Michael Penix played last week. He didn’t play today. The Falcons’ decision not to play the rookie quarterback against the Ravens was curious, as curious as their decision to draft him despite signing Kirk Cousins in free agency. Cousins and Penix were two of 40 players not to play for the Falcons, but Penix is not a starter. That left …

Aug. 18—COLUMBUS — Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly’s reputation as an offensive guru makes every chance to interview him an opportunity to learn more about the game. That goes for how he sees it overall, how he sees this Ohio State team and how those visions might mesh to make the 2024 Buckeye offense. Here are three takeaways from …

Cowboys defensive tackle Mazi Smith needs snaps. He won’t get them tonight against the Raiders. The 2023 first-round pick had an allergic reaction Friday that forced him to miss the team charter to Las Vegas. The Cowboys had hoped to fly him to Las Vegas on Saturday to play against the Raiders. He won’t. The team announced Saturday that Smith …

Oct. 7, 2023; Columbus, Oh., USA; DUPLICATE***Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Cody Simon (30) and Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Davison Igbinosun (1) celebrate after a play during the second half of Saturday’s NCAA Division I football game against the Maryland Terrapins at Ohio Stadium. In April of 2020, the NCAA decided to allow zero to be an official jersey number worn …

Titans receiver Kearis Jackson was injured on a kickoff return with 4:58 remaining in the first half. The team announced that Jackson has a knee injury and listed him as questionable to return against the Seahawks. He was hurt on a 38-yard return to the Tennessee 40, but it was negated by a holding penalty on James Williams. Jackson, 24, …

A decision is in for one of the nation’s best backs in the 2025 class. Four-star running back Shekai Mills-Knight committed to Ole Miss on Saturday. The Rebels beat out Auburn, Alabama, Miami and Tennessee for the No. 7-ranked RB in the Rivals250 for this cycle. The 6-foot-2, 210-pounder from Canada totes the rock at Chattanooga (Tenn.) Baylor School, where …

Schrock’s report card: Grading Caleb Williams, Bears in preseason win vs. Bengals originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago CHICAGO — If that was it for Caleb Williams in the preseason, the Bears’ rookie quarterback emphatically punctuated his exhibition season Saturday in Chicago’s 27-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field. Williams started slow Saturday as the Bears’ first-team offense …

OXFORD — The Ole Miss football’s 2025 recruiting class added another member on Saturday with the commitment of Tennessee running back Shekai Mills-Knight. The 6-foot-1, 217-pound senior at Baylor School in Chattanooga considered a four-star prospect by the 247Sports Composite. He is ranked as the No. 252 overall recruit in the cycle, the No. 17 running back and the No. …

The perpetual mystery that is Aaron Rodgers includes whether he’ll play in the annual preseason showdown between the Jets and the Giants. Via Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, Jets coach Robert Saleh wouldn’t say after Saturday’s preseason game in Carolina whether Rodgers will play in the Week 3 game, next Saturday night. The question of whether Rodgers will play at all …

Oct 22, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Jalen Brooks (13) cannot come up with the reception as Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Tyreek Chappell (7) defends in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports he 2024 college football season starts next week, while Texas A&M’s season opener vs. Notre Dame will be the …

The Buccaneers have reached agreement with edge rusher Randy Gregory, leading to his release next week, play-by-play announcer Chris Meyers said during the local broadcast of Saturday’s preseason game. Hall of Fame cornerback Rondé Barber, the color commentator on the broadcast, said the team will recoup the veteran’s signing bonus. Gregory had $1.365 million guaranteed, including a $1.13 million signing …

As the days inch closer to the start of a brand new Penn State football season, team captains for the 2024 season have been officially annoucned. Penn State will have six team captains for the upcoming college football season with two offensive players, three defensive players, and a special teams player. Penn State head coach James Franklin annoucned his team …

Quarterback Russell Wilson made his preseason debut with the Steelers on Saturday night. He split the game with Justin Fields; both players got four drives. Fields led to Pittsburgh’s only points of the night, on a field goal. Wilson completed eight of 10 passes for 47 yards. He was sacked three times. His best throw was caught along the deep …

The Miami Hurricanes landed their second commitment in as many days on Saturday night. Four-star defensive back Bryce Fitzgerald committed to Miami, announcing his choice on social media. Fitzgerald, a star at Miami Columbus High (UM coach Mario Cristobal’s alma mater), chose the Hurricanes over Florida, Florida State, LSU and USC. Fitzgerald is listed as the No. 12 safety and …

Chargers quarterback Easton Stick passes under pressure from Rams defensive lineman Tyler Davis during the Chargers’ 13-9 preseason loss Saturday at SoFi Stadium. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times) Easton Stick was again given the first half to prove himself as the Chargers’ backup to injured quarterback Justin Herbert. While his performance improved over the preseason opener, it fell short of …