Eric Williams NFC West Writer He’s different. That’s the best way former Los Angeles Rams defensive line coach Eric Henderson could describe his good friend Aaron Donald, who announced his retirement from football on Friday. “The best part about him is the human being,” Henderson said when asked what makes Donald one of the best to ever play. “He makes …

Getty Images The Tennessee Titans made quite the splash in free agency when they agreed to terms with former Jacksonville Jaguars wideout Calvin Ridley on a four-year, $92 million deal which includes $50 million guaranteed. It was thought Ridley was deciding between the Jaguars and New England Patriots, but ultimately, he joins forces with a former rival. Ridley was one …

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dalton Knecht launched a 3-pointer from the right wing as he’s done so many times for Tennessee this season, and the tension rose inside Bridgestone Arena, which was filled with orange-clad fans ready to erupt during the Volunteers’ game vs. Mississippi State in the SEC Tournament Quarterfinals on Friday.  Buzz had been building as the Volunteers mounted …

USATSI The Pittsburgh Steelers have added a new weapon for their new quarterback in Russell Wilson, as the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Pittsburgh is signing former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Van Jefferson to a one-year deal.  Jefferson was originally selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round with the No. 57 overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft. He …

Hoyer reveals Brady told him to be ready to ‘play the whole year’ in 2019 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Tom Brady’s illustrious New England Patriots career ended on a sour note. The legendary quarterback’s last pass with the team was intercepted, a fitting finish to a 2019 season remembered more for what happened off the field than on …

Russell Wilson didn’t come out Friday and say he expects to be the starting quarterback in Pittsburgh. Considering the lengths the Steelers went to woo the nine-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion — including the stunning decision to move on from the player Wilson was supposed to compete against — he didn’t have to. Well before Pittsburgh agreed to …

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, arguably the best player of the last decade in the NFL, announced he is retiring from football Friday afternoon. “For 10 years, I have been fortunate to play the game of football at the highest level,” Donald said in the post. “I’m thankful for the people I’ve met along the way, the friendships …

Getty Images Jimmy G is reportedly headed back to the NFC West. On Friday, NFL Media reported that the Los Angeles Rams had agreed to terms with Jimmy Garoppolo on a one-year deal, where he will join forces with Sean McVay, and likely serve as the backup quarterback for Matthew Stafford.  Garoppolo will not be able to play immediately in 2024 …

STATE COLLEGE − It was one of the most perplexing questions in a yearly NFL Draft routine full of unexpected evaluations: How many basketballs does it take to fill a school bus? The dozen or so Penn State football players working out during Friday’s Pro Day in Holuba Hall shared stories from their ongoing gauntlet of NFL meet-and-greet interviews. It’s …

Jimmy Garrppolo has found a new home and is returning to the NFC West.  Garoppolo is joining the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year deal to be Matthew Stafford’s backup quarterback in 2024, per FOX Sports’ Peter Schrager and multiple reports.  Garoppolo will miss the first two games of next season as he serves a suspension for violating the NFL’s …

When will the Bears trade Justin Fields? Here’s a potential strategy for the front office originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago At the NFL combine, general manager Ryan Poles made it clear the Bears want to “do right by” Justin Fields, in the event the organization decides to trade him. By that, Poles meant they would ideally find a new …

According to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the UConn football program is expected to promote offensive line coach Gordon Sammis to offensive coordinator, following the reported departure of Nick Charlton. Sammis joined the Huskies with head coach Jim Mora two seasons ago and consistently received high praise from players like offensive guard Christian Haynes, who recently participated in the …

Through the first wave of NFL free agency, plenty of the top players went off the board in a matter of hours. In one of the deeper free agent classes in recent memory, the first two days of free agency were two of the busiest in recent NFL history.  The activity didn’t slow down once the new league year began …

USATSI The Philadelphia Eagles are keeping one of their own. The club has reached an agreement on a restructured contract with pass rusher Josh Sweat, according to ESPN. The 26-year-old will now receive a deal with a max value of $13 million and includes $10 million guaranteed.  This comes after the Eagles were reportedly fielding trade calls on Sweat, who is …

Scotts Hill has a new football coach. Harold Hooper has been appointed the Lions’ coach, Henderson County Schools announced Friday in a social media post. Hooper has 17 years of coaching experience, most recently as the offensive coordinator at South Gibson. He also as spent time at Jackson Christian. Hooper replaces Rennard Woodmore, who was let go in February after …