Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After Wednesday’s joint practice with the Seahawks, new Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley stood next to the field, surrounded by a throng of local media, and explained his two missed deep-ball opportunities during team drills.  He beat the Seattle cornerback both times, he said, but he just didn’t finish his routes.  Next thing …

Did Maye overtake Brissett with performance vs. Eagles? Felger, Curran react originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston “If he’s better than Jacoby (Brissett) then he’ll play. He’ll start.” That quote from New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo came after Thursday night’s 14-13 preseason loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Mayo doubled down on his willingness to start rookie quarterback Drake …

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire Tennessee will kick off its 2024 football season in 15 days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 12:45 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the contest. 2024 will be the fourth season for Tennessee under head coach Josh Heupel. In his first three seasons, …

Did the James Bradberry-to-safety experiment hit setback? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — There were going to be some bumps in the road for James Bradberry as he transitions to a new position. We saw one on Thursday night. The veteran defensive back didn’t hate everything about his performance in the Eagles’ 14-13 win over the Patriots …

Big Ten Network will run a feature from Wisconsin football training camp on Saturday, Aug 17. at 5:00 p.m. CT. The outlet will air one hour of content deriving from the Badgers’ training camp this summer to provide fans a glimpse into the team before the 2024 season commences. All 18 Big Ten programs will receive coverage. Maryland, Iowa, USC, …

Rachel Doerrie, ESPNAug 16, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseRachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. The Hlinka-Gretzky Cup ended last week with Canada winning the …

Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice and NFL writer Charles McDonald discuss Atlanta’s acquisition of the four-time All-Pro defensive end and if it was a wise investment. Hear the full conversation on “Football 301” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Matt Judon going to the Atlanta Falcons for a third round …

Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) runs after TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Josh Hoover (10) as he throws a pass during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the TCU Horned Frogs at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. Oklahoma won 69-45. BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK Watch …

With only one quarterback able to start and two competing for the preseason spot as injured star Justin Herbert recovers, one question loomed as the final practice of the week approached: Who will Jim Harbaugh send out Saturday to lead the Chargers offense against the Rams, Easton Stick or Luis Perez? Harbaugh decided to keep Stick as the starter, the …

In response to a question last month about his son’s ongoing bankruptcy case, Colorado football coach Deion Sanders made a request to the USA TODAY Sports reporter who asked him about it. “I want you to do this for me,” the Pro Football Hall of Famer said then. “I want you to do your homework and do a whole investigation …

Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett, shown under the watchful eye of quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone, will start in the second preseason game. (Gary Klein / Los Angeles Times) Stetson Bennett’s goals are simple for when the Rams face the Chargers in a preseason game Saturday at SoFi Stadium. The Rams quarterback said he wants to build on the positives from the …

For the first time in 15 years, every football coach at Florida’s seven FBS schools is returning. The turnover may sound unusual but it’s pretty much standard in this volatile industry, which gets more pressure packed by the year. Back in 2009, staples such as Bobby Bowden (FSU), Urban Meyer (Florida), Howard Schnellenberger (FAU), George O’Leary (UCF) and Jim Leavitt …

The Cowboys are heading into their last week of training camp in Oxnard, California and they still haven’t resolved any of their ongoing contract negotiations. Quarterback Dak Prescott is involved with one of them as he moves into the final year of his current deal. There’s a clause in that deal barring the Cowboys from using a franchise tag, so …

Nov 11, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Cade Stover (8) is congratulated by Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Carson Hinzman (75) on his touchdown during the NCAA football game against Michigan State University at Ohio Stadium. The Ohio State football season is getting closer by the day, now just a few short weeks away and this …

Rams assistant head coach/pass game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant will serve as the head coach for the team’s preseason game against the Chargers on Saturday, Sean McVay announced Thursday. McVay will sit in the booth. “It’s a great earned opportunity,” McVay said, via Stu Jackson of the team website. It’s frankly something every head coach in the NFL should do at …