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The Chicago Bears signed two-time All-Pro safety Kevin Byard in free agency, and he offers more than just talent to the secondary; he also brings a hard-nosed mindset. During his inaugural press conference on Thursday, March 14, Byard demonstrated an amazing grasp of Chicago’s defense before giving a direct message to the NFC North Division champion Detroit Lions “Kevin Byard thinks he already knows a lot of the Bears secondary because of how much film he’s seen. “Naming players by name and their characteristics.” ESPN’s Courtney Cronin reported on X. “He claims to know Montez Sweat from high school (Sweat…

The Detroit Lions have opted to re-sign a wide receiver who joined the team at the trade deadline last season. Donovan Peoples-Jones, who was traded to the Lions following a run with the Browns, has reportedly agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $2 million, according to Bleacher Report. Despite joining one of the NFL’s top offensive groups, the veteran wideout had little impact. In eight games following the trade, the former Michigan Wolverines wideout recorded 72 offensive snaps, five receptions for 58 yards on seven total targets. Lions lose two key special teams contributors Detroit has certainly not…

The next NFL season of 2024 is quickly approaching. At 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, the 2024 season will officially begin. Teams must be cap compliant immediately, free agents will become free agents, and trades and free agency transactions reached in the last two days will become pen-and-paper official. But this does not mean the end of free agency. While the majority of the top options have been grabbed, there are still several players who can help the Detroit Lions fill up their 2024 roster. With that in mind, here’s a look at some of the top remaining options that…

After being fired as head coach of the Wests Tigers before the end of his contract, Tim Sheens has returned to rugby league in an unexpected new capacity. Sheens, a four-time premiership winner and former Australian Kangaroos coach, returned to coach the Wests Tigers for the 2023 season as a mentor to Benji Marshall on a two-year contract, but left the club after only one season. Sheens, regarded as one of the best coaches of all time, began coaching in 1984 for the Tigers, Penrith Panthers, Canberra Raiders, and North Queensland Cowboys, overseeing 778 matches. In addition, he has coached…

The Detroit Lions’ starting offensive line never got to play together much because injuries prevented the team from reaching its full potential. While the play was at a high level, fans were left wanting more. Unfortunately, the Los Angeles Rams signed Detroit’s starting left guard, Jonah Jackson, in free agency. They gave the 27-year-old a three-year contract worth $51 million. Despite Jackson’s departure, Graham Glasgow, who recently received his own three-year, $20 million contract extension, believes the offensive line can adapt and prosper in the future. “I think we can still be really, really good,” Glasgow said. “I think Jonah’s…

The Pittsburgh Steelers began free agency by signing Russell Wilson, who provided the much-needed quarterback improvement. That, paired with the next major offensive change, may make one of Wilson’s former teammates a target for the Steelers. The Steelers traded Dionte Johnson this week, leaving the team with a need to find a WR2 to replace him. Since the trade, they’ve been linked to a number of veteran options. However, the answer could be a player Wilson is quite familiar with. Steelers Nation’s Christopher Barbre believes the Steelers should consider Denver Broncos receiver Courtland Sutton as a trade prospect. Sutton’s Steady…

The Detroit Lions have focused on their secondary since the start of free agency, retaining one high-profile cornerback and dealing for another. However, one insider believes that a more significant change is on the way. MLive.com’s Kyle Meinke said that the Lions are interested in Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, who is slated to be traded. As Meinke pointed out, Sneed is one of the best defensive backs left and has sparked significant interest from potential trade partners. “The top of the market has thinned out after Jaylon Johnson signed a four-year, $76 million deal to return to Chicago,…

Trevor Etienne, Travis’ younger brother, switched from Florida to Georgia during the winter. The 19-year-old running back transferred within the SEC East after two seasons in Gainesville. The decision sent shockwaves throughout the conference and collegiate football as a whole Etienne joins a Bulldogs backfield that is set to lose Daijun Edwards and Kendall Milton to the NFL Draft after rushing for more than 1,400 yards with the Gators. He has a legitimate opportunity to serve as the primary ball-carrier in Athens on a team that expects to compete for a national championship next season. The same cannot be…

The Atlanta Braves have invested extensively in pitching prospects in recent years, more than any other franchise. Atlanta is the only MLB team to commit more than 60% of their bonus pool to pitching over the last six drafts, with pitchers receiving 61% of all cash awarded to draftees between 2018 and 2023. But the results of that investment are clear: Atlanta’s top prospect lists are filled with pitchers, including the consensus top five. When might the pitching prospects ‘ripen’? MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis spoke with assistant general manager Ben Sestanovich, who supervises Atlanta’s player development, to learn more about…

Onis Konanbanny, a four-star cornerback from Columbia (S.C.) Heathwood Hall Episcopal, had his third visit to Clemson last Thursday. “I’ve had contact with Clemson since my sophomore year (at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee in Georgia),” Konanbanny told 247Sports. “I’ve gotten back in contact with them again recently.” Thursday’s visit allowed Konanbanny to get a better look at the Tigers’ program. Konanbanny has received offers from Alabama, Florida State, LSU, Tennessee, South Carolina, Penn State, Stanford, Michigan, USC, Texas A&M, Ohio State, and Oklahoma, among other schools, but not Clemson. “Coach (Mike) Reed just said he and I would stay in communication,” Konanbanny…