Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft, he announced on social media Tuesday. The decision comes after after three seasons in Madison, Wisconsin.  The junior from Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, was largely recruited as a linebacker out of high school, but quickly found his way to starting running back as a freshman. He joined Ron …

Getty Images The Eagles were without star right tackle Lane Johnson for their Week 12 win over the Bills. But the All-Pro lineman expects to return from a groin injury against the 49ers on Sunday, he told the Philadelphia Inquirer. Johnson was abruptly downgraded to questionable, then ruled out ahead of the Bills game due to groin soreness that surfaced …

Free agent linebacker Shaquille Leonard completed his visit with the Cowboys on Tuesday and is headed to Philadelphia for a visit with the Eagles on Wednesday, per multiple reports. By all accounts, Leonard’s visit with the Cowboys went well, including the team’s satisfaction with Leonard’s health. Leonard, though, wants to check out his options before deciding on a new team. …

Texas didn’t see any movement in the final regular season College Football Playoff poll. The Longhorns remain at No. 7 after defeating Texas Tech 57-7 in the regular season finale. Many assumed Texas would jump Oregon and Ohio State this week due to their resume and strength of schedule, but that did not happen. However, Texas isn’t completely out of …

The Minnesota Vikings will activate wide receiver Justin Jefferson from the injured reserve list on Tuesday, the team announced. Jefferson, who has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since Oct. 8, is expected to play following the team’s bye week against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14 (4:05 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app), according to …

For an eighth straight year, Hines Ward has been tabbed as a modern-era semifinalist for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. One of his former coaches, Mike Tomlin, is hoping that Ward’s wait has ended this year when the committee selects up to five modern-era candidates for enshrinement in Canton, Ohio next summer.  Tomlin provided a unique perspective …

Getty Images The New Orleans Saints are looking to possibly add another kicker to their squad as Blake Grupe is dealing with a groin injury. The rookie received treatment for the muscle injury, per Saints Wire.  According to Nick Underhill, the Saints are keeping their options open, and working out kickers on Tuesday. One of those kickers is veteran Mason Crosby, who has …

Nov. 28—Mike Vance has resigned as Cheverus High’s head football coach after an eight-season stint that included an undefeated run to the 2021 eight-man Large School football championship. The school announced Vance’s departure in a press release on Tuesday. “Today, I announce my resignation from Cheverus football,” Vance said in the release. “I am extremely grateful for my 18 years …