Derrick Henry may not have played his last down for the Titans after all. While the odds of them re-signing him are unlikely, Tennessee has not completely closed the door on the idea, according to ESPN.  At it currently stands, Henry is slated to join the list of notable running backs who will officially be free agents on Wednesday. Along …

49ers safety Brown honored with key to city of NJ hometown originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers fell short in Super Bowl LVIII, but safety Ji’Ayir Brown still left his rookie season with some prestigious hardware. Brown — selected by the 49ers in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft — received a key to the …

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The linebacker position represents the biggest question mark on the Arkansas football roster. After a handful of departures in the transfer portal, the Razorbacks’ linebackers have just 41 combined tackles in their collegiate careers. But Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman is happy with what he’s seen from the group through two spring practices. Pittman knows it would …

The days leading up to the 2024 NHL trade deadline included some massive swaps, with contending teams hoping to bolster their Stanley Cup Playoff chances, and rebuilding teams looking to add to their draft capital and prospect pools. Friday’s final flurry included 23 completed trades featuring 33 players, none more of a shock than the Vegas Golden Knights acquiring All-Star …

Getty Images Friday has been a notable day for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Along with free agent quarterback Russell Wilson visiting their facility, Pittsburgh also released former All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson. Several hours after that news broke, the Steelers cut former Pro Bowl receiver Allen Robinson II.  Releasing Robinson saves the Steelers $10 million against the salary cap.  Initially, it appeared the Steelers …

The Dallas Cowboys have edged out the Philadelphia Eagles as the betting favorites to win the NFL’s NFC East division for the 2024-25 season … for now. Since the 2020-21 season, the two teams have traded the division title with each other, with the Cowboys most recently winning it in 2023-24. Will the Cowboys make it back-to-back, or will the …

Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall watches during game against Miami, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Mendenhall was rated a top Group of Five coach, ahead of his first season leading New Mexico. | Lynne Sladky Bronco Mendenhall has yet to coach at game at New Mexico, but he is nonetheless considered one of the best coaches at the …

Bears earn zero compensatory picks for 2024 NFL draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Each year the NFL sends 32 compensatory picks for the upcoming NFL draft between rounds 3-7. The picks are delivered for a variety of reasons, and there’s no cap on how many picks a team can get. This year, the Bears were elected zero compensatory …

The Baltimore Ravens have signed franchise defensive tackle Justin Madubuike to a four-year extension, the team announced Friday.  The extension is a $98 million deal that includes $75.5 million total in guarantees and $53.5 million at signing, per ESPN.  “We are pleased to announce a four-year extension with Justin Madubuike,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said, via the team’s X …

The 2026 class is just getting started with the recruiting process but there are already many storylines at every position. We continue a weeklong series breaking down the top players at each spot now moving to the defensive linemen. THIS SERIES: Breaking down the top QBs in the 2026 class | RBs | WRs/TEs | OL ***** MORE: Biggest weekend …

Getty Images Mac Jones’ time with the New England Patriots appears to be running out. Teams have been calling to inquire about the former first-rounder and the Patriots appear open to the idea of trading him, according to NFL Media.  This shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise. Jones was benched late in the 2023 season as his play …

When Mike Tyson returns to the ring this summer for his first fight in nearly four years, Le’Veon Bell isn’t expecting things to go well for the one-time “Baddest Man on the Planet.” The former Steelers running back, who has dabbled in boxing since leaving the NFL, thinks that Tyson’s fight against Jake Paul is going to end with Tyson …

P.J. Fleck’s amended contract, which will earn the Gophers football coach an additional $5.7 in retention bonuses should he stay with Minnesota through the 2029 season, was approved by the Board of Regents on Friday. However, the contract didn’t pass by a 10-2 vote until after the regents had notable discussions on the value of big-money college football and a …

The younger brother of Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been sentenced to six months’ probation in a case alleging an assault on a woman. Jackson Mahomes, 23, appeared Thursday for his sentencing hearing via video conference and pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor count of battery, according to online court records. Following his sentence, Jackson Mahomes …

The Bears signed wide receiver Collin Johnson to a contract extension and signed defensive back Tavarius Moore on Friday, the team announced. Johnson, 26, was scheduled to become a free agent next week. He joined the Bears’ practice squad on Oct. 10 and played three games, making one catch for 11 yards. He saw action on 40 offensive snaps and …