The first week of free agency is essentially completed, with plenty of moves around the NFL that resulted in one of the busiest weeks of transactions in recent years. Kirk Cousins went to the Atlanta Falcons, Saquon Barkley went to the Philadelphia Eagles, and Christian Wilkins went to the Las Vegas Raiders. Those were a few moves that highlighted the …

Most of this year’s top NFL free agents have already found new homes, or secured new contracts to stay put. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t more deals to be made. Sometimes, in fact, the best offseason additions are the underrated “value” bets. And there are still a handful of notable names who remain on the open market, available for …

Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill claimed in a recent appearance on “The Pivot” podcast that he’s working to correct his off-field behavior. It turns out the wide receiver was subject to a police investigation over an alleged domestic dispute less than two months prior, according to the Miami Herald, though no criminal charges resulted from the incident. In late January, …

Greg Auman NFC South Reporter Carolina had the worst record in the NFL last season, so no amount of offseason changes should be surprising. But the first week of free agency brought a major overhaul to the Panthers’ defense, swapping out at least six starters and some of its biggest names. Four of Carolina’s top six players in defensive snaps …

2024 Eagles mock draft roundup 5.0: Options after free agent flurry originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles had a busy first week of free agency, adding Saquon Barkley, Bryce Huff, C.J. Gardner-Johnson and more. But was that enough to change the mock drafts. Because now that the major wave of free agency is gone, we’re all going to …

It might be the offseason, but JJ Watt isn’t taking any time off.  Watt, a future Hall of Fame defensive lineman, recently completed his first year as an NFL analyst for CBS Sports. He’s keeping himself plenty busy, between his and wife, Kealia’s, role as minority investors in Burnley F.C., raising a 1-year-old, training with younger brother T.J. Watt and …

Football and men’s basketball have historically headlined college athletic departments, but finding success in both sports remains an elusive task for many schools. Hitting on both hires and supporting them successfully has been a challenge for even the most high-profile colleges, but a select few have managed to stand apart.  The past few years have been a rapid period of …

Dak Prescott is helping out the Dallas Cowboys as he still awaits a long-term extension from the team. Both sides agreed to rework the quarterback’s contract for the 2024 season, converting a $5 million roster bonus into a signing bonus, ESPN reported Monday. With the move, Prescott’s cap number for the upcoming season was lowered to $55.455 million, opening $4 …

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There are two lines of thinking when it comes to rookie quarterbacks. Some feel that it’s better to have them sit and learn from a veteran, while others feel that playing right away is the way to go. For me, it depends on the player and the situation they inherit.  Take Joe Burrow, for example. Burrow was clearly ready to …

Odell Beckham Jr. said goodbye to the Baltimore Ravens in an Instagram post on Sunday night, apparently bringing an end to his one-year run with the club. “Swea on everything I appreciate the Flock more than yall could EVER imagine,” Beckham wrote. “Did everything I could wit the opportunities I had. Wish I got to do it big for y’all …

Despite already adding Jameis Winston, NFL rumors indicate the Cleveland Browns are not done at the quarterback position yet. This time, they add former Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley on a one-year deal. Huntley made the Pro Bowl as an alternate in 2022 after filling in for Lamar Jackson for four starts. That season, Huntley had a statline of 658 …

How will the Eagles use free agent pickup Zack Baun? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Zack Baun is ready to play anywhere. But it’s pretty clear he’d like to rush the passer. A couple days after agreeing to terms with the Eagles on a one-year deal, the veteran linebacker said last week that he’s interested to see where the …

The Cowboys haven’t extended quarterback Dak Prescott’s contract, but they have tweaked it. Field Yates of ESPN reports that the team has converted Prescott’s $5 million roster bonus to a signing bonus in order to create cap space. The move also involved adding void years to Prescott’s contract and the result is $4 million in cap space for the current …

Mar. 16—Sign up for our daily Illini football newsletter here Greetings from “Can’t Wait For Saturday,” your morning morsel of college football, courtesy of longtime Illini beat writer, AP Top 25 voter and Heisman state rep Bob Asmussen. He’ll give you his views each day on the game he loves. *** Of course, the people in charge of the College …