The Packers waived defensive lineman Kenneth Odumegwu on Wednesday, the team announced. Odumegwu, who is from Nigeria, joined the Packers on May 4 as part of the NFL International Player Pathway program. Former NFL player Osi Umenyiora’s program in Nigeria spotted Odumegwu playing basketball and thought he might have NFL talent. Umenyiora decided Odumegwu should play in the defensive line when …
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Gophers QB Max Brosmer makes strong impression as quick study, natural leader in arrival from FCS
MINNEAPOLIS — Max Brosmer has given the Minnesota Gophers an abundance of confidence in their new starting quarterback, a studious and dedicated player whose mind and passion for chess has helped fuel his mastery of the offense and a natural leader who hosted a dozen teammates at his family’s home in Georgia for offseason bonding and training. Fitting attributes for …
Read More »Everything is bigger for Rams’ Stetson Bennett for final start in Texas
Second-year quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) needs to earn the trust of Rams coach Sean McVay. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Sean McVay’s evaluation of Stetson Bennett is nearly complete. McVay, preparing for his eighth season as the Rams coach, has not committed to Bennett as quarterback Matthew Stafford’s back-up for the Sept. 8 opener at Detroit. So, the …
Read More »Bishop named Top 40 under 40 head coach to watch in ’24
Aug. 21—Westwood Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Richard Bishop received a prestigious honor in this year’s Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine. The leader of the Panthers football team is one of 40 coaches under the age of 40 to make the fifth annual list by the publication. “This is an honor for the kids, the district and everyone who …
Read More »Cowboys rookie LT Tyler Guyton left practice early with knee soreness
Cowboys rookie left tackle Tyler Guyton departed for the training room before team drills. According to multiple reports, Guyton reported knee soreness. Patrik Walker of the team website reports that “it’s not a big deal.” The first-round draft pick ascended to the starting job when veteran Chuma Edoga injured his toe in the preseason opener. Then, Guyton won the job. …
Read More »Maryland’s challenge in 2024 is to replace prolific quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa
Mike Locksley COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Taulia Tagovailoa brought Maryland four years of stability at the quarterback position — and gave coach Mike Locksley a boost as he guided the program back to respectability. Now the Terrapins have to show they can keep winning without their star passer. By the time Tagovailoa was done at Maryland, he’d become the Big …
Read More »Jets, Giants Training Camp Quick Hits: Sauce Gardner-Malik Nabers face off; Aaron Rodgers’ precision
A few takeaways from the Jets-Giants joint practice … – The biggest storyline heading into Wednesday was the matchup between Jets All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner and Giants rookie phenom Malik Nabers. It was … underwhelming. Reporters don’t have access to the all-22 film or replays, so it’s hard to review anything other than what happened live. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones …
Read More »Clemson lands commitment from 2026 quarterback Brock Bradley
. Brock Bradley, a 2026 quarterback from Birmingham, Alabama, committed to Clemson on Wednesday, adding momentum to the Tigers’ recruiting push for the class. Bradley took to social media to announce that Clemson had extended a scholarship offer, joining a competitive list of schools like Texas A&M, West Virginia, Tulane, Memphis, and Cincinnati, all eager to secure the rising quarterback. …
Read More »Graham, Winters’ strong preseasons complicate 49ers’ roster decision
Graham, Winters’ strong preseasons complicate 49ers’ roster decision originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jalen Graham and Dee Winters aren’t making 49ers’ coach Kyle Shanahan’s job any easier this summer. Both linebackers enter their respective second NFL seasons with aspirations of making Shanahan’s final 53-man roster — and beyond. That, however, isn’t guaranteed, as San Francisco continues to boast …
Read More »Mike Norvell’s last thoughts before Florida State football heads to Ireland to face GA Tech
Before taking the flight to Dublin, Ireland, Florida State football ran one last practice on Wednesday as the Seminoles are less than 72 hours before kickoff against Georgia Tech during the Aer Lingus College Football Classic on Saturday at noon. After practice, head coach Mike Norvell discussed the installments and plugging different plays before heading to Georgia Tech. “We really …
Read More »Vikings claim TE Neal Johnson off waivers
The Vikings announced three roster moves on Wednesday that left them with an open roster spot and the NFL’s daily transaction report brought word of how they filled it. The team claimed tight end Neal Johnson off of waivers. The Jets let Johnson go on Tuesday. Johnson was undrafted out of Louisiana this year and he signed with the Rams …
Read More »Brock Bradley is second 2026 quarterback commitment for Clemson football, Dabo Swinney
CLEMSON — Clemson football added its second quarterback in the 2026 class with the commitment of three-star recruit Brock Bradley on Wednesday. The 6-foot-1, 185-pounder from Spain Park High School in Birmingham Alabama, is rated as the No. 22 player in the state, according to the 247Sports Composite. Anderson is the third player to commit to coach Dabo Swinney’s 2026 class, which is ranked …
Read More »Bears place WR Freddie Swain on IR
The Bears placed wide receiver Freddie Swain on injured reserve, the team announced. Swain has an undisclosed injury and will miss the 2024 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Bears. He made three catches for 30 yards in the preseason. He spent last season on the Dolphins’ practice squad, but Swain has not seen regular-season action since …
Read More »‘70% less injuries this camp’: Utah emerges relatively healthy from fall camp, plus how many snaps Kyle Whittingham wants Isaac Wilson to play against SUU
Utah coach Kyle Whittingham looks on during the first day of fall camp at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Monday, July 29, 2024. | Liv Medivitz, Utah Athletics Before fall camp started, Utah coach Kyle Whittingham made it a priority to look at everything he could change or do to ensure his team got to the opening …
Read More »Hard Knocks doesn’t have profanity this year because the McCaskey family doesn’t approve
When it works, Hard Knocks makes viewers feel like they’re inside an NFL locker room, on the practice field and in the meetings during training camp. And part of that is hearing profanity. But not this year. This season’s Hard Knocks, which chronicles training camp with the Bears, doesn’t include profanity because the family that owns the Bears doesn’t approve. …
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