Eric Williams NFC West Writer The choice in signing with the San Francisco 49ers was a simple one for veteran pass-rusher Leonard Floyd. “I’m just happy to be on their side, going against anybody else now,” Floyd told reporters. The 31-year-old Floyd is familiar with the NFC West from his three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, which includes winning …

Bears make DeAndre Carter free agent signing official originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Chicago Bears have made it official, signing return specialist DeAndre Carter to a one-year contract Tuesday. Carter is expected to compete for a roster spot during training camp, with Velus Jones and Dante Pettis likely battling for the return role at Halas Hall. In 17 …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 18, 2024, 01:05 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. SUNRISE, Fla. — Win or lose, the Edmonton Oilers are headed home after Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night. It’s become their stated mission to force the Florida Panthers to join them. “Drag them back to Alberta” has become an unofficial …

It is a natural source of intrigue for every college football season: How will the timing of various big games affect the outcome? USC and Michigan are wondering how the Sept. 21 placement of their 2024 football game will tip the scales — if at all — in one direction or another. One of the more notable and well-established examples …

Getty Images The 2023 NFL season came to a close after the Kansas City Chiefs won their second consecutive Super Bowl. Free agency is in the rearview mirror, as is the 2024 NFL Draft. Even OTAs and minicamps are over with. Now, teams are well into offseason preparations for the next season, and the next step is training camp. They’ll try their …

The first UFL season is in the books, and it was the Birmingham Stallions who won their third-straight title with a 25-0 win over the San Antonio Brahmas. Now that spring football is over, the stars of the UFL can sign with NFL teams and participate in upcoming training camps. A number of UFL players have received workout requests from …

Michigan football, in 2024, owns a very clear-cut identity. The Wolverines will play old-school football based on defense, running the ball, and field position. College football has moved toward a more wide-open style of play in the 21st century. The game is more of a quarterback-centric sport with spread passing concepts and higher scores, but Michigan in 2024 is poised …

Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter Green Bay did it again. They ushered in their third-straight franchise quarterback in three decades. Jordan Love took the youngest team in the NFL to the divisional round of the NFC playoffs with a wild-card drubbing of the Dallas Cowboys on the way there. In the final eight games of the regular season, Love threw …

One of the UFL’s best players is headed to the NFL. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, linebacker Willie Harvey Jr. plans to sign with the Cowboys. Harvey, 28, recently worked out for Dallas. He was an All-UFL selection after making 78 tackles in 10 games to lead the league. He also finished No. 1 among all linebackers in tackles …

It is one of the more interesting talking points connected to USC football as the Trojans move into the Big Ten Conference this year: How much of an impact will the weather have on the Trojans in mid- and late-season games? To be clear, we’re not really going to learn much about USC and the weather factor this year. The …

Getty Images Prior to the 2022 season, the NFL adjusted its uniform rules to allow teams to wear a second helmet during the season. On Tuesday, the Baltimore Ravens unveiled a new alternate purple helmet that will surely get NFL fans talking. This new purple helmet sports the Ravens’ alternate logo and gold trim, as well as a gold face …

Getty Images The Miami Dolphins have added some veteran depth along their defensive line as they have signed veteran defensive end Calais Campbell to a deal, the team announced Tuesday. The specific terms of the contract that is bringing Campbell to South Beach were not immediately disclosed.  The 37-year-old is set to enter his 17th season in the league and this …

Getty Images At least two teams reportedly tried trading for Denver Broncos star Patrick Surtain II during the 2023 NFL season. Now entering his fourth year with the team and eligible for a long-term contract extension, the Pro Bowl cornerback has finally addressed rumors of his availability, telling The Denver Gazette this week that he never envisioned leaving Mile High …

CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco unveiled his list of the top 100 NFL players entering the 2024 season, counting down the league’s best of the best at multiple positions. But before these stars were owning the game on Sundays, they had to make a name for themselves and improve their stock at the collegiate level.  There are a few college programs …

Jun 18, 2024, 11:42 AM ET The Carolina Hurricanes are sticking with Eric Tulsky as their general manager. The Hurricanes said Tuesday they have taken the interim tag off and officially promoted Tulsky to GM, a move that followed Don Waddell stepping down May 24 and later taking over the front office for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Tulsky, who has …