Eagles adding a veteran LB to bolster depth at the position originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles are signing veteran linebacker Shaquille Quarterman, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Monday morning. Quarterman, 26, played his first four years in the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars, mostly on special teams. In total, Quarterman has played in 63 games without a …

With fall camp underway, the Oregon State Beavers are less than a month away from kicking off the 2024 college football season under first-year head coach Trent Bray. The Beavers are coming off an 8-5 finish in 2023 that culminated with the departure of longtime head coach Jonathan Smith, who left Corvallis to become the head coach at Michigan State. …

Why A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith could become one of greatest WR duos ever originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia After just two years, they’re already one of the most accomplished wide receiver duos in NFL history. A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith have something pretty special going. And to hear them talk, they’re just getting started. In both 2022 and 2023, Brown …

. One of the top players in the 2026 recruiting class has narrowed his list of finalists down to five. LSU has made the list along with four other strong schools. LSU joins Alabama, Ohio State, Oregon and Notre Dame in the final five. [autotag]Blaine Bradford[/autotag] is a 6-foot-1, 200-pound, four-star safety from Baton Rouge where he plays for Catholic High …

A fascinating glimpse into the mind of Eagles’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Whether he’s jawing at a teammate, dancing during practice or fielding questions in his first can’t-miss press conference of the summer, C.J. Gardner-Johnson is one of a kind. One of one. And he’s always himself. What about the Eagles organization allows him to be …

Nov 4, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs as Campbell Fighting Camels linebacker Monchovia Gaffney (4) and linebacker Taylor Behl (17) defend in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports We’ve officially made it to August – and if you’re a college sports fanatic …

In the afterglow of his greatest coaching achievement, when Michigan football celebrated its first outright national title since 1948 on a glorious January night in Houston, Jim Harbaugh wanted to get something off his chest at a postgame news conference. “We’re innocent,” he blurted. “And we stood strong and tall because we knew we were innocent.” It was a defiant …

September 1, 2008; Pasadena, CA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers kicker Daniel Lincoln (26) after kicking a field goal against the UCLA Bruins in the second half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Tennessee will kick off its 2024 football season in 26 days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff …

BATON ROUGE — Thanks to the mass exodus following the end of the 2023 season, the microscope has been squarely placed on the defensive line for LSU football since spring practice. That magnifying glass remains fixed on the unit as it was a rough offseason for the coaching staff in its attempt to bolster the defensive line back up through …

Several new high school football coaches will command the sidelines for the first time this fall in the Springfield area. That includes Lanphier’s Ademola Adeniji, Southeast’s Nate Borders, Litchfield’s Colton Faure, Pawnee’s Josh Talley and Gillespie’s Cory Bonstead. Here’s what to know about each new football coach in The State Journal-Register coverage area: Lanphier Head Coach Ademola Adeniji uses a …

Saints tight end Dallin Holker is in an unusual position for an undrafted rookie in training camp: Working with the starters. Holker, who wasn’t drafted despite a strong season at Colorado State last year, is getting time with the first-string offense while tight end Juwan Johnson recovers from offseason foot surgery, and Holker has looked good on the practice field, …

WALKERTON — Ron Brown didn’t plan on coming out of his high school football coaching retirement. That was, until several John Glenn players came asking him to take over the program. The assistant principal for the high school the last four years can now add head football coach to his title after being hired for the job March 19. Brown …

Alabama State football wrapped up its opening weekend of fall camp and the Montgomery Advertiser got an exclusive with head coach Eddie Robinson Jr. during practice. As the Hornets enter the season as favorites to win SWAC East Division, Robinson says it’s exciting to get back on the field for his third season. “I think everyone around the country is …

Savannah Christian coach Baker Woodward has been blessed with one of the best defensive lines in high school football with a group featuring 5-star senior Elijah Griffin, sophomore sensation Damion Guyton, who has 19 Power 4 offers, Logan Brooking (committed to Clemson as a tight end) and Isaiah Redmond, who has an offer from Savannah State. The unit played a …

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Scottie Montgomery leaned back and replayed the October 2023 play in his head. The Detroit Lions running backs coach didn’t know it then. But three hours earlier, Montgomery’s pupil, Jahmyr Gibbs, had conjured the same play when considering which of his 234 rookie touches most reflected his NFL potential. The Lions were up just 2 points …