Ohio State running backs coach Tony Alford left for archrival Michigan on Wednesday. It was an abrupt departure for Alford, who spent nine seasons with the Buckeyes after he was hired by former coach Urban Meyer in 2015. Here’s a look back on the defining moments of Alford’s stint in Columbus, spanning the second half of Meyer’s tenure into the …

Eric Williams NFC West Writer Looking for the teams pushing all their chips in with big-money free agent deals? Well, the NFC West division is not that place.  While three of the four teams within the division had enough salary cap space to make some big deals, the Cardinals, Rams, 49ers and Seahawks mainly focused on more sensible signings and …

Getty Images The Miami Dolphins have upgraded their cornerback room. According to ESPN, the Dolphins are signing free-agent cornerback Kendall Fuller to a two-year contract worth $16.5 million. Fuller is the latest in a string of additions the Dolphins have made to their secondary, and is likely to be the most impactful. He spent the last four years in Washington …

The Los Angeles Chargers are keeping one of their best defenders in town for at least another year. According to ESPN, edge rusher Joey Bosa agreed to a restructured contract to remain with the team in 2024.  Bosa, who signed a five-year, $135 million contract extension back in 2020, had been set to count for $36.6 million on L.A.’s books …

After releasing Xavien Howard, the Dolphins are bringing in another free-agent cornerback. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Miami has agreed to terms with Kendall Fuller on a two-year contract. Fowler reports the deal is worth $16.5 million. Fuller, 29, has spent most of his career with Washington. He was a third-round pick in 2016 and played his first two seasons …

Next season can’t come soon enough for newly minted Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry.  After officially signing a two-year, $16-million deal with the Ravens on Thursday, the four-time Pro Bowler discussed how he is the perfect fit for Baltimore’s offense. “I love [Baltimore’s] style of play, their culture and the physicality they play with as well,” Henry said, per …

USATSI Aaron Rodgers has been pretty quiet on social media over the past five months, but on Thursday, he decided to use the platform to respond to a recent report from CNN that suggested that he once shared conspiracy theories about Sandy Hook.  In a lengthy post to X, Rodgers referred to the events at Sandy Hook as an “aboslute …

After just two seasons in Atlanta, Desmond Ridder’s time with the Falcons has come to an end.  CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones has reported that the Falcons are finalizing a deal that will send Ridder to Arizona. To make the trade happen, the Cardinals are sending Rondale Moore to Atlanta.  For the Falcons, Ridder became expendable this week …

The NFL’s transformation into a passing league in the early 2000s has made it imperative for teams to expend top picks on passers with franchise potential. Though the top-10 selections in the NFL Draft are supposed to be reserved for the “elite” prospects in the class, the pressure to find a franchise quarterback in a quarterback-driven league has prompted some …

NFL free agency is here! Stay updated with Yahoo Sports and learn everything you need to know right here. Fantasy reaction to NFL free agency What do all the moves mean from a fantasy perspective? Find out from Yahoo Sports’ fantasy experts with their live reactions right here. When does the ‘legal tampering’ period begin? The NFL’s “legal tampering” period …

The NFL is reviewing whether the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles violated tampering policies during the legal tampering window, a league spokesman said Thursday. The Falcons agreed to a contract with four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins shortly after teams were permitted to start negotiating with unrestricted free agents on Monday. The Eagles quickly struck a deal with two-time Pro …

Minnesota is adding a former first-round pick to its defense. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, the Vikings have agreed to terms with defensive tackle Jerry Tillery on a one-year deal worth up to $3.75 million. Tillery, 27, was selected by the Chargers at No. 28 overall back in 2019. But his production has not been to the standard …

With the ink dry on Kirk Cousins’ massive contract to become the next starting quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons, the team has wasted little time trading away the signal-caller who has started most of their games over the last two seasons. Atlanta is dealing quarterback Desmond Ridder to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for wide receiver Rondale Moore, per multiple …

Utah QB Cam Rising throws during Utah spring camp at Spence and Cleone Eccles Football Center in Salt Lake City, UT on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. | Eli Rehmer, Utah Athletics This article was first published in the Ute Insiders newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox each Wednesday night. Talking to Utah quarterback Cam Rising at …

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