This embedded content is not available in your region. On today’s episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde start off the show with a recap of current Georgia quarterback Jaden Rashada’s lawsuit against Florida head coach Billy Napier and Florida collectives. They discuss the implications of the lawsuit, and how it will impact future NIL guardrails. After, they …

Reports about Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford being unhappy about his contract began to surface in late April right around the 2024 NFL Draft that took place April 25 through April 27. Rams head coach Sean McVay reluctantly acknowledged that the reports of Stafford looking for additional contract guarantees were true. Stafford has three years worth $94 million remaining …

While he feels that most of his peers are in favor of a 18-game regular season, New York Giants owners John Mara has his reservations.  “I can’t say I’m necessarily crazy about extending the season,” Mara said, via ESPN. “I worry more about player fatigue and wear and tear on the players moving forward. That’s one of the reasons why …

May 22, 2024, 02:36 PM ET The Los Angeles Kings removed the interim tag and named Jim Hiller as the club’s 30th head coach Wednesday. ESPN’s Kevin Weekes reported that Hiller agreed to a multiyear contract. The Kings fired Todd McLellan on Feb. 2 and tabbed Hiller as the team’s interim head coach. Under Hiller’s watch, the Kings finished the …

While the NFL is the king of American sports with an average of over 17.9 million viewers per game, there are still a few things that will forever prevent it from being as great as college football. What makes college so special compared to the professional level is the passion and traditions. Especially for schools like the Alabama Crimson Tide …

Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter For yet another offseason, the conversation around Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa revolves around his contract. But there’s another recurring theme: his weight change. Last offseason, Tua went viral for how he’d bulked up. This offseason, it’s just the opposite. The quarterback has slimmed back down. It’s all according to the Dolphins’ plan, even if …

Last week, the NFL issued a statement regarding comments made earlier this month by Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker at a commencement ceremony. On Wednesday, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell added nothing new to what was previously said. “His views are not those of the NFL as an organization,” the league said last week. “The NFL is steadfast in our commitment to …

Missouri football has added depth to its linebacker room. South Alabama linebacker Khalil Jacobs has committed to the Tigers, per a post to his Instagram account on Wednesday afternoon. He’ll immediately have some familiarity on the MU staff, as new Mizzou defensive coordinator Corey Batoon also arrived in Columbia from South Alabama this offseason. Jacobs, who is listed at 6 …

At this point in the NFL offseason, just about every team talks itself into contending. It’s spring, after all: the dawn of fresh grass, first practices and new hopes for the upcoming season. But there is perhaps no division that justifies such widespread optimism as the NFC North, which has seen three different champions in the last three years. In …

Getty Images Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams battled a high ankle sprain last season, which caused him to miss nearly a quarter of the season. Williams is on the mend again, and will miss significant time. Head coach Sean McVay said Williams has a foot issue and will be out for the offseason workout program, but is expected to …

For the past few years, Trojans Wire and Ducks Wire have collaborated on a number of projects. Some of them have been podcasts. Some have been Q-and-A sessions. You have seen us do our weekly Pac-12 football game predictions during the season. In 2024, we won’t be able to do any Pac-12 football game predictions, because the conference essentially won’t …

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey didn’t show up for the start of OTAs in San Francisco. Coach Kyle Shanahan tiptoed around the reason(s) for McCaffrey’s absence. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, McCaffrey absence isn’t due to his contract. That doesn’t mean his contract isn’t or won’t be an issue. McCaffrey is due to make $11.8 million this …

Greg Auman NFC South Reporter The Bucs are on their third offensive coordinator in three years, but of all the wrinkles ahead in Liam Coen’s new scheme, one that has generated real excitement is that receiver Chris Godwin will be primarily moving back into the slot — into the role Cooper Kupp played in the same offense when Coen was …

As one of the few schools across the country that have national recruiting pull, Notre Dame football isn’t afraid to offer any prospect in any region. The point was made once again on Wednesday morning, as the Irish offered 2026 Virginia athlete Conner Salmin. The 6-foot, 1-inch and 190-pound prospect isn’t currently ranked by any major service, but his offer …

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter Kellen Moore was hired by the Philadelphia Eagles to fix a growing problem. Their offense, once their strength, didn’t work during their miserable stretch run last season. Nick Sirianni even admitted that it suddenly became “stale.” But when the Eagles’ new offensive coordinator looked at the film, he didn’t just see the dysfunction that contributed …