The New England Patriots are releasing wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, NFL Network reported on Friday. Smith-Schuster, 27, was entering the second season of a three-year, $25.5 million deal with the Patriots. He didn’t appear in New England’s Thursday night preseason win against the Carolina Panthers. Last season, Smith-Schuster totaled just 29 receptions for 260 yards and one touchdown. He was …

The Oregon Ducks have lost one of the members of their 2025 recruiting class. On Friday afternoon, 4-star wide receiver Isaiah Mozee announced that he would be flipping his commitment from the Ducks to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. This had been rumored to be a possibility over the last couple of weeks, so it doesn’t come as a major surprise. Mozee …

Connor Galvin’s bid to earn a role as a backup tackle with the Lions this season has reportedly come to an end. Galvin left Thursday night’s game with a knee injury and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that he has been diagnosed with a torn MCL. Galvin will miss the 2024 season as a result of the injury. Galvin signed …

Nov 19, 2022; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Oregon State Beavers offensive lineman Tanner Miller (61) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The disrespect continues. A day after Michigan State football quarterback Aidan Chiles was left off the Davey O’Brien Trophy watchlist, their star center, Tanner Miller, was also left off …

Get ready to see Anthony Richardson in action once again. Colts head coach Shane Steichen told reporters after Friday’s practice that Indianapolis’ starters will play a series or two in Sunday’s preseason opener against Denver. That means Richardson will get some game action for the first time since suffering a season-ending shoulder injury last October. “He’s really excited,” Steichen said, …

Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports Clemson tight end Jake Briningstool was named to the 2024 John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List Friday. The annual award recognizes the most outstanding tight end in college football. Briningstool had 50 catches for 498 yards and five touchdowns while starting all 13 games for the Tigers a season ago. The senior from Brentwood, Tenn., had …

Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice and NFL writer Charles McDonald discuss whether the Commanders have made enough changes to avoid a disastrous season in 2024. Hear the full conversation on “Football 301” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Washington Commanders Charles, where are you at with them? Why, why are …

. Spanish Fork (Utah) offensive tackle Aaron Dunn took to the 247Sports YouTube channel to announce his commitment on Thursday. He selected the Utah Utes over USC, BYU, and the Oregon Ducks. The 6’7, 285-pound offensive tackle is a four-star recruit. Dunn is 247Sports’ No. 157 overall prospect, the No. 16 offensive tackle, and the No. 2 player in Utah …

NFL insider reveals why Brandon Aiyuk turned down trade to Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots’ failure to land San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk via trade definitely doesn’t appear to be because of a lack of effort. In fact, based on the reports that have surfaced over the last few weeks, it sounds …

Houston Texans QBs Davis Mills (No. 10), C.J. Stroud (No. 7), and QB coach Jerrod Johnson (right) at mandatory minicamp at Houston Methodist Training Center. (Photo by Brian Barefield/Texans Wire) Jerrod Johnson’s playing career was ending, and the son of a former high school football coach was transitioning into the family business. He was helping at the Elite 11 – …

We’re meandering our way through the 2024 fantasy football draft season, and I understand why managers are chasing for upside. I understand why buzzy players climb the ADP boards regularly. I know we want needle-movers and the rarest of unicorns, the league-winning pick. I want those guys, too. But there’s something to be said for a few steady, floor-driven, value-fetching …

Oct 7, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Trenton Bourguet (16) is sacked by Colorado Buffaloes defensive end Arden Walker (53) in the second half at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports If you thought we were out of the woods with questionable Colorado football takes, you haven’t been paying attention to the …

Wide receiver Mike Williams practiced with the Jets for the first time on Thursday and head coach Robert Saleh liked what he saw from the veteran. Williams tore his ACL while playing for the Chargers in Week Three last season and signed with the Jets as a free agent this offseason. His work since joining the team has focused on …

Joshua Burnham DL of the Fighting Irish at Notre Dame football practice at the Irish Athletic Center on August 7, 2023. After looking at some potential Notre Dame football offensive breakout candidates, it’s time to move over to the other side of the ball. The Irish defense won’t look quite the same as last year, with many new starters across …

Former Stanford and NFL quarterback Andrew Luck helped connect The Tree with a number of Stanford athletes competing in Paris. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Medal table | Olympic schedule | How to watch | Olympic news Stanford University can boast that it has sent 59 current, former and future athletes to the 2024 Olympics in Paris …