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Patriots Linebacker Amari Gainer Fueling Passion For Entertainment
A few weeks after
Amari Gainer made a trip to the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots linebacker decided to take another trip to California. This time, instead of strapping on shoulder pads, Gainer took the time to learn about the entertainment industry. As part of the NFL's Career Tour, Gainer visited Paramount Studios and Hidden Empire Film Group. (
Sports Illustrated)
Chazz Surratt Re-Signs With Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks have re-signed linebacker and special teams ace
Chazz Surratt to a one-year deal Tuesday. Surratt, a third-round pick out of North Carolina by the Minnesota Vikings in 2021, signed with the Seahawks before the 2025 season. He had a midseason stint on injured reserve but still appeared in 11 games with the Super Bowl champions. (
Sports Illustrated)
Former UNC RB Ty Chandler Signs With New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are signing former UNC and Minnesota Vikings running back
Ty Chandler. It's a one-year deal on the NFL minimum salary. Chandler, 28 in May, is seen as a potential home-run threat with a 40-yard dash time of 4.38 seconds. Chandler's best season came in 2023 when he rushed 102 times for 461 yards and three touchdowns. (
USA Today)
Former UNC OL Charlie Heck Signs With Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins have signed tackle
Charlie Heck. Heck has appeared in 67 career games with 29 starts – 26 at right tackle, two at left tackle, and one as an extra offensive lineman – in six seasons with Houston (2020-23), Arizona (2024), San Francisco (2024), and Tampa Bay (2025). He also appeared in two postseason games with the Texans. (
Miami Dolphins)
Newsletter: March Madness Begins, UNC Baseball Sweeps Cal, Veesaar's Career Night, NFL Moves
March Madness is upon us, UNC Baseball sweeps Cal, three Tar Heels are named All-ACC in Men’s Basketball, and there are six new UNC Track All-Americans.
Ryan Switzer,
Dre Bly, and Wes Miller hop on the coaching carousel as other Tar Heels make NFL moves, while Chloe Humphrey, Emily LeGette, and
Kate Harpring continue to amaze. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Sam Howell: Dallas Cowboys signing me is a 'dream come true'
Sam Howell knows a little something about playing professional football in the NFC East. Once he signed a shiny new contract for the Dallas Cowboys, he instantly became one of only a few players to do so for three different teams within the same division. "Dallas was my team growing up, so it's a dream come true to be here and to be a Dallas Cowboy." (
Dallas Cowboys)
Dyami Brown Returns To Washington Commanders On 1-Year, $3 Million Deal
Dyami Brown was Washington’s third-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. His best season came in the final year of his rookie contract, where Brown had 44 receptions for 537 yards and two TDs. That performance helped him get a 1-year, $10 million deal in free agency from the Jaguars. He’s now back in Washington on a 1-year deal worth up to $3 million. (
Hogs Haven)
Oregon football coach Dan Lanning breaks down hiring of former UNC star Ryan Switzer
Earlier this month, as spring football prep continued, the Oregon Ducks announced their coaching staff for the 2026 season. There was one name that stood out to a majority of fans, many of whom were college football buffs about a decade ago. That name was
Ryan Switzer, a former two-time All-American wide receiver and punt returner for the Tar Heels. (
USA Today)
The most important newcomer for every ACC football team
UNC Football's Top Newcomer: WR
CJ Sadler (2026 Signee). He's dangerous and dynamic with the ball in hands and will find the end zone. Michigan's Mr. Football accounted for 32 touchdowns while catching 65 passes for 1,583 yards as a senior. He sees the field extremely well and has the suddenness to create explosive plays Year 1 in the ACC. (
ESPN)
Sam Howell Agrees To One-Year Deal With Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with former Eagles QB
Sam Howell. Howell was a fifth-round pick of the Commanders in the 2022 NFL Draft. Since then, he's played for three more NFL franchises, most recently in Philadelphia. Across his four season, Howell is 404-of-645 passing for 4,139 yards, 22 TDs, and 23 INTs. (
Dallas Cowboys)