When Josh Harris bought the Washington Commanders, his task list must have seemed endless. It’s hard to quantify how badly Dan Snyder ran the franchise into the ground, though the NFLPA report cards that ranked Washington dead last among NFL teams is a start. There were projects that weren’t related to the 53-man roster, like getting a new stadium. But …

When Nick Saban says that the current climate around college athletics made it difficult for him to get the same buy-in from players that had previously helped his program sustain dominance from year to year, it’s worth listening to. But it’s just as important for college athletics to take the right lesson from what he’s saying. In comments to ESPN …

Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter The Miami Dolphins are shedding. General manager Chris Grier has made difficult decisions in the past few weeks by releasing cornerback Xavien Howard, linebacker Jerome Baker and edge Emmanuel Ogbah, among others. The Dolphins also elected not to franchise tag Christian Wilkins, arguably their best defensive player. And guess what? They’re still about $20 million …

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Four-star running back recruit Bo Jackson plans to visit the Georgia Bulldogs on April 6. Jackson is taking an unofficial visit to Georgia, who offered him a scholarship in Jan. 2024. The talented running back has also scheduled spring visits with Ohio State, Rutgers, Penn State, Alabama, and Tennessee. Bo Jackson plays high school football for Villa Angela-St. Joseph High …

You will never hear me say that there is a “down year” for draft prospects. Because I cover so much ground in terms of postseason all-star games I attend and college football games I call during the season, there are far too many really good players out there every season. This year is no different. Even though some of the …

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMar 6, 2024, 02:51 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The Colorado Avalanche got ahead of the NHL trade deadline rush, acquiring forward Casey Mittelstadt from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for defenseman Bowen Byram. That was one of two swaps the Avalanche made Wednesday after picking up defenseman Sean Walker …

All-time Eagles great Zach Ertz has a new home back in the NFC East originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Zach Ertz, who caught the 2nd-most passes in Eagles history, is back in the NFC East. Ertz has agreed to contract terms with the Washington Commanders, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Wednesday afternoon. So assuming he’s healthy, the Eagles will …

Mar. 6—COLUMBUS -Chip Kelly wants to coach until he dies, but he also just wants to coach. That, in a nutshell, is why he is the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Ohio State in 2024 rather than the head coach at UCLA, where he spent the previous six seasons and was under contract for four more. Kelly turned some …

Zach Ertz is heading back to the NFC East. The 33-year-old veteran tight end is signing a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders worth up to $5 million, according to NFL Media. Ertz not only returns to the division where he began his career with the Philadelphia Eagles, he also reunites with his Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, who was …

Happy midweek, everyone! Tee Higgins remains a Cincinnati Bengal for now, so John Breech has taken a weekly day off to celebrate. In the meantime, you’ve got me, Cody Benjamin, to deliver all the latest. This is the Pick Six newsletter. Now let’s get to it. (And please, do yourself a favor and make sure you’re signed up to receive this …

Getty Images Ole Miss is set to hire Zach Arnett as an analyst less than four months after he was dismissed as coach of rival Mississippi State, 247Sports confirmed. Given his previous three years with the Bulldogs as a defensive coordinator, Arnett has plenty of familiarity with the Rebels as he crosses Egg Bowl lines.  Adding Arnett gives Ole Miss coach …

Getty Images The Houston Texans are keeping their kicker around for a while longer. According to multiple reports, the Texans are signing Ka’imi Fairbairn to a three-year, $15.9 million contract extension. The deal makes Fairbairn the third-highest paid kicker in the league in terms of average annual value. His $5.3 million average checks in behind only the Ravens’ Justin Tucker …

Free agent tight end Zach Ertz’s next stop will be in Washington. The Commanders are signing Ertz to a one-year contract, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Ertz was most recently a member of the Lions, although he signed only with their practice squad in the postseason and never actually got on the field for them. He previously played …

Nick Saban sat down with ESPN’s Chris Low recently and discussed a number of subjects, including the factors that played into his decision to retire from coaching in general and Alabama specifically. Saban’s comments have gotten plenty of attention, as they should. When the GOAT speaks, everyone should listen. His perspective is informed and important. There’s a lot of depth …