Portland, Ore., offensive lineman Zac Stascausky de-committed from the Gophers recruiting class on Tuesday. The three-star, 6-foot-6 and 275-pound recruit first committed to Minnesota on June 8. He picked up a scholarship offer from Washington on July 19 and reportedly visited the Seattle campus last weekend. “After countless conversations with my family and coaches, I will be de-commiting from the …

In his first two NFL seasons, wide receiver Jameson Williams has shown flashes of the talent that made the Lions trade up in the draft to get him. But Williams’ overall production — 25 catches for 395 yards and three touchdowns — is nowhere near what is expected of a 12th overall pick through two years. Williams says this offseason …

WEST LAFAYETTE — Dillon Thieneman has played just 12 games in his Purdue football career. Already, the sophomore safety has a banner hanging in Mollenkopf Athletic Facility recognizing his All-American status as a freshman last season. He’s been Big Ten Freshman of the Year and all-conference. And now, preseason honors are rolling in prior to his second season in gold …

Packers rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd is ready to get on the field. Lloyd has been sidelined by a hip injury since the start of training camp, but head coach Matt LaFleur said at a Tuesday press conference that the fourth-round pick is set to do individual drills. Lloyd ran 116 times for 820 yards and nine touchdowns while at …

South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski throws a pass while warming up before the FCS semifinal game against Montana State on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, SD. South Dakota State quarterback and reigning Walter Payton Award winner Mark Gronowski was named to a 35-player preseason watch list for the 2024 Walter Payton Award Tuesday …

Defensive back Josiah Scott’s bid to make the Steelers came to an end on Tuesday. The team announced that they have released Scott off of their 90-man roster. They also cut wide receiver Marquez Callaway while signing cornerback Kyler McMichael and tight end Matt Sokol. Scott signed with the Steelers in January after his practice squad contract with the Eagles …

The second shoe has yet to drop in the NCAA’s investigation of Michigan football, but the first one has officially touched ground. And Jim Harbaugh was caught wearing the smelly cleat. The NCAA’s Notice of Allegations against the Wolverines recently went public, and while the basics of UM’s football follies already had been reported, the devil in the details finally …

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter Every year, NFL clubs throw millions of dollars at players aiming to preserve continuity, get ahead of their books and improve their teams.  For the most part, we don’t question the mega deals thrown at bona-fide superstars. But there are always big contracts that give us a reason for pause, whether it’s because of a …

Perry: Judon not at Patriots’ practice facility amid contract dispute originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Matthew Judon situation appears to be escalating. The New England Patriots outside linebacker didn’t participate in Tuesday’s training camp practice, and our Phil Perry reports Judon wasn’t even at the team facility in Foxboro. Judon is seeking a new contract from the Patriots …

Bartlett football is enjoying a more traditional offseason this summer. Second-year coach Chris Smith is in his first full offseason after departing Haywood to take the job in May 2023, just months before games began. “We feel a lot better about this year since they’ve had a full year in our weightlifting program and of course we’ve gotten to build …

A second member of the 99 Club in Madden 25 was unveiled on Tuesday. San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey received a 99 overall rating in the video game. McCaffrey, who is also the cover star for Madden 25, is the first running back in 49ers history to receive a 99 overall rating in the Madden video game series. …

Gross-Matos couldn’t pass up playing for ‘legendary’ Kocurek on 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA —  There was no way Yetur Gross-Matos was going to pass up an opportunity to play for the 49ers. The fifth-year pass rusher signed a two-year, $18 million contract with San Francisco as a free agent this offseason and already is …

When Kirk Cousins left the Minnesota Vikings in March, multiple reports indicated the team told him they would possibly select a quarterback in the NFL Draft, even if he had stayed. Cousins, however, disputed those reports. The new Atlanta Falcons quarterback said the Vikings didn’t tell him that they planned to draft a quarterback when they were still negotiating a …

Tight ends play a pivotal role on offense as both run blockers and pass catchers, and there are plenty of good ones in the Big 12. The conference boasts returning standouts such as West Virginia’s Kole Taylor and Iowa State’s Benjamin Brahmer. But it also features newcomers such as Utah’s Brant Kuithe and Houston’s Maliq Carr. Here are the top …

Word came on Monday that the Falcons were planning to sign veteran wide receiver James Washington and the team confirmed the move on Tuesday. The Falcons announced Washington’s signing and they doubled down on wideouts by also signing Jesse Matthews to their 90-man roster. They waived wide receiver Isaiah Wooden and placed offensive lineman Tyler Vrabel, who is the son …