Monthly Archives: August 2024

Huskers add transfer tight end Mac Markway to roster

Mac Markway 84 runs the ball as the LSU Tigers take on Grambling State at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Nebraska football picked up a commitment from former LSU tight end Mac Markway on Tuesday. He made the announcement on social media. Markway was a four-star prospect and the 18th overall tight end in the …

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Deebo perfectly explains CMC’s tenacity with one-word description

Deebo perfectly explains CMC’s tenacity with one-word description originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Heading into his eighth NFL season, there’s not much left to be said about 49ers star Christian McCaffrey. The two-time All-Pro and reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year has established himself as one of this century’s most dominant running backs, and his versatility as …

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Bucs announce moves, including Chase Edmonds going on season-ending IR

The Buccaneers will not have running back Chase Edmonds this season. They placed him on season-ending injured reserve Tuesday with a knee injury. Receiver Rakim Jarrett can return after missing four games as he was placed on injured reserve/designated to return. The Bucs also announced they waived defensive back Marcus Banks, defensive lineman C.J. Brewer, tight end Sal Cannella, punter …

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Dalvin Cook had a tryout with the Cowboys

Dalvin Cook’s visit to the Cowboys wasn’t just a visit. Per the official NFL notice sent to all teams, Cook had a tryout on Tuesday in Dallas. It’s an important distinction. A visit is more casual. A tryout entails getting out of the field and showing the team what the player can do. For someone like Cook, who has been …

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Opinion: Can Penn State match greater expectations with expanded playoff?

Penn State football players are trained to stay in the moment by coach James Franklin. Two defensive players were asked Tuesday what their hopes are for the 2024 season with 12 returning starters. Both safety KJ Winston and tackle Dvon J-Thomas made it clear they’re not focused on the season as a whole, which begins Saturday with a non-conference game …

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Ducks ready to take Big Ten football ‘by storm’

Oregon enters Big Ten era with ‘stacked’ team | College Football Power Hour<p>Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz shares his thoughts on the Ducks as they begin their first campaign in the new league. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Power Hour” podcast – debuting August 27 – and subscribe on <a data-i13n=”cpos:1;pos:1″ href=”https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/college-football-power-hour/id1764174327″>Apple Podcasts</a>, <a data-i13n=”cpos:2;pos:1″ href=”https://open.spotify.com/show/6jvtnIvei9wX7BfRDtDLIW”>Spotify</a>, <a data-i13n=”cpos:3;pos:1″ …

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Mike White visited the Bills on Tuesday

Mike White lost a backup quarterback competition and his job in Miami, but he may be staying in the AFC East. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that White visited the Bills on Tuesday. The Dolphins released White after their final preseason game and are going with Skylar Thompson as the backup to Tua Tagovailoa. The Bills may need a …

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What will Cam Rising write in his final chapter at Utah?

Cam Rising huddles up the offense during practice at the University of Utah practice facility in Salt Lake City. | Utah Athletics On Thursday, for the first time in 605 days, Utah quarterback Cam Rising will take the field at Rice-Eccles Stadium and play in his first action since the Rose Bowl Game on Jan. 2, 2023. The opening guitar …

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Giants announce cuts to 53

The Giants became the final team to announce their cuts to 53 on Tuesday. Five hours after the deadline, the team publicly said good-bye to three wide receivers, three tight ends and three of their former draft choices. The Giants cut wide receivers Isaiah Hodgins, Allen Robinson and Miles Boykin; tight ends Lawrence Cager, Jack Stoll and Jakob Johnson (who …

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Rome Odunze on building chemistry with Caleb Williams in Chicago

Yahoo Sports’ Jori Epstein chats with Bears rookie WR Rome Odunze about the unique bond he’s forming with quarterback Caleb Williams as they navigate their first NFL season together, and how they plan to make an impact on the field. Rome joined Yahoo Sports on behalf of Levy. View more Video Transcript Joining us on behalf of levy, the food …

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WVU expecting a little bit of old and new from Penn State’s offense

Aug. 27—MORGANTOWN — Nobody seems to quite know what Penn State’s offense is going to look like this season, just that the Nittany Lions have the potential to be very good. New offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki has a strong track record of success, spending the last three seasons at Kansas and the previous five at Buffalo. “Andy did a great …

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Puzzling 49ers draft trend highlighted by Gray, Latu cuts

Puzzling 49ers draft trend highlighted by Gray, Latu cuts originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Tuesday’s NFL roster cuts are not just a sign of who will be a significant contributor this season for the 49ers. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on past draft classes. San Francisco, notably, has an erratic history in the NFL draft under current …

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