Monthly Archives: August 2024

ESPN projects 30 teams that could make the first 12-team CFP field

Sara Diggins/USA Today Sports via American-Statesman The removal of the BCS system and the introduction of the four-team College Football Playoff is one of the best things to ever happen to the sport. Now, after 10 years with the four-team format, the 2024 season will be the first year with a 12-team field. One of the few downsides to the …

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Saints sign TEs Kevin Rader, Mason Fairchild

The Saints made several moves involving tight ends on Saturday. The team announced that they have signed Kevin Rader and Mason Fairchild to the 90-man roster. They waived Jesper Horsted and placed Tommy Hudson on injured reserve as well. In addition to the tight end moves, the Saints waived wide receiver Jermaine Jackson with an injury designation. Rader has appeared …

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Four-star DL looking at Florida closely after multi-day visit

. Fort Myers defensive lineman [autotag]Kendall Guervil[/autotag] is no stranger to the Swamp. The in-state, four-star recruit has been a frequent visitor to the University of Florida since his freshman year, but his latest trip to Gainesville comes at an important moment on the recruiting calendar. The Grill in the Ville cookout marks the end of the summer recruiting period …

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Patrick Mahomes landing at No. 4 on NFL Top 100 list ignites uproar

The NFL has released its highly anticipated 2024 list of the 100 best players in the league, and social media went wild when the top 10 players — more specifically the top four — were finally revealed Friday. The list, voted on by current players, had Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes at No. 4, behind San Francisco 49ers RB …

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49ers rookie Pearsall ‘excited’ to face veteran corner Ward in camp

49ers rookie Pearsall ‘excited’ to face veteran corner Ward in camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Ricky Pearsall had a slow start to training camp, going on the non-football injury list after he injured a hamstring away from the 49ers’ facility. After being activated July 29, the first-round draft pick appears determined to make up for that lost time. A …

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Top 2026 quarterback Faizon Brandon set to commit on Saturday

. LSU already has its potential quarterback of the future committed in 2025’s No. 1 overall prospect [autotag]Bryce Underwood[/autotag], but now, it’s looking to lock up its signal-caller for the 2026 class. On Saturday, five-star quarterback [autotag]Faizon Brandon[/autotag] will announce his decision. The Grimsley (Greensboro, N.C.) prospect ranks as the No. 10 player in the nation according to On3’s industry …

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2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame: Eli Manning deserving? Marshawn Lynch?

Now that the 2024 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame has been officially inducted, who’s next in line? First-time players eligible in 2025 include quarterback Eli Manning, running back Marshawn Lynch, linebacker Luke Kuechly, kicker Adam Vinatieri, offensive lineman Marshal Yanda and edge rusher Terrell Suggs. Those players join an impressive group of 2024 finalists who just missed …

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Yiadom, Shanahan explain why veteran cornerback fits 49ers so well

Yiadom, Shanahan explain why veteran cornerback fits 49ers so well originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As Isaac Yiadom prepares for his first 49ers season, the veteran cornerback is making the most out of joining such an elite defense. As Yiadom spoke to reporters after Friday’s training camp practice, he was asked what appealed to him most about signing with …

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Will Michigan football offense in 2024 be explosive and high scoring?

Photo: Isaiah Hole ANN ARBOR, Mich. — It may be difficult to envision Michigan football taking a step forward on offense given that J.J. McCarthy, Blake Corum, the two primary starting wide receivers, and the entire offensive line all moved on to the NFL — and that doesn’t even include head coach Jim Harbaugh also leaving for the pros. But as …

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With door still open to playing again, Tom Brady turns 47

Earlier this year, Tom Brady kicked the door open on possibly returning to the NFL during the 2024 season. He has yet to slam the door shut. And if he ultimately unretires for the second time, he’d be only the third person to play at 47 or older. And he’d be the first quarterback to play at that age. He …

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2025 5-star safety Trey McNutt has announced his commitment time

. Texas A&M’s 2025 class has another chance to steadily rise in the overall team rankings this weekend as one of the top defensive prospects in the cycle will announce his commitment on Saturday afternoon. After delaying his announcement just a week ago, 2025 5-star safety Trey McNutt is poised to choose between Texas A&M and Oregon and will also …

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Dolphins sign OL Sean Harlow

The Dolphins have signed free agent offensive lineman Sean Harlow, the team announced Saturday. Miami waived offensive lineman Ireland Brown in a corresponding move. Harlow has appeared in 41 career games with eight starts, five at left guard and three at center. He spent time with the Giants and Cowboys last season after playing two seasons with the Cardinals (2021-22) …

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Florida earns RPM pick to flip 4-star LB committed to Syracuse

. Florida football recently completed a flip of four-star defensive back [autotag]Demetres Samuel[/autotag] from an ACC school and appears to be perched to pounce on another from the same program. Four-star linebacker Izayia Williams out of Leesburg (Florida) Tavares in the 2026 cycle is currently committed to the Syracuse Orange but has still entertained interest from elsewhere. The 6-foot-1-inch, 205-pound …

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