Miami Dolphins’ star wide receiver Jarvis Landry out of LSU is under investigation for battery, according to sources. The alleged incident took place in a Fort Lauderdale apartment earlier this year, multiple outlets say, and it involves Landry’s girlfriend. She released a statement through a publicist saying there was never any concern “for my well-being” and that Landry “would never, ever do anything to harm me or anyone else.”

Falcons coach Dan Quinn said today former LSU star Jalen Collins’ second suspension for a violation of the league’s policy on PEDs has caused a “broken” trust that could cost the cornerback his job. He added no decision had been made at this time. Collins participated in Monday’s practice after his 10-game suspension to open the season was announced on Sunday.

The Saints will be facing Brock Osweiler in Thursday’s preseason opener against the Browns. Osweiler was chosen over several other QBs, and is an important stage in the competition for the starting job.

New Orleans has re-signed former long-snapper Justin Drescher and have added kicker Patrick Murray. Drescher had been New Orleans’ long snapper since the latter part of the 2010 regular season before being let go this past offseason.

USA Today has released its 2017 conference projections, and Coach O and LSU are expected to have a great season. The Tigers are picked second in the West, with a projected 10-2 overall record and 6-2 conference record.

Louisiana Tech is picked to win the C-USA West with a 8-4 overall record and 6-2 in conference.

UL-Lafayette got 7th place in the Sun Belt with a projected 5-7 record overall, and 4-4 in conference action.

Armand “Mondo” Duplantis, a soon-to-be-senior at Lafayette High School, became the youngest athlete to reach the men’s pole vault final at the world championships Sunday in London. The 17-year-old was one of 8 competitors to clear 18 feet, 8 and a quarter inches in the qualification round. Duplantis now has the opportunity to participate in the 12-man final tomorrow.