One of the perceptions surrounding Will Anderson during the pre-draft process was his usage as a standup pass rusher. The two-time Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Year accumulated 34.5 sacks in his three seasons at Alabama. While a portion of these sacks were generated as an outside linebacker, Anderson clarified he played as a down lineman, and much prefers …

The outlandish success stemming from the Oregon Ducks Saturday Night Live camp over the weekend continues to come to the forefront, and Dan Lanning and his staff landed a massive commitment on Monday to show for it. 4-star 2025 quarterback Akili Smith Jr. announced his commitment to Oregon, following in the footsteps of his father, Akili Smith, who won the …

Jonathan Greenard may be entering the final season of his rookie contract, but he can still be useful to the Houston Texans. The former 2020 third-rounder from Florida has had flashes of dominance throughout his 33 games with Houston. Availability issues have been the biggest thorn for Greenard, who has found a way to generated 10.5 sacks, 19 quarterback hits, …

Collierville’s Eli Sisson poses for a portrait at Collierville High School in Collierville, Tenn., on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. His original athletic pursuit began with a long field, a goal at both ends and a ball that rolled nicely when kicked. Collierville’s Eli Sisson, since the age of 3, was a soccer player. It was a family thing, of sorts, …

Last year, Jared Goff led the Lions to the team’s first winning record in five seasons. He posted stellar numbers, amassing more than 4,000 yards for the third time in his career (4,438), and completed better than 65% of his passes. He was also careful with the pigskin, throwing just seven interceptions while tossing 29 touchdown passes.  The performance netted …

The New England Patriots selected former Alabama national championship-winning quarterback Mac Jones in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft. After having a stellar rookie season that landed him a Pro Bowl selection and a playoff berth, he regressed in 2022. Now, as the 2023 season nears, expectations are high for Jones. Jordy McElroy of Patriots Wire explained that …

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — There is no list of the NFL’s top receivers that includes either Parris Campbell or Darius Slayton. To even get near the names of the Giants’ top two wideouts, that list would have to be pretty long. They know it. They’ve heard it. But they also think they know a secret. …

USATSI Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff is expected to present a potential media rights deal to member institutions within the next 48 hours, according to multiple reports. News of the expected presentation comes four days after Colorado abruptly defected from the conference to head back to its former home in the Big 12 amid the uncertainty surrounding the league and its …

Lynch addresses league-wide running back contract controversy originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The controversy surrounding running backs and their NFL contracts continues to be a topic of discussion. On Monday, 49ers general manager John Lynch provided his two cents on the situation and how he foresees it evolving. “Yeah, first of all, I’d tell you I have empathy …

Megan Rapinoe reflects on her final World Cup, and winning it all Megan Rapinoe talks to the media about reflecting on her final World Cup, having her family there with her, and also keeping her eye on the prize. She makes it clear what her priority is with the USWNT. USA TODAY AUCKLAND, New Zealand – The promised parity is …

Bennett Warren.jpeg The University of Tennessee has successfully landed one of the top offensive linemen in the country. 2024 All-American Bennett Warren from Fort Bend Christian Academy in Texas has committed to the Vols. According to 247Sports, Warren is the No. 82 overall player in the nation. Past Volunteers selected to play in the All-American Bowl includes the likes of …

Video Details Another RB is in a contract dispute: Jonathan Taylor. He is coming off a 2000+ yard rushing season but not receiving a new deal. Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said that it is a ‘certainty’ the team will not trade him. A report later said that Taylor had back pain during his pre-training camp physical and failed it. …

49ers keeping Allen among four QBs in building an option originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers have four quarterbacks in training camp, and coach Kyle Shanahan is finding practice snaps for each of them. It appears to be a certainty the 49ers will keep three quarterbacks on their 53-man roster. But keeping all four …

Getty Images Skip Holtz has agreed in principle to join Northwestern’s staff as a special assistant to interim coach David Braun for the 2023 season, according to multiple reports. The role, considered temporary, will not interfere with Holtz’s position as coach of the USFL’s Birmingham Stallions. Holtz, the son of longtime former college football coach Lou Holtz, was previously linked to …

FOXBOROUGH, Ma. — Arguably the most intriguing nugget to come out of Patriots training camp thus far has been the emergence of rookie wide receiver Demario Douglas. The sixth-round pick out of Liberty has continued to stack positive days on top of the other and seems not only a viable contender to make the 53-man roster, but also to carve …