Linebacker Caleb Johnson is set to hit the open market. Johnson was set to be a restricted free agent this offseason, but Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Jaguars will not tender him a contract before the start of the new league year. That means Johnson will be free to sign with any team come Wednesday. The Jaguars …

Gearing up for a busy week for Eagles in free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia This is going to be a busy week for the Eagles. NFL free agency kicks off today and the Eagles are going to be heavily involved in the news cycle. As a reminder, the NFL’s two-day negotiating window opens up at noon on …

Jermain Kinsler, a class of 2026 defensive lineman, is scheduled to have a busy spring. One of the top defensive linemen in New Jersey, Kinsler is a name to watch and already boasts an impressive Power Five offer list, including Rutgers. Kinsler transferred from Florida to Bergen Catholic (Oradell, New Jersey) this past season. A likely four-star, Kinsler is 6-foot-5 …

General manager Les Snead says the Rams will be aggressive once again during free agency, which begins Monday. (Kyusung Gong / Associated Press) The Rams got a jump on the start of free agency. Now, are they ready to jump in? By re-signing offensive lineman Kevin Dotson to a multiyear deal and receiver Demarcus Robinson to a one-year contract, Rams …

NORMAN — Spring football practice gets underway for OU on Monday. The Sooners return plenty from last season’s 10-3 team, but with the offensive line undergoing an overhaul, Jackson Arnold taking over for Dillon Gabriel at quarterback, and Zac Alley taking over as defensive coordinator, there is plenty of intrigue on both sides of the ball as OU makes the …

Chargers running back Austin Ekeler, attempting to evade Denver defenders during a game last season, is a pending free agent. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Free agency in the NFL is traditionally a time to look outside the organization for help. The Chargers, though, still have some issues to resolve inside. Edge rushers Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa …

Here are five things we learned from the first week of Ohio State’s spring practice: Jim Knowles could diversify the defense For as much as Knowles has had a reputation for being a mad scientist, devising imaginative schemes, he simplified the defense last year. It was partly a response to the explosive plays that crippled the Buckeyes in losses late …

The Bears have shifted stadium plans again, now saying that they want to stay in the city of Chicago, rather than move to the suburbs. The new plan is for a stadium that would get taxpayer funding and public ownership, but that the Bears would contribute $2 billion toward. “The Chicago Bears are proud to contribute over $2 billion to …

Penn State football officially begins its 2024 revamping process this week under a new set of on-field leaders. Spring practice kicks off Tuesday, which means a month of workouts leading to the annual Blue-White Game in Beaver Stadium on April 13. How can coach James Franklin and his three new coordinators help the Nittany Lions raise their starry ability on …

The Giants re-signed long snapper Casey Kreiter on Sunday, Ryan Dunleavy of The New York Post reports. Kreiter has spent the past four seasons as the Giants’ long snapper, having replaced Zak DeOssie. DeOssie retired following the 2019 season after 13 years holding down the position. Kreiter, 33, remains for a fifth season, working under a new special teams coordinator, …

The Eagles are set for wholesale changes after finishing the 2023 season 1-6 after a 10-1 start. The dominos are starting to fall as All-Pro center Jason Kelce and star defensive tackle Fletcher Cox have announced their retirements. Brandon Graham, who turns 36 in April, is returning for one more final season, his 15th, and he’s one of the few guys on the roster deserving of …

With the trade deadline behind us, we’ve rounded the corner to the final part of the season: the rush to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. As things stand on Monday, the Eastern Conference playoff bracket includes four teams from the Atlantic Division and four from the Metropolitan. The New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes look pretty secure in their postseason slots; …

Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark NHL reporterRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporterKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN.Mar 11, 2024, 07:00 AM ET The 2024 NHL trade deadline was Friday at 3 p.m., and the finish included a shocking deal: Tomas Hertl, the San Jose …

Purdy ties the knot with college sweetheart Jenna in Iowa ceremony originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy went from Mr. Irrelevant to starting NFL quarterback with the 49ers to … a married man! Purdy married his college sweetheart and longtime girlfriend Jenna Brandt on Saturday in Des Moines, Iowa. While Purdy led his team to Super Bowl …

UCF coach Gus Malzahn made it clear that last season’s 6-7 record — its first in the Big 12 — was unacceptable. He took decisive action in the offseason, making staff changes, reshaping the strength and conditioning program and returning to play-calling duties. The team’s new recruits and transfers, along with the best recruiting class in school history, should provide …