Cornerback Myles Bryant is headed to Houston. Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports that Bryant has agreed to sign with the Texans. No terms of the deal were included in the report. Bryant signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2020 and spent the last four seasons with the team. Texans General Manager Nick Caserio …

Since the Chargers already have their quarterback, coach Jim Harbaugh says he can pick the best other position player in the draft with the fifth pick. Quarterbacks are potentially going to be the top four picks. (Phelan M. Ebenhack / Associated Press) The buzz has grown only louder with each passing day, the idea that next month quarterbacks could be …

If Patriots trade down, what are the odds they hit on WR and OT? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jerod Mayo made it very clear Monday morning: He and the Patriots are open for business when it comes to trading their No. 3 overall draft choice. They haven’t committed to taking a quarterback at this point, he said, and …

Giants tight end Darren Waller remains “undecided” about whether he’ll play this season or retire, GM Joe Schoen said on Monday. Earlier this month, Waller opened up on why he’s contemplating retirement, with the 31-year-old noting that his decision would come soon. “I’m undecided at the moment,” Waller told The Athletic. “It’s really the idea of signing up for another journey. It’s …

How trade for ‘perfect fit’ Keenan Allen came together at right time for Bears’ new QB path originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago ORLANDO — Bears general manager Ryan Poles was in the market for a veteran wide receiver during the opening week of free agency. The Bears planned to bring in some notable names when an unexpected star became …

A York, Ala., native, Florida football defensive coordinator Austin Armstrong grew up with a deep appreciation of the competitiveness of SEC football. The 31-year-old Armstrong learned it first-hand as a first-year defensive coordinator with the Florida Gators in 2023. There were growing pains, as UF’s defense went from allowing an average of 13.5 points through its first four games to …

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones isn’t really “all-in” this season in terms of pushing his chips to the middle of the table like the Rams did in the 2021 season. But he said he is all-in on quarterback Dak Prescott, which is why he believes, despite the team’s free agency losses, that the Cowboys will have a chance in 2024. “We …

Why Reid believes 49ers QB Purdy has things ‘under control’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area ORLANDO, Fla. — Super Bowl-winning coach Andy Reid has the quarterback generally regarded as the best in the game. He emerged from Super Bowl LVIII with an appreciation for the 49ers quarterback, too. Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Patrick Mahomes threw for 333 …

Why Harbaugh faced greater NFL challenge with 49ers in 2011 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area ORLANDO, Fla. — Thirteen years ago, Jim Harbaugh entered the NFL head-coaching ranks at an extreme disadvantage. This time, Harbaugh is not facing nearly the same challenges as a first-year head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers. On Monday at the NFL Annual …

Why Bills’ McDermott believes Floyd is ‘great addition’ for 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area ORLANDO, Fla. — Leonard Floyd spent only one season in Buffalo, but Monday at the NFL Annual Meeting, Bills coach Sean McDermott explained how the now-49ers pass rusher positively impacted his team in such a short span. “One of my guys right there,” …

Lynch dispels Aiyuk trade rumors amid contract extension talks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area ORLANDO, Fla. — Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been the subject of rampant trade speculation this offseason. “I’m sorry to disappoint them,” 49ers general manager John Lynch said Monday of those claiming to have inside knowledge of trade talks surrounding the second-team All-Pro wide …

Why Browns’ Stefanski believes Elliott fits 49ers’ defensive scheme originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area ORLANDO, Fla. — The 49ers might have found a better scheme fit in defensive tackle Jordan Elliott than with previous free-agent acquisitions, and his former coach, Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns, explained why. It took Randy Gregory and Chase Young some time to …

Mar. 25—PULLMAN — Four months after a wonky season, a promising start followed by a forgettable finish, Washington State football is ready to return. Sort of. The Cougars start spring practice on Tuesday, a 15-practice slate featuring three scrimmages, concluding with the spring game on April 27. As WSU enters a new era, joining the Mountain West next season as …

Should Patriots have followed Titans’ aggressive offseason approach? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots entered NFL free agency with more than $100 million in salary cap space to spend and some glaring weaknesses on their roster. They’ve made a couple good moves so far, but most of them involve re-signing their own free agents, such as …

Prototypical Patriots: Seven offensive tackles who fit Wolf’s mold originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston For a long time, putting together our Prototypical Patriots series was relatively self-explanatory. We had about two decades worth of drafts run by Bill Belichick to analyze what he preferred at certain positions. What were the physical or production-related thresholds he seemed to value at …