Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott wants a long-term extension as do receiver CeeDee Lamb and edge rusher Micah Parsons. All are expected to receiver top-of-the-market deals at their respective positions, something executive vice president Stephen Jones called “unique.” The Cowboys again have dragged their feet on extending Prescott’s deal. It took two years before Prescott received his second contract, and when …

INDIANAPOLIS — The last time that Michigan football saw Dan Lanning roaming a sideline, he was working as an analyst for ESPN for the national championship game. The time before that, however, wasn’t too good of a time if you’re a Wolverine. Before he took over the Oregon program, Lanning was the defensive coordinator for Georgia under Kirby Smart. But after …

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is medically cleared nine months after his torn Achilles tendon, but he probably won’t see any live action until the regular season starts. Cousins said today that he wants to play in the preseason, but head coach Raheem Morris wants to be more cautious and will probably hold him out until the September 8 opener against …

INDIANAPOLIS — Recruiting is the lifeblood of any college football program and Michigan football is no different. Though the Wolverines don’t bring in copious amounts of five-stars, the program lies somewhere in between being a recruiting juggernaut and a developmental program. And no matter how good the returning personnel might be, there are always a few first-year players who manage to …

It appears Ja’Marr Chase is holding in. The Cincinnati Bengals’ fourth-year Pro Bowler is not practicing for a second straight day, according to Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer. When asked by Conway if he’s not practicing due to his contract, Chase replied, “no comment.” Chase is currently seeking a new contract and is scheduled to make a little over …

Mike Leach is not in the College Football Hall of Fame as a head coach. The highly influential innovator who died in 2022 left an enormous imprint on college football. Any reasonable or rational person would conclude Leach deserves to be in the College Football Hall of Fame. Lincoln Riley made the case at Big Ten media days, as College …

C.J. Stroud is entering his second season in the NFL with the Houston Texans, while Jordan Love is entering his second season as the Green Bay Packers’ full-time quarterback. Could either young signal-caller be the 2024 NFL MVP? On Thursday’s edition of “Undisputed,” cohost Keyshawn Johnson made the case for Stroud, who’s second to win NFL MVP honors next season …

How Bears’ wide receiver trio is already showcasing deadly potential in training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Bears’ offense is behind the defense to start training camp, but the possibilities of what it can one day become is clear. “It’s scary. It’s scary,” tight end Gerald Everett said Thursday after practice. “I’m sure …

Oregon Ducks defensive back Daylen Austin, who was charged with a hit-and-run felony that ended with a fatality, will be permitted to play football this fall ahead of his trial date next spring, according to a report from The Oregonian’s James Crepea. Head coach Dan Lanning made this clear on Thursday at the Big Ten Media Days. “Based on all …

Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is holding out of the team’s training camp, as he seeks a new contract extension.  Lamb is slated to earn $17.99 million in 2024. He enters the final year of the rookie contract he signed after becoming the Cowboys’ first-round pick in 2020. He has since established himself as Dak Prescott’s main target …

49ers put Williams on Did Not Report List amid holdout, sign WR originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “49ers Training Camp Live” with Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan at 3 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports App, YouTube and Facebook. The 49ers, missing a couple receivers at the start …

INDIANAPOLIS − Just because the Michigan has become familiar with Indianapolis doesn’t mean it’s become bored with it. On the contrary, the hope for the Wolverines 135 days from Thursday − when first-year coach Sherrone Moore, running back Donovan Edwards, fullback Max Bredeson and safety Makari Paige held court at Big Ten Media Days − is that they’ll be back …

Patriots veteran makes notable observation about Mayo’s coaching style originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jerod Mayo said on his very first day as New England Patriots head coach that he’d do things differently than his predecessor, Bill Belichick. And he’s already putting those words into action. The 38-year-old first-time head coach had made a concerted effort to create a …

INDIANAPOLIS − Just because the Michigan football team has become familiar with Indianapolis doesn’t mean it’s become bored with it. On the contrary, the hope for the Wolverines 135 days from Thursday − when new head coach Sherrone Moore, running back Donovan Edwards, fullback Max Bredeson and safety Makari Paige held court at Big Ten Media Days − is that …

After landing Aaron Rodgers prior to last season, expectations were set at an all-time high for the New York Jets in 2023. However, four snaps into the season opener against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium, the star quarterback ruptured his Achilles tendon and missed the remainder of the season.  The Jets finished the season with a 7-10 record, mostly …