Colum Dell

Colum is a Texas transplant, born and raised in New Jersey. In addition to being a West Virginia University alumnus, he is a long-suffering New York Giants, Knicks and Mets fan. He joined Yardbarker in November 2022 and has primarily covered the NFL since. You can find him on X @columdell.

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March 30, 2023 | Oregon Ducks

Pro Football Focus mock draft has Colts selecting surprising defender with No. 4 pick

In his latest mock draft, Pro Football Focus' Brad Spielberger projected the Indianapolis Colts to select a defensive wild card with the No. 4 overall pick.

March 29, 2023 | Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia DB signs another NIL deal inspired by controversial Peach Bowl hit

Inspired by the third-quarter pass break-up in which Harrison suffered a concussion and briefly lost consciousness, Bullard is partnering with Alumni Cookie Dough to sell "Bullard's Buckeye Crunch."

March 29, 2023 | MLB

Former Mets All-Star second baseman signs with Long Island Ducks

A former All-Star infielder with the New York Mets has come out of retirement to ply his trade with the Long Island Ducks.

March 29, 2023 | Chicago Bears

Bears reportedly could trade out of ninth overall pick in NFL Draft

According to ESPN 1000's David Kaplan, rumors circulating at the NFL Annual League Meeting suggest Chicago is still "open for business" and willing to trade back in the draft again.

March 28, 2023 | Hunting & Fishing

Two fishermen caught stuffing fish with weights at Ohio tournament plead guilty to cheating

Competitive fishermen Jacob Runyan and Chase Cominsky made headlines last fall after being accused of stuffing fish with weights and fillets during September’s Lake Erie Walleye Trail fishing tournament. They have now pleaded guilty to multiple charges.

March 27, 2023 | NFL

Andy Reid has no idea who Jordan Love is despite playing against him

Sooner or later, quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be traded to the Jets, leaving Love as the presumed starter for the Green Bay Packers.

March 27, 2023 | Indianapolis Colts

Three biggest concerns for the Indianapolis Colts before the draft

The Indianapolis Colts are finally hitting the reset button following a humiliating 4-12-1 regular season. While starting a rebuild is wise, the organization delayed the process so long that it may be impossible to salvage the situation for a while.

March 27, 2023 | Tennessee Titans

Three biggest concerns for Tennessee Titans before the draft

As promised, first-year GM Ran Carthon is retooling, not rebuilding, a Tennessee team that finished 7-10 in 2022 and on an embarrassing seven-game losing streak. Here are Tennessee's three biggest concerns ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft.

March 27, 2023 | Houston Texans

Three biggest concerns for Houston Texans before the draft

A 3-13-1 record last season hasn't discouraged free agents from signing with the Houston Texans.GM Nick Caserio has put together one of the most underrated offseasons in the league, but his work doesn't end there.

March 26, 2023 | New England Patriots

Patriots have longest Super Bowl odds of the Bill Belichick era

Since becoming New England's head coach in 2000, Belichick has won six Super Bowls and established himself as one of the greatest coaches in history.

March 26, 2023 | Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia quarterback being courted by multiple teams ahead of NFL Draft

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett IV is on the radar of multiple teams ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft.

March 25, 2023 | Boston Celtics

Celtics legend could see Jaylen Brown leaving Boston

Celtics legend Paul Pierce believes that Jaylen Brown could leave the Celtics if he is looking to lead a team of his own.

March 25, 2023 | Los Angeles Angels

ESPN insider reveals Shohei Ohtani's contract negotiations will 'start at $500M'

The Angels two-way star's impending free agency has been a topic of discussion for some time, leading many to speculate about how much he'll command.

March 24, 2023 | Jacksonville Jaguars

Three biggest concerns for Jacksonville Jaguars before the draft

Last offseason's flurry of free-agent signings lifted Jacksonville out of the NFL cellar and into the playoffs, but no matter how promising the Jaguars are, a few lingering issues must be addressed in the 2023 NFL Draft.

March 22, 2023 | Ohio State Buckeyes

Jaxon Smith-Njigba says it would be a 'dream come true' to play for Giants

The New York Giants had dinner with Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

March 22, 2023 | Kentucky Wildcats

Mel Kiper's latest mock draft features a surprising top-five trade

ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. unveiled his third NFL mock draft on Tuesday, his first following the NFL Scouting Combine and the start of free agency.

March 22, 2023 | New York Mets

Mets, Cadillac announce new member-only speakeasy at Citi Field

Since owner Steve Cohen purchased the Mets in 2020, the franchise has enjoyed a luxury lifestyle that extends beyond its record payroll.

March 21, 2023 | NBA

SlamBall making a return more than 20 years after its inception

With revived alternative sports gaining traction, such as the XFL and USFL, SlamBall has the potential to become more popular than ever. Additionally, the action-packed 20-minute games will keep viewers engaged and grow the audience.

March 21, 2023 | New England Patriots

Former Patriots believe Jerod Mayo could be Bill Belichick's successor

Patriots inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo is emerging as a star in the coaching ranks and may be in line to succeed Bill Belichick as New England's head coach.

March 20, 2023 | NBA

Former Heat point guard says 'nobody fears' playing against LeBron James

Nine-year veteran Mario Chalmers reached four consecutive NBA Finals and won two championships with the Miami Heat largely because of LeBron James' play. Nevertheless, Chalmers believes his former teammate isn't on par with six-time champion Michael Jordan.