After Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. signed his rookie contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reported that the deal gave the NFL Players Association the ability to sell his jerseys, despite a lingering dispute with apparel provider Fanatics. Now, Rapoport reports that the NFLPA has told the NFL, the Cardinals, and Fanatics that they are not permitted to sell Harrison’s …
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Auburn lands commitment from 4-star EDGE Jared Smith
. Auburn football is making a name for itself in the recruiting game, racking up some of the most sought out high school prospects in the nation. Big Cat Weekend has been a large reason for that success, and the Tigers pulled in another big commit on Saturday. Four-star EDGE [autotag]Jared Smith[/autotag] pledged his commitment to the Plains and head …
Read More »49ers camp takeaways: Brown continues to be nuisance on defense
49ers camp takeaways: Brown continues to be nuisance on defense originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers held their longest practice of training camp Saturday before a packed house of fans. The nearly two-hour session included 1-on-1s between the offensive and defensive lines, as well as wide receivers and defensive backs. The longest segment of …
Read More »Where CBS Sports ranks Michigan football in 2024 strength of schedule
Photo: Isaiah Hole Michigan football has always had a tough schedule by virtue of having to play rival Ohio State at year’s end. In recent years, the Wolverines also have had to play Penn State, which has perennially been one of the toughest teams in college football. Though the Nittany Lions aren’t on the schedule this year, the schedule certainly …
Read More »How Justin Jefferson, ‘scared’ of another costly injury, is working with Vikings to prevent one
EAGAN, Minn. — A $140 million contract extension can buy you a lot of things as an NFL player. But it can’t pay your way out of a costly injury. If there’s anything the Minnesota Vikings and wide receiver Justin Jefferson know as they approach the 2024 season, it’s that. This is why Minnesota’s $35 million-per-season receiver was on a …
Read More »Tennessee Vols’ QB room is stacked for the future
Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) during Tennessee’s Orange & White spring football game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel is becoming the “QB Recruit” whisper of sorts, having locked down an impressive roster of highly rated arm talent that should—if you’re able to look beyond the NIL-fueled flips of the modern era—create a …
Read More »Rams will return to Cal Lutheran after new Woodland Hills training facility is delayed
Rams coach Sean McVay talks with players during a workout at Cal Lutheran. The team will be returning to its Cal Lutheran temporary fields until their Woodland Hills practice facility is available. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) The Rams were supposed to break training camp and head to their new facility in Woodland Hills. Not so fast. The Rams …
Read More »Durant’s Colton Yarbrough, top 2026 recruit in Oklahoma, commits to Arkansas football
The top recruit in the 2026 class in Oklahoma high school football has made his college decision. Durant edge rusher Colton Yarbrough announced his commitment to Arkansas on Saturday. Listed at 6-foot-5, 242 pounds, Yarbrough is a four-star prospect and listed at No. 1 in Oklahoma in his class, according to 247Sports. He announced his top five on Wednesday, a …
Read More »Texans sign veteran OL Cameron Erving
The Texans signed free agent offensive lineman Cameron Erving on Saturday, the team announced. Erving, 31, had worked out for the Texans on July 17. He played three games with two starts with the Saints in 2023 after signing with the team’s practice squad Oct. 3. The Browns made him a first-round pick out of Florida State in 2015. Cleveland …
Read More »2026 LSU quarterback target Faizon Brandon commits to Tennessee
. LSU was hoping to land the top signal-caller in the nation in back-to-back cycles, but those hopes were dashed on Saturday as five-star Greensboro, North Carolina, quarterback [autotag]Faizon Brandon[/autotag] committed to Tennessee. In addition to the Tigers and Volunteers, NC State and Alabama were also finalists. LSU hosted Brandon — the No. 10 player in the nation per On3 …
Read More »Marvin Harrison Jr.’s jersey reportedly still not allowed to be sold by Fanatics
The jersey of Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) still is not available at the team store. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals fans haven’t had an exciting new rookie star like Marvin Harrison Jr. in a while. And you still might not see any Harrison jerseys at the team’s home opener. There has been a dispute between …
Read More »Four-star 2026 edge Colton Yarbrough commits to Arkansas football over Georgia, LSU
For the second time in three days, Arkansas football has added an important piece to its 2026 recruiting class. Four-star edge rusher Colton Yarbrough committed to the Razorbacks Saturday, announcing his decision at the C4 Sports Performance & Fitness facility in his hometown of Durant, Okla. Yarbrough chose the Hogs over Colorado, Georgia, LSU and Oklahoma State. More: Quarterbacks on …
Read More »Mason’s dedication, maturity key in continued 49ers development
Mason’s dedication, maturity key in continued 49ers development originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Success isn’t always linear, which 49ers third-year running back Jordan Mason certainly can attest to. The 25-year-old has skyrocketed up San Francisco’s depth chart after he was signed as an undrafted free agent shortly after the 2022 NFL Draft and if the …
Read More »UCF’s Gus Malzahn expresses mutual respect toward Coach Prime, Shedeur Sanders
Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; UCF Knights head coach Gus Malzahn speaks to the media during the Big 12 Media Days at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports Ahead of Colorado and UCF’s first season together in the Big 12 Conference, which will include a Sept. 28 matchup in Orlando, head coaches Deion Sanders and Gus …
Read More »Harbaugh soaks in Hall of Fame enshrinement of ‘infectious’ Willis
Harbaugh soaks in Hall of Fame enshrinement of ‘infectious’ Willis originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area CANTON, Ohio — It was not easy for coach Jim Harbaugh and a number of his Los Angeles Chargers assistant coaches to get to the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement. But there was nothing that could keep him away from being there …
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