Lincoln Riley said on Monday evening that two new USC football players who transferred in from Oregon State in the offseason are showing great leadership qualities. “We’ve brought in some guys from a couple of other schools that I think have shown the capability to be outstanding leaders because they have been at their old places,” Riley said. “You think …

USC quarterback Caleb Williams, who declined to participate in any on-field work at the Scouting Combine, is ready to throw today at USC’s Pro Day today. All 32 teams will have representatives at the workout, although 31 teams’ representatives will get more out of evaluating Williams’ teammates. The Bears sent a large contingent to Los Angeles that includes General Manager …

The Saints agreed to terms with offensive tackle Oli Udoh on Tuesday, the team announced. He played under Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak with the Vikings. Udoh was a 2019 sixth-round pick of Minnesota, and he has appeared in 43 games with 18 starts. He started for left tackle Christian Darrisaw in Week 2 last season and played 39 of …

NOTE: This is the first of a three-part series profiling Shelby native and Missouri football standout Ty’ron Hopper as he prepares for the upcoming NFL Draft. Football has taken Ty’Ron Hopper places and provided opportunities one could only dream of. However, the Shelby native isn’t shy about where his competitive spirit derives. “I’ll always remember playing at Shelby City Park. …

The Cardinals are adding an offensive lineman. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Evan Brown has agreed to a one-year deal with Arizona. Pelissero notes the contract is worth $2.35 million. Brown can make up to $2.9 million with incentives. Brown, 27, has spent time with several teams since entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He …

BLOOMINGTON — The Indiana football team is about to embark on a new era under coach Curt Cignetti with a roster that bares little resemblance to the one that closed out the season with a 35-31 loss to Purdue. The Hoosiers only brought back 10 of the 22 players who started last year’s regular-season finale. They lost more than 30 players …

Chase Young will reportedly undergo a neck procedure that will keep him off the field into training camp, according to ESPN. The news comes a day after the defensive end signed a one-year, $13 million deal with the New Orleans Saints on Monday. The Saints and other interested teams were reportedly aware of the injury. Despite the setback, the Saints …

The Bills signed defensive end Casey Toohill to a one-year contract, the team announced Tuesday. They also made official the return of running back Ty Johnson, who signed a one-year deal. Toohill was selected by the Eagles in the seventh round of the 2020 draft. Philadelphia waived him during his rookie season, and Toohill signed with the Commanders to finish …

Former Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White has a busy visit schedule as he searches for his next team. As previously reported, White is visiting with the Rams on Tuesday. But ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports on Tuesday that White has visits lined up with the Titans and Giants for later this week. The Raiders are also expected to meet with White. White, …

STILLWATER — Oklahoma State football is set to have two Friday conference games in 2024, following the announcement Tuesday that the Cowboys’ road trip to BYU will be shifted off the weekend. OSU will face BYU on Friday, Oct. 18, which comes after an open week for the Cowboys. Kickoff time and television coverage for the game have not been …

Rodney Harrison, Devin McCourty share issues with ‘The Dynasty’ series originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston “The Dynasty,” Apple TV+’s docuseries about the New England Patriots’ historic 20-year run, aired its final episode last Friday. At least two Patriots greats weren’t thrilled with how the team was portrayed. Ex-Patriots safeties Rodney Harrison and Devin McCourty shared their reactions to the …

Utah State quarterback Cooper Legas (5) looks to throw during game on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 in Logan, Utah. The Aggies began spring drills Tuesday in Logan. | Tyler Tate, Associated Press College football is back. For a time, at least. Tuesday, Utah State began a five-week spring camp period, during which time the Aggies will participate in 15 practice …

The Vikings have agreed to a one-year deal with a maximum value of $6 million with cornerback Shaq Griffin, Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report reports. The Vikings will be Griffin’s fifth team in eight years, having played four seasons with the Seahawks and two with the Jaguars before splitting time with the Texans and Panthers last season. Houston cut him …

Lincoln Riley isn’t trying to be secretive in this case. He is putting his cards on the table along with offensive line coach Josh Henson. The word is out that Jonah Monheim, USC’s best offensive lineman in 2023, will slide over to the center position for the upcoming 2024 season. The move, coming right before the start of spring football …

WINNERS Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens From an age and workload standpoint, there’s plenty of negative history to reference on running backs who reach this point of Derrick Henry’s career. However, the term “built different” quite literally applies to Henry. Essentially, no running back in NFL history has been constructed like the hulking back, so we can’t be shocked if this …