Perry’s 2024 Mock Draft 4.0: Patriots trade down for ‘Packer Way’ pick originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston We’ve been open and honest with how we’re handling our mock drafts this year. What we’re not doing is telling you what we think we’ll happen. If we were, we’d be constantly bouncing back and forth between the Patriots taking either Drake Maye or …

The Chicago Blackhawks have traded winger Anthony Beauvillier to the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2024 fifth-round draft pick, it was announced Thursday. With a hefty three-year contract worth $4.15 million annually coming to an end, and with the Blackhawks eyeing next season, there figured to be a decent number of teams kicking the tires on Beauvillier, 26, a …

College football isn’t what it used to be. In many ways, that’s a good thing. Even so, not all college coaches have been able to adapt to new norms in college football. Name, image and likeness (NIL) has played a big role in establishing new norms for college football teams. Rightfully so, the players that bring sizable revenue to universities …

The 2024 NFL offseason is in full swing, with free agency’s negotiating period set for a March 11 kickoff. Lots of big names have already hit the market due to salary-cap cuts, and more will have a chance to speak with all 32 teams in short order. All signings and trades can become official starting March 13, when the 2024 …

The Chicago Bears’ biggest piece of offseason business — aside from the quarterback position — is done. The Bears have reached an agreement on a new four-year contract with All-Pro cornerback Jaylon Johnson, according to multiple reports. The extension is worth up to $76 million, per NFL Media. The news comes days after the Bears placed the non-exclusive franchise tag …

The spring visits to Columbus for high school recruits has begun, and for one Ohio State target, it was a trip worth making. Indianapolis 2025 defensive end, Damien Shanklin, took a visit to see the Buckeyes practicing today and while he was on his visit got an offer from the coaching staff. The 6-foot, 4-inch, 230-pound edge rusher has scheduled …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterMar 7, 2024, 03:39 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen was activated from injured reserve Thursday after being out of the lineup since November because of a blood clotting issue. His most recent appearance came Nov. 2 in a 2-1 loss to the New York Rangers …

The Patriots have added a veteran offensive lineman. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Chukwuma Okorafor has agreed to terms with New England. Specifics of the contract were not disclosed. Okorafor, 26, was a third-round pick in the 2018 draft. He appeared in 77 games with 59 starts for Pittsburgh over the last six seasons. He played 14 games …

When the Big Ten officially extends its reach to the West Coast next season with the additions of USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington next academic year, there will be no shortage of changes to the tradition-rich conference. How sweeping will those alterations be? One of them will impact the number of times the league’s members play football games on a …

NFL free agency is upon us! Free agency will officially open when the new league year begins on March 13 at 4 p.m. ET. However, teams can begin to discuss deals with free agents prior to that, when the legal tampering period opens on March 11 at 12 p.m. ET. Some notable free agents have already agreed to deals to …

At the scouting combine last week, Bears General Manager Ryan Poles told reporters that the team’s conversations with Jaylon Johnson were “going well” ahead of the cornerback hitting free agency. While Chicago then franchise tagged Johnson earlier this week, it turns out they won’t need it. According to multiple reports, Johnson has agreed to a four-year contract to keep him …

Getty Images Tyrann Mathieu is staying in New Orleans. The former All-Pro safety has signed a two-year, $13 million deal with the Saints, as confirmed by CBS Sports HQ senior NFL Insider Josina Anderson.  A three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro, Mathieu has spent the past two seasons with the Saints. During that span, he has tallied seven interceptions, 166 …

One of the best players in the 2026 class has now scheduled a visit to Notre Dame for next month. Maxwell Riley, the 6-foot, 5-inch and 263-pound offensive tackle will come to South Bend on April 6th, his last officially scheduled visit of the spring. The nations No. 13 overall prospect and 4th ranked player at his position according to …

The 2024 NFL offseason is well underway, with big names hitting the open market, trade rumors circulating and free agency just around the corner. But why are some players free to sign with new teams now, while others have to wait? How can a prospective trade be negotiated without being finalized? And what’s the deal with the “tampering period?” We’re …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterMar 7, 2024, 03:59 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Meet Frank Vatrano. All-Star forward. Three-time 20-goal scorer. Budding shoe designer. Well, sort of. Vatrano, along with Lukas Dostal and the now-departed Adam Henrique, who was traded to the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday, were among the Anaheim Ducks players who have …