Jets take Alabama DT Williams with 3rd pick
With quarterback Kyler Murray and defensive end Nick Bosa off the board, the Jets — 29th in scoring defense last season — opted for Williams over outside linebacker Josh Allen and defensive tackle Ed Oliver. Williams becomes the highest-drafted defensive player in franchise history. “You combine the technique, you combine the instincts, you combine the […]
Continue readingJaguars hold own protest against inequality, police brutality in march to sheriff’s office
The Jacksonville Jaguars held their own protest Friday against inequality and police brutality, marching from their stadium to the steps of the local sheriff’s department. “Today we say, ‘No more,’” wide receiver Chris Conley said. “Today we see a nation that can’t await change, a city that won’t sit still or be quiet.” Players were […]
Continue readingFalcons’ Matt Ryan impressed with new running back Todd Gurley
Ryan, currently in Atlanta, spent time with Gurley in Southern California in recent weeks. “I’ve gotten to work with Todd and he’s awesome,” Ryan told ESPN. “Really, really good guy. A hard worker. He’s super-smart. The stuff I was telling him one day, the next day he had it done. I was really impressed with […]
Continue readingMinnesota Vikings’ Kyle Rudolph organizes essential-goods drive with Timberwolves, Gophers
By the time the Minnesota Vikings tight end drove around Monday to look for places in need of organized clean-up efforts after looting and riots took place throughout the Twin Cities following George Floyd’s death, the 30-year-old witnessed his favorite element of the community he’s been a part of for the past nine years. With […]
Continue readingHow other Saints leaders spoke up after Drew Brees became center of turmoil
METAIRIE, La. — It seemed almost impossible after the fires that were ignited throughout the New Orleans Saints’ roster on Wednesday that by 9 a.m. Thursday, coach Sean Payton could be tweeting the words, “This is another example of why I love OUR team. #ChangeIsComing” Payton was applauding team captain and NFL Players Coalition leader […]
Continue readingNFL commissioner Roger Goodell says NFL was ‘wrong’ not to listen to its players about racism
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell closed out a turbulent week Friday by admitting in a video that the league has erred in how it has dealt with NFL player protests of police brutality and systemic racism over the past few years. The video, which ran for 1 minute, 21 seconds, was a response to a series […]
Continue readingDrew Brees stands by apology over flag comments in response to President Trump
In a message addressed to President Donald Trump on Friday night, Drew Brees stood by his apology for earlier comments on “disrespecting the flag,” after Trump wrote that the New Orleans Saints quarterback should not have changed his stance. Brees was following up on his pledge to be an “ally” for the black community in […]
Continue readingNFL players spoke, and Roger Goodell responded. Now what? Here’s what we know
An unprecedented week in the NFL culminated in a landscape-shifting 24 hours that appear to have dramatically changed the league’s stance on player protests. Things are happening quickly, and you surely have questions. Is kneeling during the national anthem OK now? Does Colin Kaepernick have a chance to get back in the NFL? What role […]
Continue readingBiggest 2020 NFL offseason missed opportunities: Packers pass on WRs in draft; Lions still need pass-rushers
For every big NFL offseason signing, savvy draft selection or forward-thinking trade, there is a curious failure by another team to address an area of need. Hindsight is 20-20, and multiple teams and players whiffed over the past few months. Where did it all go wrong, and why will some franchises have regret once the […]
Continue readingCowboys placing retired center Travis Frederick on the reserve/retired list
Frederick announced his retirement in March, but the Cowboys opted to keep him on their active roster until now in order to be able to spread the salary-cap hit over the next two seasons. He was set to count $11.975 million against the cap in 2020 but will now count $4.975 million this year and […]
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