“This program, the institution, and the people I get to represent have won my heart.” Mike Norvell confirms his contract renewal with Florida State and dispels coaching rumors about Alabama. Mike Norvell, who inked a deal that would pay him more than $10 million over the next eight years, will stay as Florida State’s head football coach, despite several media members identifying him as the team’s future head coach. Norvell said in a statement, “We arrived in Tallahassee four years ago, and it was a life-changing event.” “Knowing the wonderful history, traditions, and expectations has guided our workers on…
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Mike Tomlin was fired Head coach Mike Tomlin was fired for with names like Ron Rivera and Arthur Smith. The Steelers won’t dismiss Tomlin, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter on NFL Countdown, but the coach may “take some time off” before thinking about joining another club. The Washington Commanders and the Los Angeles Chargers were the two clubs Schefter named. “The interesting thing is that they aren’t firing Mike Tomlin. Mike Tomlin still has a year remaining on his deal, and some in the NFL think he could ultimately choose to take a hiatus similar to what Sean Payton…
Eagles 2024 Pro Bowl cheerleader Azari Ford is… There were tears of delight from Azari Ford when she learned that her colleagues had nominated her as the 2024 Eagles Pro Bowl cheerleader. “I was stunned,” Ford said. “It was such an incredible experience that I began weeping.” The Eagles cheerleaders spoke to the whole team on Tuesday, December 26, after which they cast votes to send one player to the Pro Bowl. On February 4, Ford was chosen by her teammates to represent the group and team in the 2024 Pro Bowl in Orlando, Florida. “It is one of the…
Mike Tomlin divorces his wife The Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach filed for divorce from his spouse. The first round of the NFL playoffs hasn’t even started yet, and eight NFL head coaches are already out of work. This includes iconic names like Pete Carroll, Mike Vrabel, Bill Belichick, and Ron Rivera. It really feels like a change of guard in the NFL. But not for Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. Tomlin survived the purge and came out smelling like a rose as the Steelers finished the season with three wins and snuck into the playoffs. Many fans wanted Tomlin gone…
Jordan Love of the Packers is benefiting from the development of Green Bay’s young receivers. Wisconsin When Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks started their rookie seasons in the NFL, their collegiate careers had been very unsuccessful. Bo Melton has labored on practice squads for most of the last two years. While assisting the Green Bay Packers in making an improbable playoff run, the three of them have emerged as some of Jordan Love’s most dependable playmakers. The NFC East champion Dallas Cowboys (12-5) will host the Packers (9-8) on Sunday. Love said, “They’re just trying to go out there…
The last quarterback to win a championship with the Browns, Frank Ryan, dies at the age of 87. On New Year’s Day, the last quarterback to lead the Browns to an NFL championship departed from this life. That would be Frank Ryan, who in the 1964 NFL Championship Game led the Browns to a 27-0 win against the Baltimore Colts. With quarterback Johnny Unitas leading the Browns to victory against the much-fancied Colts, Ryan completed three touchdown passes, all to Gary Collins. Beyond his 13 years in the NFL, Ryan had an incredible career. He was a math professor at…
Ohio State receives word about NFL intentions from WR Emeka Egbuka. The news that some Ohio State football players have chosen to return for one more season rather than sign with the NFL has created a good whirlwind around the Woody Hayes Athletic Center lately. Even if things have been going well, things have just gotten better as receiver Emeka Egbuka entered the game and said that he will play for the Scarlet and Gray one more year. The potential first-round pick appeared to be considering a return, as there had been whispers and rumors. He confirmed those tidings…
AD Legendary player with the Pittsburgh Steelers passes away The Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris, whose quick thinking gave rise to “The Immaculate Reception,” which is regarded as the most famous play in NFL history, has passed away. He was 72. Dok, Harris’ son, confirmed his father’s death to The Associated Press last night. The reason for death was not stated. His passing occurs three days before Pittsburgh is set to retire his No. 32 at a ceremony at halftime of its game against the Las Vegas Raiders and two days before the 50th anniversary of the…
GM of the Broncos Hints at Offseason Trades to Accumulate Draft Picks Six picks total—including the No. 12 overall pick—will be made by the Denver Broncos in the NFL draft in 2024. Although the draft is always significant, the Broncos will find it even more so this year. According to almost the limit, the Broncos are already expected to make almost $30 million over the salary limit. The Broncos would face an NFL single-season record of $85 million in dead money on the salary cap if they dismissed veteran quarterback Russell Wilson as a pre-June 1 cut. In the event…
A new player added to the practice squad by the Steelers The Steelers signed a new quarterback to the practice squad today. This is Wing’s second stint on the practice squad this year; he signed earlier in the season when punter Pressley Harvin was injured. Wing punted in two games for the Steelers this season: Week 4 at the Houston Texans and Week 5 against the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium. In two games, he punted 11 times for a 45-yard gross average and a 38.9-yard net average. He has two touchbacks, three punts inside the 20-yard line, and a…