Montez Sweat qualifies for NFL’s top 100 players list. Here’s where he landed originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Montez Sweat got his preseason flowers from the NFL ahead of his first full season with the Bears. Every preseason, the NFL releases its top 100 players list, ranking the best talent the league has to offer. They release the list …

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti stands at a podium and speaks during a Big Ten Conference media days news conference Tuesday. (Darron Cummings / Associated Press) A giant, inflatable Oregon Duck mascot drifted down the White River on Tuesday, not far from where Big Ten Conference coaches, players and executives converged for the opening day of their annual media event. …

3 Things I Care About Chargers’ skill-position battles The hive mind seems to believe that because Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman want to come in and establish a physical, effective run game in L.A., the Chargers’ offense is finished. You can build an efficient offense only by pushing the ball through the air as much as possible. Taking the ball …

It may be the Texas Longhorns’ first year in the SEC, but the expectation on the Forty Acres remains to compete for a conference championship and Playoff berth. Steve Sarkisian has assembled one of the best coaching staffs in America as proven by their work in the transfer portal this offseason. However, the key to the Longhorns’ success this season …

Why Maye-Brissett competition won’t be like Jones vs. Newton originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO – Did the competition between Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye to begin the season take a turn on Tuesday? Many are saying so. I’m not. I heard every word of head coach Jerod Mayo’s answer to my question of whether he could envision Maye …

Dana Dimel is heading to Illinois. UTEP’s former football coach, released after last season, is taking a job as Illinois’ senior offensive assistant. Dimel was head coach at UTEP from 2018-23 and led the team to the New Mexico Bowl in 2021 before back-to-back losing seasons led to a coaching change to Scotty Walden. UTEP’s head football coach Dana Dimel …

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper has restructured the final year of his contract, adding $5 million of incentives to his $20 million base, per multiple reports. Cooper held out of mandatory minicamp to protest for more money. But he reported on time for training camp after agreeing to the new deal, which now reportedly means that $80 million of …

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa reported to training camp for team meetings Tuesday, a sign that good faith could continue in ongoing contract negotiations. If Tagovailoa participates in the first day of workouts Wednesday, the message becomes even more promising. Entering his fifth season, Tagovailoa is still playing under the contract he signed when the Dolphins made him the fifth …

Shanahan reveals Belichick ‘politely’ turned down 49ers coaching offer originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kyle Shanahan wanted Bill Belichick to join the 49ers’ coaching staff this offseason, but the feeling wasn’t mutual. The eight-time Super Bowl-winning coach became a free agent earlier this offseason after mutually agreeing to part ways with the New England Patriots, the organization he …

Bringing in a strong transfer portal haul is necessary for most college football teams these days, and Billy Napier has the Floride Gators poised to bring in one of the nation’s best transfer classes in 2024. Three of Florida’s new players made 247Sports’ recent list of the top 50 transfers heading into 2024, but the Gators also lost a considerable …

Why Devin McCourty thinks Drake Maye has ‘high’ chance of success with Pats originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Despite not yet taking a snap in training camp, New England Patriots’ rookie quarterback Drake Maye has apparently already won over the locker room. Former Pats safety Devin McCourty appeared on The Rich Eisen Show on Tuesday and shed light on …

INDIANAPOLIS – Wisconsin players Hunter Wohler, Jake Chaney and Jack Nelson met with reporters at Big Ten football media day Tuesday at Lucas Oil Stadium. Here are some of the highlights from their 30-minute sessions: Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jake Chaney will wear No. 1 on his jersey this season, after previously wearing No. 36. A new number for Jake Chaney …

How 49ers star Kittle feels after dramatic offseason weight loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — George Kittle is the epitome of unbridled joy, but even the 49ers’ most jubilant player has moments that test his trademarked enthusiasm. In speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Kittle detailed the dramatic weight loss he dealt with as a result …

Miami Central High wide receiver Naeshaun Montgomery will announce his commitment on August 25, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett. Montgomery set a top-six of Alabama, Florida, Florida State, LSU, Oregon and Penn State, but he has long been considered the UF’s to lose. Only the Gators and Nittany Lions have gotten him on in town for an official visit. He …

Lynch coy on ‘challenging’ contract talks dynamics with Aiyuk originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers have signed several of their star players to long-term contracts over the past few years, but their negotiations, or lack thereof, with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk have been more challenging then ever for general manager John Lynch and the …