Andy Russell, a pillar on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 1970s dynasty, died on Thursday night, the University of Missouri announced on Friday. He was 82 years old.  Russell, a seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker and team captain a record 10 consecutive years (from 1967-76), is arguably the greatest Steelers player who is not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, along with …

Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton apologized Friday for his role in a brawl over the weekend with an opposing group of coaches at a 7-on-7 youth football tournament in the Atlanta area.  “To every single high school player, to every single person of influence, to every single athlete, use my situation as a way to understand that in one moment, …

Three weeks after being linked to UCLA, the Gophers have awarded head football coach P.J. Fleck with a contact amendment that includes annual retention bonuses worth $5.7 million over the six years remaining in Fleck’s term. The Bruins reached out to Fleck in early February for their vacant head coach position, but the following day, Fleck publicly reaffirmed his commitment …

Getty Images The Washington Commanders are making a lot of significant changes this offseason. It’s their first full offseason under the new ownership group led by Josh Harris, and they have already made changes in the front office (hiring Adam Peters as the general manager) and at head coach (Dan Quinn).  It’s expected that they’ll make a change at quarterback …

The 49ers have added another candidate to their list of potential defensive coordinators. Matt Barrows of TheAthletic.com reports that Raiders safeties coach Gerald Alexander met with the team on Friday. Alexander joined the Raiders earlier this year after spending a couple of seasons as the Steelers’ assistant defensive backs coach. Alexander joins 49ers defensive pass game coordinator Nick Sorensen, 49ers …

The first whistle at Alabama football spring practice blows on Monday, and it’ll be a historic exhale; a relevant marker in new coach Kalen DeBoer’s takeover from legendary coach Nick Saban. It’s been DeBoer’s program for six weeks now, but Monday is nevertheless an anxious day of newness for every player — perhaps less so for the four who played …

The Jayden Daniels hype is on, but is it being reflected on the betting boards? The LSU Tigers star has garnered recent buzz from some draft evaluators as the second-best or even the best quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft. But can he possibly unseat Caleb Williams or Drake Maye from those spots? Despite the recent chatter, Daniels is still …

Getty Images Jeremiah Trotter was one of the best linebackers to ever wear a Philadelphia Eagles uniform. His son, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., watched his dad shine in Philadelphia as he grew up making a name for himself in the city a decade after Trotter hung up his cleats for good. Trotter became a star linebacker at Clemson, and will be …

Legendary Florida Gators coach Steve Spurrier always has interesting insights whenever he speaks with the media. Among Spurrier’s favorite things to do is to criticize the Georgia Bulldogs, especially in the offseason. Spurrier, who is a paid University of Florida ambassador, is not particularly confident in the Gators entering spring practice. Florida head coach Bill Napier enter the spring with …

The NFL Scouting Combine is as much about getting to know the players in an upcoming draft class as people as much as it is about seeing how fast they can run or how high they can jump. That intangible component of player evaluation is of the utmost importance, especially with the quarterback position since a team’s starting quarterback naturally …

Former USC quarterback Caleb Williams speaks Friday during a news conference at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis. (Michael Conroy / Associated Press) The poking. The prodding. The jabbing. The all-day waits. The deeply personal questions. Caleb Williams says no thanks. The former USC quarterback is expected to be the No. 1 pick at the NFL draft next month. That …

Former Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis walked to the podium Friday at the annual NFL Scouting Combine in regular shoes, the next step in his recovery from the fractured left leg that ended his final college season and severely damaged the Seminoles’ playoff hopes. For Travis, Friday’s appearance was a milestone moment. “I got my boot off about a week …

Mar. 1—In a short time, Notre Dame College built an impressive array of sports programs. History will confirm that over time but athletics at NDC will soon be a thing of the past. On Feb. 29, the college made official what had been rumored for some time — NDC will close its doors permanently at the end of the spring …

Getty Images The Washington Commanders are making a lot of significant changes this offseason. It’s their first full offseason under the new ownership group led by Josh Harris, and they have already made changes in the front office (hiring Adam Peters as the general manager) and at head coach (Dan Quinn).  It’s expected that they’ll make a change at quarterback …

Getty Images Last week, the NFL announced the official salary cap figure for 2024: $255.4 million. That number is $30.6 million more than the cap in 2023, making it the largest increase in free agency history. While this announcement benefits every team, there’s still work to be done for some clubs.  As of Feb. 28, there are seven teams still …