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/ 3 months agoNFL Report: Browns won’t cut Baker Mayfield if no trade partner found
The Cleveland Browns would rather live with the awkwardness of having quarterback Baker Mayfield on their 2022 roster than take the monumental salary-cap hit of releasing him. Cleveland.com reported Sunday that if the Browns can’t find a trade partner for Mayfield, they will not cut him, even when training camp begins in July. The Browns […]
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/ 3 months agoNFL Bucs WR Travis Jonsen faces misdemeanor DUI charge
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Travis Jonsen was arrested on a misdemeanor driving under the influence charge on Monday. In a news release, Tampa police said officers spotted Jonsen driving his car in a manner “indicative of impairment.” He was stopped and arrested at 3:18 a.m. Jonsen, 25, refused to take a breath test, according […]
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/ 3 months agoNFL Cardinals CB Jeff Gladney killed in car accident
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jeff Gladney was killed in a car accident early Monday morning. He was 25. His agent, Brian Overstreet, confirmed his death to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “We are devastated to learn of Jeff Gladney’s passing. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and all who are mourning this tremendous loss,” the […]
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/ 3 months agoNFL Aaron Donald partnering with Kanye West’s Donda Sports
Los Angeles Rams star defensive tackle Aaron Donald skipped the team’s organized team activities while negotiations continue for a rich contract extension. And in the meantime, the future NFL Hall of Fame member is busy building his brand off the field. Donald told the “I Am Athlete” podcast that he has signed with Donda Sports, […]
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/ 3 months agoNFL Antonio Brown says NFL not on his radar next season
Controversial free-agent wide receiver Antonio Brown, who earlier this month said he wanted to retire as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, now says he has no plans to play in the NFL next season. “Don’t play yourself lookin’ to me to play,” Brown said Saturday during an interview at a Fan Controlled Football league […]
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/ 3 months agoFormer Kentucky coach Hal Mumme pleads guilty to trespassing
Former Kentucky coach Hal Mumme was arrested early Friday morning after an incident at a downtown hotel in Lexington, Ky. Mumme was charged with second-degree criminal trespassing and resisting arrest after police responded to the incident at the Hyatt Regency hotel. Former UK football coach Hal Mumme arrested at Lexington hotel #NewsBreak https://t.co/zrmqjC5sRV — MARK […]
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/ 3 months agoReport: Browns, TE David Njoku agree on 4-year extension
The Cleveland Browns and franchise-tagged tight end David Njoku have agreed on a four-year, $56.75 million contract extension, NFL Network reported Friday. Under the agreement, Njoku will receive $28 million in guaranteed money at signing, per the report. With an annual average value of nearly $14.2 million, he’ll be among the top five in pay […]
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/ 3 months agoChargers sign first-round pick G Zion Johnson
The Los Angeles Chargers signed first-round draft pick Zion Johnson to his four-year rookie contract on Friday. Johnson’s deal is reportedly worth $14.75 million and includes a $7.9 million signing bonus. The 6-foot-3, 316-pound guard from Boston College was the No. 17 overall pick in last month’s draft. Johnson, 22, earned All-American and All-Atlantic Coast […]
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/ 3 months agoLamar Jackson rips critics on absence from voluntary OTAs
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson lashed out at critics questioning his absence from voluntary organized team activities. Jackson specifically took issue with former NFL quarterback and current Pro Football Talk analyst Chris Simms for his take on the matter. Simms compared Jackson to Tampa Bay Buccaneers star quarterback Tom Brady, whom Simms claimed never missed […]
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/ 3 months agoSugar Bowl moved to Dec. 31 to avoid TV conflict with ‘MNF’
The Sugar Bowl will be played on New Year’s Eve at 12 noon ET on Dec. 31 next season, rather than in its regular primetime TV slot. The bowl game is normally held on New Year’s Day, which will fall on a Sunday in 2023. But it could not be moved to Monday, Jan. 2 […]
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/ 3 months agoReport: Georgia, Kirby Smart nearing contract extension
National championship-winning coach Kirby Smart and Georgia are nearing a contract extension, according to multiple reports. While university president Jere Morehead declined to attach a figure to what is expected to be a huge contract, he told The Athletic, “I don’t think anyone will be surprised.” Morehead gave the school’s athletic board an update in […]
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/ 3 months agoAlonzo Highsmith leaves Seahawks for Miami role
Seattle Seahawks scouting exec Alonzo Highsmith will be moving to the opposite corner of the country, back to his home and alma mater, having accepted a role as general manager of football operations for the Miami. The longtime NFL executive is a member of the Miami Sports Hall of Fame. He finished his college career […]
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/ 3 months agoRaiders didn’t inform Derek Carr of Colin Kaepernick workout
Las Vegas Raiders coach Josh McDaniels didn’t inform quarterback Derek Carr that the team was going to work out Colin Kaepernick. That was because he felt there was no reason to do so. “I think he knows this is his football team and he’s working like it on the field and he’s leading the way […]
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/ 3 months agoJackson action? Ravens sign QB Brett Hundley
Brett Hundley signed with the Baltimore Ravens and joined the voluntary organized team activities, a portion of the offseason program that starter Lamar Jackson is not attending. Down to two quarterbacks on the roster, the Ravens brought in Hundley to help the team function in on-field work without Jackson. Jackson is in a contract year […]
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/ 3 months agoReport: NFL preparing to launch streaming service in July
The NFL will soon be exploring yet another revenue stream, as the league is set to launch its own streaming service in July, per a report Wednesday from Sports Business Journal. “NFL Plus” would charge customers in the range of $5 a month, with live games streaming to tablets and phones being the primary selling […]
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/ 3 months agoRaiders sign DL Tyler Lancaster
The Las Vegas Raiders signed defensive lineman Tyler Lancaster on Wednesday. Terms were not announced. Lancaster, 27, played the last four seasons in Green Bay. He recorded 110 tackles in 59 career games (21 starts) for the Packers, who signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2018 out of Northwestern. Last season he had […]
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/ 3 months agoRavens not speaking for no-show QB Lamar Jackson
Perennial Pro Bowl quarterbacks and players with contract talks on deck are not always expected at voluntary offseason workouts. That’s the position of Ravens head coach John Harbaugh as Baltimore opens organized team activities. “We’ve been down this road many times through the years,” Harbaugh said. “I’ll just let Lamar speak for himself on that.” […]
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/ 3 months agoReports: Raiders host QB Colin Kaepernick for workout
The Las Vegas Raiders hosted quarterback Colin Kaepernick for a workout Wednesday, ESPN and NFL Network reported. Kaepernick, 34, last played in the NFL in 2016, the year in which he took a knee during the national anthem as a protest against racism and police brutality. While Kaepernick had continually expressed a desire to play […]
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/ 3 months agoNevada judge rejects dismissal, Gruden vs. NFL case cleared for trial
Former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden’s case against the NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell can move forward, a Nevada judge ruled Wednesday. District Court Judge Nancy Allf also denied a Motion to Compel the case into binding arbitration under the terms of Gruden’s NFL contract. Attorneys for the NFL and Goodell presented their positions […]
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/ 3 months agoReport: Colts CB Kenny Moore sits seeking new contract
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore is unhappy with his contract and not participating in OTA practices, the Indianapolis Star reported Wednesday. The practices are voluntary, meaning Moore cannot be fined for staying away. Moore, 26, has two years remaining on a four-year, $33.3 million contract he signed prior to the 2019 season. His average salary […]
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/ 3 months agoReport: Broncos LB Jonathon Cooper to have finger surgery
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper will have surgery Thursday to repair a tendon in his left ring finger, 9News reported Wednesday. He sustained the injury during the Broncos’ OTA practice on Monday and will likely miss the remainder of the offseason program, per the report. Cooper, 24, is expected to be ready by training camp. […]
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/ 3 months agoSteelers name Omar Khan as general manager
Omar Khan was promoted to general manager by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday. Khan, 45, has been with the Steelers since 2001. He has served as the team’s vice president of football and business administration for the past six seasons. Khan signed a four-year contract and replaces the retiring Kevin Colbert, who had been the […]
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/ 3 months agoDE Jadeveon Clowney officially re-signs with Browns
Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney signed a one-year contract with the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the Browns, however multiple media outlets previously reported it was worth $11 million. Clowney, 29, rebounded from a down season with the Tennessee Titans in 2020 by recording 37 tackles (11 for […]
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/ 3 months agoPepsi ends decade-long run of presenting Super Bowl halftime show
The Super Bowl’s halftime show will go on without Pepsi. The soda and snack giant announced Tuesday that it will no longer sponsor the performance held at intermission of the NFL’s annual championship game. “We have decided it’s time to pass the mic,” Pepsi said in a tweet. “Thank you to the amazing artists and […]
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