New Tennessee running backs coach De’Rail Sims liked what he saw on film of Dylan Sampson, but he already knew plenty about the No. 1 ball carrier he’s inheriting. “Me and Dylan actually had a prior relationship. I actually recruited him when I was at the University of Louisville,” Sims said during his introductory news conference Monday. “He’s been really, …

Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter The Chicago Bears were the main topic of NFL Combine week in Indianapolis for a second consecutive year. Why shouldn’t they be? They have the first overall pick in the draft yet again and a quarterback due a sizable amount of money very soon on their roster.  However, a decision on Justin Fields’ future likely …

The New Jersey Devils, struggling to contend in a clogged Eastern Conference a season after winning a playoff round last season, fired coach Lindy Ruff Monday, the team announced. Travis Green, an assistant for Ruff and the former coach of the Vancouver Canucks, was named the club’s interim coach. The announcement was made by Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald, a …

With veteran left tackle Tyron Smith preparing to leave Dallas in free agency, New England is a potential next stop. The Patriots are expected to pursue Smith when free agency opens next week, according to MassLive.com. New England needs a left tackle. Trent Brown’s contract voided and he will almost certainly go elsewhere this offseason, after a season in which …

Memphis football a new running backs coach: Lee Marks. Marks had been the running backs coach at Washington. He will replace Sean Dawkins, who left to become running backs coach at Cincinnati. Marks was previously the running backs coach at Fresno State and Boise State and also served as interim head coach for Fresno State in 2021. Coach Ryan Silverfield …

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter Wide receiver Calvin Ridley was already in line to receive a massive contract this offseason, whether it came from returning to the Jaguars or signing elsewhere as a free agent. But now, he’s at the top of the market.  Star receiver Mike Evans agreed to terms on a two-year, $52 million extension Monday with the …

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After being promoted to head football coach at Jackson State University in December 2022, T.C. Taylor hired 10 on-field coaches and four analysts. One offseason later, Taylor has made another overhaul to the Tigers staff. The Tigers lost four assistant coaches in the offseason after going 7-4 during Taylor’s first season. On Friday, he announced the hiring of five assistants …

PHILADELPHIA — Jason Kelce is walking away from the NFL after 13 seasons as he announced his retirement Monday, but not before establishing himself on the Mount Rushmore of Philadelphia Eagles history. Kelce earned six First-Team All-Pro selections, tied with Chuck Bednarik and Reggie White for the most by a player in Eagles history, and is only one of two centers …

The Denver Broncos are officially moving on from Russell Wilson. Head coach Sean Payton and general manager George Paton announced on Monday that they intend to release Wilson at the start of the new league year on March 13. Parting with Wilson will result in an $85 million cap hit that could be split across two seasons depending on how …

Subscribe to The College Football Enquirer This embedded content is not available in your region. Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by dissecting, debating and destroying all aspects of the latest 14-team CFP proposal. Wetzel makes fun of the 3-3-2-2-1 pitch and why the automatic byes for the Big Ten and SEC are the …

The Minnesota Vikings released running back Alexander Mattison on Monday, with the club continuing to seek solutions to a lagging rushing attack. Mattison was coming off an unremarkable first season as the primary ball carrier and lost the starting job to Ty Chandler for the last four games. Mattison rushed for a career-high 700 yards and had three receiving touchdowns, …

Getty Images There were a lot of people who got a shout out during Jason Kelce’s retirement press conference Monday, and it’s safe to say that if Nick Foles was watching, he’ll probably remember the shoutout he got for the rest of his life.  The former Eagles quarterback got a hilariously inappropriate shoutout from Kelce, and instead of trying to …

USATSI The Denver Broncos have officially made a decision on quarterback Russell Wilson, as the franchise informed the veteran signal-caller that he will be released after the league year begins on March 13. Wilson signed a $245 million multi-year extension that was supposed to carry him through 2028 before even playing a snap for Denver, a decision which came back …

New Tennessee linebackers coach William Inge could’ve followed Kalen DeBoer from Washington to Alabama. He could’ve worn a crimson shirt and praised Nick Saban at a podium in Tuscaloosa. And he could’ve talked about bringing his defensive philosophy to Alabama from the national title game, where Washington lost to Michigan in January. Instead, Inge donned an orange track suit on …