All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey and the Miami Dolphins have reached an agreement on a three-year, $72.3 million contract extension, according to a source who spoke to The Associated Press on Friday. The source requested anonymity…
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No. 5 Notre Dame aims to stay sharp as they face Northern Illinois in their home opener
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman got a call from former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel two days after No. 5 Notre Dame won 23-13 against then No. 20 Texas A&M. Freeman expected Tressel to congratulate…
Stanley has become a key playmaker for No. 11 Utah as they prepare for their upcoming game against Baylor
Dijon Stanley quickly became a key player for No. 11 Utah in the backfield. Stanley made three catches in the first half of the Utes’ 49-0 win over Southern Utah. His last two catches were…
Taylor Swift makes an appearance at Arrowhead Stadium to see Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL opener
Pop superstar Taylor Swift returned to Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night to support her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs as they kicked off the NFL season against the Baltimore Ravens. Swift arrived…
The Philadelphia Eagles seem hesitant about their trip to Brazil as they get ready to face the Green Bay Packers in their season opener
Starting their season with a so-called home game almost 4,800 miles away from Lincoln Financial Field doesn’t seem to excite the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles will play against the Green Bay Packers on Friday night…
Matthew Stafford says he’s eager to hear everything from Detroit Lions fans when his Los Angeles Rams come back to Ford Field
Matthew Stafford is ready for Detroit Lions fans to make some noise again. The quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams, who spent 12 seasons with the Lions, was met with boos when he came back…
The Baltimore Ravens have placed RB Rasheen Ali on injured reserve and added LB Josh Ross to the active roster ahead of their season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs
The Baltimore Ravens put running back Rasheen Ali on injured reserve and added linebacker Josh Ross to their active roster just hours before their season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night. The…
The Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants will face off in the opener, both aiming to bounce back from lackluster seasons
It’s easy to see similarities between the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Giants. Both teams made the playoffs in 2022 with first-year coaches—Kevin O’Connell for the Vikings and Brian Daboll for the Giants—and they…
As Stefon Diggs anticipates his debut with the Houston Texans, the star receiver takes pride in being named a team captain
Stefon Diggs usually doesn’t set personal goals at the start of each season; he prefers to focus on what the team needs. However, this season, which is his first with the Houston Texans after being…
As the Arizona Cardinals head to Buffalo Bulls for the season opener, the memory of ‘Hail Murray’ is starting to fade after four years
Kyler Murray has already etched his name into Bills history with his unforgettable last-second touchdown pass to DeAndre Hopkins during their only matchup against Buffalo. As the Cardinals and Bills face off again in Buffalo…
The Caleb Williams era kicks off in Chicago as the Chicago Bears start their season against the Tennessee Titans
Caleb Williams is ready to show what he can do. The quarterback chosen first in the draft will make his eagerly awaited debut when the Chicago Bears play the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. “I’m excited…
Mike Tomlin and the revamped Pittsburgh Steelers offense are experiencing a sense of urgency
Mike Tomlin isn’t looking for reassurance, and as the NFL’s longest-serving head coach, he isn’t offering any either. This attitude extends to his players, his bosses, and everyone else involved. The Pittsburgh Steelers, following a…
Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets offer a significant early challenge for the revamped San Francisco 49ers defense
Coach Kyle Shanahan made several significant changes to the San Francisco defense this offseason, aiming to restore the strong performance the team had in 2021 and 2022. New defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen’s squad will face…
Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets kick off the season by facing the reigning NFC champion San Francisco 49ers
The New York Jets’ Super Bowl dreams last season were dashed after just four plays when star offseason recruit Aaron Rodgers suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon injury. For the San Francisco 49ers, the pain came…
Bo Nix encounters a tough test in his first NFL start as the Denver Broncos begin their season against Mike Macdonald’s Seattle Seahawks
Rookie Bo Nix worked hard during the offseason and training camp to earn the starting quarterback position for the Denver Broncos. His reward? He will start his first game in one of the toughest places…
The Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers seem pleased to be in Brazil after previously voicing worries about the trip
A nine-hour flight to Brazil and some time practicing in the sun in Sao Paulo seem to have eased the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers ahead of their season opener on Friday. Many…
No. 2 pick Jayden Daniels leads the Washington Commanders into a new chapter as they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, guided by Baker Mayfield
Jayden Daniels isn’t making any big claims about his NFL debut. The 2023 Heisman Trophy winner and No. 2 overall pick in this year’s draft will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the road this…
Five days after being shot, 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall observes practice
San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall attended practice as a spectator five days after being shot in the chest during an attempted robbery. Pearsall was struck in the chest and spent one night in…
In his second year, Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales aims to have QB Bryce Young release the ball faster
First-year Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales has been stressing to Bryce Young all offseason that he needs to get rid of the ball quickly or move out of the pocket and extend the play…
The Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers aim to leave their quarterback challenges behind them
Two teams that have had a hard time with the most important position on the field are giving it another try to fix their quarterback issues. For the Atlanta Falcons, Kirk Cousins, who was signed…
The Cleveland Cowboys and Dallas Browns will share the Week 1 spotlight with Tom Brady makes his debut as a TV analyst
On Sunday, three prominent quarterbacks will be in the spotlight for the season opener between the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns, but only two will actually be playing. As Dak Prescott and Deshaun Watson take…
Hopeful New Orleans Saints and the rebuilding Carolina Panthers are preparing to showcase their new offensive strategies in their NFC South matchup
A sparkling, newly updated Superdome will be the setting for the first week of the NFL season, featuring two teams with fresh offensive strategies. The New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers, who are rebuilding,…
Dak Prescott is embracing what looks to be a pivotal season for the Dallas Cowboys
Right now, quarterback Dak Prescott and coach Mike McCarthy don’t have contracts with the Dallas Cowboys beyond this season. This also applies to six-time All-Pro right guard Zack Martin, second receiver Brandin Cooks, and longtime…
The NFL season opener between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs was delayed by 20 minutes due to a storm passing through Kansas City
The NFL season opener between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs was delayed by 20 minutes on Thursday night after a brief but heavy storm moved over Arrowhead Stadium, bringing intense rain and lightning.…
Tua Tagovailoa and Trevor Lawrence will face off again in a rematch of their national championship game when the Miami Dolphins take on the Jacksonville Jaguars
Tua Tagovailoa remembers a few things about playing against Trevor Lawrence and Clemson in the national championship game after the 2018 season. Most of his memories from that day are pretty negative. “We lost,” Tagovailoa…
Harbaugh’s journey to the Los Angeles Chargers and Pierce’s path to securing the Raiders’ position started with last year’s blowout game in Las Vegas Raiders
Jim Harbaugh’s return to the NFL and his appointment as the Los Angeles Chargers’ head coach started on December 14 of last year. That night, the Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Chargers 63-21, which led…
Davante Adams’ continual rejections do not put an end to the speculation about his future with the Las Vegas Raiders
Davante Adams used his weekly news conference on Wednesday to stress that he is not looking to leave Las Vegas. The question remains: why does this keep coming up? Adams had made similar statements when…
New England Patriots kick off life after Bill Belichick by facing Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals
Quarterback Joe Burrow is mostly healthy to start this season, which is the first time since his rookie year in 2020 that he’s been in this good shape at the start of a season. This…
Kansas City Chiefs edge out Baltimore Ravens 27-20 as review overturns touchdown on last play of NFL season opener
Patrick Mahomes thought the game might go to overtime, and so did Lamar Jackson, who had found Isaiah Likely in the back of the end zone with no time left, seeming to score a touchdown…
Lamar Jackson fights hard to lead the Baltimore Ravens, but they lose 27-20 to the Kansas City Chiefs, marking their fifth defeat in six encounters
Lamar Jackson made it clear that the Baltimore Ravens weren’t out for revenge after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC title game seven months ago, which kept him from his first Super…
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin will be on the field for the season opener against the Arizona Cardinals
Although it was challenging for Damar Hamlin to face his many fears last year while working to return to football after a near-death experience, the Buffalo Bills safety wouldn’t change anything now. Hamlin believes that…
Patrick Surtain II of the Denver Broncos has signed a new contract valued at $24 million annually
Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II had a significant day, becoming the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history and earning his first captain title as a professional on Wednesday. “Signed, sealed, delivered,” Surtain said with…
The Washington Commanders have extended Sam Cosmi’s contract, focusing on providing the best protection for Jayden Daniels
Keeping rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels safe is a top priority for the Washington Commanders, especially starting this weekend during his NFL debut at Tampa Bay and throughout the season. To achieve this, they’ve focused on…
Patrick Queen aims to become ‘The Guy.’ He will have the opportunity to prove himself as the inside linebacker in Pittsburgh Steelers
Patrick Queen knows well about the labels people give him. These labels show up whenever the Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker searches his name on social media. There are many labels—Queen thinks there are at least…
The Dallas Cowboys have managed to handle injuries at cornerback before, and now they face the challenge of doing it once more
Caelen Carson is set to step up for the Dallas Cowboys in the third straight season where they have to replace an injured cornerback. If you don’t know his name yet, you might hear more…
Olympic 400m champion Rai Benjamin stops by to see the Giants before their practice for the Minnesota Vikings
A week after the New York Giants brought back the No. 1 jersey for impressive rookie receiver Malik Nabers, they did it again on Wednesday. This time, they gave the No. 1 jersey to Rai…
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is focused on the future and firmly believes he remains one of the top passers in the NFL
Deshaun Watson is ready for a big comeback and needs to stay focused on the future. “It’s a new year. It’s a new season,” Watson said on Wednesday. “No matter if you won MVP or…
Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit is excited about the opportunity to take on a new role with a new NFL team, Jacksonville Jaguars
Louis Rees-Zammit always imagined himself as an NFL receiver. Last week, the Welsh rugby star switched teams from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Jacksonville Jaguars and also changed his position. He spent five months…
Caleb Williams draws on his own debut experience as he prepares for the upcoming rookie introduction with the Chicago Bears
Caleb Williams knows he needs to learn quickly. To help with this, the highly-touted rookie will rely on his past experiences. The Chicago Bears are set to play the Tennessee Titans in their first game…
Mike Macdonald is receiving accolades as Seattle Seahawks’ new coach, but his real challenge begins this week against Denver Broncos
Mike Morris only had the chance to play one game during his rookie season because of an injury, so he didn’t have much time to make an impact on his teammates. When news came out…
With his new contract secured, Tua Tagovailoa is stepping up as a more outspoken leader for the Miami Dolphins
Mike McDaniel has already noticed progress in Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa as they enter their third year together. McDaniel is particularly impressed by how Tagovailoa has become more comfortable taking on a leadership role. “There’s…
It’s only appropriate that Brian Callahan begins his NFL coaching career with the Tennessee Titans in Chicago
The NFL is good at setting up interesting matchups, especially for the start of the season. Brian Callahan will begin his role as the new head coach of the Tennessee Titans this Sunday, facing off…
NFL teams typically do not turn to former players to take on leadership roles within their organizations
Sixteen years ago, Antonio Pierce was nearing the end of his NFL playing career when he had the opportunity to intern for Howard Stern’s highly popular and often controversial radio show. Pierce enjoyed the experience…
A 108-foot-high mural in Sao Paulo features Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts and Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love
In Sao Paulo, Brazil, quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Jordan Love are hard to miss. Their faces are prominently displayed on a 108-foot-high mural on the side of a downtown building. They will go head-to-head on…
The Indianapolis Colts start a new season aiming to end the NFL’s longest streak of opening-game losses
Indianapolis long snapper Luke Rhodes is quietly preparing for practice at his locker. As one of the five players with the most years on the Colts, Rhodes knows he’s going to be asked about the…
Sao Paulo strengthens security measures for Brazil’s first-ever NFL game in response to players’ concerns about crime
The Sao Paulo state government announced that it will deploy hundreds of police officers and provide escorts for team buses for Friday’s NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers. This action…
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is eager to kick off the new season
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is ready for the regular season, especially after a busy training camp. Herbert had to adapt to a new offense, deal with a two-week foot injury, and even got stuck in…
The Los Angeles Rams are assured about the strength of their offensive line’s interior, even after the recent position changes involving Jackson and Avila
The Los Angeles Rams prepared during the offseason with the plan of having Jonah Jackson play as the left guard and Steve Avila as the center. However, they switched these positions late before Sunday’s season…
Josh Allen and Terrel Bernard are the sole captains for the Buffalo Bills
The Bills will have just two captains this season: quarterback Josh Allen and middle linebacker Terrel Bernard. “Our captains this year leading our football team will be Josh Allen and Terrel Bernard. Additionally, there will…
Rasheen Ali is uncertain to play, and Adisa Isaac will not be available for the Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens have released their initial injury updates for the 2024 season. Running back Rasheen Ali is listed as doubtful for the game against the Chiefs in Kansas City on Thursday night. Edge rusher Adisa…