The relationship between Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and franchise quarterback Jalen Hurts was under a lot of scrutiny during the 2023 season for one very simple reason: it didn’t seem to be working. Despite getting out to a 10-1 start, the Eagles imploded late in the season, losing five of their last six regular season games and getting …

This embedded content is not available in your region. The start of the 2024 college football season is right around the corner, and to prepare for the new College Football Playoff format Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde pitch which teams could be dark horses to make it. They also analyze how favorable of a path the 5th …

The Bengals officially brought defensive end Cam Sample’s 2024 season to an end on Wednesday. Sample tore his Achilles during practice on Monday and the team announced that he has been placed on injured reserve. Players who go on injured reserve before the cut to 53 players are ineligible to return, but there probably wasn’t much consideration of keeping Sample …

With less than four weeks to go before its season opener against Colorado State, No. 4 Texas has lost a key contributor on its offense. The Longhorns announced Wednesday that running back CJ Baxter will miss the upcoming football season with a knee injury that will require surgery. The sophomore was expected to help lead the Texas rushing attack this …

The Jets announced on Wednesday that wide receiver Mike Williams has been activated off of the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. Williams, who signed a one-year deal with the Jets this offseason, tore his ACL in his left knee just three games into last season as a member of the Los Angeles Chargers. Williams, a huge target for Aaron …

Jan 6, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; ESPN broadcaster Paul Finebaum during media day at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports ESPN college football analyst Paul Finebaum thinks that the expanded College Football Playoff benefits Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart. Smart and Georgia narrowly missed the 2023 playoff after falling to Alabama in the 2023 SEC championship game …

Here’s how Patriots could find No. 1 WR after not trading for Aiyuk originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots reportedly will not acquire Brandon Aiyuk on the trade market despite offering the San Francisco 49ers star a lucrative contract that would have made him one of the NFL’s highest-paid wide receivers. The failed pursuit of Aiyuk …

A lot of changes are coming to Alabama football this fall under new head coach Kalen DeBoer, specifically in its tight end room. Primarily under the offense of former Alabama football coach Nick Saban, tight ends were more predominately used as blockers. However, under the new offense of DeBoer, Nick Sheridan and Bryan Ellis, who is in charge of the …

49ers release Terique Owens, son of T.O.; WR, veteran RB signed originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Wide receiver Terique Owens’ first NFL stint has ended. The 49ers released Owens, the son of Terrell Owens, with a waived/injured designation on Wednesday in a flurry of roster moves. Safety Erik Harris also was released by the 49ers. The two moves …

AUBURN, ALABAMA – NOVEMBER 18: Head coach Hugh Freeze of the Auburn Tigers calls out to his players during the second half of their game against the New Mexico State Aggies at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 18, 2023 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) With the post Nick Saban era of SEC football set to get underway in …

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Rondale Moore was carted off the field with a leg injury during the team’s joint practice with the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday. Athletic trainers placed an air cast on Moore’s leg as both teams immediately rushed to be near the injured player. Falcons players knelt while Moore received attention. The practice, nearing its conclusion, ended and …

Youth movement? Players to watch in Patriots-Panthers preseason opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — Ahead of Thursday night’s preseason opener, let’s lay out some of the more intriguing Patriots players to keep an eye on against the Panthers at Gillette Stadium. Rookie QBs The Patriots likely know what they have in their two veteran signal-callers Jacoby Brissett …

STARKVILLE — Lots of eyes, for good reason, are on Mississippi State football’s offense entering the 2024 season. The Bulldogs landed their starting quarterback in Blake Shapen from the transfer portal. They also hired coach Jeff Lebby, an offensive guru whom former Alabama coach Nick Saban tried to bring to his staff. Yet Lebby, speaking after Wednesday’s preseason practice, said …

The Dolphins have an injury concern with one of their key offensive lineman. According to multiple reporters on the scene, center Aaron Brewer exited practice with an apparent hand injury. Brewer went into an on-site medical facility but was able to return and watch the joint session with the Falcons on the side. Brewer, 26, signed a three-year deal with …

Jalen Hurts, Nick Sirianni and the Philadelphia Eagles are out to right the wrong of a disappointing 2023 season.  Apparently, that’s not the only thing the quarterback and head coach are trying to mend, as Hurts and Sirianni developed a “fractured relationship” and were miles apart on the “X’s and O’s” last season, according to an ESPN story that was …