Malik Nabers will wear No. 1 with the New York Giants, despite that jersey number being retired longer than other in the NFL. The Giants announced Wednesday that Nabers had received permission from the family of Hall of Famer Ray Flaherty to don a number that hadn’t been in use since 1935. The number was the first to be retired …

The Oregon Ducks are doing Oregon Duck things for the week one matchup against the Idaho Vandals on Saturday afternoon inside Auzen Stadium. On Wednesday evening, Oregon unveiled the uniforms that they will be wearing for the matchup, breaking out their new ‘Gang Green’ kits from the Generation O line, which was unveiled this summer. However, the Ducks put a …

49ers’ rookie class a silver lining from tumultuous training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — It’s no secret that the vibes surrounding the 49ers right now heading into the 2024 NFL season are … not great. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and left tackle Trent Williams’ contract situations continue to dominate the conversation surrounding San Francisco. …

April 13, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver David Adolph (82) is defended by safety Ryan Rudzinski (46) and defensive end Aaron Scott Jr. (5) of the grey team during the first half of the LifeSports spring football game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday. Aaron Scott is one of the key five star recruits that Ohio State …

Amon-Ra St. Brown names Bears receiver most underrated pass-catcher in the NFL originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The hype around the Bears this offseason feels overwhelming. The energy around the 2024 Bears is palpable. With a whole cast of new, elite talent on the roster, there’s reason for the excitement. Still, there are players on the team who are …

For the third day of NFL Predictions Week, we are taking things to the AFC and NFC North! “First Things First” co-hosts Nick Wright and Chris Broussard are continuing their prediction reveals ahead of kickoff with rankings for all 32 NFL teams by divisions.  To start the week, the FOX Sports personalities shared their early predictions for the AFC and …

Aug. 28—Illinois Last year: 5-7 overall, 3-6 Big Ten Coach: Bret Bielema (18-19 at Illinois, 115-77 overall) Returning starters: 11 (5 offense, 5 defense, punter) Players to watch: QB Luke Altmyer, OT J.C. Davis, WR Pat Bryant, RB Kaden Feagin, LB Seth Coleman, LB Gabe Jacas, CB Terrance Brooks, S Matthew Bailey The big questions: Can quarterback Luke Altmyer, who …

Aiyuk-49ers saga hits inflection point as ‘hold-in’ persists originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The Brandon Aiyuk saga might have hit an inflection point on Wednesday. Despite suggestions that this was the day that Aiyuk would end his “hold in,” nothing changed when the 49ers took the practice field. And now, this is when things could …

FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA – OCTOBER 29: Logan Kopp #43 of the North Dakota State Bison celebrates a tackle against the Illinois State Redbirds at FARGODOME on October 29, 2022 in Fargo, North Dakota. (Photo by Sean Arbaut/Getty Images) Nearly everyone has critiqued the Colorado Buffaloes for scheduling Football Championship Subdivision powerhouse North Dakota State in their season opener, including CU …

Bears’ Ian Wheeler’s journey unveils unique side of team’s coaching, management originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago One of this offseason’s “Hard Knocks” diamonds in the rough, Ian Wheeler, has one of the team’s most fascinating stories. He’s on a path to go to medical school in hopes of becoming a doctor. But he also wants to be an NFL …

After the 2023 season, Penn State made it a priority to work in the offseason to find ways to get more out of its wide receivers in 2024. Despite losing some players to the transfer portal, including the team’s leading receiver, Penn State hired a new offensive coordinator and added a key transfer as part of a plan to revamp …

An NFL offseason defined by landmark contract extensions and dramatic holdouts among the top tier of NFL wide receivers may continue the theme into the season. Cincinnati Bengals star Ja’Marr Chase showed up late to practice Wednesday in street clothes and did not work out with the rest of the team as the fifth overall pick in the 2021 NFL …

How Bears plan to stay sharp during long lull between training camp and Week 1 originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The Bears have already put in a lot of work this summer. They reported to training camp a week early because of the Hall of Fame game. That game meant they had to participate in …

San Francisco 49ers star receiver Brandon Aiyuk is expected to practice soon for the first time this summer, but he was absent at the start of practice on Wednesday, per reports. The star receiver is also apparently no closer to signing a long-term extension with the team. Coach Kyle Shanahan spoke Wednesday before the team held its first practice since …

Aug. 28—It doesn’t matter where you’re from — big city or small town — you have a following in the bleachers on Friday nights cheering your name as you take the football field. You have a group of peers who may be your best friends, or maybe they aren’t, but they are a part of a brotherhood you get to …