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The Chicago Bears have fired general manager Ryan Pace and coach Matt Nagy, hoping new leadership in the front office and on the sideline will lift a struggling franchise.

The Chicago Bears have placed quarterback Justin Fields on the reserve/COVID-19 list, likely sidelining him for the finale and ending his rookie season.

Mackenzie Salmon 'overreacts' to the biggest storylines in the AFC after Week 16 action in the NFL.

The NFL’s oldest rivalry is renewed on Sunday Night Football this week, as Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers look to put themselves into the playoffs when they host Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears. Green Bay comes into Sunday night with a chance to clinch the NFC North. Outside of a loss to the Vikings three weeks ago, and dropping a close one to the Kansas City Chiefs without Rodgers, Green Bay is positioning themselves for another deep postseason run. What: NFL Football (Week 14)Who: 9Chicago Bears (4-8) vs. Green Bay Packers (9-3)When: Sunday, December 12Time: 8:20 p.m. ETWhere: Lambeau Field (Green Bay, Wis.)Channel: NBCStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NFL standings and results here

Justin Fields is set to return to the Chicago Bears’ lineup.

Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields told Insider he can do a full workout with just "bands, a weight rack, and kettlebells." Here's how.

Lions quarterback Jared Goff (oblique) missed last week’s loss against the Cleveland Browns, with Tim Boyle getting his first crack at starting in the league. Bears quarterback Justin Fields (ribs) left last week’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens, with veteran Andy Dalton finishing the game. The NFL Network reports Dalton is expected to start on Thanksgiving, with the turnaround for Fields and his ribs being too quick. Series history: The Bears lead the all-time series 103-75-5, winning six of the last seven against the Lions. See below for the five most recent results:2021 -- Bears 24, Lions 14 (Week 4 in Chicago)2020 -- Lions 34, Bears 302020 -- Bears 27, Lions 232019 -- Bears 24, Lions 20 (Thanksgiving)2019 -- Bears 20, Lions 13

Dan Campbell knows he can’t afford to be picky.

The Ravens, coming off a disappointing loss, face a Bears team that's seeing improvement from its young quarterback.

Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields nearly had his moment in the spotlight on “Monday Night Football,” as he almost led his team to a comeback victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Chris Boswell's 40-yard field goal with 26 seconds left lifted the Pittsburgh Steelers past the Chicago Bears 29-27.

Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers are try to jump up into second, or even first, in their division. After earning a key division win over the Cleveland Browns last week, Pittsburgh is 4-3, good for third in the AFC North, 1.5 games back of the division-leading Baltimore Ravens. Watch the NFL on FuboTV (7-day free trial)Chicago has certainly had a roller coaster of a start to their season. What: NFL Football (Week 9)Who: Chicago Bears (3-5) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3)When: Monday, November 8Time: 8:15 p.m. ETWhere: Heinz Field (Pittsburgh, Pa.)Channel: ESPNStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NFL standings and results here

ALLEN PARK -- If these NFC North roundups are starting to get repetitive, blame Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. Those Packers were the division’s lone winners in Week 8, beating the previously undefeated Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night. Dillon (16 carries for 78 yards) and Aaron Jones (15 attempts for 59 yards) leading an efficient rushing attack. Kirk Cousins led a toothless attack out of the team’s bye week, finishing 23 of 35 for only 184 yards and one touchdown. Detroit LionsThe Detroit Lions head into their bye week as the league’s last remaining winless team, fresh off the team’s worst showing of the season.

In a late-afternoon battle on Sunday, the Chicago Bears head down to Florida to meet with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. One team is poised for another deep postseason run, the other is trying to keep pace in the NFC playoff push. Chicago has been historically good against Tampa, and have done well against them recently. What: NFL Football (Week 7)Who: Chicago Bears (3-3) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-1)When: Sunday, October 24Time: 4:25 p.m. ETWhere: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Fla.)Channel: CBSStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, Paramount+Check out the NFL standings and results on NFL.com

The Bears, who are slowly rolling out the offense for their young quarterback, will struggle to match up with the Bucs, especially with Tom Brady in top form.

Tom Brady will soon add another record to his tally. That’s when the 44-year-old Brady will go head-to-head with Bears rookie QB Justin Fields, who is 22. According to ProFootballTalk, the 22-year difference will set a new NFL record for the largest age gap between starting quarterbacks. The previous record was Tom Brady vs. Mac Jones three weeks ago. RELATED: Tom Brady is ‘most-hated’ NFL player in 36 states, Michigan picks Aaron RodgersThe previous record for the largest age gap between starting quarterbacks was set last year, when Brady and the Buccaneers played Justin Herbert and the Chargers.

ALLEN PARK -- The Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings won in Week 5, with the winless Detroit Lions sinking further into the NFC North’s cellar. If all of that wasn’t enough, the team also received more rough injury news, with receiver Quintez Cephus breaking his collarbone. Lions quarterback Jared Goff failed to protect the ball in Sunday’s loss to the Vikings, throwing an interception and losing a fumble on Minnesota’s side of the field. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 27 of 39 passes for 344 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. Minnesota VikingsMinnesota avoided disaster against the winless Lions, with the Vikings winning 19-17 at the buzzer.

On Sunday, one team who is coming off a win over a division rival goes up against team looking to bounce back after their suffering their first loss of the season, as the Las Vegas Raiders prepare to host the Chicago Bears. The Bears are starting to feel a little bit confident following their second win of the season last Sunday, when they pulled out a 24-14 win over the Detroit Lions. Las Vegas is coming off its first loss of the season, as fans are starting to realize the AFC West might just be the division to watch this season. Las Vegas’s defense will have to be much better on Sunday, after almost giving up 400 yards of offense to L.A.What: NFL Football (Week 5)Who: Chicago Bears (2-2) vs. Las Vegas Raiders (3-1)When: Sunday, October 10Time: 4:05 p.m. ETWhere: Allegiant Stadium (Paradise, Nev.)Channel: CBSStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, Paramount+Check out the NFL standings and results on NFL.com

After resisting the move in the past Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy has made Justin Fields his first-string quarterback going forward and has moved Andy Dalton into the backup role.

The Andy Dalton era in Chicago is over for now. Bears coach Matt Nagy said Wednesday that rookie Justin Fields would be the team’s starting quarterback moving forward. It’s a move that many in Chicago have clamored for since he was drafted out of Ohio State with the 11th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Fields, who played in the National Championship game while at Ohio State, is no stranger to big games. Nagy said Field’s performance against the Lions contributed to the decision to make him the starting quarterback moving forward.

ALLEN PARK -- The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears won last week, with the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings losing ahead of their Week 5 showdown at U.S. Bank Stadium. They started slow, dug a hole and found a way to make it entertaining in the final frame against all odds. Dalvin Cook played through an ankle injury after missing Week 3′s game, running nine times for only 34 yards last week. Rodgers completed 20 of 36 passes for 248 yards with two touchdowns, with strong efforts on the ground from A.J. NFC North standings through four weeksPackers -- 3-1 Next: at BengalsBears -- 2-2 Next: at RaidersVikings -- 1-3 Next: vs. LionsLions -- 0-4 Next: at Vikings

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions head into another matchup considered strong underdogs, this time for their trip to face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5. Oddsmakers have the Lions (0-4) considered seven- and 7.5-point underdogs against the Vikings (1-3), with an over/under total of 49.5 points. As if that wasn’t enough of a gut punch, the Lions lost edge defender Romeo Okwara to an Achilles injury for the season. I mean look, I’m prepared for -- I was prepared for however it flowed,” Campbell said of the rough start. No, I mean look --yeah, I would love to be 4-0 right now, but I’m not -- look, I’m still not discouraged.

But when he took the podium last Sunday, just minutes after the Detroit Lions were beaten in extraordinary fashion, the quarterback clearly had something to say. Rookie quarterback Justin Fields completed just six passes in that game, took nine sacks and net just 1 yard passing in his first NFL start. It was a big one too, separating Justin Fields from the football late in the fourth quarter. A couple plays later, Harris took another bad path to the football and was beaten by Fields for a third-down pickup on the ground. Then they got together again for another score in the fourth quarter, a 25-yard rip up the right seam.

CHICAGO -- The Detroit Lions flew across Lake Michigan looking to break the second-longest losing streak in the NFL. Instead, they’re continuing to show why they’re winless while falling behind 14-0 on Sunday against the struggling Bears at Soldier Field. The Lions allowed touchdowns on their first two defensive series, sandwiched by one of the ugliest turnovers you’ll ever see. It all happened inside the Bears’ 10-yard line. For those scoring at home, that’s three trips inside the 10-yard line in a single half, and zero points to show for it.

CHICAGO -- The Detroit Lions are about to get a nice, long look at the quarterback they passed on in the NFL draft. The Chicago Bears are going to start rookie quarterback Justin Fields on Sunday against the Detroit Lions, after scratching opening-day starter Andy Dalton due to a bone bruise in his left knee. Fields net just 1 passing yard all day in a brutal 26-6 loss to Cleveland in his first NFL start. Fields is a special talent, which is why he was under consideration for a top-10 pick in the NFL draft. Fields slipped four more spots in the draft before Chicago took him at 11th overall.

The Detroit Lions are back on the road and inside the division for a Week 4 matchup with the Chicago Bears from Soldier Field. Chicago (1-2) is expected to roll with rookie quarterback Justin Fields in this one. This post will update with drive summaries, analysis, injury updates, photos and more throughout the game. Hit the refresh button to keep up and make sure to follow MLive’s Detroit Lions reporters on Twitter -- @BenjaminSRaven and @kmeinke. How to watch Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears: Everything you need to know heading into Week 42021 Team statsDVOA offensive ranking: Lions 22nd | Bears 31stDVOA defensive ranking: Lions 31st | Bears 9thNet yards gained per passing attempt: Lions 5.7 (23rd) | Bears 2.7 (32nd)Rushing yards per attempt: Lions 4.5 (9th) | Bears 4.2 (14th)Points per game: Lions 22.3 (19th) | Bears 13.3 (31st)Points allowed per game: Lions 31.7 (31st) | Bears 25.7 (19th)Net yards allowed per passing attempt: Lions 8.8 (32nd) | Bears 7.1 (21st)Rushing yards allowed per attempt: Lions 4.2 (16th) | Bears 4.2 (16th)Takeaways: Lions 3 | Bears 4

The Chicago Bears made the Super Bowl Shuffle famous. Right now, they're known more for their quarterback shuffle.

The Chicago Bears say rookie quarterback Justin Fields will start against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

The Detroit Lions are on the road for an NFC North showdown with the Chicago Bears in Week 4. Latest line: Lions +3 (over/under 41 points)HOW TO WATCH (How to watch, stream, listen to every Detroit Lions game in 2021 NFL season)TV network: FOX(For additional viewing options, click here.) Detroit Lions have prime chance to keep pass rush rolling against Chicago’s beat-up offensive lineEven without Flowers, this is an ideal matchup for Detroit’s pass rush to keep it rolling. Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears: Matchups to watch, key questions heading into Week 4This post looks at the matchups between Frank Ragnow and Akiem Hicks, Allen Robinson and Amani Oruwariye while we try to answer some key questions. Anthony Lynn on USC rumors: ‘My focus is 1,000,000% right here with the Detroit Lions’“My focus is 1,000,000% right here with the Detroit Lions,” Lions offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn said of those USC rumors.

The Browns have now won back-to-back games, and come into Minneapolis with a 2-1 record. After beating the Houston Texans in week two, they hosted the Chicago Bears last Sunday and put on quite the defensive performance. Similar to the Browns, they were led by their kicker, as Greg Joseph’s three field goals helped distance Minnesota from Seattle in their 30-17 win. What: NFL Football (Week 4)Who: Cleveland Browns (2-1) vs. Minnesota Vikings (1-2)When: Sunday, October 3Time: 1:00 p.m. ETWhere: U.S. Bank Stadium (Minneapolis, Minn.)Channel: CBSStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, Paramount+Check out the NFL standings and results on NFL.com

It has been a week, but the Lions’ 19-17 loss the Baltimore Ravens is still mind-boggling to some fans, especially how it ended. After losing as a result of a record-breaking Justin Tucker field goal, the Lions are now 0-3 heading into their second divisional game of the season with Chicago. The Bears have gone 102-75-5 all-time against Detroit, while the teams split the regular season series in 2020. What: NFL Football (Week 4)Who: Detroit Lions (0-3) vs. Chicago Bears (1-2)When: Sunday, October 3Time: 1:00 p.m. ETWhere: Soldier Field (Chicago, Ill.)Channel: FOXStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, Paramount+Check out the NFL standings and results on NFL.com

The Bears and Vikings fight to stay relevant in the NFC North, while the Packers have the opportunity to create some separation in the standings.

It’s tough, and I remember my transition was hard and you’re learning a lot, you’re learning on the fly and I remember they always ask you, ‘Are you ready to play? Are you ready to play?’ No, you’re never ready to play as a rookie.”Goff would know. Goff knew he wasn’t ready, and appreciated Fisher leaving him on the bench for as long as he did. Goff completed just 54.6% of his passes, averaged 5.3 yards per attempt, and threw five touchdowns to seven interceptions. “Certainly, Fields is going to play some,” Lions head coach Dan Campbell said.

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions (0-3) are looking for their first win of the season on Sunday when they head to Chicago to face the Bears (1-2) at Soldier Field. Yes, Detroit has serious offensive problems, especially in the passing game. It remains unclear whether Dalton, Fields or Nick Foles will get the start against Detroit. They still haven’t won since beating, you guessed it, the Bears at Soldier Field last year. That was their first game after firing Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn, and Detroit still hasn’t won since, dropping seven straight.

The Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings enjoyed impressive wins, while the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears slipped into despair coming out of Week 3. Detroit lost 19-17 to the Ravens, with Tucker nailing an NFL record 66-yard field goal at the buzzer. Bears coach Matt Nagy said Fields, Andy Dalton and Nick Foles are in the discussion to start against the Lions. Cook was a late inactive last weekend, with his ankle worth monitoring through the week, especially after Mattison’s showing. NFC North standings after Week 3Packers -- 2-1 Next: vs. SteelersBears -- 1-2 Next: vs. LionsVikings -- 1-2 Next: vs. BrownsLions -- 0-3 Next: at Bears

ALLEN PARK -- The Chicago Bears delivered one of the worst offensive showings in recent league history last week. Still, the Bears remain three-point favorites heading into their Week 4 matchup with the Detroit Lions. Chicago (1-2) lost 26-6 to the Cleveland Browns, with prized rookie quarterback Justin Fields starting for the first time. He was sacked nine times for a loss of 67 yards, bringing Chicago’s net passing total for the game to 1 yard. The Lions (0-3) found a new way to lose last week, getting beat by an NFL record 66-yard field goal at the buzzer.

A historically bad effort by the Chicago offense has coach Matt Nagy rethinking his approach after only the third week of the season. It could all lead to a change in who calls the plays or even who the quarterback is as the Bears prepare to face the Detroit Lions on Sunday at Soldier Field. “Again, just to keep it super simple, everything’s on the table,” Nagy said.

Myles Garrett made a franchise record 4 1/2 sacks on Justin Fields and Cleveland brought down Chicago’s rookie quarterback nine times while harassing him throughout his first NFL start as the Browns thumped the Bears 26-6.

An anticipated matchup between two young quarterbacks takes place near the banks of Lake Erie, as Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns play host to the Chicago Bears, and their rookie quarterback Justin Fields. Watch the NFL on FuboTV (7-day free trial)Cleveland came into the season with high expecations after last season’s performance. The Browns have won nine of those contests, but the Bears have won the last three, including a 20-3 drubbing of Cleveland in their last meeting back in 2017. What: NFL Football (Week 3)Who: Chicago Bears (1-1) vs. Cleveland Browns (1-1)When: Sunday, September 26Time: 1:00 p.m. ETWhere: FirstEnergy Stadium (Cleveland, Ohio)Channel: FOXStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NFL standings and results here

Matt Ryan has watched Joe Montana, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady switch teams, so he knows there’s a possibility he won’t finish his career with the Atlanta Falcons.

The AFC North is shaping up to be extremely competitive, with the Ravens, Bengals, Browns, and Steelers all splitting their first two games.

Justin Fields is set to make his first start for the Chicago Bears.

The NFL has the first 14-11 halftime score in its 102 seasons.

Matthew Stafford passed for 321 yards and three touchdowns in a dynamic debut for the Los Angeles Rams.

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ALLEN PARK -- Breshad Perriman has reportedly found a new home, one that will allow him to play the team that cut him before the season twice, signing a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears per ESPN. Perriman signed with the Detroit Lions in free agency, with nearly all of his $2.5 million salary guaranteed. The Lions then kept six receivers on their initial 53-man roster, trading for Trinity Benson, keeping former lacrosse pro and offseason standout Tom Kennedy. Chicago’s receiver room is headlined by Allen Robinson and Darnell Mooney, with Rodney Adams, Damiere Bryd and Marquise Goodwin also making the 53-man roster. The Bears also claimed receiver Nsimba Webster off waivers via the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday.

New quarterbacks are leading last year's College Football Playoff teams.

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What does your dream college football road trip look like.

The Denver Broncos are going with Teddy Bridgewater over Drew Lock as their starting quarterback.

Justin Fields outshined his fellow first-round quarterbacks in their preseason openers.

The Chicago Bears are now without both of their top two draft picks. Coach Matt Nagy on Wednesday said quarterback Justin Fields was out of practice due to a groin injury, while second-round pick, offensive lineman Teven Jenkins, was facing back surgery. The injury to Fields is considered minor but Jenkins has been out all of training camp after suffering back injury symptoms during the four days rookies were allowed to practice just before the start of regular training camp.

Rookie quarterback Justin Fields came off the bench in the second quarter and rallied the Chicago Bears from a 13-0 deficit to a 20-13 win over the Miami Dolphins at Soldier Field to start each team's preseason.

— For years, the Michigan football program has been criticized for its perceived lackadaisical approach to the rivalry with Ohio State. “It’s about stacking today and having a purpose, and our purpose is to beat Ohio State,” senior linebacker Josh Ross said. Meanwhile, Ohio State was picked to win the division and its fifth straight conference championship. It’s going to be a good one.”Added Hutchinson: “If we plan for Ohio State, we can beat any team. Ohio State has been consistently in the Big Ten championship.

The Chicago Bears have signed first-round draft pick Justin Fields to a four-year contract.

The Chicago area celebrates Memorial Day on May 31, 2021.

Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy will participate virtually in the team’s rookie minicamp this weekend rather than in person because a close contact tested positive for COVID-19.

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions will open the 2021 campaign hosting the San Francisco 49ers, a familiar opponent for new quarterback Jared Goff. Detroit landed back on the prime-time slate this season, drawing the Green Bay Packers for Monday Night Football in Week 2. They’ll host the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving, the third time in four years that matchup has happened on turkey day. The bye comes a little later this season, landing on Week 9 after hosting the Philadelphia Eagles. The Lions will also face the last-place teams from the NFC South, NFC East and AFC West.

History dictates that it’s likely at least a couple of the five first-round quarterbacks won’t fulfill the hopes of the teams that drafted them.

The Bears weren’t done moving around, moving up on Day 2 to grab a piece for their offensive line. Teven Jenkins in Round 2 is fantastic value before even considering the Bears landed Justin Fields outside of the top 10. Losers:The Green Bay Packers: The Packers lost before the weekend started, with the drama concerning Aaron Rodgers’s future dominating headlines. We remain committed to Aaron in 2021 and beyond.”Vikings QB Kirk Cousins: There is nothing like an early third-round quarterback pick to put a little heat on the expensive, much-maligned starter two years from free agency. They landed Darrisaw at Pick 23, securing Picks 23, 66 and 86 from the New York Jets in the process.

Chicago jumped to Pick 11 on Day 1, grabbing Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields in the process. This time around, the Bears moved up to grab Oklahoma State offensive lineman Teven Jenkins, a popular mock pick for the team at Pick 20. NFC North roundup: Chicago Bears trade up for Ohio State QB Justin Fields on Day 1 of NFL draftSee below for a look around the NFC North:Chicago BearsRound 2, Pick 39: Oklahoma State OL Teven JenkinsThe Bears remained aggressive on Day 2, moving up to Pick 39 for Oklahoma State offensive lineman Teven Jenkins. So, that’s a potential franchise quarterback on Day 1 in Justin Fields, then a tackle most had mocked in the back half of the first round on Day 2. Green Bay PackersRound 2, Pick 62: Ohio State OL Josh MyersRound 3, Pick 85: Clemson WR Amari RodgersGreen Bay went with Ohio State center Josh Myers at Pick 62, adding some experienced beef to the middle of its offensive line.

Not much changed on the second night of the NFL draft.

Steelers and Patriots picks were among several surprising selections during Thursday's first round of the NFL draft in Cleveland.

Steelers and Patriots picks were among several surprising selections during Thursday's first round of the NFL draft in Cleveland.

Bears moved up to take Justin Fields at No. 11 in the NFL draft, trying to make up for lost ground at QB since passing on Patrick Mahomes in 2017.

The Chicago Bears confidently announced that Andy Dalton was their starter last month when they signed him to a one-year contract but did they speak too soon?

Despite rumors of the Detroit Lions trading the seventh overall pick, they decided to hang onto it and select Oregon offensive tackle Penei Sewell. NEW STORY ON MLIVE: NFL draft analyst: Detroit Lions’ pick Penei Sewell has Hall of Fame potential10:00 p.m. -- The Los Angeles Chargers give Justin Herbert some protection, selecting Northwestern offensive tackle Rashawn Slater. 1 overall pick. The Detroit Lions pick at one of the most influential spots in the draft at No. The Lions pick isn’t the only big storyline for Michiganders during the first round.

The 2021 NFL draft begins Thursday, and beyond the first couple of picks, nobody is sure what to expect.

Editor’s note: With the seventh overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, the Detroit Lions select ... a receiver? Pro Football Focus reports Waddle averaged 9.8 yards after the catch during his career, the most among all Power 5 receivers since 2014. Why he makes senseJaylen Waddle made sense for the Detroit Lions before the team remodeled their receiver room with athletic pass-catchers. He’s going to take a lot of pressure off the quarterback. He’s going to have an influence on the run game, as well.

ALLEN PARK -- With the seventh overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, the Detroit Lions select ... yet another quarterback? Which no NFL team has never done during draft season. Detroit Lions: Ohio State QB Justin FieldsThis could be a trade situation with a team like the Patriots or Bears. Carolina Panthers: Alabama WR DeVonta SmithThe Panthers do need offensive line help, and they could have anyone they want here. Slater, Taylor Decker and Frank Ragnow could bring balance and stability to the Lions’ offensive line for years to come.

Nine of the 14 Big Ten football teams appear set at quarterback heading into the fall.

Detroit’s pick, if it sits on the pick, will almost certainly come from that list. Pro Football Focus graded Parsons with the second-highest mark against the run and third-highest tackling grade in the nation that season. He wasn’t asked to do much in coverage at Penn State, but that athletic ability instills some confidence in his ability to keep up in the open field. The Penn State linebacker also ran into some off-field problems at Penn State, creating another aspect of the evaluation for a new regime. He’s big, fast and had elite production in two seasons at Penn State.

The Detroit Lions are in a good spot ahead of this year’s NFL Draft.

Ohio State coach Ryan Day says the quarterback competition featuring three candidates will carry over into fall camp.

ALLEN PARK -- Penei Sewell’s name continues to get mocked to the Detroit Lions despite the three top wide receivers remaining the favorites at Pick 7 less than two weeks until the NFL draft. Despite this, it’s hard to ignore the number of voices and the logic behind sending Sewell to Detroit. Related: How did last week’s trades impact the Detroit Lions and Pick 7? Sewell measured in at 6-foot-4, 331 pounds at his pro day, running a 5.09-second 40-yard dash and bench-pressing 225 pounds 30 times with new Lions offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn in attendance. Adding Sewell to that mix could give the Lions one of the more desirable offensive lines in the NFL.

Major college football and basketball players will be permitted to transfer one time before graduating without being required to sit out a year of competition starting next season.

ALLEN PARK -- ESPN’s Mel Kiper has the Detroit Lions staying put at Pick 7 for LSU wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase in his latest mock draft. He had the Lions stay put and go receiver despite Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields still being on the board. He did mock a trade inside the top 10, having the Miami Dolphins trade with the Atlanta Falcons to Pick 4 for Florida playmaker Kyle Pitts. Chase has been described as the potential “home run” scenario for the Lions at Pick 7, for what it’s worth. “Trey Flowers hasn’t lived up to his free-agent price tag, and the Lions’ pass rush as a whole has disappointed the last two seasons,” Kiper writes.

ALLEN PARK -- The Denver Broncos, who pick two spots behind the Detroit Lions in this month’s draft, reportedly dipped their toes into the Matthew Stafford trade waters earlier this offseason. Albert Breer reports the Broncos offered Pick 9 in this year’s draft for Stafford and Detroit’s second-rounder (Pick 41) in return. The Broncos pick two spots behind the Lions and have remained a popular trade partner through mock draft season. McShay mocked Alabama receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Lions at Pick 7, with both Lance and Fields still on the board. So, the quarterback position is very important, and if the value’s there and the right guy’s there, he’d be in heavy consideration.

ALLEN PARK -- Jared Goff’s presence and his restructured contract hasn’t eliminated the idea of sending a quarterback to the Detroit Lions at Pick 7. NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah released his third mock draft of the offseason, sending Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields to the Lions without a trade back in the order. Last week’s mock draft roundup brought Penei Sewell and Rashawn Slater into focus around these parts. Fields is supremely talented, no matter the usual draft tactics in trying to question his work ethic. Like Smith, Waddle is a little all over the place regarding where he’s mocked.

(AP Photo/Brett Carlsen, File)NEW YORK – Intrigue and uncertainty have surrounded the New York Jets' quarterback situation all offseason. “I’m coming in with my understanding that Sam is the guy,” Davis said during a video conference call. 3 overall pick in 2018, has struggled with inconsistency and injuries during his three seasons with the Jets. “He's the right guy to come in here and turn things around,” Davis said. ... New York signed LB Del'Shawn Phillips, who played in two games last season for Buffalo.

The last NFL event not impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic was the 2020 combine in Indianapolis. A year later, with the 2021 combine canceled, the league has released a list of players who would have merited invitations. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)The last NFL event not impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic was the 2020 combine in Indianapolis. A year later, with the 2021 combine canceled, the league has released a list of players who would have merited invitations. Cornerbacks got the most invitations with 44, including all-Americans Shaun Wade of Ohio State, and Patrick Surtain of national champion Alabama.

FILE - In this Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields passes against Clemson during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)DETROIT – The draft board has likely changed for the Detroit Lions after trading away longtime quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams. The trade won’t be official until after the Super Bowl, but it reportedly includes two future first round picks, a third round pick, and Rams QB Jared Goff. The Lions can cut/trade Goff after next season with little financial ramifications.”AdCBS Sports: Lions trade up to No. 3 to draft QB Justin Fields, Ohio State: “They are within striking distance of landing a top quarterback in the draft but they have to be aggressive.

The next game he plays is for his NFL draft stock, provided the Alabama quarterback's gimpy left ankle is good to go. Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy said the plan is for Jones to dress out and see how his ankle feels. “Just being in that room, I already learned so much about NFL football,” he said. Mond started 44 games for the Aggies, Ehlinger logged 43 starts for the Longhorns,Mond led the Aggies into College Football Playoffs contention in his final season. I just wanted to come and kind of learn more about NFL football and learn a new playbook, which I thought I did a good job with.

National champion Alabama has five players leaving early after beating Ohio State in the CFP title game on Jan. 11, with All-America quarterback Jones and linebacker Dylan Moses both early graduates. The 30 players with college eligibility remaining after completing their degree requirements had to notify the NFL of their intentions for the draft. Players less than four years removed from high school who have not completed a degree need to be granted special entry to the draft by the NFL. Southern California has the most players leaving early for NFL draft eligibility with six. Stanford and Ohio State matched Alabama with five each.

(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Urban Meyer first started thinking about the NFL about a decade ago. “I won’t do that.”Here’s a rundown of Meyer’s first news conference with Jacksonville:— Meyer plans to monitor his health, which was instrumental in him walking away from Florida and Ohio State. It’s something I’m going to watch very closely. We did that at Ohio State. Ohio State is home to those guys now.”___More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL

1 Alabama won the College Football Playoff national championship game 52-24 against No. 7 overall, breaking a tie with Alabama great Paul “Bear” Bryant for the most by a major college coach. “To me this is the ultimate team,” Saban said. “To me this team accomplished more than almost any team," Saban said. “Heaven's knows what he would have done if he played the whole game,” Saban said.

Now the question is will he be able to play in the title game Monday night against Ohio State? “I think you absolutely have to prepare as if he's going to play,” Ohio State defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs said. Ohio State President Kristina M. Johnson posted photos on Twitter showing her visiting with coach Ryan Day and the team in the school's indoor practice facility. WEST COAST EXPORTSThe West Coast will be well represented in the national championship game among the players, if not the football programs themselves. Alabama All-America tailback Najee Harris, Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave and Buckeyes All-America guard Wyatt Davis are all from California.

Ohio State won 49-28. AL.com reported that Ohio State has been in contact with CFP officials about possible player availability problems that could force the game to be delayed. For Ohio State, though, it has been an especially bumpy road. The Big Ten initially canceled the fall football season in August, only to reverse course in September. Ohio State played its final regular-season game and the Big Ten championship game missing more than 20 players for each.

Ohio State won 49-28. “This team, this program, we persevered through so much,” Ohio State running back Trey Sermon said Monday. In addition to Sarkisian's imminent departure, Alabama has to take care of some Heisman Trophy business while preparing for the matchup with Ohio State. Ohio State (7-0) won that meeting en route to the national title. OHIO STATEOverview: Like many teams, Ohio State faced major obstacles during the pandemic.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day hugs quarterback Justin Fields after their win against Clemson in the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans. Ohio State won 49-28. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)Ohio State coach Ryan Day said he expects Justin Fields to play in the College Football Playoff national championship game against Alabama after the quarterback was banged up during the semifinals. Buckeyes running back Trey Sermon took Fields' place on the call. ___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25

Ohio State is back for the first time since winning the inaugural title in the CFP era. After the SEC champion Crimson Tide rolled past Notre Dame 31-14 in a Rose Bowl played deep in the heart of Texas, the No. 3 Buckeyes of the Big Ten beat Clemson 49-28 in the other CFP semifinal at the Sugar Bowl on Friday night. The Tigers were trying, like Alabama, to get to the title game for the fifth time in the seven seasons of the four-team playoff. Alabama was the top seed in the first four-team playoff, but Ohio State beat the Tide 42-35 in the semifinal Sugar Bowl.

And with that, Lawrence’s bid to finish an extraordinary college football career with his second national championship in three seasons slipped away. 2 Clemson in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Sugar Bowl on Friday night. “Obviously they kicked our butt tonight," Lawrence said. Lawrence is one of four finalists, along with Alabama QB Mac Jones, Crimson Tide receiver Davonta Smith and Florida QB Kyle Trask. Still, he'll be remembered as one of the faces of college football — on the field and off — during a tumultuous junior year.

Ohio State won 49-28. 11, where Clemson coach Dabo Swinney placed Ohio State on his ballot in the final regular-season coaches' poll. Ohio State beat the Crimson Tide in the semifinals on the way to the 2014 national championship. “This performance by this team I hope will go down in Ohio State history as a landmark victory,” Day said. Ohio State did not give details about their absences, but all four had played in the Big Ten championship two weeks ago.

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields runs past Clemson defensive tackle Tyler Davis during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)NEW ORLEANS – Clemson starting middle linebacker James Skalski has been ejected from the Sugar Bowl for a tackle that knocked Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields out of the game for one play. Officials concluded that Skalski committed targeting by leading with the crown of his helmet when he hit Fields in the ribs. After that touchdown, Fields was 12 of 13 for 173 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. He entered the Sugar Bowl with 39 tackles, including 3 1/2 tackles for loss and a fumble recovery in eight games.

3 Ohio State (6-0, No. ... Clemson beat Ohio State 29-23 in a Fiesta Bowl CFP semifinal last season. ... All of Clemson's victories over Ohio State have come in bowl games, including the Orange Bowl at the end of the 2013 season and the 1978 Peach Bowl. ... Clemson is making its third Sugar Bowl appearance and is seeking its first Sugar Bowl win. ... Ohio State is making its sixth Sugar Bowl appearance and has won its last three, including a 42-35 triumph over Alabama in the first CFP semifinal on Jan. 1, 2015.

(AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)Alabama teammates Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith along with Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence and Florida’s Kyle Trask have been named finalists for the Heisman Trophy. Jones and Smith are the eighth set of teammates to be finalists together since the tradition started in 1982. Smith is trying to become the first wide receiver to win the Heisman since Michigan's Desmond Howard in 1991. Jones or Smith would become Alabama's third Heisman winner, but first that is not a running back. Iowa State running back Breece Hall was sixth, followed by Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, BYU quarterback Zach Wilson, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book and Florida tight end Kyle Pitts.

Fields led Ohio State to a 6-0 record and the No. 7 Indiana (6-1) to its highest ranking since 1967, knocking off three ranked teams along the way. Its only loss was 42-35 at Ohio State in a game that went down to the final play. u-QB — Justin Fields, Ohio State, 6-3, 228, Jr., Kennesaw, Georgia. C — Josh Myers, Ohio State, 6-5, 312, Jr., Miamisburg, Ohio.

(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)COLUMBUS, Ohio – Shortened schedule and all, Ohio State is headed back to the College Football Playoff and a familiar foe will be waiting. Barta, the Iowa athletic director, said “there was no dissension in the room” over putting Ohio State in. Clemson coach Dabo Sweeney said he wasn't surprised Ohio State got in with fewer games “because that’s what the committee has demonstrated over the past few weeks. We all know Ohio State is an incredibly talented team.”The loss to Clemson in the playoff last year landed hard and lingered for the Buckeyes, Ohio State coach Ryan Day said on ESPN. It'll be different this time with less than two weeks between the conference championship game and the semifinal.

3 Ohio State rally for a 22-10 victory over Northwestern for a fourth consecutive Big Ten championship. It's the first time Ohio State has won four consecutive outright conference crowns. Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields was 12 of 27 with 114 yards and ran 12 times for 35 yards. Ohio State: Whatever happens in the polls this week, the Buckeyes really only care about one thing — making the playoff. Ohio State: Will wait to see if it has earned one of the precious four playoff spots.