Category: football

Former Jackson State Assistant Joseph Stone III Selected for NFL’s Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship with the San Francisco 49ers

Brandon King

Former Jackson State assistant strength and conditioning coach Joseph Stone III has earned an opportunity to continue his coaching journey at the NFL level after being selected for the 2026 NFL Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship with the San Francisco 49ers. The prestigious fellowship is designed to provide talented coaches from diverse backgrounds with hands-on experience during NFL training camp while helping prepare them for future coaching opportunities in professional football. Stone, who served as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Jackson State during the 2022 and 2023 seasons,…

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Falcons Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich’s Wife Cristina Dies Following Battle With Cancer

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The Atlanta Falcons announced Thursday that Cristina Ulbrich, the wife of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, has passed away following a courageous battle with cancer. She reportedly died on Sunday, July 26.  Cristina is survived by her husband, Jeff, and their three children: Samantha, Jax, and Jace. The Ulbrich family has long been recognized for their close bond throughout Jeff’s NFL playing and coaching career.  In a statement, the Falcons described Cristina as a “devoted wife, mother, and friend whose strength, grace, and resilience touched all who knew her,” adding that…

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Tennessee LB Arion Carter Suspended Two Games by NCAA Over $427 Flight Paid by Agent

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Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter will miss the first two games of the 2026 season after the NCAA suspended the Volunteers’ defensive standout for accepting an impermissible benefit during the NFL Draft process. According to reports from Knox News’ Adam Sparks, the violation stemmed from a $427 flight to an NFL pre-draft training facility that was paid for by Carter’s agent before the linebacker ultimately withdrew from the draft and returned to Tennessee for another season. Although Carter later repaid the cost of the flight, the NCAA determined that the payment…

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Alabama State Accepts NCAA Committee on Infractions Decision Following Level I-Mitigated Case

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Alabama State University has announced that it has received the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions’ public decision regarding its infractions case, which was classified as Level I-Mitigated. Under the NCAA’s infractions process, a Level I violation represents the most serious category of rules violations, typically involving significant breaches that undermine the integrity of collegiate athletics. The “mitigated” designation means the NCAA determined there were substantial factors that reduced the severity of the case, such as the institution’s cooperation during the investigation, corrective actions taken, or other mitigating circumstances. While…

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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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Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy’s Son Arrested After Mother Shot Multiple Times in Virginia

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A tragic family incident involving Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy unfolded Sunday night after his 27-year-old son, Elijah Zion Bieniemy, was arrested in connection with the shooting of his mother, Mia Bieniemy, at the family’s home in Ashburn, Virginia. According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a reported shooting and found 57-year-old Mia Bieniemy suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was transported to a local hospital, where authorities said she was in stable condition on Monday. ( Elijah Bieniemy was taken into custody and charged…

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Eric Bieniemy’s Wife Hospitalized After Shooting at Virginia Home

Brandon King

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy’s wife is expected to recover after she was shot at the couple’s Virginia home, according to ESPN. The incident reportedly occurred at the Bieniemys’ residence, where emergency responders transported her to a local hospital for treatment. While the injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening, authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. As of this writing, law enforcement has not publicly identified a suspect, announced any arrests, or released a possible motive. Officials have also not disclosed additional details about what led…

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Tony Romo Arrested in Milwaukee: Former Cowboys Star Faces OWI Charge

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Tony Romo is making headlines away from the football field. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS Sports analyst was arrested Thursday night in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while intoxicated (OWI), according to reports. Romo was pulled over yesterday around 8 pm and taken into custody after performing poorly on standard field sobriety tests. He’s due in court on Sept. 21. Romo, who spent his entire NFL playing career with the Cowboys before becoming one of the league’s most recognizable broadcasters, was reportedly stopped by authorities and later…

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FIU Makes History by Hiring K.D. Fletcher as College Football’s First Female General Manager

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Florida International University has made college football history. FIU announced the hiring of K.D. Fletcher as the program’s new general manager, making her the first woman to serve as a football general manager at the FBS level and a groundbreaking figure in the sport’s evolving front-office landscape. The hire marks another significant milestone for college athletics as programs continue to expand front-office operations to address the growing demands of roster management, NIL strategy, recruiting, transfer portal evaluation, and salary cap planning in the revenue-sharing era. As general manager, Fletcher will…

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Titans to Induct Chris Johnson Into Ring of Honor During Season Opener

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The Tennessee Titans will honor one of the most electrifying players in franchise history this fall, announcing that former running back Chris Johnson will be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor during its season opener against the New York Jets on Sept. 13. Johnson, affectionately known as “CJ2K,” becomes the latest Titans legend to receive one of the organization’s highest honors after a career that redefined speed at the running back position. Selected 24th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft out of East Carolina, Johnson wasted little time establishing…

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