T’Vondre Sweat is not on the Heisman Trophy radar at all. In fact, he probably wasn’t on Oklahoma State’s radar, either, in terms of offense. But the Texas Longhorns brought out a little tricky in their dominant first half of the Big 12 championship on Saturday. Late in the first
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Dolphins expected to sign 2-time Super Bowl champion to bolster defensive line: reports
The Miami Dolphins brought in a defensive line reinforcement after losing young star Jaelan Phillips for the season to an Achilles injury. The Dolphins are reportedly expected to sign two-time Super Bowl champion Jason Pierre-Paul off the New Orleans Saints practice squad this week, per NFL Network. Phillips had a
Commanders make changes to defensive staff after blowout loss to Cowboys
The Washington Commanders are making changes on the defensive side of the football after being blown out by the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving. Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio and defensive backs coach Brent Vieselmeyer were fired on Friday. Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera talks with referee Bill Vinovich, #52,
Former Broncos defensive lineman Harald Hasselbach dies at 56
Former Denver Broncos defensive lineman Harald Hasselbach has died at age 56 after a six-month bout with cancer. The two-time Super Bowl champion’s family announced his death Thursday, saying he was “free of pain.” Hasselbach had been diagnosed with metastatic mucinous adenocarcinoma, according to the family. CLICK HERE FOR MORE
Former NFL defensive end Marcellus Wiley accused of raping Columbia student while attending in 1994: report
A Columbia University student has accused former NFL defensive end Marcellus Wiley of rape while she was at the Ivy League school in 1994, according to a lawsuit obtained by the New York Post. The victim’s lawsuit, which was filed in New York Supreme Court under the Adult Survivors Act,
Chargers' Brandon Staley snaps at reporter over question about defensive play-calling
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley was clearly frustrated with a question about defensive play-calling after the team’s 23-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. The Chargers allowed a 24-yard touchdown pass from Jordan Love to Romeo Doubs to give the Packers the three-point lead with 2:33
Colts starting defensive lineman suspended 6 games due to PEDs
Just a few days after it was revealed that Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson will likely miss the rest of the season due to a shoulder injury, it’s the Colts’ defense that has now taken a hit. The NFL suspended starting defensive tackle Grover Stewart six games without pay for
Saints torch Patriots behind Alvin Kamara, stellar defensive play
Alvin Kamara rushed for a touchdown to become the Saints’ career TD leader, Derek Carr had two scoring passes and New Orleans routed the New England Patriots 34-0 on Sunday. Tyrann Mathieu added a 27-yard interception return for a touchdown to help New Orleans (3-2) chase Patriots quarterback Mac Jones
Missouri defensive end ejected for spitting on LSU player, ref says: reports
A Missouri defensive lineman was ejected in the third quarter Saturday, but referees never made an official announcement explaining why. Johnny Walker Jr. received his second unsportsmanlike conduct penalty late in the third, prompting an automatic ejection. Reports said a hot mic on the field caught the referee’s discussion with
Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones arrested for allegedly violating protective order
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones was arrested in Nevada on Friday morning for allegedly violating a domestic violence temporary protective order, according to online jail records. Jones, who was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list last week, was booked into the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas