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NittanyCentral delivers expert analysis from veteran reporters and timely updates on Penn State sports, with in-depth coverage of Nittany Lions Football, Wrestling, Basketball, and more.
The Philadelphia Eagles’ newly acquired running back, Saquon Barkley, was selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft by the New York Giants and when he takes the field for the Birds next September he will be one of only four Eagles to play for the team who were drafted that […]
Former Penn State Football tight end Mike Gesicki has agreed to terms with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he’ll catch passes from Joe Burrow.
After 55 games over four seasons with the Carolina Panthers, including 32 starts, former Penn State Football defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos has signed with the San Fransisco 49ers on a two-year, $18 million deal according to Ian Rapoport. More edge help: The #49ers are signing #Panthers FA DE Yetur Gross-Matos to a 2-year deal […]
We’ve all heard the expression “Champions pay the price”. That mantra is true of course unless you’re an NFL running back , such as Saquon Barkley these days. In a continued depressed market at the position it’ll be interesting to see which team steps up and backs up the truck for a star back because there […]
Dallas Cowboys two-time first team All-Pro “linebacker” Micah Parsons has been every bit the stud heat seeking defensive missile in Dallas as he was at Penn State in his first three seasons in the NFL. Parsons has racked up 40.5 sacks and has started 50 of 50 games since his rookie season in 2021. He […]
Okay, so Penn State Football tight end Theo Johnson is not Xavier Worth, the combustible wide receiver from Texas who set the record for the fastest 40 yard dash at the NFL combine this past weekend. But reppin’ the Nittany Lions‘ explosive tight end room was Johnson, who posted a blazing 4.57 40 time that […]
Penn State tight end Theo Johnson arrived at the NFL combine this week as a hot commodity, already formally meeting with six teams and the media ahead of Friday’s workout for tight ends. Talking to the media Thursday, Johnson spoke about the Penn State tight end room that included 2023 second-round pick, and now Jacksonville […]
If you google “antonyms for loyalty” on your computer one of the first choices that pops up is the term “ Franchise Tag.” Saquon Barkley knows this all too well. A franchise tag is a tool used by NFL teams can use to keep their players from leaving in free agency, but it’s viewed as a […]
Penn State defensive end Chop Robinson has long been forecast as a first round talent for the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft, despite being slightly undersized for the position. Robinson has been eyed as a top draft prospect for over a year now because of his high motor and incredible quickness off the edge. Ahead of […]
The Green Bay Packers’ future at left tackle just might be former Penn State Football standout Rasheed Walker, and that future could be now. Walker, chosen by the Packers in the seventh-round of the 2022 NFL Draft, could be in line to inherit the starting left tackle job as soon as this offseason, presuming Green […]
Former Penn State standout, and San Francisco 49ers rookie Ji’Ayir Brown pulled down a pivotal interception in Super Bowl LVIII.
Saquon Barkley has languished through the first six years of his NFL career, battling injuries while enjoying just one winning season since being chosen No. 2 overall by the New York Giants in the 2018 NFL Draft. That might be about to change. Barkley, 26, is set to become an unrestricted free agent one year […]
Former Penn State LB Micah Parsons showed his athleticism off at the NFL Pro Bowl games, dominating the QB skills competition.
Less than hours from the NFL Playoffs getting underway, one of the games on Super Wild Card Weekend with a Penn State connection could be forced to move. The Buffalo Bills are scheduled to host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in Buffalo, and the weather forecast calls for heavy snow and wind gusts that could […]
Trace McSorley is returning to the Keystone State. The former Penn State quarterback signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, in the aftermath of Kenny Pickett suffering an ankle injury during Sunday’s Steelers loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Pickett underwent surgery to repair the injury, and the Steelers will now turn to backup Mitchell Trubisky […]
Discover the impressive rookie season of former Penn State Football safety Ji’Ayir Brown with the 49ers, including his first career interception against Baker Mayfield.
Relive Saquon Barkley’s incredible touchdown catch on a wheel route. Discover how Barkley’s skills have translated from college to the NFL.
Is Sean Clifford the answer for the Green Bay Packers? With Jordan Love struggling, the Packers might turn to the rookie quarterback.
Discover Mike Gesicki’s impact on the Patriots’ offense. Learn how his first touchdown of the season helped the team secure a victory.
Former Penn State corner and Pittsburgh Steelers’ rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. came up with a massive interception in the final minutes of Pittsburgh’s game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday afternoon. On third and goal with 4:04 left in the fourth Porter Jr. intercepted Lamar Jackson’s pass in the corner of the endzone to give […]
