49ers weigh difficult receiver options with free agency looming originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Two of the biggest items on the 49ers’ to-do list for the offseason pertain to their own wide receivers. First, the 49ers next week might have to make a decision on restricted free agent Jauan Jennings, whom the club would like to secure with …

The Pittsburgh Steelers are releasing cornerback Patrick Peterson, ESPN reported Friday. The move clears $7 million in cap space for the Steelers, who signed the defensive back to a two-year, $14 million contract last offseason.  Peterson, who will be 34 at the start of the 2024 NFL season, totaled two interceptions, 11 passes defended and 42 combined tackles last season for …

Notre Dame football has gotten off to a fantastic start to its 2025 recruiting class, so they can look ahead to the 2026 cycle a bit earlier. One of the prospects that the Irish staff liked was Florida cornerback Dominick Kelly, who was offered on Thursday. The 6-foot, 1-inch and 175-pound member of the secondary isn’t currently ranked, but will …

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMar 8, 2024, 12:02 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Tyler Toffoli is on the move — again. The Winnipeg Jets acquired the veteran forward from the New Jersey Devils on Friday for a third-round draft pick in 2024 and a second-rounder in 2025. New Jersey retained 50% of Toffoli’s salary …

The New England Patriots will be deep in the weeds of the quarterback market this offseason as part of this new post-Bill Belichick world that is spinning in Foxborough. The Patriots are set to move on from their Week 1 starter from this past season in Mac Jones, as they are reportedly fielding calls from other teams who may be interested …

Negotiations over a 14-team College Football Playoff format, which would begin in the 2026 season, are trending to featuring ore at-large teams amid backlash to bidding from the Big Ten and SEC that would have afforded the conferences a sizable portion of the field and automatic first-round byes each year, sources familiar with the negotiations told CBS Sports. When discussions …

Star Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had a very characteristic response to comparisons between his relationship with Taylor Swift and that of Beatles frontman John Lennon and his second wife Yoko Ono, which many have attributed as a factor of the legendary band’s 1970 breakup. When Travis’ brother, recently retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, playfully ribbed Travis …

Report: Teams calling Pats about potential Mac Jones trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Mac Jones era in New England could be coming to an end in the near future. According to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, the Patriots “appear open to trading” their 2021 first-round quarterback this offseason. Teams across the league have reportedly been calling New England …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMar 8, 2024, 03:05 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired defenseman Matt Dumba from the Arizona Coyotes ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline to address an injury-depleted blue line, a source told ESPN. The Lightning sent a 2027 fifth-round pick to the Coyotes for Dumba and a 2025 seventh-round pick, …

The Oregon Ducks have had a lot of success recruiting at Mater Dei High School down in California over the past couple of years, landing players like Aydin Breland, Jack Ressler, and Lipe Moala. Dan Lanning and his staff hope that success continues, with one of the best players in the 2026 class visiting Eugene from Mater Dei later this …

Getty Images The Houston Texans and Dalton Schultz have agreed to a deal to keep the tight end around for the near future as the team announced his return Friday. CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones confirms it’s a three-year deal. The contract is worth $36 million with $23.5 million guaranteed at signing, per NFL Media.  As a main target for quarterback C.J. Stroud, …

Though quarterback Trey Lance has yet to play a down in a regular-season game for the Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones is holding on to his stock of the No. 3 overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft.  The Cowboys owner and general manager told reporters he doesn’t regret giving up a fourth-round pick to acquire Lance in a trade with …

On Friday, it appeared that the new-look Michigan football staff under Sherrone Moore was set, but not so fast, my friend. According to The Detroit News’ Angelique Chengelis, former Wolverines running back turned coach Mike Hart looks to be departing after three seasons with his alma mater. (subscription required) Via Chengelis: Mike Hart, Michigan’s running backs coach for the last …

Getty Images Detroit Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin has been named president of the NFL Players Association. He was named president by the board of player representatives.  Reeves-Mabin was a member of the NFLPA’s executive committee for the past two years, most recently serving the vice president of the player’s union. He is taking over the role former Cleveland Browns center JC …

The Rams announced the hirings of Sean Desai and Jerry Schuplinski as senior assistants. Desai most recently served as defensive coordinator for the Eagles, and he previously was the associate head coach and defensive assistant for the Seahawks in 2022. Desai broke into the NFL coaching ranks with the Bears, spending the 2013-18 seasons as a defensive quality control coach …