Aaron Donald won’t be with the Rams in 2024, but Jimmy Garoppolo will be. According to multiple reports, the Rams are signing the former 49ers and Raiders quarterback. It’s a one-year deal for Garoppolo, who will try to be the backup to Matthew Stafford this season. If Garoppolo makes the team, the Rams will have to make plans to have …

It’s unfortunate that Texas Tech football spring practices are mostly closed to the general public and the media. Oh, the media gets to see the first 30 minutes on some days, but most of the meaningful stuff happens afterward. The Red Raiders, coming off a bowl victory for the third consecutive season, have all sorts of personnel to sort through …

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed former Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson on a one-year contract. The 35-year-old was a free agent as the Denver Broncos released him just two years after signing him in one of the most valuable trades in NFL history. The Steelers then agreed to trade Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles. “I was fortunate to have …

At his introductory press conference after signing with the Steelers, linebacker Patrick Queen acknowledged he hasn’t always had warm feelings toward the folks in Pittsburgh. Queen, who has spent his entire career with the Ravens, recalled a moment during his rookie season when Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told Queen that he wasn’t really a Raven until he’s beaten the Steelers. …

The Rams have an experienced backup quarterback in Jimmy Garoppolo. (John Locher / Associated Press) The Rams found their backup Friday for star quarterback Matthew Stafford. Jimmy Garoppolo, cut this week by the Las Vegas Raiders, agreed to terms with the Rams, people with knowledge of the situation said. The people requested anonymity because a contract has not been signed. …

The Giants continued adding to their offensive line on Friday. Shortly after word of their agreement with former Buccaneers guard Aaron Stinnie surfaced, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported that the team is also set to sign Austin Schlottmann. It’s a two-year deal for the former Viking. The Giants have also signed guard Jon Runyan Jr. and tackle Jermaine Eluemunor this …

Long-time Eagles backup offensive lineman signs with Buccaneers originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Veteran reserve offensive lineman Sua Opeta, who started 10 games for the Eagles over the last four years, signed a one-year deal with the Buccaneers Friday, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Opeta, who initially joined the Eagles as an undrafted free agent …

Defensive lineman Laiatu Latu leaps for a pass while running a drill at UCLA pro day on Friday. Latu is projected to be selected in the first round of this year’s NFL draft. (Michael Owen Baker / For The Times) Laiatu Latu knelt down on the turf at the starting line of the 40-yard dash in a position he had …

49ers, NFL fans react to Jimmy G reportedly signing with Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area When it comes to out-of-nowhere moves, the NFL free-agency period always seems to deliver the goods. One eyebrow-raising move was former 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo reportedly signing with the NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams. Garoppolo was a divisive figure in San …

Collins received news of trade from ex-49ers DC Ryans originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area For Maliek Colins, being traded to the 49ers was a surprise — but the defensive tackle was thankful when the news was delivered by Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans. “DeMeco had called me to tell me the trade had gone through,” Collins said via …

The Steelers are signing receiver Van Jefferson to a one-year deal, Gerry Dulac of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Jefferson, 27, started last season with the Rams before a trade to Atlanta on Oct. 10. In 2023, he caught 12 passes for 101 yards for the Falcons after making eight receptions for 108 yards with the Rams. The Rams made him a …

Eagles talked to Bears about Justin Fields before trading for Kenny Pickett: report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Eagles have long been attached to Justin Fields as an ideal landing spot for the fourth-year quarterback. That rang true, as the Eagles reportedly checked in with the Bears about Fields before acquiring Kenny Pickett from the Steelers on Friday, …

After Terry Bradshaw retired, the Steelers waited 20 years to draft their next potential franchise quarterback. After Ben Roethlisbeger retired, the Steelers wasted no time. In the very next draft, they used their first-round pick on Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett. Just two seasons later, the Steelers pulled the plug on the Pickett experiment, sending him to Philadelphia for a fairly …

Free agent linebacker Cody Barton is signing a one-year deal with the Broncos, his agent, David Canter of GSE Worldwide, announced. Mike Klis of 9News reports the deal has a $3.5 million base with a maximum value of $4 million. Barton is the third outside free agent to sign with the Broncos. Barton, 27, spent last season with Washington and …

The Oklahoma Sooners’ defense made positive strides in 2023, but they have work to do to turn Zac Alley’s unit into an elite squad. Brent Venables and his coaching staff have done a great job on the recruiting trail to stockpile talent over the last three recruiting cycles. In the last two years, the Sooners have added 17 four- and …