Auburn football recruiting continues to put an emphasis on in-state prospects. The Tigers landed a commitment Saturday from four-star edge defender Jared Smith, who is rated by the 247Sports Composite as the No. 4 player in the state of Alabama for 2025. Auburn now has four of the top five in-state recruits pledged, as Smith joins four-star safety Anquon Fegans …

If the Jets are to go far this season, they’ll need more than a healthy Aaron Rodgers. A solid, dependable offensive line will not only protect the team’s quarterback but allow the rest of the Jets offense to hum. GM Joe Douglas and the front office picked up a couple of veteran tackles in Tyron Smith and Morgan Moses to …

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football defensive back Hunter Washington says he and his defensive teammates coined a phrase brought in by coaches in the offseason: Chew the elephant. The statement is described as taking one bite at a time — in this case, on the field. “Just taking it one day at a time,” he said. “Just focus on one …

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith has missed several practices in a row due to knee and hip issues, but he should be back on the field soon. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Smith is expected to return to practice early next week. That follows a Friday report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter that testing on Smith’s knee and hip did not …

Jared Smith is officially off the board. Smith, the No. 4-ranked defensive end in the Rivals250 for the 2025 recruiting cycle, declared for Auburn on Saturday. The in-state Tigers edged out Georgia, South Carolina, and Ole Miss for the four-star DE from Alabaaster (Ala.) Thompson High School in Alabama. After returning to The Plains for Big Cat Weekend last Saturday, …

He wasn’t on stage in Canton, Ohio, but former Chicago Bears star Steve McMichael was officially inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in what was an incredibly emotional moment on Saturday afternoon. McMichael was surrounded by his wife, daughter and other members of the Bears’ 1985 defense as his bust was unveiled inside his home in the Chicago …

. Michigan football hasn’t gotten top-tier receiving talent via recruiting in some time. Even when you look at the four-stars that Michigan has brought in, quite rarely are they in the top 100 of any of the recruiting services. There’s a solid chance that might change this year. One of the prospects that the Wolverines are all in on is …

Hill latest receiver to be paid as Aiyuk-49ers extension talks stall originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The NFL’s wide receiver market shifted again Saturday as the Miami Dolphins restructured Tyreek Hill’s contract, reportedly giving the All-Pro the highest amount of guaranteed money ever at the position. Hill’s new deal doesn’t add more years to the extension he signed …

Sep 23, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; A detailed view of an Auburn Tigers helmet on the sideline of the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports There may not be a hotter team on the recruiting trail right now than Auburn, and that momentum carried into Saturday with the commitment of …

After Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. signed his rookie contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reported that the deal gave the NFL Players Association the ability to sell his jerseys, despite a lingering dispute with apparel provider Fanatics. Now, Rapoport reports that the NFLPA has told the NFL, the Cardinals, and Fanatics that they are not permitted to sell Harrison’s …

. Auburn football is making a name for itself in the recruiting game, racking up some of the most sought out high school prospects in the nation. Big Cat Weekend has been a large reason for that success, and the Tigers pulled in another big commit on Saturday. Four-star EDGE [autotag]Jared Smith[/autotag] pledged his commitment to the Plains and head …

49ers camp takeaways: Brown continues to be nuisance on defense originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers held their longest practice of training camp Saturday before a packed house of fans. The nearly two-hour session included 1-on-1s between the offensive and defensive lines, as well as wide receivers and defensive backs. The longest segment of …

Photo: Isaiah Hole Michigan football has always had a tough schedule by virtue of having to play rival Ohio State at year’s end. In recent years, the Wolverines also have had to play Penn State, which has perennially been one of the toughest teams in college football. Though the Nittany Lions aren’t on the schedule this year, the schedule certainly …

EAGAN, Minn. — A $140 million contract extension can buy you a lot of things as an NFL player. But it can’t pay your way out of a costly injury. If there’s anything the Minnesota Vikings and wide receiver Justin Jefferson know as they approach the 2024 season, it’s that. This is why Minnesota’s $35 million-per-season receiver was on a …

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) during Tennessee’s Orange & White spring football game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel is becoming the “QB Recruit” whisper of sorts, having locked down an impressive roster of highly rated arm talent that should—if you’re able to look beyond the NIL-fueled flips of the modern era—create a …