Training camps have reached the dog days, preseason is underway and Week 1 is arriving soon, so it’s time to roll out our annual NFL positional rankings. Last week we started off with off-ball linebackers, and now we’ll dive into cornerbacks. Members of the FOX Sports NFL staff listed their 10 best in order heading into the 2024 season. A …

Kittle confident eye-popping investment in himself will pay off originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — In George Kittle’s eyes, you’ve got to spend money to make money. And so far, the investment he has made in himself throughout his seven-year NFL career has paid off. Literally. In speaking to reporters after 49ers training camp practice on …

Photo: Isaiah Hole Michigan football came in ranked No. 8 in the US LBM Coaches Poll and No. 9 in the AP Top 25 this preseason, but you’d think that the Wolverines have fallen off a cliff. Given the departures — head coach Jim Harbaugh, the entire defensive staff, strength coach Ben Herbert, star players like J.J. McCarthy, Blake Corum, …

Kittle hilariously roasts 49ers media’s sneaker game during presser originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area If you’re going to ask George Kittle a question or dare enter 49ers practice, you better make sure you’re wearing your best pair of sneakers. Otherwise, risk being called out by the star 49ers tight end. That is exactly what happened to the unlucky …

Sep 16, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma’s Danny Stutsman (28) celebrates after intercepting a pass and scoring a touchdown during an NCAA football game between University of Oklahoma (OU) and University of Tulsa at Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan J. Fish-USA TODAY Sports Oklahoma Sooners linebacker [autotag]Danny Stutsman[/autotag] is receiving plenty of recognition ahead of his …

The Rams have dealt with a number of injuries to offensive players during training camp and quarterback Matthew Stafford was added to the list on Wednesday. A team spokesperson said that Stafford did not take part in the second half of the team’s joint practice with the Cowboys because of hamstring tightness. Jimmy Garoppolo and Stetson Bennett handled the quarterback …

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (13) who is hurt, dresses and throws some pre-game passes with fellow quarterbacks Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the annual Notre Dame Blue-Gold spring football game at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend. Notre Dame has had a trend for most of this decade of bringing in transfer upperclassmen to be the quarterback for the …

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford came out of a joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday early because of hamstring tightness, a team spokesman said. Stafford missed approximately the second half of the workout, but the 36-year-old remained on the sideline in pads and did not show any apparent signs of injury during or after the two-hour session. …

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford left Wednesday’s joint practice against the Dallas Cowboys early with hamstring tightness. A Rams spokesperson announced the injury to beat reporters. The extent of Stafford’s injury and a prognosis weren’t initially clear. Nobody from the Rams spoke with reporters to expound on his condition. Per ESPN, Stafford was initially slated to speak with reporters …

Sep 9, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; A general overall view as Southern California Trojans players enter the field against the Stanford Cardinal at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Any diehard college football fan knows about Phil Steele. The man whose magazine has been a staple for generations of college football …

Geoff Schwartz FOX Sports Betting Analyst I’m hyped because the second week of NFL preseason action is when we should see the most competitive ball in the month of August.  Teams use this week as a dry run for the regular season. It’s a full, game-plan week.  The teams that play their starters in the preseason will make sure they …

Aiyuk a welcome sight at 49ers practice as contract saga continues originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The biggest development at 49ers training camp practice on Wednesday had nothing to do with anything happening on the field. Perhaps not an encouraging sign for an NFL team this deep into training camp. For the first time in …

AUBURN — After the NCAA’s decision to approve helmet communication for FBS schools, Auburn football is in full effect with the new technology during preseason practices. Five players will be selected to have the coach-to-player communication per game and only one helmet with the device is allowed on the field at a time. A green dot displayed on the back of …

49ers QB Purdy highlights one ‘weird’ feeling entering third season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy has done a nice job adapting quickly to his role as the 49ers’ starting quarterback, but he admitted to one strange feeling entering the 2024 NFL season. Bracing for his third season as a pro and second as San Francisco’s starter, …

There were four turnovers in Arizona State football’s abbreviated scrimmage at Camp Tontonzona on Saturday. While that isn’t necessarily good if you’re judging quarterbacks, it is a positive sign if you’re looking more at the defense. Last season, the Sun Devils held their own on that side of the ball, which was especially noteworthy considering how the offense struggled. Look …