Monthly Archives: August 2024

Out of the darkness? Aaron Rodgers’ biographer on a tarnished star

Aaron Rodgers “could roll out of bed and create a news cycle. He’s unbelievable. He’s a content machine”. It’s true and it’s why the bestselling sportswriter Ian O’Connor is talking to the Guardian from his home in the New York area, where Rodgers, a Green Bay Packers great, now plays quarterback for the Jets. O’Connor’s new book, Out of the …

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Curt Cignetti has settled on a QB. But that’s not most important news of IU football camp.

BLOOMINGTON – Indiana apparently emerged from its first preseason scrimmage with greater clarity at quarterback. Whether it was needed is debatable, but Curt Cignetti’s pronouncement that Ohio transfer Kurtis Rourke “separated himself pretty significantly” over the weekend provided on Monday the kind of water-cooler fodder that trades as good as gold this time of year. It was not the most …

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Steelers waive DB Kalon Barnes

The Steelers trimmed their defensive back group on Monday. The team announced that they have waived defensive back Kalon Barnes. The move came with an injury designation as he hurt his quad in last Friday’s game, so Barnes will revert to injured reserve if he goes unclaimed. Barnes signed a future contract with the Steelers in January after ending the …

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24 defensive high school football players to watch from the Topeka area in 2024

TOPEKA — Football returns in the coming weeks with hard hits and important interceptions, and players across the capital city are ready to leave their mark in the trenches, backfield and secondary. There are first-year players to perennial starters that have caught the eyes of their coaching staff this offseason. Expect big plays from this group of players all season …

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Falcons sign CB William Hooper, waive WR Austin Mack and RB Robert Burns

The Falcons doubled down on defensive back additions on Monday. In addition to the previously reported signing of Josh Thompson, the team announced the signing of cornerback William Hooper. They waived wide receiver Austin Mack and running back Robert Burns in corresponding moves. The moves come after the Falcons saw safety DeMarcco Hellams and cornerback Harrison Hand get injured in …

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Boise State bests Oklahoma State for 2026 QB Jackson Presley

Double-digit offers and a swell of 2026 quarterback recruits led to a preseason decision for Jackson Presley. The Kalispell (Mont.) Glacier standout, who threw for more than 3,000 yards and totaled 32 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2023, went public with a pledge to the Boise State Broncos on Monday afternoon. “I took the trip down to Boise and really …

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Colts claim RB Demetric Felton off waivers

The Colts claimed running back Demetric Felton off waivers, the team announced Monday. The Bears waived Felton on Sunday. Indianapolis waived running back Trent Pennix with an injury designation in a corresponding move. Felton lost 1 yard on his only carry in Saturday’s preseason game against the Bills, seeing action on five snaps. He signed with the Bears on July …

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Here are 3 of Mike Norvell’s thoughts from Monday’s practice

Florida State football returned for its 12th practice on Monday. After completing their two-day road trip to Jacksonville and their second scrimmage, the Seminoles will hold several practices as they prepare for their season opener against Georgia Tech in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic Saturday. Aug, 24, at noon on ESPN. Norvell opened his statement by looking back at …

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Broncos claim DB Kaleb Hayes off waivers

The Broncos have added depth to their secondary. Denver claimed defensive back Kaleb Hayes off waivers from the Giants, the team announced Monday. Hayes entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2023, signing with the Jaguars. He then spent the 2023 season on the Giants’ practice squad. Hayes finished his collegiate career at BYU, where he started 20 …

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Where Billy Napier sits in USA TODAY’s rankings of SEC coaches

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier looks on during the first half during the Florida Gators Orange and Blue Spring Game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 13, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun] Ncaa Football Florida Gators Orange Blue Spring Game Billy Napier is entering his third season with the Florida football …

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Steelers claim OL TyKeem Doss off waivers

The Steelers were awarded offensive lineman TyKeem Doss off waivers from the Ravens, the team announced Monday. Doss, 24, signed with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2023. Baltimore waived him out of the 2023 preseason but signed him to the practice squad the next day. He did not play a regular-season game as a rookie. Doss signed …

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