It should come as no surprise that when The National Football Foundation announced its 2025 ballot, that there would be some Ohio State football flavor to the group. Indeed that was the case, as former linebacker James Laurinaitis and former head coach Urban Meyer were both on the list. The ‘backer has quite a resume, as “Lil Animal” was three-time …

Bears offseason calendar updates as mandatory minicamp approaches originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears offseason is chugging along as the team works to get rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the rest of the team ready to play. Next up, mandatory minicamp. Here’s an updated look at the Bears’ offseason calendar from now to Week 1. MANDATORY MINICAMP – …

Jun. 3—MORGANTOWN — One of the most-electric players in West Virginia football history is up for enshrinement in the College Football Hall of Fame as former Mountaineer running back Steve Slaton was included on the National Football Foundation’s ballot for 2025. Slaton, who played in Morgantown from 2005-07, is one of two WVU players on the ballot this year, joined …

The trade-rumor mongers and aggregators lose while sanity wins in Minnesota as the Vikings and Justin Jefferson agreed to a mega-deal to keep the All-Pro wideout in the fold. Jefferson was given the unique type of deal his play on the field has earned since he arrived in the NFL. When a player of Jefferson’s caliber is discovered, the only …

The first step to Nick Saban’s inevitable enshrinement into the College Football Hall of Fame has officially been taken. The legendary former Alabama coach is appearing for the first time on the ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame, with the National Football Foundation revealing the ballot Monday. Saban is one of nine FBS coaches on the ballot, three …

The Pro Football Writers of America has selected the 49ers public relations staff as the 2024 Pete Rozelle Award winner. The 49ers PR staff, lauded for overall professionalism with the reporters who cover the club, earned the award for the first time in the 35-year history of the award. The 49ers are the 11th different team to win the award …

Jun. 3—Ohio State plans to honor the 50th anniversary of Archie Griffin’s first Heisman Trophy campaign in 2024, and the Buckeyes will waste no time this fall. The season-opening game against Akron on Aug. 31 will coincide with a celebration of Griffin’s 1974 season as well as faculty and staff appreciation day. That is one of eight game themes the …

The Packers announced the signing of a draft pick on Monday. Safety Javon Bullard is the latest member of the draft class to agree to his deal with the team. It’s a four-year deal for the second-round pick. First-round tackle Jordan Morgan is the only member of the 11-player class who has not signed yet. Bullard spent the last three …

Jun. 3—The 2025 College Football Hall of Fame ballot includes a current Ohio State assistant coach, a former Ohio State head coach and six players who went on to play for the Cincinnati Bengals. A pair of former Ohio State assistants who led national championship teams are also on the ballot (Nick Saban and Larry Coker), but Urban Meyer headlines …

The Steelers signed first-round offensive tackle Troy Fautanu to his four-year rookie deal, the team announced Monday. The Steelers made the University of Washington product the 20th overall pick, the second consecutive year they have used their first selection on an offensive lineman. “Excited to have him as a member of this organization,” General Manager Omar Khan said, via a …

Michigan State football once again has one of the toughest schedules in the country, according to ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI). ESPN has recently updated its FPI ratings, which also indicates who has the country’s hardest schedules. Florida has the hardest schedule in the country but Michigan State isn’t too far behind at No. 19. Of Big Ten teams, Michigan …

Bijan Robinson was back on the practice field for the Falcons on Monday. After missing the first six sessions of organized team activities with a left ankle injury, the running back was back for on-field work ahead of schedule. “I feel great,” Robinson said, via Terrin Waack of the team website. “I know that I had to continue to rehab …

Another day, another commitment for Rutgers football. Delaware edge Robbie Johnson Jr. is the latest addition to the Big Ten program. Johnson, a 6-foot-4, 230-pound defensive end from Salesianum (Wilmington, Delaware), was offered by Rutgers in late May. The three-star commits to Rutgers with offer list that includes a fellow Big Ten program and numerous Power Five schools:  Duke, Old …

In its newest episode, ESPN “E60” reflects on the 1994 New York Rangers and how the team’s Stanley Cup victory created unforgettable memories for the city and the family of one NYPD officer. It’s been 30 years since the 1994 Rangers had one of the most iconic playoff runs in NHL history. The team had gone 54 years without a …

Membership has its privileges. OK, some privileges. OK, one privilege. In addition to getting a piece of paper suitable for framing, Packers shareholders also get an annual invitation to the shareholders meeting at Lambeau Field. This year, it will happen on July 22 — also the first day of training camp. The Packers start the season on September 6 with …