Breer details Patriots’ trade package, contract offer to Aiyuk originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots apparently put their best put forward in the Brandon Aiyuk sweepstakes — on multiple fronts. The Patriots aggressively pursued the Second-Team All-Pro wide receiver on the trade market this offseason, sending trade proposals to the San Francisco 49ers both prior to …
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FSU football vs Boston College: How to watch game without DirecTV amid Disney dispute
No. 10 Florida State football looks to bounce back from a gut-wrenching upset loss to Georgia Tech last week in Dublin. But fans who have DirecTV as their cable TV provider won’t be able to watch DJ Uiagalelei and the Seminoles take on Thomas Castellanos and the Eagles on ESPN on Monday. The ESPN family of networks — including ABC, …
Read More »Sean Payton on No. 2 QB: I’ll settle it and keep you posted
Bo Nix will be starting at quarterback for the Broncos in Seattle on Sunday, but the team hasn’t made any announcements about who will be No. 2 on their depth chart for the season opener. Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson both made the 53-man roster and Stidham was seen as Nix’s top competition for the starting role, but head coach …
Read More »The Monday Read: Billy Napier, Dabo Swinney intertwined again with Florida, Clemson trounced in openers
Dabo Swinney and Billy Napier will always be linked to one another, both serving on Tommy Bowden’s final staff at Clemson in 2008. When Swinney was elevated to full-time coach after Bowden’s firing, he kept Napier on staff, making him the youngest offensive coordinator in school history (29). Their paths winded away from each other after Swinney fired Napier in …
Read More »Chiefs’ Clyde Edwards-Helaire to miss at least four games amid struggles with PTSD, per report
Getty Images Marquise “Hollywood” Brown won’t be the only notable name missing from the Kansas City Chiefs’ lineup when the reigning Super Bowl champions open the 2024 NFL season on Thursday. Days ahead of their first game, the Chiefs have placed running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire on the non-football illness (NFI) list, as ESPN reported, guaranteeing at least a four-game absence …
Read More »Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle back at practice, avoid any setbacks ahead of Week 1 vs. Jaguars, per HC
Getty Images The Miami Dolphins will be getting their two star wide receivers back on the field this week. After being sidelined due to injuries, head coach Mike McDaniel gave a positive update on Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) and Tyreek Hill (hand), saying they will both practice on Monday and had no setbacks, according to the NFL Network. The Dolphins kick off their …
Read More »VOTE for the Morris/Sussex Football Player of Week 0
After an exciting opening week of the high school football season, it’s time to look back on the top individual performances and vote for the best one. Read about the players that stood out last week and let us know which one should be the Morris/Sussex Football Player of the Week in the poll at the bottom of this page. …
Read More »2024 NFL Brazil game prediction, odds, time, line, spread: Packers vs. Eagles picks by expert on 67-27 run
Two of the top teams in the NFC, the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers, will match up in Brazil on Friday as part of the Week 1 NFL schedule. This is the first NFL in Brazil game ever and the first NFL International Series game this season. Both teams have young and explosive offenses. During the 2023 season, the …
Read More »Leonard Fournette to visit with Colts
The Colts are taking a look at a veteran running back. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Leonard Fournette is taking a free-agent visit with Indianapolis on Monday. Fournette, 29, spent time on the Bills practice squad last season, appearing in a pair of games. He was on the field for 26 snaps and top 12 carries for 40 yards. …
Read More »Rookie QB Caleb Williams named co-captain of the Bears
Caleb Williams has been named co-captain of the Chicago Bears, the latest honor for the Heisman Trophy winner and No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. While the respect Williams has garnered from his teammates is clear, it should be noted that the Bears have A LOT of captains — Williams will be sharing the honor with seven other …
Read More »College football odds, picks, predictions for Week 2, 2024: Proven model backs Oklahoma in best bets
The first top-10 matchup of the 2024 college football season takes place during the Week 2 college football schedule when No. 9 Michigan hosts No. 4 Texas on Saturday afternoon. Michigan is the defending national champion and is coming off a 30-10 win over Fresno State, but Texas is a 6.5-point favorite in the Week 2 college football odds via …
Read More »Eagles’ Jordan Mailata ‘felt like crying’ after earning this honor for the first time in his career
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles downgraded from nine captains to seven this year, with most of the picks being the same. There was one new captain from the previous season, who was caught off guard by the selection. For the first time in his career, Jordan Mailata is a captain. “I felt like crying. Because it really shocked me,” Mailata …
Read More »Rookie QB Caleb Williams named as a captain for the Chicago Bears
Quarterback Caleb Williams is starting off his rookie season strong with the Chicago Bears. After just four months with the team, the 2024 No. 1 overall pick has earned the respect of his Chicago teammates and was voted as one of the Bears captains. The Bears announced the news that Williams was one of eight captains selected on Monday. Along …
Read More »Memphis football tickets vs Troy: Best prices for remaining available seats
Memphis football kicked off its 2024 season with a blowout win over North Alabama, but the challenges will soon get tougher. Next up is Troy, the two-time defending Sun Belt champions. The Trojans (0-1) will visit Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday (11 a.m., ESPNU). Memphis (1-0) is a healthy favorite after Troy lost to Nevada in Week 1. The …
Read More »Ceiling, floor for all 32 NFL teams for upcoming 2024 season
The 2024 NFL season is finally here, as all 32 teams enter this week with dreams of winning a Super Bowl title. Teams that aren’t championship contenders in Week 1 have the opportunity to compete for the Super Bowl. The Houston Texans are the prime example, having a rookie quarterback and rookie head coach take them to the divisional round …
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