USATSI The Atlanta Falcons quenched their thirst for pass rush help along the edge of their defense by trading for four-time Pro Bowler Matt Judon last week, but they almost didn’t get him. Atlanta had a clear need ranking 25th in the NFL in quarterback pressure rate (32.7%) and tied for 21st in sacks (42.0) in 2023, but another NFC …

After four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matt Judon held-in at the New England Patriots training camp while in search of a new contract, the team has decided to move on from him, trading him to the Falcons for a 2025 third round pick, confirmed by Atlanta on Thursday.  The Falcons official social media account posted, “We have agreed to terms, pending …

Injuries are always part of the overall story in a given season. That said, the 2023 campaign brought several monumental injuries to some of the game’s top players, particularly under center. Right out of the gate, we saw Aaron Rodgers’ first year with the New York Jets last four snaps before he was done for the year due to a …

Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Unio / USA TODAY NETWORK CBS Sports unveiled its rankings of the Top 151 college football players entering the 2024 season Monday. Seven Clemson players made the list. As with ESPN’s rankings last week, senior linebacker Barrett Carter was the Tigers’ top-ranked player at No. 24 overall. Carter ranked one spot ahead of Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison …

The Drake Maye Report: Mayo leaves door open for rookie to take QB job originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — Jerod Mayo wants people to know that there’s still a quarterback competition underway in New England. “We still don’t know right now,” Mayo said Monday when asked who his starter will be. “We have another preseason game, and then …

On Monday, the Action Network’s Brett McMurphy released his final bowl predictions for the 2024 college football season. His first edition of postseason picks comes with Week 0 set to begin on Saturday, so take these projections as just that—projections. McMurphy has Penn State making the College Football Playoff as the No. 9 seed and one of four Big Ten …

Training camp stock watch: Thornton trending up after beating Gonzalez originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — It was just one play. But Jacoby Brissett is hoping to stash it away and remember how it went for the next time he finds that situation. There was 1:04 left on the clock and the Patriots were given no timeouts. The …

Photo: Isaiah Hole Michigan football will be one of the top teams in college football, but in many ways, it doesn’t feel like it. The defending national champions aren’t getting nearly as much hype as several other teams like Ohio State, Oregon, and Texas — all three of which Michigan plays this season. And compared to other past national champions …

The preseason doesn’t usually give us very many memorable plays, but Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey gave us one Saturday night when he smashed a 66-yard field goal during Dallas’ 27-12 win over the Raiders.  The monster kick by Aubrey matched the NFL record, which was set by Justin Tucker in 2021, when he hit a 66-yard game-winner on the final play …

Last March, the Seattle Seahawks signed quarterback Geno Smith to a three-year extension that included a base value of $25 million per season, with $40 million fully guaranteed at signing. Just 17 months later, he reportedly wants a new contract. During a recent interview with Puck Sports, NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo said Smith’s camp has tried to talk about a new …

PHILADELPHIA — There was little doubt Sunday was Nakobe Dean’s best practice in a Philadelphia Eagles uniform. This was coming off a string of really good practices after Dean used the summer to catch up following a foot injury that took away the end of last season and OTAs.  Dean was handed a starting linebacker job last year. He’s earning …

No. 10 Florida State will open the 2024 college football season against ACC opponent Georgia Tech in Ireland on Saturday. The Seminoles went undefeated in the regular season last year to win the ACC, but they were ultimately left out of the College Football Playoff field. Meanwhile, Georgia Tech is trying to take another step forward after posting its first …

Cowing impresses 49ers teammates with big preseason game vs. Saints originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — It wasn’t a high-powered showing from the first-team offense in the 49ers’ 16-10 preseason win over the New Orleans Saints, but Jacob Cowing made sure his presence was known. The rookie wide receiver caught four of his five targets for …

Oct 21, 2023; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Ethan Downs (40) celebrates with Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) during the first half against the UCF Knights at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports The Oklahoma Sooners have increased the talent on the roster each year of the Brent Venables era. It’s not that …

Fresh off a new four-year, $212.4 million deal, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is heading into the 2024 season with a lot of confidence. Some of that confidence is spreading into how he speaks about his experience in the NFL, including under former Dolphins coach Brian Flores. On Monday, the fifth-year quarterback opened up about about training under with his …