MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Max Brosmer threw his first pass with the University of Minnesota football team at spring practice on Thursday, but he had won over P.J. Fleck and his teammates long before that. Fleck and the Gophers learned shortly after their loss to Wisconsin to end the regular season 5-7 that they would need a new quarterback. Athan …

The Jets and veteran left tackle Tyron Smith agreed to a one-year deal that’s heavy on incentives tied to how often Smith is on the field during the regular season. Smith played 13 games in 2023, but he was limited to 17 games over the previous three seasons and his contract pays escalating amounts based on how many snaps he …

Four-star cornerback recruit Dorian Barney checked out the University of Georgia this winter. Now, the Georgia Bulldogs have extended a scholarship offer to the talented in-state defensive back after he visited Georgia for a second time. Barney plays high school football for Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Georgia. The four-star recruit is ranked as the No. 32 prospect in …

Free agent defensive back Isaiah Pola-Mao has re-signed with the Raiders, the team announced Thursday. He played 16 games for the Raiders last season, totaling 20 tackles, a sack, a pass defensed and an interception. Pola-Mao saw action on 130 defensive snaps and 304 on special teams. Pola-Mao, 24, signed the Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2022. The …

It was overcast and in the mid 70’s as Alabama football had its fifth spring practice under Kalen DeBoer, and the second practice open to reporters on Thursday. The Crimson Tide are working towards their A-Day spring game on Saturday, April 13. The viewing period for reporters lasted for about 30 minutes and consisted of primarily position and individual drills. …

Breaking down proposed kickoff, ‘hip drop’ tackle rule changes in NFL originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The NFL competition committee is proposing a rule to penalize so-called “hip-drop” tackles and a radical change to kickoffs to add more returns without compromising safety. The proposals will be presented to owners at the league meetings later this month, with 24 out …

Not every prospect who received a Notre Dame football offer on “Pot of Gold Day” shared on social media that they got one. One of those prospects was 2026 Texas athlete Calvin Carter, who shared on Thursday that he did get an Irish offer. The 6-foot, 4-inch and 225-pound prospect can play all over the field, linebacker, tight end, defensive …

NFL won’t consider banning Eagles’ patented Brotherly Shove originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Brotherly Shove isn’t going away. The Eagles’ patented short-yardage play – loved by fans, hated by opponents – will not be barred by the NFL this offseason, according to NFL executive vice president Troy Vincent. Despite speculation throughout the 2023 season that the league might …

Tennessee football freshman cornerback Kaleb Beasley, a former Lipscomb Academy standout, will miss the remainder of spring practice after suffering a fractured fibula on Thursday. Beasley’s father, Terrio, posted news of the injury on his personal Facebook page, and UT confirmed it. Beasley had just arrived on campus. He and former Lipscomb teammate Edwin Spillman enrolled at UT on Monday, …

A visit turned into a signing for free agent cornerback C.J. Henderson. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Henderson has agreed to join the Texans after Thursday’s visit to Houston. The move, combined with Houston’s signing of cornerback Jeff Okudah on March 11, likely means the end to Steven Nelson’s time with the Texans. Nelson, a starter for the Texans …

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football wide receiver Kamryn Perry announced plans to transfer just hours after the team wrapped up its first spring practice. He’s the second IU player to enter the portal this week after the unexpected departure of defensive tackle Philip Blidi. Perry had three catches for 22 yards as a redshirt freshman last season. He was a three-star prospect …

The “Tush Push” is here to stay … at least for the 2024 season. NFL executive vice president Troy Vincent has confirmed that the controversial play will remain a legal play this season, via ESPN. Vincent added that there will not be a proposal presented this offseason that would attempt to ban the play.  While there isn’t a strong push …

It’s officially “unofficial” that the Chicago Bears will be drafting 2022 Heisman Trophy winning quarterback,Caleb Williams. Chicago’s general manager Ryan Poles traded Justin Fields, the Bears beleagueredthree-year starter to Pittsburgh, clearing the runway for a new signal caller to the Windy City.Surprisingly, the Vikings maneuvered themselves into acquiring another first round drafting spot (#23),potentially increasing their chances to select a …

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti knows it’s going to take time for leaders to emerge in the locker room. In the meantime, he’s going to lean on the guys he brought over with him from James Madison to rally the troops as spring practice gets underway. The job on Thursday went to former James Madison running back Kaelon Black. …

Free agent receiver Josh Reynolds is on his way to Baltimore to visit with the Ravens on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Reynolds, 29, has spent the past 2 1/2 seasons with the Lions. He caught 40 passes for 608 yards and five touchdowns during the 2023 regular season and eight for 132 yards and a touchdown in the …