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Quinyon Mitchell picks off Jayden Daniels!
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January 27, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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Quinyon Mitchell covered Terry McLaurin on 75% of his routes today.
• 1 Reception
• 7 Yards
• 1 INT
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• 1 Reception
• 7 Yards
• 1 INT
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#FlyEaglesFly | #GoBirds
January 27, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Quinyon Mitchell covered Terry McLaurin on 75% of his routes today.
• 1 Reception
• 7 Yards
• 1 INT
Lockdown 🔒
#FlyEaglesFly | #GoBirds
• 1 Reception
• 7 Yards
• 1 INT
Lockdown 🔒
#FlyEaglesFly | #GoBirds
"The uncertainly starts with (Kendall) Fuller, whose first season with the Dolphins after signing a two-year deal last spring was solid for the most part but included some troubling injuries."
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Cornerback a Low-Key Major Need for Dolphins
When folks start discussing the current needs for the Miami Dolphins, the offensive line invariably will come up, as will the defensive line and the safety posi
www.si.com
January 27, 2025 at 7:25 AM
"The uncertainly starts with (Kendall) Fuller, whose first season with the Dolphins after signing a two-year deal last spring was solid for the most part but included some troubling injuries."
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"Buckley, a Mississippi native, has been a cornerbacks coach at several stops, including Akron, Louisville, Mississippi State and Ole Miss."
www.jsonline.com/story/sports...
www.jsonline.com/story/sports...
Former Green Bay Packers cornerback Terrell Buckley now a Division I head coach
Former Packers cornerback Terrell Buckley, the No. 5 pick in the 1992 NFL Draft, has landed a head-coaching job in college football.
www.jsonline.com
January 27, 2025 at 7:22 AM
"Buckley, a Mississippi native, has been a cornerbacks coach at several stops, including Akron, Louisville, Mississippi State and Ole Miss."
www.jsonline.com/story/sports...
www.jsonline.com/story/sports...
"Jackson was 15 days away from reporting for his first NFL training camp. Jackson joined the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the NFL Draft from Oregon, where the cornerback played in 2023 after spending the previous two seasons at Alabama."
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Arrest made in death of former Alabama cornerback
More than six months after the wreck that killed the Minnesota Vikings’ Khyree Jackson, a 23-year-old woman is in custody in connection with the fatal accident.
www.al.com
January 27, 2025 at 7:20 AM
"Jackson was 15 days away from reporting for his first NFL training camp. Jackson joined the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the NFL Draft from Oregon, where the cornerback played in 2023 after spending the previous two seasons at Alabama."
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"Cornerback might be the deepest position on either side of the field for the Hoosiers."
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How Indiana’s Football Defense Is Shaping Up For The 2025 Season
Unlike the offense, Indiana’s defense has cornerstone pieces back at nearly every position.
www.si.com
January 27, 2025 at 6:50 AM
"Cornerback might be the deepest position on either side of the field for the Hoosiers."
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www.si.com/college/indi...
"Lou Anarumo will bring more aggression to a Colts defense that has almost exclusively lived in the Tampa-2/Seattle Cover-3 coaching tree since 2000. One way that he will bring more aggression to the defense is an increased use of man coverage."
www.si.com/nfl/colts/ne...
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Expect Colts to Play More Man Coverage in 2025
The Indianapolis Colts' defense should see a major shift in man coverage usage in 2025.
www.si.com
January 27, 2025 at 6:49 AM
"Lou Anarumo will bring more aggression to a Colts defense that has almost exclusively lived in the Tampa-2/Seattle Cover-3 coaching tree since 2000. One way that he will bring more aggression to the defense is an increased use of man coverage."
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"Glenn is a former first-round pick of the Jets (12th overall in 1994) who played eight of his 12 pro seasons with New York and earned two of his three career Pro Bowl selections at cornerback with the Jets."
www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/why...
www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/why...
Why Jets made the right head coach hire in Aaron Glenn; what's next, including Aaron Rodgers decision
New York hired one of the 2025 coaching carousel's top candidates, but they still have plenty of big decisions remaining
www.cbssports.com
January 23, 2025 at 7:42 AM
"Glenn is a former first-round pick of the Jets (12th overall in 1994) who played eight of his 12 pro seasons with New York and earned two of his three career Pro Bowl selections at cornerback with the Jets."
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www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/why...
"By filling the cornerback spot opposite (Patrick) Surtain and doing it in an entertaining manner, (Riley) Moss was a major reason for Denver’s defensive improvement in 2024."
www.9news.com/article/spor...
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www.9news.com
January 23, 2025 at 7:39 AM
"By filling the cornerback spot opposite (Patrick) Surtain and doing it in an entertaining manner, (Riley) Moss was a major reason for Denver’s defensive improvement in 2024."
www.9news.com/article/spor...
www.9news.com/article/spor...
"After starting combine training immediately following his final season at Alabama and then stepping into the NFL and playing 17 games, he's had his foot on the gas for 18 straight months."
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Terrion Arnold: "I'll be the best corner in the league pretty soon"
In Aaron Glenn’s aggressive defense, Arnold played more snaps in man coverage than any cornerback in the NFL – and nearly 100 more than any other rookie corner.
www.audacy.com
January 23, 2025 at 7:38 AM
"After starting combine training immediately following his final season at Alabama and then stepping into the NFL and playing 17 games, he's had his foot on the gas for 18 straight months."
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"Following the end of the season, Stingley was asked about his future. He made it clear that he wants to play for Houston and retire with the team as well."
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Houston Texans Star DB Doesn't Hold Back About Future
The Houston Texans may have seen their season end over the weekend, but they can keep their chins up following what was an impressive run despite dealing with mulitple injuries to key players.Derek Stingley Jr. has become an elite star at the cornerback position. There are plenty of other top-tier building blocks for the Texans to work with moving forward.With that being said, the offseason will bring quite a few decisions that need to be made. Houston has some players that they could ...
www.kxan.com
January 23, 2025 at 7:36 AM
"Following the end of the season, Stingley was asked about his future. He made it clear that he wants to play for Houston and retire with the team as well."
www.kxan.com/sports/sport...
www.kxan.com/sports/sport...
"(Coach) Toerper said Jake’s playing career epitomizes the strength of Bombers football, providing a glimpse into what it takes to build a successful football career."
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Like father like son, senior defensive back earns All-American nod
With his recent First Team All-American selection, senior defensive back Jake Connolly followed in the footsteps of his father, Scott Connolly ʼ96, who earned his All-American selection in 1995. The C...
theithacan.org
January 23, 2025 at 7:35 AM
"(Coach) Toerper said Jake’s playing career epitomizes the strength of Bombers football, providing a glimpse into what it takes to build a successful football career."
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theithacan.org/58736/sports...
"In these rankings, I’ve tried to gauge which classes are best set up to make an impact in 2025. Talent and experience matter."
lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/2025/01/22/c...
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Top 5 defensive back transfer portal classes: Where does LSU rank?
These five teams did the most to address their secondaries in the transfer portal. Where does LSU rank?
lsutigerswire.usatoday.com
January 23, 2025 at 7:31 AM
"In these rankings, I’ve tried to gauge which classes are best set up to make an impact in 2025. Talent and experience matter."
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"A former NFL safety for eight seasons with six different teams, Manuel, 45, played in a Super Bowl loss with the Seahawks after the 2005 season and was a defensive assistant for the Seahawks in a Super Bowl victory after the 2013 season."
nypost.com/2025/01/22/s...
nypost.com/2025/01/22/s...
Giants hire Jets’ Marquand Manuel as new defensive backs coach
One week after firing two assistant coaches on the defensive side of the ball, the Giants made a hiring.
nypost.com
January 23, 2025 at 7:06 AM
"A former NFL safety for eight seasons with six different teams, Manuel, 45, played in a Super Bowl loss with the Seahawks after the 2005 season and was a defensive assistant for the Seahawks in a Super Bowl victory after the 2013 season."
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Sainristil picks off Goff in the end zone
January 19, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Sainristil picks off Goff in the end zone
"McCoy had 44 tackles, four interceptions and nine pass breakups in 2024. And his 90.3 coverage grade by Pro Football Focus ranked fifth nationally and second in the SEC among cornerbacks during the regular season."
www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
Tennessee football All-American cornerback Jermod McCoy suffers torn ACL
Jermod McCoy earned All-America and All-SEC honors in the 2024 season as one of college football's best cornerbacks.
www.knoxnews.com
January 22, 2025 at 9:22 AM
"McCoy had 44 tackles, four interceptions and nine pass breakups in 2024. And his 90.3 coverage grade by Pro Football Focus ranked fifth nationally and second in the SEC among cornerbacks during the regular season."
www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
NFL free agent rankings: Cornerbacks
Take a look at the free agents at the cornerback position.
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January 22, 2025 at 9:21 AM
"While Denzel Ward was completely solid this past season, essentially no other cornerback stood out amongst the pack - and that's an issue for the Browns in 2025."
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How can the Browns fix their cornerback woes in 2025 offseason?
MJ Emerson and Greg Newsome II were lackluster in 2024
dawgpounddaily.com
January 22, 2025 at 9:19 AM
"While Denzel Ward was completely solid this past season, essentially no other cornerback stood out amongst the pack - and that's an issue for the Browns in 2025."
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dawgpounddaily.com/how-can-the-...
"Hunter was the best at his positions on both sides of the ball, putting himself in pole position to be a top selection in the draft."
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75% of NFL Coaches Quizzed Tab Travis Hunter as a CB
Travis Hunter was a unicorn for the Colorado Buffaloes. Can he, or will he be able to, continue that at the next level?
collegefootballnetwork.com
January 22, 2025 at 9:18 AM
"Hunter was the best at his positions on both sides of the ball, putting himself in pole position to be a top selection in the draft."
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K'Waun Williams - 8 years in the NFL with the Browns, Niners and Broncos. Pitt alum. 5 career interceptions, 11 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries, 8 sacks
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Ex-Broncos cornerback expected to retire from NFL
Former Broncos CB K’Waun Williams is expected to retire after sitting out the 2024 season, according to The Denver Gazette.
broncoswire.usatoday.com
January 22, 2025 at 9:17 AM
K'Waun Williams - 8 years in the NFL with the Browns, Niners and Broncos. Pitt alum. 5 career interceptions, 11 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries, 8 sacks
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"The league suspended the 32-year-old after he tested positive for Amfetamine, a drug commonly prescribed to treat ADHD. ... The union claimed Purifoy tested positive for Adderall (which contains Amfetamine) in August and a psychologist confirmed his ADHD diagnosis."
3downnation.com/2025/01/20/c...
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CFLPA 'strongly protests' DB Loucheiz Purifoy's recent CFL suspension
The Canadian Football League Players' Association (CFLPA) has voiced strong opposition to the CFL's suspension of veteran defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy.
3downnation.com
January 22, 2025 at 9:14 AM
"The league suspended the 32-year-old after he tested positive for Amfetamine, a drug commonly prescribed to treat ADHD. ... The union claimed Purifoy tested positive for Adderall (which contains Amfetamine) in August and a psychologist confirmed his ADHD diagnosis."
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"Jones started his coaching career as a graduate assistant for the Crimson Tide under Mike Shula in 2003-04. before taking the cornerbacks coach job at Tulsa in 2005. He won an SEC championship as a player for the Crimson Tide in 1999."
www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports...
www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports...
Alabama football adds former Crimson Tide DB, North Carolina assistant to coaching staff
Kalen DeBoer has added another defensive backs coach to defensive coordinator Kane Wommack's team.
www.tuscaloosanews.com
January 22, 2025 at 9:09 AM
"Jones started his coaching career as a graduate assistant for the Crimson Tide under Mike Shula in 2003-04. before taking the cornerbacks coach job at Tulsa in 2005. He won an SEC championship as a player for the Crimson Tide in 1999."
www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports...
www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports...
Ohio State junior safety Sonny Styles records 6 tackles (second-most on the team) and has one of the Buckeyes' two sacks in their national championship game win over Notre Dame.
January 21, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Ohio State junior safety Sonny Styles records 6 tackles (second-most on the team) and has one of the Buckeyes' two sacks in their national championship game win over Notre Dame.
"With the Giants needing more help on the boundary in the secondary, Phillips seems like a cornerstone slot man — and a gem of a pick by Joe Schoen."
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Giants rookie cornerback named their 'secret superstar'
The New York Giants have a core of talented young pieces to build around for the future. Among them is cornerback Dru Phillips who the Giants drafted in the
empiresportsmedia.com
January 21, 2025 at 4:47 AM
"With the Giants needing more help on the boundary in the secondary, Phillips seems like a cornerstone slot man — and a gem of a pick by Joe Schoen."
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