According to the league’s official transactions report, the Pittsburgh Steelers have waived wide receiver Ja’Marcus Bradley with the waived/injured designation. Pittsburgh signed Bradley in 2022. He spent his first two seasons in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns after they signed him as an undrafted free agent. Bradley played college football at Louisiana. With Bradley waived, he can be claimed …
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Cowboys top list of most valuable NFL franchises at $9.2 billion
It’s a yearly tradition to see which sports franchises are among the most valuable in the United States and the world at large. Sportico released its top 10 most valuable NFL franchises for 2023, with 16 teams coming in the top 25 of all sports globally. Here are Sportico’s top 10 most valuable NFL franchises. 1. Dallas Cowboys – $9.2 …
Read More »Is Big 12 football poised to take over ‘Pac-12 After Dark’ series?
Pac-12 After Dark has become a staple for hardcore college football fans. You know, those 9:30 p.m. (Oklahoma time) kickoffs out West. Washington State-UCLA. Oregon State-Arizona State. Utah-Stanford. Oregon-California. Didn’t much matter the matchup. The games on one of the ESPN channels or Fox Sports1 often were close and exciting. They were a great way to go gently into the night …
Read More »Texans coach DeMeco Ryans details what he wants from C.J. Stroud against the Patriots
The NFL is finally getting its first look at C.J. Stroud. Even if the Houston Texans and New England Patriots are merely facing off in the first game of preseason, the contest at Gillette Stadium represents an opportunity for the No. 2 overall pick to display some of the traits that led to Stroud being highly touted. DeMeco Ryans met …
Read More »SEC coaches, Rick Pitino, and more rip conference realignment
The student athlete is the clear loser of conference realignment. Conferences, specifically the Big 12 and Big Ten, will have unreasonable geographic footprints. The large geographic footprints can be justified some in football, where teams may play only four or five road games in a season. However, the additional travel will be a considerable burden on the student athlete in …
Read More »ESPN predicts Jaquan Brisker to break out as a Pro Bowler this season
ESPN predicts Jaquan Brisker to break out as a Pro Bowler this season originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Jaquan Brisker stood out last season in the middle of a rebuilding season for the Bears. Heading into an exciting sophomore season, ESPN projects Brisker could be a Pro Bowl candidate. Bill Barnwell placed Brisker in the “Starters to Pro Bowlers” …
Read More »Phil Knight and Rob Mullens watch on as Ducks add speedy WR to roster
The Oregon Ducks have been underway in the 2023 college football season for a week now, but Tuesday afternoon was the first time that media members were allowed to watch for the first 20 minutes of the session. With a whole host of new players coming to town since spring ball ended, this offered a chance to see some of …
Read More »Texans work out WR Drew Estrada among 3 other players
Talent acquisition never stops for the Houston Texans, and the workouts continued Tuesday. According to Aaron Wilson from KPRC-TV, the Texans worked out former Baylor receiver Drew Estrada along with three others. Estrada was part of the Texans’ offseason and training camp last year, and made Houston’s practice squad. The club placed Estrada on injured reserve on Oct. 27 and …
Read More »Georgia fires recruiting staffer who survived fatal crash shortly after she filed a lawsuit against the school
Getty Images Georgia has fired recruiting staffer Victoria Bowles, a survivor in the January car crash that killed Bulldogs offensive lineman Devin Willock and fellow recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy. The decision comes less than one month after she filed a lawsuit against both the University of Georgia Athletic Association and former Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter alleging negligence by the association and …
Read More »Is it playoff-or-bust for the Russell Wilson-Sean Payton duo and Broncos? | SPEAK
Video Details Sean Payton is not taking it easy on the Denver Broncos in his first season as head coach. He recently said that he would be quote: ‘pissed off if this team is not a playoff team.’ Russell Wilson agreed with Payton, saying quote: ‘He’s a legend in this game and we trust everything he feels about it.’ Emmanuel …
Read More »Jadeveon Clowney visits Ravens: Ex-Browns pass rusher, No. 1 overall pick checks out Baltimore, per report
USATSI The Baltimore Ravens are reportedly looking to bolster the pass-rusher position, as former No. 1 overall pick Jadeveon Clowney was in the building Tuesday visiting with the team, per The Athletic. Clowney spent the last two seasons with the rival Cleveland Browns, recording 11 sacks and 65 combined tackles in 26 total games played. Previously, the 30-year-old spent time …
Read More »ACC considering SMU in addition to Cal and Stanford in expansion talks
The expansion conversation in the ACC goes beyond Stanford and Cal. A third school, SMU, is in consideration, sources tell Yahoo Sports. At a meeting of league presidents on Tuesday, executives explored the possibility of adding all three universities or inviting only the Pac-12’s two members. Administrators are expected to continue examining the expansion options and will review financial models …
Read More »Riq Woolen anxious to return to full speed, but being patient on path
Cornerback Riq Woolen came off of the Seahawks’ physically unable to perform list on Sunday, but he didn’t immediately return to full practice this week. The Seahawks have limited him to walkthroughs and individual drills, which isn’t necessarily how Woolen would like to handle things but he accepts that the patient approach is the best way to ensure he’s healthy …
Read More »ACC expansion: SMU emerges as potential target along with Stanford, Cal from Pac-12, per report
Getty Images SMU has emerged as a potential ACC expansion target, multiple outlets report. The news comes as the ACC looks into the viability of Cal and Stanford — two of the four remaining Pac-12 schools following a string of defections — as potential additions. ACC officials are reportedly set to review the financials of two scenarios: One in which only …
Read More »Cowboys first-round pick Mazi Smith to undergo precautionary MRI on knee after not practicing, per report
USATSI The Cowboys were missing their 2023 first-round pick Mazi Smith during Tuesday’s training camp practice and his return to the field could depend on what happens with the defensive tackle’s visit with the medical staff. Smith is set to undergo a precautionary MRI on his knee after he has been battling tendinitis throughout camp, according to NFL Media. The …
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