The Chicago Bears added another pass catcher for quarterback Justin Fields with the signing of former Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan to a one-year deal. Tonyan has proven to be a solid red zone target during his five seasons with the Packers. Last season with Green Bay, Tonyan had 53 receptions on 63 targets for 470 yards with two …

The New England Patriots and long snapper Joe Cardona have reportedly agreed on a new four-year deal. Former Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty broke the news on Thursday with ESPN’s Mike Reiss providing the contractual details. Cardona, a former fifth-round draft pick, has been with the Patriots since 2015. There was hope that a deal would get done at some point. …

It’s been a quiet couple of years for Penn State when it comes to recruiting the wide receiver position. After developing a number of guys that have been impactful in the NFL, the Nittany Lions coaching staff have used the transfer portal recently to boost their receiver room. Now, it seems like recruiting the wide receiver position has become a …

The Denver Broncos have re-signed safety P.J. Locke, the team announced Thursday. Terms of the contract are not yet known. As a restricted free agent, Locke was eligible for a one-year, $2.63 million tender. The Broncos declined that tender earlier this week, making Locke an unrestricted free agent. Denver has now re-signed Locke, presumably for less than the tender price. …

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart has faced every SEC team at least once since taking over in Athens in 2016. Through those seven seasons, Smart’s guided the Bulldogs to five SEC Championship Games, winning two of them. He’s also been to three College Football Playoff national championships, winning two of those as well. Smart’s played no team more than the …

USATSI Gardner Minshew is headed back to the AFC South. Per NFL Media, the Indianapolis Colts agreed to terms with the 26-year-old quarterback Thursday. NFL Media reports Minshew’s deal is for one year and includes $3.5 million fully guaranteed. Former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator turned Colts head coach Shane Steichen is bringing his backup signal-caller with him to Indy.  Minshew spent …

If there is someone that talks the talk and walks the walk on Notre Dame’s offensive line, it’s tackle joe alt. In his two years in South Bend, Alt has been named a freshman All-American and then an All-American. The expectation for him and his position group this coming season is sky high and Alt has made it even bigger. In a …

The Eagles have mostly sat out the compensatory pick process in recent years while retooling and utilizing mostly homegrown prospects. Philadelphia is the reigning NFC champion and with 19  initial free agents, Howie Roseman was primed to land a handful of 2024 picks thanks to talented players likely landing elsewhere. The Eagles, as expected, lost Javon Hargrave to the rival …

Penn State has had some great tight ends come through the program in recent years. Jesse James, Mike Gesicki and Pat Freiermuth all secured starting roles in the NFL. Brenton Strange is also expected to get selected in the upcoming draft. To replace the NFL talent that comes into the program, it’s important to recruit top prospects to fill those …

USATSI The New York Giants agreed to terms with former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell on Thursday, and later in the day, they found a way to keep one of their own in the fold. Per NFL Media, the Giants have agreed to terms with wide receiver Darius Slayton on a new contract. The deal is reportedly for two years, has …

USATSI The updates on Buffalo Bills safety continue to be positive, two months after he suffered cardiac arrest on the football field in Jan. 2. Hamlin received CPR and an automated external defibrillation (AED) on the field before he was taken to UC Medical Center. Since that night, Hamlin has been released from the hospital and made several public appearances, …

As the NFL league year turned over Wednesday, the Dallas Cowboys made a move that was almost as surprising as it was logical: releasing running back Ezekiel Elliott. The three-time Pro Bowler whom Dallas selected fourth overall in the 2016 NFL Draft had since rushed for 8,262 yards and 68 touchdowns, routinely finding soft spots in both defenses and team …

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington was suspended for two games by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Thursday for roughing and unsportsmanlike conduct against the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night. Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and based on his average annual salary, Binnington will forfeit $64,864.86. The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund. …

The offensive line for Cincinnati Bengals got a little deeper on Thursday with the team signing Cody Ford in free agency. With the new starting five secured in the wake of the signing of Orlando Brown, the Bengals now have the resources to step back and better shape the depth outlook. As a whole, the signing of Ford isn’t a …

The Saints are re-signing punter Blake Gillikin, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports. The team chose not to tender Gillikin as a restricted free agent, which carried a tag of $2.627 million. He has spent the past two seasons as the Saints’ punter, playing all 34 games. Gillikin averaged 47.7 yards on 83 punts in 2021, with a 42.0 net and …