Monthly Archives: March 2024

Falcons cut OL Justin Shaffer

The Falcons have released offensive lineman Justin Shaffer, the team announced Thursday. Shaffer spent the past two seasons on Atlanta’s practice squad and signed a futures contract after the 2023 season concluded. He has yet to appear in an NFL regular-season game. The Falcons selected the Georgia product in the sixth round of the 2022 draft. They waived him out …

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New England Patriots show interest in UNC’s Drake Maye at Pro Day

The New England Patriots are on the hunt for their next franchise quarterback, and Drake Maye might be just what they are looking for after North Carolina’s Pro Day on Thursday.  Maye is projected to be a first-round pick in next month’s NFL Draft, and the Pats currently have the No. 3 pick — a spot that could likely land …

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Did LSU coach Brian Kelly reveal Washington’s plan to take QB Jayden Daniels?

In a story connecting Washington and LSU in a way that doesn’t entail Kim Mulkey, Tigers football coach Brian Kelly might have inadvertently disclosed the plans of the team holding the second overall pick in the 2024 draft. Via Garrett Podell of CBSSports.com, Kelly added two extra important words to his effort to promote the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner. “[Daniels] …

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Panthers re-sign Raheem Blackshear – Yahoo Sports

Running back Raheem Blackshear is officially back with the Panthers. The NFL’s transaction report for Thursday shows that Blackshear has re-signed with the team. The move was a formality as Blackshear was limited to negotiating with the Panthers after they tendered him a contract as an exclusive rights free agent. Blackshear has played in 25 games for the Panthers over …

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4-star Ethan Utley picks Tennessee football over Texas, Michigan for Josh Heupel’s 2025 class

Ethan Utley is staying home in Tennessee. Utley, a four-star defensive lineman and No. 4 recruit in Tennessee, announced his commitment to Tennessee football on Thursday at a commitment celebration at Germantown Pub in Nashville in front of family and friends. The Ensworth multi-sport athlete is Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel’s third in-state commit for the class of 2025, joining …

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Bears to host Washington’s Rome Odunze for a top-30 visit: report

Bears to host Washington’s Rome Odunze for a top-30 visit: report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears will host Washinton wide receiver Rome Odunze for a top-30 visit at Halas Hall, according to a report from ESPN’s Brady Henderson. Washington WR Rome Odunze, projected to be drafted early in the first round, tells me he has upcoming meetings …

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Texas offers 2026 four-star RB Ja’Michael Jones

Texas recently extended an offer to one of the top recruits in Alabama for the 2026 cycle. Four-star running back Ja’Michael Jones announced he received an offer from Texas on Wednesday. The Montgomery (AL) native is rated the No. 11 overall recruit in the state and the No. 18 running back in the country according to the On3 industry ranking. …

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Shanahan, York grateful Juszczyk accepted 49ers’ pay-cut proposal

Shanahan, York grateful Juszczyk accepted 49ers’ pay-cut proposal originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area ORLANDO, Fla. — Kyle Juszczyk is invaluable to the 49ers for more reason than one. The All-Pro fullback agreed to a salary reduction on his existing contract in order to help the team stay under the NFL salary cap in 2024 and plan for the …

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