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USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Ex-UNC quarterbacks meet for joint practice ahead of NFL preseason matchup
New England Patriots' Drake Maye and Minnesota Vikings' Sam Howell, two of the best QBs ever at UNC, will meet for a joint practice and preseason game this weekend. Two of the best to ever play the position at North Carolina are meeting up in joint practices this weekend ahead of a showdown between their two teams in Week 2 of the NFL preseason. Drake Maye of the New England Patriots and Sam Howell of the Minnesota Vikings are together again, like they were at UNC for a short time. The two quarterbacks started back-to-back careers at North Carolina all their way to the NFL. Howell came first and played at North Carolina from 2019-2021. He played in 37 games, totaling 1,117 yards and 92 touchdowns with 23 interceptions. His best year topped 3,500 yards through the air and 38 touchdowns. Following Howell in 2021, Drake Maye took over. Maye was the starter from 2022-2023, where he won the 2022 ACC Offensive Player of the Year and the overall Player of the Year as well. In total, Maye threw for 8,018 yards in those two seasons, totaling 63 touchdowns and just 16 interceptions. In his best season, he threw for 4,321 yards and 38 touchdowns. The Washington Commanders drafted Howell in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was the No. 144 overall pick. After being traded from the Commanders to the Seattle Seahawks, he has since signed with the Vikings as the backup to J.J. McCarthy. Maye, on the other hand, was the No. 3 overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Patriots. According to an article written by Shelby Swanson of the Star Tribune, Howell had some mighty things to say about Maye at training camp last week. 'He's my best friend. He means a lot to me. We're going through a lot of the same things, and he's just a great friend. We challenge each other to make each other better in the offseason. ... He's like a brother.' The two will face off as the Patriots take on the Vikings at 1:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 16th. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.
Fox Sports
28-02-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
QBs Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward won't work out at NFL Scouting Combine
Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward, the top two quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft, have confirmed they will not work out at this week's annual scouting combine. The announcements are not a surprise. Both had indicated previously they weren't planning to do on-field drills when quarterbacks, running backs and receivers are scheduled to be on the Lucas Oil Stadium field. It's also hardly a new trend. They join a long group of quarterbacks who have opted out of the workouts, a list that includes names such as No. 1 overall picks Caleb Williams, Bryce Young and Joe Burrow among others. Sanders and Ward, who developed a friendly rivalry when they were Pac-12 foes, do have plenty of work on tape. Each started at least 50 games at multiple schools during their college careers. Sanders helped revive programs at Jackson State in Mississippi before following his father and longtime coach, Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders, to Colorado. Ward threw for an NCAA record 158 touchdown passes at FCS school Incarnate Word in Texas, Washington State and last season at Miami. Last season, Sanders was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year while Ward was named the ACC Offensive Player of the Year and finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy balloting. Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily ! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience National Football League College Football recommended Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward will not work out at NFL scouting combine
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward, the top two quarterbacks in this year's NFL draft, have confirmed they will not work out at this week's NFL annual scouting combine. The announcements are not a surprise. Both had indicated previously they weren't planning to do on-field drills when quarterbacks, running backs and receivers are schedule to be on the Lucas Oil Stadium field. It's also hardly a new trend. They join a long group of quarterbacks who have opted out of the workouts, a list that includes names such as No. 1 overall picks Caleb Williams, Bryce Young and Joe Burrow among others. Sanders and Ward, who developed a friendly rivalry when they were Pac-12 foes, do have plenty of work on tape. Each started at least 50 games at multiple schools during their college careers. Sanders helped revive programs at Jackson State in Mississippi before following his father and longtime coach, Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders, to Colorado. Ward threw for an NCAA record 158 touchdown passes at FCS school Incarnate Word in Texas, Washington State and last season at Miami. Last season, Sanders was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year while Ward was named the ACC Offensive Player of the Year and finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy balloting. ___ AP NFL:
The Independent
28-02-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward will not work out at NFL scouting combine
Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward, the top two quarterbacks in this year's NFL draft, have confirmed they will not work out at this week's NFL annual scouting combine. The announcements are not a surprise. Both had indicated previously they weren't planning to do on-field drills when quarterbacks, running backs and receivers are schedule to be on the Lucas Oil Stadium field. It's also hardly a new trend. They join a long group of quarterbacks who have opted out of the workouts, a list that includes names such as No. 1 overall picks Caleb Williams, Bryce Young and Joe Burrow among others. Sanders and Ward, who developed a friendly rivalry when they were Pac-12 foes, do have plenty of work on tape. Each started at least 50 games at multiple schools during their college careers. Sanders helped revive programs at Jackson State in Mississippi before following his father and longtime coach, Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders, to Colorado. Ward threw for an NCAA record 158 touchdown passes at FCS school Incarnate Word in Texas, Washington State and last season at Miami. Last season, Sanders was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year while Ward was named the ACC Offensive Player of the Year and finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy balloting. ___
Associated Press
28-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward will not work out at NFL scouting combine
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward, the top two quarterbacks in this year's NFL draft, have confirmed they will not work out at this week's NFL annual scouting combine. The announcements are not a surprise. Both had indicated previously they weren't planning to do on-field drills when quarterbacks, running backs and receivers are schedule to be on the Lucas Oil Stadium field. It's also hardly a new trend. They join a long group of quarterbacks who have opted out of the workouts, a list that includes names such as No. 1 overall picks Caleb Williams, Bryce Young and Joe Burrow among others. Sanders and Ward, who developed a friendly rivalry when they were Pac-12 foes, do have plenty of work on tape. Each started at least 50 games at multiple schools during their college careers. Sanders helped revive programs at Jackson State in Mississippi before following his father and longtime coach, Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders, to Colorado. Ward threw for an NCAA record 158 touchdown passes at FCS school Incarnate Word in Texas, Washington State and last season at Miami. Last season, Sanders was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year while Ward was named the ACC Offensive Player of the Year and finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy balloting. ___
