Category: Football

Stefon Diggs Signs With Washington Commanders, Giving Jayden Daniels Another Elite Target

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The Washington Commanders have made another significant addition to their offense, agreeing to terms with veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Diggs joins a Commanders team with rising expectations after quarterback Jayden Daniels’ impressive rookie campaign. The four-time Pro Bowler brings elite route-running ability, reliable hands, and big-play potential to a receiving corps already featuring Terry McLaurin. The move gives Washington one of the NFL’s more intriguing wide receiver duos and provides Daniels with another experienced target as the franchise looks to build on last…

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Former Prairie View A&M Standout Quinton Bell Signs One-Year Deal With San Francisco 49ers

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The San Francisco 49ers are adding HBCU talent to their roster, signing former Prairie View A&M standout Quinton Bell to a one-year contract, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Bell participated in a workout with the team on Tuesday before earning the deal.  Bell, who was selected by the then-Oakland Raiders in the seventh round (No. 230 overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft, has carved out a professional career through stops with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, and most recently the Miami Dolphins. During the 2025 season with…

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Bills Will Not Honor O.J. Simpson Among Franchise Legends at New Stadium

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The Buffalo Bills have decided that former Hall of Fame running back O.J. Simpson will not be recognized among the franchise’s legends at the team’s new Highmark Stadium. According to ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg, Bills president of business operations Pete Guelli said Simpson was intentionally left out of the stadium’s new Family Circle, an area designed to celebrate the history and greatest figures in franchise history. “He’s obviously a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He’s a member of our Wall of Fame. But we made the decision that…

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Tennessee State Alum Shannon Harris Continues Elevating HBCU Coaching Legacy With DC Defenders

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Image via the DC Defenders The impact of HBCUs on professional football extends far beyond the players on the field. Tennessee State University alumnus and DC Defenders head coach Shannon Harris is proving that point in a major way. Harris has guided the Defenders to the UFL Championship Game for the second consecutive season, further solidifying his reputation as one of professional football’s rising coaching stars. His success represents not only a personal achievement but also another significant milestone for Tennessee State and the HBCU football community. A former quarterback…

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Alabama A&M beats Florida A&M 72-65

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Image via AAMU Sports Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications THE HILL |Gabe Kincy delivered a clutch 3-pointer from the left corner as the Alabama A&M University men’s basketball team held on to defeat Florida A&M, 72-65, in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) game on Saturday at the AAMU Event Center. The Bulldogs (12-9 overall, 5-3 SWAC) never trailed, building an early cushion and answering every push from the Rattlers (8-11, 5-3 SWAC) down the stretch to earn their fifth conference win of the season. First HalfAlabama A&M jumped…

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Shadeur Sanders drafted by Browns in 5th round

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Courtesy of Mike Florio Cleveland now has five QBs on the depth chart. This time, it wasn’t a prank call. Even if Shedeur Sanders might have thought it was. The Browns, after drafting quarterback Dillon Gabriel in round three, have drafted Sanders in round five. His protracted slide ends at pick No. 144. And the Browns now have FIVE quarterbacks on the depth chart: Sanders, Gabriel, Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and Deshaun Watson. Can we get the Browns on Hard Knocks, please? The Browns presumably have a strategy. After all,…

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All-Pro Defensive End Myles Garrett wants out of Cleveland

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courtesy of Kari Anderson, Yahoo Sports  Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has requested a trade, according to multiple reports. In a statement shared by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and others, Garrett said that his desire to win a Super Bowl was driving his decision to leave. “As a kid dreaming of the NFL, all I focused on was the ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl — and that goal fuels me today more than ever. My love for the community of Northeast Ohio and the incredible fanbase of the Cleveland…

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Cowboys’ Sam Williams arrested Sunday night

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Courtesy of Lorenzo Reyes, USA Today Second-year Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams was arrested Sunday night, one day after he played in the team’s preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks, and charged with possession of a controlled substance and unlawful carrying of a weapon. A spokesperson from the Frisco (Texas) Police Department confirmed the arrest Wednesday to USA TODAY Sports in an email and said the controlled substance charge was for alleged possession of THC, not marijuana. Through a spokesman, the Cowboys declined to comment but said “the organization…

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Eddie George to coach in NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

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Tennessee State head football coach Eddie George was a selected to lead one of the teams that will take part in the 2023 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. The game made the announcement Wednesday afternoon via its Twitter account. More on the story at hbcusprts.com.

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