Eric Williams NFC West Writer Players showing up at training camp and unexpectedly playing at an elite level is nothing new in the NFL. Just last year, Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua and running back Kyren Williams, Houston Texans receiver Nico Collins and Dallas Cowboys cornerback Daron Bland emerged from relative obscurity to become some of the best players …

Mike Onwenu addresses ‘surprising’ position change on Pats o-line originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots paid Mike Onwenu offensive tackle money this offseason. So, it was a bit eye-opening to see the 26-year-old take reps at guard on the first day of training camp. Onwenu lined up at right guard during Wednesday’s session outside Gillette Stadium, …

Aaron Rodgers’ offseason excursion to Egypt during mandatory minicamp made quite a few headlines. The New York Jets quarterback has another trip in mind. And it would be even bigger news. “The goal is New Orleans,” Rodgers said Wednesday, referring to the site of this season’s Super Bowl. The 40-year-old Rodgers is putting the torn left Achilles tendon that abruptly …

College Football will feature numerous changes in the upcoming 2024 season. With mass conference realignment going into effect and the College Football Playoff expanding to a 12-team format, it’s a different ball game. Because of this, the Alabama Crimson Tide likely won’t fall too far behind, if at all, as a result of the program entering a new era. Under …

Shanahan confirms Williams’ training camp absence is contract-related originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It appears the 49ers officially have another contract dilemma on their hands. Both wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and left tackle Trent Williams did not participate in the team’s training camp practice on Wednesday and in speaking to reporters after practice, coach Kyle Shanahan explained why. …

Michigan State football is currently going through the Big Ten Media Days, and while much of the focus is on new head coach Jonathan Smith and what he had to say, MSU’s athletic director Alan Haller also caught up with the media and had some interesting things to say about his goals for this program and the future of college …

Two key San Francisco 49ers were not on the field for Wednesday’s practice with both Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams sitting out due to contract reasons. For Aiyuk, he was actually in attendance in Santa Clara, but watched from the sidelines with head coach Kyle Shanahan describing the wide receiver as “holding in.” This embedded content is not available in …

It’s hard to know what to expect from this year’s LSU squad. On one hand, the Tigers have a lot of talent to replace, especially on offense. On the other, there’s optimism with the current roster and hope that the defense will take a step forward after it proved to be a limiting factor last season. With the expanded College …

Judon gets candid about Pats contract dispute, social media activity originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Matthew Judon reported to New England Patriots training camp on Wednesday, and he certainly made his presence felt. The star pass-rusher, who is entering the final year of his contract and is currently seeking a new deal, was a full participant at New England’s …

The budding AFC rivalry between the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs is not going anywhere as long as star Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase has something to say — or not say — about it. Chase was asked recently in an NFL social media clip about the No. 1 player on the 2024 edition of the league’s Top 100 …

Talking season for the upcoming Southeastern Conference football season officially kicked off this past week with SEC Media Kickoff in Dallas. The now 16-team league took center stage as all coaches and players got the chance to talk about their teams ahead of games being playing a little more than a month away. For LSU football, Brian Kelly is entering …

After missing mandatory minicamp for a trip to Egypt, Aaron Rodgers is present and on time for New York Jets training camp. The Jets quarterback spoke with the reporters on Wednesday for the first time since missing minicamp and revealing in a podcast interview Monday that he missed it for a trip to Egypt. He explained on Wednesday that the …

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The challenge for Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm in Year 2 of his tenure is to do what no other ACC team that lost in the league’s championship game has done since 2008. Make it back to Charlotte the next season to play for the title again. The task is so difficult, it’s only happened once since …

Aiyuk, Williams not practicing at 49ers training camp Wednesday originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There were two notable players absent from the 49ers’ training camp practice on Wednesday in Santa Clara. Both star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams did not participate in the early portion of practice available to the media. Aiyuk was …

The Georgia Bulldogs are projected to be the top-ranked team in the US LBM coaches poll. We are a month away from Week 0, which features a game between the Florida State Seminoles and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Georgia opens the 2024 college football season against the Clemson Tigers, who are predicted to be ranked No. 17, on Aug. 31. …