INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts have locked in another key piece of their core. In a continuation of moves made this spring, the Colts have signed star defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to an extension Monday. Sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that it’s a two-year deal for $46 million and runs through the 2026 season. The […]
Continue readingCHARLOTTE, N. C. — New Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan has done his best to avoid comparisons with his predecessor. That he and Scott Fitterer remain great friends is one reason. That he was a part of the decisions as Fitterer’s right-hand man that led to a change is another. But the comparisons will […]
Continue readingThe Carolina Panthers and defensive tackle Derrick Brown have agreed to a four-year contract extension, the team announced Friday, with a source telling ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the $96 million deal includes $63.165 million guaranteed. The $24 million per year average on Brown’s extension is the fourth highest in the NFL for a defensive tackle. […]
Continue readingCHARLOTTE, N. C. — New Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales didn’t hesitate to take the empty chair next to Andy Reid last week for the annual picture of head coaches at the NFL owners’ meeting. “Like, he’s my favorite,” Canales said of the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, winner of the past two […]
Continue readingWelcome to the second edition of the 2024 NFL Power Rankings. The free agent frenzy has slowed down — these players remain unsigned — and teams are looking ahead to April’s NFL draft. So, we’re doing a reset on expectations for the 2024 season with a new poll. How has the addition of quarterback Kirk […]
Continue readingThe move was expected after negotiations for a long-term deal, including a meeting with his agent last week at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, stalled. “We love Brian,” new general manager Dan Morgan said at the combine. “Brian’s a Panther, somebody that I know and that I’m close to.” Burns is the first player […]
Continue readingCLEVELAND — Taylor Swift’s boyfriend has taken shaking it off to another level. Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end who began dating the pop music superstar during this past season, will be honored Tuesday night with a bobblehead giveaway when the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Boston Celtics. The collectible is a tiny version […]
Continue readingIt’s a simple premise and yet a near-impossible challenge. The story of the past decade of college football is littered with superstars — from Lamar Jackson‘s mystifying talent to Baker Mayfield planting the Oklahoma flag at Ohio State to Tua Tagovailoa rescuing Alabama from the brink of defeat to a former walk-on in Stetson Bennett […]
Continue readingHis preparation for Bryce Young‘s second NFL season, after a historically bad rookie campaign for a quarterback drafted No. 1, sounded simple compared to that. “No big plan to fix him,” said Canales, who last month was given a six-year deal to become the Panthers’ third head coach in three years. “For me, it’s about […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Adam Schefter discusses why Bryce Young‘s development is crucial to Dave Canales’ new role as the Panthers’ coach. (1:13) The Carolina Panthers were looking for an offensive-minded coach to help turn quarterback Bryce Young‘s career around and believe they found the solution in Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales. The […]
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