[ad_1] The New York Jets have lost five straight games since starting the season 4-3, and they are seeing their odds to make the playoffs quickly dwindle. The Jets (4-8) benched quarterback Zach Wilson for Tim Boyle in hopes it would improve the offense, but Boyle was then replaced by Trevor Siemian on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. Now, the Jets …
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Steve Sarkisian has earned $300,000 in bonuses so far this year
[ad_1] In 2021, Steve Sarkisian signed a six-year, $34.2 million contract to be the head coach of the Texas Longhorns. Just three years into the contract, he has earned every penny. Sarkisian’s first year as the head coach of Texas was disappointing, with a 5-7 record and a shocking home loss to the Kansas Jayhawks. However, the Longhorns bounced back …
Read More »Eagles reportedly signing LB Shaquille Leonard
[ad_1] One day after the San Francisco 49ers carved up Philadelphia’s defense in a 42-19 blowout, the Eagles are getting a big reinforcement, signing free-agent linebacker Shaquille Leonard to a one-year deal, the team announced. Leonard was one of the best linebackers in the league from 2018-2021, earning three First-Team All-Pro nods and three Pro Bowl appearances over that span …
Read More »Texans say Tank Dell had successful surgery today, will miss rest of season
[ad_1] The promising rookie season of Texans wide receiver Tank Dell is officially over. Dell had season-ending surgery today on the ankle he injured yesterday, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said today. The surgery was termed successful, and the Texans expect Dell to be ready to participate in the offseason program. The loss of Dell is a major blow to …
Read More »Jets consider making Zach Wilson starter again but QB ‘hesitant’
[ad_1] As the Jets offense continues to sputter, New York is considering returning Zach Wilson to the starting quarterback job — but Wilson is hesitant to step back into the role, per The Athletic. Wilson, Tim Boyle and now even Trevor Siemian have taken turns under center since Aaron Rodgers went down four plays into his debut with the Jets, …
Read More »Alabama opens as rare underdog against Michigan in College Football Playoff semifinal
[ad_1] Getty Images The mystique of the Alabama Crimson Tide finally shone through in the SEC Championship Game this past weekend. The Tide played their best football of the season to upset the two-time defending National Champion Georgia Bulldogs to win the SEC title, and that victory got Alabama put in this year’s College Football Playoff at the eleventh hour to …
Read More »Eagles’ defensive issues, Dak Prescott’s MVP path
[ad_1] What have we learned thus far in Week 7? FOX Sports’ staff of NFL writers joined forces to deliver insight and analysis from around the league. In this weekly story, we’ll tell you what we noticed, what we heard and what to keep an eye on next. 1. Philadelphia’s once impermeable defense has been exposed The front line of …
Read More »Lions’ Sam LaPorta sets franchise rookie record, earns praise from teammates and Saints’ Tyrann Mathieu
[ad_1] Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta not only had the best game of his NFL career, he also made his mark in the team’s history books. In their 33-28 win over the New Orleans Saints, LaPorta had a career-high 140 receiving yards, which is the new franchise record for most receiving yards by a rookie tight end. LaPorta finished …
Read More »UGA football DE, former in-state recruit enters transfer portal
[ad_1] The first day of the NCAA’s transfer portal is an eventful one for Georgia football. Redshirt freshman defensive end C.J. Madden is among the latest to announce their likely departure from Athens, Georgia. The former four-star prospect out of Ellenwood, Georgia, entered the transfer portal on Monday, marking the sixth Bulldog to enter the portal. Madden came to Athens …
Read More »Shaquille Leonard, Eagles agree to one-year deal; linebacker snubs Cowboys after free agent visit
[ad_1] Getty Images Shaquille Leonard has made his decision. The free-agent linebacker has agreed to a one-year deal to join the Philadelphia Eagles, the team announced Monday. The specific financial terms of Leonard’s deal with the Eagles with not immediately disclosed. This signing comes after Leonard was released by the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 21 after spending the first five …
Read More »LB Shaquille Leonard signs one-year deal with the Eagles
[ad_1] The Philadelphia Eagles may have loss — badly — the game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, but that 42-19 drubbing helped the Eagles win the Shaquille Leonard sweepstakes. On Monday afternoon, Philadelphia announced that it signed the former All-Pro linebacker to a one-year deal. The former Indianapolis Colts standout was deciding between the Eagles and the Dallas …
Read More »Former Florida defensive line coach joins SEC West program
[ad_1] After parting ways with the University of Florida a week ago, former Gators defensive line coach Sean Spencer has found a new home in the SEC, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Spencer is joining the Texas A&M Aggies under new head coach Mike Elko. Elijah Robinson, the Aggies’ old defensive coordinator, is now with the Syracuse Orange. With the …
Read More »Early breakdown of NFL Week 14 odds
[ad_1] Every Sunday night, oddsmakers drop the upcoming week’s NFL betting lines, and if you are wondering if the opening spreads look accurate, we’ve got you covered. Each week, FOX Sports Betting Analysts Geoff Schwartz, Sam Panayotovich and Jason McIntyre will break down the opening numbers in this space and point out if they think the line is too low, …
Read More »How 49ers QB Purdy made NFL history in multiple ways vs. Eagles
[ad_1] How 49ers QB Purdy made NFL history in multiple ways vs. Eagles originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy’s triumphant return to Philadelphia earned the 49ers quarterback a prestigious place in NFL history alongside three of the best players ever to play the sport. Purdy shined on the national stage, throwing four touchdowns and recording a 148.8 …
Read More »Saints QB Derek Carr in concussion protocol for second time this season, being evaluated for rib injury
[ad_1] Getty Images New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr left in the fourth quarter of their 33-28 loss to the Detroit Lions after being hit hard by Bruce Irvin in the backfield. Carr was slow to get up and eventually helped off the field by trainers, who were holding the veteran’s right arm. Jameis Winston replaced Carr under center. Carr, who was officially …
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