Texans running back Joe Mixon missed most of training camp with a quadriceps injury. He now is fully healthy and ready to face the Colts in the season opener. Mixon, one of the team’s key free agent signings this offseason, is expected to have a heavy workload. “Joe will be Joe,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said, via Aaron Wilson of …

The second Army football depth chart of the season has been released. There are no significant changes to the two-deep roster, though Kody Harris-Miller is slated to start at nose tackle – he saw time against Lehigh as did Jacob Tuioti and Cody Winokur in a three-man rotation. Also, punter James Wagenseller has been given the nod ahead of incumbent …

The Kansas City Chiefs are trying to do something no team has ever done: win three straight Super Bowls. The rest of the NFL is trying to stop them. Here are the key elements of the Chiefs’ success, which will again play a role in their quest — and could provide clues to how other teams can unseat the kings …

Recruiting Ohio State football has looked towards the transfer portal for its last two starters at quarterback, but it might be looking to change its luck in recruiting and retaining at the position. Brady Edmunds, the second-best quarterback in the class of 2027, could change that perception. Edmunds has narrowed his finalists down to four programs to Cleveland.com’s Andrew Gillis. …

The 49ers have been busy in recent days. They agreed to a four-year, $120 million deal with receiver Brandon Aiyuk and reworked left tackle Trent Williams’ deal, giving him $82.66 million over the next three years. Field Yates of ESPN reports the 49ers also have restructured the contract of receiver Deebo Samuel, creating $16.4 million in cap space. Samuel was …

Sep. 3—PULLMAN — Earlier in his career, Buddha Al-Uqdah felt more comfortable staying quiet as his teammates took the lead around him. He had yet to establish himself in Washington State’s linebacker corps, and with veterans like Kyle Thornton already in the room, he didn’t want to overstep his bounds. It was 2022, and even with the way Al-Uqdah showed …

Cornerback Michael Carter II’s three-year extension wasn’t the only bit of contractual business the Jets took care of on Tuesday. Field Yates of ESPN reports that they have also restructured the contracts of linebacker Quincy Williams and tight end Tyler Conklin. The moves clear $8 million in cap space this season by pushing the cap hits for both players into …

CORVALLIS — Near the end of Oregon State’s dominant season-opening win over Idaho State on Saturday, Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan and Van Wells came to a realization. Christian-Lichtenhan, the Beavers’ starting left tackle, and Wells, their starting center, both spent last season at Colorado, which featured one of the more pass-heavy attacks in all of college football. The Buffs’ star quarterback, Shedeur …

The Jets and cornerback Michael Carter II have agreed on a new three-year contract extension. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the contract is worth $30.75 million, which includes $19 million in guarantees and $3 million in incentives. The 2024-25 season would have been the corners walk year, but New York is being proactive in locking up a key member …

HILLSDALE COUNTY — Week 1 is officially in the books! It’s time to vote for the Reader’s Choice Player of the Week. While only two teams won in the opening games of the season, there’s plenty of standout efforts to highlight from across the county. More: 8-player football takeaways: High scoring offensive outings offset by defensive woes One player from …

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed franchise stalwart and Pro Bowl defensive tackle Cam Heyward to a three-year contract on Tuesday. Heyward and the Steelers announced the news but not the terms. ESPN reports that the deal is for $45 million over three years with $29 million in new money and $16 million guaranteed. The guaranteed money — as it is with …

Sep. 3—STORRS — UConn returned to practice on Tuesday with the bad taste of a disappointing season-opening loss still lingering. “That was a tough one to get over,” coach Jim Mora said about a 50-7 loss to Maryland Saturday in College Park. “Obviously, Maryland is a very good football team, but we thought we would perform better as a program.” …

Lynch confident Pearsall will contribute to 49ers in 2024 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — General manager John Lynch did not hesitate Tuesday when asked if 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall is expected to get on the field and make a contribution this season. “Oh, yeah. Yeah,” Lynch answered. “He’s doing remarkably well.” Pearsall spent approximately …

The ASU football team turned some heads with its dominating Week 1 win Saturday, with the Sun Devils getting praised for their 48-7 dismantling of Wyoming. But not everyone was giddy with the Arizona State football program Tuesday in the wake of some national attention for its big win. ASU head coach Kenny Dillingham blasted his team’s effort after practice, …

Martin Rogers FOX Sports Insider Patrick Mahomes stopped talking about it months ago. Andy Reid told us he wouldn’t be thinking about it, and he’s stayed true to his word. Defensive tackle Chris Jones basically refused to acknowledge that there is even a room, let alone an elephant stationed within it. Only Travis Kelce, for whom embracing hype ranks just …