Greg Jennings once won a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers alongside Aaron Rodgers. But since retiring nearly a decade ago, the former Pro Bowl wide receiver has often criticized his former quarterback, who enters a pivotal 2024 season with the New York Jets as a 40-year-old recovering from a torn Achilles. Rodgers made it clear he understands the …
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John Harbaugh on facing brother Jim Harbaugh in NFL again: ‘It’s so meaningful’ … ‘you do want to win’
For the first time since the 2014 season, the Harbaugh brothers are both coaching in the NFL. Jim Harbaugh returned to the league as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, after spending time in college football as the coach of Michigan. He is scheduled to face his brother, John Harbaugh, when the Chargers play the Baltimore Ravens in …
Read More »Eagles OTAs observations: Our first glimpse of the 2024 squad
Eagles OTAs observations: Our first glimpse of the 2024 squad originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Organized Team Activities are underway at the NovaCare Complex in South Philadelphia. Which means we got to watch some football on Wednesday! While the Eagles actually began their OTAs on Monday, Wednesday was their second practice of the spring but the first open to …
Read More »Colorado shown little respect in USA TODAY Sports’ post-spring re-rank
USA TODAY Sports released its post-spring college football re-rank on Wednesday, and the Colorado Buffaloes were placed fairly low among the 134 Football Bowl Subdivision teams. Standing one tick ahead of New Mexico State and a spot behind South Carolina, the Buffs checked in at No. 76, making them one of the lowest-ranked Power Four programs. Three teams that won …
Read More »Brock Purdy says it’s ‘important’ 49ers bring back Brandon Aiyuk amid contract standoff
Brock Purdy did not have to wait until the end of the 2024 NFL Draft to learn his future, like he did in 2022 when the San Francisco 49ers made him the last overall pick. But the 49ers’ starting quarterback admitted this week that he still watched with anxiety as trade rumors surfaced around his top two wide receivers, Deebo …
Read More »Rams’ Sean McVay won’t comment on Matthew Stafford contract situation, keeping it ‘in-house’
If you want any information or an update on Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford’s contract, you will not get it from head coach Sean McVay. The team is keeping all contract discussions “in-house,” McVay said on Tuesday. Stafford is looking for more guaranteed money for the future and an agreement between the quarterback and the team has yet to …
Read More »Big Ten announces new dates for Oregon football games vs. Michigan State, at Purdue
The Big Ten announced several changes to the conference football slate Wednesday afternoon, highlighting several matchups being moved to Friday night, including two Oregon Duck games this fall. The Ducks’ Oct. 5 home game against Michigan State has been moved to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, and will air on FOX. Oregon’s road contest against Purdue on Oct. 19 will …
Read More »Mark Davis breaks silence on WNBA’s investigation of Aces: Owner says team did ‘absolutely nothing’ wrong
NASHVILLE — The WNBA has yet to speak with Las Vegas Aces owner Mark Davis regarding its most recent investigation into his team, but he’s ready to talk when the league is. One day after the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority announced an unprecedented $1.2 million sponsorship of the dozen Aces, the WNBA announced it was opening an investigation into …
Read More »Roger Goodell clarifies his comments on NFL expanding to 18-game schedule — and whether a change is imminent
Just three seasons into the NFL’s 17-game regular season, conversation around further league expansions continues to simmer. Commissioner Roger Goodell stirred interest during draft week when he floated a hypothetical 18th regular-season game in exchange for reducing NFL teams’ preseason slates from three games to two. “I think we’re good at 17 now,” Goodell told ESPN. “But listen, we’re looking …
Read More »Penn State gets high marks after elite prospect’s official visit
There were a lot of things going on for Penn State in Happy Valley this past weekend. Not only was the town hosting the Elite 11 regionals where top quarterbacks across the country came to try and stamp their ticket to the prestigious final event, but they were also hosting their first official visit in the 2025 class. Originally, James …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes says Chiefs doing ‘whatever we can’ to help Rashee Rice improve on and off the field
Getty Images Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice reported for full participation in organized team activities this week, even while facing multiple criminal charges stemming from a high-speed car crash that occurred in March. On Wednesday, quarterback Patrick Mahomes addressed Rice’s status, saying the team is working to help the wideout become better on and off the field. “It’s …
Read More »USC No. 17 in USA TODAY Sports college football re-rank after spring
The USC Trojans are not found in a lot of top-25 rankings lists before the 2024 college football season. However, Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports is more sold on the Trojans than most. Myerberg has USC at No. 17 in his post-spring re-rank of the teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision. Notable in this is that Myerberg has Michigan …
Read More »Roger Goodell reiterates long-term plan for NFL to have 18-game regular season
An 18-game regular season schedule in the NFL isn’t imminent, but it’s certainly on the league’s mind. Roger Goodell reiterated the league’s interest in possibly extending the regular season by a game when he spoke with reporters at league meetings in Nashville on Wednesday. The NFL commissioner said that while a switch to a longer regular season isn’t imminent, the …
Read More »Andy Reid: They could give us a Tuesday game if they want, we’d be OK there, too
When the NFL’s 2024 schedule was released last week, it revealed that the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs will have a game every day of the week but Tuesday. Head coach Andy Reid was asked about the team’s schedule during his Wednesday press conference and seemed unfazed by it. Reid noted that he didn’t get a heads-up about playing …
Read More »Miami using transfer portal to add major firepower to DL ahead of crucial season for coach Mario Cristobal
Getty Images If Miami struggles to make headway in Year 3 under coach Mario Cristobal, it won’t be because the Hurricanes failed to reinforce their defensive front. The ‘Canes made another splashy addition to their portal class Tuesday night with the commitment of former Tennessee edge rusher Tyler Baron. A four-star transfer according to 247Sports, Baron is the latest impact …
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