Category: football

Browns Reportedly Trade Myles Garrett To Rams In Massive Blockbuster Deal

Brandon King

The NFL landscape may have shifted dramatically. According to reports, the Cleveland Browns are finalizing a blockbuster trade that will send star edge rusher Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round draft pick, and additional draft compensation. If completed as reported, the deal would mark the end of an era in Cleveland and instantly bolster a Rams defense that is already loaded with young talent and championship aspirations. Garrett has been the face of the Browns’ defense since being selected first overall…

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Ball State Freshman DB Gavin Yates-Lyons Dies at 18 Following Tragic Shooting

Brandon King

The college football community is mourning the loss of Ball State freshman defensive back Gavin Yates-Lyons, who passed away at just 18 years old after succumbing to injuries sustained in a shooting in Tallahassee, Florida. Yates-Lyons had recently taken a major step toward realizing his football dreams. After graduating from Lowndes High School in Georgia, the talented defensive back enrolled early at Ball State University and participated in spring football activities with the Cardinals. Coaches and teammates were already getting to know a young player whose future appeared bright both…

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Bethune-Cookman’s Patrick Brown Earns NFL Bill Walsh Fellowship With Houston Texans

Brandon King

Bethune-Cookman continues to make noise beyond the field as one of its rising staff members earns a coveted NFL opportunity. HBCU coach headed to the league stage Bethune-Cookman special teams coordinator and running backs coach Patrick Brown has been selected for the NFL Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship, where he will join the Houston Texans during their offseason program. For Brown, the opportunity represents more than a résumé boost—it’s a chance to step directly into the NFL environment, absorb professional-level coaching operations, and learn things he can take back to…

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Rest in Peace: Manny Fernandez (1947–2026)

Brandon King

The NFL world is mourning the loss of former Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Manny Fernandez, who has passed away at the age of 79. Fernandez was a foundational piece of one of the greatest dynasties in football history, anchoring Miami’s iconic “No-Name Defense” during the early 1970s. An undrafted gem who carved out a legacy through grit and toughness, he played eight seasons with the Dolphins and helped power the franchise’s golden era. He was a key contributor to the historic 1972 perfect season (17–0) and played a major role…

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Former Lions Linebacker Tracy Scroggins Dies At 56, Family Believes CTE Played A Role

Brandon King

Detroit Lions linebacker Tracy Scroggins during a 1995 NFC wild-card playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles Dec. 30, 1995, at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia (Greg Crisp/Getty Images) Former Detroit Lions linebacker Tracy Scroggins has passed away February 9, 2026 at the age of 56, leaving behind a legacy defined by toughness, leadership, and relentless effort on the football field. Scroggins spent 10 seasons in the NFL, the majority of them with the Lions after being selected in the third round of the 1992 NFL Draft out of Tulsa. Known for his…

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New Photos Link Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini to 2020 Incident—Years Before Scandal Broke

Brandon King

The controversy surrounding Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini has taken a significant turn with the emergence of new photos that date back to 2020—six years before the incident that initially brought the situation into the public eye. The images, reportedly taken at a New York City bar, appear to show the two sharing a kiss and displaying clear physical affection. The timing of the photos is what adds a new layer of complexity: Vrabel was married at the time, while Russini would go on to marry her now-husband later that…

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Sports media selective outrage on display with Vrabel-Russini coverage

Brandon King

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was recently photographed in a compromising situation with then athletic reporter Dianna Russini.  The image is made a crystal clear that the relationship between the tune was far more than that a professional nature and was additionally complicated by the fact that Vrabel and Rossini are married-but not to each other.  After the story initially broke, Rossini resigned from The Athletic, posting her letter of resignation to her X account. An interesting aspect of this incident is the amount of media coverage ,…

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Alabama State’s Dylan Djete invited to CFL combine

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Alabama State wide receiver Dylan Djete has accepted an invitation to the CFL.  The Quebec native began his collegiate career at Wofford. Following his freshman campaign, in which he caught 27 passes for 431 yards and a touchdown, Djete was also named to the Southern Conference All-Freshman Team.  In his 3 seasons at Wofford, Djete appeared in 31 games, catching 59 passes for 772 yards and 4 touchdowns. This season with Alabama State, Djete was the Hornets’ third leading receiver, recording 28 receptions for 422 yards and 4 touchdowns.  The 2026 CFL Combine will…

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Tennessee State Football News: Richard Dent named as Special Advisor to Reggie Barlow

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Courtesy of Nick Guerriero, Assistant AD – Communications & Broadcasting NASHVILLE — Tennessee State University football announced the addition of NFL Hall of Famer and TSU legend Richard Dent as Special Advisor to Head Coach Reggie Barlow. “When I was blessed to take this job, I quickly learned just how rich the legacy of Tennessee State football truly is, and there’s no name that represents that legacy more than Richard Dent,” Barlow said. “From the beginning, one of my goals was to reconnect our former greats with this program and make sure…

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From the SWAC to the SEC: former AAMU lineman signs with Georgia 

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Former Alabama A&M offensive lineman TyQuez Richardson has committed to Georgia. The Atlanta native started in all 12 games for the Bulldogs in 2025.  Coming out of Mays High School, the 6-5 330-pound Richardson chose Alabama A&M over Colorado, which had made an offer for his services. Richardson returns to his home state, the Bulldogs as part of the 53rd-ranked transfer class in the nation, according to On3’s 2026 College Football Team Transfer Portal Rankings. 

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