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Caleb Williams Would Be "Excited" If Bears Draft Him
In an interview with ESPN, top 2024 NFL Draft quarterback prospect Caleb Williams said he'd be "excited" if the Chicago Bears drafted him in April. For months, there have been rumors that Williams would like to avoid being taken by Chicago, but he has never suggested it himself. "If I get drafted by the Bears, […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoTyler Higbee Has Unclear Timeline For Return
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the team's wild-card loss to the Detroit Lions on Jan. 14, and he has undergone surgery to repair it. However, Rams general manager Les Snead said the veteran's timeline to return is "still unclear." The 31-year-old caught 47 passes for 495 yards […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoKevin Dotson Expected To Hit Free-Agent Market
Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead said the organization has had discussions with offensive lineman Kevin Dotson about a potential contract extension, but he anticipates him to hit the free-agent market. After three seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Dotson, along with a 2024 fifth- and 2025 sixth-round pick, was traded to the Rams for […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoDavid Merritt Interviewing For 49ers Defensive Coordinator Job
Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach David Merritt is interviewing for the San Francisco 49ers' defensive coordinator position, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Merritt has been an NFL assistant on the defensive side of the ball since 2001, and he helped guide the Chiefs to the No. 4 overall passing defense in 2023. He […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoPreston Smith Agrees To Restructure Contract With Packers
Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Preston Smith agreed to a restructured contract with the organization on Wednesday that will create $2.4 million in cap space in 2024. ESPN's Field Yates reports that Smith's compensation this year will be now $10 million. His new deal allows him the chance to earn an additional $4 million in […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoChiefs Release Marquez Valdes-Scantling
The Kansas City Chiefs are releasing wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling ahead of free agency in a cap-saving move. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the team saves $12 million on the cap. The veteran speedster spent two seasons with the Chiefs, totaling 63 receptions for 1,002 receiving yards and three touchdowns in 33 games. He […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoJosh McCown Named Vikings Quarterbacks Coach
The Minnesota Vikings announced former NFL quarterback Josh McCown as the team's quarterbacks coach. McCown spent 18 seasons in the NFL as a player, totaling 17,731 passing yards, 98 passing touchdowns, and 82 interceptions. The 2023 season was his first year as an NFL coach, serving as Bryce Young's quarterbacks coach in Carolina. The Vikings […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoChiefs Plan To Franchise-Tag L'Jarius Sneed
The Kansas City Chiefs are planning to use the franchise tag on standout cornerback L'Jarius Sneed ahead of 2024 free agency. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the team is prepared to trade Sneed if the two sides fail to agree to a long-term extension. Selected by the Chiefs in the fourth round of the […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoDeshaun Watson To Begin Throwing In March
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) is set to begin throwing again in March, according to general manager Andrew Berry. The 28-year-old was placed on season-ending injured reserve following the Week 10 game against the Baltimore Ravens and underwent surgery on his throwing shoulder. Despite Watson's struggles in 12 games over two years with the […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoMatt Eberflus Lauds Roschon Johnson's Development
On the podium at the 2024 NFL Combine, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said he "loves where Roschon Johnson is in his development." This was in response to a question about Johnson's potential prospects of being the team's lead back in 2024. The former Texas Longhorn rushed 81 times for 352 yards and two […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoTitans To Target Wide Receiver Over Offensive Tackle With No. 7 Pick?
In a media availability at the 2024 NFL combine, Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan was asked about the Cincinnati Bengals' decision to draft wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase instead of offensive tackle Penei Sewell with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. Callahan was the team's offensive coordinator at that time, and […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months ago2024 College Football Playoff Favorites Following Announcement Of 5+7 Model: Top Seven Contenders
Last week, the College Football Playoff committee announced the official format for the first-ever 12-team bracket. The five highest-ranked conference winners will get an automatic bid, and the next seven highest-ranked teams will receive an "at-large" invite. This is being referred to as the 5+7 model. With 12 teams set to battle beginning in late […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoRome Odunze Will Participate In NFL Combine
University of Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze is expected to take part in on-field work at the 2024 NFL Combine this week. Wideouts will take the field on Saturday, March 2. This news comes after reports that Marvin Harrison Jr. and Malik Nabers will not participate in on-field drills. Odunze is the consensus No. 3 […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoSaints Hire Dave Ziegler To Front Office In Short-Term Role
The New Orleans Saints are bringing in former Las Vegas Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler as an advisor for the 2024 NFL draft. Ziegler worked in the New England Patriots player-personnel department from 2013 to 2021 before earning the Raiders' GM job in 2022. He and head coach Josh McDaniels were fired after fewer than […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoMalik Nabers Won't Test At NFL Combine
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers will not participate in on-field drills at the 2024 NFL Combine in Indianapolis, though he will be in attendance for interviews. He will wait until LSU's Pro Day on March 27 to demonstrate his athleticism for NFL scouts. The 20-year-old is the consensus No. 1 or No. 2 wide receiver […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoJosh Jacobs Unlikely To Be Franchise-Tagged
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs is unlikely to be franchise-tagged this offseason, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The organization will attempt to re-sign the 2022 NFL leading rusher, but there's a chance he will hit the open market. The Raiders placed the franchise tag on Jacobs last March and ultimately offered him a […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoBrandon Staley Interviews For 49ers Defensive Coordinator Role
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan interviewed Brandon Staley for the team's vacant defensive coordinator position. Staley was relieved of his duties as the Los Angeles Chargers head coach after posting a 24-24 record in three seasons with zero playoff victories. Meanwhile, the 49ers fired former defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after an up-and-down run in the […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoJonathon Brooks Expected To Be Cleared For Training Camp
University of Texas running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) suffered a torn ACL on November 11 in a win over Texas Christian University. Brooks rushed for 1,139 yards and ten touchdowns and caught 22 passes for 212 yards and one score in his lone season as a starter before suffering the knee injury 11 games into […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoJoe Burrow Latest Injury Update - Will the Bengals' QB be Ready for 2024?
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been one of the stars of the NFL since he broke out in 2021, but he's had plenty of injury issues in his short career. The 2019 Heisman Trophy winner suffered a major injury that cost him seven games in 2024. Needless to say, Burrow's presence in the Cincinnati […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoEarly Best Ball Sleepers For 2024 Fantasy Football - Wide Receiver Draft Targets
The 2o23 NFL season and Super Bowl LVIII are in the past, but fantasy football never ends. Early best ball drafts began quickly after last season concluded, and they will take place all the way up to September when the 2024 campaign begins. The sleeper suggestions in this article can also be viewed as trade […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoWill J.J. McCarthy be a First-Round Pick? 2024 NFL Draft Outlook
University of Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy is a polarizing prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft class. The 21-year-old wasn't featured in a high-flying offense, mostly because Michigan dominated opponents in the running game and on defense. However, many analysts and scouts believe he has the tools to succeed at the next level, so he's been […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoCharles Omenihu Undergoes Successful Knee Surgery
Kansas City Chiefs edge rusher Charles Omenihu (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the AFC Championship Game victory over the Baltimore Ravens. The 26-year-old confirmed he had successful surgery to repair the injury on Tuesday. He's likely to miss most, if not all of the team's preseason activities. He could even begin the 2024 season […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoTheo Jackson Re-Signs With Vikings
Minnesota Vikings safety Theo Jackson is re-signing with the team ahead of the 2024 season. Originally a sixth-round pick out of the University of Tennessee in 2022, Jackson was released during final roster cuts by the Tennessee Titans. Minnesota signed him afterward, and he has been a key special teams contributor and rotational defensive back […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoBrian Allen Informed Of Release By Rams
The Los Angeles Rams have informed center Brian Allen that he is being released. Allen was selected by the franchise with a fourth-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft and has played in 50 games with 32 starts. He played in just five games in 2023 with zero starts. The 28-year-old is unlikely to draw […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoIs Tank Dell Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell had an incredible rookie season, but it was unfortunately cut short due to a major lower-body injury. The Houston alum became one of C.J. Stroud's top targets in a surprisingly potent offense, and he'll have plenty of fantasy football intrigue moving forward. However, the 24-year-old's offseason recovery timeline will […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoCameron Heyward Undergoes Offseason Surgery
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward (undisclosed) recently posted a picture of himself in a hospital bed with the caption, "Surgery done finally! Ready to get back to feeling good!" It's unclear what procedure the 2023 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year underwent, but he missed six games while on Injured Reserve with a […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoJoe Philbin Joining Raiders Staff
Former Miami Dolphins and interim Green Bay Packers head coach Joe Philbin is joining the Las Vegas Raiders coaching staff as a senior offensive assistant. Philbin went 24-28 as Miami's head coach in three-plus seasons after working mostly under Mike McCarthy in Green Bay. The 62-year-old spent 2023 as an offensive analyst with the Ohio […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoLions Releasing Tracy Walker III
The Detroit Lions are releasing veteran safety Tracy Walker III ahead of 2024 free agency. The third-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft spent six seasons with the organization and racked up 398 tackles, three interceptions, and four sacks in 79 games. The emergence of Kerby Joseph and Ifeatu Melifonwu has made Walker expendable, and […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoBaltimore County Police Suspends Investigation Of Zay Flowers
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers was reportedly being investigated by Baltimore County Police for his alleged involvement in a domestic violence incident. However, the investigation has been suspended, and he will not face charges. It's unclear what the alleged incident was, but his availability for the organization is now unlikely to be affected. The […]
Jackson Sparks 9 months agoCFP Approves New College Football Playoff Format Ahead Of First Year Of 12-Team System
College football fans are eager for the new-look College Football Playoff set to debut after the 2024 regular season. The bracket is expanding from four programs to 12 teams, meaning many more high-stakes and exciting matchups. However, the initial announcement featured each Power Five conference winner qualifying for a spot in the CFP. Following the […]
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