The Lions are getting new uniforms, and their highest-paying customers will get dibs on seeing them first. Yes, one of the perks for paying a “hefty” price increase for season tickets is an invitation to see the unveiling of the new uniforms. Via Justin Rogers of the Detroit News, the team has sent an exclusive invitation to season-ticket holders on …

Georgia Tech defensive back Kenan Johnson (10) battles to make a play during game against Louisville, Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. The former Yellow Jacket transferred to Utah in the offseason. | Mike Stewart, Associated Press During a practice this week, new Utah cornerback Kenan Johnson broke on the ball, leaped in the air and, with his body nearly …

York proud of ex-49ers coaches, staff successes around the league originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area ORLANDO, Fla. — It was very evident at the NFL Annual Meeting that the coaching and front office tree of Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch is continuing to grow. Jed York — the 49ers owner and CEO — is proud to help foster …

The makeup of the Texas Tech football offensive line in 2024 has been a source of intrigue ever since Tech coach Joey McGuire said in December that Caleb Rogers, a 42-game starter at tackle, would move inside. Tech coaches will spend the spring deciding whether inside means to center, which Rogers viewed as most likely, or to guard. Vinny Sciury, …

In what has become fairly glaring proof of wink-nod collusion, NFL teams rarely sign restricted free agents from other teams to offer sheets. Basically, they’re as rare as a sighting of a Sasquatch, the Loch Ness monster, or the abominable snowman. One has happened today. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the 49ers have signed Lions tight end Brock …

BYU freshman tight end Ryner Swanson runs a route during spring camp March 08, 2024, in Provo. The four-star recruit has already made quite a splash with coaches and teammates since arriving to Provo. | Jaren Wilkey, BYU Photo BYU’s newest hotshot tight end is seemingly straight out of central casting, which is somehow fitting, considering he grew up not …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz explains why there’s so much intrigue surrounding the 2024 NFL Draft and why the QB rush at the top of the 1st round could mean we see six QBs taken and other top talent pushed to later in the round. Video Transcript JASON FITZ: You could make an argument that the 2024 NFL draft is the …

Ohio State football was on recruiting hot steak recently, but things have cooled off a bit, and Friday afternoon continued with that trend. The Buckeyes were one of six schools that 2025 Texas Running Back, Tory Blaylock, selected from on Friday afternoon, and it was Oklahoma winning out for his commitment. He is a solid recruit, as he ranks as …

The Jets’ defense just got a whole lot better. Gang Green is acquiring All-Pro edge rusher Haason Reddick in a trade with the Eagles, according to multiple reports. The Jets are reportedly sending a conditional 2026 third-round pick to Philadelphia. The 29-year-old joins the Jets on the final year of his contract, which is worth $15.5 million, and is expected …

It’s a big weekend for Ohio State football in regards to recruiting and on Friday night it started off with a BOOM! London Merrit, the Georgia native who currently preps in Florida at IMG Academy, is a 2025 defensive end who committed to the Buckeyes to start off the weekend’s festivities. The 6-foot, 3-inch, 250-pound pass rusher is one of …

Two weeks ago, Eagles edge rusher Haason Reddick agreed to push back a $1 million roster bonus to April 1. It gave the Eagles more time to find a trade partner. On Friday, the Eagles agreed to trade Reddick to the Jets for a conditional third-round pick that could be a second, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. The expectation …

Michigan football has found its new defensive line coach. Lou Esposito, the newly appointed co-defensive coordinator at Memphis, is set to take the job in Ann Arbor, the school announced Friday. Esposito will replace Greg Scruggs, who resigned March 21 – five days after he was arrested in downtown Ann Arbor for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and less than …

Here are the three teams Justin Fields wanted to go to besides Pittsburgh: report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago At the NFL Scouting Combine, Bears general manager Ryan Poles told the media he wanted to “do right by” Justin Fields, in the event the organization decided to trade him elsewhere in favor of a new quarterback. That meant one …

Memphis defensive line coach and co-defensive coordinator Lou Esposito left the Bluff City to become the defensive line coach at Michigan, less than three months after he was hired at Memphis. Michigan officially announced the hiring Friday evening. Esposito joined the Tigers in January after leaving Western Michigan, where he had served as defensive coordinator. He had been tapped to …

Report: 49ers extend RFA offer sheet to Lions TE Brock Wright originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers appear intent on beefing up their tight end corps. San Francisco extended an offer sheet to Detroit Lions restricted free agent tight end Brock Wright, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported Friday, citing sources. The Lions have five days to match …