CANTON — Most remember 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinee Patrick Willis as being one of the greatest linebackers in the modern era of the game. The thing most don’t know is that Willis was a standout running back in high school and considered playing that position in college One practice at Ole Miss as a freshman quickly changed …

The Jaguars are dealing with another injury along their offensive line. Via multiple reporters on the scene, left tackle Cam Robinson had to exit Friday’s practice early due to a shoulder injury. The injury’s severity is currently unclear. Robinson, 28, appeared in nine games last season, limited by a suspension and a knee injury. Jacksonville was already dealing with an …

The Hurricanes flipped a player from one of Broward County’s premier football programs on Friday evening. Donta Simpson, a three-star interior defensive lineman from Chaminade-Madonna in Hollywood, flipped from Maryland to Miami, announcing his decision on social media. “Blessed and thankful to ALL through my journey!” Simpson wrote. “God’s timing is everything! I am officially 1000 (percent) committed to the …

The Patriots announced a series of roster moves on Friday. They signed tackle Kellen Diesch and safety A.J. Thomas to their 90-man roster. Tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr. and running back Deshaun Fenwick were released in corresponding moves. Diesch has spent time with the Dolphins, Bears, Steelers, and Browns over the last two years, but has not seen any regular season …

Photo: Isaiah Hole Michigan football is the defending national champion, and despite having made the four-team College Football Playoff each of the past three years, many are questioning the Wolverines’ ability to crack the newly expanded 12-team invitational. ESPN is taking a look at 30 playoff contenders and Michigan came in ranked No. 12 overall. (subscription required) Naturally, with a …

The Vikings have been practicing without T.J. Hockenson at training camp and another tight end is now dealing with an injury as well. Robert Tonyan left Thursday’s practice on a cart and head coach Kevin O’Connell provided an update on his condition on Friday. “I know he was carted off,” O’Connell said. “It was a back spasm-type issue. He’s going …

Matt Fortuna: Cross-country travel won’t be a big deal for Big Ten footballMatt Fortuna joins Football Night in Chicago to talk about the affect of long distance away games, now that west coast teams have joined the Big Ten<p><em><a href=”https://www.nbcsportschicago.com/nfl/chicago-bears/football-night-in-chicago/matt-fortuna-cross-country-travel-wont-be-a-big-deal-for-big-ten-football/579197/?partner=yahoo&cid=yahoo”>Matt Fortuna: Cross-country travel won’t be a big deal for Big Ten football</a> originally appeared on <a href=”https://www.nbcsportschicago.com?cid=yahoo”>NBC Sports Chicago</a></em></p> Source …

49ers right guard Spencer Burford will not require surgery on his broken right hand, coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Friday. The original timeline was three weeks, which would put Burford out of practice two more weeks. Burford, who is entering his third season, was taking a majority of the first-team snaps at right guard before his injury. Rookie Dominick Puni …

© Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on Rivals.com, the leader in college football and basketball recruiting coverage. Be the first to know and follow your teams by signing up here. The 2024 transfer portal cycle closed on Aug. 1 and now it’s time to name some award winners. Colorado finished No. 1 in the …

Brock Purdy’s interceptions at 49ers training camp have been a talking point around the team this week. Purdy said that concerns about protecting the ball are a big part of regular season action, but “right now is the time for us to go out” and experiment with throws that you might not make with negative consequences on the line. On …

SOUTH BEND — Advanced technology is coming to college football sidelines this fall, both in the form of headset communications to designated players on the field as well as iPads that will allow instant video review of just-concluded action. For Notre Dame football defensive coordinator Al Golden, who spent six seasons (2016-21) as an NFL assistant coach on both sides …

The Chargers’ Cameron Dicker will need to work on different styles of kickoffs because of the new NFL rule. (John McCoy / Associated Press) The Chargers will get their first chance to test their kickoff and kickoff return approach to the NFL’s dynamic rule change in live action Sunday against the Rams during their joint practice. “We’re going to get …

Every running back who becomes a Texas Longhorn shares some similarities befitting a blue-blood football program that’s full of blue-chip recruits. All have an extra gear in the open field, all have enough power to break through a flailing attempt at an arm tackle, and all have decent enough hands to haul in a swing pass out in the flat. …

Titans offensive lineman Nicholas Petit-Frere passed his physical Friday, allowing the team to remove him from the active/physically unable to perform list. Petit-Frere can return to practice. He went on PUP before the start of training camp, missing the first five practices of camp while rehabbing a knee injury that required a medical procedure. Petit-Frere, a third-round pick in 2022, …

The Ohio high school football season is less than three weeks away. The Miami Valley Conference saw success in 2023, with five of its 12 teams making the postseason. Cincinnati Country Day and Purcell Marian were the best teams in the conference last season, but both teams lost top contributors and will need breakout performances to reach the same success …