The NFL takes another step toward to the 2024 NFL Draft with the combine playing out in Indianapolis. The decisions made on draft night will be informed by the athletic testing, in-person interviews, on-field drills and detailed medical examinations occurring this week.  Over the next week, fans will be learning a lot more about the players expected to hear their …

Why a DeVante Parker trade could make sense for Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots need all the help they can get at wide receiver. But it’s possible they could explore trading one of their top three wideouts from last season. The Patriots “soon could be shopping” veteran wide receiver DeVante Parker, The Athletic’s Jeff …

The NFL takes another step toward to the 2024 NFL Draft with the combine playing out in Indianapolis. The decisions made on draft night will be informed by the athletic testing, in-person interviews, on-field drills and detailed medical examinations occurring this week.  Over the next week, fans will be learning a lot more about the players expected to hear their …

AUBURN — Auburn football spring practice is underway. The Tigers opened the period Tuesday, and it was the first time coaches saw the offseason additions in a practice setting. From five-star receiver Cam Coleman to transfer cornerback Antonio Kite to former junior college safety Laquan Robinson, coach Hugh Freeze and his staff have brought in 29 new scholarship pieces. Four …

A year after big-name running backs banded together in an effort to resist the devaluation of their position, the market for ball carriers is perhaps less promising than ever. Not one of this year’s high-profile backs, including repeat Pro Bowlers and rushing champions, are expected to receive the franchise tag ahead of 2024 free agency, meaning an abundance will become …

PALM BEACH GARDENS — A Lombardi Trophy wasn’t in the cards for Tua Tagovailoa this year, but the Dolphins quarterback still has some new hardware to add to the collection in 2024. The stage for the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches is set after Tagovailoa − along with Bachelor TV star and Jupiter native Tyler Cameron, “professional YouTube golfer” …

The Kansas City Chiefs recently wrapped the 2023 NFL season by hoisting their latest Lombardi Trophy. Already, however, many fans — and all 31 other teams — have shifted focus to the 2024 offseason, with free agency less than two weeks away. Veterans with expiring contracts can officially begin negotiations with other teams starting March 11, but there will be …

It would be better for everyone if the SEC and Big Ten laid their cards on the table and took whatever spoils they want from college sports in one fell swoop as opposed to the craven way they’re going to spend the next decade rigging the game while pretending what they’re doing isn’t a choice. We see what you’re doing, …

Mike McDaniel explains Vic Fangio’s departure from Miami originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia INDIANAPOLIS — The Eagles would have hired Vic Fangio last year if they could but the timing didn’t work out. So it wasn’t much of a surprise to see them hire him this offseason when they finally got the chance. But why did Fangio’s time in …

Perhaps it goes without saying. We’ll say it anyway. The Third Saturday in October will be the most important game on Tennessee’s 2024 schedule. Oh, sure, we realize the importance of a few other games. When the Vols face Georgia in mid-November, Kirby Smart’s Bulldogs may well be ranked No. 1 in the nation and in hot pursuit of a …

Caleb Williams wants to become ‘immortal’ and he’s been studying two Chicago legends to make it happen originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Caleb Williams wants to be a legend, and would be happy for his story to be based in Chicago. In an interview with Pete Thamel, Williams revealed he’s watched videos of Michael Jordan and Walter Payton, and …

Once the NCAA allowed players to capitalize on their name, image and likeness – and transfer from one school to another without penalty – coaches and administrators began referring to college sports as the “Wild, Wild West.” The term is outdated now. It’s the “Wilder, Wilder West.” Tennessee has contributed to the wildness, thanks to the NCAA’s misguided attempts to …

The Cowboys drafted Tyler Smith 24th overall in 2022 as the heir apparent to Tyron Smith at left tackle. Tyron Smith might have played his final game with the Cowboys, and Tyler Smith might remain at left guard. Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones paused the idea of Tyler Smith moving to left tackle if Tyron Smith leaves in free …

One of the NFL offseason’s biggest events, and a vital cog in the draft evaluation machine, is here. A total of 321 invited NFL draft hopefuls will attempt to impress future employers with a dazzling display of skill and athleticism. The action at the 2024 NFL scouting combine gets underway Thursday, the first day of on-field positional workouts at Lucas …

The Jaguars opened the doors to the Miller Electric Center, a $120 million practice facility in downtown Jacksonville, before training camp. The 125,000-square-foot facility includes an indoor practice field as well as outdoor practice fields, team offices, locker rooms, medical facilities and a draft room. Thus, it’s no surprise that, with the NFL’s newest training complex, the Jaguars made the …