Jalen Ramsey and the Miami Dolphins have agreed to a three-year, $72.3 million extension, making him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL with a $24.1 million average annual salary, according to NFL Network. Ramsey surpasses the Denver Broncos’ Patrick Surtain, who signed a four-year extension with a $24 million average annual salary earlier this week. Ramsey, a three-time All-Pro and …
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Are Bengals back to being Super Bowl contenders? Charles Davis previews Patriots-Bengals Week 1 showdown
The Cincinnati Bengals are typically Super Bowl contenders under Joe Burrow, but those expectations were crippled last season with Burrow’s calf and wrist injuries derailing another deep play off run. Despite having a winning record, the Bengals missed the playoffs and didn’t have Burrow for seven games. Those Super Bowl expectations for the Bengals are back with Burrow healthy, starting …
Read More »Dak Prescott contract update: CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys teammates ‘rooting’ for QB landing new deal before opener
FRISCO, Texas — Contract negotiations involving star players and the Dallas Cowboys’ front office are often like riding a roller-coaster. One week, it can seem like owner and general manager Jerry Jones is a Grand Canyon apart from whichever star he is negotiating with. However, the talks can change in the blink of an eye and result in a fresh, …
Read More »Nebraska vs. Colorado odds, spread, time: 2024 college football picks, Week 2 predictions from proven model
The Colorado Buffaloes (1-0) will be looking for another early-season statement victory when they go on the road to face the Nebraska Cornhuskers (1-0) on Saturday afternoon. Colorado crushed Nebraska in a 36-14 final early last year, extending its winning streak to three games in the rivalry. The Buffaloes opened the 2024 season with a 31-26 win over North Dakota State, …
Read More »Tom Brady’s LFG! Player of the Game
Tom Brady will reveal his LFG! Player of the Game during the 2024 NFL season. Check back later to see who he picks. [Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily.] FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports …
Read More »How Patriots are combating illegal formation penalties in practice
How Patriots are combating illegal formation penalties in practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston NFL referees made an emphasis during the preseason to call illegal formation penalties on offensive linemen, and many teams, including the New England Patriots, were flagged a bunch of times as a result. Well, that emphasis didn’t decrease during Thursday’s regular season opener between the …
Read More »What former 5-star recruit DJ Lagway brings to Florida’s offense
Aug 31, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) looks at the scoreboard against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports When DJ Lagway committed to Florida in December of 2022, Gator fans were hoping that their quarterback of the future had finally arrived. They also …
Read More »Russell Wilson calf injury: Could Justin Fields start at quarterback for Steelers in Week 1?
Getty Images All offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers have insisted that Russell Wilson will be their starting quarterback. They said so when they signed him after he was waived by the Denver Broncos. They said so after they acquired Justin Fields via trade from the Chicago Bears. They said so after the NFL Draft, at minicamp, and at training camp. They …
Read More »Why Lions’ Super Bowl aspirations are dependent on suspect defense taking a big step forward in 2024
No NFL team has had a more dramatic turnaround in recent seasons than the Detroit Lions, who open up the 2024 season Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams. After years in the wilderness, three-plus decades without a playoff win, 11 head coaches and countless quarterbacks, the Lions last season went 12-5, won the NFC North and made it all …
Read More »How to watch Notre Dame hosting Northern Illinois on Saturday, September 7th
. Notre Dame has its home opener against the Northern Illinois Huskies on Saturday, September 7th. Here’s how to watch if you can’t be in South Bend to see the No. 5 Fighting Irish in person. The Irish will be looking to avoid a letdown after a gritty, impressive 23-13 Week 1 win over the Texas A&M Aggies. Meanwhile, the …
Read More »Why illegal formation penalties dominated Ravens vs. Chiefs season opener, and what it means for rest of 2024
The 2024 NFL season kicked off Thursday night, and it did so with just as much hubbub surrounding offensive-line penalties as it did high-scoring action from the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs. The Ravens, in fact, couldn’t make it a single drive before drawing three different flags for illegal formation, an infraction committed by left tackle Ronnie Stanley four …
Read More »How much does it cost to be a Dallas Cowboys fan in 2024? Here’s how to watch every game this season
Asim Richards #76 and the Dallas Cowboys will play the Cleveland Browns in their season opener this Sunday. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images) Cowboys fans, it’s probably not news to you that the Dallas Cowboys play their season opener against the Cleveland Browns this Sunday. But the higher streaming costs to catch your favorite team this season? That might be news to …
Read More »Tom Brady’s 3 Stars of the Week
Tom Brady will reveal his 3 Stars of the Week regularly during the 2024 NFL season. Check back later to see who he picks after Sunday’s game between the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns on FOX! [Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive …
Read More »Insider’s notebook: Sherrone Moore’s unfinalized contract, Matt Campbell’s stock, Texas’ not-so-secret weapon
A final offering of news and notes you need to know before Week 2 begins with some bangers. Topics we cover in this week’s college football insider notebook: There’s precedent for Sherrone Moore’s unfinalized contractA big breakdown of Texas vs. Michigan with intel on either sideBuzz on what an Iowa win could do for Matt Campbell’s coaching stockAmazing early returns …
Read More »NFL eyeing a return trip to Brazil in 2025 as part of seven international games that will be played
The NFL has never played more than five international games in a season, but that will likely be changing as soon as next year. During an interview with Pat McAfee this week, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said that the league will be looking to play seven international games in 2025. “We think we’ll be seven next year, we’re already going …
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