Left tackle Tristan Wirfs reported to the Buccaneers’ facility for the start of their mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, but another veteran member of the team decided not to join him at the workout. Edge rusher Randy Gregory is not in attendance on Tuesday. Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles told reporters during a press conference that it is an unexcused absence …

The Army football team has earned seven spots on the Preseason All-American Athletic Conference all-star team, as named by Athlon Sports magazine. Safety Max DiDomenico and lineman Brady Small were named to the second team defense and offense, respectively. Third-team choices included linebacker Kalib Fortner on defense and running backs Tyrell Robinson and Kanye Udoh on offense. Fourth-team spots included …

Two of the NFL’s first-year head coaches will prepare for their debut seasons by practicing with each other. The Seahawks and Titans announced that they will hold joint practices ahead of a preseason game in Nashville this summer. The teams will work out together on August 14 and 15 before playing on August 17. It is the 12th time that …

Jun. 12—Two South Coast students were among 14 student-athletes awarded scholarships at the recent Oregon Athletic Coaches Association banquet in Eugene. Charles Shorb of Powers was one of eight students to receive the student/athlete scholarship while Emma Spalding of North Bend received a Coach Dave Johnson Scholarship. In all, the 14 students were awarded $25,000 in scholarships. Bandon High School …

Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton said he would attend the team’s mandatory minicamp, and he has kept his word. Sutton showed up for work today, according to James Palmer. Although he wants a new contract and has skipped all of the Broncos’ voluntary offseason work, he said he still loves playing for the Broncos and is hoping to get a …

Wisconsin football flipped Minnesota class of 2025 defensive line commit Torin Pettaway on Tuesday. Pettaway had originally committed to the Badgers back in January before flipping to the Gophers in March. His rollercoaster recruitment has now led him back to the Badgers. Related: Wisconsin updated class of 2025 commitments after flipping DT Torin Pettaway The in-state defensive lineman is 247Sports’ No. …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and NFL writer Frank Schwab break down what Aaron Rodgers’ two unexcused absences from mini camp could mean for the Jets moving forward this season. Hear the full conversation on the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Speaking of things, uh that we’re not …

The countdown to the beginning of Nebraska’s 2024 season is down to 81 days, bringing Huskers tight end Ismael Smith Flores into the player spotlight. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound tight end out of Crowley, Texas is entering his second season with the program after redshirting in his true freshman season last year, not appearing in any games. As a prospect, Smith …

Haason Reddick wants a new contract. No, he wasn’t thrilled with his usage in Sean Desai/Matt Patricia‘s defense last year (48 snaps in coverage), but the root of his frustrations, and the primary reason he asked the Eagles to trade him, was because he wasn’t happy with his current deal. Reddick’s current contract pays him $15 million annually. Nick Bosa …

Ohio State is losing a top recruiting staffer during a busy month for official visits. Erin Dunston, an assistant athletic director for football recruiting and events, has left the program, a school spokesman confirmed Tuesday. 247Sports reported Dunston, who had managed the Buckeyes’ on-campus recruiting for the last three years, was to be hired as Michigan’s director of operations. Jul …

The Commanders aren’t the only team with interest in UFL kicker Jake Bates. Three other teams have requested to host Bates, with the Packers, Lions and Ravens wanting on his itinerary, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. The Packers drafted Anders Carlson in the sixth round of the 2023 draft, but after he missed five extra points and six field goals, …

The Commanders aren’t the only team with interest in UFL kicker Jake Bates. Three other teams have requested to host Bates, with the Packers, Lions and Ravens wanting on his itinerary, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. The Packers drafted Anders Carlson in the sixth round of the 2023 draft, but after he missed five extra points and six field goals, …

The USC football program has joined the race for Independence High School defensive back Nick Reddish from Charlotte. The Class of 2026 prospect announced a verbal offer from the Trojans this month. Reddish is the younger brother of three-star signee Quentin Reddish of Virginia Tech from the 2024 class last season. Nick Reddish is a 5-foot-11 and 185-pound four-star defensive …

The Cowboys wrapped up their on-field offseason work with last week’s mandatory minicamp and they took care of a little more business on Tuesday. The team announced the signing of second-round pick Marshawn Kneeland. He is the eighth and last of their eight draft picks to sign a four-year rookie contract with the team. Kneeland started 23 games on the …

THE FLATS – Georgia Tech athletics mourns the loss of legendary former director of athletics Dr. Homer Rice, who died on Monday at the age of 97. Rice was the Yellow Jackets’ athletics director from 1980-97. Under his leadership, Georgia Tech revitalized its athletics program, highlighted by winning its fourth football national championship in 1990. Tech’s men’s basketball team won …