[ad_1] Seahawks tight end Pharaoh Brown injured his foot Thursday in a joint practice against the Titans. His injury and that of tight end Jack Westover (hamstring) prompted the team to sign free agent tight ends Michael Ezeike and Devon Garrison on Monday. Brown said on social media Monday that he is in Austin, Texas, seeking a second opinion on …

[ad_1] The time for negotiating NIL deals, at least in Stillwater, is over. Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy revealed last week that he’s told his players that they need to stop “asking for more money” and focus on the season. “I told the players there’s no negotiating now,” Gundy said, via The Associated Press. “Portal’s over. All negotiation’s history. Now …

[ad_1] How ‘baller’ Caleb Williams made strong opening statement to Bears during preseason, camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams arrived at Halas Hall a different breed of quarterback than the Bears’ franchise has seen before. Combine the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner’s elite arm talent, pocket instincts, and playmaking ability with unique wiring, and …

[ad_1] . Texas A&M’s 2025 recruiting class is already impressive. Head coach Mike Elko and his staff have more than proven their recruiting chops after some questioned whether Elko could match former head coach Jimbo Fisher’s prowess on the recruiting trail. Already landing 20 commitments, including 5-star quarterback Husan Longstreet, several high-ranking prospects remain in the program’s grasp. One of …

[ad_1] EAGAN, Minn. — The 2024 Minnesota Vikings season may be temporarily marred by the recent injury to first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy. The one saving grace, besides the offense’s splashy playmakers, a seemingly rejuvenated Sam Darnold and happy-go-lucky optimism of Kevin O’Connell’s leadership?  The Brian Flores defense. There is Flores’ reputation, of course, as a scheming whiz brought up …

[ad_1] Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) practiced Monday for the first time since July 31. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) For Jim Harbaugh, the return of star quarterback Justin Herbert to practice for the first time since July 31 after injuring the plantar fascia in his right foot was a moment so uplifting it should have come with the …

[ad_1] USC quarterback Miller Moss makes his way to the practice field on Aug. 5. Moss was officially named Trojans starting quarterback on Monday. (Michael Owen Baker / For The Times) He’d finally waited long enough. After three seasons biding his time as a backup and a lifetime spent dreaming of being USC’s No. 1 quarterback, Miller Moss was officially …

[ad_1] Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert practiced on Monday for the first time since July 31. Herbert was in a walking boot for two weeks because of an injury to the plantar fascia in his right foot. The fifth-year quarterback did not do any work in full-team situations, but got plenty of snaps during 7-on-7 drills. Coach Jim Harbaugh …

[ad_1] NFL: New Orleans Saints at Arizona Cardinals Arizona Cardinals Cardinals continue to run RB2 by committee James Conner has gotten both preseason games off and the Cardinals have replaced him with a committee in both outings. Pro Football Focus’s Nathan Jahnke has tracked all of the preseason snaps we care about and charted Trey Benson with a 47 percent …

[ad_1] Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterAug 19, 2024, 08:18 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The Columbus Blue Jackets traded Patrik Laine and a 2026 second-round pick to the Montreal Canadiens on Monday in exchange for defenseman Jordan Harris. No salary was retained by the Blue Jackets in the transaction as Montreal took on all …

[ad_1] TAMPA ― Kameron Johnson didn’t trust his ears when he heard the play call that had crackled through the coach’s headphones and was being relayed in the huddle. Barton College, an NCAA Division II school in Wilson, North Carolina, hadn’t had a football program since 1950, when it was known as Atlantic Christian College. But on the first play …

[ad_1] Cowing credits Taylor, Shanahan for his early 49ers success originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Being a rookie receiver for the 49ers can be a daunting task, but Jacob Cowing has taken advantage of the knowledge and experience from his teammates and coaches during his transition to the NFL. San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan demands …

[ad_1] Recruiting Chances are you haven’t heard of running back recruit Jayden Terry. He’s currently the 14th-ranked 2026 recruit in Michigan per 247Sports. He’s only a three-star recruit, but he clearly has interest in Notre Dame. The interest is so great that he’ll be visiting campus for the Irish’s home opener against Northern Illinois: What’s interesting about visiting during this …

[ad_1] As the NFL season approaches with the preseason schedule underway, Kirk Cousins celebrated his 36th birthday on August 19th.  Cousins has been the face of two franchises in his career, owning several records for both the Commanders and Vikings. In 2024, he will be the face of the Falcons, looking to lead them to their first NFC South title …

[ad_1] EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings welcomed a new face to the practice field at TCO Performance Center on Monday, and it’s possible he’ll end up changing the entire defense. Just not yet. Signed to a one-year contract Sunday, Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore was on hand for his first action in purple, and did manage to work his …