Here’s what the Bears learned about Caleb Williams from teammates, Kilff Kingsbury and themselves: report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago There’s no question the Bears are working around the clock at Halas Hall to try and figure out what to do with the No. 1 pick and Justin Fields. Caleb Williams is the name widely attached to the Bears …

Eric Williams NFC West Writer Seahawks president of football operations John Schneider hired defensive wizard Mike Macdonald as Seattle’s head coach in part because of the new ideas he’ll bring to reenergize a defense that underperformed in 2023. Last season, the Seahawks were awful at stopping the run for a second year in a row, finishing No. 31 in run …

Alabama football opened up spring practices on Monday, the first under new coach Kalen DeBoer. Plenty is changing, but there’s at least one constant: Competition. Does that extend to every position? DeBoer was asked Monday night if there is a clean slate every year with every position; he was also asked “is that your guy?” referencing quarterback Jalen Milroe. “You …

After 13 seasons in the NFL, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is retiring. The 36-year-old gave the official announcement during a press conference on Monday, getting emotional as he said goodbye to the only team he ever played for. On the field, Kelce was one of the greatest to ever play his position. He is a Super Bowl champion, six-time …

When things went sideways between the Broncos and quarterback Russell Wilson late in the 2023 regular season, we picked up two fairly strong indications at the time. One, if released by the Broncos, he’d take the league minimum for 2024, since Denver owes him $39 million. Two, he’d be very interested in joining the Raiders, one of Denver’s top competitors. …

New Michigan State football head coach brought in an almost entirely new coaching staff this year, with the exception of Courtney Hawkins. The top hires, of course, are the two top coordinators for the offense and defense. For one of those, Brian Lindgren, Jonathan Smith opted to bring a familiar face with him from Oregon State. For the other, Joe …

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter Jason Kelce was an afterthought when he arrived in Philadelphia in 2011 as an undersized offensive lineman who had walked on to his college team as a running back. He was a kid from Cleveland with a reputation for having a bad temper, which was part of why he slipped into the sixth round of …

USATSI This past weekend, NFL Media reported that longtime Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith was not expected to return to Dallas in 2024. The 33-year-old is a free agent, and the Cowboys want to use their available monies elsewhere. The Dallas Morning News reported that Smith and the Cowboys stand drastically apart financially. A veteran left tackle is always going to …

Michigan State football’s time slot for media availability at the 2024 Big Ten Football Media Day has been revealed. The Big Ten Conference will hold their annual media days from July 23 to July 25 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The annual event will be expanded from two to three days to accommodate the addition of USC, UCLA, …

Former Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is hoping to hear his name called early in the 2024 NFL Draft, and eventually become one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. During a sit down with CBS Sports HQ at the NFL Scouting Combine, Penix was asked to give his top 5 signal-callers in the NFL today, and his list included a …

Where 49ers’ Purdy ranks among Penix Jr.’s top five NFL QBs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. isn’t guaranteed to be a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but the quarterback has seen how any opportunity can turn doubt into belief through 49ers star Brock Purdy. Penix is no stranger to adversity himself, so …

The Denver Broncos have informed quarterback Russell Wilson the team will release him when the new league year starts on March 13. “We spoke with Russell Wilson today to inform him of his release after the start of the league year,” general manager George Paton and head coach Sean Peyton said in a statement. “On behalf of the Broncos, we …

Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce is officially retiring after 13 seasons in the NFL, all in Philly. The center was rumored to be hanging up his cleats after this season, and confirmed the news himself during a press conference on Monday. The 2011 sixth-round draft pick embodied Philadelphia sports and became an icon and one of the most beloved athletes …

PHILADELPHIA — Jason Kelce, who retired Monday after 13 NFL seasons — all with the Philadelphia Eagles — is going to be remembered as one of the greatest centers in NFL history. The only center to earn six First-Team All-Pro honors and win a Super Bowl title, Kelce solidified his Hall of Fame status when he earned his final All-Pro selection in …

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson coaching staff have shown interest in one of the top recruits in the 2025 class. A four-star linebacker in the 2025 class, Nasir Wyatt, took to social media Monday to announce that he received an offer from Clemson. One of the country’s top linebackers and overall players is on the Tigers’ radar. According to 247Sports …