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The decommitment bug touched Clemson recently when offensive lineman Jaylan Beckley of Addison, Texas, revealed that he was withdrawing his pledge to the Tigers, which he made in January after a junior day visit. In making his announcement, Beckley (6-4, 290) praised head coach Dabo Swinney, lead recruiter Garrett Riley, and the whole coaching staff. “There are so many people that took the time to recruit me and made a sincere effort to build a relationship with me and my family,” Beckley said in a statement. “I met some incredible people at Clemson, including the other recruits, awesome Clemson fans,…

Jonathan India hasn’t played yet this spring. The 2021 National League Rookie of the Year lost time last season due to plantar fasciitis, which he also fought with during the offseason. That caused a delay in his spring training preparedness, but he’s been working his way back, and Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell informed Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer that India is expected to make his debut on Friday. Friday night the Reds will play the Los Angeles Dodgers at 8:05pm ET. That game will be available to watch on MLB Network. Where Jonathan India will play will be…

Brad Miller, a former Texas Rangers infielder, signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres on Tuesday and was invited to Major League spring training, according to MLB.com. Miller became a free agent after the Rangers won their first World Series triumph, and he had to watch from the dugout when a hamstring injury placed him on the 60-day injured list in September. Miller signed a two-year contract with the Rangers prior to the 2022 season, and he was assigned to a utility role but never saw regular playing time. Injuries and the rise of Ezequiel Duran and…

Could Bears GM Ryan Poles reconsider his statement about not wanting to make Justin Fields “live in the gray” if a draft-day deal seems more promising? At this point, you have to wonder if Ryan Poles is reconsidering things. He would not change his mind about spending the top selection in the draft on Caleb Williams. Rather, he may have to revisit his statement about not wanting Justin Fields to “live in the gray.” The Bears have Fields in “the gray,” as Poles described it, because he doesn’t know where or if he’ll be dealt. They have clearly expressed an…

Amarius Mims, a Georgia offensive tackle, was injured while running the 40-yard dash Sunday at the NFL Scouting Combine. Mims is widely regarded as one of the finest offensive lineman prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft class, with an unusual combination of size and quickness. Teams, media, and fans were all excited to watch him compete in on-field drills Sunday, but Mims had to halt halfway through his second 40-yard dash run after appearing to pull up with a right hamstring strain. Here’s hoping Mims was able to avoid any major injury that would impact his availability for the Bulldogs’…

That won’t change anytime soon. The Grimsley (N.C.) defensive standout has already scheduled two return trips to Athens. He will make a two-day stop next week, from March 15 to 16. Bryce has already scheduled his formal visit to Georgia for June 14-16, which is already a busy weekend for the Bulldogs. “I just enjoy the environment. Coach Diribe is a wonderful dude. “Jamaal [Jarrett] loves it there,” Davis told Dawgs247. “It’s also fun at Georgia, but in order to be a prestigious program, they must adhere to such a strict schedule. I believe they can help me evolve into…

Vanderloo resigned this month after joining the Hawks in 2021 as executive general manager of operations and special projects. Vanderloo, who had previously spent over 15 years at the AFL in a variety of game development and list management jobs, helped shape the current phase of Hawthorn’s list makeover. Vanderloo had just helped draft Hawthorn’s strategic plan for the next three seasons and was involved in the club’s list orientation through data and analytics, as well as serving on the board of Box Hill’s VFL team. He was also in charge of putting up the club’s first-ever AFLW football program…

On March 5, the Detroit Lions signed Emmanuel Moseley, a free agency cornerback. However, the Lions do not plan to do the same with fellow cornerback Jerry Jacobs. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported on March 6 that the Lions “do not plan to tender” Jacobs, a restricted free agent. This decision will make Jacobs an unrestricted free agent. Jacobs started 29 games for the Lions in the previous three seasons. He started a career-high 12 games for Detroit in 2023. However, Jacobs lost his starting spot in Week 14 to the Chicago Bears. He played only one defensive snap in the…

It was already a wonderful event, and we didn’t even know the entire story. Jason Kelce retired on Monday after 13 seasons in the NFL, delivering a 41-minute articulate speech through tears. That alone was an incredible story. But Eagles associate sports trainer Joe O’Pella elaborated on it the next day, explaining why Kelce’s ankles were wrapped for a press conference. O’Pella has been battling cancer, so he was unable to bandage Kelce’s ankles for his final NFL game. So the Eagles great had O’Pella tape him up for the final time on Monday afternoon. Kelce’s ankles are wrapped inside…

The Detroit Lions have plenty of early capital heading into the April Draft. With four picks in the top 100, the Lions have the potential to trade up to grab a player they want. However, general manager Brad Holmes could choose to return and acquire further picks. In my newest mock draft, I’d like to look at a scenario in which Holmes decides to hoard Day 2 picks in order to get middle-round talent. Here’s a look at what that could entail and how the Lions might use their extra picks. Round One Pick 29: TRADE The Detroit Lions have…