The Chiefs have second-round offensive tackle Kingsley Suamataia under contract. Suamataia signed his four-year rookie deal Monday, according to the team’s transactions page. His signing leaves only first-round receiver Xavier Worthy unsigned, with five other picks having previously signed. Suamataia is competing with Wanya Morris, a third-round pick in 2023, for the starting left tackle job. The Chiefs did not …

USC knows quality when it sees it. Consider 6-foot-4, 215-pound incoming sophomore tight end Mark Bowman from Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana (California). Bowman has received an offer from the USC Trojans. The 16-year-old — dubbed “Baby Brock Bowers” — also wears No. 19 and reminds a lot of people of the three-time All-American and first-round NFL draft pick. …

49ers receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings are not present for the team’s organized activities Tuesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. Aiyuk’s absence was expected. He is seeking a contract extension, and Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that the sides are not close in talks. Aiyuk is not expected at any of the voluntary work. It …

Following the news that legendary head coach Nick Saban would be retiring as the leader of the Alabama Crimson Tide football program, several players decided it was time to move on from Tuscaloosa—one of the notable being offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor. After spending just a couple of months back home with the Iowa Hawkeyes, Proctor changed his mind and announced …

Hesperia (California) Oak Hills High School has an exciting prospect. 2025 four-star running back Karson Cox has committed to the UCLA Bruins and Deshaun Foster over crosstown rival USC. UCLA won the recruitment over a few other schools as well: Arizona State, SMU, Kansas and Oklahoma State. The 6-foot-0, 190-pound Cox averaged over 10 yards per carry with over 2,500 …

Justin Fields speaks on Ryan Poles, Steelers trade in first Pittsburgh press conference originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago When the Bears traded up to select Justin Fields with the No. 11 overall pick of the 2021 draft, the idea was that he would be the man to end decades of ineptitude at quarterback. Obviously, things didn’t work out that …

• Hosts: Tony Garica (@RealTonyGarcia) and Rainer Sabin (@RainerSabin) • Editor: Robin Chan • Executive producer: Kirkland Crawford • Producer: Andrew Birkle • Email: apgarcia@freepress.com Apple Podcasts | Spotify On this episode: As things quiet down for the summer, Rainer and Tony sit down to answer the five biggest questions facing Michigan football this season. Of course, the biggest question starts at the quarterback position, but what might this offense look like …

Yahoo Sports NFL writer Charles McDonald is joined by The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz to discuss Atlanta’s offseason and their decision to draft Michael Penix Jr. instead of a defensive player. Hear the full conversation on “The Exempt List with Charles McDonald” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View …

Spring football continues for Southwest Florida football teams, and the New-Press and Naples Daily News will keep you up to speed on local team’s outlooks, key departures, and names to keep an eye on for the 2024-25 season. Here’s a look into the games being played on Wednesday, May 22. Gulf Coast at Everglades (Miramar) The Gulf Coast Sharks compete …

Packers wide receiver Christian Watson and cornerback Eric Stokes have both suffered multiple hamstring injuries in their brief NFL careers. This offseason, they saw specialists in an attempt to fix their ongoing problems. Along with members of the Packers’ training staff, Watson and Stokes went to Badger Athletic Performance, which in 2021 received a $4 million grant from the NFL …

Penn State football will be getting all of its $700 million home renovation over the next three years. The university’s board of trustees, as expected, voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to approve the bulk of a Beaver Stadium facelift − a massive expenditure that will re-make the West side of the 64-year-old building. The vote passed by a 26-2 margin with three …

Earlier this week, Panthers coach Dave Canales said prime-time games have to be earned. That’s partially true. A perennially sluggish team can acquire prime-time games by landing a big-name player, like Aaron Rodgers. It made the Jets an attractive team last year, even though they haven’t been to the playoffs since 2010. It got them six primetime games in 11 …

Former NFL quarterback and current ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky gave Ohio State football another recruiting pitch on Tuesday’s edition of “The Pat McAfee Show.” Orlovsky was asked about an NFL rookie quarterback’s mindset and communication skills during organized team activities and mini camps, and how much a rookie can retain during the transition from college football to the pros. “One …

Through his first two seasons, Packers receiver Christian Watson has experienced multiple hamstring issues. Watson has seen a specialist this offseason with the hope of solving them. And recently, Green Bay’s passing game coordinator Jason Vrable noted that Watson is “in a great place now” with his hamstring. During his Tuesday press conference, head coach Matt LaFleur said “time will …

When Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko was hired back in November, One of his primary goals was securing as many early commitments as possible the 2025 recruiting class, as four-star linebacker Kelvion Riggins became the first prospect to choose the Aggies under Elko’s new leadership. Still viewed as an underrated prospect, Riggins is a high motor down hill backer …