LAS VEGAS — It’s not exactly unheard of for college football players to transition from playing defense to playing offense, but it’s not very common. Much more often, you’ll see a receiver convert to playing cornerback or a running back start playing safety. When players flip from defense to offense, it’s usually linemen. But that’s not the case for former …
Read More »NFL News
Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid, Vegas favorites in NHLPA poll
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNApr 10, 2024, 10:34 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby was once again named the NHL’s most complete player in the annual NHLPA poll released Wednesday. Crosby earned 38.4% of the votes for “most complete player” ahead of Aleksander Barkov of the Florida Panthers (14.6%). In the five seasons the …
Read More »2024 Buccaneers 7-round mock draft: Tampa upgrades at center in first round
Greg Auman NFC South Reporter Sustained success means different things to different franchises, but as the Bucs prepare to pick 26th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, they continue a Day 1 waiting game the team has never before known in its history. Barring a major trade, the Bucs will go four years without a top-15 pick, a first in …
Read More »Eagles finally have an opponent for season opener in Brazil
Eagles finally have an opponent for season opener in Brazil originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles finally know their opponent for the season opener in São Paulo, Brazil. In the NFL’s first-ever game in South America, the Eagles will host the Green Bay Packers. It came down to the Packers or the Browns for this game and the …
Read More »Josh Allen, Jaguars reach five-year, $150 million deal, including $88 million reportedly guaranteed
Getty Images The Jaguars are making sure Josh Allen is part of their long-term plans. Jacksonville and its star pass rusher reached a a five-year, $150 million deal, CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones confirms. The contract includes $88 million guaranteed, per ESPN, making Allen the third-highest paid defensive player on a per-year basis. The deal gives Allen $30 million …
Read More »UFL coach accuses NFL teams of breaking this rule with standout UFL player: ‘They’re not supposed to do that’
The UFL has only existed for two weeks and Jake Bates has already managed to make a name for himself. The Michigan Panthers kicker is drawing NFL attention after an impressive debut that saw him boot a field goal from beyond 60 yards in each of his first two games. NFL teams started to take notice of Bates after he …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: Sons of Jerry Rice, Marvin Harrison among several prospects with professional bloodlines
imagn The 2024 NFL Draft will serve as an introduction to several prospects making the transition from college for fans, but there is a handful of names that will sound familiar. Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and others will have the opportunity to carry on their respective family legacies as professionals. Here are some of the notable prospects …
Read More »Jaguars edge rusher Josh Allen gets massive extension after getting the franchise tag
Sometimes the franchise tag works out for the player. The Jacksonville Jaguars have made a habit of signing key players to long-term deals right after tagging them. This offseason it’s edge rusher Josh Allen, who got a contract that puts him among the highest-paid non-quarterbacks in the NFL. Allen and the Jaguars agreed to a five-year, $150 million deal with …
Read More »Jaguars, OLB Josh Allen reportedly agree to five-year, $150 million deal
The Jacksonville Jaguars are retaining one of their top players for the foreseeable future. Josh Allen and the team have agreed to a five-year, $150 million deal with $88 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports. The standout edge rusher’s $30 million average salary now ranks as the third-highest in the league among all defensive players, behind only 49ers DE Nick …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: Former general manager’s TE rankings, pro comps, landing spots, best fits for top prospects
The tight end position isn’t one of the NFL’s most valuable, but many of the league’s top teams today seem to be well equipped with at least one who’s above average to great. Travis Kelce of the back-to-back Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs is obviously the gold standard at the position today, from a receiving perspective, while the San …
Read More »Ravens working out whether Malik Cunningham will be a quarterback or receiver
One of the things the Ravens will be working out during their offseason program is what role they envision Malik Cunningham playing on their offense. Cunningham was a quarterback at Louisville, but he also worked as a wide receiver and on special teams after signing with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent. While his work last summer at all …
Read More »Every NFL team’s best draft class since 2000: Revealing top 32 drafts of 21st century
Free agency, since its inception in the early 1990s, has played a significant role in the success (or failure) of NFL franchises but the NFL Draft also plays a large part in helping determine which team is crowned league champion on a yearly basis. Simply put, teams consistently drafting quality players have generally been in position to win one or …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: In strong WR class, does LSU or Ohio State stand out as better college pipeline?
Quarterbacks are the talk of the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft, and rightfully so, considering five different signal-callers could easily come off the board in the first round. But wide receivers may be just as plentiful, with three pass catchers in the top 10 of CBS Sports’ 2024 prospect rankings, and seven in the top 32. By those metrics, 20% of …
Read More »2024 NFL Mock Draft: Michael Penix Jr. makes his way into first round; every NFC East team adds to offense
… Source link : https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2024-nfl-mock-draft-michael-penix-jr-makes-his-way-into-first-round-every-nfc-east-team-adds-to-offense/ Author : Garrett Podell Publish date : 2024-04-10 12:48:23 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Jaguars, Josh Allen agree to five-year contract
Jaguars pass rusher Josh Allen will be staying in Jacksonville. The Jaguars and Allen have agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract with $88 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports. The precise structure of the contract has not yet been reported. The 26-year-old Allen hit free agency coming off his best NFL season, in which he started all 17 games, …
Read More »