Nick Saban and Alabama took the top spot in the poll released Monday as the program eyes its fourth title in the College Football Playoff era. Georgia, who beat Alabama in last year's national championship, clocked in at No. 3 in Monday’s poll, while Ohio State clocked in at No. 2. Alabama received 54 of 66 first-place votes, with the Bulldogs and Buckeyes receiving six and five votes, respectively.
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to cut quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on Wednesday, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The reported move comes just hours after the franchise agreed to sign Gardner Minshew to a two-year deal and days after after the team released signal-caller Brian Hoyer.
The Minnesota Vikings will sign running back Aaron Jones after the Green Bay Packers released the veteran on Monday, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Tuesday morning. The deal will be for one year and $7 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Free agent running back Derrick Henry has agreed to sign a two-year contract worth $16 million with the Baltimore Ravens, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Cleveland Browns are reportedly adding Jameis Winston to the team, providing depth behind Deshaun Watson after his injury-plagued season.
