The Eagles announced on Monday that they’ve released four players. Quarterback Will Grier, defensive back Parry Nickerson, outside linebacker Julian Okwara, and guard Max Scharping have all been cut from the roster. All four are veterans free to find a new team without being subject to waivers. Grier had signed with Philadelphia in March, joining his former offensive coordinator Kellen …
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Penn State AD Pat Kraft receives contract extension through June 2032
Penn State director of athletics Pat Kraft and his family have lived in the State College area for a little more than two years, but they’ve found a home. Kraft received a contract extension Monday from the Penn State Board of Trustees that goes through June 30, 2032. His average annual salary over the next eight years is $2.26 million …
Read More »Report: Broncos will part ways with Tim Patrick, working to trade him
Running back Samaje Perine isn’t the only player the Broncos are trying to trade ahead of Tuesday’s roster cutdown. Mike Klis of KUSA reports that they are also working to find a partner for a deal involving wide receiver Tim Patrick. If they can’t make a trade, they are expected to release Patrick. Patrick has missed the last two seasons …
Read More »What Oregon football’s Dan Lanning said about Ducks’ season opener against Idaho
Fall camp is over for the Oregon football team. The Ducks have officially reached game week with the season opener against Idaho set for 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Autzen Stadium. Even though the No. 3 Ducks are opening with a nonconference game, it will still mark the beginning of the Big Ten era for Oregon. Here are some highlights from …
Read More »Reports: Titans trading QB Malik Willis to Packers
The Tennessee Titans are trading quarterback Malik Willis to the Green Bay Packers, according to multiple reports. The Packers are sending a seventh-round pick to Tennessee in return, according to ESPN and NFL Network. Willis projects to play behind starter Jordan Love in Green Bay, alongside second-year pro Sean Clifford. It’s not immediately clear how the depth chart breaks down …
Read More »Notre Dame-Texas A&M named second-best game in Week 1
Sep 23, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; A general view of fans during the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Auburn Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports The stakes will be high for both Notre Dame and Texas A&M in Week 1 of the 2024 season. While a loss for either team won’t necessarily …
Read More »Titans trade Malik Willis to Packers for seventh-round pick
Malik Willis is on the move. The Titans are trading Willis to the Packers for a 2025 seventh-round draft pick, according to multiple reports. Willis, a talented quarterback who hasn’t been able to translate that talent into accurate passing through two years in Tennessee, will now back up Jordan Love in Green Bay. The Packers view him as an upgrade …
Read More »Freshman All-America offensive team: Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith
Offensive line holding Drake Maye back from being starting quarterback?After seemingly beating out Jacoby Brissett for the starting quarterback job in Week 1, the offensive line might be what holds Drake Maye back from winning the job. <p><em><a href=”https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/patriots-videos/offensive-line-holding-drake-maye-back-from-being-starting-quarterback/643387/?partner=yahoo&cid=yahoo”>Offensive line holding Drake Maye back from being starting quarterback?</a> originally appeared on <a href=”https://www.nbcsportsboston.com?cid=yahoo”>NBC Sports Boston</a></em></p> Source link : https://sports.yahoo.com/freshman-america-offensive-team-ohio-040000207.html Author …
Read More »Jerry Jones believes the “angst, pressure” of being in the last year of a contract is a positive
The Cowboys have a history of letting coaches play out their contracts before committing to signing them to another one. They twice did it with Jason Garrett, who got a contract extension in 2015 and then let go after it expired following the 2019 season. Mike McCarthy is entering the final year of his deal with the Cowboys, something he …
Read More »BYU will try to keep starting QB vs. Southern Illinois a secret until Saturday’s kickoff
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake talks with media members after the Cougars held their first fall football practice in Provo on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News It became quite clear after various BYU coaches and football players spoke to reporters on Monday that the Cougars know which starting quarterback candidate — Jake Retzlaff or Gerry …
Read More »Luter Jr.’s confidence soars after first 49ers training camp
Luter Jr.’s confidence soars after first 49ers training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — After missing training camp as a rookie due to a bone bruise, 49ers cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. is reaping the rewards of getting to experience a full NFL offseason for the first time. Fresh off a pivotal interception in San Francisco’s …
Read More »Is Alabama a lock for the CFB Playoff? | College Football Power Hour
Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz and Adam Breneman discuss Alabama’s chances of making the College Football Playoff under new head coach Kalen DeBoer. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Power Hour” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript My luck for the playoff right now is Alabama. I …
Read More »Broncos cut eight players, including Phillip Dorsett
The Broncos are seeking to trade receiver Tim Patrick, running back Samaje Perine and punter Trenton Gill before cutting them. None of the three will be on the team’s roster, Mike Klis of 9News reports. The Broncos, though, officially released defensive tackle Angelo Blackson, receiver Phillip Dorsett and inside linebacker Andre Smith on Monday. They waived defensive back Omar Brown, …
Read More »Key quotes from Tom Herman, previewing Michigan State football matchup
Sep 23, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Florida Atlantic Owls head coach Tom Herman during the fist half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports The Jonathan Smith era with Michigan State football is set to open with a meeting against Florida Atlantic on Friday night. The matchup between the Spartans and Owls will …
Read More »Ravens release Russell Gage, waive six others
Wide receiver Russell Gage was one of the first wave of cuts announced by the Ravens on Monday. Gage signed with the team on August 6 and did not have any catches in preseason action. The veteran tore his patellar tendon at Bucs camp last summer and missed the entire season. Gage had 51 catches for 426 yards and five …
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