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Patriots Outlast Texans to Advance to A.F.C. Title Game

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:59:00 +0100

New England’s defense forced five turnovers and scored a defensive touchdown on a second-quarter pick six.

Texans Dominate Steelers in Final Game of Wild Card Playoff Round

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:49:00 +0100

The Houston Texans won their 10th consecutive game and advanced to the divisional round of the playoffs, where the New England Patriots await.

New York Jets Player Kris Boyd Is Critically Wounded in Shooting

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 19:28:00 +0100

Mr. Boyd was wounded early on Sunday in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan. He is in his first year as a defensive player with the team after signing in March.

NFL Playoff Picture Week 18: Team-by-Team Guide

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:11:00 +0100

With a week to go in the N.F.L. season, these detailed trees and scenarios explain every contender’s paths to the playoffs — and to better seeding.

N.F.L. Christmas Games on Netflix Break Streaming Records, With Beyoncé’s Help

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:46:00 +0100

The two games had more than 24 million viewers on average in the United States, Netflix said. Viewership peaked when Beyoncé performed.

N.F.L. Christmas Games on Netflix Break Streaming Records, With Beyoncé’s Help

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:46:00 +0100

The two games had more than 24 million viewers on average in the United States, Netflix said. Viewership peaked when Beyoncé performed.

Cleveland Browns Quarterback Deshaun Watson Accused of Sexual Assault

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 01:38:00 +0200

In a lawsuit filed Monday, a woman said the N.F.L. quarterback, who faced numerous accusations of sexual misconduct several years ago, assaulted her in 2020.

Abner Haynes, a Star of the A.F.L.’s Early Years, Dies at 86

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 21:28:00 +0200

He was a threat as a halfback, receiver and returner for the Dallas Texans, the team that became the Kansas City Chiefs. But he still had to deal with racism.

Hard Knocks with Jets will debut on August 8

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 17:20:00 +0200

The Jets will open training camp on Wednesday and we now know when their run on Hard Knocks will get underway. HBO announced that this year's edition of the training camp chronicle will premiere on Tuesday, August 8. Four more episodes of the show, which is produced in conjunction with NFL Films, will follow that debut on a weekly basis and the season finale will air on September 5. “NFL Films has a long and storied relationship with the Jets, from the early days of the AFL and Joe Namath

Scott Van Pelt, Laura Rutledge are leading candidates to replace Suzy Kolber on Monday Night Countdown

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:00:00 +0200

ESPN's recent purge creates spots that need to be filled, presumably with internal candidates.For one of the bigger spots during football season, a pair of internal options have emerged as the leading candidates.Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reports that Scott Van Pelt and Laura Rutledge are the favorites to replace Suzy Kolber as the host of Monday Night Countdown. Kolber was included in the recent round of layoffs.Van Pelt already hosts the SportsCenter that follows the game. If he bec

CBA dramatically limits ability of franchise-tagged players to sign long-term deals after mid-July

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 13:06:00 +0200

As the annual deadline for franchise-tagged players signing multi-year deal contracts arrives, it's a good time to address a couple of interesting wrinkles regarding what comes next. One is potentially relevant to this year's franchise-tagged players. One is not, but could have been. And there's a third one to file away for future reference, possibly.First, a reader asked last week whether a team could rescind the franchise tag after the mid-July deadline and then sign the player to a long-term

DeAndre Hopkins motivated to prove his "haters and doubters" wrong in Tennessee

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:20:00 +0200

Titans wide receiver Deandre Hopkins is motivated this season to prove he's still an elite playmaker.After agreeing to a contract with the Titans on Sunday, Hopkins wrote on Twitter that those who doubt him fuel him."I always loved having haters and doubters but I appreciate it even more now. Titan up!!" Hopkins wrote.It's not unreasonable to doubt that the 31-year-old Hopkins will ever again play at the level he played at in his 20s. He's been injured the last two years and had his two lowest

DeAndre Hopkins can earn up to $3 million a year in incentives with Titans

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 21:50:00 +0200

Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins can earn up to $3 million a year on his two-year contract if he meets certain incentives.To get the full $3 million, Hopkins needs 95 catches, 1,050 yards and 10 touchdowns. Those are all totals Hopkins has reached in his career, although he hasn't reached the catches and yardage totals since 2020, and hasn't reached the touchdown total since 2018.Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Hopkins' contract calls for him to receive $250,000 for 65 catches, $500,000 fo

Bill Belichick loses face-off with Mike Vrabel for DeAndre Hopkins

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 21:10:00 +0200

Friendship, smiendship.Patriots coach Bill Belichick and Titans coach Mike Vrabel have had a great relationship over the years. They surely still do. But, on Sunday, Vrabel won the face-off with Belichick for receiver DeAndre Hopkins.Both teams wanted him. Hopkins wanted more than either team was offering. Eventually, he accepted what likely was the better financial offer — reportedly, two years, $26 million with $12 million this year and potential incentives of $3 million. (t's not known

DeAndre Hopkins agrees to sign with Titans

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 20:14:00 +0200

DeAndre Hopkins has found his new home.Betting odds shifted this week to make the Titans the favorites to land the veteran wide receiver and anyone who wagered that way appears to be on their way to a payday. According to multiple reports on Sunday, Hopkins has agreed to a deal with the AFC South club. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that he has agreed to a two-year deal worth $26 million with another $6 million available in incentives. He is set to have a base salary of $12 million for the 2

DeSean Jackson hints he is retiring

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 19:14:00 +0200

Longtime NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson appears ready to call it a career.Jackson posted on Instagram today, "Did it my way 15 years strong!! Neva anotha like it!" in a message that has been widely perceived as a retirement announcement, although Jackson didn't specifically say that.Realistically, the 36-year-old Jackson may be done whether he wants to be or not. Last year he managed just nine catches while playing for the Ravens, his sixth NFL team.Jackson will be remembered as one of the be

Despite new representation for Saquon Barkley, Giants aren't willing to re-set talks

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 18:43:00 +0200

As previously reported, the Giants had an offer on the table for running back Saquon Barkley before the franchise tag was applied. As we've recently heard, the Giants had another offer on the table during the offseason program. Barkley, represented exclusively at the time by Roc Nation Sports, accepted neither offer.So what impact will his recent involvement of CAA have on the ongoing discussions? From the Giants' perspective, none whatsover.Per a league source, the Giants aren't inclined to re

Jaguars, Evan Engram agree to three-year contract

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 18:33:00 +0200

One of the franchise-tagged players has agreed to a long-term deal just before Monday's deadline. According to multiple reports, tight end Evan Engram and the Jaguars have agreed to a three-year contract worth $41.25 million with $24 million guaranteed. Engram would have made $11.345 million if he'd played on the franchise tender in 2023. A Giants first-round pick in 2017, Engram signed a one-year, $9 million contract with the Jaguars last March. He went on to have arguably his best season as a

Report: Josh Jacobs, Raiders believed to be too far apart to reach deal

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 17:34:00 +0200

Word last week was that Raiders running back Josh Jacobs will not be reporting to training camp if he does not strike a deal with the Raiders on a long-term extension and it looks like that report will be put to the test. Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that the feeling around the team is that the gap between their offer and Jacobs' desired contract is too large to bridge by Monday afternoon's deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign multi-year deals. That's no s

PFT's top ten coaches for 2023, No. 6: Sean Payton

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 16:48:00 +0200

Of the men making the 2023 PFT list of top 10 head coaches, only one didn't coach at all in 2022. He nevertheless did enough during his years before 2022 to land at No. 6.Sean Payton — offensive expert, Bill Parcells disciple, quarterback whisperer, and Super Bowl XLIV champion — will try to add another label to his football story: Russell Wilson fixer.That's the challenge for Payton in 2023, the thing that will cement his status or jeopardize it. Then again, if Wilson doesn't impro

Tweaks to the redesigned PFT continue

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 16:19:00 +0200

It's been nearly three weeks since we flipped the switch on a redesigned PFT experience. As you might have noticed, we've been making plenty of tweaks on the fly.One of the first adjustments related to the headlines. There are more of them on the home page, in both the desktop and mobile versions of the site. Most recently, you possibly have noticed that the full headline of the lead story now shows up on all devices and in all browser sizes.The masthead has more conspicuous PFT signage. Also,

Lavonte David: Baker Mayfield is "great for our locker room"

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 14:46:00 +0200

Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. recently described the competition between quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask as a 50-50 proposition. Another defensive player has explained that Mayfield has one big factor in his favor.“Obviously, Baker already he’s been ‘the guy’ and, you know, he’s expected to live up to what everybody expected him to be,” David said in an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, via JoeBucsFan.com. “Baker is great for our loc

Robbie Gould says he's ready to play this year, hoping for a training camp invitation

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 13:26:00 +0200

Free agent kicker Robbie Gould hopes he won't be a free agent much longer.The 40-year-old Gould, who played for the 49ers the last six seasons, says he's eager to play in 2023 and hoping he'll be in a uniform when training camps open at the end of the month.“I know training camp is coming up and I’m ready for the next opportunity,” Gould told NBCSportsBayArea.com. “And I’m sure these teams will give these young kids a chance and find out who has a chance to compete

Aaron Curry uses his failures as a player to help him as a Steelers assistant coach

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 10:12:00 +0200

Aaron Curry is one of the biggest draft busts in NFL history. A linebacker out of Wake Forest, Curry went to the Seahawks with the fourth overall pick in the 2009 NFL draft, and he was seen as a sure-thing prospect. Instead, he was a major disappointment in Seattle until the Seahawks traded him to the Raiders for a seventh-round pick, and after 13 games with the Raiders his career was over.Now Curry is in his first year as the Steelers' inside linebackers coach, and he thinks he's uniquely posi

Kirk Cousins had undisclosed rib injury prior to the November 2022 win over the Bills

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 05:31:00 +0200

The excellent Quarterback series on Netflix devotes an entire episode to the bumps and bruises that go along with playing the most important in pro football. Titled Kings of Pain, the third installment discloses some injury information about Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins that never made it to the official injury report.Before the Vikings faced Buffalo in Week 10, the biggest question regarding quarterback health related to Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who had suffered an elbow injury agains

Tyreek Hill says he'll get 2,000 yards and a Super Bowl this year

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:16:00 +0200

Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill has very high hopes for the 2023 season.Hill said on his podcast that he believes he's going to get 2,000 receiving yards, and that the Dolphins will win the Super Bowl."I will break 2,000 yards next year," Hill said. "2,000 yards was on my bucket list to get before I leave this league. You all think Cheetah gonna leave without doing something he promised himself he was going to do as a kid? 2,000 yards and another Super Bowl. We're getting that. Believe that.

Blake Martinez left the NFL for a multimillion-dollar Pokemon business

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 22:26:00 +0200

Former NFL linebacker Blake Martinez made nearly $30 million during his seven-year career, but after retiring last season, he's making plenty of money in a very different field.Martinez has started his own business in the world of Pokemon card sales, and he says that world is becoming as lucrative for him as football was.Martinez told TheAthletic.com that his retirement came when he realized he could do very well financially in the Pokemon business, and do so without risk of injury.“I jus

C.R. Roberts, fullback who stood up against segregation, dies at 87

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 20:02:00 +0200

C.R. Roberts, a star at USC whose very presence on the field for a 1956 road game in Texas challenged the segregated South, has died at the age of 87.When Texas scheduled a game against USC, the Longhorns didn't want Roberts and USC's one other Black player to attend, and USC struggled to find a Texas hotel that would house them. But Roberts didn't just defy segregation, he turned in one of the great performances in college football history.In that game at Texas, Roberts carried 12 times for 25

Patrick Mahomes said Bengals were better than Bills before playoff matchup

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 18:48:00 +0200

During the last postseason, when the Chiefs had won their divisional round game and knew they'd be playing the Bengals-Bills winner in the AFC Championship Game, Patrick Mahomes felt the Bengals were the better team.Although Mahomes didn't say it publicly, he did say it privately, in comments that aired on the new Netflix documentary series that followed him through the 2022 season.“I think the Bengals are better, but I think with all those injuries on the o-line that the Bills have a cha

Trevor Lawrence showed unprecedented improvement from Year 1 to Year 2

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 14:51:00 +0200

Has any quarterback ever benefited from a coaching change more than Trevor Lawrence, who went from Urban Meyer in his first season to Doug Pederson in his second?Statistically, there's a case to be made that Lawrence's improvement was unlike any other player's in NFL history.Via NFL Research, Lawrence's improvement from a passer rating of 71.9 in 2021 to 95.2 in 2022 is the largest increase in NFL history for any quarterback who threw at least 400 passes in each of his first two seasons.The swi

Kirk Cousins on Justin Jefferson not calling him a Top 5 QB: "People have to be honest"

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 14:16:00 +0200

Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was recently asked to name the Top 5 quarterbacks in the NFL. Kirk Cousins didn't make the cut.Jefferson named Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers, Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts and Josh Allen, in that order. The audio wasn't entirely clear, but it sounded like he then mentioned Cousins after Allen, but still, his Top 5 were clear, and Cousins wasn't one of them.Asked about it, Cousins said he's fine with it."I didn't even see it. This is the first time hearing about

Would Giants, Raiders rescind franchise tags from Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs?

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 12:52:00 +0200

In an offseason full of decisions made — good, bad, or otherwise — the smartest move might have come from Cowboys running back Tony Pollard.Recovering from a broken ankle while the running back market cratered, Pollard quickly opted to accept his franchise tender of $10.1 million, making the salary for 2023 fully and completely guaranteed. While it removed any leverage he might have had to, for example, skip the offseason program in an effort to get a long-term deal, it's not as if

Jordan Love working with Packers' skill players in California

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 11:43:00 +0200

With training camps set to open in a couple weeks, Packers quarterback Jordan Love has organized some advance work with his teammates.Love is working out in California with a group of Packers teammates that includes running back Aaron Jones, wide receiver Christian Watson, wide receiver Jayden Reed, wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks, wide receiver Jeff Cotton and backup quarterback Danny Etling, according to Matt Schneiderman of TheAthletic.com.Love is heading into his fourth season with the Packe

Joe Mixon takes pay cut to stay with Bengals

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 02:03:00 +0200

At a time when running backs are getting squeezed financially across the league, Bengals running back Joe Mixon has agreed to take a pay cut to stay with the Bengals this season.Mixon and the Bengals have agreed to a new deal that will pay him a base salary of just under $6 million with incentives that could earn him up to $8 million a league source tells PFT.Although Mixon had been due more than $9 million this season, that was non-guaranteed, and Mixon decided it was better to re-work his con

Nikola Kalinic signs with Rams

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 01:25:00 +0200

The Rams have signed free agent tight end Nikola Kalinic, the team announced Friday.The Colts waived Kalinic in May, and he had workouts with the Packers, Browns and Falcons.Kalinic, 26, spent last season with the Colts, earning a promotion from the practice squad to the active roster during the season. He played seven games with two starts and his only stat was one kickoff return for 15 yards.Kalinic played 47 snaps on offense and 42 on special teams in 2022, his first career NFL action.The Ha

Summoned to the league office in 2011 over criticism of officiating, Jon Gruden refused to go

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 23:43:00 +0200

The recent ESPN article regarding the connection between the Jon Gruden emails and Daniel Snyder's essentially forced sale of the Commanders delved into the animosity between Gruden and the league office. It started during his first stint with the Raiders, and it grew over the years.The fact that he worked directly for the late Al Davis didn't help matters. Davis had long been an irritant to the league, suing his partners for antitrust and believing there was a persistent bias against the Silve

Kyle Rudolph will call Big Ten games for NBC

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 23:00:00 +0200

Tight end Kyle Rudolph remains a free agent, but he is working on a second career.Rudolph told Pete Sampson of TheAthletic.com that he will call select Big Ten games for NBC this fall. Rudolph got his feet wet as an analyst this offseason, calling some USFL games and Notre Dame's spring game.Rudolph credits his career at Notre Dame with his post-playing-career opportunity."One hundred percent. It was without question the reason why," Rudolph told Sampson. "I'm an anomaly. Played 12 years in the

Rams sign Byron Young to wrap up draft class

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 22:28:00 +0200

The Rams have all of their draft picks under contract. Field Yates of ESPN reports that third-round edge rusher Byron Young signed his four-year deal with the team on Friday. The agents for third-round defensive tackle Kobie Turner announced their client had signed earlier in the day. Young had 37 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and seven sacks for the Volunteers last season. He spent two years at the SEC school after going to junior college. Young and Turner were two of 14 players drafted by the

Breece Hall: I've been saying I'll be ready for the first game

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 22:18:00 +0200

Jets running back Breece Hall missed the final 10 games of his rookie season after tearing his ACL, but he doesn't think the injury will cost him any more games this season. Hall and Jets head coach Robert Saleh both sounded optimistic about Hall’s chances of being ready to roll at the start of the season when they spoke to reporters near the end of the team's offseason program. During an appearance on NFL Network this week, Hall sounded even more confident about being in the lineup for t

Report: Long-term contract for Evan Engram "up in the air"

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 21:30:00 +0200

In April, Jaguars General Manager Trent Baalke expressed optimism at getting tight end Evan Engram under contract long term. But as the Monday deadline approaches for franchised-tagged players to sign a long-term deal, there are no signs the sides are closing in on one.Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports that a long-term deal for Engram is "up in the air." They may get a deal done. They might not get a deal done.Stay tuned.If they don't get a long-term deal completed by Monday, Engram would ge

Kyler Murray: The sky is the limit for me, this team

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 21:04:00 +0200

The Cardinals are betting favorites to have the worst record in the NFL in 2023. Arizona is a +225 favorite to finish the regular season with the fewest wins, via BetMGM, with Tampa Bay next at +850 followed by Houston at +900.The Cardinals, of course, expect to be better — much better — than anyone outside the organization believes.The return of quarterback Kyler Murray will play a part in the team's outcome this season. Murray is working his way back from a torn anterior cruciate

Adrian Phillips: Mac Jones is competing, we'll ride with whoever's out there

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 20:41:00 +0200

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has resisted referring to Mac Jones as the team's starting quarterback this offseason and one of the team's defensive players didn't take the bait when asked recently about Jones' grip on the job. Safety Adrian Phillips was more than willing to talk about the quarterbacks that the Patriots will be facing during the 2023 season during an appearance on NFL Network, but he was less forthcoming when asked about Jones being the team's No. 1 signal caller. "Man, you

DK Metcalf: Geno Smith matured and changed when he became the starter

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 20:05:00 +0200

At this time last year, the Seahawks had not named a starting quarterback but wide receiver DK Metcalf had a pretty good idea of which way they were going to go. Metcalf knew Geno Smith from Smith's three years as a backup to Russell Wilson in Seattle and he said during an appearance on Fubo Sports' Getcha Popcorn Ready with T.O. & Hatch that Smith could "chill" in that role because he wasn't leading the offense. After Wilson was traded, Metcalf and Smith worked out together and the wideout

Rams agree to terms with third-round pick Kobie Turner

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 20:04:00 +0200

The Rams drafted 14 players this spring. All but one now is under contract or has agreed to terms.Universal Sports Management announced Friday that third-round defensive end Kobie Turner has agreed to terms with the team.Third-round defensive end Byron Young remains the Rams' only unsigned rookie.The Rams selected Turner out of Wake Forest with the 89th overall selection. He wasa third-team All-ACC performer in his lone season with the Demon Deacons.Turner totaled 38 total tackles, including 10

Tariq Woolen says his knee is getting right after offseason surgery

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 19:53:00 +0200

Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen watched from the sideline during Organized Team Activities after having arthroscopic knee surgery for an offseason injury. But he says he's making progress.Woolen posted a video of himself sprinting and appearing to move well, and he wrote that his knee feels good."The knee is getting right," Woolen wrote.Seahawks coach Pete Carroll has said he expects Woolen to be on the field at the start of training camp.Woolen was a 2022 fifth-round draft pick who started al

Larry Ogunjobi sees "true growth" in Kenny Pickett's confidence and demeanor

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 19:29:00 +0200

Quarterback Kenny Pickett had a promising rookie season for the Steelers and defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi believes his teammate will be even better the second time around. During an appearance on The Sick Podcast, Ogunjobi said that he's always thought that players make their biggest improvement between their first and second seasons in the NFL. Ogunjobi said the lack of pre-draft workouts, extra meetings with your team, and other things that are specific to a rookie year allows players mor

Justin Simmons: Russell Wilson has my full trust and confidence

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 19:03:00 +0200

The Broncos need a bounce-back season from quarterback Russell Wilson and another teammate has expressed confidence it's going to happen. In a recent interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio, safety Justin Simmons noted the time Wilson has put in to be better in 2023. “I know he’s one of the hardest workers, if not the hardest worker I’ve ever been around and that I’ve seen, and his attention to detail and his preparation has already made me a better player, being his teammate,

AJ Dillon: Everyone would run through a wall for Jordan Love

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 18:53:00 +0200

Jordan Love is in his first season as the Packers starting quarterback, but he's not in his first year with the team and running back AJ Dillon believes that has made a difference in how the team has responded to him this offseason. Dillon and Love were both part of the team's 2020 draft class and Dillon noted on SiriusXM NFL Radio that there has already been "a couple of times throughout his career already where he's had to step up and he's had to play" when Aaron Rodgers was out of the lineup

Arbitrary franchise-tag deadline for doing long-term deals needs to go

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 16:31:00 +0200

On the surface, it might seem odd for franchise-tagged players like Giants running back Saquon Barkley and Raiders running back Josh Jacobs to be threatening to not show up for future events like training camp and/or the start of the regular season when those things are still weeks into the future. The NFL's odd rule regarding the tag makes it a necessity, however.The league and the union agreed that players saddled with the tag can't sign multi-year contracts after July 15. (This year, it's Ju

NFL changes name of latest attempt to create a tentpole event

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 14:26:00 +0200

Some things happen naturally. Some thing don't. Sometimes, that doesn't keep people from continuing to try to make those things happen.For the NFL, which enjoys more organic tentpoles events than any other American sport, the effort to force the launch of training camp into another one continues.Two years ago, the league unveiled "Back Together Saturday" for the first weekend of training camp. Now, "Back Together Saturday" has become "Training Camp Back Together Weekend Presented by YouTube."Th

Former NFL defensive end Joe Campbell dies at 68

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 10:27:00 +0200

Joe Campbell, a defensive end who played for the Saints, Raiders and Buccaneers, has died at the age of 68.After starring at Maryland, Campbell was selected by the Saints with the seventh overall pick in the 1977 NFL draft.During his fourth season, Campbell was traded to the Raiders, and he helped them win the Super Bowl that year.Campbell finished his career in 1981 with the Buccaneers.Campbell's brother told the Delaware News Journal that Campbell was found dead after going for a hike and app

Mark Glowinski: Daniel Jones can go out and kick ass now with nothing to prove

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 03:25:00 +0200

A year ago, Daniel Jones faced the most important season of his career. Now, after one season under Brian Daboll, the Giants quarterback has a new contract and a bright future.He passed for career bests with 317 completions, 472 attempts, a 67.2 completion percentage and 3,205 yards. He also ran for 708 yards and seven touchdowns."I think it's going to be even a better season now that he has. . . that little bit of sense of relief in the sense that he doesn't have to prove [anything] to anybody

Patrick Mahomes: Andy Reid is simply the best

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 01:07:00 +0200

Michael Vick recently opened the debate about whether Andy Reid deserves consideration for greatest coach of all time. Patrick Mahomes would like to second that notion.Since Mahomes became the full-time starter in 2018, the Chiefs are 64-18 in the regular season and 11-3 in the postseason with three AFC titles and two Super Bowl rings. Mahomes has two MVP awards.Both Reid and Mahomes are headed toward the Pro Football Hall of Fame with years remaining in their careers."He's meant the world to m

Jets announce deal with Quinnen Williams

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:29:00 +0200

The Jets announced their long-term deal with defensive tackle Quinnen Williams on Thursday. "We are thrilled to secure Quinnen as a New York Jet for the foreseeable future, as he embodies everything we look for in our players," Jets General Manager Joe Douglas said in a statement. "He is a leader on and off the field, who does everything asked of him and more. He is a young, ascending player who has shown a consistent ability to dominate the line of scrimmage and help this team win. We are happ

Pro Bowl Games ratings compare favorably to other leagues' all-star games

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:16:00 +0200

When the NFL scrapped the Pro Bowl for the Pro Bowl Games, it expected the ratings to take a hit. And they did. But the non-bowl Pro Bowl is performing well in comparison to the all-star games held by other leagues.This week's all-star game staged by Major League Baseball generated a record-low audience of 7.01 million viewers on Fox. In February, the NFL's Pro Bowl Games drew 6.28 million viewers on ESPN and ABC.The NBA all-star game from that same month yielded a record-low audience of 4.59 m

Report: Richard Sherman is a candidate to replace Shannon Sharpe on Undisputed

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:01:00 +0200

Richard Sherman once told Skip Bayless, "I’m better at life than you." Their lives could soon be intertwined.Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reports that Sherman has emerged as a candidate to replace Shannon Sharpe on Undisputed.The news comes at a time when FS1 reportedly is having difficultly finding someone who will work with Bayless, who is believed to rule the show on which he appears with an iron fist.But even Sherman would have to realize the potential for fireworks in the fau

Report: Josh Jacobs won't report to camp without a new deal

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 23:39:00 +0200

Raiders running back Josh Jacobs told Paloma Villicana of Fox5 News in Las Vegas that he is "feeling great" and "explosive." The team, though, might not get to see for itself for a while.Jacobs will not report to training camp absent a new deal before Monday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, according to Villicana.There is no indication the sides are close to a long-term deal, but deadlines tend to prompt action, and the Raiders are running out of time. Jacobs is set to make $10.1 million on the franchise

Dallas Goedert: Defenses called us "soft," said "run a real play" whenever we ran our QB sneak

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:47:00 +0200

The Eagles made good use of quarterback sneaks during their run to the NFC title last season and their manner of running the play led to some negative reactions. Quarterback Jalen Hurts' bid for first downs came with the help of pushes from behind from his teammates and there was some discussion this offseason about a potential rule change to outlaw that practice. No formal rule change proposal was made, however, and that means the play remains legal. That means the Eagles are likely to hear co

De'Vondre Campbell says he's 100% healthy after playing hurt last year

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:37:00 +0200

Packers linebacker De'Vondre Campbell says he's finally healthy this offseason, after playing through injuries last year.Campbell wrote on Twitter that the Packers' Week Seven game against the Commanders, in which he had three tackles for loss and a pick-six, was the only game of the year in which he was fully healthy."I was just hitting my stride this game starting to feel like myself after dealing with a nagging shoulder that I never told anyone about and then I injured my knee the next game

Titans to hold five training camp practices for general public

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:35:00 +0200

The Titans announced their public training camp schedule on Thursday and it includes five open practices for all fans. Tennessee will hold open sessions on July 29, Aug. 1, Aug. 4, Aug. 10, and Aug. 22 at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park. All sessions will begin at 9:15 a.m.Fans will need to claim free tickets via a lottery system that can be accessed on the Titans’ website through 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, July 15. Winners will receive instructions to claim their tickets on July 19.While

Quinnen Williams, Jets agree to four-year extension

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 19:48:00 +0200

Quinnen Williams and the Jets have gotten a deal done. According to multiple reports, Williams has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Jets. The deal is reportedly worth $96 million with $66 million in guaranteed money. The full details of the deal are still to come, but that total value and per-year average is more than Williams' fellow 2019 first-round picks Jeffery Simmons, Dexter Lawrence, and Ed Oliver got in the extensions they signed earlier this offseason. Rams star Aaron

Saquon Barkley involves CAA in his contract talks

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:56:00 +0200

Five years ago, Giants running back Saquon Barkley shifted his marketing representation from Roc Nation to CAA. Now, CAA is involved in negotiating his football contract, too.Per NFLPA records, Barkley is currently represented by Kim Miale of Roc Nation and Ed Perry of CAA. According to a source with knowledge of the situation, Perry was added to the negotiating team in the middle of June.The change suggests that Barkley was not fully satisfied with the service he was getting. However, he was n

Dion Dawkins: "Everything just felt weird" in playoff loss to Bengals

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:38:00 +0200

The Bills' 2022 season ended in disappointing fashion when they lost to the Bengals 27-10 in January's divisional-round matchup. Despite playing at home and in the snow, Buffalo got down 14-0 in the first quarter and scored just three points in the second half.Reviewing that game during an appearance on The Herd this week, Bills veteran left tackle Dion Dawkins said the entire game had an off-kilter vibe that permeated through the team.“That Cincinnati game was definitely weird
,” D

Adam Silver: Leagues have a responsibility to invest more in gambling education for players

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:38:00 +0200

The NFL has seen in recent weeks the failure of its efforts to properly educate players regarding the gambling policy. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver believes all sports leagues have an obligation to do a much better job when it comes to gambling-related education.“I think there’s a responsibility for these leagues to invest more education
, not just our own players, but of young people who might be doing something inappropriate or anybody who might be engaging in problematic gambling

Kyler Murray's goal is to be back for the season opener

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 04:37:00 +0200

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray underwent surgery Jan. 3 to repair the torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. So, realistically, Murray faces long odds to be ready for the start of the season.That isn't stopping him from trying. The season premiere of Cardinals Flight Plan is scheduled to air Thursday night on the Cardinals' YouTube channel, and in pre-released audio of the episode, Murray spoke about his goal to hurry up and get back. “When you look further down the line,

Marcus Allen: Running backs are "sadly undervalued"

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:43:00 +0200

The deadline to sign franchise-tagged players to a long-term contract is Monday. Three running backs are among the four tagged players still looking for long-term deals, but there are no indications Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, Giants running back Saquon Barkley or Cowboys running back Tony Pollard will reach agreement before then.Pollard is the only one of the three to have signed the tag, and Barkley has threatened to sit out into the season
absent a deal.Hall of Fame running back Marcus

Giants offered Saquon Barkley $13 million per year; Barkley wanted $16 million

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 23:21:00 +0200

The Giants and running back Saquon Barkley have fewer than five days left to do a long-term deal. While it's unclear whether they'll get one finalized by Monday at 4:00 p.m. ET, an effort was made to make it happen before application of the franchise tag.Per a league source with knowledge of the situation, the Giants extended an offer to Barkley worth $13 million per year, including $26 million over the first two years. The offer was made before the deadline for applying the franchise tag, with

Jon Gruden wonders why Daniel Snyder might have been out to get him

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 22:48:00 +0200

The lengthy, detailed article from ESPN
regarding the Jon Gruden emails and the question of who leaked them includes reporting regarding Gruden's curiosity as to why Commanders owner Daniel Snyder "would have had it out for" Gruden.Per the report, Gruden "recently wondered aloud to associates" regarding that specific point. Was it Gruden's friendship with former Washington executive Bruce Allen, whom Snyder "hated"? Was it Gruden's brother, Jay, who "shared some unsavory stories earlier in 2021

Report: Will Richardson suspended for three games

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 22:35:00 +0200

Offensive tackle Will Richardson did not sign with another team after the Jaguars released him last August and his path back to the field likely just got more difficult. Per Field Yates of ESPN, Richardson — who remains a free agent — has been suspended for three games. The reason for his suspension was not disclosed. A fourth-round pick in the 2018 draft, Richardson has appeared in 44 games with five starts — all for Jacksonville. He did not play in his rookie year due t

Dalvin Cook: Free agent process is fun

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:39:00 +0200

Running back Dalvin Cook has not settled on a place to play during the 2023 season, but he says he's not minding the waiting game that he has to play until the right deal comes along. A report over the weekend indicated Cook will wait until closer
to the start of training camp before signing with any team as an offer from the Dolphins hasn't satisfied what he's looking for after being released by the Vikings this offseason. In an interview with FOX 9 in Minneapolis about his return
to Minnesota

Dion Dawkins on Stefon Diggs: There's nothing to be worried about

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:10:00 +0200

The Bills caused a stir last month when head coach Sean McDermott told reporters that he was "very concerned
" about receiver Stefon Diggs' absence from mandatory minicamp. Since then, the Bills have tried to put the proverbial toothpaste back in the tube. But whatever is going on between Diggs and the franchise will continue to be a storyline given Buffalo's status as a Super Bowl contender and Diggs' status as one of the best receivers in the league. Still, Buffalo left tackle Dion Dawkins in

Dallas Goedert says Jalen Hurts is a Top 2 QB

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:09:00 +0200

Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert doesn't think Jalen Hurts gets enough recognition as one of the truly elite quarterbacks in the NFL.Asked about ranking quarterbacks, Goedert said that only Patrick Mahomes compares with what Hurts does for his team."I think Jalen has to be at the top," Goedert said on Pardon My Take
. "I think he should be top three, top two. It's hard to take anything away from Patrick. You go down the list and there's probably 10 quarterbacks that could be in the Top 5, depend

Sam Darnold: There's a ton of reasons I picked the 49ers

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:59:00 +0200

Sam Darnold signed a one-year deal with the 49ers despite knowing the team already employed Brock Purdy and Trey Lance.It was a homecoming of sorts as the quarterback graduated from San Clemente High School in Orange County and played college football at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. The 49ers' success, too, was a draw.In three seasons with the Jets and two more with the Panthers, Darnold never played on a winning team. The 49ers have won at least 10 games three of the p

Kyler Murray: Last year was necessary, good will come out of what happened

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:15:00 +0200

It didn't take long for Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray to realize something was off last season. The Cardinals finished 2021 as a playoff team, but were well on their way to a 4-13 season before Murray tore his ACL in a December game against the Patriots. Murray has focused on rehabbing since that point while the Cardinals have hired a new head coach and General Manager in what they hope is a turn toward better days in the future.Murray has mostly remained silent since his injury, but he op

Garrett Wilson on Aaron Rodgers: We took full advantage of the time in the spring

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:34:00 +0200

Jets receiver Garrett Wilson was named AP offensive rookie of the year after a stellar 2022. But expectations are higher for the coming season now that Wilson has Aaron Rodgers as his quarterback. In a recent interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio, Wilson said that he's gotten comfortable with the four-time MVP after getting experience and reps on the field."When you have a new signal-caller coming in and new quarterback, you just want to be able to get those reps and bookmark certain routes togethe

Buccaneers reveal new "Creamsicle" jersey

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:18:00 +0200

The Buccaneers' famed "Creamsicle" jersey is officially back. Tampa Bay revealed the latest iteration of the throwback jersey on Wednesday with a video
featuring several of the team's legendary players along with current members of the squad. The Bucs are going to wear the uniform for the Week 6 matchup against the Lions. "Our fans have waited a decade to see our players back in these classic Creamsicle jerseys, and we are excited to celebrate our rich legacy when we debut these one-of-a-kind u

Braxton Jones: Darnell Wright ahead of where I was as a rookie

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:07:00 +0200

The Bears hope to have a more potent offense during the 2023 season and part of their plan to get better on that side of the ball includes their top pick from this year's draft. Darnell Wright is expected to start at right tackle and left tackle Braxton Jones said he expects that the rookie will have some "growing pains" as he adjusts to the NFL. Jones went through the process after being drafted in the fifth round last year, but he added that he thinks Wright is better equipped to handle the t

DK Metcalf: We have a whole arsenal of offensive weapons

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:58:00 +0200

The Seahawks didn't hesitate to add to a strong receiving corps in the first round of this year's draft. After adding cornerback Devon Witherspoon with the fifth overall pick, the Seahawks made Jaxon Smith-Njigba the first wideout off the board with the 20th selection later in the round. The former Ohio State star joins DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett as a target for quarterback Geno Smith and the Seahawks made another addition to their offense in the second round. Running back Zach Charbonnet joi

Former Purdue WR Milton Wright sets up workouts with teams

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 13:37:00 +0200

Wide receiver Milton Wright's bid for a spot in the NFL will continue after he was passed over in Tuesday's supplemental draft
. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Wright, who played at Purdue, will hold workouts
for interested teams on July 24 and 25 in hopes of signing with a team and going to training camp later this summer. Wright and former Jackson State wide receiver Malachi Wideman were the only players eligible for the supplemental draft this year. Wideman also went unselected and is al

Kadarius Toney claims he was hacked after profane outburst at Giants fan

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:44:00 +0200

Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney is claiming he was hacked after someone who sounded like Toney, using Toney's Twitter account, sent a profane message to a Giants fan via voice note.It started with the Giants fan sending Toney a direct message, telling him that he misses Daniel Jones. Toney's account sent a voice note in response.“You talk about I miss Daniel Jones?" Toney started, before unleashing a stream of profanity and saying that actually it's Jones who misses Toney.When the fan

Malachi Wideman scheduling workouts with teams

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 01:35:00 +0200

After going undrafted in the NFL supplemental draft Tuesday, Jackson State wide receiver Malachi Wideman and Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright are free agents.Wideman is scheduling workouts with NFL teams for when training camps begin, his agent told Tom Pelissero of NFL Media. Wideman also has offers from CFL and XFL teams if an NFL job doesn't come to fruition.He caught 34 passes for 540 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2021 but was limited to three catches for 49 yards and a touchdown in six game

49ers will open nine training camp practices to fans

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 01:13:00 +0200

The 49ers will welcome their rookies to training camp next week and veterans the following week. Fans will be allowed to watch their team for the first time on Wednesday, July 26.Cam Inman of the Mercury News reports that the team sent an email to season ticket holders announcing the nine practices open to fans.Season ticket holders will get first dibs on the $10 tickets, with all proceeds going to the 49ers Foundation. Children under 2 years old will not require a ticket.Training camp tickets

Bills want DeAndre Hopkins, at their price

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:56:00 +0200

As free-agent receiver DeAndre Hopkins waits for his value to increase, the Bills are waiting for his asking price to drop.It's been known in league circles for several weeks now that the Bills are indeed interested in Hopkins, but that they have a price in mind they won't exceed. Given that he visited the Titans and Patriots and not the Bills, it's fair to infer that the Bills are offering less than the two primary suitors.If Hopkins wants to win a championship, maybe he'd take less. Or maybe

Report: Jarrad Davis out "long term" after surgery

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:49:00 +0200

Giants middle linebacker Jarrad Davis will be out "long term
" after undergoing surgery this summer, Pat Leonard of the Daily News reports. It's unclear why Davis required surgery or what he had repaired, as Leonard calls the surgery "undisclosed."Davis, 28, was taking first-team reps in Wink Martindale's defense alongside weakside linebacker Bobby Okereke.Second-year linebackers Micah McFadden and Darrian Beavers are behind Davis on the depth chart and likely the first to get the chance to fil

Travis Kelce: College suspension pushed me into the tight end room

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 23:26:00 +0200

Travis Kelce has become one of the best tight ends in NFL history over the course of his time with the Chiefs, but he wasn't always a sure thing to wind up playing the position. When Kelce arrived at the University of Cincinnati, he saw time as a Wildcat quarterback during his redshirt freshman season. That background is referenced often during games when the Chiefs have Kelce take a direct snap or otherwise run the football, but another part of his lore is responsible for taking him off the qu

Deshaun Watson on Amari Cooper: Our chemistry is going to be tight

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 23:24:00 +0200

Deshaun Watson hosted some of the Browns' skill players in Houston in the offseason. In May, he took some of his teammates with him to Puerto Rico for training and bonding.Since the offseason program ended, the quarterback has spent time with No. 1 receiver Amari Cooper.Cooper missed some of the offseason work — and some of the fun — after core muscle surgery.“Amari’s going to be good
,” Watson said Tuesday at his inaugural Deshaun Watson Foundation high school 7-o

NFL: Alvin Kamara situation remains under review

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 22:33:00 +0200

From the perspective of the civil and criminal justice systems, the cases involving Saints running back Alvin Kamara are over. From the perspective of the NFL, the situation is essentially just beginning.Now that the criminal prosecution has ended
, Kamara will be subject to discipline under the league's Personal Conduct Policy. This will entail the league finalizing its investigation, proposing a penalty, and presenting the matter to independent judge Sue L. Robinson for a decision. (The leagu

Damien Harris: Time with Patriots "wasn't easy from the beginning"

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 21:53:00 +0200

Running back Damien Harris joined a new team when he signed with the Bills this offseason and his chances of playing a significant role on their offense will be tied to his availability. It was not a strong suit for Harris during his time with the Patriots. Harris played in just two games as a rookie because he was at the bottom of the team's depth chart and then missed 14 games over the last three seasons, which explains why he said his time in New England "wasn’t easy from the beginning

Alvin Kamara also settles civil suit stemming from Las Vegas fight

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:48:00 +0200

Saints running back Alvin Kamara has agreed to settle the civil case against him stemming from a fight in Las Vegas during the 2022 Pro Bowl weekend.Tony Buzbee, the attorney representing the victim of the alleged assault, announced on social media that "this matter has settled on confidential terms."Kamara issued a public apology to Darnell Greene as part of the settlement.“Please accept my sincere apologies for the events of February 5, 2022 in Las Vegas. I am happy that we are able to

Stabbing at soccer match raises questions about security at Levi's Stadium

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:07:00 +0200

Levi's Stadium has hosted one Super Bowl, and it will host another in three years. That's the good. Here's the bad — there are fresh questions about security at the facility.Via the San Jose Mercury News, a brawl and a stabbing (captured on video) happened at the venue earlier this month, during a soccer match.Levi's Stadium stages all 49ers home games and other events, including many concerts. It will host matches during thr 2026 World Cup.In the most recent incident, someone smuggled a

No players selected in 2023 supplemental draft

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:25:00 +0200

The first supplemental draft since 2019 quietly came and went on Tuesday with no team making a selection, according to multiple reports. That means former Jackson State receiver Malachi Wideman and former Purdue receiver Milton Wright are now free agents and eligible to sign with any team. Wideman caught 34 passes for 540 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2021, but was limited to three catches for 49 yards in six games last year. Listed at 6-foot-5 and 190 pounds, he played six games for the Universit

Yetur Gross-Matos: Position change has been "a breath of fresh air"

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:17:00 +0200

Coaching changes lead to schematic changes and those changes can turn out to be a boon or a burden to returning players. Yetur Gross-Matos sees a change in defensive philosophy with the Panthers as a plus for his prospects this season. New defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero is bringing a 3-4 base defense with him to Carolina and that will make Gross-Matos an outside linebacker rather than a defensive end for the first time. Gross-Matos said he feels "a bigger responsibility" on defense now that

Grady Jarrett: We're confident in Desmond Ridder and what he can achieve

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:55:00 +0200

The Falcons are riding with 2022 third-round pick Desmond Ridder as their starting quarterback entering the season and veteran defensive tackle Grady Jarrett feels like the young signal-caller is ready. In a recent interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio, Jarrett said the one word he'd use to describe Ridder is "confident." "[I]t just seems like the noise around him just hasn’t affected him
— just the negative energy that people are giving toward the decision that the team has made to go

Jaguars announce open training camp practice schedule

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:43:00 +0200

The Jaguars will be holding training camp at the Miller Electric Center for the first time this summer and Tuesday brought word of how often fans will be welcomed to watch the team prepare for the 2023 season. An announcement from the team shows that they will be hosting 11 practices open to the public at their new facility in Jacksonville. There will be a 13th practice reserved solely for the team's season ticket holders. The Jaguars will hold their first open practice on July 26 and they'll h

Clarence Thomas received a Super Bowl ring from Jerry Jones

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:45:00 +0200

When it comes to legal controversies, the NFL likes to resolve them in-house, through a secret, rigged, kangaroo court of compelled arbitration controlled by the Commissioner. Since the system isn't foolproof, it's wise to have influence within the external court system.Cowboys owner Jerry Jones possibly has cultivated some.In a lengthy look at the manner in which Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas entered a circle of wealth and power
, the New York Times makes mention of the relationship be

Deebo Samuel abruptly ends interview when asked about Eagles

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:17:00 +0200

49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has had plenty to say about the Eagles this offseason, but he's apparently done dealing with that topic.Samuel, who has previously said the 49ers would have beaten the Eagles in the NFC Championship Game if Brock Purdy had been healthy, was asked about that in an interview with Zach Gelb of CBS Sports Radio."I mean, I said what I said," Samuel replied.Samuel was then asked about the 49ers-Eagles rematch this season."I don't know. Just wait until Week 13, 12, wha

Ezekiel Elliott settles suit against him over dog attack

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 02:52:00 +0200

Free agent running back Ezekiel Elliott has settled a lawsit
filed against him by a woman in his Frisco, Texas, neighborhood, a court official told Isabella Volmert of the Dallas Morning News.Jennifer Gampper originally filed the civil suit in July 2021, seeking more than $1 million in damages after alleging one of Elliott's dogs left her with "severe and permanent injuries" in an unprovoked attack. The case was scheduled for a jury trial Monday in the 471st District Court.Gampper’s attor

Northwestern fires Pat Fitzgerald

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 01:04:00 +0200

Northwestern has parted ways with head coach Pat Fitzgerald, school president Michael Schill announced Monday.The move comes three days after the school announced a two-week suspension for its longtime coach over hazing allegations within the program. Reporting by the school newspaper, the Daily Northwestern, a day later prompted Schill to reconsider the punishment.Fitzgerald served as the head coach at his alma mater for 17 years, taking over after the unexpected death of Randy Walker in 2006.

PFT's top ten NFL head coaches for 2023, No. 10: Doug Pederson

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:03:00 +0200

Another slow-time day, another slow-time list.As explained earlier on Monday, we've decided to rank the top 10 head coaches in the NFL. In order to ensure I don't lose interest and stop, we're starting at No. 10 and working our way up.At No. 10 is Jaguars coach Doug Pederson.It was a close between Pederson, who has a Super Bowl win with the Eagles under his belt, and Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy (who also has a Super Bowl win, with the Packers) and Packers coach Matt LaFleur.LaFleur doesn't get

Allegations emerge of racist environment at Northwestern football program

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 22:53:00 +0200

The allegations of sexualized hazing within the Northwestern football program was the beginning. The latest set of contentions could be the end, for long-time head coach Pat Fitzgerald.The latest item from the Daily Northwestern details claims of a "culture of enabling racism
," featuring accounts from one former player who opted to go on the record and multiple anonymous sources.Ramon Diaz Jr., who played for the school from 2005 through 2008, said, “I didn’t feel like I could be a

Jim Irsay: Jonathan Taylor "healed up," Shaquille Leonard "getting better each day"

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 22:40:00 +0200

Colts owner Jim Irsay offered updates on how a couple of the team's players are feeling after they dealt with injuries during the 2022 season. Running back Jonathan Taylor missed time with an ankle injury and he had surgery
to address the injury this offseason. That kept him from taking part in the team's offseason program, but Irsay said on The Pat McAfee Show that Taylor is "healed up
" with training camp set to start later this month. Taylor is headed into the final year of his rookie deal.

Joe Burrow on offseason trash talk with Chiefs: We'll see them in December

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 22:31:00 +0200

Is there a better rivalry in the NFL right now than the Chiefs and Bengals?The teams have gone back and forth on the field the past two seasons, and this offseason, they have started going back and forth off the field. It's only added fuel to the rivalry.The most recent to-do began innocently enough when Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow called Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes the best quarterback in the league. Burrow added he doesn’t “think there’s any argument right now.&rdq

Jim Irsay: It's going to be tough for Anthony Richardson as a rookie, but he has to play

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 21:36:00 +0200

The Colts haven't named Anthony Richardson their season-opening starter, but whether he starts the first game, the No. 4 overall pick will play early and often this season.Richardson will become the third quarterback drafted in the top five to start as a rookie for the Colts over the past 25 years. The Colts selected Peyton Manning with the No. 1 overall pick in 1998, and Manning started all 16 games his rookie season. Andrew Luck, the No. 1 overall pick in 2012, also started every game as a ro

J.J. Watt: T.J. Watt's contract situation helped end thoughts of signing with Steelers in 2021

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 20:56:00 +0200

J.J. Watt did many things during his NFL career, but he never played on the same team with his brothers T.J. and Derek. During an appearance on the Green Light with Chris Long podcast, Watt said that there was a time when that possibility was on the table. Watt was a free agent after being released by the Texans in 2021 and he said that signing with the Steelers — who employed both of his brothers at the time — was a consideration, but T.J.'s bid for a new contract that offseason he

Jaguars sign Josh Pederson, Doug Pederson's son

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 20:49:00 +0200

The Jaguars are bringing in a player their head coach knows as well as anyone in the league. Jacksonville announced on Monday that the club has signed tight end Josh Pederson — son of head coach Doug Pederson. Josh Pederson entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2021, spending time with the 49ers, Saints, and Chiefs. But he received playing time in the USFL this year with the Houston Gamblers. He finished second on the club with 24 receptions for 325 yards.The younger Peder

Pat Surtain II: Javonte Williams looks good, can't wait for him to get out there

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 19:45:00 +0200

While running back Javonte Williams got off to a solid start in 2022, his second pro season was derailed by a torn ACL suffered in Week Four. On Sunday, Williams told reporters at a youth football camp that he feels he'll be ready to go
when training camp starts later this month. Cornerback Pat Surtain II, who co-hosted the event, didn't make any big declarations when it comes to the running back's health. But he did seem encouraged by Williams' progress. "Javonte looks good
, man," Surtain sai

The New York Times disbands its sports department

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:52:00 +0200

A number of employees of The New York Times' sports department sent a letter to the newspaper's ownership over the weekend asking for clarification about their future because they felt they have been "twisting in the wind" since the company purchased The Athletic in 2022. They got that clarification on Monday, but it probably didn't come as a comfort to many of those who signed the letter. The Times announced that they are disbanding
their sports department and that The Athletic will handle all

Jawaan Taylor "just wanted to embrace change" in move to Chiefs

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:44:00 +0200

Right tackle Jawaan Taylor's move to the Chiefs was more than the first change of teams in his NFL career. Taylor was born in Florida and he attended the University of Florida before being drafted in the second round in 2019, so his decision to sign with the Chiefs as a free agent this offseason represented his first move out of the state for any reason. Taylor said he "just wanted to embrace change" on all fronts and spent the offseason doing all he could to learn from offensive line coach And

Amari Rodgers learned in Green Bay that NFL means not for long

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:01:00 +0200

The Packers selected Amari Rodgers in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft, and he showed some promise in his rookie season. But by the middle of his second season, he was released after a costly fumble. He took a lesson from that."I just took it all in and just took every day for a grain of salt honestly, because the NFL means not for long
," Rodgers told the Knoxville News-Sentinel. "It can be taken from you any day. Just being able to soak it all in and just enjoy every single moment, was i

Stefon Diggs attends Damar Hamlin's charity softball game

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:41:00 +0200

Stefon Diggs' attendance (or lack thereof) at the Bills' offseason work was the subject of much discussion last month, but Diggs showed up to one gathering of Bills players over the weekend.Diggs was at the charity softball game organized by Bills safety Damar Hamlin, whose foundation has pledged millions of dollars to improving safety in youth sports in the months since Hamlin collapsed on the field and was revived thanks to well-trained medical staff who had access to an automated external de

Andrew Luck, Hall of Famer? (No.)

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:21:00 +0200

Andrew Luck abruptly retired four years ago, in late August. He will be eligible, as noted by the NFL Rookie Watch account on Twitter, after the 2023 season for the Pro Football Hall of Fame
.That's fine. It's accurate. He'll be eligible for the Hall of Fame next year. Yes, he will.But he ain't getting in.Luck was among the best quarterbacks in the league when he played. He was a four-time Pro Bowler.But he only played six seasons, missing all of 2017 due to injury. He made it to the AFC Champi

Dalvin Cook's agent fuels talk of possible deal with the Jets

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 22:54:00 +0200

During a recent edition of #PFTPM, the five-week hiatus answer to PFT Live, I mentioned the Jets are gaining momentum in the chase for running back Dalvin Cook. During a more recent interview with Jets reporter Paul Esden, Jr. Cook's agent, Zac Hiller, was asked to respond
to my suggestion that the Jets are indeed picking up steam.Hiller said nothing to contradict the notion that the Jets are very interested in Cook, or that Cook is very interested in the Jets. Cook has said he wants to win a S

C.J. Stroud working to build chemistry with receivers so they can "dominate" at training camp

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 22:23:00 +0200

The Texans have had a break from organized work since the end of their offseason program, but rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud isn't staying away from his teammates. Stroud is still getting together with teammates to build up a comfort level ahead of his first NFL season. One recent session included wide receivers Robert Woods and Tank Dell and tight end Dalton Schultz at the University of Houston, and Stroud said that his goal for the remaining time before camp is to continue building on what th

Will Giants try to extend Xavier McKinney now?

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 21:54:00 +0200

Giants safety Xavier McKinney is entering the final year of his rookie deal scheduled to make $1.754 million in base salary and count $2.670 milion against the cap. Dan Duggan of TheAthletic.com reports that "there are no indications
the Giants have initiated extension talks."The Giants, though, could try to get something done now when McKinney doesn't have as much leverage as he might later.McKinney missed eight games in the regular season in 2022 after an ATV accident in Cabo during the team&

Javonte Williams: I feel like I'm ready to go

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 20:27:00 +0200

There continues to be optimism about Broncos running back Javonte Williams' availability for the start of training camp. Broncos head coach Sean Payton said this spring that Williams has a good chance
to avoid going on the physically unable to perform list as he makes his way back from last year's torn ACL and Williams was able to participate in OTAs on a limited basis to further stoke
those good feelings. Williams made an appearance at teammate Pat Surtain II's football camp on Sunday and said

Northwestern president hears evidence from former player, reconsiders Pat Fitzgerald discipline

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 20:15:00 +0200

Northwestern's punishment of football coach Pat Fitzgerald was sufficient. Until it possibly wasn't.With specific information regarding hazing allegations against the team making their way
to the student-run Daily Northwestern, school president Michael Schill is now reconsidering the situation. And not in a manner that would reduce the two-week, slow-time suspension of Fitzgerald.Per Adam Rittenberg of ESPN.com, the unnamed former player who spoke to the Daily Northwestern told ESPN on Sunday m

Tristan Wirfs wants to "take over" as leader with Buccaneers

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 17:39:00 +0200

Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis said that anyone doubting
the team's ability to compete in the wake of Tom Brady's retirement is due for a rude awakening and outperforming any low expectations will require others stepping up to fill the leadership void that the quarterback left behind. Left tackle Tristan Wirfs shares Davis' rosy view
of the team's immediate future and he's throwing his hat in the ring on the leadership front as well. During an appearance
on the Vikes Verified podcast, Wirf

Report: Dalvin Cook decision to wait until closer to training camp

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 16:53:00 +0200

Fullback Alec Ingold would like to see running back Dalvin Cook join him
in the Dolphins backfield, but there doesn't appear to be anything imminent when it comes to a deal. Jeff Darlington of ESPN reports, via DolphinsTalk.com, that there is "nothing urgent
" in regard to Cook coming to terms with the Dolphins or any other team right now. Cook is expected to wait until closer to training camp before making an agreement on where to play during the 2023 season.As previously reported, the Dolphin

Emmanuel Ogbah on Dolphins' defense: "We can be as good as we want to be"

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 16:48:00 +0200

The Miami Dolphins have a great offense. Their defense could be as good. Maybe better.Veteran defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah recently declared that there's basically no limit to what Miami's defense can be."I'll say we can be as good as we want to be
," Ogbah told Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, via NFL.com. "I'm excited about this defense. We've got [defensive coordinator] Vic [Fangio] coaching us up. I can't wait. It's been a long time coming. This year, I feel like this is the year. We can be as good a

DeAndre Hopkins holds out hope another team will enter the mix, increasing his value

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 16:19:00 +0200

Last month, receiver DeAndre Hopkins visited the Titans and Patriots. Since then, he has played the waiting game.Via Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, Hopkins is waiting for another team to enter the mix
. If that happens, his value could increase.Obviously, this implies that neither the Titans nor the Patriots have made him an offer he can't/won't refuse. Per Reiss, both teams have indeed made offers — and the Titans have been "more aggressive to this point."It's unclear whether another team will

Northwestern players defend Pat Fitzgerald in hazing case

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 15:31:00 +0200

As Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald, who has in the past rebuffed NFL interest, currently serves a meaningless two-week suspension
following hazing allegations against the program, more detail from the alleged incidents has emerged. And Fitzgerald's players collectively have spoken out in his defense, and their own. A detailed article in the Daily Northwestern — the school's student newspaper — describes the practice of “running” players
who in the opinion of other play

Trent Williams: Texans got a steal in DeMeco Ryans

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 14:34:00 +0200

Laremy Tunsil is fired up
about the Texans' decision to hire DeMeco Ryans as their new head coach and the left tackle from Ryans' former team also thinks the team has made a winning choice. Trent Williams didn't play on the side of the ball that Ryans coached during their time with the 49ers, but he spent the last three seasons facing off against Ryans' defense in practice.He was left with a positive impression of Ryans' coaching acumen and he believes that 2023 is going to be the start of an e

Malik Willis isn't "guaranteed" a roster spot

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 02:11:00 +0200

Last year, the Titans invested a third-round draft pick in quarterback Malik Willis. This year, Willis might not even make the team.In a mailbag item published at the team's official website, veteran Titans reported Jim Wyatt writes that Willis's spot on the 53-man roster "isn’t guaranteed
."Obviously, incumbent Ryan Tannehill and rookie Will Levis, the 33rd overall pick in the draft for whom the Titans traded up to get, will make the team.The new rule allowing teams to dress a third quar

Terrell Owens: Darren Woodson should be in Hall of Fame over John Lynch

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 23:48:00 +0200

John Lynch finally made it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the Class of 2021, in his ninth year of eligibility and his eighth year as a finalist. Hall of Fame receiver Terrell Owens said he believes Cowboys safety Darren Woodson should be in Canton over Lynch, a safety for the Buccaneers and the Broncos in the same era as Woodson.“I’m thinking about a guy like Darren Woodson that’s not in the Hall of Fame, but John Lynch is. How in the hell
do you quantify that?” O

Dak Prescott: Turning 30 only increases the urgency to win now

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 20:54:00 +0200

Dak Prescott already has more passing yards than Roger Staubach and more touchdowns than both Troy Aikman and Staubach. What he doesn't have yet is a Super Bowl title.The Cowboys quarterback is 61-36 in the regular season, but, like Tony Romo, only 2-4 in the postseason. The Cowboys, of course, have not reached the NFC Championship Game since 1995, with only the Commanders and Lions having gone that long or longer without a trip to the NFC's title game.Prescott, entering his eighth season with

Amon-Ra St. Brown appreciates "crazy" hype for Lions in 2023

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 20:25:00 +0200

The way the Lions closed the 2022 season raised the bar for the team heading into this season and the NFL didn't do anything to downplay that when they announced the schedule earlier this year. Opening night will see the Lions in Kansas City to face the Chiefs on Thursday night at Arrowhead Stadium and putting the NFC North team in that spot only feeds into the feeling that they will be a playoff contender. Some players might prefer to fly under the radar, but wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is

Bradley Chubb on Russell Wilson: Dope to see how he handled criticism last year

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 19:54:00 +0200

Bradley Chubb is now a member of the Dolphins, but he was with the Broncos until being traded around last year's deadline and that means he got a close view of quarterback Russell Wilson's disappointing first season in Denver. During an appearance on Dolphins teammate Tyreek Hill's It Needed To Be Said podcast, Chubb was asked about that experience. Hill said that one "pro" of not being with the Broncos anymore was that Chubb does not have to hear Wilson say "Let's Ride" any more and noted one

Justin Reid: The page is already turned, we're working to continue this dynasty

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 19:32:00 +0200

When the Chiefs received their Super Bowl rings last month, quarterback Patrick Mahomes said that was the final time that the team would celebrate
their victory over the Eagles in Arizona. Safety Justin Reid said that the team has already moved on from last year's success and turned their attention to climbing the mountain again in 2023. Reid signed with the Chiefs last year to step into a role previously filled by Tyrann Mathieu and said that "the reason they brought me there is to command the

Sam Hubbard at his best physically, aiming for a career high in sacks

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 18:31:00 +0200

Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard has a personal accomplishment he'd like to hit this season, and he thinks he's better-prepared to do it than ever before.But that personal accomplishment — double-digit sacks — takes a backseat to what he wants the Bengals to do as a team."My main goal and only goal is to win the Super Bowl," Hubbard said, via Bengals.com. "This is the best I’ve felt in my whole career
by a landslide physically."In five seasons with the Bengals, Hubbard's care

Steelers' Calvin Austin thinks missing rookie season was a blessing in disguise

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 17:16:00 +0200

Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin missed his entire rookie season last year, but he's not sure that was a bad thing for him in the long run.Austin suffered a foot injury in training camp and never got on the field in either the preseason or the regular season, but he believes a year of professional experience purely focusing on the mental side of the game can help him.“In the beginning, it was extremely tough,” Austin said, via the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, “just because I

Former NFL running back Fred Willis dies at 75

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 14:18:00 +0200

Fred Willis, a running back for the Bengals and Oilers who spent six seasons in the NFL, has died at the age of 75.An obituary
published by Willis's family said that he is survived by his wife, five children, two stepchildren and nine grandchildren.Willis grew up in Massachusetts and set New England high school records for touchdowns scored. He then went to Boston College, where he was the first player in school history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season, and he also played on Boston College's

Matt Rhule says coaching the Panthers was a "purifying fire"

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 13:23:00 +0200

Matt Rhule sees his time coaching the Panthers as a learning experience, but not a particularly enjoyable one.Rhule, who was fired by the Panthers during the 2022 season with a record of 11-27, told Pete Thamel of ESPN he experienced things in Carolina that he's not going to let himself go through again at his new job as head coach at Nebraska."Going through the fire in Carolina was a purifying fire
that melts away all the impurities, all the hubris, all the worrying about stuff that doesn't ma

Josh Pederson, son of Doug Pederson, appears set to sign with the Jaguars

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 12:40:00 +0200

Josh Pederson, a tight end who is the son of Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson, appears set to sign with the Jaguars.The 25-year-old Pederson played last season for the USFL's Houston Gamblers, and the Gamblers announced that they have released Pederson from his contract because he is going to sign with an NFL team.The Gamblers didn't say which team, but Josh Pederson liked a tweet
indicating he is signing with the Jaguars.Josh Pederson has previously spent time with the 49ers, Saints and Chiefs

Bill Belichick could break record for career losses before breaking record for career wins

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 05:22:00 +0200

Patriots coach Bill Belichick is closing in on the all-time record for regular-season and total wins in NFL history. Before he gets there, he might set a couple of other records.Belichick, as noted by John Breech of CBSSports.com, is actually closer to the all-time record for losses than for wins
.He's currently fifth on the list of regular-season and total defeats, with 152 and 165, respectively. The record for regular-season losses is shared by Dan Reeves and Jeff Fisher, with 165. Tom Landry

Tom Brady's Autograph venture has been struggling

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 02:22:00 +0200

The recent New York Times article regarding the latter days — and financial cost — of Tom Brady’s failed relationship with FTX
includes a little news about his other crypto-style venture, Autograph.Per the Times, Autograph "has also struggled."Revenues "sank" last year due to the collapse of the crypto market, causing the focus of the company to shift away from marketing crypto tokens and to "helping celebrities find ways to foster loyalty with their fans."The company's market

After Daniel Snyder sells the Commanders, what's next for him?

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 02:02:00 +0200

In less than two weeks, Daniel Snyder's connection to the NFL could be over. So what's next?Not for the franchise he has owned for 24 years, but for Snyder. He's getting $6.05 billion. What's he going to do with it? What's he going to do with his time?Will he simply fade into bolivian
? Or will he seek ongoing relevance in some sort of significant — and public — venture?His current legacy is not a good one. He might want to attempt a second act of some sort. Or he might be content t

For agents, there's no more significant inside information than whether an injured client will or won't play

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 01:47:00 +0200

Earlier today, we pointed out that the NFL's gambling policy has no application to agents
, and that the NFL Players Association has no gambling policy for the contract advisors it regulates.Beyond the issue of agents using their own unique information to place bets, they could also (in theory) sell that information to those who make wagers.In response to our story, a high-level team executive pointed out something we failed to mention, but should have. Agents always know which injured clients

Pat Shurmur joining Deion Sanders' staff at Colorado

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 01:01:00 +0200

Pat Shurmur did not coach last season, but he's back in the game. He is joining Deion Sanders' staff as an offensive analyst at the University of Colorado, Carl Reed Jr. of 247Sports reports.Shurmur, 58, most recently was offensive coordinator with the Broncos in 2020-21. He has not coached in the college ranks since 1998 when he was offensive line coach at Stanford.He coached in the NFL for 23 seasons with the Eagles, Rams, Browns, Vikings, Giants and Broncos. Shurmer served as head coach of t

Anthony Blevins leaves Giants staff to join XFL

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 23:27:00 +0200

Giants assistant special teams coach Anthony Blevins is leaving Brian Daboll's coaching staff. The XFL announced Friday that Blevins has accepted the job to become the Vegas Vipers head coach.Blevins was entering his sixth season with the Giants, and his fifth as assistant special teams coach.In 2021, Blevins also was the assistant linebackers coach, and in 2020, he was the team's assistant defensive backs coach. Blevins, 46, coached at four college programs before joining the Cardinals as assi

Joe Staley pushed 49ers to hire Kyle Shanahan in 2017, calling him "the next big thing"

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 21:51:00 +0200

After going 2-14 in Chip Kelly's only season as coach, the 49ers were looking for stability. They had gone through three coaches in three years as they began their search in 2017.Offensive tackle Joe Staley, one of the team leaders that season, went to 49ers CEO Jed York to advocate for Kyle Shanahan as the 49ers' next head coach. "I was like, 'You have to make this happen,' " Staley said during an appearance on the Mojobreak Media podcast
last week, via NBC Sports Bay Area. " 'Everything I&rsq

Alec Ingold wants Dalvin Cook to join Dolphins: "Competition breeds excellence"

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 21:34:00 +0200

Even before the Vikings officially released Dalvin Cook, the Dolphins were a rumored suitor for the running back's services in 2023. Cook is still on the open market as a free agent. But one of the players who could block for him wants him to join the squad in Miami. "Man, we’ve got a plethora of backs right now,” fullback Alec Ingold said in an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio. “Especially with our [third]-round pick Devon [Achane], Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson, Myles Gaskin,

Laremy Tunsil: DeMeco Ryans has brought a whole new vibe to Texans

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 21:16:00 +0200

The Texans were 11-38 the past three seasons with four head coaches, including interim coach Romeo Crennel. They have another new head coach this season in DeMeco Ryans.They also have a new quarterback, having finally put the Deshaun Watson era/scandal behind them.The additions of Ryan and No. 2 overall pick C.J. Stroud give the Texans hope for the future."It's a whole new vibe, man," left tackle Laremy Tunsil said Friday during an appearance
on The Pat McAfee Show. "DeMeco came in with that en

Daytona International Speedway serious about hosting Jaguars home games

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 20:37:00 +0200

Daytona International Speedway is serious about being the Jaguars home-away-from-home while the team's home stadium in Jacksonville is undergoing renovations.Speedway president Frank Kelleher said Daytona has studied the framework and structure of what a potential football setup would look like.“Myself personally and our team, we’ve spent some time in Jacksonville meeting with their leadership and a variety of follow-up phone calls with architects and engineers and design firms, you

For the Quarterback series, Andy Reid said his meetings with Patrick Mahomes could not be recorded

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 20:33:00 +0200

Quarterback, the new show that debuts next week on Netflix, will provide an all-access look at the 2022 seasons of Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and Marcus Mariota. With one big caveat. There won't be as much Big Red as there could have been.Chiefs coach Andy Reid insisted on no recordings of his meetings with Mahomes. It was his one condition, and the producers agreed.Peyton Manning, whose Omaha Productions partnered with NFL Films to create the series, shared Reid’s request/demand
with

During November 2022 collapse, Tom Brady made "urgent phone call" to FTX — and was snubbed

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 19:10:00 +0200

Tom Brady had well-documented distractions during his final year with the Buccaneers (and, presumably, his final year in football). More details are emerging about one of them — the collapse of crypto trading platform FTX.Per the New York Times, Brady made an "urgent phone call
" during last November's collapse to FTX executive Sina Nader, the head of the company's partnerships. Nader, who was in the middle of a crisis meeting with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, didn't take the call."I ne

Northwestern suspends Pat Fitzgerald for next two weeks

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 17:57:00 +0200

Northwestern has suspended head coach Pat Fitzgerald for the next two weeks after an investigation into hazing on the football team.The suspension is more symbolic than anything else, as there's not a lot of work for a college football coach to do at this time of year anyway. Northwestern's preseason practices don't start up until August.Still, it's a potentially relevant story to the NFL because Fitzgerald has been mentioned as a possible candidate to leave for a pro job, and the suspension co

Andy Reid recruited Drue Tranquill with "think red" and "think Super Bowl" text messages

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 16:44:00 +0200

Linebacker Drue Tranquill, a fourth-round pick of the Chargers in 2019, became a free agent in March, and he made the jump to a division rival.Appearing Thursday on NFL Network's Total Access, Tranquill explained the extent to which Chiefs coach Andy Reid got directly involved in recruiting Tranquill."I was really honored by the way the Chiefs pursued me, all the way from the front office down to the coaching staff," Tranquill said, via NFL.com. "Andy Reid literally texted me the morning of [wh

Jalen Hurts finds thrill in never being satisfied

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 15:46:00 +0200

For quarterbacks who have won a Super Bowl (like Aaron Rodgers), there's a real question that emerges regarding what comes next. For those who are still chasing that first one, there's no ambiguity. They won't be satisfied until they climb the mountain.Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who nearly got there in 2022, remains driven to make it happen. And he enjoys the torment that comes with it.“Everybody aspires to be the best and works to be the best, but ultimately you have to find some se

Mark Ingram leaves the playing field for the TV studio

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:53:00 +0200

Veteran running back Mark Ingram has announced that this season he'll be in the TV studio, not on the field.Ingram and Fox Sports released a statement saying that he'll be part of Fox's college football studio show for the 2023 season. Although the 33-year-old Ingram didn't specifically say he's retired from the NFL, it appears that his playing days are over."I can't wait to feel the energy and excitement every Saturday, alongside some of the most talented and entertaining names in our sport, a

Brett Favre claims he won't invoke Fifth Amendment in civil case regarding Mississippi welfare funds

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 06:02:00 +0200

Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre continues to face a civil lawsuit arising from a Mississippi welfare scandal. He has not been accused of criminal misconduct.He apparently is very confident he won't be.Via A.J.. Perez of FrontOfficeSports.com, Favre's lawyers have indicated he will not invoke his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination
when testifying in the civil lawsuit. The comment was made in connection with an effort by Favre's lawyers to oppose a an effort by three other defe

Report: DeAndre Hopkins remains in contact with Titans, Patriots but signing not imminent

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 04:05:00 +0200

The Cardinals released receiver DeAndre Hopkins on May 26, and he has remained a free agent since.Hopkins visited the Patriots and Titans, and Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports both teams remain interested. Pelissero added that the sides have had communication this week, but no signing is imminent.Hopkins wrote on social media
Thursday that he will retire when he’s not a 1,000-yard receiver.“I’ll retire from football when I’m not a 1k-yard receiver,” Hopkins said

Looming federal legislation could allow D.C. to develop site of RFK Stadium for Commanders

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 03:28:00 +0200

The looming departure of Commanders owner Daniel Snyder could open plenty of doors for the team. Specifically, it could open the door for a return to the site of RFK Stadium.According to the Washington Post, House Oversight Committee chair James Comer (R-Ky.) is planning to introduce legislation that "could ultimately allow D.C." to build a stadium for the Commanders or another mixed-use development project on the site of RFK Stadium. This would go a long way toward getting the team back in D.C

Report: Undisputed struggles to find a replacement for Shannon Sharpe

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 03:01:00 +0200

Shannon Sharpe is out as the co-host of FS1's Undisputed. So who's in?No one knows.According to Michael McCarthy of FrontOfficeSports.com, Undisputed will be on hiatus on August 28, due to the struggles to find a replacement for Sharpe
.Part of the problem is that Sharpe, a Hall of Fame tight end, left quickly. Part of the problem, reportedly, is that not many want to work with Skip Bayless, who calls the shots for the debate show.As one unnamed source explained it to McCarthy, the shutdown of

Former NFL linebacker Johnie Cooks dies at 64

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 01:24:00 +0200

Former NFL linebacker Johnie Cooks died Thursday, Colts owner Jim Irsay confirmed on social media. Cooks was 64.Cooks became a star at Mississippi State, manning the middle of the defense and earning a spot in the Davis Wade Stadium Ring of Honor. Cooks and D.D. Lewis are considered the best Bulldog linebackers ever.The Baltimore Colts made Cooks the second overall pick in 1982, and he earned all-rookie honors his first season.He played 83 games with 74 starts over seven seasons with the Colts,

DeAndre Hopkins says he will retire once he's not a 1,000-yard receiver

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:54:00 +0200

DeAndre Hopkins doesn't have a new home yet.The receiver remains a free agent and continues to wait for the right offer after visits to the Titans and Patriots.Hopkins, 31, has not had a 1,000-yard season since 2020, having played only 19 games the past two seasons, while missing 15 to a suspension and injuries. He made 106 receptions for 1,289 yards and 11 touchdowns the past two seasons combined.Hopkins, though, said Thursday on social media that he will retire when he's not a 1,000-yard rece

Darius Slayton insists he's a No. 1 receiver

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 23:55:00 +0200

The Giants have 14 wide receivers on their roster, but do they have a WR1? Darius Slatyon answers emphatically, believing he is a No. 1 receiver who merely hasn't gotten his opportunity."I wouldn't say it bothers me, because everybody doesn’t know what I know
," Slayton told Ryan Dunleavy of The New York Post. "Everybody is not in the Giants' building. At the end of the day, you can only judge based on what you see from afar."Slayton re-signed with the Giants in the offseason, joining Ste

NFL has no comment on application of gambling policy to Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin's July 4 party

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 21:48:00 +0200

The NFL's gambling policy contains a specific term regarding the acceptance of hospitality or gifts by "NFL personnel" from "Gambling Entities." The language of the provision, like the rest of the policy, reads as if it was written by a lawyer, for a lawyer.It's not clear where the line is. Which, obviously, becomes useful information for those players and other non-lawyers employed by the league and its teams who are expected to stay on the right side of it.For Tuesday's swanky, extravagant, a

Cowboys sign kicker Brandon Aubrey

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 21:09:00 +0200

The Cowboys needed another kicker to compete withTristan Vizcaino for the job. Despite several proven veteran kickers still on the market, the team went a different direction.The Cowboys announced Thursday they have signed kicker Brandon Aubrey from the USFL.Aubrey, a native of Plano, Texas, made 14 of 15 field goals and all 35 extra points for the Birmingham Stallions this spring.He signed to play soccer for Notre Dame coming out of high school in 2013, and Toronto FC made him a first-round dr

Bryce Young working with teammates at SMU

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 20:44:00 +0200

Much is expected of Bryce Young this season.As the No. 1 overall pick, the quarterback is the walk-in starter for the Panthers. He is doing all he can to prepare himself for his rookie season.Young is working with his teammates at SMU in Dallas this week. Video from 2LiveCraig
shows Young with receivers Terrace Marshall Jr., Adam Thielen, DJ Chark and Laviska Shenault. Rookie running back Cam Peoples tweeted he also is there.Young has made an early impression with his veteran teammates."Just ex

Browns sign Thakarius Keyes, waive Dawson Deaton

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 20:31:00 +0200

The Browns have made a pair of roster moves on Thursday. Cleveland announced the team has signed cornerback Thakarius Keyes. The Chiefs drafted Keyes in the seventh round of the 2020 draft. He appeared in eight games for the club as a rookie, playing 79 defensive snaps and 58 special teams snaps.He then played one game for Chicago and four games for Indianapolis in 2021.The cornerback bounced around last season, spending time in two separate stints with Houston along with Atlanta and Baltimore.

Parris Campbell: Matt Ryan boosted my confidence all last year

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 19:14:00 +0200

Entering the 2022 season, receiver Parris Campbell had not gotten through a pro season healthy.A Colts second-round pick in 2019, Campbell played seven games as a rookie, two games in 2020, and six contests in 2021. But Campbell demonstrated his value last year, recording 63 catches for 623 yards with three touchdowns for Indianapolis. He parlayed that into a one-year deal with the Giants worth a reported $4.7 million in base salary with another $2 million available in incentives.In a recent in

Carlton Davis: People who doubt Bucs after Tom Brady are in for a rude awakening

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 18:52:00 +0200

Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis believes Tampa Bay is being severely underestimated heading into the 2023 season.Davis told Tyler Dunne of GoLongTD.com that the departure of Tom Brady absolutely does not mean the Bucs are no longer contenders. “We’re about to do it to ‘em,” Davis says. “Anybody who feels we’ve lost Tom — and lost something — is going to be in for a rude awakening
. A rude awakening. Tom was a great addition for us, but obvious

Tyler Scott: DJ Moore is everything advertised and more

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:49:00 +0200

Receiver DJ Moore was a significant piece of the deal that the Bears accepted to move out of the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft. Moore was instantly Chicago's No. 1 receiver when he walked into the building. And according to rookie receiver Tyler Scott, he performed like the top dog during the offseason program. "DJ Moore, being a teammate, he is everything advertised
and more," Scott said in a recent episode of the Under Center Podcast, via NBCSportsChicago.com. "He plays with such a

Corey Dillon unleashes epic rant on omission from Bengals' Ring of Honor, Pro Football Hall of Fame

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:10:00 +0200

Former NFL running back Corey Dillon has been out of sight for a while. He's back. In a big way.Dillon recently uncorked an epic rant
while talking to Paul Dehner Jr. of TheAthletic.com. The full interview is worth your time. Some of the highlights appear below.And make no mistake about whether Dillion was actually off the record. As he said to Dehner, “Man, you can quote me word-for-fucking-word. Print it. Because nobody gets this shit. I want it exactly how I told you. No spins. No noth

NFL Supplemental Draft officially set for July 11, with two players eligible

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:42:00 +0200

Two players will be available when the 2023 NFL Supplemental Draft takes place on Tuesday, July 11.Jackson State wide receiver Malachi Wideman and Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright have officially been granted eligibility and will be the only two players that teams can consider, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.Wideman is 6-foot-5, 190 pounds was a two-sport star in football and basketball in high school and chose to pursue football, picking Tennessee among the many schools offering h

Mike Vick thinks Andy Reid could the greatest coach of all time

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 06:20:00 +0200

Former NFL quarterback and current Fox analyst Mike Vick said plenty of interesting things during an 80-minute interview with Tyreek Hill on his It Needed To Be Said podcast. One thing Vick said merits further discussion.Vick suggested that Chiefs coach Andy Reid could be the greatest coach of all time.“I was actually thinking this year like, after Andy won the Super Bowl, he only got two, but he went to like four or five NFC Championship Games [and] every year [the Chiefs were] in the AF

DeMaurice Smith proposes alternatives to the Rooney Rule

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 02:52:00 +0200

Roger Goodell won't be laughing after he reads DeMaurice Smith's latest project.Smith, the outgoing executive director of the NFL Players Association, has co-authored an article that will appear in the next edition of the Yale Law and Policy Review. The article calls for the NFL to declare the Rooney Rule a failed experiment and to scrap it, with other specific measures implemented to improve hiring practices for coaches and other high-level employees. The Executive Summary of the article
makes

Antwaan Randle El mentoring, encouraging Jameson Williams

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 01:42:00 +0200

Lions receiver Jameson Williams played only six games last season as he worked his way back from a torn ACL. He will miss the first six games of this season while serving a suspension for violating the NFL's gambling policy.The Lions aren't concerned about Williams' on-field play.Lions receivers coach Antwaan Randle El, though, has become a mentor for Williams as the young receiver navigates adversity off the field. "I don't have to motivate him much when it comes to ball. He loves the game
and

With aspirations beyond golf, Saudi Arabia will launch a sports investment group

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 01:36:00 +0200

Last year, when Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund set up its own golf league to compete with the PGA Tour, we pondered whether the country with massive amounts of oil money would ever turn its attention to football.That could be happening.According to the Financial Times, via Sports Business Daily, Saudi Arabia plans to launch a multibillion-dollar investment company in order to "expand its sports interests following its power grab in golf." The sports group will be part of the Public Inves

Rams sign three more picks, including Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 23:35:00 +0200

The Rams drafted 14 players this spring. Twelve now are under contract.The team announced
it signed outside linebacker Ochaun Mathis, running back Zach Evans and defensive back Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson.All three were sixth-round picks.Aaron Wilson ofKPRC reports Hodges-Tomlinson signed a four-year deal worth $4.039 million total with a $199,852 signing bonus; Mathis will get $4.022 million total, with a $182,468 signing bonus; and Zach Evans receives $3.973 million over four years with a $133,

Kyle Juszczyk impressed by Brock Purdy's rookie season

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 22:43:00 +0200

The 49ers have all but said if Brock Purdy can return to health by the season opener he will start. The question is: Will he? Purdy earned the right to start this season with the way he played in an emergency last season. Still, the 49ers have Trey Lance, the No. 3 overall pick in 2021, and free agent signee Sam Darnold, a former first-round pick, standing by in case.Quarterback is the biggest question for the 49ers as they head into training camp as one of the favorites in the NFC.49ers player

Report: Daniel Jones initially asked for $47 million per year

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 22:13:00 +0200

After Giants quarterback Daniel Jones hired new representation in February, we heard they were looking to get Jones "$45 million per year, or more
.""Or more" wins.Dan Duggan of TheAthletic.com reports that Jones's agents asked for $47 million per year
.Jones ended up at $40 million annually
.But that's how negotiation works. The Giants might have opened at $33 million per year; $40 million became the obvious middle ground.And $40 million isn't crazy. It puts him in a three-year tie for ninths

Darrelle Revis' mom to present him for Hall of Fame

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 21:55:00 +0200

Darrelle Revis chose his mother, Diana Askew, to present him for his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame next month.Revis is part of the Class of 2023.He repeatedly has mentioned Askew's influence steering him in the right direction. Her support continues every day, he said, according to the Hall of Fame.In 11 seasons with four teams, Revis received numerous accolades, including first-team All-Pro four times, seven Pro Bowls and a selection to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 201

Josh Allen made an important disclosure regarding the Stefon Diggs drama

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:47:00 +0200

Bills quarterback Josh Allen recently asked the media to stop talking about last month's drama with receiver Stefon Diggs. In talking about why the media shouldn't talk about it, Allen talked about something that hadn't been talked about before.One of the biggest lingering questions was whether Diggs walked out of the facility before a mandatory minicamp practice, or whether he was told to leave. According to Allen, coach Sean McDermott "asked [Diggs] to go home
."That's very significant, for t

Chase Roullier announces his retirement

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:37:00 +0200

One free-agent offensive lineman is taking his name out of consideration on the open market
. Former Commanders center Chase Roullier announced his retirement on Wednesday. “I have lived most of my life with football, and because of this, I knew it would be very difficult for me to decide when to move on,” Roullier said in a statement released on social media. “Two years ago, I would have never thought I’d be writing this right now. But in those two years, I have seen tw

Multiple NFL figures attend Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin's July 4 party

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:01:00 +0200

Ever year, Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin hosts an exclusive July 4 party at his $50 million house in the Hamptons. This year, the party comes as he's trying to grow the company into a major sports book operation — and as unprecedented attention is being paid to the NFL's gambling policy.Present at the event, based on the video Rubin posted on his Twitter page
, were (to name a few) Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, Ravens receiver Odell Beckham Jr., and Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud. Raiders

Bears stadium critic launches recall effort for Arlington Heights politicians

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 19:03:00 +0200

When it comes to stadium financing, there's a disconnect between the will of the people and the will of the people whom the people will elect.For any proposal regarding taxpayer funding of a sports venue that lands on a ballot, it will lose. It could be one of the only things that draws true bipartisan report. In contrast, the individuals elected to represent the people will allow their arms to be sufficiently twisted to cough up some of the contents of the public coffers.In Arlington Heights,

Dolphins sign second-round pick Cam Smith

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 17:29:00 +0200

The Dolphins have taken care of some important business in a slow week for the NFL. Miami announced on Wednesday that the club has signed second-round pick Cam Smith. Smith was the first of Miami's four draft picks this year. A cornerback out of South Carolina, Smith recorded six interceptions and 18 passes defensed in four collegiate seasons.The Dolphins had only four draft picks this year, beginning with Smith at No. 51 overall in the second round. The club has now signed all of its draftees:

Stephen A. Smith on ESPN layoffs: "More is coming"

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:30:00 +0200

The four-letter network's Red Wedding from last Friday had a loose sense of finality to it. That's not the case.Beyond the name or two that trickled out since nearly 20 on-air talent were let go on June 30, there could still be more. That's because one of ESPN's most prominent voices says there will be more."This ain’t the end, more is coming
,” Smith said recently on his self-named show, via Armando Tinoco of Deadline.com. “And yes, ladies and gentlemen, I could be next.&rdqu

Josh Allen: Media blew Stefon Diggs situation out of proportion

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 13:50:00 +0200

Bills quarterback Josh Allen says Stefon Diggs' absence from the first day of the team's mandatory minicamp practice was not as big a deal as it was made out to be.“I love him. That's my guy,” Allen said of Diggs on Bussin With the Boys. “The media has blown this so far out of proportion
. We are in minicamp. We're not playing a game for four months. He doesn't show up for one day, he's still there, coach asked him to go home, they're in talks, they're trying to resolve some t

Bears GM Ryan Poles on sleeping in his office: "That was not healthy"

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:21:00 +0200

Long work days are the norm in the NFL, but Ryan Poles says that in hindsight, he took it too far when he became theBears' General Manager.Poles says that after getting the Bears job in 2022, he began sleeping in his office so he wouldn't miss a minute of preparation for the 2022 NFL draft."That was not healthy
doing that last year," Poles told Courtney Cronin of ESPN. "I don't ever want to go through that again. But it was necessary to get the job done, so a little bit different approach."Plen

Steve McNair was murdered 14 years ago today

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 22:42:00 +0200

A normal Independence Day became anything but in July 4, 2009, when word emerged that former NFL quarterback Steve McNair had been murdered.The news was shocking, the circumstances mysterious. McNair was shot four times. Police ultimately determined that his 20-year-old girlfriend, Jenny Kazemi, killed him before committing suicide. McNair was only 36 at the time. Kazemi had purchased a gun the night before the killing. There were, and in some circles still are, questions about whether she actu

C.J. Gardner-Johnson chimes in on Super Bowl LVII grass

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 18:29:00 +0200

The poor playing surface of Super Bowl LVII continues to be an issue from time to time. Eagles fans generally don't want to be reminded of it, since it brings back bad memories of the loss. Chiefs fans generally don't want to hear it, since it potentially undermines the win.It recently came up after Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham said the Chiefs' offensive line was "blessed" by the subpar footing on grass that didn't perform the way it should. That prompted our report that the league has p

Mike Vick's advice for Tua Tagovailoa: Bulk up, avoid hits

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 16:10:00 +0200

During Mike Vick's recent appearance
on Tyreek Hill's It Needed To Be Said podcast, Vick had a few things he needed to say about Hill's current quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa."I just think he's got to bulk up a little bit," Vick said. "Get a little bit bigger. Get stronger. As you grow into your man body, that's what needs to happen. Ain't nothing wrong with picking up another 10 pounds, 15 pounds. . . .Don't get hit. Don't get knocked around."Tua has been working on how to fall, by studying jiu-j

Plenty of big-name free agents remain available

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 15:47:00 +0200

It's July 4. The annual celebration of American independence. With training camps opening in a few weeks, there are plenty of players who would be interested in shedding their own independence and joining a team.In recent weeks, much of the focus has fallen upon running back Dalvin Cook and receiver DeAndre Hopkins. But there are plenty of other players with instantly-recognizable names who remain available to be signed, by any team at any time.Several quarterbacks remain unattached, including

Tension seems to be on the rise for Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 14:50:00 +0200

The Patriots are at a crossroads. The relationship between owner Robert Kraft and coach Bill Belichick seems to be at a crossroads, too.And even with six Super Bowl trophies delivered by Belichick having full control over the football operations, there's a shelf life for everyone who isn't winning. Since winning Super Bowl LIII, Belichick hasn't been winning.No postseason victories. Two playoff appearances, two failures to qualify for the postseason. And since Tom Brady left after the 2019 seas

Jaylen Waddle explains why he loves playing with Tua Tagovailoa

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 10:40:00 +0200

Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle led the NFL in yards per catch last season, and he credits quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for that.Waddle told KPRC in Houston
that coach Mike McDaniel's offense emphasizes receivers gaining yards after the catch, and Tagovailoa puts his receivers in a perfect position to accomplish that."His ball placement. I think everybody sees it, knowing exactly where to place the ball so his receivers can not just catch it, but catch it and run with it. That's what makes T

Mason Crosby preparing for 17th season despite remaining unsigned

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 03:59:00 +0200

Mason Crosby is one of several veteran kickers still without work. Crosby, though, continues to workout, expecting to get a 17th NFL season.His time in Green Bay likely is over, with the Packers having drafted Auburn kicker Anders Carlson in the sixth round. But Crosby isn't ruling out anything.“Never count anything out
in this game,” Crosby told Jason Wilde of ESPN Wisconsin, via Rob Reischel of Forbes. “Weird stuff happens every year, and you never know. You never know what&

Devon Allen says he's the fastest player in the NFL

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 03:21:00 +0200

Eagles receiver Devon Allen, who recently ran the fourth fastest 110-meter hurdles of the year, believes he's faster than any other man in the NFL.Allen made that declaration recently to TMZ.com."I definitely am
," Allen said. "I'm not gonna roast [Tyreek Hill and DK Metcalf] because what they did [in track appearances] was impressive. I raced Tyreek Hill when I was in high school. We raced and he smoked me when we were in high school and DK Metcalf ran a 10.3 a couple years ago is super impres

Sam Darnold: Grasping offense "a work in progress," excited to continue in training camp

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 01:25:00 +0200

As long as Brock Purdy remains in rehab mode for his elbow, the 49ers will have a competition between Trey Lance and Sam Darnold for the starting quarterback job.The 49ers acquired Lance with the third overall pick of the 2021 draft, so he has spent three years with head coach Kyle Shanahan in the team's offensive system. Darnold was with the Jets and Panthers before signing with the 49ers this offseason, so he's had to get a handle on the offense while also trying to show that he can run it we

Foster Moreau in full remission from Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:33:00 +0200

Saints tight end Foster Moreau announced today that he is in full remission, just months after a routine team physical revealed that he has cancer."After a few tumultuous months, I’ve been blessed with the news that I am in full remission from Hodgkin Lymphoma! I’m so grateful to everyone who reached out to offer their love and support; our prayers were answered. From here I will continue to live my life as God intended," Moreau wrote on social media.The 26-year-old Moreau played hi

Trey Lance: Last year was a bump in the road, and I will be better for it

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:31:00 +0200

Since the 49ers drafted Trey Lance as their next franchise quarterback, he has experienced nothing but injuries and disappointment. Lance heads into his third season happy and, most importantly, healthy.“Yeah, absolutely,” Lance told Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area during the recent Tight End University. “I’m in a great spot
physically, mentally and just excited for this year.”Lance broke a finger in the preseason of his rookie season and saw his second se

Ken Riley's wife to present him for Hall of Fame

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 21:09:00 +0200

The family of Ken Riley announced that Barbara Riley will present her late husband during the Class of 2023 enshrinement next month.The couple were married for more than 50 years until his death in 2020 at age 72. They had three children: Kimberly, Ken II and Kenisha. Riley held numerous Bengals records at the time of his retirement in 1984, including most seasons played (15), most games played (207), interceptions for a career (65) and interceptions in a single season (nine). For his career, h

Raiders' Daniel Carlson: Kickers want to perform at the highest level, not be limited by rules

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 20:47:00 +0200

Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson is among the many special teams players and coaches across the NFL who are uneasy about the new rule that will encourage fair catches on kickoffs.“You want to be able to perform at the highest level and not be limited by rules
,” Carlson told the Las Vegas Review-Journal. “And so, we’re trying to figure out how to do that now and roll with the punches.”The new rule puts the ball on the 25-yard line after fair catches on kickoffs. That

Former Cardinals coach Vince Tobin dies at 79

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 20:02:00 +0200

Vince Tobin, who coached the Arizona Cardinals from 1996 into the 2000 season, has died. He was 79.Tobin led the Cardinals to a playoff appearance in 1998, capped by the franchise's first postseason victory since the Truman administration."As head coach of the Cardinals, his steady leadership was a constant and a big part of the success the team enjoyed during his tenure," Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill said in a statement. "His football legacy with us is highlighted by the thrilling 1998 seas

Ratings for The Match, featuring Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, have cratered

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 19:41:00 +0200

At this rate, TNT will soon be taking a torch to The Match.The ratings have cratered, with a drop of nearly 50 percent from last summer's event pitting Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers against Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen.Via Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal, this year's showdown with Mahomes and Travis Kelce taking on NBA teammates Steph Curry and Klay Thompson had an average audience of 782,000.Last June's event generated an average audience of 1.452 million.The trend has not been The Matc

Netflix on verge of landing Jerry Jones docu-series for nearly $50 million

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 18:35:00 +0200

The partnership between the NFL and Netflix is expanding.Next week, the first NFL property debuts on Netflix, with the Quarterback series focusing on Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and Marcus Mariota. Eventually, Netflix will air the NFL Films docu-series focusing on Cowboys owner Jerry Jones
.Matthew Belloni of Puck.news reports that Netflix will pay "just under $50 million
" for the property. While the deal is not officially done, Netflix has essentialy won a "bidding war" with ESPN. Amazon a

Bills feel Nyheim Hines can function in all aspects of their offense in 2023

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 18:03:00 +0200

The Bills acquired Nyheim Hines in a midseason trade last year, but the running back was most effective as a special teams player. He memorably returned a pair of kickoffs for touchdowns in Buffalo's regular-season finale against New England. But Hines didn't receive an offensive touch in that contest. In his nine regular-season games with Buffalo, Hines took six carries for -3 yards and caught five passes for 53 yards with a TD.Running backs coach Kelly Skipper recently noted that Hines' trans

Richie James: Andy Reid "smartest and greatest" head coach you could ask for

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 17:04:00 +0200

Wide receiver Richie James is in his first year with the Chiefs, but he had some advance information about the offense he'll be playing in this season. James spent last season with the Giants and played for offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, who was on Andy Reid's staff in Kansas City before being hired by the Giants in 2022. That gave James some familiarity with the Chiefs offense and he said that he's loving "everything" about the opportunity he has in front of him this year. Playing for Reid

Jermaine Johnson sees "crazy changes" heading into second Jets season

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 16:23:00 +0200

The Jets got major contributions from their first two first-round picks in 2022, but the third one didn't make the same kind of impact. Edge rusher Jermaine Johnson didn't jump into the starting lineup like Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson, but he did find a rotational role in his rookie season. He finished the year with 29 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and a blocked punt that resulted in a safety. As the team's offseason workouts came to an end, Johnson said he feels "insanely more comfortable" heading

Kyle Philips: Maybe I'm a forgotten guy to some, but I don't pay attention to that

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 16:09:00 +0200

The Titans are waiting to see if they'll land receiver DeAndre Hopkins. But until they do, Treylon Burks and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine are the team's top options at the position. That means 2022 fifth-round pick Kyle Philips has an opportunity to be a key player within a revamped Tennessee offense for the coming season. "Maybe I am a forgotten guy to some, but I don’t pay attention
to that," Philips said recently, via Jim Wyatt of the team's website. "I focus on what I need to, which is to le

Mike Vick wishes he would have listened to the one person who warned him about dogfighting

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:54:00 +0200

The newest episode of Tyreek Hill's podcast, It Needed To Be Said, features former NFL quarterback Mike Vick
. And in 90 minutes of It Needed To Be Said, one word that needed to be said was completely unsaid.Dogfighting.During the first 30 minutes or so of the discussion, it seemed that the conversation would never even address the two-year break in Vick's career arising from his guilty plea to federal charges from dogfighting and gambling on dogfighting. (He somehow avoided being indicted on c

Privately, the NFL blamed Super Bowl slipping on players wearing the wrong cleats

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:04:00 +0200

There's no dispute that the Super Bowl LVII playing surface was less than subpar. A dispute lingers regarding why players were slipping and sliding
on a grass field that neutralized the pass rushes, to the benefit of the Chiefs and to the detriment of the Eagles.Was it the grass? Was it the watering? Was it something else?To their credit, the Eagles don't use it as an excuse for losing. Then again, they don't need to. Those who understand how a slippery field impacts football players realize th

Terrace Marshall feels he has a "clean slate" heading into third Panthers season

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:24:00 +0200

A new coaching staff feels like a new start for Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall. Marshall was a 2021 second-round pick in Carolina and he's started 12 of the 27 games he's played since joining the Panthers. He has 45 catches for 628 yards and a touchdown in those appearances, which isn't quite the level of production that the Panthers hoped to see when they added him to the roster in the draft but Marshall is hopeful about what life will be like with the new staff in place. Marshall sai

How many USFL players will get NFL opportunities this year?

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:24:00 +0200

After the first season of USFL 2.0, the four-letter league put more than 60 players into NFL training camps. The league's president of football operations, Daryl "Moose" Johnston, said that 19 ended 2022 on NFL 53-man rosters.“We did some great stuff last season
,” Johnston said, via Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. “How do you match that and follow that up? Now that you have competition out there [in the XFL] taking players from your league to their league? We&rsq

Charles Barkley uses recent Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce golf match to take another shot at Skip Bayless

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:54:00 +0200

Last week, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce appeared on the latest installment of the contrived celebrity golf tournament. Charles Barkley, who makes everything he's involved in more interesting and entertaining, was part of the coverage.While discussing where Kelce ranks among the all-time great tight ends, Barkley mentioned Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe, who recently left FS1's Undisputed. And Barkley took a shot at Sharpe's former on-air partner, Skip Bayle

Mike Evans confident in Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 12:24:00 +0200

Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has grown accustomed to catching passes from the greatest quarterback in NFL history over the last three years. But he says even after Tom Brady's retirement, Tampa Bay is going to be just fine at the quarterback position.Evans said that whether Kyle Trask or Baker Mayfield wins the starting job, he believes the Bucs are in good hands."Kyle’s improved a lot
," Evans told Ari Alexander of KPRC. "I'm really impressed with what I've seen with Baker. Whoeve

Is Joe Burrow waiting for Justin Herbert to do his deal?

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 03:05:00 +0200

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson have gotten new contracts this offseason. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow have not.Is Burrow waiting for Herbert to do his deal before Burrow does his? Paul Dehner, Jr. of TheAthletic.com believes that’s one of the factors
delaying Burrow's deal.Frankly, it shouldn't be. Burrow and Herbert occupy different planes. Herbert is irrelevant to Burrow. The only reason for Burrow to wait wo

Kellen Moore: We have so much height, it will be like throwing in a different jet stream

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 20:58:00 +0200

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert tried 68 passes of 20-plus yards during the 2022 season and it helps to have big receivers who can win battles with defensive backs when you uncork deep shots. The Chargers were well-stocked with receivers who fit the bill last year and they added to that strength in the first round of this year's draft. Rookie wide receiver Quentin Johnston is 6'4", which is the same height as Mike Williams and the two wideouts are expected to join the 6'2" Keenan Allen as t

Mike Holmgren experienced "very curious," "very attentive" Russell Wilson in Seattle

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 19:43:00 +0200

With Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson at a career crossroads, there's a question as to whether his subpar performance in 2022 was an aberration or a new, post-Seahawks normal. The question has prompted a closer examination of Wilson's work habits and commitment to becoming the best player he can be — not based on what he chooses to highlight on social media, but based on the reality of what he's truly doing.In Seattle, Wilson tried to augment his understanding of the team's offense by t

Inside information could become a major problem for the NFL

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 19:06:00 +0200

The news that Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers placed a winning wager
on a teammate's over-under rushing total speaks to a problem potentially far more significant and widespread than players betting on NFL games and events.Inside information. Known in the context of corporate America as material, non-public information. In the NFL, there is plenty of it.The truth about injuries becomes the most obvious. But there are various other forms of it. For teams that script the first 15 offensive plays,

Jaguars WR Jamal Agnew describes Calvin Ridley as a "mismatch nightmare"

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 17:57:00 +0200

In 2021, receiver Calvin Ridley instantly became known more for what he did off the field than for anything he had ever done on it. Now that he's back after a full-year (and then some) gambling suspension, Ridley can get back to doing what he'd been doing before his career became derailed.As new Jaguars teammate Jamal Agnew sees it, Ridley will be potentially derailing the careers of defensive backs."Just the way he moves, you can see," Agnew recently told talkSPORT, via NFL.com. "His route run

USFL knows attendance will be an issue, at least until all eight teams are playing in their home markets

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 17:13:00 +0200

The USFL is hoping to find a way to put more U.S. residents in the stands at its games.In the second year of USFL 2.0, the league expanded its locations from one city (Birmingham) to four. With Canton hosting games but not having a team, five of the eight USFL teams did not play in the cities they represent.The tension for the USFL comes from a desire to minimize travels costs and a goal of maximizing attendance.“We’re still figuring out the attendance thing in the hub model,”

Teammates, coaches remember Ryan Mallett's rocket arm

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 15:59:00 +0200

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett died this week, drowning in Florida
. Teammates and coaches have remembered him as a man with rare talent.“I think of two things with Ryan," former Patriots and Texans teammate Brian Hoyer told Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. "First, he always had a big grin and was always very lively. He brought a lot of energy and was super interactive with all his teammates. Second, it was his arm strength. He has the strongest arm I’ve ever seen to this day
.”Ho

27-year-old carpenter died recently after incident at Lambeau Field

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 15:16:00 +0200

The recent column from Packers CEO Mark Murphy, in which he seems to say the Jets will be the featured team on Hard Knocks
, mentions an incident of which many were not previously aware.Joshua Shaw, 27, died last month following an incident at Lambeau Field, where construction was occurring in connection with upgrades to the videoboards. Via WBAY.com, Joshua Shaw was critically injured at the stadium on a Thursday and passed on Saturday.The Clintonville, Wisconsin resident worked as a carpenter

Kellen Moore calls Dak Prescott "the best leader I’ve ever been around, easily"

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 11:19:00 +0200

Kellen Moore left Dallas this offseason after coaching Dak Prescott for the last four years, and Moore is going to miss the quarterback he describes as one of the best people he's ever known.Asked about his experience with Prescott, Moore told Peter Schrager that there's no one else like him.“The best person
. I think the best leader I’ve ever been around, easily," Moore said. "And in all honesty, player or coach or anything. I think his ability to connect with a team in all spectru

Will NFL ever catch players who place their bets through others?

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 07:06:00 +0200

If players have learned anything in recent months, it's that any bets they place on their own phones could come back to haunt them. The next step in the league's effort to detect gambling-policy violations will become harder for the NFL to prove.When players use their phones to bet, those phones inevitably can betray them. When players use others to bet for them, how will anyone ever know?That basic reality has been obscured by the stream of suspensions. To the average observer, the imposition

Birmingham Stallions win second straight USFL Championship

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 06:01:00 +0200

The Birmingham Stallions have won the first two championships of USFL 2.0.The Stallions capped off their second straight title run on Saturday night with a 28-12 win over the Pittsburgh Maulers, 28-12.In two seasons with 24 total games, the Stallions have posted a record of 21-3 under coach Skip Holtz.League MVP Alex McGough again led the way for Birmingham, with four touchdown passes and another 64 rushing yards. Receiver Deon Cain, the MVP of the championship game, caught four passes for 70 y

PFT, NBC partnership launched 14 years ago today

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 02:10:00 +0200

July 1 is a significant date for us, for two reasons. First, it's the date Bobby Bonilla gets another $1 million from the Mets. Second, it's the anniversary of the launch of the partnership between PFT and NBC.It all started on July 1, 2009. Blame Rick Cordella for it. He's the executive who lured us into the clutches of the peacock. The fact that we were struggling to serve a crush of traffic that was blowing out our servers helped seal the deal.Fourteen years later, we're going — for at

Jordan Poyer cancels, un-cancels golf tournament at Trump-owned course

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 23:35:00 +0200

Jordan Poyer's charity golf tournament at a golf course owned by Donald Trump is off. Unless it isn't.A week after Poyer canceled the event due to backlash for scheduling it at a property owned by the polarizing former president, Poyer has decided to go through with it.Via Tim O'Shei of the Buffalo News, Poyer's representatives announced on Friday that the cancellation has been canceled
, and that the July 10 outing will happen at the Trump National Doral Golf Club in Miami.“The Jordan Po

Robert Kraft says spending money "will never be the issue" for the Patriots

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 20:32:00 +0200

The Patriots haven't won a playoff game since capturing their sixth Super Bowl title. They've missed the playoffs two of the last three years.So what's wrong with the team that became the first true dynasty of the salary-cap era? Via Khari Thompson of MassLive.com, Patriots owner Robert Kraft believes the problem never should be blamed on a willingness to pay for players.The issue emerged after Greg Bedard of Boston Sports Journal asked Kraft about comments from coach Bill Belichick that seemed

It's time for another Father of Mine giveaway

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 20:05:00 +0200

Noah in Illinois was last week's winner. For his inscription, he asked for something I wished I had known when I was 24, like he is now.I can't remember being 24, so I can't remember anything I didn't know.But I came up with something and sent him the book and we're on to the next prize. You know the drill by now. Email your entry to florio@profootballtalk.com. Include in the subject line "July 1 Father of Mine Giveaway."While you wait to see whether you've won, you can buy the ebook for only $

Chase Claypool expects "night and day difference" from last year

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 19:55:00 +0200

Wide receiver Chase Claypool's time with the Bears in 2022 wasn't terribly successful, but he thinks things are heading in a better direction in 2023. Claypool only had 14 catches for 140 yards in seven games after joining the Bears in a trade with the Steelers and there was a report this offseason that the team has not been happy
with the way Claypool has been working. During a visit to the United Kingdom this week, Claypool had a more positive take on where things stand with him and the team.

NFL moves to Phase Two of gambling policy

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 19:38:00 +0200

With 10 players suspended in less than two years for violating the NFL's gambling policy, no player can say he's not aware of the rule.But is it being explained as clearly as it should be? Are the terms as clear and consistent as they could be? Is the NFL's entire approach to gambling rife with hypocrisy? No, no, and abso-freakin'-lutely.But players should at least have a bell or a whistle sound when considering betting on any sport, in any place, at any time. Never bet on the NFL or any NFL ev

Mark Murphy: I'm anxious to see the Jets, and lots of former Packers, on Hard Knocks

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 17:49:00 +0200

Officially, the NFL has not announced which team will appear on Hard Knocks this year. Packers President Mark Murphy says it's going to be the Jets.Murphy wrote in his monthly column on Packers.com that he's ready to see the Jets on Hard Knocks and looking forward to seeing the many former Packers on the team, including Aaron Rodgers, Randall Cobb, Allen Lazard, Adrian Amos, Billy Turner, Tim Boyle, Malik Taylor and Adam Pankey."Hard Knocks is a great show and gives fans an inside look at a tea

Yes, NFL players were allowed to bet on the golf competition involving NFL players

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 16:14:00 +0200

As everyone learns more about the things on which NFL players can and can't gamble, it's important for the players to know exactly where the rubber meets the road.Obviously, players can't bet on NFL games. But they also can't bet on NFL events. These include the Scouting Combine (e.g., who runs the fastest 40), the draft (e.g., who become the first pick), awards (e.g., MVP), and any of the Pro Bowl Games (e.g., possibly, who takes a shot to the groin while running that stupid obstacle course).H

Welcome to the improved new and improved PFT

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 15:45:00 +0200

Hello again. We're back. Just like Tommy was, and still could be.We introduced a new-look PFT on Monday, and we learned that there's a difference between test-driving a car and owning it. Plenty of changes have been made, minor and major. You've likely noticed the biggest change to the changes, which was motivated by feedback we've gotten from many of you.The front-page experience has been fully restored, with a little more clarity — and more headlines than we had before the change.On des

Report: Jason Wright will be retained by new Commanders ownership, for now

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 14:52:00 +0200

As soon as July 20, the sale of the Commanders from Daniel Snyder to Josh Harris will become official. Team president Jason Wright will not be promptly asked to leave along with his soon-to-be-former boss.According to the Washington Post, Wright "will be retained and given a chance to earn a continued role" with the team.The report cites "two people with knowledge" of Harris's strategy, adding that one of them said Wright will “absolutely have the opportunity to perform in his role,&rdquo

David Pollack out at ESPN

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 11:01:00 +0200

Former Bengals linebacker David Pollack was among the many on-air personalities let go by ESPN on Friday.Pollack, who had worked primarily as a college football studio analyst, confirmed in a video he posted on social media that he was informed he was among the company's many layoffs."I won't be brought back to College Gameday next year, or to ESPN," Pollack said. "I got to work with so many great people and do so many things that were so awesome for so many years, and I'm just very, very thank

Rep. Jamie Raskin urges NFL to disclose outcome of Mary Jo White's investigation of Commanders

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 04:29:00 +0200

The NFL has repeatedly vowed to disclose the outcome of attorney Mary Jo White's investigation of the Washington Commanders. On Friday, a member of Congress urged the NFL to honor its promise.Via the Washington Post,Representative Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) sent a two-page letter to Commissioner Roger Goodell regarding the subject.Raskin said he is "heartened by” the "stated commitment to full transparency,” and that he expects the league to follow through on its promise.“I write wi

Hassan Haskins charged with aggravated assault by strangulation

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:23:00 +0200

Titans running back Hassan Haskins faces an aggravated assault by strangulation charge after a violent argument with his girlfriend, Turron Davenport of ESPN reports.According to police records obtained by Wayne Steen of ScoopNashville.com, Haskins became angry after his girlfriend “liked”
another man's Instagram photo on June 22. The couple argued, and when she didn't stop throwing his shoes onto the floor, he reportedly pushed her to the ground, causing an injury to the back of he

Damar Hamlin: I wake up every day thinking how I can impact the world

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 23:44:00 +0200

Damar Hamlin's second chance at life has led to so many blessings that the Bills safety isn't about to waste a day. Hamlin has become the face of life-saving CPR training, and he is using his Chasing M's Foundation for all the good he can do. “I wake up every day and think about how I can impact the world
in a positive way, that’s what I care about if you take away everything else,” Hamlin told Will Graves of the Associated Press on Friday.He will host his youth football camp

Brian Callahan: This is best offensive line we've had since I joined the Bengals

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:48:00 +0200

The Bengals have put a lot of effort into finding the right players to protect quarterback Joe Burrow and offensive coordinator Brian Callahan thinks they've hit on the right combination. Left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. joined the team as a free agent this offseason and Jonah Williams is now ticketed
for right tackle after initially requesting a trade in the wake of Brown's arrival. Left guard Cordell Volson should improve on a good rookie season and center Ted Karras and right guard Alex Cappa g

USFL exec Moose Johnston was surprised by ratings race with XFL

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:37:00 +0200

In its second year of its second iteration, the USFL generated comparable TV ratings to the third-ever first season of the XFL. USFL president of football operations Daryl Johnston is surprised by this development."That was one of the more surprising things for me,” Johnston told Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal. “You put our game on television up against our competition, there is no competition. We are far superior in production value, far superior in on-air talent. Recogniza

Darren Drozdov, NFL player turned pro wrestler, dies at 54

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:33:00 +0200

Darren Drozdov, who had a brief career as an NFL player and then became much more famous as a professional wrestler, has died at the age of 54.Drozdov played college football at Maryland and made the Broncos as a defensive tackle in 1993, the only year he got on the field in the regular season. He also spent time with the Jets and Eagles, as well as in the CFL.During the 1993 preseason, Drozdov got a measure of notoriety when he threw up on the football during a nationally televised game. Drozd

Panthers cut Myles Dorn to make room for Taylor Stallworth

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:18:00 +0200

The Panthers made the signing of free agent defensive tackle Taylor Stallworth to a one-year deal official Friday. They needed a corresponding move to get him on the roster.The team announced it waived safety Myles Dorn, who signed a futures contract with the Panthers in January.Dorn entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2020, signing with the Vikings. He was on and off the team's practice squad the past three seasons.Dorn has played 14 games, all on special teams, the past two seaso

Colin Kaepernick vows to "keep fighting" for an NFL opportunity that likely will never come

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:50:00 +0200

Colin Kaepernick last played in the NFL on January 1, 2017. Whether the product of collusion or coincidentally individual business decisions resulting from the potential impact of giving Kaepernick a roster spot on a team's bottom line, he was shunned by the NFL for his role in sparking protests during the national anthem.Even now, he still wants to play."I’m going to keep pushing
,” Kaepernick told Gilberto Manzano of SI.com earlier this month, in an item posted on Thursday. &ldquo

Report: Nick Caserio adds executive vice president title

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:29:00 +0200

The Texans have made a number of staff changes, including an additional title for General Manager Nick Caserio.Jonathan Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports that the Texans have named Caserio executive vice president
. He will continue his G.M. duties. Jack Easterby previously served as the franchise's executive vice president before parting ways with the team in October, giving Caserio full control of football operations. Caserio now has the title to go with the duties.The Texans hired C

Report: Matt Hasselbeck laid off at ESPN

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:06:00 +0200

News continues to trickle out of ESPN's on-air layoffs and another former NFL player is among the cuts. Matt Hasselbeck has been let go
from the company, according to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post. Hasselbeck has been with ESPN since retiring from the league in 2016. He was an analyst on ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown pregame show, along with Randy Moss, Tedy Bruschi, Rex Ryan, and host Samantha Ponder.A Packers sixth-round pick in 1998, Hasselbeck became a franchise quarterback with the Se

Rachaad White: Bucs haven't had 1,000-yard rusher in years, I want to change that

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:18:00 +0200

Wide receiver Mike Evans isn't the only Buccaneers player setting his sights on a 1,000-yard season. Evans is looking for his 10th straight year with 1,000 receiving yards and running back Rachaad White said on NFL Network Friday that he has designs on his first year with 1,000 rushing yards. No Bucs back has crossed that line since Doug Martin in 2015 and White said he's aware of how long a stretch that has been. "My expectation is really just do my job," White said. "Be the guy [General Manag

Report: ESPN to lay off "roughly 20" on-air talent today

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:07:00 +0200

Earlier this month, it was reported that ESPN on-air layoffs would happen toward the end of the month
. A few have happened, but not many. Today, the month ends. And, reportedly, a cluster of on-air layoffs are coming.Michael McCarthy of FrontOfficeSports.com reports that ESPN will lay off "roughly 20
" on-air employees on Friday.It remains to be seen whether and to what extent the departures will impact ESPN's NFL coverage. Recently, former Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich was let go. Earlier

Baker Mayfield: Rams stint "kind of hit reset button" on my career

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:27:00 +0200

If Baker Mayfield wins the quarterback job in Tampa Bay, the Rams will be on the list of thank yous for helping him on the way to the job, Mayfield finished out the 2022 season by appearing in five games for the Rams. The team won two of those contests — a wild comeback in Week 14 against the Rams and a rout of the Broncos on Christmas — and Mayfield played better than he did in a dismal stretch as the Panthers starter to open the season. That Carolina run came after his time with t

Chris Ballard on cutting two suspended Colts: “The integrity of the game is of the utmost importance"

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:55:00 +0200

Shortly after Colts defensive end Rashod Berry and cornerback Isaiah Rodgers Sr. were suspended indefinitely for breaking the NFL's gambling rules, Colts General Manager Chris Ballard cut them.Ballard released a statement saying that the Colts won't tolerate activities that put the integrity of the NFL in question.“We have made the following roster moves as a consequence of the determination that these players violated the league’s gambling policy,” Ballard said. “The in

Patriots CB Jonathan Jones pushes back on NFL's anti-gambling stance

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 06:05:00 +0200

The NFL's inconsistent and hypocritical position on legalized gambling makes it difficult for the league to have true moral authority when it comes to telling its players, "Do as we say, not as we do."And it's causing at least one player to push back in a way that goes beyond simply questioning how the league can earn millions from gambling sponsorships and owners can have ownership stakes in sports book companies.Via MassLive.com
, Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones took to Twitter on Thursday

Supplemental draft prospects will hold workouts for scouts

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 04:06:00 +0200

The NFL will hold a supplemental draft for the first time since 2019, with two players eligible for selection. Before the July 11 draft, Purdue receiver Milton Wright and Jackson State receiver Malachi Wideman will hold separate workouts for scouts, Howard Balzer of PHNX reports.Wright will have a timing and testing session July 6 at Christian Academy of Louisville.Wideman will work out July 8 at River View High School in Sarasota, Florida. Wideman caught 34 passes for 540 yards and 12 touchdow

Will the names of the other NFLPA finalists be kept secret?

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 02:25:00 +0200

The NFL Players Association took great pains
to keep the process of selecting, vetting, and voting on candidates for the executive director job completely secret. From amending the Constitution to thereafter safeguarding the names until the board of player representatives received them this week, the union pulled off its goal of complete and total (and ill-advised) secrecy.The extreme confidentiality necessarily ended once the 48 players who showed up for the selection meeting received the name

Does Ray Horton aspire to return to the NFL? "I don't think they want me"

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 01:32:00 +0200

Former NFL assistant coach Ray Horton will cap his first season in the USFL with an appearance in the championship game, as head coach of the Pittsburgh Maulers.Appearing on 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland, Horton was asked whether he aspires to return to the NFL."No, because I don’t think that they want me
," Horton said. "I've proven that I can do this at so many levels."He explained that his latest "living resume" is that the took a team that finished in last place in 2022 to the championshi

Amid report an investigation has begun, NFL still mum on latest Tyreek Hill incident

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 01:03:00 +0200

In the first few days after the latest Tyreek Hill incident, the NFL had no comment. Now, in the wake of a report that the league has commenced an investigation
, PFT asked the league for confirmation of that fact."We will decline comment," an NFL spokesperson said via email.Hill allegedly hit a 57-year-old man in the neck on June 18, at a marina in South Florida. Surveillance footage reportedly captured the incident, and the State Attorney's Office is considering the matter.The NFL reportedly

Sheriff in Florida says Ryan Mallett's drowning not a result of riptides

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:26:00 +0200

Ryan Mallett’s drowning
in Destin, Florida, this week was a tragic accident and not the result of riptides, according to the Okaloosa County sheriff.Eric Aden released a video statement this week that there was "no indication of dangerous conditions," refuting reports that riptides had contributed to the former NFL quarterback's death. Destin was under a yellow flag at the time, meaning swim with caution."It just seems to be just a tragic accident and not something to do with the conditio

Cam Robinson apologizes for his four-game suspension

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 23:12:00 +0200

Cam Robinson's four-game suspension
is expensive. It will cost him $3.55 million in base salary and voids the guaranteed money left on his contract, and the Jaguars lose their left tackle for the start of the season.The NFL suspended Robinson for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy.He apologized in a statement Thursday."As a veteran leader in the locker room, I always want to set a good example and my actions in this instance are not a reflection of that goal," Robins

Report: NFL commences investigation of latest Tyreek Hill incident

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 23:03:00 +0200

For the NFL, actions always speak louder than words.Last week, the league had no comment
when asked by PFT whether it was looking into the latest incident involving Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill. This week, the NFL officially launched an investigation.Andy Slater of Fox Sports 640 reports that the league wants the video
, and it also wants to interview "every police officer and detective
involved in the Tyreek Hill investigation."On June 18, Hill allegedly hit a man in the neck during a dispute

Panthers sign Taylor Stallworth

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 22:48:00 +0200

The Panthers have added some veteran depth to their defensive line.Free agent defensive tackle Taylor Stallworth has agreed to a one-year deal with Carolina, Stallworth's agent announced.Last season Stallworth played six games for the Chiefs and one for the Texans. He previously spent two years with the Colts, where he was coached by Frank Reich, who will coach him again in Carolina. Stallworth played for the Saints in 2018 and 2019.The 6-foot-2, 305-pound Stallworth has played in 57 games with

Cam Heyward wonders how much Ravens offense will change

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:33:00 +0200

Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward has faced the Ravens many times over his career and he's curious to see what the offense will look like this year. The Ravens made significant changes to the unit by hiring offensive coordinator Todd Monken, signing veteran free agent wideout Odell Beckham Jr. and drafting receiver Zay Flowers in the first round. They also signed quarterback Lamar Jackson to a long-term deal and he's been talking about putting up big numbers
through the air in the team's n

Miles Sanders: It sucks to be a running back right now

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:17:00 +0200

Running back Miles Sanders signed a multi-year deal with the Panthers as a free agent this offseason, but that isn't stopping him from joining the chorus of players at the position decrying the way the league values them. Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, and Tony Pollard haven't been able to land long-term contracts after being franchise-tagged early in the offseason, which has been taken by other backs
as an eye-opening commentary on how little the league thinks they're worth. During an appearance

Only 31 draft picks remain unsigned

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 05:56:00 +0200

Before the 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreements, not many draft picks had their contracts in place before July 4. Now, most are done well before the Fourth of July rolls around. As of Friday, all but 31 draft picks have signed. In all, 228 draft picks are under contract. In round one, 22 of 31 picks [more]

Texans sign No. 3 overall pick Will Anderson

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:12:00 +0200

The Texans have reached a deal with one of their two top-three picks. Houston has signed No. 3 overall selection Will Anderson to a fully guaranteed four-year contract worth $35.2 million, according to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero. He receives a $22.6 million signing bonus. Houston holds a fifth-year option, which the team will have to [more]

Derek Stingley Jr.: I’m seeing the whole field at a faster rate

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:55:00 +0200

With a new head coach in DeMeco Ryans and a slew of additions to the roster, the Texans are a team that hopes it is turning a page in 2023. The bid for that turnaround isn’t totally based on new faces, however. Improvement from holdover players is also part of the recipe and cornerback Derek [more]

DeMeco Ryans: Nick Caserio has been really fun to work with

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 15:38:00 +0200

Nick Caserio has been the Texans’ General Manager since 2021 and is already on his third head coach in DeMeco Ryans. But there is plenty of optimism surrounding the franchise now with Ryans at the helm, particularly with potential franchise cornerstones in quarterback C.J. Stroud and edge rusher Will Anderson selected at No. 2 and [more]

DeAndre Hopkins: Whoever’s in my future WRs group, I’ll make your job easy

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 23:05:00 +0200

Receiver DeAndre Hopkins has taken a pair of free-agent visits to Tennessee and New England. But at this point, the three-time, first-team All-Pro is still on the open market. On Tuesday afternoon, he put out a message for his new teammates — even though he doesn’t know exactly who they’re going to be. “Whoever’s in [more]

Texans announce Maliek Collins’ contract extension

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 18:15:00 +0200

Last week brought word that the Texans and defensive tackle Maliek Collins agreed on a contract extension and it became official on Tuesday. The Texans announced that Collins has signed his new pact. The deal is worth $23 million with base salaries of $8 million and $9.5 million. Collins signed a two-year deal with the [more]

J.J. Watt could land at CBS

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 01:37:00 +0200

Future Hall of Fame defensive lineman J.J. Watt is retired, and he has made it clear that he won’t be coming back. He could be coming to a TV screen near you. Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reports that, if Watt takes a TV job, CBS is considered to be the the favorite [more]

Noah Brown: C.J. Stroud has the potential to be as good or better than Dak Prescott

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 23:33:00 +0200

Receiver Noah Brown spent six seasons in Dallas playing with Dak Prescott. Brown was the Cowboys’ No. 2 wideout last season — at least statistically — with career highs in receptions (43), receiving yards (555) and touchdowns (three). Brown, though, now is in Houston with a rookie quarterback in C.J. Stroud, and sees some of [more]

DeMeco Ryans: Texans are in a really good spot

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 18:02:00 +0200

DeMeco Ryans wrapped up his first offseason program as the Texans head coach last week and he said he’s satisfied with the work that the team has put in to this point in the year. Ryans said that players “are confident in what they’re doing” after learning the new schemes and terminology that have been [more]

Saints sign Lynn Bowden, Keke Coutee

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 23:29:00 +0200

The Saints signed veteran receivers Lynn Bowden and Keke Coutee after workouts on Thursday. They waived offensive lineman Yasir Durant, receiver Malik Flowers and running back SaRodorick Thompson. The Patriots cut Bowden on May 10, and he has remained a free agent since. The Raiders made him a third-round pick in 2020, but he never [more]

John Metchie’s rehab of strained hamstring has him “on target” for training camp

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 01:04:00 +0200

Texans receiver John Metchie III strained a hamstring during an organized team activities practice early in the offseason program. It kept him out of the mandatory minicamp this week. Metchie, though, is trending toward a full recovery in time for training camp next month. “Everything is on target,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said, via Aaron [more]

Maliek Collins agrees to two-year extension with Texans

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 20:17:00 +0200

Maliek Collins is the latest defensive tackle to land a contract extension this offseason. The Texans and Collins’ agents Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha hammered out the terms of a two-year, $23 million extension in recent talks. The deal comes after the likes of Dexter Lawrence, Daron Payne, Jeffery Simmons, and Ed Oliver have landed [more]

J.J. Watt doesn’t see the point in signing a one-day contract with the Texans

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 23:11:00 +0200

J.J. Watt will be inducted into the Texans’ Ring of Honor this season, but one thing he won’t do is sign a one-day contract. “As far as the one-day contract, I personally just don’t really understand or see the reason for it,” Watt said, via Drew Dougherty of the Texans. “It’s more just a ceremonial [more]

C.J. Stroud takes first-team reps, but is still on weekly rotation with Davis Mills

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 19:48:00 +0200

Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud has progressed to taking some first-team reps with Houston’s offense. But that doesn’t mean he’s already solidified himself as QB1. After the day’s practice, head coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters that Stroud’s reps were a natural part of the team’s competition at quarterback between the No. 2 overall pick and [more]

J.J. Watt will be inducted into the Texans Ring of Honor on October 1

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:18:00 +0200

J.J. Watt spent most of his career with the Texans and he’ll be a permanent fixture in the organization in retirement. The Texans announced on Monday that they will induct Watt into their Ring of Honor. The ceremony will be held during the team’s October 1 game against the Steelers, which means Watt’s brother and [more]

Mike Vrabel on DeAndre Hopkins: We want players who want to be here

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 22:10:00 +0200

Titans head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed a Wednesday report that receiver DeAndre Hopkins will take a free-agent visit with the club. “The first thing is we want players that want to be here,” Vrabel said, via Jim Wyatt of the team’s website. “We’ll work through anything else. We brought in a bunch of different players, [more]

Deshaun Watson on DeAndre Hopkins: I have no idea where that stands

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 21:25:00 +0200

Last week, Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson said he’d love to have free-agent receiver DeAndre Hopkins as his teammate once again. Hopkins is reportedly set to visit with the Titans over the weekend. But does Watson have any inside information as to whether Cleveland is in the mix for Hopkins’ services? “Really, I have no idea,” [more]

Report: DeAndre Hopkins to visit with Titans

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 20:11:00 +0200

Is DeAndre Hopkins eyeing a return to the AFC South? At the very least, he’s not dismissing the possibility. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Hopkins will fly to Nashville on Sunday to take a free-agent visit with the Titans. It’s set to be Hopkins’ first visit with a team since the Cardinals released [more]

Dameon Pierce studying Christian McCaffery’s game in hopes of more receptions

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 03:48:00 +0200

Texans running back Dameon Pierce caught 30 passes in his rookie season, a small part of his 250 touches in 13 games. He could see more this season in Bobby Slowik’s offense brought from San Francisco. Christian McCaffrey caught 52 passes in 11 games with the 49ers last season after the trade from Carolina. After [more]

Robert Woods “most definitely” feels he can still be a 1,000-yard receiver

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 17:32:00 +0200

Last year, receiver Robert Woods was coming off a torn ACL when he was traded from the Rams to the Titans. While Woods was able to play all 17 games for Tennessee in 2022, he registered just 53 catches for 527 yards with two touchdowns. His yards per reception was also at a career-low of [more]

Longtime Oilers/Titans executive Bob Hyde dies

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 04:52:00 +0200

Longtime Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans executive Bob Hyde has died, the team announced Friday. Hyde, a native of Tullahoma, Tennessee, served in a number of roles with the organization. “We are heartbroken to hear of Bob Hyde’s passing today,” Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk said in a statement. “Joining the Oilers as a public relations [more]

C.J. Stroud working with first-team offense and is “way, way ahead of pace”

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 02:00:00 +0200

Texans rookie C.J. Stroud took first-team reps this week in organized team activities. Although it has been billed as a quarterback battle between Stroud and Davis Mills, the No. 2 overall pick is expected to start. Stroud, who was second in the rotation behind Mills last week, has done nothing in practice to disappoint. “C.J. [more]

Bills to work out Preston Williams, Marcell Ateman

Wed, 31 May 2023 23:46:00 +0200

The Bills will work out two receivers Thursday. Ryan Talbot of New York Upstate reports Preston Williams and Marcell Ateman will travel to Buffalo for a tryout. Both receivers are 6 foot 4. The Panthers cut Williams on May 18, and he has remained a free agent since. The Texans worked him out last week. [more]

Mike Vrabel on DeAndre Hopkins: Our focus has always been about players we have here

Wed, 31 May 2023 22:20:00 +0200

Now that receiver DeAndre Hopkins is officially on the open market, any coach can talk publicly about him. That means plenty of them are going to be asked if their respective teams have any interest in signing the three-time, first-team All-Pro. Titans head coach Mike Vrabel didn’t express much outward interest in Hopkins when asked [more]

Bill Belichick: I wouldn’t say offense is starting from scratch under Bill O’Brien

Wed, 31 May 2023 17:52:00 +0200

After last year’s failed offensive coaching experiment, the Patriots brought back Bill O’Brien to be the team’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. O’Brien last coached for the Patriots in 2011, when he held the same title. He’s back after stints with Penn State, the Texans, and Alabama to lead the club’s O. In his Wednesday [more]

What if Caleb Williams refuses to play for the Cardinals?

Wed, 31 May 2023 12:37:00 +0200

The Cardinals are on track to be among one of the worst teams in the NFL this year. Their handling of the cap consequences of the decision to release receiver DeAndre Hopkins shows they’re willing to embrace the suck. So if the Cardinals (or the Texans, whose first-round pick the Cardinals own) end up earning [more]

Texans will hold joint practices with Dolphins, Saints

Wed, 31 May 2023 01:51:00 +0200

The Texans will hold two joint workouts this season under new coach DeMeco Ryans. The Texans will work against the Dolphins in Houston and the Saints in New Orleans this preseason, Mark Berman of Fox 26 reports. Houston plays a preseason game against the Dolphins at home on Aug. 19 and at the Saints on [more]

Deshaun Watson understands why he is flying under the radar but calls himself “very motivated”

Wed, 31 May 2023 01:16:00 +0200

For Deshaun Watson, the best thing about this year is it isn’t last year. He has served an 11-game suspension and settled 23 of the 25 civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual misconduct during massage sessions. He has spent a year in Cleveland and has six games with the Browns under his belt, knocking off [more]

Deshaun Watson on DeAndre Hopkins: Of course we’d love to have him

Tue, 30 May 2023 18:42:00 +0200

From 2017-2019, quarterback Deshaun Watson and receiver DeAndre Hopkins were teammates on the Texans. Now that Hopkins is set to become a free agent, there’s a possibility they could reunite in Cleveland. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Tuesday that the Browns will explore all avenues, but really like the receivers room they already have. [more]

Robert Woods: It feels like Texans are in similar situation to Rams in Sean McVay’s first year

Tue, 30 May 2023 14:22:00 +0200

The Texans added experience to their wide receiver group when they signed Robert Woods as a free agent earlier this year and some of that experience came as a member of the Rams. Woods joined the NFC West club in 2017 as they came off a 4-12 season and he was joined as a newcomer [more]

What’s next for DeAndre Hopkins?

Fri, 26 May 2023 19:23:00 +0200

He wanted to be traded, but no one wanted to absorb his current contract. Now, he’s a free agent. So where will receiver DeAndre Hopkins land? He turns 31 on June 6, and he’s had some injuries in recent years. He also missed the first six games of the 2022 season due to a PED [more]

DeMeco Ryans is noncommittal about Jadeveon Clowney

Wed, 24 May 2023 17:30:00 +0200

Defensive lineman Jadeveon Clowney, the first overall pick in the 2014 draft, recently said he’d like to return to the Texans. On Tuesday, Texans coach DeMeco Ryans was asked about the possibility of bringing Clowney back to Houston. “We always look at any players that can help us win,” Ryans told reporters. “We’ll explore all [more]

C.J. Stroud: I’m just trying to get better, it’s not about being with the first team right now

Tue, 23 May 2023 20:19:00 +0200

The Texans took C.J. Stroud with the second overall pick this April because they want him to be their starting quarterback for many years, but they haven’t just handed him the job. Incumbent starter Davis Mills has been working with the first team at OTAs and he said on Tuesday that he plans to compete [more]

Davis Mills: I’m still competing for that starting job

Tue, 23 May 2023 19:11:00 +0200

The Texans drafted C.J. Stroud at No. 2 overall. They also signed Case Keenum as a veteran backup. But that hasn’t changed the way Davis Mills is approaching his job for 2023. A 2021 third-round pick, Mills has started 26 games over the past two seasons, compiling a 5-19-1 record. And he said on Tuesday [more]

Texans cut Darius Joiner to make room for Jacob Martin

Mon, 22 May 2023 21:42:00 +0200

The Texans made official the signing of free agent Jacob Martin. The outside linebacker visited the Texans after the Broncos released him last week. He agreed to a one-year contract Friday. Martin spent 2019-21 with the Texans, appearing in 45 games with 15 starts. The Texans had to make a corresponding move and waived rookie [more]

20 teams start OTAs today

Mon, 22 May 2023 12:34:00 +0200

The offseason program is a three-phase process. And Phase Three is the most important of all of them. That’s when Organized Team Activities happen, a fancy, verbose phrase for “practice.” They’re now commonly known as OTAs, still one syllable more than just saying “practice.” Twenty teams start OTAs on Monday, based on the calendar the [more]

Jadeveon Clowney: It would be nice to return to Texans

Sun, 21 May 2023 17:24:00 +0200

Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney wouldn’t mind going back to where he started. The Texans made Clowney the first overall pick of the 2014 draft and he spent his first five seasons in Houston before moving on to the Seahawks, Titans, and Browns. His Browns stint ended with him on the inactive list after he was [more]

Top quarterbacks pause NFLPA rookie premiere to hang out with Tom Brady, Michael Rubin

Sat, 20 May 2023 14:18:00 +0200

At first, it seemed to be just another strategically curious tweet from a firehose account that often posts items of little or no relevance to the audience — but that potentially count as favors that could have scoop-related (or other) benefits down the line. The broader dynamics are sufficiently compelling to merit a closer examination. [more]

Texans to sign Jacob Martin to one-year deal

Fri, 19 May 2023 19:40:00 +0200

Jacob Martin is headed back to Houston. According to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, Martin and the Texans have agreed to a one-year deal to bring the free-agent edge rusher back to the franchise. Martin took a visit with the organization last week, just after he’d been released by Denver. He had joined the Broncos through [more]

Josh McCown: Interviewing with Texans was a great experience, but it’s in the rearview

Fri, 19 May 2023 16:16:00 +0200

Before he became the Panthers’ quarterbacks coach, Josh McCown interviewed to be the Texans head coach — in two separate coaching cycles. Things clearly did not work for McCown to become Houston’s head coach, for various reasons. But McCown was asked what the experience of interviewing with the organization was like during his Thursday press [more]

Texans sign Byron Cowart, waive Eric Tomlinson

Thu, 18 May 2023 22:24:00 +0200

The Texans have signed defensive tackle Byron Cowart, the team announced Thursday. Houston also made official the signing of cornerback Shaquill Griffin and waived veteran tight end Eric Tomlinson. The team placed defensive tackle Taylor Stallworth on injured reserve. The Chiefs cut Cowart earlier this month. He spent last season with the Colts, appearing in [more]

Texans agree to terms with fourth-rounder Dylan Horton

Thu, 18 May 2023 21:54:00 +0200

The Texans are down to two unsigned draft picks. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that the team has agreed to terms on a contract with edge rusher Dylan Horton. It’s a four-year deal for the fourth-round pick. First-round picks C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson are the only Texans draft picks yet to reach deals [more]

Texans waive Joe Doyle

Wed, 17 May 2023 22:38:00 +0200

The Texans announced a pair of roster moves on Wednesday afternoon. Houston has officially signed tight end Jordan Murray, a move that was reported earlier on Wednesday. As a corresponding move, the club has waived punter Joe Doyle. Doyle had recently signed with Houston after going undrafted last month. He averaged 45.9 yards per punt [more]

Texans to sign Jordan Murray

Wed, 17 May 2023 16:17:00 +0200

The Texans are adding a tight end to their offseason roster. Houston is signing undrafted free agent Jordan Murray, according to multiple reports. Murray spend his first four collegiate seasons at Missouri State before playing at Hawaii in 2022. He caught 10 passes for 70 yards for the Rainbow Warriors last year. Murray joins a [more]

Texans cut Jermaine Carter, sign college free agent Ian Swenson

Tue, 16 May 2023 22:27:00 +0200

The Texans have signed rookie linebacker Ian Swenson following a tryout during the rookie minicamp, the team announced Tuesday. They released veteran linebacker Jermaine Carter in a corresponding move. Carter, 28, signed with the Texans on May 4. The Panthers made him a fifth-round draft pick out of Maryland in 2018, and he spent four [more]

Texans sign third-round pick Tank Dell

Tue, 16 May 2023 20:26:00 +0200

Wide receiver Tank Dell has signed his first NFL contract. Agent David Canter announced that his client has signed with the Texans. The third-round pick will be under contract to Houston for four years and is set to make over $5.8 million over the life of the deal. Dell caught 228 passes for 3,155 yards [more]

Texans sign second-round pick Juice Scruggs

Mon, 15 May 2023 23:32:00 +0200

The Texans signed second-round center Juice Scruggs to his rookie deal, the team announced Monday. Houston used the 62nd overall pick on the Penn State player, one of nine players the team drafted last month. He can play center and guard. The Texans gave up picks 65, 188 and 230 to the Eagles to move [more]

Will Anderson “super excited” to do anything Texans need

Sun, 14 May 2023 14:34:00 +0200

Will Anderson’s rookie season with the Texans will involve a change in positions, but it’s not one that he or head coach DeMeco Ryans thinks will be a particularly difficult one for the third overall pick. Anderson will be playing defensive end with his hand on the ground in Houston after mostly playing as a [more]

Will Anderson on position change: “Super excited” to do anything Texans need

Sun, 14 May 2023 14:34:00 +0200

Texans sign Shaquill Griffin

Sat, 13 May 2023 22:53:00 +0200

The Texans have added veteran cornerback Shaquill Griffin. Griffin agreed to a one-year deal with Houston today, according to multiple reports. A 2017 third-round pick of the Seahawks, Griffin played well in Seattle and signed a three-year, $44.5 million contract with the Jaguars in 2021. But he never lived up to expectations in Jacksonville and [more]

Houston Texans schedule and results 2023: Dates, times, TV, opponents for Weeks 1-18

Sat, 13 May 2023 14:58:00 +0200

It was a rough year to be a Houston Texans fan. Now, there is a sense of optimism and hope. With bright new head coach DeMeco Ryans shooting for the stars during the 2023 NFL Draft, drafting QB C.J. Stroud and traded with the Arizona Cardinals in order to draft DE Will Anderson Jr. It [more]

Texans sign four draft picks, nine undrafted free agents

Fri, 12 May 2023 17:13:00 +0200

The Texans signed a number of rookies on Friday, including their final four draft picks from last month. The team announced the signings of fifth-round linebacker Henry To’oTo’o, sixth-round center Jarrett Patterson, sixth-round wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson, and seventh-round safety Brandon Hill. Houston drafted nine players overall this year, including first-rounders C.J. Stroud and Will [more]

Texans, Cardinals, Colts, and Falcons aren’t scheduled for prime-time games

Fri, 12 May 2023 12:42:00 +0200

The Texans hope that they set the stage for a brighter future at the top of this year’s NFL draft, but the league’s schedule makers don’t think they will be making a quick turnaround. Houston took quarterback C.J. Stroud and edge rusher Will Anderson with the second and third overall picks, but their addition did [more]

Jacob Martin visits Texans

Thu, 11 May 2023 23:15:00 +0200

The Broncos released edge rusher Jacob Martin on Wednesday, creating $3.8 million in cap space. Martin didn’t waste any time on his search for a new team. He visited with his former team, the Texans, in Houston on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. Martin joined the Broncos in a trade with the Jets last [more]

Shaq Mason finalizing three-year extension with Texans

Thu, 11 May 2023 00:04:00 +0200

The Texans and Shaq Mason are dotting the I’s and T’s on a contract extension for the offensive guard. Mason will sign a three-year, $36 million contract that includes $22 million guaranteed, according to Gilmore’s agent, Deryk Gilmore of Day 1 Sports and Entertainment. The Texans traded with the Buccaneers for Mason in March to [more]

J.J. Watt hints that, after leaving the Texans, he was interested in joining the Packers

Wed, 10 May 2023 16:16:00 +0200

After defensive tackle J.J. Watt left the Texans, he landed with the Cardinals. Some thought he’d land with the Packers, in his home state of Wisconsin. Appearing recently on the Rise and Schein podcast with Adam Schein, Watt was asked whether he thought about finishing his career with the Packers. “There’s certainly a part of [more]

Cal McNair says he didn’t pressure Texans’ pick of C.J. Stroud

Mon, 08 May 2023 21:45:00 +0200

The Texans drafted C.J. Stroud with the second overall pick, a surprise to many who were convinced the team would pass on a quarterback after missing out on Bryce Young. Texans owner Cal McNair insisted Monday that neither he nor his wife, Hannah, forced the selection of the Ohio State quarterback. “Hannah and I don’t [more]

S2 test is a far from universal scouting tool

Sat, 06 May 2023 02:06:00 +0200

The term “S2” became a thing in the weeks preceding the 2023 NFL Draft. For the NFL’s teams, it’s far from being the thing that it’s cracked up to be. Peter King said during Friday’s PFT Live that only 14 teams use it. That means 18 don’t. Which instantly gives it far less heft than [more]

Jordan Ta’amu is the XFL’s offensive player of the year

Fri, 05 May 2023 18:31:00 +0200

Jordan Ta’amu’s rollercoaster football journey has reached another high. Ta’amu has been named the 2023 XFL offensive player of the year. He led the D.C. Defenders to a 9-1 regular season record. In 10 games, he threw for 1,894 yards and fourteen touchdowns, while throwing only three interceptions. He also generated 298 rushing yards and [more]

Bruce Arians: Baker Mayfield was a better prospect than the QBs in the 2023 draft

Fri, 05 May 2023 17:48:00 +0200

Former Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians remains involved with the team as the special advisor to General Manager Jason Licht, and Arians believes that the Bucs got themselves a very talented quarterback when they signed Baker Mayfield in free agency. In fact, Arians said that Mayfield was a better prospect than Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud [more]

Chris Ballard didn’t want Anthony Richardson to become a superstar somewhere else

Fri, 05 May 2023 17:45:00 +0200

As the first round of the 2023 draft approached, we addressed the question of how high Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson would go. There was an easy case to be made that Richardson should go higher than anyone would have envisioned, given his incredibly rare physical skills and true game-changing, franchise-quarterback potential. The Colts and G.M. [more]

Jimmie Ward aims to be an “extra coach” for the Texans

Fri, 05 May 2023 16:00:00 +0200

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans is bringing the San Francisco defense to Houston. To help with the transition, he brought a San Francisco defensive player with him. Safety Jimmie Ward opted as a free agent not to stay with the 49ers but to join the Texans. Meeting with reporters on Thursday, Ward addressed what will be [more]

Texans sign Darius Phillips, waive/injured Drew Estrada

Thu, 04 May 2023 23:02:00 +0200

The Texans signed veteran cornerback Darius Phillips and released receiver Drew Estrada with an injury waiver, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. Those moves were in addition to the re-signing of veteran linebacker Neville Hewitt to a one-year contract and the signings of linebacker Jermaine Carter and offensive tackle Greg Little to one-year deals. Phillips played [more]

Texans sign Darius Phillips, waive Drew Estrada with injury waiver

Thu, 04 May 2023 23:02:00 +0200

Greg Little signs with Texans

Thu, 04 May 2023 20:13:00 +0200

Veteran offensive lineman Greg Little has found a team for the 2023 season. Little’s agent David Canter announced that his client has signed with the Texans. No terms of the deal were announced. Little was a Panthers second-round pick in 2019 and played in 14 games for the team over his first two seasons. He [more]

Texans to re-sign Neville Hewitt

Thu, 04 May 2023 15:24:00 +0200

Linebacker Neville Hewitt is returning to the Texans. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Hewitt is re-signing with Houston. It is a one-year deal with no other terms disclosed. Hewitt signed with the Texans in 2021 and signed a one-year deal to remain with the team last offseason. He started five of the 17 games [more]

J.J. Watt at peace with his decision to retire and has no intention of returning

Wed, 03 May 2023 23:49:00 +0200

J.J. Watt didn’t take long after the season ended to announce his retirement. He knew going into the season finale that was going to be it and made it official two days later. The former Texans and Cardinals edge rusher has no regrets. “I sit here, and I watch these [offseason] practices that these guys [more]

Texans to sign Eric Tomlinson

Wed, 03 May 2023 18:40:00 +0200

The Texans are adding another veteran to their tight end group. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that the team will sign Eric Tomlinson as a free agent. Tomlinson appeared in every game and started 12 times for the Broncos last season. He caught nine passes for 79 yards and two touchdowns in those appearances. [more]

Texans rookie receiver Tank Dell says C.J. Stroud asked the team to draft him

Wed, 03 May 2023 17:31:00 +0200

In the third round of the 2023 NFL draft, the Texans selected wide receiver Nathaniel “Tank” Dell, and Dell says he has C.J. Stroud to thank. The Texans selected Stroud with the second overall pick in the draft, and Dell says that after Stroud was selected, he told the Texans how impressed he was by [more]

Texans claim Tyree Gillespie off waivers

Tue, 02 May 2023 23:31:00 +0200

Safety Tyree Gillespie was deemed expendable by the Jaguars on Monday, but he found a new NFL home on Tuesday. The NFL’s daily transaction wire shows that Gillespie has been claimed off of waivers by the Texans. Gillespie was a 2021 fourth-round pick by the Raiders and he was traded to the Titans last August. [more]

C.J. Stroud on football smarts: “The film speaks for itself”

Tue, 02 May 2023 02:07:00 +0200

Someone tried to get the Texans to not pick quarterback C.J. Stroud. Someone wanted to make Houston wobbly, and possibly to spark a draft-day slide. Maybe it was a team, one that drafted after No. 3 — or that hoped to trade up as high as No. 3. Maybe it was an agent representing another [more]

John Metchie is fully participating in Texans on-field work

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 19:09:00 +0200

Texans wide receiver John Metchie‘s presence at the start of on-field workouts was noted last week and General Manager Nick Caserio updated where Metchie is in his comeback from missing last season with leukemia. Caserio said that Metchie, who also tore his ACL while playing for Alabama in 2021, is “making progress” and that he [more]

Arlington Renegades beat Houston Roughnecks to advance to XFL championship

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 15:57:00 +0200

For only the second time ever (despite three tries at a season), the XFL will have a championship game. And one of the participants will be the Arlington Renegades. The Renegades beat the Houston Roughnecks on Saturday night to advance to next weekend’s championship game in San Antonio, 26-11. Quarterback Luis Perez completed 19 of [more]

Through 150 picks, a record 11 quarterbacks were taken

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 20:35:00 +0200

Many expected four or five quarterbacks to be taken in round one. It didn’t happen. The ensuing rounds have made up for it. Via Rich Eisen of NFL Network, the 11 quarterbacks taken in the first 150 picks are an all-time draft record. The quarterbacks off the board are, so far: Bryce Young of the [more]

Eagles select another Georgia defensive player, Kelee Ringo

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 18:34:00 +0200

The pipeline from Athens to Philadelphia remains strong. After trading up to No. 105 in the fourth round, the Eagles have selected another Georgia defensive player — defensive back Kelee Ringo. Ringo was a starter for two years at Georgia, recording 19 passes defense and four interceptions in his 30 games. He was a second-team [more]

Eagles nab third pick in fourth round, sending 2024 third-round pick to Texans

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 18:09:00 +0200

There’s been more movement at the top of the fourth round before Saturday’s festivities even began. After New Orleans and Las Vegas traded up to grab the first two picks in the fourth round, Philadelphia has traded up to the third pick at No. 105. The Eagles sent the Texans a third-round pick in 2024 [more]

Raiders get second pick of fourth round in trade up with Texans

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 17:53:00 +0200

Day Three of the 2023 NFL draft hasn’t started yet, but the top two picks have already been traded. Minutes after the Saints traded up with the Bears to get the first pick in the fourth round, the Raiders have traded up to the second pick of the fourth round, No. 104 overall. The deal [more]

Cardinals prioritize 2024 draft with Texans’ first-round pick, Texans’ and Titans’ third-round picks

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 12:30:00 +0200

The Cardinals are not expected to be very good in 2023. But they’re positioning themselves for a big rebuild to start in 2024. Arizona has acquired significant capital in the 2024 NFL draft after a couple of trades they’ve made so far in the 2023 draft. The big one took place on Thursday night, when [more]

C.J. Stroud hopes to become a leader for the Texans

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 03:18:00 +0200

One of the pre-draft knocks on Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud related to his perceived leadership abilities. Stroud is determined to show true leadership in Houston. “Honestly, first and foremost, I just want to be — if it comes natural, to just be a leader on the team,” Stroud told reporters on Friday. “I think that’s [more]

Texans trade into second round to take Penn State center Juice Scruggs 62nd

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 03:17:00 +0200

The Texans didn’t have a second-round pick until they did. Houston made its second trade of the draft, having maneuvered to get Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson with the third overall pick after taking Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud second pick. The Texans gave up picks 65, 188 and 230 to the Eagles for the [more]

2023 NFL Draft Picks: First Round Results

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 20:54:00 +0200

The Carolina Panthers selected Bryce Young, the Alabama quarterback, at No. 1 overall. Other teams shook up the top 10 with trades. Here’s a full list of the results from the first round on Thursday.

2023 NFL Draft: What We Learned From Round 1

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:51:00 +0200

The Carolina Panthers surprised no one by selecting Bryce Young of Alabama. The Houston Texans began building their future. And a highly regarded quarterback wasn’t chosen at all.

Nick Caserio: We’re not worried the points and what the trade chart says

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:22:00 +0200

Texans General Manager Nick Caserio was able to wheel and deal his way into a second consecutive pick at No. 3 overall on the first night of the 2023 NFL Draft. After selecting quarterback C.J. Stroud with Houston’s own pick at No. 2, the club traded back up to select edge rusher Will Anderson. Houston [more]

Chris Ballard on pre-draft negative stories about players: “It’s bullshit”

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:05:00 +0200

Every year, the days and weeks preceding the draft include a flurry of negative stories about certain players. This year, the guy who got the brunt of it was quarterback C.J. Stroud. Last night, Colts G.M. Chris Ballard took a deliberate left turn from comments about his first-round selection, quarterback Anthony Richardson, to offer a [more]

C.J. Stroud on joining Texans: I know that it’s meant to be

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0200

When the pre-draft process got underway, quarterback C.J. Stroud was seen as a possible first overall pick but the final stretch before the first round saw a lot of doubt cast on just how high he would wind up going. A low leaked score on a cognition test and other chatter helped fuel thoughts that [more]

2023 NFL Draft Order and Picks: First Round Results

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 05:59:00 +0200

The Carolina Panthers selected Bryce Young, the Alabama quarterback, at No. 1 overall. Other teams got busy quickly with trades. Here’s a full list of the results from the first round.

Texans trade up to nab Will Anderson with third overall pick

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 02:35:00 +0200

The Cardinals were talked about as a prime candidate to trade out of the third overall pick since they secured it in Week 18 of the 2022 season and that trade finally went down while they were on the clock on Thursday night. Most people thought that trade would be with a team looking for [more]

Texans take C.J. Stroud at No. 2

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 02:25:00 +0200

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud is the Houston Texans’ next franchise quarterback. Stroud’s draft stock appeared to skyrocket and plummet over the last few months. At one point he was the betting favorite to go to the Panthers with the first overall pick. This week the odds suggested that the Texans planned to pass on [more]

C.J. Stroud suddenly becomes a heavy favorite to go No. 2

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 01:28:00 +0200

Less than an hour before the start of the 2023 NFL draft, Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud is suddenly the favorite to be the No. 2 overall pick. After weeks of talk that Stroud’s stock could be dropping and that the Texans didn’t think highly of him, multiple sports books on Thursday evening changed their [more]

Bears originally planned to trade to No. 2 then to No. 9

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 21:59:00 +0200

The Bears unofficially got draft season going by trading from No. 1 to No. 9 with the Panthers. Chicago almost took a more circuitous route to get there. According to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports, the Bears originally were going to flip with the Texans, who have the second pick, before then dropping from No. [more]

How high will Anthony Richardson go?

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 21:40:00 +0200

Our mock draft has him at No. 5. He surely won’t go No. 1, not at this point. But how high will Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson go tonight? For some reason, Caesars has pushed his odds for being the second overall pick from +10000 to +650. (Others have yet to follow suit.) At a time [more]

Basketball skills have helped Michael Mayer make great catches in traffic

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:02:00 +0200

Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer, who set the all-time receiving record for tight ends in only three seasons in South Bend, initially wanted to play basketball. He tried football on a lark, and it became his future. But his basketball skills have helped. During a Wednesday visit with #PFTPM, Mayer agreed with my characterization [more]

The Titans are the perfect C.J. Stroud litmus test

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:50:00 +0200

Much has been said about former Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud in recent days. If the Titans trade up with the Cardinals to No. 3 to draft Stroud, that will say it all. In more ways than one. Titans coach Mike Vrabel played at Ohio State. He coached at Ohio State. He undoubtedly knows people [more]

How many quarterbacks will be drafted tonight? The over/under is 4.5

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:56:00 +0200

Two years ago, five quarterbacks went in the first 15 picks. There’s a chance, albeit slim, that this could happen again. Whenever they go, the thinking is that five quarterbacks eventually will be drafted in round one. The over/under for quarterbacks taken in round one currently is 4.5, with the over being the favorite. The [more]

Texans’ pick at No. 2 remains a mystery

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:33:00 +0200

It’s the morning of the 2023 NFL draft, and Bryce Young looks like a lock to be the No. 1 pick. But no one seems to know what’s happening at No. 2. Alabama pass rusher Will Anderson, Texas Tech pass rusher Tyree Wilson and Kentucky quarterback Will Levis are favored to go No. 2 at [more]

Broncos have offered Kareem Jackson a contract

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 06:15:00 +0200

Free agent safety Kareem Jackson received an offer from the Broncos a week ago, he told Mike Klis of 9News. The offer didn’t entice Jackson enough to accept it, though he hopes to work something out soon. Jackson has spoken with Broncos coach Sean Payton about a return to Denver, which would reunite Jackson with [more]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s likely window is 12 to 22

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 01:58:00 +0200

The most important thing a player can know before the draft is where he’s likely to be picked — when the window opens, and when it closes. For Ohio State receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, it’s believed there’s a 10-pick stretch during which he could be taken. The likely window opens at No. 12, with the Houston [more]

C.J. Stroud thinks it’s not an accident his S2 score was leaked

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 23:28:00 +0200

We weren’t going to mention the S2 test results that were leaked to a reporter and then reported to the world. But since one of the players who had a low S2 score has spoken about the issue publicly, it’s impossible to ignore it. Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud addressed the situation on Wednesday. And [more]

Report: Texans exploring trade options with 12th overall pick

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 23:02:00 +0200

The Texans own two of the first 12 picks in Thursday night’s first round, but they may not wind up making picks at No. 2 and No 12. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the team has not had many trade discussions about the first of their two picks, but that they are exploring moves [more]

Report: Hendon Hooker will be cleared by first weekend of NFL season, doctor says

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 22:01:00 +0200

Teams looking for a quarterback in this week’s draft have one more factor to consider. Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker posted video to social media on Thursday of himself dropping back to throw for the first time since tearing his ACL in November. The quarterback then had surgery to repair his knee in mid-December. And according to [more]

Will Levis: Don’t believe everything you read on the internet

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:14:00 +0200

Earlier this week, betting markets moved the odds toward former Kentucky quarterback Will Levis to be drafted No. 1 overall by the Panthers. That seemed to trace back to a Reddit post claiming that Levis was telling friends and family that Carolina informed him he’d be the top pick of this year’s draft. Levis is [more]

Texans draft picks 2023: All of Houston’s selections, NFL draft results, team order

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0200

For the fourth straight season, the Houston Texans will begin the year with a new head coach. After going 3-13-1 last season, Lovie Smith was fired and replaced by DeMeco Ryans, who is in his first head coaching job in the NFL. Ryans, who was a two-time Pro Bowl linebacker with the Texans during his [more]

John Metchie on field for Texans’ offseason work after missing rookie year with cancer

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:03:00 +0200

Texans wide receiver John Metchie, who missed his entire rookie season while battling cancer last year, is on the practice field for the Texans as they begin phase two of voluntary offseason workouts. The workouts are closed to media and the public, but photos released by the Texans show Metchie running and catching passes, appearing [more]

Odds greatly improve for Will Levis to be the first overall pick

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:17:00 +0200

The sports books either know more than the rest of us. Or they don’t know jack squat. While quarterback Bryce Young remains the clear favorite to be the first overall pick in the 2023 draft, the odds are moving toward quarterback Will Levis. Already the favorite to be the No. 2 overall pick of the [more]

Anthony Richardson favored to be a Top 5 pick

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:48:00 +0200

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson appears likely to be a Top 5 pick on Thursday night. But no one seems to know where he’s going. At multiple sports books, Richardson is favored to go in the Top 5, and yet none of those sports books have Richardson with strong odds to go to any individual team. [more]

Falcons the betting favorites to draft Bijan Robinson

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 10:24:00 +0200

Bijan Robinson of Texas is universally recognized as the best running back in the 2023 NFL draft, but the running back position just isn’t as important in today’s NFL as it used to be, and some think running backs just don’t belong near the top of any draft. So where will Robinson land? The betting [more]

Will Levis is now the betting favorite to go No. 2 overall

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 21:21:00 +0200

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis is now the favorite to be the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Multiple sports books have installed Levis as the favorite to be the second overall pick, either to the Texans or to some other team if the Texans trade down. Alabama quarterback Bryce Young is the [more]

Agent link to Deshaun Watson shouldn’t keep Texans from drafting C.J. Stroud

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 16:39:00 +0200

A question has emerged in recent days as it relates to whether the Texans will take a quarterback with the second pick in the 2023 draft. Will they shy away from C.J. Stroud, given that Stroud is represented by the same agent as Deshaun Watson? I’ve been asked that question several times this week, possibly [more]

Hendon Hooker makes the case to be the first quarterback drafted

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 15:42:00 +0200

In five days, Bryce Young will be the first quarterback — and first player — taken in the draft. Quarterback Hendon Hooker isn’t ready to concede that point. Via Tyler Dragon of USA Today, Hooker recently made the case for the 25-year-old former Tennessee quarterback to be the first quarterback taken in the 2023 draft. [more]

C.J. Stroud’s link to Manning Passing Academy stirs up media squabble

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:44:00 +0200

As Bryce Young becomes more clearly entrenched as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft, a real question exists as to who’ll be the second quarterback taken. And that can cause plenty of stuff to be said to people who speak into microphones by those who want Will Levis to go before C.J. [more]

Vikings, 49ers talked Trey Lance at the Scouting Combine

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:24:00 +0200

At this year’s Scouting Combine, there were rumors of a potential Kirk Cousins trade from Minnesota to San Francisco. Those rumors may have come from the reality that the 49ers and Vikings had discussions about another quarterback. Per a league source, the two teams talked about Trey Lance. The source doesn’t know whether that’s currently [more]

Deonte Banks closes out pre-draft visits with Bills

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:18:00 +0200

Cornerback Deonte Banks has been a busy man on the pre-draft circuit and his final trip will take him to Buffalo. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Banks is meeting with the Bills on Wednesday. It is the final day that teams can host prospects at their facilities. Banks closed out his four years [more]

Deshaun Watson: It’s a night-and-day difference from this time last year

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 23:59:00 +0200

On his first day of the Browns’ offseason program a year ago, Deshaun Watson faced uncertainty. He was with a new team, learning new teammates, and had a suspension hanging over his head. He eventually served an 11-game suspension for violating the league’s Personal Conduct Policy after more than two dozen women accused him of [more]

Scott Fitterer on Bryce Young’s size: It doesn’t seem to be an issue

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 21:14:00 +0200

Panthers General Manager Scott Fitterer denied the team has informed Bryce Young they are selecting him with the first overall selection. Fitterer said Tuesday the evaluation process “is not done, and it won’t be done until later this week.” Young, though, remains the betting favorite to hear his name called to open the 2023 draft. [more]

If the Texans move on, a New England return for Nick Caserio is unlikely

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:26:00 +0200

On Monday, Texans G.M. Nick Caserio said he’s not leaving the team. But he also made it clear that he’s not the only one with a say in the matter. Until ownership speaks on the issue, it’s not over. Some think Caserio would return to the Patriots, apparently since coach Bill Belichick seems to be [more]

Scott Fitterer: Panthers haven’t told Bryce Young he’ll be the No. 1 pick

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 18:45:00 +0200

The betting odds have skewed heavily in his favor. He has canceled all additional visits. So does quarterback Bryce Young know he’ll be the first overall pick in the draft? Via Joseph Person of TheAthletic.com, Panthers G.M. Scott Fitterer said at a pre-draft press conference that the team hasn’t told Young he’ll be the pick. [more]

Will Anderson, Will Levis move ahead of C.J. Stroud in betting odds for No. 2 pick

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:17:00 +0200

The conventional wisdom for most of the last three months has been that the Panthers would probably take Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, and the Texans would take Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud No. 2. That’s no longer the case. Young looks almost certain to go to [more]

Nick Caserio says Texans have gotten calls for second pick in draft

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 22:24:00 +0200

The Texans would have had the first pick in the draft, but for a meaningless late-game win in the final weekend of the 2022 season. The now have the second pick, and they’re willing to at least explore the possibility of trading down. “Are we open for business?” G.M. Nick Caserio said during Monday’s pre-draft [more]

Bryce Young calls off remaining pre-draft visits

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 20:10:00 +0200

Visits can continue through Wednesday, but Bryce Young is done meeting with teams ahead of next week’s draft. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Young has called off the remaining visits on his schedule. That decision is unlikely to affect where he winds up being selected. Young has already visited with the Panthers and [more]

Nick Caserio says “I’m not leaving”

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 18:53:00 +0200

The gif of Leonardo DiCaprio declaring “I’m not leaving” often shows up, in various contexts. It’s apparently extremely relevant in this one. During his pre-draft press conference, Texans G.M. Nick Caserio addressed persistent rumors that he might leave the team after the draft. “Before we take any questions, quite frankly, I’m almost embarrassed that I [more]

Tyree Wilson’s draft stock seems to be rising, perhaps as high as No. 2

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:42:00 +0200

Texas Tech edge rusher Tyree Wilson’s name is increasingly being mentioned as a high pick in next week’s NFL draft, perhaps as high as No. 2 overall. The odds at DraftKings have Wilson at +800 to be the No. 2 overall pick. That makes him the fifth-most likely player to go No. 2 overall, behind [more]

Report: Cardinals agree to terms with Jeff Driskel

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 03:06:00 +0200

The Cardinals are signing free agent quarterback Jeff Driskel to one year contract, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. Driskel recently worked out for the Cardinals. The team currently has starter Kyler Murray working his way back from a torn ACL that is expected to keep him out at the start of the season. Colt McCoy [more]

C.J. Stroud visiting with Colts on Friday

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:26:00 +0200

The Colts currently have the No. 4 pick in this month’s draft and they’re continuing to do their due diligence on the top quarterbacks. C.J. Stroud is visiting with the organization in Indianapolis on Friday, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. Stroud previously have a private workout with the Colts earlier this month. Widely regarded [more]

If Nick Caserio leaves the Texans, he could be replaced by Adam Peters

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:20:00 +0200

The rumor that recently surfaced regarding the suddenly tenuous future of Texans G.M. Nick Caserio has expanded to include a rumor regarding his potential replacement. Via Michael Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle, “the talk” is that the Texans would target 49ers assistant G.M. Adam Peters to replace Caserio. That would pair Peters with former [more]

Rumor emerges that Nick Caserio could leave Houston for New England, after the draft

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:58:00 +0200

Recently, a theory has emerged regarding the future of G.M. Nick Caserio in Houston. As the theory goes, he might not have one. John McClain recently wrote an item for Audacy.com regarding the situation. In it, McClain points out that he heard at the league meetings a rumor that Caserio will be leaving the Texans [more]

Bryce Young was in Houston on Wednesday

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:53:00 +0200

Some recent speculation has the Texans passing on a quarterback if the one they want isn’t there when they draft second overall. So which one do they want? The Texans are doing their due diligence on all the top quarterback prospects. Alabama quarterback Bryce Young was in Houston on Wednesday meeting with the team, Ian [more]

Tyler Steen’s six visits include Jets, Commanders, Browns, Patriots

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 22:05:00 +0200

Alabama offensive tackle Tyler Steen has a busy itinerary before the draft. He has visits lined up with the Jets, Browns, Commanders, Seahawks, Texans and Patriots, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Steen began his college career on the defensive line at Vanderbilt, appearing in four games at defensive tackle as a freshman and one [more]

Chris Moore visits Titans

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 17:01:00 +0200

Free agent wide receiver Chris Moore‘s search for a job has led him to Tennessee. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that Moore is visiting the Titans on Wednesday. Moore spent the last two seasons with the Texans, so the AFC South is familiar ground to him. He set career highs with 48 catches and [more]

DeMeco Ryans: Case Keenum will be that coach on the field for us

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:21:00 +0200

The Texans are expected to use their No. 2 overall pick in this year’s draft on a quarterback. Once they do, head coach DeMeco Ryans has said he’ll do what he can to not put so much pressure on that player. And he noted that whoever starts the season at quarterback will be the best [more]

DeMeco Ryans: I don’t feel pressure because I’m surrounded by the right people

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:20:00 +0200

One of the messages that Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans sent during his first press conference since the team started its offseason program was that the team is not going to view the player they take with the second overall pick as “the savior” for the team. Ryans isn’t viewing himself that way either. The [more]

John Metchie will “get involved” with Texans’ offseason program

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 23:12:00 +0200

The Texans made Alabama receiver John Metchie III the 44th overall selection last year. He did not play a down. While rehabbing from a torn anterior cruciate ligament, Metchie was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia. Metchie, though, is nearing a return to the field, new Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Tuesday. “Yeah, John is doing [more]

Texans draft picks 2023: Full list of Houston’s selections for every round

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:39:00 +0200

DeMeco Ryans on starting a rookie QB: The right guy for our team is all that matters

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 19:59:00 +0200

The Texans are expected to use their No. 2 overall pick in this month’s draft on a quarterback. And with chatter increasing that Bryce Young will be Carolina’s selection at No. 1 overall, C.J. Stroud appears to be on track to head to Houston. But whether it’s Stroud, Young, or someone else, head coach DeMeco [more]

DeMeco Ryans on No. 2 pick: I’m not asking a guy to be the savior for our team

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:14:00 +0200

The Texans are widely expected to pick a quarterback at No. 2 overall in this year’s draft at the end of the month. But new head coach DeMeco Ryans doesn’t want whoever that player is to come in feeling like he has the weight of the franchise on his shoulders. “It’s exciting for us to [more]

Bryce Young to visit with Texans this week

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 16:46:00 +0200

While it’s looking more and more like Bryce Young will be the Panthers’ No. 1 overall pick in this month’s draft, teams are still doing their due diligence on the former Alabama quarterback. To that end, Young will visit with the Texans this week, according to a Tuesday report by NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero. Young, [more]

Julius Brents to make a dozen pre-draft visits

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 12:37:00 +0200

Former Kansas State cornerback Julius Brents is set to visit with a good chunk of the NFL before the draft starts later this month. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that Brents has lined up visits with a dozen teams around the league. Per the report, that group includes the Steelers, Colts, Ravens, Panthers and [more]

BJ Ojulari to visit Bucs, Jets, Panthers, Texans

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:02:00 +0200

LSU defensive end BJ Ojulari will have pre-draft visits to the Buccaneers, Jets, Panthers and Texans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Ojulari missed two games last season but still earned first-team All-SEC honors with 58 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks. He played 31 games in three seasons and totaled 128 tackles, [more]

Deshaun Watson to be questioned under oath Monday in pending massage-related lawsuit

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 13:23:00 +0200

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has settled most of the civil lawsuits filed against him for alleged sexual misconduct during massage-therapy sessions. Two remain. In one of them, Watson will be questioned under oath on Monday, according to Tom Withers of the Associated Press. Based on the phrasing and linking in the AP article, it appears [more]

Are Panthers planning to pick Bryce Young?

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 06:43:00 +0200

When the Panthers moved from No. 9 to No. 1, the betting favorite for the first overall selection in the draft became Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud. Alabama’s Bryce Young, the prior favorite, might still be the safer bet. Via LarryBrownSports.com, ESPN’s Chris Mortensen believes that Panthers will select Young. “Bryce Young is the pick,” Mortensen [more]

Brandin Cooks on leading Texans to Week 18 win: “You never suit up to lose”

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:19:00 +0200

In one sense, the Week 18 game between the Texans and Colts was meaningless, as both teams had long since been eliminated from playoff contention. But the Texans’ win handed the Bears the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, and in that sense it may prove to be a very impactful game in [more]

Rasheem Green to sign with Bears

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 20:45:00 +0200

The Bears are adding some depth to their defensive front. Edge rusher Rasheem Green is signing a one-year deal with Chicago, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Green spent last season with the Texans. He recorded 3.5 sacks, five tackles for loss, and eight QB hits in 16 games with five starts for Houston. He was [more]

Tyree Wilson visited with Texans, visiting Bears Wednesday

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 18:35:00 +0200

Edge rusher Tyree Wilson has started making the rounds for pre-draft visits with teams picking early in the first round. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Wilson met with the Texans on Tuesday. Wilson is meeting with the Bears on Wednesday and Rapoport adds that he’s expected to meet with nearly every team picking [more]

Will Panthers pivot to Bryce Young?

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 02:17:00 +0200

Once the Panthers traded up for the top pick in the 2023 draft, Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud became the overwhelming favorite to be the selection. As the draft approaches, there’s still a thought the Panthers could pick Alabama quarterback Bryce Young. Peter King explained in his moss recent Football Morning in America column that [more]

Clayton Tune to visit with several teams, including Texans, Saints, Browns

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 23:01:00 +0200

One of the under-the-radar quarterbacks in this year’s draft class is set to have a busy few weeks. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Houston’s Clayton Tune is set to visit with the Saints on Wednesday and the Browns later this week. Tune also has visits and/or workouts scheduled with the Texans, Giants, Steelers, Buccaneers, [more]

Bill Belichick has shopped Mac Jones this offseason

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 17:16:00 +0200

No, things aren’t going well between Patriots coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Mac Jones. Following the posting of the item regarding the lingering tension between coach Bill Belichick and the 2021 first-rounder, more information has trickled in. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Belichick has shopped Jones to multiple teams during the 2023 [more]

Could the Titans move to No. 3 in the draft?

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 02:56:00 +0200

Last year, the Titans made a round-one trade that prompted coach Mike Vrabel to show visible agitation. This year, there could be a round-one move that makes him much happier. Drat expert Daniel Jeremiah of NFL.com recently suggested on his podcast that the Titans could spring from No. 11 to No. 3. “Can I give [more]

C.J. Stroud to visit Texans on Wednesday

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 22:26:00 +0200

The Texans have the second overall selection in the draft later this month. They are expected to take either Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud or Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, after whoever the Panthers select at No. 1. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports Stroud will visit Houston on Wednesday as one of the Texans’ top-30 [more]

DeMeco Ryans: Jimmie Ward can play anywhere, but we’ll play him at safety

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0200

There were multiple reasons why the Texans targeted Jimmie Ward in free agency last month. One was Ward’s familiarity with new head coach DeMeco Ryans. Ryans became an assistant with the 49ers in 2017 and Ward was a member of the defense for that entire run, so Ryans said Ward qualifies as someone who knows [more]

Phillip Lindsay joins Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 20:31:00 +0200

Former NFL running back Phillip Lindsay, who made it to the Pro Bowl as an undrafted rookie five years ago in Denver, has opted to continue his football career in the XFL. Per multiple reports, Lindsay has signed with the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL. The 5-2 Sea Dragons played their Week Seven game [more]

How the Deshaun Watson contract derailed Lamar Jackson’s situation

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 17:26:00 +0200

When the Browns gave a five-year, $230 million, fully-guaranteed contract to quarterback Deshaun Watson, they surely didn’t intend to throw a wrench in the relationship between the Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson. But they did. (Browns fans regard that as a collateral benefit.) In hindsight, why wouldn’t Watson’s deal create an issue between the Ravens [more]

Will someone not in the top 10 trade up to get Anthony Richardson?

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 22:56:00 +0200

The teams considering taking a quarterback in the top 10 of the draft are fairly well known at this point. Beyond that, the candidates to draft a quarterback aren’t known. More specifically, the candidates to move up into round one to draft a quarterback aren’t known. We’ve seen it before. Six years ago, the Chiefs [more]

Pharaoh Brown agrees to terms with Colts

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 20:54:00 +0200

Free agent tight end Pharaoh Brown has agreed to terms with the Colts, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. He will sign April 9, pending a physical, per Fowler. Brown, 28, started the 2022 season with the Texans before they released him after he appeared in three games. The Browns signed him Oct. 5, and he [more]

Cal McNair: Texans’ penalty for salary cap violation was too harsh

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:49:00 +0200

The NFL stripped the Texans of a fifth-round draft pick and fined them $175,000 for a salary cap violation, and Texans owner Cal McNair does not agree with that decision. McNair said the Texans worked through the league appeal process to try to explain that the team was not attempting to circumvent the salary cap [more]

DeMeco Ryans: Bryce Young’s size isn’t an issue

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 23:30:00 +0200

The Panthers jumped the Texans in the draft order, moving up to No. 1 overall and the right to choose among the quarterbacks. That leaves the Texans with the second choice of the quarterbacks. That figures to be either Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud or Alabama’s Bryce Young. Young measured 5 foot 10 1/8 at the [more]

Steven Sims signs with Texans

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:21:00 +0100

The Texans have added a receiver, signing Steven Sims. Houston announced the move on Friday. Sims spent the last two seasons with the Steelers. He appeared in 12 games with two starts in 2022, recording 14 catches for 104 yards. He also took 13 carries for 70 yards. Having entered the league as an undrafted [more]

For NFL’s rule against negotiations with uncertified agents, enforcement is the challenge

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:13:00 +0100

Most of the time, a player who represents himself in negotiations with teams is, in reality, represented by an agent who is not certified by the NFL Players Association. It’s rarely presented that way, either because the player prefers the perception that he’s doing it alone — or because the player realizes the importance of [more]

Inside the Laremy Tunsil deal

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 21:32:00 +0100

Whether he truly negotiated it on his own or with the direct involvement of Saint Omni, a representative not certified by the NFL Players Association, Texans tackle Laremy Tunsil got a solid deal from the Texans. Here are the details, per a source with knowledge of the terms. 1. Signing bonus: $30 million. 2. 2023 [more]

Report: Raiders met with Bryce Young on Wednesday night

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:57:00 +0100

The Raiders may have signed Jimmy Garoppolo, but they’re still in the market for a long-term solution at quarterback. That’s clear from their pre-draft activities, as NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo reports a Raiders contingent met with quarterback Bryce Young on Wednesday night. The meeting with Young occurred after his dinner with the Panthers. Young is [more]

Laremy Tunsil: The Texans are going to turn it around quickly

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:29:00 +0100

The Texans have gone 4-12, 4-13 and 3-13-1 over the last three seasons, but left tackle Laremy Tunsil says that trend is about to change. Tunsil, who signed a new contract with the Texans this week, said he wanted to stay in Houston in part because he genuinely believes the Texans are going to be [more]

Jalen Reeves-Maybin signs with Lions

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 03:38:00 +0100

Linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin has signed with the Lions, according to his agent, Brian McLaughlin. The Texans cut Reeves-Maybin on March 16. He spent five seasons in Detroit before joining the Texans on a two-year, $7.5 million deal a year ago. Reeves-Maybin played all 17 games last season, seeing action on 88 defensive snaps and 390 [more]

Ogbonnia Okoronkwo “excited to just get going” with Myles Garrett

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 20:43:00 +0100

Edge rusher Ogbonnia Okoronkwo spent his first four seasons with the Rams, so he knows a thing or two about playing with a dominant player on a defenisve front. In Los Angeles, it was Aaron Donald. Now that he’s signed a three-year deal with Cleveland, he’s excited to pair with Myles Garrett. “Yeah, we’ve talked, [more]

Denzel Perryman agrees to one-year deal with Texans

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:35:00 +0100

The Texans are adding a linebacker. Denzel Perryman has agreed to a one-year contract with Houston, according to multiple reports. Perryman spent the last two seasons with the Raiders. He was a Pro Bowler in 2021 when he recorded 154 tackles, five tackles for loss, three QB hits, two fumble recoveries, and a forced fumble. [more]

Texans, Colts send small contingents to Ohio State’s Pro Day

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:18:00 +0100

The Panthers have a huge contingent at Ohio State’s Pro Day, where the main attraction is quarterback C.J. Stroud, who might go to Carolina with the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. But the other two teams with high picks and needs at quarterback — the Texans and Colts — are taking a [more]

Report: Panthers will send 11 representatives to Ohio State’s Pro Day

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 01:28:00 +0100

The Panthers have the No. 1 overall selection in next month’s draft, having traded with the Bears for the right to have their pick of quarterbacks. Assuming they stay put, the Panthers are expected to choose Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud, Alabama’s Bryce Young or Florida’s Anthony Richardson. Stroud is the betting favorite to land in [more]

Law professors attack Roger Goodell’s authority to resolve claims in Brian Flores case

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 21:47:00 +0100

As Brian Flores, Steve Wilks, and Ray Horton seek reconsideration of a mixed-bad ruling regarding their effort to escape mandatory arbitration of claims made against the NFL and multiple teams, they have allies in the form of law professors who focus their efforts on dispute resolution. On Tuesday, 12 law professors filed paperwork in support [more]

Michael Deiter signs one-year deal with Texans

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 21:10:00 +0100

The Texans have signed free agent center Michael Deiter on a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday. They also announced completed deals with linebacker Cory Littleton and running back Devin Singletary. Deiter, 26, played all 17 games last season with the Dolphins but only on special teams. He played 76 snaps. The Dolphins made Deiter [more]

Cory Littleton to sign with Texans

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:56:00 +0100

The Texans are adding a linebacker. Cory Littleton has agreed to sign a one-year deal worth up to $2.7 million, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Littleton spent last season with the Panthers, appearing in 15 games with seven starts. He played 61 percent of Carolina’s special teams snaps and 32 percent of defensive snaps. [more]

Will NFL investigate whether non-certified agents are representing players?

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:51:00 +0100

With news emerging of a non-certified representative contacting multiple teams on behalf of Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, there’s an unresolved question regarding the new deal recently done by the Texans and tackle Laremy Tunsil. Last year, the NFL specifically instructed teams not to negotiate with Saint Omni on behalf of Bears linebacker Roquan Smith, at [more]

Cowboys restructure Brandin Cooks’ contract

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 02:38:00 +0100

The Texans agreed to pay $6 million of Brandin Cooks‘ $18 million salary before the trade to the Cowboys. The Cowboys since have restructured the contract. They will turn $8 million of Cooks’ $12 million base salary into a signing bonus, Todd Archer of ESPN reports. His salary now is $4 million. Cooks will count [more]

Lonnie Johnson agrees to one-year deal with Saints

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:36:00 +0100

Free agent defensive back Lonnie Johnson is signing a one-year deal with the Saints, Jordan Schultz of TheScore reports. Johnson confirmed the signing by replying to Schultz’s post, writing, “@saints, let’s get to work.” He visited the Seahawks last week. Johnson, 27, played 12 games with the Titans last season, seeing action on 165 defensive [more]

Texans agree to terms with Devin Singletary

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 23:06:00 +0100

The Texans had free agent running back Devin Singletary in for a visit Monday. They agreed to terms soon after. Singletary will sign a one-year deal worth up to $3.75 million, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The Texans signed Mike Boone to the running backs room last week, with the two veterans arriving as backups [more]

Texans sign Dalton Schultz

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:58:00 +0100

Free agent tight end Dalton Schultz is heading to Houston. Schultz and the Texans have agreed to a one-year contract, according to multiple reports. The deal is reportedly worth “up to $9 million,” which usually means he’s going to make less than that unless he hits a lot of unlikely to be earned incentives. The [more]

Brandin Cooks on fourth trade: I’ve never gotten upset because it means someone wants me

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:25:00 +0100

The Cowboys set out this offseason to add a receiver who could take the top off. They found that in Brandin Cooks, making a deal with Houston that will give them another offensive weapon. The Cowboys gave up a fifth-round pick in 2023 and a sixth-round pick in 2024 for Cooks, whose contract was restructured [more]

Devin Singletary visits Texans

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:24:00 +0100

The Texans had a potential addition to their running back corps in for a visit on Monday. The NFL’s daily wire showed that Devin Singletary met with the team. Singletary became a free agent last week after spending the last four seasons with the Bills. Singletary started 56 regular season games for the Bills after [more]

O.J. Howard signs with Raiders

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 20:25:00 +0100

The Monday visit between tight end O.J. Howard and the Raiders must have gone well. Hours after it was reported Howard was visiting with Las Vegas, the tight end has signed with the club, the Raiders announced on Monday. Howard is a candidate to replace Darren Waller as the team’s starting tight end. The Raiders [more]

Chris Simms has C.J. Stroud at the top of his 2023 quarterback draft rankings

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 19:10:00 +0100

The recent trade that saw the Panthers spring from No. 9 to No. 1 also resulted in Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud becoming the new favorite to be the first quarterback drafted. If that happens, it shouldn’t be a surprise. Although Alabama’s Bryce Young had held the position for a while, many have Stroud as [more]

Bears mulled trading down with Texans from 1 to 2, then trading down again with Panthers

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 15:45:00 +0100

Bears General Manager Ryan Poles traded down from the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft to the ninth overall pick, and he’s pleased with what he got in return. But he was considering a more complex scenario that might have given the Bears an even greater return. Poles told Peter King in Football [more]

Report: Texans will pay $6 million to make Brandin Cooks trade happen

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 15:40:00 +0100

Receiver Brandon Cooks was due to make $18 million this year, fully guaranteed. He still is. And the Texans will be paying a third of the amount, even though he won’t be playing for them. PFT has confirmed that the Texans have agreed to pay $6 million of the Cooks salary in order to make [more]

Laremy Tunsil gets new deal from Texans

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 15:18:00 +0100

On the same day the Texans sent receiver Brandin Cooks to Dallas, the Texans sent tackle Laremy Tunsil to the top of the tackle market. Saint Omni — a non-certified agent who made headlines last year for trying to negotiate with teams on behalf of linebacker Roquan Smith — told Ian Rapoport of NFL Media [more]

Texans trade Brandin Cooks to Cowboys

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 15:05:00 +0100

Brandin Cooks is on the move again. The 2013 first-round receiver has been traded for the fourth time in his career. Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Cooks has been shipped to the Cowboys for a 2023 fifth-round pick and a 2024 sixth-round pick. Cooks wanted to be traded before the 2022 deadline, but his [more]

Texans sign Mike Boone, announce four others

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 21:57:00 +0100

The Texans made five free agent signings official, announcing fullback/tight end Andrew Beck, running back Mike Boone, receiver Noah Brown, quarterback Case Keenum and defensive end Chase Winovich. All were reported except Boone. Boone ended his season on injured reserve after injuring his ankle in a loss to the Chiefs in December. He ran 24 [more]

Jordan Akins signs with Browns

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 21:44:00 +0100

Apparently, the Friday visit between the Browns and tight end Jordan Akins went well. Akins has signed with the Browns, according to agent David Canter. A third-round pick in the 2018 draft, Akins has played all 73 regular-season games in his career for the Texans. He had his most productive year in 2022, catching 37 [more]

Jordan Akins visiting with Browns

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 17:19:00 +0100

The Browns are taking a look at a tight end who’s familiar with their quarterback. According to Tom Pelossero of NFL Media, tight end Jordan Akins is visiting with Cleveland on Friday. A third-round pick in the 2018 draft, Akins has played all 73 regular-season games in his career for the Texans. He had his [more]

Texans release Mario Addison, A.J. Cann, Jalen Reeves-Maybin

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 21:40:00 +0100

The Texans have struck deals with a number of free agents in recent days and they cleared out some space on the roster by releasing three veterans on Thursday. The team announced that they are parting ways with defensive end Mario Addison, guard A.J. Cann, and linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin. Addison had 15 tackles, a sack, [more]

Texans to re-sign Tavierre Thomas

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:36:00 +0100

The Texans are hanging onto a member of their defensive backfield. According to multiple reports, defensive back Tavierre Thomas has agreed to a new deal in Houston. It’s a one-year contract worth $3 million. Thomas spent the last two seasons with the Texans after opening his NFL career with three seasons as a Brown. He [more]

Sheldon Rankins agrees to terms with Texans

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 20:22:00 +0100

Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans is getting a new piece for his defensive line. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that the team has agreed to terms with defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins. It’s a one-year, $10.5 million deal for Rankins with the AFC South club. Rankins spent the last two seasons with the Jets and [more]

Tremon Smith agrees to sign with Broncos

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:17:00 +0100

The Broncos have agreed to a contract with a new piece for their secondary and special teams units. According to multiple reports, they are set to sign Tremon Smith to a two-year deal. Those reports peg the maximum value of the deal at $5.5 million. Smith spent the last two seasons with the Texans and [more]

With Aaron Rodgers, the Jets will become a high-profile TV attraction

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:45:00 +0100

The last time the Jets traded with the Packers for a future Hall of Fame quarterback, the schedule was set for the coming season. This time, the transaction likely will happen well in advance of the attachment of the “when” to the “who” and “where” of the 272 regular-season games. The arrival of Aaron Rodgers [more]

Rule change could make failed fourth downs reviewable by the booth, not coach’s challenge

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:41:00 +0100

The Texans are proposing a new NFL rule that would add failed fourth downs to the list of plays that can only be reviewed by the replay assistant, and not by a coach’s challenge. Currently replays are initiated from the booth on turnovers, scoring plays, in overtime and in the last two minutes of either [more]

Plaintiffs seek reconsideration of certain aspects of arbitration ruling in Brian Flores case

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 01:31:00 +0100

The NFL apparently will be accepting the mixed-bag ruling that sends some claims to arbitration and leaves some in court from the lawsuit filed by Brian Flores, Ray Horton, and Steve Wilks. The plaintiffs have not yet appealed; fore now, they’re asking the presiding judge to take a second look at the ruling. On Tuesday, [more]

Derek Rivers agrees to one-year deal with Texans

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 21:06:00 +0100

The Texans are bringing back an edge rusher. Houston is re-signing Derek Rivers to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports. Rivers, who turns 29 in May, spent the 2022 season on injured reserve. He last played five games in 2021 for Houston. He put up nine tackles two tackles for loss and a sack. [more]

Only 57 players on PFT’s top 100 remain unrestricted free agents

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 19:43:00 +0100

Going, going, almost gone. . . . In a little more than 24 hours since the legal tampering period opened, only 57 of PFT’s top 100 free agents remain unrestricted free agents. Six players received the non-exclusive franchise tag, and Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne since has signed a long-term deal. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson [more]

Texans agree to deal with Noah Brown

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:09:00 +0100

The Texans agreed to a deal with veteran wideout Robert Woods after he was released by the Titans and they’ve reportedly come to terms with another free agent receiver on Tuesday. According to multiple reports, the Texans have agreed to terms with Noah Brown. The terms of the deal, which can’t become official until Wednesday, [more]

Buccaneers to trade Shaq Mason to Texans

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:56:00 +0100

The Buccaneers have found a trade partner for offensive guard Shaq Mason. Per multiple reports, Tampa Bay is sending Mason to Houston in a deal that will also see the teams swap late-round picks. The Buccaneers will get a Texans sixth-round selection while Houston will receive a Tampa Bay seventh-round pick. It’s the second year [more]

Jimmie Ward follows DeMeco Ryans to Houston

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 02:13:00 +0100

With safety Tashaun Gipson staying in San Francisco, Jimmie Ward faced the prospect of once again playing slot cornerback. Instead, he’ll be playing for another team. Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Ward will sign with the Texans. No terms have been reported. Ward, a first-round pick of the 49ers in 2014, follows 49ers defensive coordinator [more]

Browns to sign Ogbonnia Okoronkwo

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 21:58:00 +0100

Cleveland is adding an edge rusher. According to multiple reports, the Browns will sign former Texans edge rusher Ogbonnia Okoronkwo. The deal is for three years and worth up to $22 million with $12.5 million guaranteed. Selected by the Rams in the fifth round of the 2018 draft, Okoronkwo signed a one-year deal with Houston [more]

Chase Winovich agrees to contract with Texans

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 21:38:00 +0100

The Texans are set to add Chase Winovich to their defensive line. According to multiple reports, Winovich has agreed to sign with Houston as a free agent. Winovich did not confirm that he’s signing with the Texans, but he did post a farewell to Cleveland on Twitter. Winovich joined the Browns last March in a [more]

Texans agree to sign Hassan Ridgeway

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 20:49:00 +0100

A former 49ers defensive player is following his former coordinator to Houston. The Texans have agreed to sign defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway to a one-year contract, according to multiple reports. The deal is worth $4 million. Ridgeway played 12 games with seven starts for the 49ers last year. He recorded 28 total tackles with three [more]

Case Keenum to sign with Texans

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:21:00 +0100

Case Keenum is headed back to where it all began. The quarterback is signing with the Texans, according to multiple reports. After a strong collegiate career at the University of Houston, Keenum entered the league as an undrafted free agent with the Texans. He started eight games for the club in 2013 before he began [more]

Texans agree to terms with Andrew Beck

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 18:09:00 +0100

The Texans have landed their first agreement with a free agent. Peter Schrager of Fox Sports reports that they have agreed to a deal with former Broncos tight end/fullback Andrew Beck. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that it is a two-year deal worth $6.75 million with $4 million guaranteed. Beck appeared in 51 games [more]

Raiders, Texans are “expected to pursue” Jimmy Garoppolo

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:50:00 +0100

We already know the Texans are considering quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, because offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik said so last week. In addition to the Texans, the Raiders reportedly are expected to pursue Garoppolo, too. Here’s the tweet from Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, the likely product of a text from Garoppolo’s agent, Don Yee: “When the negotiating [more]

Carolina’s move to No. 1 will put even more pressure on whoever they pick

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 19:45:00 +0100

As NFL teams inevitably slide up and down the draft board, there’s one important factor at the very top of the process that doesn’t get nearly enough attention. With first-round picks — especially quarterbacks — already under enormous pressure to develop quickly into the franchise quarterback they are expected to become, the maneuverings by teams [more]

Report: Texans agree to terms with Robert Woods on two-year deal

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 02:39:00 +0100

The Texans don’t know who their quarterback will be, but they do have another weapon for him. Houston, which has the No. 2 overall pick, has agreed to terms with free agent receiver Robert Woods. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports it’s a two-year, $15.25 million deal with $10 million fully guaranteed and a maximum [more]

Kenyon Green underwent arthroscopic knee surgery

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 02:27:00 +0100

Texans starting left guard Kenyon Green underwent