Kaidon Salter’s college football career has been anything but smooth. His path has been a rollercoaster of controversy and production, from a high-profile dismissal at one of the nation’s top programs to a record-setting run at Liberty. Now, he has been handed the keys to one of the most-watched teams in the country, the Colorado … Read more
There were a lot of surprising roster cuts made by the Bucs on Monday to get down to 53 players ahead of the regular season. One of the biggest names not to make the team – literally and figuratively – was undrafted free agent defensive tackle Desmond Watson. Watson, who weighs over 400 pounds, did … Read more
The dream is about to become reality for Mattia Bellucci. The 24-year-old Italian tennis player can barely contain his excitement about stepping onto Arthur Ashe Stadium, where he’ll face Carlos Alcaraz in Wednesday evening’s second-round showdown at the US Open. For a player ranked 65th in the world, this represents the biggest stage of his … Read more
Josh Heupel just got job security through 2030, but Tennessee football fans aren’t exactly throwing a party. The one-year contract extension announced this week has Volunteer Nation split right down the middle. Some see stability in a coach who brought them back from the wilderness. Others? They’re already questioning whether this locks the program into … Read more
Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes have a few major holes to fill heading into the 2025 season. Coach Prime lost the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner, wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter, who will be starring on Sundays for the Jacksonville Jaguars this season. Just as importantly, Sanders’ son and starting quarterback, Shedeur Sanders, left for the … Read more
It took letting go of 37 players, but the Bucs have what they believe are the best 53 players on the roster to begin the 2025 season. With every NFL team needing to get down to 53 players on Tuesday at 4:00 PM ET, Tampa Bay released the full list of who did not make … Read more
The Bucs cut safety Shilo Sanders on Sunday, the day following his ejection from Tampa Bay’s 2025 preseason finale against Buffalo. Sanders was a long shot to make the team, but hurt his chances of even making the practice squad with the second quarter exit on Saturday night. On Tuesday at his press conference … Read more
The Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift engagement isn’t just trending; fans all over the country are finding ways to celebrate, and Kristen Saban’s idea might top them all. The daughter of Alabama coaching legend Nick Saban wants to turn the Super Bowl into Taylor’s ultimate bachelorette party. What happens when a football dynasty crosses paths … Read more
When examining Bucs general manager Jason Licht’s draft history, it is no secret that he has been one of the best in the business, especially in recent years. Going back to the 2020 NFL Draft, Licht has drafted two Pro Bowlers in left tackle Tristan Wirfs and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. and a laundry list … Read more
Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? Email the Funbag. You can also read Drew over at SFGATE, and buy Drew’s books while you’re at it. Today, we’re talking about mice in restaurants, Tulsa, Cracker BarrelGate, and more. Before we get into this week’s bag, I’d be a … Read more