WATCH: Bears’ pursuit of Matthew Judon shown on ‘Hard Knocks’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Before the New England Patriots traded Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons for a third-round draft pick, they had another deal on the table for the star outside linebacker. The Chicago Bears also offered the Patriots a third-rounder, so what made Judon land with …

Injuries are unfortunately part of life in the NFL, and all 32 teams have been hit with issues throughout training camp and preseason. Some clubs, however, have been hit with more serious issues. Multiple starters have already suffered season-ending injuries, while others have their Week 1 availability in doubt. Below, we will list some of the most notable injuries from …

Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel and Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde look ahead to the team’s Week 0 matchup against Georgia Tech and the big questions around the Seminoles. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Some classic early season 2024 …

At long last, Sean Payton has officially named Bo Nix the Denver Broncos’ starting quarterback for the 2024 season. Nix won the job over veterans Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson.  Nix is the first Broncos’ rookie quarterback to start in Week 1 since John Elway back in 1983 (via ESPN), and we all know that his career turned out. We …

The “hold-in” became a new tactic for players trying to get contract unhappiness addressed because of the harsh economic consequences of a holdout under the 2020 NFL collective bargaining agreement. Teams are required to fine players who aren’t on rookie contracts, such as New York Jets edge rusher Haason Reddick and San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams, $50,000 per …

On paper, it’s easy to see why some were shocked by Maddux Madsen beating out Malachi Nelson for the Boise State starting quarterback job. It’s not every day a former three-star prospect — the No. 1657 overall player in his recruiting class — gets the edge over a highly-touted transfer like Nelson — a five-star prospect out of high school …

Tuesday was a bad day at the office for Anthony Richardson. And if he wasn’t already aware of that fact, he was reminded of it several times by Bengals defenders who clearly took delight in the Colts quarterback’s plight.  Richardson, a former first-round pick who is entering his second year as the Colts’ starting quarterback, spent more time running than throwing …

Bears DC says Montez Sweat did something in practice he can’t recall seeing in 17 years of coaching experiences originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. – Montez Sweat turned a lot of heads when he joined the Bears last season and sparked a defensive resurgence. Earlier this week, however, defensive coordinator Eric Washington said Sweat did something …

Resale upper-bowl tickets for UCF football’s home opener against New Hampshire next Thursday are available for as low as $4 apiece on StubHub as of Wednesday afternoon. Lower-bowl seating can found for as little as $11. The Knights opened on the betting line as 42½-point favorites Sunday against their visitors from the Football Championship Subdivision, per FanDuel Sportsbook. UCF went …

Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter When Hollywood Brown suffered a collarbone injury in the first preseason game, Patrick Mahomes must have thought: Not this again.  This year was supposed to be different after Mahomes and Travis Kelce carried the offense last season. And though they both played about as well as they’ve ever played, the two Kansas City Chiefs stars …

Under three weeks remain, 18 days to be exact, between Wednesday and the Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 NFL regular season opener on Sept. 8 at the Cleveland Browns. Both 2023 First Team All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who led the league with 135 catches last season, and 2023 Second Team All-Pro quarterback Dak Prescott, who led the NFL with 36 touchdown …

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – DJ Uiagalelei hasn’t lost much of his innovation, guile or ability to audible.  We know this because Florida State’s quarterback is engaged to be married. Oh, you thought this was about football? Not quite yet. The engagement happened quietly and brilliantly in the offseason. DJU was on vacation in Oahu, Hawaii, with his longtime girlfriend Ava Pritchard, …

San Francisco 49ers star left tackle Trent Williams began his contract holdout last month at the beginning of training camp, and there haven’t been any major developments since. Brandon Aiyuk has been the one holding headlines hostage in The Bay, but it’s possible a resolution to Williams’ situation is coming very soon. During a recent appearance on FS1’s “Speak,” Williams’ …

Jason Fitz is joined by Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab to discuss all the latest around the NFL, including drama surrounding both Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr, Charles’ insights from his training camp tour and making predictions for how many games a few key quarterbacks will start this season. The trio start with Tua Tagovailoa’s comments around his relationship …

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton announced Wednesday that Bo Nix, whom the club selected with the No. 12 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, is the starting quarterback to begin the 2024 season. Nix beat out Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson for the job, making him the first Broncos rookie QB to get the Week 1 nod since John …