INDIANAPOLIS — It’s not often a team hands out more than $200 million in contracts during the first week of the NFL’s free agent signing period, only to have its roster look largely the same as the previous season. And, yet, that is exactly what played out this week in Indianapolis, where the Colts went […]
Continue readingThe Cincinnati Bengals moved on from running back Joe Mixon, a seven-year starter who amassed some of the biggest numbers in franchise history — third in total rushing yards (6,412) and second in career rushing touchdowns (49). But the future numbers were more meaningful in this decision — namely, Mixon’s $8.9 million salary cap hit […]
Continue readingOWINGS MILLS, Md. — Only three questions into his introductory news conference with the Baltimore Ravens, Derrick Henry addressed the biggest concern about his future. What was the star running back’s response to those who say his best days are behind him? “Tell them to keep watching,” Henry said Thursday. “People always going to have […]
Continue readingCINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals are making a big move at running back. Longtime starter Joe Mixon was released and will be replaced by former Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday night. Moss and Cincinnati agreed to terms on a two-year deal worth $8 million, including a […]
Continue readingINDIANAPOLIS — In the midst of a contract standoff with his star running back, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard fielded a pointed question near the end of a lengthy news conference last August. If, as Ballard had claimed, running back Jonathan Taylor was such a phenomenal player, why was the team so resistant to […]
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 readingOWINGS MILLS, Md. — Less than two weeks from the start of free agency, the Baltimore Ravens must answer a high-profile question: Who is Lamar Jackson handing the ball off to in 2024? The running back position is among Baltimore’s biggest priorities this offseason. Baltimore’s two most productive running backs, J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards, […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Pat McAfee and Adam Vinatieri are both positive their former team is headed in the right direction under coach Shane Steichen (edited) (0:52) INDIANAPOLIS — The NFL on Friday announced an historic increase in the salary cap, with the figure rising more than $30 million per team to $255.4 million. It’s […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Harry Douglas details why Saquon Barkley should move on from the Giants and team up with C.J. Stroud and the Texans. (0:46) Josh Jacobs, Saquon Barkley and Tony Pollard are all expected to become free agents in what promises to be a star-studded running back market, sources told ESPN on Monday. […]
Continue readingThe Georgia rising senior defensive end believes he was one of the SEC’s best defensive linemen last fall and was disappointed when he didn’t receive any all-conference attention. After recently deciding to return for his senior season, Jones has set lofty goals for 2012. “I was kind of hurt this year I really didn’t make […]
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