NORMAN — C.J. Coldon’s impact on OU’s defense continues. Though Coldon has moved on, making the leap to the NFL after one season with the Sooners, the ripples of Coldon’s short time in Norman are still being felt. “C.J. came in, he was a summer guy. At first he wasn’t playing, probably fifth or sixth on the depth chart, wasn’t getting …

Getty Images The 2023 NFL schedule has been released, and that includes the entire preseason slate for all 32 teams. The preseason began Aug. 3 with the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, between the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets, and it will conclude Sunday, Aug. 27 with the Houston Texans and New Orleans Saints.  Here is the …

“We’re not trading Jonathan . . . end of discussion,” Colts owner Jim Irsay said on July 29. “Not now and not in October!” In fairness to Irsay, he didn’t say “and not August and not in September!” Yes, the Colts have abruptly changed their tune. They’ve given Taylor permission to seek a trade. Any trade will have two clear …

Why Mac Jones wants to bring ‘Alabama Mac’ to 2023 Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Crimson Tide connection is always strong on the New England Patriots, but Mac Jones apparently wants to take things to a new level this season. After frustrating 2022 season under first-time offensive play-caller Matt Patricia, Jones is working with a familiar face …

Joe Burrow has yet to return to practice since he strained his calf in July, but a pair of Cincinnati Bengals coaches remain positive about his status.  Head coach Zac Taylor shared an encouraging update on the fourth-year quarterback when speaking to reporters on Monday.  “He looks great,” Taylor said. “Physically just walking around, he looks as great as he …

Subscribe to You Pod to Win the Game Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts Charles Robinson, Jori Epstein and Charles McDonald give their analysis on the latest news around the NFL – including the Washington Commanders naming Sam Howell as their starter – and give their biggest takeaways from New York Jets training camp after visiting last …

Auburn football added another talented prospect to its 2025 class on Monday. Jakaleb Faulk, a four-star EDGE from Highland Home, Alabama, announced his commitment to Auburn on Monday, becoming the second player to commit to Hugh Freeze’s 2025 recruiting class. Faulk chose the Tigers over in-state rival, Alabama. Faulk is now set to join his brother, Keldric Faulk, on the …

Austin Ekeler reacts to Jim Irsay’s handling of Jonathan Taylor Austin Ekeler calls Colts owner Jim Irsay a “wildcard” in response to how he’s handled contract negotiations with Jonathan Taylor. Sports Seriously, USA TODAY The Indianapolis Colts are granting Jonathan Taylor a chance to find a new home. The Colts have given the All-Pro running back permission to seek a …

49ers’ Javon Hargrave free-agency signing shocked Peter King originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers surprised the NFL world when they signed star defensive lineman Javon Hargrave to a lucrative contract this offseason. Hargrave was one of the most coveted free agents available, coming off a season that saw him record 11 sacks and a 12.5 percent pressure …

Oct. 1, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day reacts to a call during the first half of Saturday’s game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in Columbus. Mandatory Credit: Barbara Perenic/Columbus Dispatch Sports Ohio State Rutgers Ncaa Football Reading between the lines is difficult when the lines keep moving. Kyle McCord or Devin Brown? Which Ohio …

Getty Images While the quarterback competition between Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask continues to wage on in Tampa, head coach Todd Bowles has come to a determination on one of the other high-profile battles for the Buccaneers this summer: kicker. On Monday, Tampa Bay waived veteran Rodrigo Blankenship and, in turn, ended the competition between him and Chase McLaughlin, who …

The Baltimore Ravens will visit the Washington Commanders to close out the second week of NFL preseason games on Monday night. The Ravens went 10-7 last season and secured the sixth seed in the AFC Playoffs. They ended up falling to the Cincinnati Bengals 24-17 in the Wild Card Round. On the other side, Washington logged an 8-8-1 record in …

Jonathan Taylor’s exit from Indianapolis could be on the horizon.  The Colts have given the running back permission to seek a trade, ESPN reported Monday. Taylor previously requested a trade from the Colts in late July, but the team said it would not honor the request at that time. “We will not trade Jonathan Taylor,” Colts owner Jim Irsay told …

USC hired Washington athletic director Jennifer Cohen to the same position, the university announced on Monday. Cohen has been the athletic director at UW since 2016 and is a Pac-12 representative on the College Football Playoff committee. Cohen replaces Mike Bohn, who retired in May,  Cohen has deep West Coast roots and spent most of her career in Washington. After …

The Indianapolis Colts have granted running back Jonathon Taylor permission to seek a trade, according to ESPN and confirmed by CBS Sports NFL Insider Josina Anderson. The franchise had previously been adamant about keeping the former second-round pick, who has been seeking a new contract.   The Colts were reportedly considering placing Taylor on the non-football injury list (NFI). Taylor supposedly suffered …