Monthly Archives: July 2024

Brandon Aiyuk reportedly attending 49ers training camp despite trade request

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who recently requested a trade and has been holding out for an extension, is reporting to training camp, NFL Network reported on Tuesday. Aiyuk and the 49ers have been unable to reach a long-term deal this offseason, which led to Aiyuk’s trade request and teams reaching out to San Francisco about a potential …

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Florida sneaks into ESPN’s top 2025 classes after recent recruiting coup

Florida football’s recruiting efforts in the 2025 cycle had been floundering a bit but a commitment from blue-chip, double-legacy wide receiver Vernell Brown III has finally moved the dial for the Gators. The pass-catcher out of Orlando (Florida) Jones chose the Gators over the Florida State Seminoles, Miami Hurricanes and Ohio State Buckeyes on Sunday afternoon. His decision to follow his family’s …

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Report: Aiyuk reporting to 49ers camp amid contract dilemma

Report: Aiyuk reporting to 49ers camp amid contract dilemma originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It appears Brandon Aiyuk will make his return to 49ers practice this week. After holding out of the team’s OTA and mandatory minicamp practices earlier this offseason as he continues negotiating a lucrative contract extension with the team, Aiyuk will report to the start …

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One of Texas A&M football’s staff members has reportedly left the program

Sep 3, 2022; College Station, Texas; Texas A&M Aggies helmet on the sideline during the second half against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Kyle Field. Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports It’s no surprise when staff changes are quietly made during the summer, as the college football news cycle’s focus is geared toward preseason previews and recruiting updates, especially ahead of …

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‘Hard Knocks’ reveals fascinating Pats-Giants trade talks before draft

‘Hard Knocks’ reveals fascinating Pats-Giants trade talks before draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston HBO’s popular Hard Knocks show is chronicling the New York Giants’ offseason, including the team’s preparations for the 2024 NFL Draft. In one of the season’s earlier episodes, Giants general manager Joe Schoen is seen talking to New England Patriots general manager Eliot Wolf at …

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Saquon Barkley: Giants ‘disrespectful’ during contract negotiations

Saquon Barkley wasn’t happy with the way the New York Giants handled his contract negotiations this offseason before he left for the Philadelphia Eagles in free agency. The star running back said in an interview on The Athletic’s “Scoop City” podcast that it felt “a little disrespectful” that the Giants asked him to bring back an offer to match after …

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Big Ten Football Championship Game to remain in Indianapolis through 2028

The Big Ten Football Championship Game will remain in Indianapolis for at least a few more years. It was announced at the first day of Big Ten Football Media Days on Tuesday that the annual conference title game will remain at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis through 2028. The game has never been played anywhere else since it began in …

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CB Tyson Campbell, Jaguars reportedly agree to $76.5 million extension

Tyson Campbell and the Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to a four-year, $76.5 million extension that includes $53.4 million guaranteed, NFL Network reported on Tuesday. Jacksonville later announced that it had indeed extended the defensive back. Campbell, 24, was entering the final season of his rookie deal with the Jaguars, who selected him with the No. 33 pick in the 2021 …

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Why did Patriots change training camp practice time? Mayo explains

Why did Patriots change training camp practice time? Mayo explains originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jerod Mayo is making quite a few changes in his first year as New England Patriots head coach. Mayo already oversaw some redecorating in Foxboro, replacing Bill Belichick-era signs on the Gillette Stadium walls with his own preferred mantras. Now, he’s changing the Patriots’ …

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Big Ten has a specific plan for football scheduling in 12-team playoff era

At Big Ten media days, the reality of the 12-team College Football Playoff era was acknowledged alongside the arrival of USC and the new West Coast schools. Commissioner Tony Petitti discussed how he wants a Big Ten football regular season to set up — and maximize — College Football Playoff berths for the conference. Petitti specifically stressed the need to …

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