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49ers sign another wide receiver with Aiyuk, Pearsall out of practice

49ers sign another wide receiver with Aiyuk, Pearsall out of practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers on Saturday added another wide receiver to their 90-man roster. Former Atlanta Falcons receiver Frank Darby was signed to add depth at a position with Brandon Aiyuk not participating in practices and rookie Ricky Pearsall on the …

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Highly-recruited 2027 Illinois QB to visit Michigan State on Saturday

A 2027 quarterback prospect who’s getting a ton of attention on the recruiting trail will visit Michigan State on Saturday for Spartan Dawg Con. Trae Taylor of Mundelein, Ill. will be attending Spartan Dawg Con on Saturday, according to a post he made on X. Spartan Dawg Con is a massive Michigan State football event that brings together current, former …

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2025 four-star safety Lagonza Hayward commits to Vols

2025 four-star safety prospect Lagonza Hayward committed to Tennessee on Saturday. The 6-foot-1, 200 pound safety is from Toombs County High School in Lyons, Georgia. Hayward ranks as the No. 94 overall prospect in the class of 2025. He also ranks as the No. 11 safety and No. 12 player in Georgia, according to 247Sports. Tennessee has 19 commitments in its …

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Four years vs. five became a key factor in Tua Tagovailoa, Jordan Love deals

When it comes to evaluating contracts, money becomes a major factor. Duration is becoming more important, too. Teams prefer longer-term contracts, giving them the benefit of controlling a player’s rights (if they choose to do so) well beyond the guaranteed years of the deal, typically one or two or three seasons. For players with one year left on their contracts, …

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Ranking Oregon football’s most intriguing matchups for 2024 season

With fall camp just around the corner, the Oregon football season is just over a month away. The Ducks, looking to build off a 12-2 season and a Fiesta Bowl win in 2023, will open its season in late August against Idaho. Before Oregon lines up at Autzen Stadium, here is a look at some of the most interesting matchups …

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LeBron, Bronny James headline notable father-son duos in sports history

Like father, like son.  Many remarkable athletes have had sons follow in their footsteps in their respective sport, including new Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James and his superstar father, LeBron James. That said, we’ve rounded up some of the most iconic father-son duos in sports history. Let’s get to it! LeBron James and Bronny James LeBron James has made …

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Jets sign QB Adrian Martinez

The Jets signed former UFL quarterback Adrian Martinez, the team announced before Saturday’s practice. They also signed cornerback Kendall Sheffield and waived quarterback Ben Bryant and cornerback Nehemiah Shelton in corresponding moves. Martinez played with the Birmingham Stallons this spring, earning UFL MVP honors while passing for 1,749 yards and 15 touchdowns and leading the league with 528 rushing yards. …

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Jets sign UFL MVP QB Adrian Martinez, CB Kendall Sheffield

The Jets announced Saturday morning prior to training camp practice that they’ve signed QB Adrian Martinez and CB Kendall Sheffield. The team released QB Ben Bryant and CB Nehemiah Shelton in corresponding moves. Martinez, 24, started 47 games over five seasons of college football with Nebraska (four seasons) and Kansas State (one season), going 20-27 with 9,752 yards passing, 51 …

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Rivals250 DB Jontavius Wyman commits to Georgia

Georgia has been rolling on the recruiting trail this summer, and that momentum has carried over into the 2026 class. Rivals250 defensive back Jontavius Wyman, one of the Peach State’s top rising juniors, has committed in-state to the Dawgs. Miami, Michigan, Alabama, Oregon, USC and Notre Dame were other contenders in the mix with Wyman, the No. 7-ranked safety in …

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Who’s next to get paid at the quarterback position?

Last month, we took a look at the candidates to be the first player to reach $60 million per year in new-money average. This week, three names exited the list. Matthew Stafford, Tua Tagovailoa, and Jordan Love resolved their contract issues. The highest-paid of the trio — Love — fell $5 million short. So who’s next to get paid, and …

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Hitting the Portal: Programs that upgraded and downgraded with transfer QBs

© Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports The start of the college football season is right around the corner and there are plenty of old faces in new places. Some teams were expecting to have their starting quarterback back from last season but, thanks to the transfer portal, they’ll need to get familiar with a new quarterback. Today we’re taking a look …

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Northeast Spotlight: Biggest upcoming decisions on the radar

Matthew Hatfield, VirginiaPreps.com Football season is weeks away, and time is running out for prospects who want to wrap up their recruitment before the start of their season. Rivals.com national recruiting analyst Ryan O’Bleness looks at some Northeast prospects scheduled to commit in late July and August. This embedded content is not available in your region. Timetable: Aug. 2 Daniels …

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