Report: Williams ‘eventually’ will want reworked 49ers contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers don’t shy away from paying players what they deserve, and star left tackle Trent Williams reportedly could be next. During “SportsCenter” on Saturday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that “there are whispers around some in the industry that [Williams] might want a new deal …

This weekend was the first that Notre Dame football held official recruits, and it looks like they did a fantastic job. One of those prospects on campus was 2025 California linebacker Madden Faraimo, a 6-foot, 3-inch and 220-pound star. The Irish coaching staff has made him a priority, especially considering they don’t have much room to add more commitments in …

After landing one of the nation’s top linebackers last week, Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs were back at it on Sunday, adding a new commit to a growing 2025 class. Four-star defensive lineman Christian Garrett announced his commitment to the Bulldogs over Clemson, Tennessee, Georgia Tech, and Southern Cal. Garrett is originally from Bogart, Georgia, just outside of Athens. He …

While serving as the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, Nick Saban created a dynasty, a football program feared by millions. Every season, fans, coaches and players turned their focus to Tuscaloosa to see what Saban and the Tide had going on, so they could do their best impressions of it in hopes that it would bring their program …

It looked like a steal when the Giants sent a third-round pick to the Raiders for tight end Darren Waller. Ultimately, New York got a limited return on its investment. In exchange for both the pick and more than $11 million, Waller appeared in 12 games. He caught 52 passes for 552 yards and scored one touchdown. Waller has been …

Former Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller has retired from the NFL at 31 years old after a single season with the New York Giants. Waller informed the Giants of his decision prior to the start of their minicamp, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports. The Giants confirmed his retirement in a statement Sunday afternoon. “We have great respect for Darren …

In the realm of college football, the transfer portal has become increasingly significant. However, it’s not embraced by everyone. Notably, Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program didn’t take in any transfers during the 2024 cycle. Swinney is known for his limited engagement with the transfer portal, and this year, Clemson had no activity in this area. While they did …

The Detroit Tigers beat the Milwaukee Brewers at Comerica Park on Sunday, 10–2. That was the main attraction at Comerica Park. But during a break in the action, the scoreboard operator took the opportunity to troll a former rival who previously played for another Wisconsin team and support another of the city’s teams, the Detroit Lions. This embedded content is …

Heading into the 2024 college football season, Clemson offensive coordinator Garrett Riley has a huge opportunity to make another stamp as one of the best young coaches in college football.  Expectations were high for year one with Riley, and things were underwhelming. In recent years, people have had less patience for coaches, but one mediocre year of offensive production doesn’t …

The Hurricanes‘ busy month of official visits is already starting to bear fruit. Miami landed a commitment from three-star 2025 cornerback Timothy Merritt, who took an official visit to UM this weekend. Merritt announced his commitment on social media. Merritt, a Birmingham, Alabama, native, picked the Hurricanes over offers from in-state programs like Alabama and Auburn, as well as offers …

Five-star Cleveland Shaker Heights defensive back Trey McNutt had an outstanding visit with USC and could make a decision on his school very soon. USC recruiting is trying to build a lot of depth for the 2025 class, particularly on defense. This would move the needle in the right direction. According to the On3 Industry Rankings, McNutt ranks as the …

Former Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller has retired from the NFL at 31 years old after a single season with the New York Giants. Waller informed the Giants of his decision prior to the start of their minicamp, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports. The Giants confirmed his retirement in a statement Sunday afternoon. “We have great respect for Darren …

Apparently, it comes in threes for the Iowa State Cyclones. In one day, the Cyclone football squad has added three commits to its 2025 class, this time in securing a commitment from Ryver Peppers. Peppers is a three-star recruit from Independence, Missouri. The 5-foot-11, 180 pound running back held offers from Army, Kansas State, Northwestern, Utah and several others. As …

Tight end Darren Waller has made his decision about retirement. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Waller has informed the Giants that he is retiring from football. Reports last week indicated that the Giants expected Waller to make this decision and that they’d know for sure before the start of this week’s mandatory minicamp. Waller joined the Giants last …

After months of contemplating retirement, Darren Waller has finally made a decision. Days ahead of the start of the New York Giants’ mandatory minicamp, the former Pro Bowl tight end has informed the team he is officially hanging up the cleats, according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones. “The passion (for football) has slowly been fading,” Waller admitted in …