Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyFeb 29, 2024, 06:47 AM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 While we count down the days until the actual NHL trade deadline (Mar. 8), our fantasy game’s cutoff date to wheel-and-deal is now only hours away. In ESPN.com’s default league, you have until 12 p.m. EST Friday, March 1, to improve your team …

The list of restructured contracts in New Orleans continues to grow. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that veteran defensive end Cam Jordan’s deal has been restructured. The result is $1.5 million more in cap space for the Saints to work with when the new league year opens in March. Quarterback Derek Carr, guard Cesar Ruiz, defensive end Carl Granderson, defensive …

WALL – Logan Thomas always dreamed of playing college football. Thomas grew up in Wall playing football with the same group of guys from pop warner to high school. He could name everyone who grew up alongside him: Will Scherr, Brylan White, Matthew Steen, Nathan Pepper and Dylan Gidney were the first few that came to mind before rattling off …

The 49ers have completed a third interview for their defensive coordinator vacancy. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that defensive backs coach Daniel Bullocks interviewed for the position on Wednesday. Former Chargers head coach Brandon Staley and 49ers defensive passing game coordinator Nick Sorensen have also interviewed. Chiefs defensive backs coach David Merritt is also set for an interview for the …

INDIANAPOLIS — Roughly 270 miles from the Michigan football headquarters where he spent the past four years of his life, Braiden McGregor marveled at the scene before him. Here he was inside Hall J of the Indiana Convention Center, standing on stage at the NFL scouting combine. Right beside him was one of his old tag-team partners on the Wolverines’ …

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.Feb 29, 2024, 07:00 AM ET It had been a bit quiet on the NHL trade front since Elias Lindholm and Sean Monahan were traded during the NHL …

The Colts saw a very promising highly drafted quarterback leave the game too soon when Andrew Luck decided to cut his injury-plagued career short. The last thing they want is for Anthony Richardson to follow the same path. So when Colts General Manager Chris Ballard said he was pleased with Richardson’s progress following last year’s season-ending shoulder injury, Ballard was …

Quincy Riley and Tahveon Nicholson were two of only six defensive backs who had 25 or more targets but didn’t allow a touchdown, had fewer than 5 yards per target and held receivers to less than 40% completion during the 2022 season. Two years later, they’re teammates. Nicholson became one of seven defensive backs Louisville football added from the transfer …

Report: Bill Belichick ‘loved’ this top QB prospect in 2024 NFL Draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jayden Daniels was not expected to be a top-five pick in the 2024 NFL Draft at this time last year. He wasn’t expected to be a top contender for the Heisman Trophy, either. But a lot can change in a year, and …

Alabama football spring practice starts in less than a week with A-Day around the corner on April 13. Much is to be determined. For the defense, how do pieces recruited for Nick Saban’s defensive system fit the 4-2-5 “Swarm” system that new defensive coordinator Kane Wommack is expected to run? Who takes the open spots? How does Alabama replace all …

The Jets have a few holes to fill this offseason and none more important than their offensive line. As GM Joe Douglas and the organization scout potential prospects at this year’s NFL Combine, they’ll also use this time to meet with representatives of free agents in hopes of building a roster that helps the Jets make the playoffs next season. …

Illinois defensive lineman Johnny Newton, the reigning Big Ten defensive player of the year, will not run this week at the Scouting Combine. But he expects to work out for NFL teams before the draft. Newton said on PFT Live today that he is not working out at the Combine because he played through a Jones fracture (a break in …

The NFL Players Association’s second annual club report cards on workplace conditions were released on Wednesday and there were some surprising grades and a few that probably confirmed prior assumptions. The Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars were at the top of the overall rankings. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, Los Angeles …

Caleb Williams appears to be headed to the Chicago Bears.Photograph: MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News/Getty Images Will the Bears trade the No 1 overall pick? What the Bears do with the draft’s top pick is the hinge point of the offseason. They have three options: They can take Caleb Williams, the top quarterback in the class, and trade Justin Fields They can …

Mecole Hardman had a lot to say Tuesday about the New York Jets’ lack of direction on offense or winning culture. On Wednesday, Jets general manager Joe Douglas briefly addressed the remarks of the former Jets wide receiver when he took the podium at the NFL scouting combine. “I’ll just say those comments definitely resonated with us,” Douglas said. Douglas, …