Here’s what the Bears salary cap looks like after trading for Keenan Allen originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears sent shockwaves through the NFL sphere on Thursday night when they sent a fourth-round draft pick to the Chargers in exchange for wide receiver Keenan Allen. The team announced the move later that evening. Besides the 1,000-yard seasons and …

The Buccaneers have agreed to terms with free agent guard Sua Opeta to a one-year deal, JC Allen of BucsGameday reports. The team needed a replacement after losing left guard Aaron Stinnie to the Giants. Opeta is expected to compete with another free agent signing, former Giants guard Ben Bredeson, to replace Stinnie. Opeta, 27, started six games for the …

After listening to Nick Saban bemoan the direction of college football during a congressional hearing this week, I feel more certain Saban made the right decision to retire. A hallmark of Saban’s greatness was his ability to evolve — if sometimes begrudgingly — to changes within the sport. But adjusting to a landscape in which players enjoy more power, freedom …

The Los Angeles Rams have agreed to terms with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on a one-year deal, according to multiple media reports Friday. The 32-year-old spent last year with the Las Vegas Raiders and will now join quarterback Matthew Stafford and head coach Sean McVay in Los Angeles. Garoppolo won’t be available to back up Stafford until after the first two …

Mar. 15—LAS VEGAS — Coming back to Pullman with an NCAA berth assured should be good salve for the Washington State Cougars’ disappointment Friday night. Although fresh off the 58-52 loss to Colorado in the Pacific-12 Conference Tournament semifinals, the Cougs were still stinging from having played a game below their standards when the opportunity for an unprecedented tournament title …

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 …