Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons’ pass-rushing dominance has earned three All-Pro selections, two first team and one second team, in each of his first three seasons. The numbers back up those accolades.  Parsons is one of only five players ever to have at least 40 (40.5) in his first three NFL seasons since individual sacks became an official statistic …

Lenoir explains mindset entering contract year in 2024 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Deommodore Lenoir knows he needs a different mindset heading into the final year of his rookie contract with the 49ers. Speaking on “The Richard Sherman Podcast,” Lenoir discussed what he wants to accomplish on the field in a contract year. “With the contract part, it …

Getty Images Rutgers athletic director Pat Hobbs resigned unexpectedly Friday, effective immediately, a source confirmed to CBS Sports. Rutgers deputy athletic director Ryan Pisarri is expected to serve as interim athletic director, according to multiple reports.  Hobbs had been Rutgers’ athletic director for more than nine years, helping navigate the school during its challenging Big Ten transition. NJ.com, which first …

Brandon Aiyuk is still employed by the San Francisco 49ers, but he isn’t practicing with the team while he seeks out a new extension. With the 2024 NFL regular season creeping up, where do the Niners stand with the star receiver? It’s a gray area for general manager John Lynch. “I’m not going to characterize any chances or anything,” Lynch …

USATSI The Cincinnati Bengals have locked down another member of their core with an extension. First, it was quarterback Joe Burrow.  On Friday, Cincy took care of kicker Evan McPherson, re-signing him to a three-year, $16.5 million deal, according to NFL Media. The $10 million he is set to earn in new money for the first year of the contract …

. The Oklahoma Sooners are in the midst of a big-time recruiting battle with their long-time foes, the Texas Longhorns. Five-star offensive tackle [autotag]Michael Fasusi[/autotag] is one of the most coveted players in the 2025 recruiting class, and it appears the Sooners have a leg up on the Horns. On Wednesday, Brandon Drumm of OUInsider and Rivals released a Futurecast …

NEW YORK — C.J. Stroud had one of the greatest first seasons for a quarterback in NFL history. CBS’ “THE NFL TODAY” analyst J.J. Watt took it a step further, saying Stroud did have the best rookie season for any quarterback in the 104-year history of the league.  “He had the best rookie quarterback season of all-time,” Watt said. “He …

Lynch states 49ers feel ‘urgency’ to have Aiyuk return to field originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “49ers Training Camp Live” with Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan at 3 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. SANTA CLARA — General manager …

Throughout training camp, veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett has been considered most likely to be under center for the New England Patriots at the start of the 2024 NFL regular season. That said, No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye remains in the mix, with new head coach Jerod Mayo expressing that the quarterback competition “definitely isn’t over.” “We have three more …

Dec 2, 2023; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) reacts with the WWE Big 12 championship belt after the win against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports If you’ve ever wanted to be the proud owner of an LSU-themed WWE championship belt, then I have some good news for you. …

Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter It’s been a minute since we’ve heard much about Travis Kelce. He’s an international icon now. It’s been that way since he started dating Taylor Swift. But the Kansas City Chiefs tight end has been pretty quiet during the team’s training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri. He seems like a guy who doesn’t want to …

The Saturday preseason Week 2 NFL schedule features 13 games, with the defending Super Bowl champions expected to play their starters in an extended role. Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid told the media he expects his starters to play half of the game, so should daily Fantasy football players use Patrick Mahomes or Travis Kelce from the NFL DFS …

Connor Stalions has a new job, and he’s staying right here in Michigan. Stalions has joined Detroit Mumford as its defensive coordinator, new Mumford head coach William McMichael confirmed to the Free Press on Friday. Stalions became a national name last October when news broke of Michigan football’s alleged sign-stealing operation, identifying him at the center of it. Stalions was …

Lenoir admits 49ers know 2024 could be ‘Last Dance’ for Super Bowl win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “49ers Training Camp Live” with Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan at 3 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. Deommodore Lenoir didn’t …

The preseason AP Poll is out and the Michigan Wolverines check in at No. 9. Expectations remain high for the defending champions, but voters are also acknowledging that Michigan has work to do to overcome the loss of head coach Jim Harbaugh and 18 starters from last year’s title team. Michigan football camp is rolling in Ann Arbor as the …