11 free agent targets who could boost Bears offense, if they hit the market originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The talk of the town remains whether the Bears should draft a quarterback like Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick this April, or keep Justin Fields and trade the No. 1 pick for a second year in a …

The Michigan Wolverines currently sit atop the college football world after completing a perfect 15-0 season and winning a national title. Yet somehow there remain a lot of unknowns ahead of next season. Gone are head coach Jim Harbaugh, defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, strength coach Ben Herbert, and a handful of position coaches — yet the new staff is exciting, …

With the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII in our rearview mirror, attention turns toward the NFL offseason. Here’s every key date you need to know. 2024 NFL offseason key dates and events Feb. 20: Franchise tag window opens Starting on Tuesday, Feb. 20, NFL teams can use their franchise or transition tags …

As far as what Michigan football will be in 2024, it’s something of a mystery. Most who paid attention coming into the 2023 season weren’t exactly shocked that the Wolverines went 15-0 and won the national championship. Given the returning players and coaching staff, despite multiple coaching suspensions (Jim Harbaugh for six games and Sherrone Moore for one), the leadership …

The Saints cast a wide net for their offensive coordinator opening before deciding on Klint Kubiak, who was officially hired after the Super Bowl. Kubiak had been the 49ers’ passing game specialist, so he’s another coach from Kyle Shanahan’s tree. Saints coach Dennis Allen said the team interviewed “11 or 12” candidates for the job before settling on Kubiak. “A …

Feb 20, 2024, 09:04 PM ET WASHINGTON — Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd left the team’s game against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night with an upper-body injury. Dowd never returned for the second period after skating seven shifts for 6:20 in the first. The Capitals quickly ruled him out from returning. A faceoff specialist and penalty killer with …

Wednesday is shaping up to be one of the more significant days in the history of the College Football Playoff. The 11 members of the CFP Management Committee (10 FBS commissioners, Notre Dame athletic director) will be tasked with hashing out the structure of how college football is going to look for most of the next decade. While no resolution …

The 2024 NFL scouting combine starts next week. Here are the top storylines to watch. (Mallory Bielecki/Yahoo Sports) The 2023 season and Super Bowl are in the rearview mirror, but the NFL calendar never, ever, ever stops. As the Eye of Sauron of the general NFL fan moves its gaze from Usher and Mecole Hardman’s touchdown in Las Vegas to …

Jabari Brady.jpg Wide receiver Jabari Brady (Hollywood, FL/Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory), the five-star prospect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2025 All-American Bowl. Having been selected to play in the twenty fifth edition of the All-American Bowl, Brady will play in the annual East vs. West matchup on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The …

Should Pats franchise tag Onwenu? Ted Johnson and Mike Giardi weigh in originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The NFL’s franchise tag window officially opened on Tuesday. For the New England Patriots, two players stand out as candidates to be tagged before the March 5 deadline. There are arguments to be made for safety Kyle Dugger and offensive lineman Mike …

Jaime Ffrench.jpg Wide receiver Jaime Ffrench (Jacksonville, FL/ Mandarin High School), the five-star prospect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2025 All-American Bowl. Having been selected to play in the twenty fifth edition of the All-American Bowl, Ffrench will play in the annual East vs. West matchup on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. …

Bears hire Jennifer King, the first female coach in the organization’s history originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears are hiring Jennifer King to their offensive staff, making her the first female coach in the organization’s history, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago’s Josh Schrock. Bridget Condon was the first to report. King will work with the running …

Xavier Griffin.jpg Linebacker Xavier Griffin (Gainesville, FL/ Gainesville High School), the four-star prospect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2025 All-American Bowl. Having been selected to play in the twenty fifth edition of the All-American Bowl, Griffin will play in the annual East vs. West matchup on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The …

Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker posted a goodbye message to his Instagram account Tuesday, which saw him express appreciation to the fan base for supporting him over the past six years. It was later reported by ESPN that Detroit was indeed releasing Walker.  Walker totaled one sack, one forced fumble, two passes defended and 59 combined tackles for the …

Mitch Trubisky asked via text to congratulate Kenny Pickens for being drafted by the Steelers originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago When the Steelers signed Mitch Trubisky in 2022 to a barren quarterback room then featuring Mason Rudolph and DeWayne Haskins, they appeared to be offering him a second chance to revive his career with a team to lead. That …