Bears tagging Jaylon Johnson latest expected move in long negotiations that need to end originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears did the expected Tuesday, placing the franchise tag on cornerback Jaylon Johnson ahead of the 3 p.m. CT deadline, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago. CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones and The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain were first to …

It can be a blessing or a curse to have players committed to a program early on and Penn State is experiencing the latter situation right now. They lost the commitment from Omari Gaines on March 1, who was the longest-committed player in the class of 2025. Gaines is a 6’2″ 185-pound safety from New Jersey. The three-star is listed …

Veteran safety Jamal Adams is hitting the open market as a free agent, but it sounds like Jets fans shouldn’t be expecting a reunion in Florham Park any time soon. Multiple sources tell SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes that the Jets have “zero” interest in a reunion with Adams, who is reportedly being released by the Seattle Seahawks. The 28-year-old …

BLOOMINGTON – As he passes three months in his new job, IU football coach Curt Cignetti’s North End Zone office remains relatively spartan. The walls are largely barren. Couches left in their previous arrangement provide seating in front of his desk. A framed jersey from his hiring news conference waits to be hung on the wall. The whole room bears …

The Patriots are in need of a quarterback and likely use their first-round pick on one. But the rookie — whoever that is — might not be the only quarterback the team adds this offseason. Ben Volin of the Boston Globe reports the Patriots have “real” interest in signing Jacoby Brissett. New offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt coached Brissett in …

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Spring practice represents an opportunity to officially turn the page, and that’s an exciting proposition for the Arkansas football program. The Razorbacks went 4-8 in 2023 in one of the most disappointing seasons for any team across the SEC, and the country. The chance to focus on the present and forget the past officially arrives Thursday with …

2024 NFL free agents: Ranking top 10 running backs available originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston NFL teams that need to upgrade at running back this offseason are in luck because the 2024 free agent class is one of the best in history. Literally. There are tons of good running backs expected to hit the market when free agency begins …

The Giants will allow one of their key defensive pieces to hit the open market. According to a report from NFL Media, New York will not franchise or transition tag safety Xavier McKinney. A second-round pick in 2020, McKinney has appeared in 49 games with 46 starts over his first four years. He started all 17 games for the Giants …

Bears place non-exclusive franchise tag on Jaylon Johnson originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Chicago Bears have placed their franchise tag on Jaylon Johnson, keeping him on the team for the 2024 season under the average salary of the top five highest-paid cornerbacks in the NFL, which is $19.8 million. The Bears are tagging Jaylon Johnson as expected, per …

The Giants will not be using the franchise tag on safety Xavier McKinney ahead of Tuesday’s 4 p.m. deadline, according to multiple reports. The Giants also chose not to place the transition tag on the safety – which carried a salary floor of $13.8 million for the 2024 season and would have given the club five days to match any higher offer …

The Jaguars made it official, announcing they have used the franchise tag on outside linebacker Josh Allen. The tag carries a salary of $24.007 million for the 2024 season if Allen signs it, but the two sides will continue talking about a long-term deal with July 15 the deadline to come to an agreement. “We were not able to reach …

The Jacksonville Jaguars placed their franchise tag on edge rusher Josh Allen ahead of Tuesday’s deadline to do so. The Jaguars announced the decision alongside a statement from general manager Trent Baalke on the state of long-term negotiations with Allen. The two sides will continue to negotiate a potential long-term contract. “We were not able to reach an agreement on …

Derrick Lewis has been named head football coach at athletic coordinator at Manor New Tech. A former NFL football player who spent his career with three teams, he was head football coach last year at the Liberal Arts and Science Academy. Former NFL player Derrick Lewis has been hired as head football coach and athletic coordinator at Manor New Tech, …

Yahoo Sports NFL writer Charles McDonald is joined by Ryan McFadden of the Denver Post to discuss the future of the veteran quarterback ahead of his impending release by the Broncos. Hear the full conversation on “The Exempt List with Charles McDonald” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. …

Tuesday’s early morning rain couldn’t dampen the excitement of the Florida A&M football team. The Rattlers returned to Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium for their first spring football practice of the 2024 season. Fourteen practices remain as the Rattlers are scheduled to practice three times a week leading into the Orange and Green Spring Football Game April 13. “They looked good,” James Colzie …