Monthly Archives: August 2024

Giants claim CB Christian Holmes off waivers

Cornerback Christian Holmes is staying in the NFC East. Holmes was waived by the Commanders when they signed defensive tackle Taylor Stallworth on Sunday and he was claimed by the Giants on Monday. Running back Jashaun Corbin was waived with an injury designation to clear space for Holmes. Holmes played 30 games for the Commanders after being drafted in the …

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2025 Tennessee cornerback Onis Konanbanny announces commitment date

. 2025 four-star cornerback prospect Onis Konanbanny announced his commitment date. He will commit on Aug. 23. Konanbanny will choose between his top two schools in Tennessee and Florida State. He has three crystal ball predictions to commit to the Vols. The 6-foot-1, 180-pound four-star cornerback prospect is from Heathwood Hall Episcopal School in Columbia, South Carolina. Konanbanny ranks as …

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49ers place OL Pat Elflein on IR, sign OL Lewis Kidd

Offensive lineman Pat Elflein didn’t last long in 49ers camp. Signed by the team on Friday, Elflein landed on injured reserve Monday, the team announced. Elflein injured a calf. Elflein, 30, most recently appeared in a game in 2022 when he started six contests for the Panthers. He signed with the Cardinals in July 2023 but was placed on injured …

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Where does Auburn land in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll?

AUBURN, AL – SEPTEMBER 02 – Auburn Running Back Jeremiah Cobb (23) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the UMass Minutemen at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers The initial US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports has been released, and Auburn is on the outside looking …

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Report: 49ers are talking to multiple teams about possible Brandon Aiyuk trade

Yes, intentions can change. When receiver Brandon Aiyuk formally requested a trade three weeks ago, the 49ers reportedly has “no intention” to trade him. Now, the 49ers reportedly are talking to multiple teams about a potential deal. Via Matt Barrows of TheAthletic.com, “multiple teams” have contacted the 49ers about a potential trade. No deal has been done, yet. Earlier today, …

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A key piece of Notre Dame football’s offensive line is out for the season. What does it mean for the Irish?

Notre Dame football suffered a massive loss to its offensive line. According to the team, Fighting Irish starting left tackle Charles Jagusah will miss the entire 2024 season with a torn right pectoralis muscle. The injury occurred last weekend, according to The Athletic’s Pete Sampson. Along with Jagusah, the team also lost special teams player Marty Auer for the season …

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2024 NFL Training Camp Updates: Volume Two

Arizona Cardinals Trey Benson coming on slowly Trey Benson has been taken in fantasy drafts as a role-player with late-season upside. It’s not clear he even has a backup job locked down to start his rookie season. Emari Demercado has been subbing in on passing downs in camp. Jonathan Gannon has also noted that there’s not one specific area of …

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Matt Breida returns to the 49ers

Five years later, Matt Breida is going back to where his NFL career started. Via Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, Breida is signing with the 49ers. He spent three seasons in San Francisco, from 2017 to 2019. He was traded to the Dolphins in 2020. He spent 2021 with the Bills and 2022 and 2023 with the Giants. Per a source …

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Fall practices begin bright and early for area schools

Aug. 5—Like Christmas Day, High School Football season officially arrived for many high schools across the state of Texas Monday and some coaches and players were too eager to get any sleep that night. That was especially true for the Andrews Mustangs. The Mustang football team began its first practice of the 2024 season at the exact strike of midnight, …

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Raiders rookie WR Jeff Foreman carted off with knee injury

Raiders rookie receiver Jeff Foreman was carted off the field during Monday’s practice. Foreman injured a knee, Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. Foreman, undrafted out of Arkansas State, was in a team drill in the red zone near the end of practice. He went down as he tried to plant his foot. Hill reports that Foreman was …

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USC football barely sneaks into preseason US LBM Coaches Poll

Jul 24, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports The USC Trojans aren’t getting any respect. Is it fair? Who cares? All that matters is that the Trojans need to earn respect before anyone gives it …

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Pearsall impressing 49ers as Aiyuk trade saga takes big turn

Pearsall impressing 49ers as Aiyuk trade saga takes big turn originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers might need to get more production from their top 2024 draft pick than originally planned. So far, wide receiver Ricky Pearsall has given the 49ers reason to believe he might be capable of filling a more prominent role …

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