The NFL offseason has not disappointed. It rarely does. The coaching carousel was in full swing, highlighted by Jim Harbaugh’s return to the NFL. The QB carousel was also moving. Russell Wilson, Justin Fields and Kirk Cousins changed teams. A record six QBs were drafted in the top 12. The trade market was busy. The Bills moved Stefon Diggs. The …
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49ers officially announce changes to coaching staff
The 49ers finally got around to officially announcing a series of changes to their coaching staff, including the promotion of Nick Sorenson to defensive coordinator. Sorenson replaces Steve Wilks, who was let go after one season with the team. Sorenson was the defensive passing game specialist and nickels coach for the 49ers last season and is in his third year …
Read More »NHL playoff buzz: Johnston’s rise, Rempe’s role, officiating
Emily Kaplan, ESPNMay 23, 2024, 07:55 AM ET CloseEmily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. The Stanley Cup playoffs have been phenomenal, and we’re only halfway through. Breakout stars have emerged, controversies have broiled and the hockey itself has been as entertaining as ever. After a month of traveling, here are some of the biggest stories I’ve seen developing behind …
Read More »Why Eagles’ Tyler Steen was so disappointed with his rookie year
Why Eagles’ Tyler Steen was so disappointed with his rookie year originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It was his one taste of the NFL, and Tyler Steen has had 6 ½ months to dwell on it. “When I look back at it, I mean, probably didn’t play as well as I wanted to play,” Steen said. Steen played 71 …
Read More »Brandon Staley: Reset with 49ers has been energizing
After Brandon Staley was fired as the Chargers head coach late last season, he found himself on the list of candidates for a number of defensive coordinator jobs but did not land any of them. The 49ers were one of the teams he interviewed with and they offered him a different job on Kyle Shanahan’s staff. The 49ers confirmed this …
Read More »Buccaneers sign third-round pick Tykee Smith
The Buccaneers have another member of their 2024 draft class under contract. The team announced the signing of third-round pick Tykee Smith on Wednesday afternoon. The defensive back is the fourth pick to sign his four-year rookie deal. Smith played two seasons at West Virginia before finishing out his collegiate time with three years at Georgia. He missed almost all …
Read More »49ers assistant Brandon Staley looks for a coaching ‘reset’ after firing by Chargers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Staley’s rise up the coaching ranks was meteoric, going from a Division III defensive coordinator to head coach in the NFL in a dizzying five-year span. Staley’s stay at the top of the football coaching profession proved to be brief as he was fired before the end of his third season as coach of …
Read More »Giants sign fourth-rounder Theo Johnson
The Giants have signed fourth-round pick Theo Johnson. Johnson is the fifth member of this year’s draft class to sign with the team. The tight end agreed to a four-year deal and his signing leaves second-round safety Tyler Nubin as the only unsigned selection from the six-player class. Johnson had 77 catches for 938 yards and 12 touchdowns over 44 …
Read More »Conn Smythe Watch: Who leads for Stanley Cup playoffs MVP?
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 23, 2024, 07:30 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Conn Smythe Trophy is unique, in that a player’s entire postseason performance is factored into who wins the Stanley Cup playoffs’ most valuable player. The first two rounds narrow the field and start defining narratives. The next two rounds are where legacies are made. …
Read More »Keaton Mitchell’s return “not right around the corner”
Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell is making progress in his return from a torn anterior cruciate ligament, but he still has months of rehab ahead. Mitchell injured his left knee in a Dec. 17 game against the Jaguars, cutting short his rookie season. “It’s not a come-back-during-training-camp or first game-type of thing. I think we all know that,” Ravens coach …
Read More »John Mara: I’m not crazy about an 18-game season, but most owners are in favor
As talk around the NFL increasingly turns to the topic of adding an 18th game to the regular season, Giants owner John Mara thinks most of his colleagues want to do it. Mara said at the owners’ meeting today that he believes most owners are in favor of eventually expanding the regular season to 18 games, although Mara said he …
Read More »Geno Smith “very impressed” with new Seahawks coordinator Ryan Grubb’s offense
Geno Smith is heading into his fifth year with the Seahawks and his third as their starting quarterback, but much has changed this offseason. New head coach Mike Macdonald and new offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb are bringing in a different system, and after the start of Organized Team Activities, Smith said it’s the right offense for him. “Very impressed,” Smith …
Read More »Mike Macdonald: Seahawks will have a lot of offseason experimentation on new kickoff rule
The NFL’s new kickoff rule is one of the most significant rule changes in league history, and Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said there’s no way for any team to be sure it has prepared for what its Week One opponent will do. Asked how much time the Seahawks need to spend on the new kickoff, Macdonald said, “I wish I …
Read More »Roger Goodell: A Super Bowl in Nashville would be very successful
The NFL is in Nashville for league meetings this week and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell suggested they could return for an even bigger event in the near future. A new stadium for the Titans is expected to be completed in February 2027 and Goodell was asked if the league is considering that as a possible site for a Super Bowl. …
Read More »Falcons sign WR OJ Hiliare, release TE Tucker Fisk
The Falcons announced a pair of additions to their receiving corps on Wednesday. They have signed OJ Hiliare and Daylen Baldwin to their 90-man roster. Baldwin’s agreement was initially reported on Tuesday. Tight end Tucker Fisk was let go in a corresponding move. Hiliare went undrafted out of Bowling Green this year. He played 26 games and made 18 starts …
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