The Atlanta Falcons splurged when acquiring their new franchise quarterback this offseason, signing former Minnesota Vikings signal-caller Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract. It was the most lucrative contract handed out in free agency this offseason regardless of position, but the Falcons followed up this decision by drafting a quarterback at No. 8 overall. Atlanta using its first-round pick on …

The Atlanta Falcons made arguably the most stunning pick throughout the entire 2024 NFL Draft when they selected Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall. While the club was certainly in need of a QB upgrade entering this offseason, it seemed like they already answered that question when they inked veteran Kirk Cousins to a $180 million deal …

HARTFORD, Conn. – The New England Show Days allow high schools throughout the Northeast the chance to get as much exposure to college coaches as possible. The series of practices, timed so coaches and scouts can travel from one to the next without missing a school on the schedule, gave Rivals.com the opportunity to get a close look at the …

The Detroit Lions and quarterback Jared Goff have agreed to a $212 million, four-year contract extension, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person told The Associated Press on Monday that the deal includes $170 million in guarantees, and spoke on condition of anonymity because the terms were not announced. Lions sign Jared Goff to 4-year extension Goff …

The Colts signed fifth-round wide receiver Anthony Gould on Tuesday, the team announced. Indianapolis now has signed eight of their nine 2024 draft picks. Gould was the 142nd overall pick. He appeared in 43 career games with 20 starts at Oregon State (2019-23). Gould totaled 84 receptions for 1,360 yard and six touchdowns, while adding 11 carries for 83 yards …

Wisconsin top transfer portal target Gavin Meyer took an official visit to Illinois on Tuesday, according to 247Sports’ Jeremy Werner. The Badgers and Fighting Illini are among the former Wyoming defensive lineman’s finalists, along with USC and Cal. He also has visits scheduled with the two California schools. Related: Post-spring Big Ten football 2024 power rankings, starting quarterback rankings Meyer …

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys secondary is on track to receive a major boost come training camp at the end of July: the return of two-time Pro Bowler and 2021 first-team All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs. Diggs, age 25, tore his ACL in practice prior to the Cowboys’ Week 3 game at the Arizona Cardinals last season, but Dallas likes how …

May 14, 2024, 02:30 AM ET The puck has dropped on the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs as the the Presidents Trophy-winning New York Rangers swept the Washington Capitals in the first round and are now hold a 3-2 lead on the early Cup favorite Carolina Hurricanes following the Canes’ win on Monday to force a Game …

The 2024 NFL schedule will be released on Wednesday, May 15, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take a sneak peak at the 272 games that will be the docket this year. Thanks to the NFL’s scheduling formula, we know who the 17 opponents will be for all 32 teams, so we’re going to go ahead and take a look …

CBS Sports revealed the first half of its 2024 coach rankings Tuesday, leaving one group of program leaders with the dubious distinction of bottom 10. That list includes three of the four first-time coaches, as expected. It also features familiar names like former Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott and longtime coach Scott Satterfield.  Colorado coach Deion Sanders is the biggest name …

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter The last time the New York Giants had a wide receiver like this was six years ago, right before they traded Odell Beckham away. He’s the last one they’ve had with anything close to this kind of potential, explosiveness, and overall talent. They’ve been searching for someone like Malik Nabers ever since. Maybe that’s too …

The Chargers signed outside linebacker Chris Collins on Tuesday, the team announced. In a corresponding move, the team waived outside linebacker Brevin Allen. Allen, who originally signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2023, spent time on the team’s practice squad last year. He played two games, seeing action on 12 defensive snaps and 18 on special …

Usually when Michigan football and USC face off against each other, more often than not, the Wolverines and Trojans are battling for conference supremacy in the Rose Bowl on January 1. However, this year, things will be a little different for the two storied programs. USC is joining the Big Ten in 2024 and is making its way East, set …

The Buffalo Bills will have a completely different wide receiver room in 2024 than they had in 2023 and during previous editions of the Josh Allen offense. They put what could be the final touch on the wide receiver corps Tuesday when they signed Marquez Valdes-Scantling to the roster. With both Stefon Diggs (traded) and Gabe Davis (signed by the …

Browns safety Rodney McLeod plans to retire after this season. McLeod, who will turn 34 next month, said on NFL Network that he thinks it’s time for him to walk away after the upcoming season. “This is the last lap for me. It’s been a long career,” McLeod said. “I’m looking forward to rocking out with my teammates this year, …