After spending the preseason with Minnesota, the Vikings dealt quarterback Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
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Tar Heels in NFL: Many sit out final exhibitions, but Nesbit, others solidify roster spots
The final weekend of the NFL preseason was the last audition for some UNC alums before Tuesday’s roster cuts. Fourteen Tar Heels sat out the final exhibitions while 18 played, with some solidifying roster spots and others pushing for practice squad spots.
Who will Hubert Davis likely start in his fifth UNC season? What will his rotation look like?
With North Carolina’s first exhibition game just two months away, Coach Hubert Davis has completed a major offseason roster overhaul. The final piece came with the addition of Montenegrin wing Luka Bogavac, who officially joined the Tar Heels on Aug. 14.
Family atmosphere, broadcast dreams, chance to develop made it hard for Harris to say ‘no’ to UNC again
When Nyla Harris faced North Carolina in a Louisville jersey, she expected talent. What she didn’t expect was what stayed with her: the connection. The 6–2 senior says the family-oriented atmosphere that was evident when she played against UNC helped convince her that Chapel Hill was the place to play her final college basketball season.
With UNC ‘committed to football,’ Brown says Belichick can ‘win big fast’
Former North Carolina head coach Mack Brown appeared on “The Colin Cowherd Show” this week and shared his thoughts on Bill Belichick’s move to college football as his successor, the state of UNC athletics and what made quarterback Drake Maye special.
From patience to playmaking: WR Taylor earns Belichick’s trust, eyes breakout season
CHAPEL HILL — When Alex Taylor arrived in Chapel Hill last year, the four-star wide receiver out of Greensboro knew patience would be key. He spent most of last season watching and learning, but the redshirt freshman says that time gave him perspective.
Linebacker Simpson brings leadership, intense mentality to UNC’s defense
CHAPEL HILL — Andrew Simpson’s journey to North Carolina was never about taking the easy path. It was about finding the right fit, one that would challenge him and prepare him for what comes next.
Belichick jokes when asked about QB battle, but says it’s ongoing
CHAPEL HILL — Bill Belichick got a laugh Wednesday from his response when the inevitable quarterback question surfaced during a press conference at the Kenan Football Center. He didn’t tip his hand.
Tar Heels in NFL: Hampton shines in camp; 6 atop depth charts, while others in roster battles
After sitting out last weekend’s exhibition game, running back Omarion Hampton reportedly had his best practice of the Los Angeles Chargers’ training camp on Monday in a 9-on-7 period focusing on run plays.
Three Tar Heels make Senior Bowl Top 300 list
Three Tar Heels are part of one of college football’s most exclusive honor rolls. North Carolina defensive backs Marcus Allen (top photo) and Thaddeus Dixon, and offensive lineman Daniel King on Wednesday were each chosen for the 2026 Senior Bowl Top 300 List, a spotlight reserved for only the nation’s most elite, draft-ready talent.
Plunked but productive: hot Kepley bringing his brand of grit to Cubs system
The first pitch Kane Kepley saw in professional baseball didn’t miss — it hit him. Even before that, he was already in a hole. Stepping into the batter’s box on Aug. 5 for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, the Chicago Cubs’ Low-A Carolina League affiliate, the plate umpire flagged the rookie center fielder with a pitch-clock violation before he’d even seen a pitch.
Read Newmark’s lucrative UNC contract, which is packed with potential bonuses
Steve Newmark is set to earn $600,000 during the upcoming school year before his salary increases to $1 million when he officially takes over as North Carolina’s athletics director on July 1.
ACC Network reloads with new weekday lineup after Packer’s retirement
Viewers wondering what comes next for ACC Network on weekend afternoons after the retirement of longtime Mark Packer got their answer on Monday.
UNC freshman Wilson signs endorsement deal with New Balance
UNC freshman Caleb Wilson has signed a shoe endorsement contract with New Balance. Wilson confirmed the deal on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday morning by quote-tweeting a report by ESPN’s Shams Charania that he had signed a multi-year, multi-million-dollar endorsement deal with the company with the words “NB Family!!!.”
‘Brutal’ but bonding: Lineman Jackson says conditioning under Moses Cabrera challenging
When Moses Cabrera arrived in Chapel Hill, players quickly realized that conditioning would look different from past years. North Carolina’s head strength and conditioning coach came with a résumé unlike most in college football. Cabrera spent more than a decade with the New England Patriots, helping them win three Super Bowls and earning a reputation for building physically and mentally tough teams.
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