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Johnny Manziel participated in a competitive football game for the first time in two years on Saturday. He played quarterback for the South team in the Spring League in Austin, Texas. Manziel played for about two quarters, going 9-of-15 for 83 yards and one touchdown en route to an 11-7 …

Over the past couple of years, the tight end position has taken a backseat in Florida football’s offense. In fact, the last time they played a crucial role was in the championship years. Now with Dan Mullen back, the tight ends are embracing the opportunity to become an essential component …

Florida Gator running backs are learning a new system during spring practice. The new system includes running backs developing their fundamentals, according to Assistant Coach, Running Backs and Special Teams Coordinator Greg Knox. Knox is trying to keep the running backs motivated while they learn the overall concept, scheme and …

The Gators are looking forward to a new season with a new head coach and a mix of old and new players. Now, the Gators are moving forward after the Gators went through a series of changes that kept the team on their toes. With a combo of old and …

NFL changes helmet contact rule. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell looks to for a way to make the game of football more safe for the players by implementing a rule change that prohibits players from lowering their head to initiate contact. “Our focus is how to take the head out of …

Tuesday, all 32 NFL owners unanimously voted to modify the definition of a catch. Specifically, they removed the requirement that a player going to the ground must secure the ball throughout the process of hitting the ground. The owners also voted to make the rule that moved touchbacks to the …

One third-round pick and one cornerback later, the Washington Redskins gained quarterback Alex Smith from the Kansas City Chiefs. The Redskins gave Smith a four-year contract for $94 million which ended the Kirk Cousins Redskins era. Head coach Jay Gruden has been in Orlando this week for the annual NFL …

Odell Beckham Jr.’s future is up in the air. The current understanding of the New York Giants wide receiver debacle is that he will not set foot on the field without a new contract extension with the Giants or any other team. The news came a day after Giants owner …

The NFL draft is around the corner which means that it’s time for teams to make some decisions. For the Jacksonville Jaguars, they are using free-agency to their advantage. The Jags ended the 2017-2018 NFL season by winning their division to clinch a spot in the postseason. Their postseason ended …

Johnny Manziel had everything a college quarterback could want. He won the 2012 Heisman, named 2013 SEC Male Player of the Year and was a two-time All SEC first team.  Then, in 2014, the Cleveland Browns drafted Manziel. However, in 2015 he was cut from the team for poor behavior …