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Mitch Trubisky Signs Two-Year Deal With Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans have kicked off their stint in free agency with the signing of backup quarterback
Mitch Trubisky. After a reliable run with the Buffalo Bills, Trubisky's move to Nashville signifies a more high-profile position. The two-year agreement will see Trubisky step into a veteran role on the sideline, accompanying franchise face Cam Ward. (
Sports Illustrated)
Javonte Williams re-signing with Dallas Cowboys is 'huge'
Javonte Williams is staying put with the Dallas Cowboys on a three-year deal signed in February. "It was huge," quarterback Dak Prescott said. "I sent him some messages, obviously. I let him know how much I appreciate him and having him back. I'm glad they were able to get the deal done. He's a huge part of our success and what we're gonna do." (
Dallas Cowboys)
UNC Football GM Michael Lombardi decries ‘fake’ rumors and stories, attacks on Tar Heel program
Michael Lombardi used his return to ESPN’s "The Pat McAfee Show" to criticize what he described as "fake stories" that circulated throughout
Bill Belichick’s turbulent first season in Chapel Hill. Lombardi shared his surprise that Belichick wasn’t voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and expressed his frustration with the "attacks" on UNC’s program. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Cole Holcomb To Re-Sign With Pittsburgh Steelers For 2-year, $5M Deal
The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly bringing back linebacker
Cole Holcomb on a two-year, $5-million deal. Holcomb signed with the Steelers on a three-year deal in March 2023 but suffered a multi-ligament knee injury in his debut season with Pittsburgh. He missed the remainder of the 2023 season and the entire 2024 season. He returned in 2025. (
USA Today)
Former UNC DB M.J. Steward Re-Signs With Houston Texans
The Houston Texans are bringing back one of their veteran defensive players. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, safety
M.J. Stewart has agreed to return to Houston on a one-year deal. Stewart, 30, has been with the Texans since 2022. He appeared in nine games with four starts in 2025 before missing the rest of the season with a torn quad suffered in November. (
NBC Sports)
UNC Football Announces Home Game Designations For 2026 Season
North Carolina has announced its home game designations for the 2026 football season, including Family Football Day (Oct. 24 vs. Syracuse), Rams Club Day (Oct. 31 vs. Miami), Homecoming, Military Appreciation and Monogram Day (Nov. 14 vs. Louisville), and Senior Day (Nov. 28 vs. NC State). The Tar Heels will play six home games at Kenan Stadium. (
GoHeels.com)
Newsletter: UNC Men's Basketball's Big Week, Women's Hoops Beats Duke, Diamond Heels Dominate
UNC Men’s Basketball’s had a 2-0 week and aims to clinch a double-bye in the ACC Tournament, Women’s Hoops beat Duke for
Courtney Banghart’s 150th win at UNC, the Diamond Heels won 5 games by a combined score of 71-10(!), Softball’s undefeated streak ended at 17, Malloy Smith and
Kate Harpring visited, and
Mack Brown was back on campus. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Drake Maye Heads To Japan To Support Brother Luke Maye's Basketball Career
Patriots quarterback
Drake Maye is spending part of his offseason in Kobe, Japan, visiting brother
Luke Maye. Luke has impressed with the Kobe Storks, where a strong performance and face time with his brother turned an international stint into something personal. Luke has supported Drake's career stateside. Now, Drake is returning the favor. (
Yahoo! Sports)
Three Tar Heels No Longer On UNC Football Team For Spring Practice
Three North Carolina Football players are no longer with the team ahead of next month’s spring practice, a team spokesman confirmed Saturday. Linebacker
Evan Bennett, defensive lineman
Laderion Williams and tight end
Cort Halsey — are not listed on the team’s updated roster. UNC Football's spring practice is expected to run from March 24 - April 24. (
Inside Carolina)
Former UNC Cornerbacks Marcus Allen, Thaddeus Dixon Audition at NFL Combine
Looking to strengthen their cases for April’s NFL Draft, former UNC cornerbacks
Marcus Allen and
Thaddeus Dixon took the field Friday at the NFL Combine. Dixon recorded a 39.5-inch vertical (7th among cornerbacks). Allen recorded a 39-inch vertical (8th among cornerbacks) while also posting a 4.50-second 40-yard dash (16th among corners). (
Inside Carolina)