The Giants have made several roster moves, including adding a veteran quarterback back to their practice squad. New York has placed cornerback Tre Hawkins on injured reserve and signed cornerback Greg Stroman to the 53-man roster off its practice squad. Hawkins fractured his lumbar spine during Sunday’s loss to the Saints. He appeared in three games this season, recording a …
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Northern Illinois to Mountain West? Huskies mull offer to leave MAC, join new league as football-only member
Getty Images Northern Illinois is considering an offer to join the Mountain West Conference as a football-only member, according to CBS Sports’ Dennis Dodd. The Huskies have been continuous members of the MAC since 1997, and it’s unclear where their remaining sports would play should NIU leave the league. If NIU accepts the offer, the Mountain West would be up …
Read More »Mike Tomlin on expanding Mike Williams’s role: Keep watching
After the Steelers beat the Browns in Week 14 without the help of wide receiver George Pickens, head coach Mike Tomlin said that the team has strong confidence in their other wideouts and that those outside the organization should believe the Steelers when they say that. Tomlin said on Tuesday that Pickens, who has a hamstring injury, is likely to …
Read More »BYU QB Jake Retzlaff Filed for ‘BYJew’ Trademark in NIL Push
Jake Retzlaff, the BYU quarterback who made waves with his new NIL deal with Jewish food brand Manischewitz, has filed to trademark his nickname, “BYJew.” The moniker, which he and his older brother Reggie came up with in celebration of being the first Jewish quarterback to ever play for the Mormon university, gained prominence beyond campus as he led the …
Read More »Titans release OL Leroy Watson
The Titans have made a few roster moves on Tuesday. Tennessee announced offensive tackle Leroy Watson has been released. He’s now subject to waivers. Watson started four games for Tennessee this season, playing 190 offensive snaps and 13 special teams snaps. Tennessee also announced the previously reported move that kicker Brayden Narveson is joining the practice squad. Linebacker Curtis Bolton …
Read More »Donovan Starr started playing football 4 years ago. Now he’s the best player in Class 6A
NASHVILLE – Donovan Starr couldn’t help but crack a smile on stage at Nissan Stadium during the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football awards on Tuesday. Starr had just been named Class 6A Mr. Football, becoming the first in Ravenwood’s history to win the award. This season Starr had 41 tackles, two interceptions and a sack, while adding 16 receptions for 446 …
Read More »Brett Favre: “Maybe it crossed my mind” to help Michael Strahan set sack record
With footage emerging of former Jets defensive end Mark Gastineau accosting former Packers quarterback Brett Favre for taking a dive to help former Giants defensive end Michael Strahan set the single-season sack record in 2001, Favre has taken to Twitter to tell his side of the story. In so doing, Favre says he wasn’t trying to hurt Gastineau. Favre admits, …
Read More »UCF football, Scott Frost hire McKenzie Milton as Knights’ QB coach
Scott Frost is returning to UCF, once again taking over the program he led to an undefeated season in 2017. The quarterback of that team is joining him, too. Former Knights star McKenzie Milton has officially been added to Frost’s staff as the team’s quarterbacks coach, the university announced on Monday. “I’m beyond excited to be back in Orlando and …
Read More »Report: 49ers strategically restructure Hargrave’s contract
Report: 49ers strategically restructure Hargrave’s contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area While the 49ers still are fighting for a 2024 NFL playoff spot, the team also is focused on the 2025 season and beyond. San Francisco restructured the remaining two seasons of Pro Bowl defensive tackle Javon Hargrave’s contract, Over The Cap’s Jason Fitzgerald reported Tuesday, citing a …
Read More »Former Albertville football coach Chip English gets full-time role at Hoover High School
Former Albertville High School football head coach Chip English as been named the fulltime head coach at Hoover High School. The school called a press conference for Tuesday night and posted a video on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, announcing English as the hire. The move comes after English led Hoover to a 10-3 year and …
Read More »Report: Bill Belichick has offer to coach UNC
The ball is in Bill Belichick’s court. The long-time NFL coach — who worked at that level every year from 1975 through 2023 — is considering an offer to become the next head coach at North Carolina, according to TheAthletic.com. Belichick has acknowledged the talks with the Tar Heels. With the cat out of the bag for nearly a week …
Read More »BYU football gets its first commitment of the 2026 class from Arizona CB and legacy recruit Justice Brathwaite
Students hold and shake a large banner just before kickoff as BYU and Kansas play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday Nov. 16, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News The early college football signing period for the Class of 2025 was just last week, but already the BYU Cougars are getting a strong start on their 2026 …
Read More »Belichick-UNC decision imminent? Breer shares the latest on negotiations
Belichick-UNC decision imminent? Breer shares the latest on negotiations originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Bill Belichick may not have to wait until the NFL offseason to land his next head coaching gig. The legendary New England Patriots coach recently interviewed for the University of North Carolina’s vacant head coach position and, according to reports, is serious in his pursuit …
Read More »5 things you need to know about new Michigan football OC Chip Lindsey
Oct 2, 2021; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Troy Trojans head coach Chip Lindsey directs his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports Michigan football reportedly got its man (though it hasn’t been officially announced by the university as of yet) as Sherrone Moore has hired Chip Lindsey to …
Read More »Patriots activate Cole Strange off of PUP list
The Patriots have gotten a key offensive lineman back on their 53-man roster. New England announced on Tuesday that guard Cole Strange has been activated off of the reserve/physically unable to perform list. Strange suffered a torn patellar tendon in his left knee during last year’s Week 15 matchup against the Chiefs. A first-round pick in 2022, Strange has started …
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