The Jaguars made the signing of safety Adrian Amos official on Tuesday and they announced a handful of other roster moves as well. In addition to signing Amos, they have also added defensive tackle Jonathan Marshall to their 90-man roster. They waived defensive tackle Adam Gotsis and cornerback Gregory Junior in corresponding moves. Junior was waived with an injury designation, …
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Where do the Sooners land in Athlon Sports’ bowl projections?
Oct 15, 2022; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Jovantae Barnes (2) scores a touchdown during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports The Oklahoma Sooners are just weeks away from beginning Year 3 of the [autotag]Brent Venables[/autotag] era. Nationally, the media thinks Oklahoma could have a good season, but …
Read More »Panthers claim S Caden Sterns off waivers
The Panthers claimed safety Caden Sterns off waivers, the team announced Tuesday. The Broncos waived Sterns on Monday, and the Panthers were first in the waiver wire order based on the final standings in 2023. Sterns, 24, played for Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero in Denver. The Broncos made Sterns a fifth-round pick in 2021, and he played 21 games …
Read More »Ranking Oklahoma high school football’s best defensive linemen in 2024 season
Oklahoma high school football is full of talented quarterbacks, but no one has an easy road to success this season. That’s because they have to run from the guys on this list. From explosive edge rushers to gritty nose guards, these linemen know how to read plays and dismantle an offensive scheme in an instant. Here’s The Oklahoman‘s ranking of the …
Read More »Nick Bosa: Brandon Aiyuk is a very tough player to replace
As the Brandon Aiyuk trade market appears to heat up, another one of the 49ers’ best players is weighing in on what a deal could mean for the club. Edge rusher Nick Bosa told reporters after Tuesday’s practice that Aiyuk’s departure would leave a significant void. “I think it’d be huge,” Bosa said, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. “I trust …
Read More »Buzz is building on Aidan Chiles, the expected Michigan State quarterback in 2024
Michigan State football will look quite different in 2024 under new head coach Jonathan Smith, including under center. MSU cleared house after 2023, bringing in Smith and a brand new coaching staff, and reshaping the roster through the transfer portal, with nearly two dozen departures and 10 additions. One of those transfer portal additions is quarterback Aidan Chiles, who followed …
Read More »Chiefs great Jim Kearney dies at 81
Jim Kearney, whose 12-year pro football career saw him win a Super Bowl ring with the Chiefs, has died at the age of 81. Kearney was a quarterback in college at Prairie View and a 1965 11th-round pick of the Lions. He moved to safety in the pros and played two seasons in Detroit before finding his greatest success in …
Read More »24 days until it is football time in Tennessee
Nov. 10, 1990: Tony Thompson of the Tennessee Volunteers in action during a game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The Notre Dame Fighitng Irish won the game 34-29. Rick Stewart/Allsport Tennessee will kick off its 2024 football season in 24 days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 12:45 p.m. …
Read More »Adonai Mitchell, Alec Pierce are co-starters (for now) at receiver for Colts
Heading into camp, Colts receiver Alec Pierce knew he had to prove himself. And maybe he has. But rookie Adonai Mitchell has proven himself just as much. In the first depth chart released by the Colts, Pierce and Mitchell are listed as co-starters at one of the three receiver positions. The other starters at receiver are Michael Pittman Jr. and …
Read More »The C.L. Brown Show: Former Louisville football, Trinity QB Will Stein on Dennis Lampley
The C.L. Brown Show Podcast This week’s episode of The C.L. Brown Show features former Trinity High School and University of Louisville quarterback Will Stein, who now serves as the offensive coordinator at Oregon. Stein shares memories of legendary Trinity coach Dennis Lampley, who died last month. He also recalls the trouble the game Call of Duty 3 got the …
Read More »Former Cowboys RB Duane Thomas, Super Bowl VI champion, dies at 77
Duane Thomas’ career with the Dallas Cowboys was bumpy and brilliant at times. (Photo by Focus on Sport via Getty Images) Duane Thomas, a former Dallas Cowboys running back who helped lead the team to victory in Super Bowl VI, has died, according to the Dallas Morning News. He was 77 years old. A Dallas native, Thomas starred at West …
Read More »Who is Bearden football’s DJ Hunter? Sophomore quarterback transfer could unlock offense
DJ Hunter showed a glimpse of what he’s capable of. The Bearden football quarterback quickly processed his options in the red zone. The sophomore flicked a throw to his slot receiver junior Tory Beaufort on the 10-yard curl route in the Bulldogs’ scrimmage against Knoxville Catholic on Aug. 2 ahead of the 2024 TSSAA football season. The All-Region 2-6A receiver …
Read More »Brandon Aiyuk’s “hold-in” is working — in part because it’s irritating Kyle Shanahan
For Brandon Aiyuk, his “hold in” could be a ticket out. Mike Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that Aiyuk’s decision to show up for training camp but not practice is bothering coach Kyle Shanahan, in part because it’s perceived that Aiyuk is “brooding” while in and around the building. The 49ers could play hardball with Aiyuk, telling him …
Read More »Rutgers football’s 2024 season will hinge on these 5 games
PISCATAWAY – Rutgers football is heading into a much-anticipated 2024 season. Expectations from the outside are high. In some ways, very high. Part of that stems from a slate that, on paper, benefits the Scarlet Knights, who don’t have to play Michigan, Ohio State or Penn State following the elimination of Big Ten divisions. But let’s also be clear: The …
Read More »Shanahan states improving would be hard without ‘great player’ Aiyuk
Shanahan states improving would be hard without ‘great player’ Aiyuk originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers might have a roster capable of challenging for a Super Bowl, but the organization does not appear willing to do anything it would take to retain Brandon Aiyuk. There are considerations for the future that seemingly have prevented …
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