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Former Pittsburgh DT Calijah Kancey ran a 4.67 at the NFL combine, putting himself in rarified air with the performance.

The sixth-year pro was limited to five games during the 2022 season due to a back injury.
The free agent market could add another former Pro Bowler to the ranks in the near future with the Jaguars reportedly looking to move on from cornerback Shaquill Griffin.
Jacksonville is expected to release or attempt to trade Griffin, 27, in the coming days, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Thursday. A free-agent signing in the summer of 2021, Griffin is coming off a 2022 campaign that ended after he sustained a back injury in Week 6.

Lamar Jackson’s negotiation for a new contract seems to be getting worse as the GM’s comments at the scouting combine created more tension within the team.

Georgia defender Nolan Smith turned every head in Indianapolis with his 40-yard dash time on Thursday. NFL executives and fans were also impressed with the ridiculously quick sprint.
As were Smith’s teammates in Athens, who went absolutely bonkers over the run.
Over the course of four seasons with the Bulldogs, Smith recorded 110 total tackles (63 solo) with 12.5 sacks. Although he was listed as a linebacker, Kirby Smart and his staff used the 6-foot-2, 238-pounder all over the field.
Smith lined up on the edge, in the B-gap, in the secondary, everywhere.

Minnesota Golden Gophers’ Dawson Garcia threw an alley-oop pass to Pharrel Payne for the massive two-handed jam against Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the first half.

Boger called NFL games for 19 seasons and oversaw officiating for Super Bowl XLVII between the Ravens and 49ers

Clifford Omoruyi got up and threw down a WILD jam to help the Rutgers Scarlet Knights extend their first-half lead against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Minnesota Golden Gophers’ Pharrel Payne rattled the rim with a massive put-back dunk against Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

Milwaukee has reportedly emerged as the favorite to land the veteran guard.
The Bucks have reportedly emerged as the favorite to land free agent guard Goran Dragić, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
The news concerning Dragić comes three days after the Bulls decided to waive the 36-year-old guard. The 2018 NBA All-Star will reportedly meet with the Bucks on Friday, per Wojnarowski.
Milwaukee, who attempted to sign Dragić before he signed with the Nets last year, will get another chance to land the veteran guard. With the Bulls this season, Dragić averaged 6.1 points and 2.

Kansas City could have flexibility to pay up due to some rookie deals in key spots. Plus, more on another standout Pitt DL and a pair of Georgia defensive stars.
INDIANAPOLIS—With things moving down to the field now, combine week is rolling …
• This is always a big week for teams to work on their own free agents and/or guys going into contract years, and, in that regard, the Super Bowl champions are front and center.
The Chiefs are looking at a $20 million decision on left tackle Orlando Brown—that’s price of the franchise tag, should K.C.