nflnews

Tao Johnson’s unique path to free safety has prepared him for the moment

Utah Utes cornerback Tao Johnson (15) warms up for the Utah-UCLA college football game in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. In his first season since switching from offense to defense, Tao Johnson showcased his versatility. Johnson started 12 games at nickelback for Utah in 2023, playing in all 13 of the Utes’ contests, and spent the majority …

Read More »

Steelers’ Patrick Queen to embrace villain role against Ravens: ‘I’m looking to do some stuff to them’

This year’s NFL free agency period has featured plenty of players signing with former rivals. Calvin Ridley left the Jacksonville Jaguars for the Tennessee Titans, Saquon Barkley ditched the New York Giants for the Philadelphia Eagles and Dan Quinn stole several Dallas Cowboys for the Washington Commanders. We also saw some movement within the AFC North, as former Baltimore Ravens linebacker …

Read More »

Report: 49ers restructure George Kittle’s contract

The 49ers have restructured the contract of tight end George Kittle, creating nearly $10 million in salary cap space, Field Yates of ESPN reports. Kittle signed a five-year, $75 million contract with the 49ers in 2020, and his deal called for him to make $13.4 million in base salary this season and count $21.956 million against the cap. Kittle, 30, …

Read More »

Aaron Donald changed the game for defensive tackles: ‘He’s one of one’

Eric Williams NFC West Writer He’s different. That’s the best way former Los Angeles Rams defensive line coach Eric Henderson could describe his good friend Aaron Donald, who announced his retirement from football on Friday. “The best part about him is the human being,” Henderson said when asked what makes Donald one of the best to ever play. “He makes …

Read More »

Tennessee, Dalton Knecht ‘don’t want this feeling ever again’ after SEC Tournament loss to Mississippi State

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dalton Knecht launched a 3-pointer from the right wing as he’s done so many times for Tennessee this season, and the tension rose inside Bridgestone Arena, which was filled with orange-clad fans ready to erupt during the Volunteers’ game vs. Mississippi State in the SEC Tournament Quarterfinals on Friday.  Buzz had been building as the Volunteers mounted …

Read More »

Hoyer reveals Brady told him to be ready to ‘play the whole year’ in 2019

Hoyer reveals Brady told him to be ready to ‘play the whole year’ in 2019 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Tom Brady’s illustrious New England Patriots career ended on a sour note. The legendary quarterback’s last pass with the team was intercepted, a fitting finish to a 2019 season remembered more for what happened off the field than on …

Read More »

Russell Wilson feels like he has ‘something to prove’ with the Steelers

Russell Wilson didn’t come out Friday and say he expects to be the starting quarterback in Pittsburgh. Considering the lengths the Steelers went to woo the nine-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion — including the stunning decision to move on from the player Wilson was supposed to compete against — he didn’t have to. Well before Pittsburgh agreed to …

Read More »

NFL Draft weirdness: They asked Penn State football players what?

STATE COLLEGE − It was one of the most perplexing questions in a yearly NFL Draft routine full of unexpected evaluations: How many basketballs does it take to fill a school bus? The dozen or so Penn State football players working out during Friday’s Pro Day in Holuba Hall shared stories from their ongoing gauntlet of NFL meet-and-greet interviews. It’s …

Read More »

Rams reportedly signing veteran QB Jimmy Garoppolo

Jimmy Garrppolo has found a new home and is returning to the NFC West.  Garoppolo is joining the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year deal to be Matthew Stafford’s backup quarterback in 2024, per FOX Sports’ Peter Schrager and multiple reports.  Garoppolo will miss the first two games of next season as he serves a suspension for violating the NFL’s …

Read More »
Exit mobile version