Monthly Archives: August 2024

Jaguars sign DT Jonathan Marshall

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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