The New England Patriots not only hope to host fans during home games during the 2021 season, the team is shooting to fill Gillette Stadium after having no fans in 2020.The Patriots have delayed th… MORE
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RB Alex Collins re-signs with Seahawks
Running back Alex Collins re-signed with the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday.Collins had 18 carries for 77 yards and two touchdowns in three games (one start) last season during his second stint with… MORE
NFL pro day schedule: Alabama in spotlight March 23
Scouts can roll into Alabama to check out the sterling Crimson Tide draft class on March 23.With the NFL Scouting Combine shuttered this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, prospects entered in the… MORE
Raiders cut WR Tyrell Williams after injury-plagued tenure
Two years after signing Tyrell Williams away from a division rival, the Las Vegas Raiders announced Wednesday that they released the veteran wide receiver after injuries overshadowed his tenure.Wil… MORE
Chiefs RT Mitchell Schwartz undergoes back surgery
Kansas City Chiefs right tackle Mitchell Schwartz underwent back surgery on Wednesday and said that his “recovery process isn’t too long.”Schwartz posted pictures of himself in a hospital gown and… MORE
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster doesn’t want to leave Steelers
As free agency approaches, wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster said wants to stay in Pittsburgh.Whether the Steelers give him the option, or make the decision for him with the franchise tag, is still… MORE
Lions WR Quintez Cephus sues alma mater
Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus sued the University of Wisconsin, accusing the school of making him a “scapegoat” amid a sexual assault investigation that resulted in his temporary expulsio… MORE
Steelers president Art Rooney II: We want Big Ben back
Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II released a statement Wednesday saying that the team is committed to bringing back quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for the 2021 season — under a reworked con… MORE
Tom Brady, Buccaneers GM to talk contract extension
Tom Brady committed to the 2021 season in the afterglow of his seventh Super Bowl victory this month, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht envisions talking about another contract with… MORE
WR Dez Bryant: Baltimore ‘wasn’t the place for me’
Free agent wide receiver Dez Bryant tweeted Tuesday night he would like to play two more years in the NFL, though it appears a return to the Baltimore Ravens is not in the cards.Bryant returned fro… MORE
Report: Steelers want Ben Roethlisberger back in 2021
The agent for Pittsburgh Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger told NFL Network on Tuesday that the team wants the quarterback under center this season under a revised cap hit.The comments came the same day… MORE
Tag season open for NFL teams
NFL teams can begin using the franchise and transition tag to restrict movement of their soon-to-be free agents.The offseason “tag” window opens Tuesday with clubs applying the $180 million salary… MORE
OT Isaiah Wilson tweets he’s ‘done’ with Titans
Offensive tackle Isaiah Wilson’s brief tenure with the Tennessee Titans might be ending.The 2020 first-round pick, the 29th overall selection, tweeted Monday, “Im (sic) done with football as a Tita… MORE
Raiders CB Kemah Siverand arrested after street race
Prospective NFL cornerback Kemah Siverand continues to face off-the-field troubles with a report that he was arrested in the early-morning hours Saturday in Houston and charged with felony evading arr… MORE
Report: Eagles intend to release WR Alshon Jeffery
The Philadelphia Eagles are cleaning house in the wide-receiver department with the intention to release Alshon Jeffery next month, NFL Network reported Monday.The news comes just three days after… MORE
Zach Wilson heavy favorite to go No. 2 over Justin Fields
Zach Wilson’s steady rise up draft boards has the BYU quarterback the heavy favorite to be selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields had long h… MORE
Report: Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers yet to talk contract
Ben Roethlisberger remains in limbo as the Pittsburgh Steelers determine whether they can find a path forward with their franchise quarterback.NFL Network reported on Monday that Roethlisberger and… MORE
Report: Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has COVID-19
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is away from team facilities after having been diagnosed with COVID-19, NFL Network reported Monday.The Steelers would not confirm that but did say that c… MORE
MetLife Stadium to allow 15 percent capacity for Jets, Giants
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday that MetLife Stadium can welcome fans back at 15 percent capacity starting March 1.The East Rutherford, N.J., home of the NFL’s New York Giants and Jets… MORE
Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. not giving No. 11 to Carson Wentz
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on Monday said he told Carson Wentz that he’s not going to relinquish his No. 11 to the new quarterback, adding that Wentz “was a chill guy about i… MORE
LG Mike Iupati retires after 11 seasons
Veteran left guard Mike Iupati is retiring from the NFL.”My body was telling me it was time to close the door,” the 33-year-old told The Spokesman Review in Spokane, Wash.Iupati spent 11 seasons… MORE
Kellen Winslow II accepts 14-year sentence for rapes, sex crimes
Former NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II agreed to a new plea deal calling for him to spend 14 years in prison for raping two women and committing other sexual crimes, according to multiple reports on F… MORE
Packers release LB Christian Kirksey, OT Rick Wagner
The Green Bay Packers announced Friday that they released linebacker Christian Kirksey and offensive tackle Rick Wagner.The moves will help the team when it comes to the salary cap. Kirksey was sla… MORE
WR DeSean Jackson released by Eagles
Veteran receiver DeSean Jackson indicated on Friday that he was released by the Philadelphia Eagles and the team soon followed suit with an official announcement.Jackson posted three messages on hi… MORE
49ers promote Adam Peters to assistant GM
The San Francisco 49ers promoted Adam Peters to the role of assistant general manager, the team announced on Friday.Peters served as the vice president of player personnel for the 49ers for the las… MORE
Reports: Panthers to part ways with S Tre Boston
The Carolina Panthers plan to release starting safety Tre Boston, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.The Charlotte Observer reported that Boston officially won’t be released by the team unti… MORE
Report: Vincent Jackson likely died days before death was confirmed
Former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson likely died several days before he was confirmed dead in his Tampa-area hotel room, according to multiple reports Thursday night.Jackson, 38, was found dea… MORE
Former NFL S Michael Huff donates food to weary Texas residents
As an NFL safety, Michael Huff built an eight-season career by delivering hard hits to opponents.Now, instead of looking to punish, Huff is looking to provide. He donated thousands of meals to Texa… MORE
Falcons release S Ricardo Allen, DE Allen Bailey
The Atlanta Falcons released safety Ricardo Allen and defensive end Allen Bailey, the team announced Thursday.Allen, 29, was set to make a base salary of $6.25 million for the upcoming 2021 season.… MORE
Colts’ Super Bowl odds shorten with Carson Wentz
The Indianapolis Colts are a more legitimate contender with Carson Wentz under center next season, at least in the eyes of oddsmakers.Indianapolis reportedly agreed to acquire Wentz from Philadelph… MORE
CB Pierre Desir donates 10K meals to Houston food bank
Free agent cornerback Pierre Desir donated 10,000 meals to a food bank in Houston, an area hard hit by the week’s Arctic blast that knocked out power to millions in the state.Desir, 30, felt “it wa… MORE
Reports: Eagles shipping QB Carson Wentz to Colts
Carson Wentz is closer to getting a fresh start with an old ally as the Philadelphia Eagles agreed to trade the former No. 2 pick to the Indianapolis Colts.According to multiple reports, the quarte… MORE
Bucs stop here: Bruce Arians hopes to keep free agents
Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians saw his team overcome the odds to win the second Super Bowl trophy in franchise history.Now comes what might be even the more difficult part for the Bucs —… MORE
NFL boosts 2021 salary cap minimum to $180M
The floor of the NFL salary cap for 2021 has been set at $180 million, an increase of $5 million from last year’s previous agreement between the league and the NFL Players Association.The NFL infor… MORE
Arizona Cardinals sign OL Branden Bowen
The Arizona Cardinals signed offensive lineman Branden Bowen the team announced Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.The 6-foot-7, 315-pound Bowen, who played guard and tackle at Ohio St… MORE
Steelers GM to Ben Roethlisberger: ‘We have to look at situation’
Ben Roethlisberger met with Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, general manager Kevin Colbert and owner Art Rooney to discuss his future in Pittsburgh.Colbert said Wednesday that Roethlisberger stated… MORE
J.J. Watt: ‘Free agency is wild’
First-time NFL free agent J.J. Watt resurfaced publicly for the first time since he was granted his unconditional release by the Houston Texans to describe his ongoing foray into the open market.”F… MORE
Sheriff: Vincent Jackson suffered from ‘chronic alcoholism’
Pro Bowl wide receiver Vincent Jackson struggled with alcoholism and other health issues before he was found dead in a Florida hotel room this week, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said We… MORE
Report: Trevor Lawrence’s shoulder surgery ‘went great’
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence underwent surgery on his non-throwing shoulder Tuesday, a procedure NFL Network reported “went great” for the presumptive No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft.Lawrence is… MORE
Report: J.J. Watt ‘seriously considering’ joining Browns
Three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt is reportedly “seriously considering” taking his talents to the Cleveland Browns amid teams and players putting on the full-court press for the defens… MORE
Titans’ GM: ’20 first-rounder Isaiah Wilson must decide if he’s playing
Isaiah Wilson’s football future is up in the air.The 2020 first-round pick of the Tennessee Titans played only four snaps as a rookie, and general manager Jon Robinson said Tuesday that next season… MORE
Dolphins sign K Jason Sanders through 2026
The Miami Dolphins have rewarded kicker Jason Sanders for an All-Pro season by signing him through 2026.The deal is a five-year extension worth $22 million, with $10 million guaranteed, multiple me… MORE
Report: Panthers to cut two-time Pro Bowler Kawann Short
Two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kawann Short is expected to be released by the Carolina Panthers, ESPN reported on Tuesday.Short was set to count $20.8 million against this year’s cap, per Spotr… MORE
Former NFL WR Vincent Jackson found dead in hotel
Former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson was found dead Monday in a Florida hotel room, authorities confirmed.Police said the 38-year-old Jackson had been staying at the Homewood Suites in the Tamp… MORE
Washington Football Team adds Chris Polian to front office
The Washington Football Team named Chris Polian as its director of pro personnel on Monday.He is the third former NFL general manager that Washington has added this offseason, joining new GM Martin… MORE
Bucs’ Leonard Fournette almost cut prior to playoffs
Running back Leonard Fournette put forth a postseason performance that likely won’t be soon forgotten by fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Heck, the nickname “Playoff Lenny” entered the sports lexic… MORE
Patrick Mahomes early favorite to win 2021 NFL MVP award
The dust has barely settled from Super Bowl LV and all eyes have turned back to Patrick Mahomes.Despite seeing his Kansas City Chiefs come up short in the big game last week, Mahomes has been insta… MORE
Report: Bucs’ Antoine Winfield fined for SB taunting
The NFL has fined Tampa Bay defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. $7,815 for taunting Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill during Super Bowl LV last week, according to NFL Network.Winfield he… MORE
Report: WR Chris Hogan declares for lacrosse draft
Wide receiver Chris Hogan, who was released by the New York Jets in December, declared for the Premier Lacrosse League Entry Draft, ESPN reported Saturday.Hogan, 33, won two Super Bowl rings with t… MORE
Report: Trevor Lawrence’s shoulder surgery set for Tuesday
Shoulder surgery for Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, the presumptive No. 1 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, has reportedly been scheduled for Tuesday.NFL Network reported Saturday that Lawrence wil… MORE
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