Report: 49ers inquired about Jefferson trade with Vikings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers reportedly thought about making another splash by acquiring another superstar player this offseason. The rich only would have gotten richer. Months before superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson agreed to a historic four-year, $140 million contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, making …

FRISCO, Texas — Tuesday presented current Dallas Cowboys coaches and players their first opportunity to express their emotions and thoughts about the “sudden” death of Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive lineman Larry Allen, who died while on a family vacation in Mexico on Sunday.  Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy made sure to start the team’s mandatory minicamp off with a …

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti didn’t downplay the importance of landing cornerback D’Angelo Ponds during the spring transfer window. “He’s a big get,” Cignetti said, speaking to reporters ahead of an NIL-related event at Huber’s Orchard and Winery on May 29. Cignetti would know better than anyone having coached Ponds in 2023. The then-James Madison defender took home freshman …

The NFL’s offseason workout program is in full swing with teams putting a bow on OTAs and starting to open up minicamp before the summer break. These workouts are the initial pieces of the foundation that each club is starting to lay out, and it could reveal some unsung heroes who could prove to be household names this season.  In …

Getty Images Wide receiver Treylon Burks has been a major headline during Tennessee Titans OTAs and minicamp. DeAndre Hopkins told reporters that the former first-round pick is “one of the most athletic people I’ve ever played with,” while Calvin Ridley called Burks a “freak” who reminded him of Julio Jones and Terrell Owens. New head coach Brian Callahan has also …

Alabama football pulled off a big-time flip on Wednesday, landing quarterback Keelon Russell. The four-star had been committed to SMU before committing to the SEC juggernaut. It is a big-time recruiting win for Alabama to not just land the consensus four-star recruit but to flip him from his hometown school. 247Sports has Russell as the No. 39 player in the …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 5, 2024, 10:30 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Stanley Cup Final will be broadcast in American Sign Language for the first time by way of an alternate stream available in the U.S. and Canada. The NHL and P-X-P have created “NHL in ASL,” which will be available on ESPN+ and Sportsnet+ for …

Heading into the 2024 season, the Jets have made a series of moves to improve the state of their roster and overall depth, but are they ready to compete for a playoff spot? In this series, we’ll break down the depth chart for every position group. This time, we’ll go in-depth at the defensive line positions… Projected depth chart Starters: …

The first preseason college football magazine was published last week. It wasn’t especially complimentary to Tennessee. Lindy’s Sports ranked the Vols seventh in the SEC. But that ranking could be more reflective of the conference’s strength than Tennessee’s shortcomings. The Vols were ranked 15th nationally, which tells you the nation’s most formidable conference has become even stronger with the addition …

Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys have a few superstars waiting to sign what could be record-breaking deals, including Micah Parsons. Once thought to be an inside or outside linebacker, Parsons quickly emerged into one of the most ferocious pass rushers in the NFL, and expects to surpass Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson in being the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL …

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Last year, Tank Dell of the Texans, Keeanu Benton of the Steelers, and Colts receiver Josh Downs were a few of the AFC rookies picked after Day 1 who were key players on their respective teams right away. In 2022, Breece Hall and Dameon Pierce were AFC Day 2 picks who played like first-rounders in Year 1 in the NFL. The …

A five-star offensive line prospect will officially visit the Nebraska campus this weekend. Douglas Utu is an interior offensive lineman and member of the class of 2025. Utu currently plays for Bishop Gorman High in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is the No. 2 player in Nevada for the class of 2025 and the No. 3 interior offensive lineman nationwide. The …

The best running back in football is also one of the best offensive weapons. With $11.8 million in 2024 compensation, Christian McCaffrey isn’t paid that way. He now will be. Or at least closer to it. Per a league source, the 49ers and McCaffrey have reached agreement on a two-year extension. He’s now under contract for the next four years. …

Rivals national recruiting analyst John Garcia Jr. is joined by national recruiting director Adam Gorney, national recruiting analyst Sam Spiegelman and Russell Johnson of JacketsOnline.com to tackle three topics and determine whether they believe each statement is FACT or FICTION. MORE FACT OR FICTION: Trey McNutt is a near lock to Ohio State ***** CLASS OF 2024 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | …