Arkansas received more good news from the transfer portal, adding more depth to the secondary. TCU transfer KeeYon Stewart announced he will be heading to Fayetteville to play for the Razorbacks instead of Michigan State, where he committed initially. The decision came after he made an official visit to Fayetteville Wednesday. Stewart spent four seasons at TCU, entering the program …
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Steelers finalize an extension for QB Mitch Trubisky
While appearing on the Pat McAfee Show, Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan announced the team is working on an extension for quarterback Mitch Trubisky. This comes in the same week as the team deciding to bring back Mason Rudolph for a sixth season with the team. That deal is now done. With Kenny Pickett set to remain the starter …
Read More »UConn is reportedly a target for Big 12 expansion, but that comes with questions
Connecticut players celebrate at the end of the men’s national championship game against San Diego State in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. Connecticut won 76-59. | David J. Phillip, Associated Press Could the UConn Huskies soon call the Big 12 Conference home? According to multiple reports, the University of Connecticut is an expansion target for …
Read More »Patriots signing undrafted DT Justus Tavai
This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Update your settings here to see it. Report: Patriots signing UDFA Justus Tavai to 90-man roster originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots opened a spot on their 90-man roster by waiving tackle Yodny Cajuste on Thursday. It didn’t take long for them to fill that void. …
Read More »4-star WR Dillon Gresham sets commitment date; Ducks remain heavy favorite
It’s looking like the Oregon Ducks might have quite the weekend on the recruiting trail. With a pair of 4-star players announcing their commitments on Saturday — QB Michael Van Buren and DL Xadavien Sims — there’s a good chance that Oregon lands both, as they are currently favored to do. On Monday, 4-star WR Dillon Greshman has now announced …
Read More »GM — Kraken players pleased after playoff run, but still not satisfied
May 18, 2023, 06:54 PM ET SEATTLE — As the Seattle Kraken scattered following the end of their second season in existence, general manager Ron Francis and coach Dave Hakstol received an overwhelming message from their players. Getting to the playoffs and making a run was great and will go a long way in helping establish the Kraken in their …
Read More »Texans worked out former Steelers DT Carlos Davis
Although the Houston Texans have made moves to shore up their defensive tackle depth with Taylor Stallworth going on the reserve/injured list and the club signing former New England Patriots defensive tackle Byron Cowart, the team is conducting its due diligence. According to Aaron Wilson from KPRC-TV, the Texans worked out former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Carlos Davis. Pittsburgh originally …
Read More »Bleacher Report explains picking Texas to win the Big 12 conference
Bleacher Report is buying the Longhorns in a more realistic way. While some are projecting Texas to the College Football Playoff, the site simply states the team can win its conference. College football analyst David Kenyon detailed why the program could not only make its first conference title game since 2018, but leave with a win. I am not rushing …
Read More »Steelers give Mitch Trubisky two-year extension, QB now under contract for three more years, per report
A year ago, Mitch Trubisky signed with the Steelers with the hopes of being the team’s new starting quarterback. While that dream quickly ended, it appears the veteran has found a long-term NFL home in Pittsburgh. The Steelers agreed to a two-year extension with Trubisky on Thursday, according to NFL Media, that will be added to the one year remaining on …
Read More »2024 5-Star CB Charles Lester III down to three schools, Alabama firmly in the mix
Cornerback Charles Lester III of the 2024 class has narrowed his list of potential schools down to three: Alabama, Georgia, and Florida State. While doing so, he also eliminated Ohio State from his list of finalists. Interestingly enough, he has scheduled an official visit to Colorado as well. Lester III has been a priority target at cornerback for the Alabama …
Read More »Texans place DT Taylor Stallworth on reserve/injured list, release TE Eric Tomlinson
The Houston Texans continue to refine their offseason roster as organized team activities begin next week. The Texans placed defensive tackle Taylor Stallworth on the reserve/injured list Thursday. Stallworth had four combined tackles and a tackle for loss in just one game with the Texans last season. The Texans also released tight end Eric Tomlinson. The Klein High School product …
Read More »Paul Finebaum weighs in on the Jimbo Fisher-Nick Saban dispute one year later
Time flew by as we’re approaching the first anniversary of Aggies head coach Jimbo Fisher and Alabama head coach Nick Saban’s War of Words on May 19 of last year after Saban accused Fisher of essentially buying Texas A&M’s historic 2022 recruiting class. This led to one of the ridiculous talkin’ season storylines that quickly became moot after Fisher and …
Read More »Beware those wide receivers in … ‘The QB Wilderness’
The “QB Wilderness” is a phrase I throw around on podcasts when outlining high-end starting wide receivers who are paired with questionable to poor quarterback play. Essentially, think of the QB Wilderness as the Allen Robinson career territory. Clearly great No. 1 alpha or quality 1B receivers are held back by quarterback play and while they can still put up …
Read More »In-state cornerback recruit has Florida among top schools
Florida football extended a scholarship to three-star cornerback Amare Sanders out of Miami (Florida) Gulliver Prep this week as Billy Napier and Co. continue their efforts to bolster the secondary in the 2024 cycle. Secondaries coach Corey Raymond has been hot on his trail recently, and despite the fact they were not able to communicate directly during the Gators coach’s …
Read More »NFL confirms no Commanders sale vote at next week’s owners meetings
The pending $6.05 billion sale of the Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder and his family to a group led by investor Josh Harris remains under standard review and will not be voted on next week by NFL owners at their spring meeting, the league said Thursday. Jeff Miller, the NFL executive vice president of communications, public affairs and …
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