College QB Austin Reed got transfer portal offers comparable to late-round NFL draft picks

The NFL saw fewer college players turn pro when they still had NCAA eligibility remaining this year than in past years, and the reason appears to be that college players can now earn significant money through their name, image and likeness rights. Western Kentucky quarterback Austin Reed provided one example of how the NIL money [more]

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Todd Monken interviewed for Ravens offensive coordinator

A return to the Bucs isn’t the only possible path back to the NFL for Todd Monken. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Monken interviewed for the Ravens’ offensive coordinator vacancy this week. Monken is also slated to interview with the Buccaneers next week. Monken was the Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator from 2016-2018 and then [more]

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Ron Rivera voices support for Steve Wilks getting another head-coaching opportunity

On Thursday, the Panthers opted not to allow interim coach Steve Wilks to continue to build on his ability to go .500 over 12 games, after the early-season firing of Matt Rhule. Instead, owner David Tepper gave the job to Frank Reich. The lawyer representing Wilks in his lawsuit against the NFL and the Cardinals [more]

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Former NFL defensive lineman Chris Baker recovers from stroke

Former NFL defensive lineman Chris Baker, who spent eight seasons in the NFL, is recovering from a serious stroke suffered. Via TMZ.com, Baker posted video on Friday that showed him walking through the hospital where he is receiving treatment. Baker disclosed the health situation earlier this week on social media: “Tell your loved ones you love [more]

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Kickoff temperatures will be 50s in Philadelphia, 20s in Kansas City on Sunday

Philadelphia will be uncharacteristically warm at kickoff of the NFC Championship Game on Sunday afternoon, while Kansas City will experience a typically cold January evening for the AFC Championship Game. The forecast for Sunday in Philadelphia calls for temperatures around 53 degrees at the 3 p.m. Eastern Time kickoff of the 49ers-Eagles game. Temperatures will [more]

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Joe Burrow not surprised to be back in AFC Championship Game: “Winning is expected”

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was asked on Friday whether he finds it surreal that he’s already playing in his second AFC Championship Game in just his third NFL season. He said that to him, it feels normal. “I wouldn’t say it’s surreal. I would say winning is expected,” Burrow said, via WLWT. Burrow acknowledged that [more]

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Tua Tagovailoa’s parents: No doubt that Tua comes back and plays next season

In October, Tua Tagovailoa said he didn’t know if his parents were on board with him playing football after suffering a serious concussion. Tagovailoa has suffered another concussion since then, but his parents both said this week that they’re confident he will play in 2023. Asked by KHON if there’s any doubt that Tua will [more]

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