Feb 29, 2024, 05:53 PM ET Ottawa Senators center Josh Norris will be sidelined “an extended period of time” with an upper-body injury, interim coach Jacques Martin said Thursday. Norris collided with Nashville forward Cole Smith in the second period of Ottawa’s 4-1 loss to the host Predators on Tuesday. “What happened with Josh I’m hoping and praying it’s not …

Purdy’s scouting combine evaluation recalled by ex-49ers exec Peters originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area INDIANAPOLIS — Two years ago, new Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters was at the NFL Scouting Combine evaluating an unknown quarterback named Brock Purdy. The former 49ers executive recalled what he saw from the young quarterback that indicated he had a chance at …

New Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould faces an uphill climb. With the Pac-12 fighting for survival and moving on from ex-commissioner George Kliavkoff, the College Football Playoff reworked its format from a “6+6” model to a “5+7” model that takes away one automatic bid from the 12-team field for an extra at-large spot. That puts Oregon State and Washington State, the …

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter Michael Pittman Jr. will be a Colt in 2024.  That’s what general manager Chris Ballard told Indianapolis media in a scrum Wednesday at the NFL Scouting Combine, minutes after his podium session.  Whether that’s via the franchise tag or an extension remains to be seen. But Ballard said definitely that the receiver isn’t going anywhere. …

Getty Images There could be a dramatic change coming to the way the NFL operates on a down-to-down basis.  According to CBS Sports NFL Insider Jonathan Jones, the league tested optical tracking on line-to-gain rulings at both MetLife Field and Hard Rock Stadium throughout the 2023 season, as well as at the Super Bowl earlier this year. If there is …

Florida continues to pursue one of the top edge rushers in the recruiting class of 2025, Isaiah Gibson out of Warner Robins, Georgia. According to Gators Online, Gibson could visit the University of Florida on both unofficial and official visits over the coming months. “I don’t have anything set in stone, but I plan on getting down there 100 percent,” …

USATSI Laremy Tunsil is on the mend. According to NFL Media, the Houston Texans’ star left tackle recently underwent knee surgery to clean up an issue that arose this season. He is expected to make a full recovery.  Tunsil missed three games due to injury in 2023, all due to the aforementioned knee injury. He sat out each of the …

The NFL’s use of the decidedly low-tech 10-yard chain to measure first downs could be replaced by high-tech optical tracking. The league today revealed that a system to measure first downs electronically has been tested, and that the owners will be presented with information about how the tests went as the NFL considers the possibility of using the tracking instead …

INDIANAPOLIS — Jim Harbaugh extended his arms and smiled before he let out a slight yell. “CJ!,” Harbaugh exclaimed. “Let it rip!” The former Michigan football coach — back where he won his third consecutive Big Ten championship just three short months ago but this time as head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers — embraced Cornelius Johnson in the …

New owner Josh Harris is implementing his way of doing things with the Washington Commanders, and that includes a hands-on approach with a monumental decision the franchise faces in the 2024 NFL Draft. Harris has reportedly taken part in all six of Washington’s meetings with quarterback prospects at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. The Commanders have the second overall pick …

Getty Images Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta knows that his team needs to add talent to its running back room this offseason. At the moment, the only backs under contract are Justice Hill and Keaton Mitchell, the latter of whom is rehabbing from a torn ACL suffered toward the end of the 2023 regular season.  “We need more than …

Getty Images The NFL Combine is a great opportunity for front offices, reporters and fans alike to get to know draft prospects. Every year we are exposed to some interesting opinions. For example, Texas Tech defensive back Tyler Owens doesn’t believe in other planets. We also found a prospect this week who doesn’t believe in birds. Illinois tight end Tip …

Vaughn Dalzell breaks down his best bets in two Big Ten games between Michigan at Rutgers and Ohio State hosting Nebraska. Michigan at Rutgers (-7.5): O/U 138.5 Michigan is at the bottom of the cellar in Big Ten play as they have lost five straight. In the past three road games, Michigan lost by 20, 29, and 14 points. Rutgers …

After taking over as the interim coach following Josh McDaniels’ firing, Antonio Pierce is officially the Las Vegas Raiders head coach. This marks Pierce’s first NFL Combine as a head coach and he is preparing for his first NFL Draft in the role. Tom Telesco is in his first offseason as the team’s general manager and Pierce is hoping the …

Brian Hoyer reveals which QB in 2024 draft would be best fit for Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston There’s a lot that goes into playing quarterback for the New England Patriots. Sure, talent is very important. You have to be able to throw accurately and with power. You need to be able to evade the pass rush. You …