David 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 […]

Preston 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 […]

Chiefs 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 […]

Josh 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 […]

Chiefs 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 […]

Deshaun 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 […]

Matt 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 […]

Titans 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 […]

2024 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 […]

Rome 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 […]

Saints 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 […]

Malik 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 […]

Josh 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 […]

Brandon 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 […]

Jonathon 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 […]

Joe 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 […]

Early 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 […]

Will 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 […]

Charles 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 […]

Theo 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 […]

Brian 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 […]

Is 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 […]

Cameron 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 […]

Joe 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 […]

Lions 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 […]

Baltimore 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 […]

CFP 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 […]

Sherrone Moore vs. Kalen DeBoer - Will Michigan Or Alabama Win More Games In 2024 College Football?

Two heavyweight coaches left the college football world this offseason, leaving a significant hole in two of the premier programs in the nation. Nick Saban decided to hang it up and retire, while Jim Harbaugh took the Los Angeles Chargers' head-coaching job to return to the NFL. Needless to say, Michigan and Alabama are in […]

Ranking The Best NFL Duos Of The 21st Century - Where Do Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce Stand?

The quarterback position gets most of the spotlight and credit for team success in the NFL -- rightfully so. However, game-changing wide receivers and tight ends certainly make things easier for even high-end signal-callers, so that should not get lost in the grand scheme of things. Every Batman needs his Robin. Patrick Mahomes and Travis […]

Eagles Sign Julian Okwara

The Philadelphia Eagles announced the signing of outside linebacker Julian Okwara on Wednesday. The Notre Dame product was a third-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft via the Detroit Lions. He spent four seasons with Detroit, totaling 54 tackles and nine sacks in 38 games. Injuries affected his career early on, and he was most […]