Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith missed the Week 18 game a foot injury. He is improving, and owner Jerry Jones said on his radio show on 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday that he is optimistic about Smith’s chances of playing Sunday. Smith was limited in Wednesday’s practice. The Cowboys rested cornerback Stephon Gilmore (shoulder), defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (rest), right …

If the Dolphins had beaten the Bills in Week 18, they’d be getting ready to play a wild-card game in the balmy weather of Miami, but due to their loss, they’re now headed to Kansas City for what will likely be the coldest game in franchise history.  When the Dolphins and Chiefs kick off on Saturday night, the temperature is …

NCAA Football: Alabama at Auburn Nick Saban, the stern coach who won seven national championships and turned Alabama back into a national powerhouse that included six of those titles in just 17 seasons, is retiring, according to multiple reports. The 72-year-old Saban restored a Crimson Tide program once ruled by Paul “Bear” Bryant to the top of college football after …

Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter The Chicago Bears are staying true to themselves and their process over the last few years. The franchise announced on Wednesday they will retain head coach Matt Eberflus but have fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and members of his staff. This makes for an especially tricky situation with the question under center yet unanswered. What …

USATSI Giants head coach Brian Daboll told reporters after the conclusion of the team’s 2023 season that he planned to retain defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale moving forward. But Martindale apparently had other plans, teasing a potential resignation before agreeing to mutually part ways with the Giants. Martindale’s exit marks the end of a months-long back-and-forth between the coordinator and head …

The college football world was rocked by the news that Nick Saban is retiring from coaching, creating an opening at what has always been one of the biggest jobs in the sport. The list of potential candidates will be lengthy whether it be Dabo Swinney from Clemson, Kirby Smart from Georgia, Lane Kiffin from Ole Miss, or several others. Could …

The Chiefs may be embarking on the quietest attempt to repeat as Super Bowl champions in recent memory. That’s likely due to the Kansas City offense not impressing much throughout the 2023 regular season, specifically at the wide receiver position. The receivers led the NFL in drops, which helped lead to the offense averaging the fewest points per game in …

The Browns got one of their most important players back on the practice field on Wednesday as they prepare to face the Texans on Saturday afternoon. After mission Tuesday’s session for personal reasons, defensive end Myles Garrett was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday. Garrett is dealing with shoulder and hamstring issues. Receiver Amari Cooper (rest, heel) remained a …

Nick Saban told his team he is retiring on Wednesday afternoon, ending his legendary coaching career. (Harry How/Getty Images) Nick Saban is calling it a career. The longtime Alabama head coach told his team on Wednesday afternoon that he was retiring, according to ESPN’s Chris Low. Nick Saban is retiring, sources tell ESPN. He won six national titles at Alabama. …

Eric Williams NFC West Writer The first time I met Pete Carroll was after his Seattle Seahawks introductory press conference in 2010, and he enthusiastically went into detail about his plans to turn the team around. I admit I was a non-believer.  But over time Carroll began to grow on me, as he does on everyone else in his path. …

Ben Johnson is likely to be a busy man whenever he’s able to take interviews. The Titans would also like to interview the Lions offensive coordinator, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media. Johnson, 37, has been the Lions’ offensive coordinator since 2022 helping to craft one of the league’s best units. he was the tight ends coach from 2020-2021, …

Getty Images Going into the 2024 offseason, Pete Carroll held the title for being the oldest coach in the NFL, but that won’t be the case going forward after the Seahawks surprisingly decided to part ways with their longtime coach on Wednesday. The 72-year-old Carroll will now be moving to an advisory role in Seattle.  The fact that Carroll still …

SOUTH BEND — Rod Heard II gradually learned to love playing slot cornerback over his five seasons at Northwestern. After committing to Notre Dame football on Wednesday as the eighth transfer portal addition this offseason, an Irish program record, Heard joins Arizona State grad transfer Jordan Clark as the top slot options for 2024. “It’s a nice position,” Heard told …

On Tuesday, DraftKings Sportsbook released odds on potential landing spots for Bill Belichick next season, with the Chargers opening as the favorites (+250). A day later, the Chargers are once again on the top of the oddsboard, but this time as a potential destination for Jim Harbaugh. Harbaugh is days removed from guiding Michigan to its first national title since …

Getty Images The holiday season may be over, but the Kansas City Chiefs are keeping the Hallmark movie spirit alive with their new playoff trailer. As they get set to take on the Miami Dolphins in the Super Wild Card round, the Chiefs are hoping more people can connect this postseason. On Wednesday, the Chiefs released a trailer for a …