Category: football

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

Brandon King

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…

Read More

Aaron Donald Works Out in Full Pads at Rams Facility as Comeback Decision Nears

Brandon King

The possibility of an Aaron Donald comeback appears to be gaining momentum. According to multiple reports, the former Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle was at the team’s facility on Tuesday, where he participated in a workout while wearing full pads and a helmet. The session was reportedly intended to help Donald evaluate how his body feels as he approaches a final decision on whether to return to the NFL. Donald, who announced his retirement following the 2023 season, remains one of the most dominant defensive players in league history. During…

Read More

Ravens Make Zay Flowers One of NFL’s Highest-Paid Receivers with Massive $140 Million Extension

Brandon King

The Baltimore Ravens have locked up one of their biggest offensive stars for the foreseeable future. According to Underdog investor and ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Ravens and wide receiver Zay Flowers have agreed to a four-year, $140 million contract extension that includes a staggering $108 million guaranteed. The team later confirmed that Flowers had agreed to a multiyear extension. The deal carries an average annual value of $35 million, placing Flowers among the NFL’s highest-paid wide receivers and underscoring Baltimore’s commitment to keeping Lamar Jackson’s top target in purple and…

Read More

Falcons Make History: Bijan Robinson Agrees to Record-Breaking $75 Million Extension

Brandon King

The Atlanta Falcons have locked up one of the NFL’s brightest young stars for the foreseeable future. According to reports from Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport, the Falcons and running back Bijan Robinson have agreed to a three-year contract extension worth up to $75 million, including $51 million guaranteed. The deal makes Robinson the highest-paid running back in NFL history. Robinson has quickly established himself as one of the league’s premier offensive weapons since being selected eighth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. His elite vision, explosive playmaking ability, and…

Read More

Adam Schefter Confirmed as Early Underdog Investor Amid Potential $2.15 Billion Sale

Brandon King

Image via Front Office Sports ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter has been confirmed as an early-stage investor in sports gaming company Underdog as the company moves toward a potential sale valued at up to $2.15 billion. According to multiple reports, Underdog confirmed Schefter’s investment after news emerged that the company is being acquired by U.K.-based IG Group. The proposed transaction is structured at up to $2.15 billion, including an upfront payment, potential earnout provisions for shareholders, and additional performance-based compensation for eligible employees. Schefter reportedly participated in Underdog’s 2021 funding…

Read More

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,…

Read More

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

Brandon King

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…

Read More

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

Brandon King

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…

Read More

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

Brandon King

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…

Read More

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

Brandon King

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…

Read More