Tom Brady apparently is closer to becoming a minority owner of the Raiders, even if it’s still not clear how the league will navigate the inherent conflict of interest arising from his role with the Raiders and the access he would get as a broadcast at Fox. On Wednesday, Commissioner Roger Goodell said that ownership has addressed the access issue. …

In the weeks leading up to the draft, one of the questions being bandied about was whether the Giants were going to draft a quarterback with the sixth overall pick. There were reports of interest in various quarterbacks, but they ultimately took wide receiver Malik Nabers in a move that kept Daniel Jones in line to be the team’s starter …

The Steelers announced their second addition to the running back group of the week. La’Mical Perine signed to the 90-man roster on Thursday. Jonathan Ward also signed with the team earlier this week. Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren, and Cordarrelle Patterson are also part of the backfield group in Pittsburgh. Perine played in three regular season and three postseason games for …

Lions defensive back Brian Branch was spotted in a walking boot and using a knee scooter while in Detroit for the draft last month and head coach Dan Campbell updated his condition on Thursday. Campbell didn’t specify the exact nature of Branch’s injury, but said the 2023 second-round pick “he had a little cleanup” of something that the team thought …

There is some respect from Rutgers football, who are middle of the pack in the Big Ten in the latest update of the NCAA re-rank from USA TODAY Sports. At No. 47, Rutgers football is in a solid spot within the Big Ten and the Power Five as a whole. Following the end of the regular season, USA TODAY ranked …

Among the things that went into the pro column for quarterback Bo Nix heading into the draft was his experience. Nix was a starter at Auburn before transferring to play the same role at Oregon for the last two seasons. That experience paid off with a stellar 2023 season that wound up making him the 12th overall pick in the …

There is a new media partner for the College Football platform. TNT has agreed to a five-year sublicense with ESPN that will allow for the carrying of select College Football Playoff games. Beginning in 2024, TNT will broadcast two first-round match-ups from the College Football Playoff (CFP). Starting in 2026, TNT will begin broadcasting quarterfinal games in the CFP. The …

Cardinals first-round receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. made if official Thursday, signing his four-year rookie contract with a fifth-year option. “It’s my first job,” Harrison told Darren Urban of the team website. “Ever since I got here, I’ve been telling people I’m going to work. It’s not practice anymore.” The Cardinals have three draft picks left to sign, with first-round defensive …

© Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports Even though the transfer portal has officially been closed since the start of May, there are still some players available. Here is a look at the top five on defense looking for a new home. THIS SERIES: The five best offensive players available in the portal ***** MORE: Biggest QB transfers of the offseason | …

Why James White thinks 2024 Patriots could surprise people originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots are coming off their worst season since 1992, but one former player thinks the team could perform better than expected during the upcoming NFL season. The Patriots finished 4-13 at the bottom of the AFC standings in 2023. The offense was …

Five-star 2025 offensive tackle David Sanders Jr. will unofficially visit Tennessee this weekend, according to Steve Wiltfong of On3. Tennessee, Ohio State, Alabama, South Carolina, Clemson and Georgia are Sanders Jr.’s top six schools in his recruitment. Sanders Jr. is a consensus five-star and ranks as the No. 2 overall national prospect. He ranks as the No. 1 offensive tackle and No. 1 …

The Chicago Bears seemed like they were set up to be an offseason darling. The Bears were pretty good late last season, then had a splashy offseason. They built up their receiver room. They drafted quarterback Caleb Williams with the first overall pick. There is a lot of excitement in Chicago for this Bears season. That excitement does not extend …

During the 2024 campaign, Rutgers football will have more eyes on it than ever before. Rutgers football will be part of the Fox College Football Friday package for two Big Ten games. Rutgers is set to take on Washington (Sept. 27, 8 p.m. ET) and travel to the West Coast to take on USC (Oct. 25, 11 p.m. ET) in …

The Lions made a big jump from out of the playoffs to division champions in 2023, but their run ended in the NFC Championship Game against the 49ers. Coming into this season, the Lions have the fourth-best odds to win the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history. Head coach Dan Campbell isn’t setting the stakes for the …

Twenty years after their last football collision, neighbors Delaware and Maryland will meet again. The Blue Hens will visit the Terps at SECU Stadium in College Park on Sept. 2, 2028, UD announced Thursday. Maryland Terrapins quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) runs by Ohio State defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau (44) at SECU Stadium. Maryland joins a growing list of Power 4 …