The Arizona Cardinals wrapped up their first part of training camp on Saturday. After reporting on Tuesday and practicing Wednesday through Saturday, they now get a day off. Saturday’s “Back to Football” practice was the team’s final one before pads go on. I was present for practice and media availability. Here are some news and notes from Saturday. Listen to …

Ohio State gained the first player for its 2026 recruiting class when wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. announced his commitment Friday. Henry is the son of the late Cincinnati Bengals receiver. “When I talked to coach (Ryan) Day, there was no point in waiting anymore,” Henry said. “It’s perfect for me. It fits me.” Henry, who’ll be a sophomore at …

Florio believes ‘vibe’ from 49ers has Darnold slated for QB2 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With Brock Purdy taking a majority of the 49ers’ practice snaps at quarterback when he’s on the field, fellow signal-callers Trey Lance, Sam Darnold and Brandon Allen are using the remaining reps to fight for their spots on the depth chart. Pro Football …

Hopes are high for Penn Stater football in 2023, and it is easy to understand why. The Nittany Lions are coming off an 11-2 season with a Rose Bowl victory, a dynamic running back duo, a solid defense, arguably the best offensive line of the James Franklin era, and a rising star in the making at quarterback. That is a …

NFL training camps are underway across the league as preparation for the 2023-24 season begins in earnest. There have already been plenty of fun high jinks, a few spats and some renewed rivalries as teams get ready to vie for the Super Bowl. Here are some of the highlights from the first weekend of training camps! Giants‘ Saquon Barkley plays …

Eagles finally unveil throwback kelly green jerseys for 2023 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles on Saturday finally unveiled their kelly green alternate jerseys. Here’s the first glimpse as the new throwback threads: https://www.instagram.com/p/CvTEqTEJb3O The kelly green jerseys and gear will go on sale on Monday at 9 a.m. and all three Eagles pro shop locations at …

247Sports Five-star wide receiver Perry Thompson flipped his commitment to Auburn Saturday afternoon, spurning Alabama — the Tigers’ biggest rival — in the process. Thompson, who committed to the Crimson Tide more than a year ago, announced his latest decision while on a visit to Auburn for the school’s “Big Cat Weekend” recruiting event.  The 6-foot-3, 202-pound Thompson is the …

The long-awaited Philadelphia Eagles “Kelly Green” jerseys are officially back. The Eagles previously announced the jerseys will make their anticipated return on July 31, but unveiled the uniforms two days early on social media.  The poster involved Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith and Brandon Graham — wearing the uniforms made popular by Randall Cunningham, Reggie White and Seth Joyner in the …

The long-awaited Philadelphia Eagles “Kelly Green” jerseys are officially back. The Eagles announced the jerseys will make their anticipated return on July 31 and will go on sale to the public at 9 a.m. ET. The images of the “Kelly Green” jerseys have leaked, as the Eagles followed the jerseys worn from 1985-1994 (the 1995 jerseys had a smaller black …

The Green Bay Packers claimed center James Empey off of waivers from the Tennessee Titans on Saturday, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. Once he passes a physical and the transaction becomes official, Empey will take the 90-man roster spot vacated by Jonathan Garvin, who was waived on Friday. In Empey, the Packers are getting a young player to help …

AUBURN — Auburn football just took a coveted in-state recruit from Alabama. Five-star wide receiver Perry Thompson, from Foley High School, has flipped his commitment from Coach Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide to Coach Hugh Freeze’s Tigers. Thompson announced his decision Saturday during Big Cat Weekend, Auburn’s premier recruiting event of the summer first started by former coach Gene …

Cornerback Eli Apple is headed to the 305. The veteran is signing a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins, according to Tom Pelissero and confirmed by Apple’s agent @UniSportsMgmt. The move comes after cornerback Jalen Ramsey injured himself during training camp. With Ramsey out until December after a full meniscus repair this week, the Dolphins are bringing in Apple for some help in …

Notorious for giving former standout players a second or sometimes third chance, it made plenty of sense that Bill Belichick was bringing in a two-time league rushing champion for a visit. On Saturday, the Patriots hosted free agent and former Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, according to Jordan Schultz. Elliott left without a deal, but the sides will remain in …

There is not another team in the country hotter than the Auburn Tigers on the recruiting trail. Hugh Freeze and Co. just pulled off one of the biggest recruiting wins in the program’s history, flipping five-star wide receiver Perry Thompson from Alabama. He is the second recruit Auburn landed during Big Cat Weekend and the third in the past four …

LATROBE, Pa. — In many ways, the Steelers’ training camp practice was a metaphor for Hakeem Butler’s pro football career. Amid a torrential downpour, the former XFL star weathered the storm and made the day’s biggest play while showing why the Steelers picked him up this past spring.  Late in practice, Butler screamed down the near sideline while catching the …