The Falcons are sending third quarterback Taylor Heinicke to the Chargers for a conditional sixth-round pick, Dianna Russini of TheAthletic.com reports. The Chargers needed a No. 2 quarterback behind Justin Herbert, who missed time in training camp with a plantar fascia injury in his right foot. The Chargers kept Easton Stick, who went 25-of-55 for 303 yards with one touchdown …

Aug. 28—MORGANTOWN — Manny Diaz’s stint as Penn State’s defensive coordinator wasn’t very long, but it certainly was impactful. Last season, the Nittany Lions’ defense ranked second in the country in points per game (14), yards per game (256.6) and yards per play (4.0). PSU’s defense led the nation in rushing yards per game (75) and yards per rush (2.2). …

The 49ers have been patient with Brandon Aiyuk as they continue to work on a long-term contract for the receiver, but their patience may be wearing thin. Aiyuk has not practiced since training camp started, holding in while seeking either a trade or a contract extension. But because he reported to camp with back and neck soreness, according to coach …

Aug. 28—SOUTH BEND — Under the looming warnings of excessive heat, Notre Dame’s third year head coach Marcus Freeman refused to dread the incoming heat wave, instead, singing a different tune. “[I] appreciate the good Lord almighty bringing the heat here,” Freeman said Monday. “What else would you want being here at Notre Dame? Our Mother on top of the …

The addition of quarterback Taylor Heinicke adds starting experience to the Chargers’ quarterback room. (Danny Karnik / Associated Press) The mystery behind the Chargers keeping just two quarterbacks on their roster has been solved. A day after reducing the roster to 53 players and retaining just two quarterbacks, Justin Herbert and Easton Stick, the Chargers sent a conditional sixth-round draft …

Sep 9, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) throws the ball against the Stanford Cardinal in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The battle between Miller Moss and Garrett Nussmeier will go a long way toward deciding the outcome of the showdown …

The 49ers still haven’t decided who will be the primary backup to Brock Purdy in Week 1. Coach Kyle Shanahan said they still are deciding between Joshua Dobbs and Brandon Allen but have faith in both. “I feel very good about both of them,” Shanahan said Wednesday, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. “I think they’re neck and neck. That hasn’t …

Photo: Isaiah Hole The thing about being a top-tier college football program is that your resources are close to unlimited. That’s why we see ballooning staffs in the power conferences these days. Now that analysts are able to coach players on-field, making the right decisions on hiring off-field staffers has become that much more crucially important. And it appears that …

49ers to treat Williams’ return ‘similar’ to Bosa if holdout ends originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With the 49ers’ 2024 NFL season opener a little more than 10 days away, both Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch remain positive about San Francisco reaching a contract agreement with Trent Williams. “I’m optimistic that things will work out with Trent,” Shanahan …

Nov 24, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; The Michigan State Spartans walk down the tunnel before the game against Penn State at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports For years, when Michigan State football took the field in Spartan Stadium, they would do so to AC/DC’s classic song ‘Thunderstruck.’ That changed under the last regime, but in a video …

49ers add exciting receiver depth with Marshall Jr. addition originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers bolstered one of, if not their most uncertain position heading into the 2024 NFL season. San Franciso is signing former Carolina Panthers second-round wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr., NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported Wednesday, citing sources. Marshall, a speedster …

Photo: Isaiah Hole ANN ARBOR, Mich. — There are few players who have gotten more hype for Michigan football in and around Ann Arbor than second-year defensive tackle Enow Etta. Etta was the talk of spring and those accolades behind the scenes have continued into fall camp. Once an edge rusher, Etta bulked up and prepared to move inside this season, …

As the New York Giants honor their 100th season of existence, a big part of that history is now tied to prized rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers. Nabers, the sixth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft out of LSU, has received permission from the family of former Giants star player Ray Flaherty to wear Flaherty’s No. 1 — which …

Another reason why the Bears missed out on Matthew Judon in the trade market, per report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Recently, the Bears attempted trading their 2025 third-round pick to the Patriots in exchange for veteran edge rusher Matthew Judon. In the end, the Patriots accepted the Falcons’ 2025 third-round pick, sending Judon to Atlanta. It’s possible the …

Aug. 28—EAST GRAND FORKS — The East Grand Forks Senior High football team featured 2023 senior Drew Carpenter at quarterback for the previous three seasons. The Polk County West football team, a co-op between East Grand Forks Sacred Heart and Climax-Fisher, has had an 11-year run with the Gapp family as a standout, most recently workhorse running back Mike Gapp, …