USATSI Safety Jordan Whitehead is back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team that drafted him, after a short stint with the New York Jets. The 27-year-old was taken in the fourth round of the 2018 draft by the Bucs, but they let him go in free agency after four years with the team. This offseason, they got him back …

Davis not concerned about Hall of Fame chances as eligibility looms originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Vernon Davis will become eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame next year, but the former 49ers tight end isn’t too concerned about his chances to be enshrined with the Class of 2025. “If it’s meant for me, then it will …

Notre Dame football already had the No. 1-ranked recruiting unit in the class of 2025. It just got even stronger with the commitment of one of the top cornerbacks in the nation. Mark Zackery IV, a four-star CB out of Ben Davis (Indianapolis, Ind.), committed to Notre Dame over the weekend. In an interview with the Indy Star, Zackery said he had known …

Tom Brady achieved nearly everything imaginable in his NFL career, winning seven Super Bowl titles, three league MVPs and quarterbacking a team to an undefeated regular season. But there’s one thing he didn’t do that one of the top challengers to his status as the most accomplished quarterback in NFL history has a chance to accomplish in 2024: three-peat. Patrick …

Getty Images Brandon McManus and the Jacksonville Jaguars are being sued by two women who allege McManus sexually assaulted them during the team’s overseas flight to London last year, according to court documents obtained by ESPN. The two women, identified as Jane Doe I and Jane Doe II, filed the lawsuit in Duval County (Florida) Circuit Civil Court on Friday.  McManus, …

Dr. Scott Lynch, a former orthopedic consultant and director of medicine for Penn State athletics, testified in front of Dauphin County Court over the weekend about a fractious relationship with Nittany Lions coach James Franklin that worsened from 2018-19, according to PennLive. Lynch is suing Dr. Kevin Black, who served as his supervisor at Penn State, and Penn State Health, …

Like Ohio State football has done in the past and will continue to, recruiting Florida prospects has become an extremely important component in its success. The Buckeyes have signed a top-100 prospect from the state every cycle since 2022, and already have linebacker Tarvos Alford committed to extend the streak. Ohio State’s coaching staff doesn’t just want one Florida linebacker, …

The NFL’s Sunday Ticket feature has raised antitrust issues since its inception 30 years ago. In only nine days, the NFL will defend the product at trial. As recently noted by Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal, the landmark litigation comes to a head starting on June 5. The basic argument is that the NFL’s broadcast antitrust exemption doesn’t allow …

Why DB coach views rookie Green as ‘upgrade’ to 49ers’ secondary originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Defensive backs coach Daniel Bullocks believes 49ers rookie cornerback Renardo Green has the potential to be as versatile as Deommodore Lenoir. The second-round pick of the 2024 NFL Draft already has been challenged by Bullocks and the coaching staff, …

The Texas Longhorns crack another top 25 poll following spring football. Once again, Texas is given a No. 3 ranking in the nation. On3 Sports’ Jesse Simonton ranked the top teams out of spring camp. The list is fairly ranked. Here’s a look at eleven Power Four teams who would make the playoff on the list. Georgia Bulldogs (SEC champion) …

When the first (erroneous) reports emerged regarding #Deflategate, my wife and I had a conversation about it, which went something like this. Wife: “What’s the issue?” Me: “They say someone took air out of footballs.” Wife: “Why would they do that?” Me: “To make it easier to grip.” Wife: “What’s the benefit of it?” Me: “Makes it easier to throw.” …

Getty Images Kenny Pickett is entering a new phase in his NFL career. The former first-round pick entered the league as the future franchise cornerstone of the Pittsburgh Steelers under center, but fast forward a few seasons later and he’s now serving as the backup to Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia.  The Eagles traded for Pickett back in mid-March after the …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 27, 2024, 01:34 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba has been fined $5,000 for elbowing Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final on Sunday. It’s the maximum fine allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance …

There have been rumors New England Patriots edge rusher Matt Judon may be seeking more money. However, he makes it clear he’s not willing to lose any to make a statement about his contract. The veteran linebacker confirmed he’ll be at the team’s mandatory minicamp, saying he does not want to be fined for missing it. “Hell, yeah. I ain’t giving no …

Earlier this month, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow appeared to be ramping up his offseason workouts. After an injury-plagued 2023 season that saw him deal with a calf issue to begin the year and then land on injured reserve thanks to a torn ligament in his wrist that required season-ending surgery, it was an encouraging sign as Cincinnati headed into …