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  • Browns win big at NFL Honors with both of the top defensive awards

    Browns win big at NFL Honors with both of the top defensive awards

    The Cleveland Browns may have had an abysmal record in 2025 and fired their head coach, in part thanks to a putrid offensive display, but their defense was remained highly regarded throughout the year. So much so that at the 15th annual NFL Honors show on Thursday evening, two members of the Browns earned the top defensive awards on the night.

    Rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger was voted the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year, and defensive end Myles Garrett was voted the AP Defensive Player of the Year.

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    Schwesinger, a second round pick at No. 33 overall this past year, played in 16 games and registered 146 combined tackles, 2.5 sacks, 11 tackles for a loss, 9 quarterback hits, 2 interceptions, and 3 passes defended. He also added 10 tackles on special teams.

    Garrett reclaims his throne, as he was also the AP Defensive Player of the Year in 2023. This season, Garrett registered 60 tackles, a record-breaking 23 sacks, 33 tackles for a loss, 39 quarterback hits, 1 pass defended and 3 forced fumbles.

    Arriving at the Red Carpet

    Here are clips of when Schwesinger and Garrett arrived on the red carpet. Safety Grant Delpit was also there.

    Jon Hamm hosted the actual show that aired on Peacock and NBC. During his monologue, he made reference to Garrett being in attendance, and compared it to Michael Strahan and one day having a broadcasting career and being responsible for giving Terry Bradshaw his pills. Don’t shoot the messenger. The bits weren’t even good on the show, and it’s not because I care about people poking fun at Cleveland.

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    Mid-way through the show, Hamm brought out a fake 60-year old guy who is on the Browns’ practice squad trying to be a quarterback. He did have one decent joke toward the end, when the ‘old guy’ said that Garrett’s single-season sack record was basically more impressive considering he didn’t face the Browns.

    Assistant Coach of the Year

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  • Former Patriots teammate rips Tom Brady for not picking Patriots in Super Bowl

    Former Patriots teammate rips Tom Brady for not picking Patriots in Super Bowl

    Tom Brady saying he won’t be rooting for the New England Patriots — or the Seattle Seahawks, for that matter — in Super Bowl LX has raised more than a few eyebrows this week, and one of his former Patriots teammates certainly took exception.

    Speaking to WEEI 93.7, a Boston sports radio station, Vince Wilfork called Brady’s assertion “bullcrap.”

    “That’s bullcrap, Tom,” Wilfork said. “That’s bullcrap, Tom. Come on now. All that political — this ain’t political. It ain’t political, what it is. Raiders ain’t in it. Say what it is. What you see? Man, look here, at the end of the day, if you a Patriot for life, you know what it is, don’t give me that political bullcrap. That’s just what it is. If you don’t think we gonna win, just pick Seattle then. Don’t straddle the fence. That’s what it is. Don’t straddle the fence. Straight up.”

    A few days earlier, on the “Let’s Go!” podcast, Brady said he isn’t rooting for either team and attempted to distance himself from the current Patriots team.

    “I don’t have a dog in the fight in this one,” Brady said. “May the best team win, and in terms of the Patriots, this is a new chapter in New England, and I’m glad everyone’s embraced the Mike Vrabel regime. All the amazing players that have worked so hard to get their club to this position. We did it for 20 years. There was a little bit of a hiatus in there, but the Patriots are back and it’s a very exciting time for everyone in New England.”

    Considering Brady won six Super Bowls with New England, including three with Vrabel as his teammate, it was a bit of a surprise. But Brady’s role has changed quite a bit since. After finishing his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Brady agreed to a deal to become a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders in 2023, and he officially became part of the franchise in 2024.

    The Raiders, it’s worth noting, are set to hire Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak as…

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  • 5 recruits in 2027 class that Michigan Football should prioritize

    5 recruits in 2027 class that Michigan Football should prioritize

    Kyle Whittingham has already impressed this offseason as the Michigan Football head coach, bringing in what should be crucial transfers such as defensive end John Henry Daley, defensive back Smith Snowden and two-way player Salesi Moa.

    But what will Whittingham and company’s first recruiting class look like? Here are five names in the 2027 class that they should prioritize moving forward.

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    Four-star WR Dakota Guerrant

    The Harper Woods, Michigan native is among the top high school players in the Mitten State. At 6-foot-1, 195 pounds, Guerrant has the build and athleticism to become a potential weapon on the perimeter for this Bryce Underwood-led offense.

    Beyond the Wolverines’ need for adding elite receiving options, it is crucial that Whittingham — and presumably with significant help from Midwest recruiting guru Tony Alford — retain top in-state players. Whittingham has spent the last several decades building recruiting bases out west, and carrying some of that pedigree into his new home territory could make this staff invaluable on the recruiting circuit.

    Five-star edge Chris Whitehead

    Back in October, On3’s ($) EJ Holland reported that Michigan had been “investing heavily” in the Virginia prospect. Of course, things have changed since then, but that interest should not dissipate under Whittingham.

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    Whitehead — out of Chesterfield, Virginia — already has elite length at 6-foot-5. Once he fills out that 230-pound frame, he could be a high-end option in a variety of defensive fronts. Whittingham’s Utah teams seemingly always had tough, stout play in the trenches, and furthering that in Ann Arbor will be important for him. A player like Whitehead would fit in great at Michigan.

    Four-star DL George Toia

    Toia, from Trophy Club, Texas, is a top-100 prospect who listed the Wolverines…

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  • What were the best 49ers games this season?

    What were the best 49ers games this season?

    Much of the talk around the San Francisco 49ers over the past few weeks has been around their impressive season, as the team managed to win 13 games despite being hit by the injury bug.

    Several of those games were one-score contests early in the season before the 49ers went on a strong five-game win streak to clinch a playoff spot before their Week 18 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Then, San Francisco had the impressive playoff win on the road against the Philadelphia Eagles before their eventual exit against the Seahawks.

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    While the season didn’t end the way San Francisco wanted, there were definitely a number of games that were worth reminiscing on from an entertainment perspective. So, let’s rank the best games for the 49ers this season.

    5. Week 1 vs. Seattle (17-13 win)

    Looking back, that Week 1 team was far different than how both the 49ers and Seahawks ended the year. And it came with its rollercoasters as Brock Purdy threw for two interceptions and Jake Moody had two missed field goals before being released.

    But it was a great start to the season as a road win over what ended up being a Super Bowl team, and the 49ers did it with a comeback drive as Brock Purdy hit Jake Tonges on 3rd & Goal for an incredible four-yard catch in the end zone over Tariq Woolen. That gave the 49ers a 17-13 lead with just over 90 seconds left.

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    It looked like the Seahawks were going to win, as they came back all the way to the 49ers 9-yard line with 42 seconds left. But Nick Bosa got the game-winning strip sack on Sam Darnold. and recovered the fumble to seal the deal.

    San Francisco lost George Kittle early in that game and found out Brock Purdy had turf toe, but managed to get the win.

    4. Week 11 vs. Arizona (41-22 win)

    This one wasn’t a nail-biter by any means, but it was a dominant performance in Brock Purdy’s return from injury. The 49ers got out to a hot start with back-to-back touchdown drives to start the game, and ended up scoring five times in the…

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  • Why February’s National Signing Day is an afterthought in modern college football

    Why February’s National Signing Day is an afterthought in modern college football

    When Solomon Thomas wanted to reveal his college commitment in 2014, a hat didn’t feel quite right. Known for his wide frame around Coppell High School in Texas, Thomas was never really a hat person. 

    Thomas ranked as the No. 41 player in the class and was heavily pursued by Stanford and Arkansas. After seeing close friends and competitors announce their decisions during celebratory National Signing Day events, he decided to do the same as he committed to the Cardinal. 

    His mom had a little fern tree that seemed to perfectly play into the unofficial mascot for Stanford football. Flanked by his parents, Thomas pulled out the tree and a pair of glasses with tape in the middle to commit to “Nerd Nation.” The signing day gimmick went viral as Thomas inked his football letter of intent alongside eight of his closest friends with offers from Yale to Grand View. 

    “It was a really cool moment,” said Thomas, now a defensive lineman with the Dallas Cowboys. “Afterwards, being in the gym with all the guys who I played football with at Coppell who were such close friends with me, we were so proud of each other taking that next step.” 

    For decades, National Signing Day was one of the premier events in college football. Each February, hundreds of players would ink their signatures on a National Letter of Intent and coaching staffs around the country would breathe a sigh of relief. 

    The stories from days past have become legendary. There’s the case of the late Alex Collins, whose mother refused to sign his NLI to Arkansas because she wanted him to go to Miami. Landon Collins committed to Alabama, only for his mom to say he made a mistake and should have picked LSU. Then, there’s Jimmy Clausen committing to Notre Dame after stepping out of a…

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  • Bills’ Josh Allen usually doesn’t watch the Super Bowl, but he will be this year

    Bills’ Josh Allen usually doesn’t watch the Super Bowl, but he will be this year

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    The 2025 NFL season concludes this Sunday when the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots battle in Super Bowl 60. The Super Bowl is one of the most-watched sporting events in the world, but not everyone is always excited for this game. Consider the teams and players that came up just short from the Super Bowl.

    Take the Buffalo Bills for example. They were eliminated from the playoffs after a controversial 33-30 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in the divisional round. Star quarterback Josh Allen had an uncharacteristic performance, as he committed four turnovers after turning the ball over zero times in his previous six playoff games. With the loss, Allen fell to 8-7 in the postseason. Those eight playoff wins are the most by an NFL quarterback without a Super Bowl appearance. 

    During a recent interview with CBS Sports HQ, Allen revealed that he doesn’t usually watch the Super Bowl. However, this year he will be. That’s because he wants to root on one of his close friends. 

    “Throughout the years, it’s typically not watching it,” Allen responded when asked what his Super Bowl Sunday usually looks like. “I love Sam Darnold. That’s one of my good buddies. I wish I could be there in person, [but I’m] still in this boot. But I will be watching, I will be rooting him on, me and my wife. I’ve spent a lot of time with Sam, and he’s a fantastic football player but he’s an even greater human being so I’m wishing him the best.” 

    Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is without a doubt one of the main storylines for this Super Bowl. Not many expected him to lead Seattle to this kind of success in his first season with the franchise, and he could become the first quarterback to ever win a Super Bowl after playing for…

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  • Who will win the Super Bowl, and are the Bears legit contenders next year?

    Who will win the Super Bowl, and are the Bears legit contenders next year?

    We have a Super Bowl-centric set of questions on this week’s Reacts survey!

    First, fairly simple, who do you think will win this Sunday’s Super Bowl, the Seattle Seahawks or the New England Patriots?

    I’m taking the ‘Hawks, although I can’t remember a Super Bowl where I’ve cared so little about the game. There’s no buzz! No drama! Nothing to really wrangle in the casual fan.

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    Drake Maye winning it all in his second year or Sam Darnold winning it all on his fifth team are the only topics I find interesting. Two defensive head coaches battling it out bucks the recent trend of hiring an offensive mind, so I guess that’s kind of neat.

    There isn’t a big former Bear angle that moves the needle, unless you wanted to root against Seattle practice squadder Velus Jones Jr.

    New England’s Khyiris Tonga had a cup of coffee in Chicago, as did Seattle tight end Eric Saubert. Leslie Frazier is the Seahawks assistant head coach, and he has a shot at a third ring. Former Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown got all the ‘Flus stink off him and is New England’s tight ends coach/passing game coordinator.

    Our other question this week is whether or not you believe the Chicago Bears are a legit Super Bowl contender next season. They got the head coach and quarterback figured out, and are coming off a division title and a Wild Card win, so do you think this team is on the upswing enough to be in an honest-to-goodness Super Bowl window?

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    Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bears fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

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  • Rutgers Football Recruiting Updates: Early February 2026

    Rutgers Football Recruiting Updates: Early February 2026

    The 2027 recruiting class is starting to heat up, as Rutgers has already landed 2027 Tight End Sydney Padilla from West Orange High School. The Scarlet Knights have put their best foot forward in their attempt to land several other athletes as well, hoping to round out the class with high-end talent that fills areas of need.

    Most players in the class of 2027 aren’t close to picking which school they would want to go to. While a lot of them have gone on unofficial visits to schools, Rutgers first official visit weekend for the class likely won’t be until the last weekend of May, as it has been in years past.

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    So far, Rutgers has extended 77 scholarship offers, according to 247sports. A few of the athletes they have offered have already committed elsewhere, but a large majority remain uncommitted.

    247sports ranks athletes’ supposed interest in Rutgers and their chances of committing on a cool-to-warm scale. Since it is very early in the recruitment cycle, many athletes are still cool on Rutgers, but two are currently listed as warm. Esa Wittingburg, a 6-foot-3, 230-pound EDGE from East Orange High School, and Terrance Smith, a 6-foot-6, 260-pound four-star interior offensive lineman, are the two who are currently listed as warm according to 247sports. Wittingburg received his offer when Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano visited his school during an in-school visit.

    The Knights’ coaching staff seems very interested in two four-star quarterback recruits from Illinois, Israel Abrams and Jake Nawrot. Coordinators rarely recruit in person; however, Rutgers OC Kirk Ciarrocca felt the need to fly out and visit both of these players. They have also recently extended an offer to quarterback Kevin Verpeale, a three-star Florida native who is currently committed to Pittsburgh.

    In addition to the quarterbacks,…

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