February news updates
NFL
The Chiefs had a bit of a scare leading up to the Super Bowl. The team's barber tested positive for COVID and was notified while cutting the players' hair.
Feb 23 started the franchise tag window. Teams have until March 9 to use the tag on a player
Veteran guard Mike Iupati has retired after 11 seasons.
The Washington Football Team's website is teasing a new identity & team name for the 2022 season
The Cowboys are still hoping to sign a long term deal with Dak Prescott
The NFL is currently negotiating Monday Night Football broadcasting rights and the price is steep
Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr will not be giving up No.11 to new QB Carson Wentz
Some teams do not see a huge talent gap between QB prospects Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson
The Panthers are planning a run at Deshaun Watson
Former WR Vincent Jackson was found dead in a Florida hotel room. His family has donated his brain for CTE research.
The Eagles want competition at quarterback
College
EA Sports is bringing back its heralded NCAA Football video game franchise
Notre Dame will not be featured in the video game until receiving further clarity on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules. Tulane and Northwestern will also not appear.
An Oklahoma WR almost lost his eye in a bar fight.
Oregon starting QB Tyler Shough has transferred to Texas Tech
Deion Sanders won his head coaching debut 53-0
The FCS spring season has begun
The recruiting dead period has been extended through May 31
Tennessee has hired Penn State co-defensive coordinator Tim Banks as its new defensive coordinator
Michigan has hired Ravens RB coach Matt Weiss as its new QB coach
Texas State has yet to sign any high school players this recruiting cycle