Ahead of what is expected to be a pivotal 2026 season for coach Lincoln Riley and USC’s football program, the Trojans are going all in to improve their defense under new defensive coordinator Gary ...

Illinois named former Montana coach Bobby Hauck as its new defensive coordinator Monday. Hauck joins Bret Bielema’s staff after 14 seasons over two stints at Montana, where he went 151-43. He also was ...

San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White was shot in an ankle Monday morning and underwent surgery, according to his team and police. “Keion White was a victim of a shooting and sustained a ...

Defensive backs: Sebastian Castro, Chuck Clark, Kyle Dugger, Brandin Echols, DeShon Elliott, Donte Kent, Miles Killebrew, Jabrill Peppers, James Pierre, Joey Porter ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Todd Monken’s honeymoon period as Browns head coach lasted approximately one press conference before he faced his first major leadership test: Who will guide the team’s elite defense ...

BEREA, Ohio — After falling short in his bid to become the Cleveland Browns' next head coach, defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz has tendered his resignation. In a post Friday on their social media ...

Jesse Minter has dipped into the college ranks again, as the Ravens are reportedly hiring Defensive Line Coach Lou Esposito, per The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec. Esposito, 48, spent the past two seasons ...

Pleasant, 38, is a rising star on the defensive side of the ball. He’s the second coach that the Cardinals have requested to interview for their defensive coordinator job. New York Giants outside ...

Mike McCarthy has moved swiftly in finding the coach who will lead his defense. The Pittsburgh Steelers are hiring Patrick Graham as their new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero ...

The Pittsburgh Steelers hired Patrick Graham as their next defensive coordinator, the team announced Friday. Graham previously worked under new Steelers Head Coach Mike McCarthy when he served as the ...