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Day 2 of on-field drills at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis first saw defensive backs demonstrating their athletic chops inside Lucas Oil Stadium. A handful of prospects elevated their stock with strong performances, while others had disappointing efforts that could move them down boards across the league.  Here are some of the winners and losers from Friday’s on-field drills in Indianapolis, …

Some Alabama players saw the signs of Nick Saban’s impending departure from college football long before his January retirement announcement. Others were every bit as surprised as the general public. Still, the Crimson Tide players attending this week’s NFL annual scouting combine shared one sentiment: Without Saban’s mentorship, they might not be here — preparing for a pro career. “It …

INDIANAPOLIS — The NFL Draft is rapidly approaching, with players meeting with team representatives for the first time in order to start sorting through potential fits. A great way to figure out what prospects are highly thought of going into the draft is simply by asking folks who they like. Yahoo Sports asked eight NFL scouts at the combine to …

Getty Images Friday afternoon was bitter sweet for Nate Wiggins. Wiggins, one of the top-ranked cornerback prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft, sustained an injury after running a blazing time of 4.29 seconds in the 40-yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine. Wiggins suffered a hip flexor injury but is expected to be fine for Clemson’s Pro Day, according to NFL …

Getty Images The 2023 NFL season marked Darren Waller’s first with the New York Giants. And it could be his last. The Pro Bowl tight end contemplated retirement immediately following the year, according to the New York Post. Waller has not decided whether he will play in 2024 as he is currently weighing is options.  The 31-year-old Waller was one …

Source: 49ers interviewed Raiders safeties coach Alexander for DC job originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers have interviewed Las Vegas Raiders safeties coach Gerald Alexander for their open defensive coordinator position, a source confirms to NBC Sports Bay Area on Friday. The Athletic’s Matt Barrows first reported news of Alexander’s interview. The 39-year-old Alexander joins Kansas City …

Missouri governor Mike Parson on Friday shortened the prison sentence of former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid for a drunken driving crash that seriously injured a five-year-old girl. Parson’s commutation converted the remainder of Reid’s three-year prison sentence to house arrest, subject to several conditions. Reid was sentenced in November 2022 after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated …

This week, more than 300 prospects are in Indianapolis for the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Each of these players are looking to improve their draft stock while possibly finding their future NFL team in the process. On Thursday, we compiled the top results from the defensive linemen, edge rushers, and linebackers who took part in on-field drills. On Friday, we’ll …

Getty Images The New York Giants’ quarterback situation is anything but settled. While we know Daniel Jones is still on the roster, Big Blue is willing to trade up in the first round to draft his possible successor, according to SNYtv.  While they may want a quarterback who could possibly be Daniel Jones’ successor, acquiring one of the top ones …

Getty Images The Washington Commanders have parted ways with starters Logan Thomas and Charles Leno Jr.. Both players will now get a head start on testing the open market before the official start of free agency.  Thomas, 32, is coming off his best season since 2020. He caught 55 passes for 496 yards and four touchdowns. Thomas played an integral …

NFL execs believe Bears could get ‘quality asset’ for Justin Fields: reports originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Recently, The Athletic polled eight different NFL coaches and executives in a brilliant, resourceful story about Justin Fields’ trade value this offseason. Here are the main takeaways from the coaches and execs. “The majority opinion is the Bears would corral a second- …

The Colorado Avalanche traded forward Kurtis MacDermid to the New Jersey Devils on Friday in exchange for a 2024 seventh-round draft pick and the rights to forward Zakhar Bardakov. MacDermid, who turns 30 this month, has skated in 29 games for Colorado this season. He has scored two goals with 23 penalty minutes. MacDermid joins his third NHL team after …

The New England Patriots cut cornerback J.C. Jackson on Friday, giving them the most cap space in the NFL for the first offseason of the post-Belichick era. Jackson, 28, returned to the Patriots this past October in a trade from the Los Angeles Chargers. He previously joined the team as a rookie out of Maryland in 2018. He and the …

The Philadelphia Eagles released two-time All-Pro safety Kevin Byard on Friday in a salary-cap move, months after acquiring him from the Tennessee Titans. The 30-year-old Byard had one year left on his contract and the move helped the Eagles clear about $13 million in cap space. Byard was largely ineffective in his short stint with the Eagles. He had one …

The Green Bay Packers are hoping that Aaron Jones will take a pay cut ahead of the 2024 season. Green Bay met with Jones’ agent during the NFL Combine with the hope that the star running back would be willing to adjust his contract, according to the Milwaukee Journal.  The Packers and Jones’ agent, Drew Rosenhaus, are trying to get …