Texas coach Steve Sarkisian might finally be getting his wish, along with a few other rule changes. Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported Friday that administrators are expected to finalize a recommendation for the adoption of a player-to-coach helmet communication system, the use of tablets for halftime and on the sidelines, and a two-minute warning in college football. “Everybody write an …

Eagles release Kevin Byard, shed huge 2024 salary originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia In what will go down as the least-surprising roster move of the offseason, the Eagles on Friday released veteran safety Kevin Byard, a league source confirmed. The move was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The 30-year-old Byard, acquired from the Titans in October, had one …

Bit by bit, college football is inching closer to mirroring its professional counterpart in operation and structure, and the latest change is coming in the wake of Michigan football’s drama during the 2023 season. The proposed change would add player-to-coach helmet communications to college football, eliminating the use of relaying signs from the sidelines to the huddle using signs. Other …

Gore Jr. details differences between his, father’s running styles originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area INDIANAPOLIS — Frank Gore has worked in the 49ers’ front office in an advisory role for nearly a year. But that does not mean his namesake gets the privilege of any inside information. “Nah, he can’t do that,” said Frank Gore Jr., a draft …

Defensive back depth is a massive priority for the Eagles, and that’ll be the position to watch on Friday at the NFL Scouting Combine. Howie Roseman is looking to retool the roster following Philadelphia’s historic collapse, finishing the season 1-6 after a 10-1 start. There could be decisions on cornerbacks Darius Slay and James Bradberry in the coming days, while …

Darren Waller will return for a second season with the New York Giants after reportedly contemplating retirement following a disappointing 2023 campaign. Waller, 31, missed four games due to injury in 2023 and has been unable to stay healthy on a regular basis since the 2020 season when he was with the Las Vegas Raiders. In 12 games during his …

The Ravens are in Indianapolis for the NFL combine, and GM Eric DeCosta will be front and center to watch the defensive backs and tight ends work out. Cornerback depth will be a massive priority for Baltimore, and there will be changes this offseason with Ronald Darby, Arthur Maulet, and Rock-Ya-Sin all pending free agents. With Day 2 of on-field …

How 49ers passing on Mahomes in 2017 draft led to Purdy selection originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area A seemingly unrelated series of events from the 2017 NFL season eventually led the 49ers to obtain the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, where San Francisco selected quarterback Brock Purdy. As ESPN insider Adam Schefter detailed on the “Pardon …

NORFOLK — Norfolk State started its spring practice bright and early Friday morning at Dick Price Stadium. “After the season we had last year, it feels great to be back out here,” head coach Dawson Odums said. “I really think we return a lot of quality pieces of the puzzle. You know how the world is now, you go through …

Andy Russell, a linebacker who played for the Steelers in the 1960s and 1970s and won two Super Bowl rings, has died at the age of 82. A 1963 16th-round draft pick, Russell earned a starting job in Pittsburgh as a rookie, then missed the next two seasons while serving in the Army. Upon his return in 1966, Russell again …

Tennessee offered a scholarship to 2026 running back prospect Kyshawn Robinson. “The University of Tennessee offered,” Robinson said. The 5-foot-9, 160-pound running back prospect is from Westinghouse Academy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. There are not recruiting rankings currently for Robinson from Rivals, 247Sports, On3 or ESPN. He is recruited by Tennessee secondary coach Willie Martinez. The Vols are one of three …

As Bears interview Caleb Williams, they are the ones with a big question to answer originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago INDIANAPOLIS — The wait for the Caleb Williams show started early Friday morning inside Hall J of the Indiana Convention Center. The doors opened at 6 a.m. with Williams, the presumptive No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL …

Florida Atlantic’s football administration released the schedule for the 2024 season on Thursday, with some notable matchups paving the way for a refreshed campaign in the fall. The Owls start the year on the road at Michigan State on Aug. 31. Here is the complete week-by-week slate, along with five takeaways from the upcoming schedule. Aug. 31: at Michigan State …

Caleb Williams changed his profile picture on his Instagram earlier this month. The photo was of a young Williams wearing a T-shirt with a bear on it. “No, it was not intentional,” the USC quarterback said Friday, chuckling. “I didn’t see the bear on the front. But it was kind of funny when I saw the reports on that.” There …

INDIANAPOLIS — Adonai Mitchell left Georgia football with a pair of national championship wins and a touchdown catch in each of his four playoff games with the Bulldogs. Jermaine Burton earned a natty ring himself with the Bulldogs right here in Lucas Oil Stadium. He’s back for the NFL Combine. He will take part in on-field workouts on Saturday afternoon. …