern warning to his players about fighting
Tensions have been flaring across the NFL during the ramp up to the regular season. The innate physicality of the sport has the ability to boil over after the play is whistled dead. Just ask the New York Giants and Detroit Lions who got into numerous scuffles during their joint practices last week. The New England Patriots are next in …
Read More »Who were 15 recruits that never panned out at Alabama under head coach Nick Saban?
Jan 10, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Agiye Hall (84) reacts during the second half after the game in the 2022 CFP college football national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Over the years, the Alabama Crimson Tide have had some of the more talented rosters in college football. …
Read More »Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy out indefinitely after meniscus tear
J.J. McCarthy’s status for the start of his rookie season is in flux. The Minnesota Vikings quarterback is set undergo knee surgery after tearing his meniscus, coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed to reporters on Tuesday. It’s unclear if McCarthy will undergo a meniscus trim or a complete repair of the meniscus as that will be determined when he undergoes surgery, ESPN …
Read More »Kittle reacts to 49ers’ Aiyuk saga, offers silver lining to absence
Kittle reacts to 49ers’ Aiyuk saga, offers silver lining to absence originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ 2024 NFL season opener is less than a month away, and the team has yet to come to terms on a new contract extension with star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. After months of intensified reports, negotiations and cryptic social media …
Read More »Commanders sign WR Martavis Bryant, giving him NFL chance for first time since 2018
The Washington Commanders have signed receiver Martavis Bryant, who hasn’t played in the NFL since 2018, when he had his third substance-abuse violation. Washington cut kicker Ramiz Ahmed on Tuesday to clear a roster spot and give Bryant another comeback chance. The Dallas Cowboys released Bryant in May after he was on their practice squad last season. Commanders head coach …
Read More »Oklahoma’s defense one of the best in the SEC heading into 2024
Oct 7, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Ethan Downs (40) rushes on Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) during the game at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports The Oklahoma Sooners are just over two weeks away from beginning the 2024 college football season. The US LBM Coaches Poll is out and the AP …
Read More »Fantasy Football: RB preview for 2024 drafts
Let’s be frank about it — running back is still the most important position in fantasy football. It offers tons of volatility, sure; tons of injury risk. But if you find the right answers at running back — from the draft, the wire, or the trade market — you probably rule the kingdom. This does not mean our drafts have …
Read More »FOX Sports ranks all 134 FBS teams from worst to first heading into 2024
Nov 11, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) hands the ball off to running back Jase McClellan (2) against the Kentucky Wildcats during the third quarter at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports Going into a college football season, I can’t think of a year where the race for the national title has …
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