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Seattle Seahawks’ Pete Carroll, John Schneider regret how Bobby Wagner learned of release
RENTON, Wash. — Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider delivered a mea culpa for the way they handled Bobby Wagner‘s release, saying they regret how their long-time defensive captain learned of the team’s plans to move on. Wagner voiced his displeasure over the situation last Friday, writing on his Twitter account: […]
Continue readingKansas City Chiefs’ Sean Culkin becomes 1st NFL player to convert entire salary to Bitcoin
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — If he makes the Kansas City Chiefs’ roster to begin this season, tight end Sean Culkin will be the first NFL player to convert all of his salary to Bitcoin. Culkin, who is vying to be a backup behind starter Travis Kelce, would be paid his $920,000 salary by the Chiefs […]
Continue readingSource: Los Angeles Chargers release OL Trai Turner one year after trade
Turner was released after the Chargers first attempted to trade him. He was acquired by the Chargers during the 2020 offseason in a trade that sent veteran offensive tackle Russell Okung to the Carolina Panthers. Turner had no guaranteed money left on a four-year, $45 million extension he signed with the Panthers in 2017. The […]
Continue readingWhat Russell Wilson’s frustrations could mean for him, Seattle Seahawks moving forward
SEATTLE — Three sacks and eight quarterback hits did not tell the story of how much Russell Wilson was under fire during a 17-9 loss to the Green Bay Packers in the 2017 season opener. Wilson was pressured on 44% of his dropbacks. The Seattle Seahawks’ pass block win rate of 24% still stands as […]
Continue readingHow Dolphins, Panthers will benefit from coaching 2021 Senior Bowl
The 2021 NFL draft season begins at the Senior Bowl for most NFL teams, and despite the COVID-19 pandemic, that will be the same again this year. The Senior Bowl announced Monday the Miami Dolphins and Carolina Panthers have been assigned to coach the two teams of top senior and graduating college football prospects on […]
Continue reading2020 NFL season in review: What went wrong, what’s next for non-playoff teams
The 2020 NFL regular season came to a close Sunday. To say it was an unusual year is an understatement. The league worked through a season disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, holding games on every day of the week for the first time in history. The Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens both experienced COVID-19 outbreaks […]
Continue readingCarolina Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey to miss seventh straight game
McCaffrey (quadriceps) will miss his seventh straight game and 13th on the season, coach Matt Rhule said Wednesday. Rhule also doesn’t expect backup Mike Davis (ankle) to play, leaving the running back duties to Rodney Smith, Trenton Cannon and wide receiver Curtis Samuel. Left tackle Russell Okung (calf) also has been ruled out, leaving converted […]
Continue readingBiggest Week 17 injury questions for all 32 NFL teams: DeVante Parker, Ezekiel Elliott, Jarvis Landry, more
The Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins are among the teams hoping to win their way into the playoffs on the final weekend of the NFL’s regular season Sunday. All three enter their games with key players on offense battling injuries. Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott ran for 105 yards last weekend and is […]
Continue readingCarolina Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey likely out vs. Washington Football Team
McCaffrey did not practice Wednesday, and coach Matt Rhule said the NFL’s highest-paid back is very doubtful. McCaffrey missed six games with a high ankle sprain, three with a shoulder injury and the past two against Denver and Green Bay with a quad injury suffered during the bye. Rhule said defensive end Brian Burns (knee) […]
Continue readingFormer XFL QB P.J. Walker helps Carolina Panthers win without injured Teddy Bridgewater
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Team doctors cleared quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to play on Sunday, but Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule went with his “gut” and gave former XFL star P.J. Walker his first NFL start. Walker rewarded him with a 20-0 victory over the Detroit Lions that ended a five-game losing streak. “Everyone agreed he could […]
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