What the College Football Playoff would’ve looked like last season in a 14-team format. (Taylar Sievert/Yahoo Sports) INDIANAPOLIS — A day after news emerged of a proposed new model to an expanded College Football Playoff, many questions linger, perhaps none more important than the seeding and bye structure of the 14-team field. Champions of the SEC and Big Ten would …

INDIANAPOLIS – Caleb Williams, the presumed No. 1 overall pick in April’s NFL draft, is attending the NFL Combine without doing medical examinations with teams, multiple sources tell CBS Sports. One league source believes Williams is the first combine invitee to attend the event after declining the medical exams, which are typically considered to be one of the most essential …

The NFL has reportedly tested optical technology to track first downs in multiple games including at February’s Super Bowl. If approved and implemented, the technology would replace the long outdated and oft-criticized system of sideline chain crews that invites human error and guesswork into high-stakes first-down measurements. This is according to multiple reports from the NFL scouting combine on Thursday …

The Eagles are set for wholesale changes. GM Howie Roseman retools the roster following Philadelphia’s historic collapse, finishing the season 1-6 after a 10-1 start. The first domino to fall is All-Pro center Jason Kelce’s decision on his future, 36, who reportedly told his teammates he is retiring after 13 seasons with the Eagles but may now be having a change …

The NFL is a quarterback-driven league with top QB prospects frequently determining the direction of the draft. A top prospect with “franchise” talent and potential can entice team builders to trade away significant assets to land a star at the game’s most important position. Since I started my career as a scout in 2000, I have evaluated plenty of star …