Darnell Mooney declined 3-year extension before 2023 season: report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Darnell Mooney opted to bet on himself and his talents in the final year of his rookie contract, according to a recent report from Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs. “There’s a cautionary tale here for Mooney as he turned down an extension offer from the Bears …

Will Howard grew up in Downingtown, Pennsylania, as a Philadelphia Eagles fan. So when Chip Kelly was hired as Ohio State’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach following the departure of Bill O’Brien to Boston College, Howard was particularly excited. Kelly was the Eagles’ head coach from 2013-15 when Howard was an adolescent. Mar 4, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State …

Russell Wilson had two head coaches in his two years with Denver, with Sean Payton succeeding Nathaniel Hackett last February The Denver Broncos have released quarterback Russell Wilson – just two years after signing him in one of the most valuable trades in NFL history. The 35-year-old had previously spent 10 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, leading them to Super …

Escambia football head coach Mike Bennett called Monday “a sad day.” Legendary football coach Carl Madison, who left legacies at three northwest Florida high schools in Tate, Pine Forest and Milton, died on Sunday night after a long illness. He was 93 years old. Madison spent over 45 years coaching high school football at schools in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. …

Monday afternoon, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce announced the news that many were dreading would come. After an illustrious 13-year career in the NFL, the seven-time Pro Bowl selection announced his retirement from the sport. [Related: Eagles star Jason Kelce announces retirement] Following the news, the six-time First Team All-Pro received praise across the sports world for his impact on …

Latest 49ers NFL draft buzz, chatter from scouting combine originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Free agency is up first, but the NFL Scouting Combine last week signaled that draft season is here and not going away for a while. The 2024 NFL Draft is scheduled for Thursday, April 25, through Saturday, April 27, in Detroit, so get prepared …

“Who’s at fault in the Russell Wilson debacle in Denver?” That’s the question Emmanuel Acho asked his co-hosts James Jones, LeSean McCoy and Joy Taylor on Monday’s episode of “Speak.” The Broncos announced on Monday that they’re releasing the 35-year-old quarterback following a turbulent two years in Denver, in which he had just 11 wins during his 30 starts. Wilson, …

The new look of the Big Ten Conference is one step closer from being playing out. On Monday, the conference announced the schedule for when all 18 teams will appear at the 2024 Big Ten Football Media Days, which will be held once again at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis from Tuesday, July 23 through Thursday, July 25. To accommodate …

Dak Prescott is “definitely confident” in working out a contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys as a $59.4 million salary cap hit and 2025 free agency loom. The Cowboys quarterback discussed his contract situation with reporters Monday at a Dallas charity event he hosted alongside former Dallas signal-caller Troy Aikman. “I’m definitely confident,” Prescott said when asked about getting an …

For a period of the College Football Playoff era, the question was, Clemson or Alabama? There is no denying that in the early stages of the CFP era, the best-developed rivalry was the one between Dabo Swinney’s Clemson Tigers and Nick Saban’s Alabama Crimson Tide. The two programs had some of the best battles you’ll see, and their history is …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab discuss the potential compensation Chicago could receive for their current starting quarterback. Hear the full conversation on the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Video Transcript – If quarterbacks are that valuable, what about the rumor that the Bears are going to get a second …

With two games to go in the men’s basketball regular season, LSU continues to impress down the stretch. Winners of four of their last five, the Tigers sit at 8-8 in conference play after winning just two SEC games last season. While an NCAA Tournament bid is likely out of the question barring an impressive run in Nashville next week, …

Kirk Cousins is ‘seriously considering moving his family to Atlanta’: report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Justin Fields rumors and reports of being traded to the Falcons appear to be overblown. A new report from Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio says Kirk Cousins is “seriously considering moving his family to Atlanta.” Florio couldn’t delve into the specifics of …

Look under the hood of the brotherhood that Ohio State football players like to reference and you’ll find some brotherly shove among the love. These guys push each other to get better, and competition can burn, even before anyone steps on the field. Freshman quarterback Lincoln Kienholz would not be human if he did not feel a sharp pinch after …

The Chicago Bears finally landed offensive lineman Ryan Bates. The Bears have agreed to trade a fifth-round pick to the Buffalo Bills for the 27-year-old Bates. The teams announced the deal on Monday night. The move is pending a physical, and it won’t become official until the start of the NFL’s new business year on March 13. Chicago tried to …