Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter It used to be that Bill Belichick would tsk-tsk the media for asking him about prospects slated to go in the top five of the draft. He was rarely interested in discussing prospects which were entirely unattainable for him. Well, the Patriots are now drafting in the top five. And Belichick is no longer with …

Here is the latest news and possible return dates for Giants players… Feb. 27, 11:55 a.m. Giants GM Joe Schoen gave an encouraging update on quarterback Daniel Jones. “He’s started throwing,” Schoen told SNY’s Connor Hughes. “He’s trending in the right direction, there’s been no setbacks. And he’s hopefully going to do some stuff this spring and ultimately be ready for camp.” …

Southern California wide receiver Dorian Singer raises his ball after scoring a touchdown during a game on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Los Angeles. The Utes snagged Singer out of the transfer portal in the offseason. | Kyusung Gong, Associated Press Utah has had its share of high-impact transfer players over the years. and that continued last season. In 2023, …

The Carolina Panthers had the worst record in the league in 2023, which means the Chicago Bears are on the clock first at the 2024 NFL Draft. This was made possible by last year’s NFL Draft, when the Bears traded away the No. 1 pick to the Panthers in exchange for wide receiver DJ Moore, two picks in the 2023 …

The offseason is in full tilt for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a few weeks ahead of free agency, which kicks off in March. The team decided to release edge rusher Shaq Barrett, a two-time Pro Bowler, Tuesday morning to open up $4.9 million in cap space. That increases their 2024 cap space to around $48.6 million, the 10th-most cap room …

Former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy appears to be trending toward being a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but not everyone is convinced that he’ll be one of the very top selections in April. In fact, he’s “very far off” from being considered a top-three QB prospect in this year’s draft, an AFC executive recently said, per Sports Illustrated. …

Georgia coach Kirby Smart may not be the most tenured college football boss, but he’s already establishing a dynasty — and a coaching tree — unmatched by most of his peers. In a relatively short eight years as a head coach, the former Bulldogs defensive back has already won two SEC titles and back-to-back national championships from 2021-22, a feat …

Without a long-term deal in place by next Tuesday, Justin Madubuike will be franchise tagged by the Baltimore Ravens, general manager Eric DeCosta told reporters at the NFL scouting combine on Tuesday. The Ravens defensive tackle finished the final year of his rookie contract with a Pro Bowl selection after recording career highs in tackles (56), sacks (13) and forced …

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are moving on from one of their best defensive players in recent memory. Shaquil Barrett will be released by the team in a cap-saving move, according to multiple reports. The edge rusher had a $15.04 million option due in March that he would’ve received if he was still on the roster. However, the Buccaneers will have …

The search for a new head football coach at Germantown Academy ended in the school’s back yard as Kyle Donahue, a 2014 graduate and assistant coach for the Patriots, has been named to take over the program. “I could not be more excited to name Kyle Donahue as GA’s next head football coach,” Germantown Academy athletic director Tim Ginter said …

USATSI One year after signing Daniel Jones to a $160 million contract extension, the New York Giants still have faith in the rehabbing quarterback, general manager Joe Schoen told reporters Tuesday at the NFL Combine. They’re also not ruling out picking Jones’ successor in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, where they own the No. 6 overall selection. …

Monday, it was reported that USC quarterback Caleb Williams and LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels would not participate in on-field drills at the NFL Combine later this week in Indianapolis. Tuesday, the other top-three quarterback joined them in planning to skip workouts. Per CBS Sports HQ senior NFL insider Josina Anderson, UNC’s Drake Maye is planning to complete “just physicals and …

Andy Litten is leaving Scottsdale Horizon to become the next head football coach at Mesa Mountain View High School. Lakeside Blue Ridge coach Jeremy Hathcock and Litten were the two finalists for the job. Litten led Horizon to a 5A state championship in 2021. He went 21-10 in the last three years with the Huskies. Horizon High School Football Head …

The Carolina Panthers are raising overall ticket prices by slightly more than 4% in 2024 following a season in which they finished with an NFL-worst 2-15 record and were shutout in the final two games. The lower level seating at Bank of America Stadium will see the most significant impact, with season ticket prices increasing by an average of 7% …

Owners of the No. 3 overall pick in this year’s draft, the Patriots are in a position to bring in a new rookie quarterback. But New England director of scouting Eliot Wolf wasn’t trying to tip his hand in any direction as he spoke to the media at the NFL scouting combine on Tuesday morning. “I’d say there’s a lot …