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On Wednesday evening, the Detroit Lions announced the re-signing of veteran quarterback Nate Sudfeld. Contract information was not immediately accessible. Sudfeld entered 2023 as the Lions’ presumed backup quarterback before the team made two key moves at the position. First, they selected Hendon Hooker in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, and then they signed veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to serve as backup quarterback and mentor. Sudfeld entered training camp as the third-string quarterback (with Hooker out due to a non-football injury). It was unclear if he would make the 53-man roster or spend the season on the…

After transferring to rival Ole Miss, defensive end Princely Umanmielen determined to throw a fire under the whole Florida Gators team, doing so with brutal honesty. Coming out of college in the Class of 2020 as a four-star recruit, Umanmielen received 27 offers before committing to the University of Florida. Dan Mullen was the head coach for the first two seasons, and Billy Napier will take over in 2022. In his final two seasons with the Gators, the 6-foot-5, 255-pound Umanmielen recorded 39 tackles and 11.5 total sacks, offering a regular threat to rival SEC offenses. Umanmielen, like many other…

Kendrick Law, a wide receiver for the University of Alabama, crowned him early in spring practice as no longer a tight end, but he has quickly adapted to his new job. Caleb Odom, a five-star freshman from Georgia, has made a smooth transition to wide receiver. The 6-foot-5, 215-pounder has made plays in practice and constantly draws attention from Crimson Tide offensive coaches and teammates. JaMarcus Shephard, Alabama’s co-offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach, is happy that Bryan Ellis allowed Odom to leave the tight end room to become a receiver. Shephard was thrilled that Odom’s family allowed him to feel comfortable choosing…

Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch had a terrific rookie season, but the franchise has even bigger ambitions for the 22-year-old defense going ahead. Many have wondered if the fact that the Lions have not gone out and signed a safety in free agency was a sign that they were preparing to play Branch—who was almost exclusively a nickel cornerback last season—at safety more going forward. While coach Dan Campbell said they are still looking for additional safety help, he more-or-less admitted that was the track Branch is on. “Branch has got flexibility to be able to play the safety…

The Ohio State football team has had an incredible offseason so far as they have retained a lot of top talent from last season that was expected to go to the NFL, and they have also brought in a lot of top transfers. One of those transfers that is coming to the Buckeyes is running back Quinshon Judkins. Judkins transferred to Ohio State from Ole Miss football, but there are now rumors swirling that he could be making a return to the Rebels. Quinshon Judkins returning to Ole Miss after transferring to Ohio State football would be an unusual move,…

As Alabama football resumes its spring practice period, Kalen DeBoer made it clearly obvious that Jalen Milroe is the starting quarterback. His words about the quarterback position suggest a solid plan for the future. However, they raise concerns regarding the remainder of the depth chart. DeBoer, in his first year as Nick Saban’s successor, will continue to work with Milroe. The redshirt sophomore is the current starter, having led the Crimson Tide to the College Football Playoff last season. That hasn’t changed. He continues to lead the pack. Jalen has taken every photo with the ones this spring. He’s…

New Ole Miss Rebels defensive end Princely Umanmielen took a shot at the coaching staff of his former team, the Florida Gators. Umanmielen was one of the most sought-after transfer players in the portal. He played for the Gators for four years and has shown noticeable improvement in every season. According to On3, Umanmielen was a four-star transfer portal acquisition, which was the same rating he held coming out of high school. New Ole Miss Rebels defensive end Princely Umanmielen had high praise for his new coaching staff but took a dig at his former coaching staff Princely Umanmielen addressed the media…

Dan Campbell has long been a huge fan of Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, and he praised him heavily late last season. The Detroit Lions’ head coach now feels relieved about Fields and his recent career choice. Campbell spoke out this week over Fields’ move from the NFC North to the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he is set to back up veteran Russell Wilson. Campbell, who has faced the multi-talented quarterback numerous times over the last three seasons, expressed relief that Fields is no longer on their schedule. Bears Move on From Fields With the Bears holding the first overall choice…

The Detroit Lions’ head coach, Dan Campbell, told reporters at the annual league conference in Orlando, Florida, on March 26 that the team has a ‘urgency’ to add another cornerback. Campbell stated that the Lions are looking into another free agent signing and potential draft prospects. However, AtoZ Sports’ Mike Payton indicated that the Lions consider dealing for 2022 All-Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain II. On March 26, Payton recommended that the Lions trade the No. 29 overall pick in the 2024 first round and a 2025 fourth-round pick to the Denver Broncos for Surtain and the No. 147 overall pick…

The Blue Jays will start the season without two of their finest relievers, as Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson are anticipated to be on the injured list. The high-leverage arms simply ran out of time while recovering from right-arm difficulties. Romano hasn’t pitched since March 10 due to elbow discomfort, and Swanson has been sidelined since March 13 due to forearm stiffness. Jays manager John Schneider did not go so far as to officially announce roster changes, but he did accept that relievers will have to return to game action. That would necessitate a bullpen session followed by live batting…