Report: Patriots work out multiple kickers, special teams players originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots spent a fourth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft on Maryland kicker Chad Ryland, which drew criticism at the time for the simple fact that a team with so many weaknesses at key positions probably shouldn’t be using a fourth-rounder on …

The importance of USC’s upcoming defensive coordinator hire is self-evident, and yet the stakes are getting higher with each passing moment. Over at Buckeyes Wire, Ohio State is dealing with the possibility that defensive coordinator Jim Knowles could take the open head coaching job at Duke. At Spartans Wire, Michigan State is trying to identify its own defensive coordinator candidates. …

Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson said he’s flying to New York to meet with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday to get more clarity about his latest suspension and the way the league enforces its player safety rules. “For me, I see a lot of the same things happening around the league where guys aren’t going through what I’m going …

The Raiders fired Josh McDaniels on Nov. 1. The same question asked then is being asked now, almost a month later: Who will the Raiders hire to replace him? Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that former Stanford head coach David Shaw is “a name to keep an eye on” in the team’s search. Shaw has not coached …

Ohio State’s late bid to upset No. 2 Michigan on Saturday in Ann Arbor came to a screeching halt when Wolverines defensive back Rod Moore picked off Buckeyes quarterback Kyle McCord on the Michigan 22-yard line with 25 seconds to play to ice away the 30-24 win. In theory, the Buckeyes’ bid for the College Football Playoff was put on …

Matt Eberflus’ explanation of Bears’ screen-heavy attack vs. Vikings worth examining originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Bears struggled against the Minnesota Vikings’ constant blitzing in a sloppy Week 6 loss at Soldier Field. To better combat the onslaught of defenders brought by defensive coordinator Brian Flores, the Bears went to the screen game early, …

Buffs offensive coordinator heading to SnapDragon Follow @JeremyMauss & @MWCwire All but official San Diego State seems to have found its next head coach to replace Brady Hoke who announced he would be retiring. The choice is Colorado offensive coordinator Sean Lewis. ESPN’s Pete Thamel first had the news lf Lewis being the top target. Then the San Diego-Union Tribune …

49ers overreactions: Does Purdy need to prove himself vs. Eagles? originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers travel to Philadelphia this weekend in an attempt to exact revenge on the Eagles. The winner will be crowned king of the football world. OK, as great as it sounds, that is clearly an overreaction. Let’s keep this in perspective. The …

Nov. 28—Brayden Richards couldn’t have dreamed it up if he tried. As the Perry football team prepared for an early-week practice heading into the Division V state championship football game Dec. 2 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Richards took a quick inventory what all he’s been part of while donning the Pirates’ red and white. A …

Insane Hurts and Elliott numbers dominate this week’s Roob’s Eagles Stats originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia We’re going to be heavy on Jake Elliott and Jalen Hurts in this week’s Roob’s Eagles Stats. Because they both turned in historic performances Sunday in the Eagles’ overtime win vs. the Bills and the numbers are mind-blowing We’ll start with Hurts and …

Nov. 28—Penn State placed three players from its top-ranked defense on the All-Big Ten first team and 13 others also received recognition, it was announced Tuesday. Defensive end Chop Robinson made the first team on the coaches and media teams. Defensive end Adisa Isaac received the vote from the media, and linebacker Abdul Carter was on the coaches first team. …

3 former Bears named Hall of Fame semi-finalists originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Three former Bears have a chance to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame next year. The list of 25 semi-finalists was announced on Tuesday, and among them are special teams superstar Devin Hester, and pass rushers Julius Peppers and Jared Allen. This is …

Nov. 28—Hawaii receiver Steven McBride today was named to the All-Mountain West Conference’s second team. McBride, who transferred from Kansas in January, had 63 receptions for 1,024 yards and nine touchdowns during the Rainbow Warriors’ recently completed season. Quarterback Brayden Schager, slotback Pofele Ashlock, safety Peter Manuma, cornerback Cam Stone and kicker Matthew Shipley received honorable mentions. Schager completed 63.24% …

The Texans activated offensive tackle Charlie Heck from the reserve/physically unable to perform list Tuesday, the team announced. Heck is returning from a back injury that had sidelined him all season. In his first three seasons, Heck played 35 games with 17 starts. The Texans released veteran linebacker Cory Littleton from the active roster to make room for the return …

Nov 28, 2023, 11:39 PM ET ST. PAUL, Minn. — Joel Eriksson Ek and Frederick Gaudreau scored in the first period and the Minnesota Wild ended a seven-game slide by beating the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Tuesday. Matt Boldy added an insurance goal late and Filip Gustavsson made 23 saves for his first win in eight starts for Minnesota, …