The Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 offseason has been nothing short of a rollercoaster, and now we have arrived at the portion in which they learn their official schedule for the upcoming season.  It began unceremoniously as they became the first team since the 1970 AFL/NFL merger to win at least 12 games in three consecutive seasons and not reach as far …

Andrews extension stands to benefit Pats culture, Maye development originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — Slowly but surely, the Patriots are doing what they can to ensure they have a nurturing environment to provide for their rookie quarterback as he develops. Before they even knew for certain they’d be able to land Drake Maye, they re-signed Mike Onwenu …

Jesse Simonton of On3 releases his college football unit rankings throughout the off-season and a few Ohio State units have been mentioned throughout the series. On Thursday, he released his 2024 top ten cornerback unit rankings and the Buckeyes squad was top billing. This ranking makes sense for many reasons and I think few college football fans would disagree with …

The ink is barely dry in scouts’ notebooks outlining expectations for the top signal-callers in the 2024 NFL Draft, but eyes are already on the aspiring QB1 building a case to be the No. 1 overall pick in 2025.  While the hype around the Colorado program has subsided since the Buffaloes posted a 4-8 record in Coach Prime’s debut season, …

Getty Images It’s a tough time to be a Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver. Amid legal uncertainty surrounding 2023 standout Rashee Rice, who faces criminal charges for his role in a March high-speed car crash, Rice’s fellow pass catcher, incoming rookie Xavier Worthy, had his car stolen in the K.C. area this week, as FOX4 reported. Worthy, 21, is fresh …

With 13 commits already, Ohio State football has one of the nation’s top recruiting classes for the 2025 cycle. There will be more additions to the class, and the Buckeyes are hoping that Florida offensive tackle, Ziyare Addison, is one of them. The 6-foot, 5-inch, 290-pound lineman is ranked as the nations No. 211 overall prospect and 22nd offensive tackle …

Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Pick Six newsletter!  I’m guessing you’ve probably heard by now, but in case you haven’t: THE NFL SCHEDULE WAS RELEASED LAST NIGHT.  If you’re wondering why I’m writing in all caps, it’s because I’ve had 12 cups of coffee since yesterday morning and my brain is so fried that I’m not even sure …

Drake Maye already texting Jacoby Brissett for help with Pats offense originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — In the end, the path was relatively straightforward. Earmark a high-end first-round pick for a young quarterback. Sign a veteran passer to make sure the team doesn’t have to thrust said young quarterback into the starting lineup before he’s ready. Let …

Creating the NFL schedule is a complicated process that requires tens of thousands of computers coming up with countless possibilities over a process that lasts about four months. There are several competing factors at play, from keeping all of the television partners happy, to competitive balance for teams, to stadium availability. One variable that wasn’t considered, despite some wild internet …

The Texas Tech football team got a new commitment out of the transfer portal Thursday. Mikal Harrison-Pilot committed to the Red Raiders via social media. Harrison-Pilot spent his freshman year at Houston where he played receiver and special teams for the Cougars. He is expected to make the switch to defensive back with the Red Raiders. Harrison-Pilot earned four-star rankings …

Getty Images NFL stars and high-level contributors are able to find continuity, but most of the league’s players can play for a team one year and then another the next. That’s now the case for six-year veteran tight end Robert Tonyan, who signed with the Minnesota Vikings, the team announced Thursday.  The former undrafted free agent out of Indiana State …

Getty Images The Jacksonville Jaguars have added a few notable players to their roster just before the start of OTAs. The Jaguars signed former Steelers first-round pick Terrell Edmunds, fellow defensive back Trey Flowers and outside linebacker Ty Summers, according to NFL Media.  Edmunds, 27, was the 28th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. An extremely durable player, Edmunds played in …

In this week’s Swampcast, Kevin Brockway and David Whitley of the Gainesville Sun discuss the addition of Cormani McLain from the transfer portal and what it means for Florida football. Whitley calls it a low risk, high reward for the Florida Gators, who are coming off a 5-7 season under head coach Billy Napier. “The talent that made him a …

Several hundred thousand Irish viewers got a tutorial from Charlie Smyth on the difference between lining up a kick in Gaelic football versus a field goal in American football. Smyth, who had just signed a contract with the New Orleans Saints, humbly told “The Late Late Show’s” national audience that an NFL kicker has to react quickly. “You don’t have …

5 takeaways from Bears’ 2024 schedule, including key stretch, unusual division slate originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Caleb Williams and the Bears’ path in 2024 is set after the NFL released the schedule Wednesday. The fast-improving Bears are slated to have three primetime games as well as standalone games on Thanksgiving and in London. The Bears’ schedule came with …