Monthly Archives: December 2024

Panthers place rookie RB Jonathon Brooks on injured reserve

The Panthers placed rookie running back Jonathon Brooks on injured reserve Tuesday, the team announced. Brooks tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in Sunday’s loss to the Eagles. It’s the same knee he had the same injury last November while in his final season at the University of Texas. The Panthers signed wide receiver/returner Velus Jones Jr. …

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UNM football: Here are six potential head coaching candidates

Dec. 10—New Mexico football, a little over a year after its last coaching search, is right back to the drawing board. After Bronco Mendenhall was hired by Utah State, the Lobos are looking for their third head coach in as many years. UNM Athletic Director Fernando Lovo said the search will be a “national process,” but didn’t shed much light …

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Giants place CB Tre Hawkins on IR, re-sign QB Tim Boyle to practice squad

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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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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