Things got heated at Seattle Seahawks practice on Thursday, resulting in receiver DK Metcalf swinging a helmet at teammate’s head. The incident was caught in the background of an NFL Network report behind a panel of broadcasters. As a TV segment was underway, a scuffle broke out in the background among players who were practicing. One player swung a helmet …
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Kobe Paysour named to preseason watch list
Oct 29, 2022; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Kobe Paysour (8) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports The North Carolina Tar Heels’ football program has some questions to answer ahead of the 2024 season including the depth at wide receiver. One …
Read More »How Justin Fields’ elevated competition for the Steelers starting quarterback job can benefit the Bears
How Justin Fields’ elevated competition for the Steelers starting quarterback job can benefit the Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The battle for the Steelers’ starting quarterback job appears to be heightening as former Bears quarterback Justin Fields continues to impress in training camp. Head coach Mike Tomlin assured the media Wednesday that the fight to be the Steelers’ …
Read More »Swampcast talks first week of Florida football camp, Olympics
Florida football has started fall camp, and the Gainesville Sun’s Kevin Brockway and David Whitley discussed the first week of drills. Florida is practicing 17 times over 22 days in camp to prepare for the season, which opens on Aug. 31 against Miami at The Swamp (3:30 p.m., ABC). The big news of the week was Florida Gators running back …
Read More »After Brandon Aiyuk snub, Patriots have no face left to save
After Brandon Aiyuk snub, Patriots have no face left to save originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Patriots didn’t get out of the Brandon Aiyuk Sweepstakes to save face. By the time they pulled the ripcord, their face was already gone. Aiyuk blew off half of it. Calvin Ridley took the other half during free agency. The Patriots need …
Read More »Cole Turner named to Comeback Player of the Year watch list
Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Clemson sophomore receiver Cole Turner was named to the 2024 Comeback Player of the Year Award watch list by the College Sports Communicators in association with The Associated Press (AP) and the Fiesta Bowl Organization Wednesday. Turner begins his third season in the Clemson program. He appeared in the Tigers’ first two games a year ago …
Read More »Should the 49ers trade Brandon Aiyuk for Amari Cooper? | Inside Coverage
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and NFL writer Frank Schwab discuss the latest trade rumors surrounding 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk and whether a trade for Amari Cooper would make sense for the 49ers. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript What the hell are the 49er …
Read More »Chippy Seahawks practice includes several skirmishes ahead of preseason opener
The Seattle Seahawks had one of their chippiest practices in recent years on Wednesday with several skirmishes, including one that took place during a live shot on NFL Network. The most notable dustup took place between wide receiver DK Metcalf and cornerback Tre Brown. Metcalf initially backed away from some jawing between the pair, but after Brown said something the …
Read More »2025 5-star WR Kaliq Lockett’s commitment to Texas sends a clear message to Texas A&M
. Wednesday’s news that 2025 5-star wide receiver Kaliq Lockett committed to the Texas Longhorns, Texas A&M’s WR coach Holmon Wiggins, who left Alabama for the Aggies earlier this year, has yet to land his prized blue-chip receiver within head coach Mike Elko’s first recruiting class. Blaming any coach for recruiting misses is always the easy way out for every …
Read More »Brandon Aiyuk trade looms, top players to watch during preseason | Inside Coverage
This embedded content is not available in your region. Jason Fitz, Frank Schwab and Jori Epstein pull back the curtain and go behind the scenes on some of the biggest stories circulating around the NFL. Trade rumors surrounding star San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk have been heating up over the past few days, and Fitz and Frank give their …
Read More »Ranking BYU’s 12 football games in 2024 by order of difficulty
Utah safety Brandon McKinney (28) and linebacker Hayden Furey apply pressure to BYU quarterback Jaren Hall at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The Utes and Cougars meet this year in Salt Lake City. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News It has been difficult the last few seasons for the BYU Cougars to circle a football …
Read More »Why Brandon Aiyuk is so special, scheme-friendly — and a clean fit with the Steelers (and everyone else)
In between joint practice skirmishes and proclamations of draft steals/busts off training camp clips shot at a Dutch angle, we are right on the cusp of an onslaught of NFL preseason games. There have been rumors, and counter-rumors, and re-rumors, and a dog in a hat, of an upcoming trade involving San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and, depending …
Read More »Michigan football players once again blocking outside noise: ‘It’s always been something’
Once again, Michigan football players find themselves blocking out the outside noise as they head into an upcoming season. Last year at this time, shortly after a negotiated resolution between U-M and the NCAA had fallen through which would’ve seen former head coach Jim Harbaugh suspended for four games for recruiting violations, athletic director Warde Manuel announced he would suspend …
Read More »Justin Fields is creating a competition for the Steelers’ starting quarterback spot
Justin Fields is creating a competition for the Steelers’ starting quarterback spot originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Former Bears quarterback Justin Fields appears to be creating a heightened quarterback competition in Pittsburgh with the Steelers. As he continues his battle against Russell Wilson for the starting spot, head coach Mike Tomlin assured the media Wednesday that the fight to …
Read More »Fastest NFL players of the 2023 season
Every year, the question of “who the fastest player in the NFL is” always comes to surface. There are always familiar names on the list coupled with surprises you may not think of. With training camp in full swing for all 32 teams, FOX Sports Research decided to break down the fastest players from the 2023 season to answer this …
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