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Packers hope to extend QB Jordan Love's contract before camp
The Green Bay Packers are hoping to lock down their franchise quarterback for the foreseeable future, and they want to do so before training camp. Prior to last season, Green Bay gave Jordan Love a one-year, $13.5 million extension with the plan of starting him. Love did just that and managed to impress the front office, completing 64.2 percent of his passes for 4,159 yards, 32 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. But now the Packers are looking to reach a long-term deal with Love. "We're in those conversations right now," Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst told 97.3 The Game, a...
Syndication: Florida Times-Union
A Notre Dame Fighting Irish football helmet is shown during a media press conference Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. Friday the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will take on host South Carolina Gamecocks in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. Players also met with teens and children battling a life-threatening illness, associated with the local wish-granting organization, \"Dreams Come True.\" Jki 122922 Final Gator Bowl Pcs 38
Alabama lands 4-star QB Keelon Russell, former SMU commit
Alabama and new coach Kalen DeBoer persuaded four-star quarterback Keelon Russell to flip his commitment from SMU to the Crimson Tide on Tuesday. Russell, a Texas native, is ranked No. 38 overall in the Class of 2025 and No. 6 among quarterbacks by the 247Sports composite. He marks the first high school quarterback to commit to Alabama since DeBoer was hired to replace retired legend Nick Saban. Russell told ESPN that the Alabama coaching staff presented him with a clear plan for his college path in Tuscaloosa. "They laid out the spot for me on the depth chart -- it's something a quarterback dreams of," Russell told ESPN. "I felt like if I took the role that I could do some amazing things at high levels." Alabama enters 2024 with Jalen Milroe occupying the No. 1 spot on the QB depth chart. The roster also includes rising sophomore Ty Simpson and a pair of redshirt freshmen, Dylan Lonergan and Austin Mack. Alabama lost 2024 quarterback commit Julian Sayin when he flipped to Ohio State over the winter. --Field Level Media
Syndication: The Columbus Dispatch
Oct. 14, 2023; Lafayette, In., USA; Gloves lie on top of the helmet of Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Julian Fleming (4) before Saturday's NCAA Division I football game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium in Lafayette.
Geno Auriemma signs 5-year extension with UConn
Legendary UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma signed a five-year contract extension worth $18.7 million, the program announced Tuesday. Auriemma, 70, previously said he had no intention to retire after the 2023-24 season. His new agreement runs through April 2029. Auriemma's deal carries a base salary of $400,000 and is bolstered by "additional compensation for speaking, consulting and media obligations" worth $2.94 million for the upcoming 2024-25 season. That figure...
Syndication: Journal Sentinel
Green Bay Packers place kicker Ramiz Ahmed (17) kicks off during the first quarter of their game Sunday, November 13, 2022 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Green Bay Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys 31-28 in overtime. Packers13 16
NFL: Tennessee Titans at Pittsburgh Steelers
Nov 2, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cam Heyward watches the game against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb absent from mandatory minicamp
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb missed the start of a mandatory minicamp on Tuesday as he seeks a contract extension. Head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed the absence of Lamb, who also skipped voluntary OTAs last month. Lamb, 25, is due to earn $17.99 million in 2024 under his fifth-year option. That's a bargain-basement price for a player coming off a record-setting All-Pro season in 2023. ...
NFL: Super Bowl LVIII-San Francisco 49ers at Kansas City Chiefs
Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) scores a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Colts S Daniel Scott (Achilles) to miss 2024 season
Indianapolis Colts safety Daniel Scott will miss his second straight season due to injury in 2024. Scott, 25, ruptured an Achilles tendon during a practice last week, coach Shane Steichen confirmed Tuesday A fifth-round pick in 2023, Scott missed his entire rookie season with a torn ACL sustained during OTAs last June. Scott played college football at Cal from 2018-22, recording 137 tackles and seven interceptions. --Field Level Media
Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb absent from mandatory minicamp
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb missed the start of a mandatory minicamp on Tuesday as he seeks a contract extension. Head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed the absence of Lamb, who also skipped voluntary OTAs last month. Lamb, 25, is due to earn $17.99 million in 2024 under his fifth-year option. That's a bargain-basement price for a player coming off a record-setting All-Pro season in 2023. Lamb will be subject to fines for missing minicamp. Those fines would total $16,953 for missing Tuesday, $33,908 for Wednesday and $50,855 if the minicamp extends to a third day, according to The Dallas Morning News. His absence Tuesday came one day after Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson reset the wide receiver market with a reported four-year, $140 million extension. A three-time Pro Bowl selection, Lamb broke Hall of Fame member Michael Irvin's single-season franchise marks with an NFL-high 135 catches and 1,749 yards, adding a career-high 12 touchdown catches in 17 starts. Lamb has racked up 395 catches for 5,145 yards and 32 touchdowns in 66 games (61 starts) since being selected by the Cowboys with the 17th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft. --Field Level Media
NFL: Washington Commanders at New York Jets
Dec 24, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas (82) reacts after a touchdown reception during the second half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
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