In the aftermath of last month’s $4.7 billion antitrust verdict against the NFL in the Sunday Ticket case (which, if it stands, will become $14.1 billion), the NFL said the liability won’t directly impact the salary cap. More recently, Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal reported that several owners are considering foisting some of the financial responsibility onto the players. …

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule received praise from one of college football’s top analysts. ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit appeared on the Pat McAfee show earlier in the week. While discussing the current landscape of college football, Herstreit was asked about the Husker head coach and his early work at Nebraska. The analyst believes that Rhule is a perfect fit for college …

The Dolphins announced a veteran addition to their linebacking corps on Saturday. They have signed Curtis Bolton to their 90-man roster. Quarterback Gavin Hardison was waived to make room for Bolton in Miami. Bolton played in 23 games for the Raiders over the last two seasons and saw almost all of his playing time on special teams. He was credited …

The National Football League is right in the middle of revealing their list of the Top 100 Players of 2024 as training camps begin. But the NFL puts a unique twist on their list, revealing players in increments of ten and allowing the athletes to vote to make up the list. On Friday, the first former Oklahoma Sooner made his …

Ryan Tannehill isn’t in an NFL training camp for the first time in over a decade and he doesn’t sound like he’s too upset about it. Tannehill was benched by the Titans in favor of Will Levis last season and there hasn’t been word of interest in his services as a free agent over the last few months. During an …

Auburn is adding an elite talent to its 2025 recruiting class, as four-star cornerback and top-40 overall prospect Blake Woodby announced his commitment to the Tigers today. The Saint Frances Academy (Baltimore, Maryland) star was back on Auburn’s campus this weekend for the program’s “Big Cat Weekend” event and made the decision to pledge to the Tigers while on campus. …

Saquon Barkley’s new home is located roughly two hours from his old one, as the star running back left the New York Giants for the Philadelphia Eagles in free agency. Is Barkley motivated to make the Giants regret letting him walk? While saying that Barkley is “explosive,” Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts hinted that the running back is thrilled to still …

Nate Davis pulled from Bears practice after injury in individual drills originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears right guard Nate Davis left Saturday’s practice early with what appeared to be a leg strain. Davis suffered the injury in individual drills, and didn’t participate for the rest of the day. “When a guy strains something during that time, we always …

AUBURN — A top-100 player in the Class of 2025 has committed to Auburn football. Four-star cornerback Blake Woodby pledged Saturday to the Tigers at Big Cat Weekend. The 5-foot-10.5, 175-pound Woodby is rated by the 247Sports Composite as the No. 100 player in 2025. He’s also tabbed as the No. 11 cornerback in the nation, and the No. 3 …

The New York Jets have signed 2024 UFL MVP and former Birmingham Stallions breakout quarterback Adrian Martinez, the team announced Saturday. Martinez led the league in rushing yards (528) during the regular season, while finishing tied for second in passing touchdowns (15) and third in passing yards (1,749). Despite not starting the season as the Stallions’ starter, the 24-year-old signal-caller …

The Rams signed cornerback Jerry Jacobs on Saturday. He started 12 games last season and had a career-best three interceptions. (Tyler Kaufman / Associated Press) The Rams, befallen by injuries in the defensive backfield, added depth at cornerback by signing free agent Jerry Jacobs, the team announced Saturday. Jacobs, 26, played three seasons for the Detroit Lions. He is expected …

Landing an Alabama-based recruit isn’t the easiest task for Florida with two in-state SEC programs to compete with, but the Gators made decent progress with  Benjamin Russell (Alexander City, Ala.) wide receiver Cederian Morgan on Thursday when he visited the Swamp for the first time. Florida toured Russell around the school and let him sit on some of the team’s …

Bears training camp observations: Caleb Williams, offense struggle in sluggish day in pads originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Seven days into camp and Bears head coach Matt Eberflus is done talking about the potential of the 2024 team. What matters now is not what can be but what this group gets out of the effort …

Louis Passarello, one of Colorado’s few pre-Deion Sanders “Original Buffaloes,” has decided to medically retire from college football, according to BuffZone’s Brian Howell. The 6-foot-5, 250-pound tight end spent three seasons with the Buffs but never saw playing time, largely due to multiple injuries. Coming off a standout spring camp in 2023, he suffered a season-ending knee injury that ultimately …

49ers guard Burford expected to miss three weeks with broken hand originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ offensive line was dealt a blow during the first week of training camp. Right guard Spencer Burford has a broken right hand, coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters in Santa Clara on Saturday, noting the team still is deciding whether or …