Category Archives: NFL

Reports: Redskins name change ‘imminent’

Little more than a week after the Washington Redskins announced they would conduct a “thorough review” of the team’s nickname, reports surfaced Saturday that a name change is indeed “imminent.”Yaho… MORE

Report: Patriots free up nearly $8M in cap space

The New England Patriots have nearly $8 million in salary cap space after settling two compensation grievances, ESPN reported Saturday.It gives the Patriots some flexibility for in-season roster mo… MORE

Report: NFLPA sends economic counterproposal to NFL

The NFL Players Association issued an economic counterproposal to the league ahead of a scheduled conference call on Monday, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported.The league proposed 35 percent of p… MORE

Ravens favored to win all 16 games in 2020

The Baltimore Ravens are favored in all 16 games for the upcoming season, according to the point spreads listed at Caesars Sportsbook.The closest games for the defending AFC North champions are 2.5… MORE

Report: Bengals WR Green to play on franchise tag

The Cincinnati Bengals expect veteran wide receiver A.J. Green to play the 2020 season on the franchise tag rather than sign a long-term extension, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Saturday.”They don’… MORE

Report: Attorney denies hush payment in Baker-Dunbar case

The attorney for Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar denied allegations that he helped arrange hush payments in a robbery case, the Seattle Times reported late Friday night.Earlier Friday, the New Y… MORE

Chargers’ Henry does not envision deal before deadline

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry isn’t expecting to sign a long-term contract extension prior to Wednesday’s deadline for players who received the franchise tag.Henry, who signed his $10… MORE

Bucs pass-rusher Barrett will sign tag but dispute position

Tampa Bay Buccaneers edge defender Shaquil Barrett will sign his franchise tender but has filed a grievance disputing the position listed on his tag, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus.Rosenhaus tol… MORE

Reports: Steelers’ Dupree files grievance over LB tag

Pittsburgh Steelers edge defender Bud Dupree filed a grievance this week to be classified as a defensive end — rather than as a linebacker — on his franchise tag, multiple outlets reported Friday.… MORE

Eagles penalize WR Jackson for conduct detrimental

The Philadelphia Eagles announced in a statement Friday that wide receiver DeSean Jackson has been penalized for conduct detrimental to the team, following his anti-Semitic comments earlier this week.… MORE

Cardinals owner Bidwill tests positive for COVID-19

Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill tested positive for the coronavirus and is hospitalized, the team revealed on Friday.The Cardinals said Bidwill’s symptoms have subsided and that the 55-year… MORE

Report: Warrant shows paid cover-up by CBs Baker, Dunbar

A search warrant allegedly indicates that NFL cornerbacks DeAndre Baker and Quinton Dunbar were involved in a cover-up following their arrests for armed robbery stemming from a May 13 incident in Mira… MORE

Bucs OL Smith questions risk of playing amid pandemic

The man expected to protect Tom Brady’s blind side said he doesn’t feel safe playing football right now.Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Donovan Smith wrote Friday on Instagram that “risking my hea… MORE

Report: Broncos S Simmons accepts franchise tender

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons accepted his franchise tender, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Friday.Schefter said Simmons will sign the one-year franchise tag worth $11.441 million this weeken… MORE

Ex-QB Cunningham becomes Raiders’ team chaplain

Randall Cunningham, who starred at UNLV, will serve as the team chaplain for the Las Vegas Raiders.”What a great group of people Mark Davis and Jon Gruden have put together,” Cunningham told Paul G… MORE

Reports: Chiefs re-sign QB Moore, release Patterson

The Kansas City Chiefs made some more quarterback news Friday, agreeing to terms with backup Matt Moore and releasing rookie Shea Patterson, according to multiple reports.Moore agreed to a one-year… MORE

Jaguars reducing stadium capacity to 25 percent

The Jacksonville Jaguars are reducing the capacity at TIAA Bank Field to 25 percent for the 2020 season.”The health and safety of the entire Jaguars family, including our fans, remains our highest… MORE

Report: Jaguars sign second-round pick Shenault

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed wide receiver Laviska Shenault to his rookie contract, ESPN’s Field Yates reported Thursday.The Jaguars selected the Colorado wideout in the second round (42nd overa… MORE

Report: NFL to require some masks, social distancing

Welcome to the NFL amid the coronavirus pandemic.The league sent a memo to teams that outlines what will and won’t be allowed on game days in 2020, and it includes a mask requirement for some team… MORE

Edelman invites DeSean Jackson to Holocaust museum

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman has invited DeSean Jackson to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., after the Philadelphia Eagles wideout made anti-Semitic… MORE

Steelers say fans will have to wear masks

The Pittsburgh Steelers will require fans to wear masks at Heinz Field this season — if spectators ultimately are allowed at games.”Our goal is to still have fans at Heinz Field this year with the… MORE

Amazon pulling Redskins merchandise from site

Amazon said Wednesday it will remove Washington Redskins merchandise for sale while the team considers a name change.CNBC reported that sellers on the website were given 48 hours to remove Redskins… MORE

Agent of 49ers’ Mostert requests trade

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert’s agent requested a trade on behalf of his client on Wednesday.”After months of unproductive talks with the 49ers about fairly adjusting Raheem Moste… MORE

Ravens, Chiefs announce plans to limit attendance

The Baltimore Ravens informed their fans Wednesday that they are limiting attendance to fewer than 14,000 people to enable social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.M&T Bank Stadium has a cap… MORE

Diggs on season: ‘I’d be lying if I said I was comfortable’

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs admitted that he has concerns about how the NFL will proceed as the nation grapples with the coronavirus pandemic.Diggs, 26, proclaimed his love for footbal… MORE

Titans interested in Clowney, want in-person meeting

The Tennessee Titans are interested in meeting with free agent pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney to determine whether he’s healthy before they consider signing him.Titans general manager Jon Robinson, s… MORE

Report: Patriots RB Burkhead restructures deal

Running back Rex Burkhead agreed to a restructured contract that will save the New England Patriots just under $1 million in cap space, ESPN reported Tuesday.Burkhead was entering the final year of… MORE

Browns sign first-round OT Wills to contract

Cleveland Browns first-round offensive tackle Jedrick Wills signed his four-year, rookie contract on Tuesday.Wills posted a picture on Instagram of himself signing, and the team also announced the… MORE

Report: Players balk at NFL’s escrow proposal

NFL players have balked at the league’s proposal that 35 percent of player salaries be held in escrow during the 2020 season, NFL Network reported Tuesday.Per the report, the league proposed to esc… MORE

Broncos to induct Shanahan into Ring of Fame

The Denver Broncos have selected former head coach Mike Shanahan for their Ring of Fame, the team announced on Tuesday.Shanahan, who will be the franchise’s 34th member in the Ring of Fame, will be… MORE

Blockbuster deal gives Mahomes security, Chiefs flexibility

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has every reason to smile after signing the richest contract in North American sports history.While Mahomes now has security for his family — and gen… MORE

Ravens QB Jackson plans fan event in Florida despite ban on gatherings

NFL MVP Lamar Jackson plans to host a fan event in his Florida hometown this weekend. The decision goes against a local ban on large gatherings.Jackson, who grew up in Pompano Beach, Fla., said “Fu… MORE

Reports: Browns renegotiate Vernon’s contract

Vernon, who was slated to make $15.25 million (non-guaranteed) this season, will now receive $11 million guaranteed ($4 million signing bonus, $6.75 million base salary, $250,000 workout bonus), per N… MORE

Eagles to ‘evaluate the circumstances’ after Jackson’s anti-Semitic statement

A string of anti-Semitic quotes shared on the Twitter feed of Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson over the weekend prompted the team to release a statement on its position Tuesday.Jack… MORE

NFLPA president Tretter rips NFL’s coronavirus plan

NFL Players Association president J.C. Tretter unloaded on the league’s health and safety plan for dealing with the coronavirus, alleging the plan largely ignores both health and safety.Tretter cri… MORE

Bucs’ Arians, cancer survivor, being ‘extra careful’ during pandemic

Bruce Arians is a three-time cancer survivor and at the relatively advanced age of 67, making the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ head coach a member of the high-risk category should he contract the coronavirus… MORE

Report: Raiders make offer to DE Clowney

The Las Vegas Raiders are making a run at defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, but the free agent could choose to wait for a better fit, per multiple reports.Clowney was acquired by the Seattle Seahawks… MORE

49ers sign CB Taylor, waive CB Tabor

The San Francisco 49ers signed veteran cornerback Jamar Taylor on Monday to replace Teez Tabor, who was waived with a non-football injury.Taylor, 29, has played in 90 games with six teams since the… MORE

Mahomes, Chiefs agree to 10-year extension

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a 10-year contract extension through 2031, ESPN reported Monday.Terms of the deal were not disclosed.Mahomes, 24, was the NFL Most Valuable P… MORE

Kaepernick, Disney enter production deal

The production company of free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick and The Walt Disney Company have entered a partnership to tell stories that delve into social injustice, race and the drive for equity… MORE

Report: Redskins minority owners want to sell

Three minority owners of the Washington Redskins have hired an investment banking firm to find buyers for their share of the team, The Washington Post reported.The men — Robert Rothman, Dwight Sch… MORE

Judge to form leadership council for Giants

Giants head coach Joe Judge will follow the example of his former boss, Bill Belichick, and form a team leadership council in New York.While an assistant coach with the New England Patriots, Judge… MORE

Report: Patriots K Rohrwasser has controversial tattoo removed

New England Patriots rookie kicker Justin Rohrwasser reportedly had his controversial tattoo removed from his left arm.TMZ was the first to report the news and said Rohrwasser “described the proces… MORE

Lions’ second-round pick Swift signs contract

Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift signed his four-year rookie contract on Saturday, NFL.com reported. The total value of the deal is expected to be around $8.5 million with a signing bonus of a… MORE

Report: Newton in New England for physical, finalize deal

Quarterback Cam Newton is in New England to complete his physical and finalize his one-year, $1.75 million contract, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Saturday.Newton’s deal with the Pat… MORE

Agent: Browns TE Njoku wants trade

Tight end and former first-round pick David Njoku has asked the Cleveland Browns for a trade, his agent told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Friday.”It is in David’s best interest to find a new team at thi… MORE

Reports: NFLPA recommends no preseason games

The NFL Players Association remains opposed to playing any exhibition games before the regular season due to the coronavirus pandemic.Multiple outlets reported on Friday that during a call on Thurs… MORE

Redskins to explore future of team’s name

The Washington Redskins announced Friday that they “will undergo a through review of the team’s name,” a day after FedEx urged them to change it.In a statement, the team said the organization has h… MORE