Even though the rollercoaster ride that was the three-day, chaotic bonanza called the 2023 NFL Draft just came to a stop on Saturday, the league’s 32 teams have already turned their eyes toward the 2024 Draft. This year, there was plenty of debate in the lead-up to the draft centered around the best quarterback prospect, with four of them receiving …
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Michigan State football LB Darius Snow’s message after newsworthy day for MSU: ‘Relax’
After an interesting, newsworthy day for Michigan State football that had some panicking on social media, Michigan State linebacker Darius Snow had a simple message for everyone: ‘Relax.’ Three Spartan starters, Charles Brantley, Payton Thorne, and Keon Coleman, all entered the NCAA transfer portal on Sunday on the last day of the spring signing period. While it was certainly pretty …
Read More »DeMarvion Overshown tweets proof dreams come true
The Dallas Cowboys are a popular sports team. There’s a reason Jerry Jones has been able to turn an investment of under $200 million that was losing millions a month into a valuation of just under $10 billion. The brand is strong because of historic relevance and savvy marketing. America’s Team has fans everywhere around the world, really, but the …
Read More »Buccaneers star Shaquil Barrett’s 2-year-old daughter drowns in family pool, per report
Getty Images The Tampa Bay Buccaneers community is dealing with a tragedy this weekend, as the young daughter of pass rusher Shaquil Barrett died after drowning in the family swimming pool on Sunday morning, per the Tampa Bay Times. Arrayah Barrett was just 2 years old. Police officers reportedly arrived to Barrett’s home in Tampa shortly before 9:30 a.m., responding to a report …
Read More »Michigan State football CB Charles Brantley enters NCAA transfer portal
On the last day of the spring transfer period, another prominent member of the Michigan State football team has entered the NCAA transfer portal. On Sunday night, cornerback Charles Brantley entered his name into the portal. Brantley, a 3-star cornerback from the 2021 recruiting class out of Venice, Florida, was a fan-favorite in his time with the Spartans and recorded …
Read More »2023 NFL schedule release set for May: Here’s the target date and five things we know about the slate of games
Getty Images With the NFL Draft now officially in the books, the next big event on the NFL calendar will be taking place in May with the release of the full 2023 regular-season schedule. Although the NFL hasn’t announced the official date for the schedule release yet, it appears that the league does have a certain date in mind. According …
Read More »Broncos invite QB Judd Erickson to rookie minicamp
After selecting five players in the 2023 NFL draft, the Denver Broncos are now filling out their 90-man offseason roster by signing undrafted free agents. In addition to their under-contract UDFAs, the Broncos will also invite several players to try out at their rookie minicamp in two weeks. So far, we know of two rookies who have been invited to …
Read More »Alabama CB Jahquez Robinson transfers to CU Buffs
The Colorado Buffaloes’ mass exodus of players has not affected them in the portal. Deion Sanders and his staff continue to bring in high-profile players as they put together a loaded roster. Now, Alabama CB Jahquez Robinson is following defensive coordinator Charles Kelly to Boulder, as he posted on his Twitter page. The Buffs have been extra busy on the …
Read More »Steelers sign a quarterback and a receiver-returner after 2023 NFL Draft as part of undrafted rookie class
After not selecting a quarterback or a receiver during the 2023 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers addressed both positions by way of the undrafted rookie market. Shortly after the draft concluded, Pittsburgh signed former Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan and former San Diego State receiver/returner Jordan Byrd. Pittsburgh didn’t select a quarterback, receiver or running back during the draft for the …
Read More »Steelers’ rare 2023 NFL Draft haul: Pittsburgh hadn’t used its picks like this since 1985
Marty McFly was traveling through time in Doc Brown’s Delorean the last time the Steelers had a draft like the one they just completed. For the first time since 1985, the Steelers’ draft did not include the selection of a quarterback, running back or a receiver (h/t Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette). The Steelers didn’t use one of their …
Read More »Ohio State adds to offensive line with Josh Simmons, a transfer from San Diego State
Ohio State added a new member to its unsettled offensive line on Sunday when Josh Simmons, a transfer from San Diego State, committed to the Buckeyes. Simmons, who’s listed as 6-foot-6 and 305 pounds, started all 13 games as a redshirt freshman for the Aztecs at right tackle. Sep 24, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego State Aztecs offensive …
Read More »Buccaneers LB Shaq Barrett’s 2-year-old daughter drowns in home accident
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett’s two-year-old daughter — the youngest of his four children — has drowned in a swimming pool at his home in Tampa, Florida. “Today’s tragic news is heartbreaking for all members of the Buccaneers family,” the team said in a statement Sunday. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Shaq, Jordanna and the entire Barrett family …
Read More »Mike McDaniel, Chris Grier inform Elijah Higgins that he’s being drafted by Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins had Elijah Higgins in for a visit in recent weeks, and not too long later, he was being drafted in the sixth round by the team. Higgins, who played wide receiver for Stanford in college, will likely transition to tight end at the NFL level. Miami had a clear need at the position this offseason, and now …
Read More »Michigan State QB Payton Thorne becomes latest Power Five starter to enter transfer portal
Another experienced quarterback has hit the transfer portal. On Sunday, Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne put his name into the portal. Thorne was entering his fifth season with the program, including two as the Spartans’ starter. Thorne redshirted in 2019 and played in four games with one start in 2020 before seizing the starting role. In 2021, when MSU came …
Read More »Alabama’s 10 NFL draftees projected contracts exceed $129 million, half of that via signing bonus
Under the guidance of Nick Saban, Alabama football has been an NFL draft machine. Year in and year out they produce NFL-caliber players, and elite products at that. In the past 15 years, the Tide have had 123 players selected, with 44 being in the first round. In 2023, the Tide continue to dominate by having the first offensive and …
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