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Jacksonville Jaguars WR Dyami Brown Taking a Chance on Himself in 2025

Dyami Brown signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars last week, and the team's newest starting wide receiver immediately made clear his mindset as he starts an important phase of an ascending NFL career. "A handout isn't something I'm looking for," he said. "You have to gamble on yourself. I'm supposed to gamble on somebody else? I'll take that bet." (Jacksonville Jaguars)

Michael Lombardi on why UNC Football decided not to appear on 'Hard Knocks'

"It would’ve been great. The problem was we control the story we need to tell. And the story we want to tell doesn’t end after we play TCU. The story we want to tell is about how we’re rebuilding this program, how we’re going to honor the great players who have come before us, how we’re going to restore Tar Heel football. That’s the story we want to tell." (On3.com)

Bill Belichick Makes Special Deliveries for UNC Ahead of March Madness

Bill Belichick took some time away from building UNC's football program this week to show support for the Tar Heels men's and women's basketball teams ahead of March Madness. Before UNC men's basketball battled San Diego State in the First Four on Tuesday night, Belichick led an effort to deliver pizzas to fraternities to watch the Tar Heels. (Sports Illustrated)

UNC Football's Tylee Craft Nutrition Center honors late wide receiver

It’s because of Tylee Craft that UNC football players can eat cereal in Kenan Stadium. During the receiver’s battle with cancer, he worked with the nutrition staff to keep his weight up. Craft would constantly request Cinnamon Toast Crunch. When his appetite and weight lulled, the staff finally agreed, ordering the cereal in bulk and labeling it, "Tylee’s cereal." (Daily Tar Heel)

Video: UNC Football’s Top Recruits Bryce Baker & Evan Haynes Talk Belichick, Faith, and Future

Join Luke and Jackson Hershey as they sit down with UNC freshman quarterback Bryce Baker and freshman wide receiver Evan Haynes to discuss their recruitment journeys, what this season will look like under Bill Belichick as head coach, their faith, and more. (View Video)

After playing with Josh Allen, new Patriots WR Mack Hollins shares what’s similar about Drake Maye

"One thing I learned playing with Josh Allen is you got to have some good conditioning, because the play is not over," new Patriots and former UNC receiver Mack Hollins said. "Being able to see that in Drake Maye’s game is great. Always be available, because you never know what Drake might spin out of, duck under, jump over, and like, you got to be there." (Boston.com)

Betting on Dyami Brown to continue ascending will pay dividends for Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars wanted to bolster their receiver corps, but instead of setting their sights on Cooper Kupp or Tee Higgins, they took a flyer on Dyami Brown, who had a quiet start to his NFL career but got hot in the 2024 playoffs. Based on comments from general manager James Gladstone, the Jags expect him to pick up where he left off. (Black & Teal)

Omarion Hampton, Jahvaree Ritzie stand out at NFL combine

Some of North Carolina’s best college football players showcased their skills at the NFL Draft Combine last weekend in Indianapolis. Former UNC star Omarion Hampton is rightfully regarded as one of the best running backs in this draft class, and his combine numbers backed it up. Former UNC defensive tackle Jahvaree Ritzie also had a positive showing. (North State Journal)

Former UNC OL Charlie Heck Signs With Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Offensive tackle Charlie Heck is signing a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and likely will serve as the team’s swing tackle, replacing Justin Skule. The Texans made Heck a fourth-round pick in 2020 out of UNC, and he played four seasons in Houston. Heck played seven games for the Cardinals and made two starts for the 49ers last season. (NBC Sports)

Former UNC DB M.J. Stewart Re-Signs With Houston Texans

The Houston Texans are holding onto one of their safeties and have agreed to a deal with former UNC defensive back M.J. Stewart. This will be Stewart’s third contract with Houston. He signed a two-year deal as an NFL free agent in 2022 and re-signed with the team last year. Stewart has been a core special teams player during his time with the Texans. (NBC Sports)

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