USATSI The greatest head coach in NFL history hit the market this offseason, and surprisingly found no buyers. Bill Belichick may now be 72 years old, but six Super Bowl rings speak volumes. The Atlanta Falcons did interview Belichick, but ultimately offered Raheem Morris to be their new lead man. Now, for the first time since 1999, we won’t see …
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Blue Jackets sign Cole Sillinger to two-year, $4.5M contract
Aug 21, 2024, 11:43 AM ET The Columbus Blue Jackets signed restricted free agent forward Cole Sillinger to a two-year, $4.5 million contract Wednesday. Sillinger, 21, played in 77 games with Columbus last season, tallying a career-high 32 points (13 goals, 19 assists). “Cole Sillinger is a very smart, two-way center who competes extremely hard at both ends of the …
Read More »Chiefs’ Travis Kelce to make film debut in action-comedy movie ‘Loose Cannons’
Getty Images Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce has landed his first movie role. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Kelce is set to star in “Loose Cannons,” an action-comedy film produced by “John Wick” director Chad Stahelski among others. The plot of the film features two cops being forced to become partners after their precincts merge as a result of …
Read More »2024 NFL Over/Under win total odds, predictions, picks for all 32 teams
The NFL season is finally upon us, which means it’s time to bet on some football! One of the most popular offseason football betting markets involves Over/Under win totals. Fortunately for you bettors out there, our FOX Sports gambling crew analyzed the numbers and made picks for every team in the league. So if you are looking to get some …
Read More »Fantasy Football: Most valuable backup RBs in 2024
The traditional backup running back appears to be an endangered species in today’s NFL. As teams are placing a smaller and smaller importance on the value of running backs, we are seeing more committees and timeshares than ever before. This means that it is all the more important for fantasy football managers to identify the few remaining true backup RBs …
Read More »Bills’ Josh Allen explains why he has ‘no problem’ being underpaid as QB salaries continue to skyrocket
USATSI No one likes being underpaid relative to their peers, and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is surely no exception. But while that may be true, Allen is focused on other things with the start of the NFL regular season just around the corner. Allen — who is currently the 13th highest-paid quarterback in terms of annual salary — smiled when …
Read More »Eagles release veteran tight end C.J. Uzomah ahead of roster cutdown day
Getty Images The Philadelphia Eagles parted ways with a notable name Wednesday, as they released veteran tight end C.J. Uzomah in a corresponding move after signing offensive lineman Jason Poe. Uzomah signed a one-year deal with Philly earlier this offseason, but now will look for a new NFL home. Uzomah didn’t exactly shine in training camp or the preseason. Over …
Read More »Brian Flores responds to Tua Tagovailoa’s criticism; former Dolphins coach looking to grow from situation
It’s safe to say that Tua Tagovailoa and Brian Flores didn’t have the best relationship when the quarterback played for the former Miami Dolphins head coach. During a recent appearance on “The Dan LeBetard Show with Stugotz,” Tagovailoa gave a scathing review of what life was like playing for Flores — who he described as a “terrible person” — and how …
Read More »Fantasy Football: Potential league-winning picks in the middle rounds of 2024 drafts
Although the early rounds get all the attention, the middle rounds are where fantasy football leagues are often won and lost. For example, in 2023 Mike Evans, Evan Engram, Brandon Aiyuk and Raheem Mostert had terrific seasons that started as middle-round draft selections. When looking for the best middle-round options, I typically target players from these groups: Running backs who …
Read More »Matt Judon trade: Bears GM opens up about failed attempt to acquire star pass rusher from Patriots
The Atlanta Falcons quenched their thirst for pass rush help along the edge of their defense by trading for four-time Pro Bowler Matt Judon, but they almost didn’t get him. Atlanta had a clear need ranking 25th in the NFL in quarterback pressure rate (32.7%) and tied for 21st in sacks (42.0) in 2023, but another NFC team also swiped …
Read More »Top NFL football knockout, survivor pool picks, strategy, advice for Week 1, 2024: Avoid this home favorite
The opening week is the only one where you’ll have all 32 teams at your disposal for NFL survivor picks. Should you back a team like the Bengals with your Week 1 NFL knockout picks, given they’re 9-point favorites over New England? Should you pick a team like the Steelers, who boast a 15-2-1 all-time record versus Week 1 opponent …
Read More »Steelers 53-man roster projection: Is Russell Wilson the starting QB? Who rounds out the WR group?
Mike Tomlin has some big decisions to make in coming weeks. As the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, Tomlin has to whittle his roster down to 53 players before the official start of the regular season. Like the rest of his peers, Tomlin has to make some close calls regarding players, positions, starting spots, etc. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, …
Read More »Empty Cowboys training camp hotel room catches fire, no injuries reported
A fire was reported Tuesday in an empty guest room at the hotel in California where the Dallas Cowboys stay for training camp but there were no injuries, according to the team. The fire was contained to one room, according to the team, and practice activities weren’t disrupted. The Cowboys have two more workouts before breaking camp Thursday. Dallas has …
Read More »2024 NFL DFS picks: Week 3 Thursday preseason fantasy football lineup advice for DraftKings, FanDuel
The final week of the 2024 NFL preseason begins with the Colts vs. Bengals and Bears vs. Chiefs on the Thursday Week 3 NFL preseason schedule. Bengals vs. Colts kicks off at 8 p.m. ET, while Chiefs vs. Bears follows at 8:20 p.m. ET. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said Caleb Williams, along with the “majority” of Bears starters, won’t …
Read More »Make NFL football office pool picks at CBS Sports and compete for guaranteed prizes during the 2024 season
The Week 1 NFL schedule begins soon, so football fans are starting to make 2024 NFL office pool picks. Whether the format is straight-up, against the spread or confidence, NFL office pools are an exciting way to compete with other fans and showcase your NFL knowledge. There are plenty of difficult decisions to make in Week 1, with games like …
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