TOPEKA — Football returns in the coming weeks with hard hits and important interceptions, and players across the capital city are ready to leave their mark in the trenches, backfield and secondary. There are first-year players to perennial starters that have caught the eyes of their coaching staff this offseason. Expect big plays from this group of players all season …

The Falcons doubled down on defensive back additions on Monday. In addition to the previously reported signing of Josh Thompson, the team announced the signing of cornerback William Hooper. They waived wide receiver Austin Mack and running back Robert Burns in corresponding moves. The moves come after the Falcons saw safety DeMarcco Hellams and cornerback Harrison Hand get injured in …

Double-digit offers and a swell of 2026 quarterback recruits led to a preseason decision for Jackson Presley. The Kalispell (Mont.) Glacier standout, who threw for more than 3,000 yards and totaled 32 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2023, went public with a pledge to the Boise State Broncos on Monday afternoon. “I took the trip down to Boise and really …

The Colts claimed running back Demetric Felton off waivers, the team announced Monday. The Bears waived Felton on Sunday. Indianapolis waived running back Trent Pennix with an injury designation in a corresponding move. Felton lost 1 yard on his only carry in Saturday’s preseason game against the Bills, seeing action on five snaps. He signed with the Bears on July …

Florida State football returned for its 12th practice on Monday. After completing their two-day road trip to Jacksonville and their second scrimmage, the Seminoles will hold several practices as they prepare for their season opener against Georgia Tech in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic Saturday. Aug, 24, at noon on ESPN. Norvell opened his statement by looking back at …

The Broncos have added depth to their secondary. Denver claimed defensive back Kaleb Hayes off waivers from the Giants, the team announced Monday. Hayes entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2023, signing with the Jaguars. He then spent the 2023 season on the Giants’ practice squad. Hayes finished his collegiate career at BYU, where he started 20 …

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier looks on during the first half during the Florida Gators Orange and Blue Spring Game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, April 13, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun] Ncaa Football Florida Gators Orange Blue Spring Game Billy Napier is entering his third season with the Florida football …

The Steelers were awarded offensive lineman TyKeem Doss off waivers from the Ravens, the team announced Monday. Doss, 24, signed with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2023. Baltimore waived him out of the 2023 preseason but signed him to the practice squad the next day. He did not play a regular-season game as a rookie. Doss signed …

OXFORD ― Ole Miss football transfer portal addition Juice Wells participated enough early in preseason practice to raise eyebrows. More recently, though, he hasn’t done much during practice periods open to the media. Wells has been off to the side wearing a black non-contact jersey for most viewing periods. “I would put him in that category of portal players … …

The Packers not only have not had a 1,000-yard receiver since Davante Adams left, but they haven’t even had one with as many as 800 yards. That has left a question about whether the Packers have a WR1. Whether they need one is another question entirely. Coach Matt LaFleur made clear Monday that he is sick of the questions about …

Oct 13, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) carries the ball for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports USA TODAY Sports released its preseason college football All-American teams on Monday, and Colorado superstar Travis Hunter was featured in two different spots. Hunter, …

Shanahan explains why he’s a ‘fan’ of new 49ers receiver Chosen originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Facing Brandon Aiyuk’s contract hold-in and several injuries all over the field, the 49ers signed receiver Robbie Chosen last week. Chosen faces an uphill climb to make the 49ers’ roster as part of a packed wide receivers room, so his time in …

Sep 9, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Jonathon Brooks (24) reaches out for the ball as Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Deontae Lawson (32) and Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Malachi Moore (13) close at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The pass was ruled incomplete. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr. -USA TODAY Sports We are just 19 days away from the …

Could Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill really beat Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles in a race? Hill thinks so. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Tyreek Hill believes his all-world speed is comparable to that of an Olympic gold medalist. The Miami Dolphins receiver has always been known as one of the fastest players in the NFL. …

Dec 4, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt during the Michigan Wolverines game against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Conference championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Fox Sports broadcaster and college football insider Joel Klatt laid down the law last week, revealing his official preseason top 25 poll …