Labor organization representing the professional American football players in the National Football League
NFL and its players’ union approve 8 new position-specific helmets for quarterbacks and linemen
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/09/new-nfl-helmets/
Cowboys VP Stephen Jones on team's offseason: 'We spend max, max money year in and year out'
cbssports.com/nfl/news/cowboys-vp-stephen-jones-on-teams-offseason-we-spend-max-max-money-year-in-and-year-out/
Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame inducts 6 in April 2024: The April 2024 class of the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame includes some coaches, referees ...
cincinnati.com/story/sports/high-school/kentucky-high-school/2024/04/10/northern-kentucky-sports-hall-of-fame-inducts-6-in-april-2024/73280197007/
What’s next for Chiefs’ Rashee Rice: Car-crash investigation, charges and potential suspension
theathletic.com/5403300/2024/04/10/chiefs-rashee-rice-car-crash-ramifications/
Quick Glance: Arrest warrant issued for player of Kansas City Chiefs after accident in Dallas
- An arrest warrant has been issued for Rashee Rice, a player of the Kansas City Chiefs, in connection with a high-speed crash in Dallas last month.
- Dallas police announced that Rice and another driver were speeding in their two vehicles in the far-left lane of the North Central Expressway, causing a chain reaction involving four other vehicles.
- Neither Rice nor the other driver were in custody Wednesday evening, and the passengers in their cars will not be charged, police said.
- Royce West, Rice's attorney, apologized for his client's role in the crash and stated that Rice is cooperating with authorities. The Kansas City Chiefs have yet to comment but are monitoring the situation.
Colts still have enough salary cap flexibility to make a move, but will they?: Indianapolis has 76 players under contract and $14,651,331 available in cap space ...
indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2024/04/15/colts-have-salary-cap-flexibility-to-make-a-move-but-will-they/73298233007/
NFL owners unanimously approve a rule that bans the hip-drop tackle: The NFL is eliminating the hip-drop tackle. NFL team owners on Monday unanimously approved a ...
apnews.com/article/nfl-owners-hopdrop-tackle-16f1d16a62e832ed82137aa2d43777af
Quick Glance: NFL Bans Hip-Drop Tackle: Competition Committee Unanimous on Rule Change
- NFL owners voted unanimously to ban the swivel hip-drop tackle during league meetings.
- A 15-yard penalty and automatic first down for the offense is now the consequence.
- The NFL Players' Association opposed the proposal, leading to backlash on social media.
- Two other rule changes were officially approved, including teams now receiving a third challenge after one successful challenge.
NFL competition committee proposes a ban on hip-drop tackles and a radical change to kickoffs
apnews.com/article/nfl-rules-hip-drop-kickoff-738e298e3dc180b54639b6ef701da117
New kickoff, ban on hip-drop tackle under consideration at NFL owners meeting: The owners begin a three-day meeting Sunday, with rule-change proposals to ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/03/24/kickoff-nfl-owners-meeting/
Broncos are releasing QB Russell Wilson: The Broncos and Wilson, 35, part ways after two seasons that became increasingly contentious.
washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/03/04/broncos-release-russell-wilson/
Quick Glance: Denver Broncos to Part Ways with QB Russell Wilson
- The Denver Broncos are officially ending their collaboration with Russell Wilson after just two years on the team.
- This move will result in the team facing an unprecedented $85 million Dead-Cap penalty.
- Wilson, who received his guaranteed 2024 salary of $39 million on his 35th birthday, is being released.
- The decision to release Wilson was made following his demotion and the unsuccessful contract renegotiation attempt.
Amid Super Bowl success, Kansas City Chiefs rank poorly in NFL player report cards
cnn.com/2024/02/29/sport/nfl-report-cards-kansas-city-chiefs-spt-intl/
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Caleb Williams confidential: Buzz from the NFL scouting combine on what the Chicago Bears must consider with the No. 1 draft pick
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/29/chicago-bears-caleb-williams-nfl-draft/
Patriots' Kraft on Ranking 29th in NFLPA Survey: 'Was Unaware of How Bad' Things Were
bleacherreport.com/articles/10114462-patriots-kraft-on-ranking-29th-in-nflpa-survey-was-unaware-of-how-bad-things-were
Kansas City Chiefs’ Andy Reid set to become NFL’s highest-paid coach, per report: The Kansas City Chiefs are working on a deal to extend the head coach contract ...
kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article285932646.html
Will NFL players participate in first Olympics flag football event in 2028?: With flag football set to be introduced at the 2028 Olympics, there's plenty of ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2024/02/17/nfl-players-flag-football-olympics/72629415007/
Jimmy Garoppolo suspended under NFL’s performance-enhancing substance policy: The Raiders are expected to release Garoppolo this offseason. He will miss the ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/02/16/jimmy-garoppolo-suspended-peds/
Quick Glance: Jimmy Garoppolo Suspended for Violating Doping Policy
- Garoppolo faces a two-game suspension from the NFL for violating doping guidelines.
- His suspension applies to the first two games of the 2024 regular season.
- The NFL's policy mandates a two-game suspension without pay.
- Players are not allowed to have prohibited substances in their system.
EA Sports College Football 25 offering players $600, copy of game as opt-in process opens
theathletic.com/5291622/2024/02/22/college-football-25-player-payment/
Paid articlePaid NFL teams are flush with salary cap space for free agency: Notes from the NFL scouting combine: The salary cap increases, the Bears debate what to do with the No ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/02/27/nfl-combine-salary-cap-increase/
Introducing the BEAST -- The NFL's answer to creating consistent playing surfaces - ESPN
espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39660380/the-beast-machine-nfl-gathers-data-consistent-playing-surfaces
What we learned about the Patriots at the NFL Annual Meeting: New Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo experienced his first NFL Annual Meeting this week before ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/27/what-we-learned-about-the-patriots-at-the-nfl-annual-meeting/
Why It’s So Perfect That the Super Bowl Is in Vegas This Year: The league is fully embracing sports-betting.
slate.com/business/2024/02/super-bowl-vegas-perfect-match.html
Quick Glance: NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs Continue Dominance
- Kansas City Chiefs have definitively answered questions about their dominance as the newest NFL dynasty.
- San Francisco 49ers will return almost intact in 2024 with an easier path to Super Bowl than Chiefs.
- Buffalo narrowly missed overtime against Kansas City in the playoffs.
- Detroit Lions were undoubtedly the franchise's best team of the Super Bowl era, but could be surpassed in 2024.
NFL’s newest owner joins the club of taking stock of low grades on NFLPA report card
usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/bell/2024/03/27/nflpa-survey-washington-commanders-josh-harris/73124928007/
Broncos LT Garett Bolles “played well” in 2023, GM George Paton says, as contract year approaches
denverpost.com/2024/03/26/garett-bolles-broncos-contract-year/
Chiefs owner Clark Hunt responds to F-minus grade, points to facility investments
theathletic.com/5368314/2024/03/26/chiefs-clark-hunt-player-survey-response/
Paid articlePaid The Broncos ‘mistreated’ Russell Wilson this season, NFLPA leader says: Lloyd Howell, the executive director of the NFL Players Association, said at the Super ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/02/08/broncos-mistreated-russell-wilson/
Arizona Cardinals reveal upscale seating options for NFL fans. What to expect next season
azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2024/03/18/state-farm-stadium-arizona-cardinals-planning-premium-seating-options/72993382007/
NFL avoids major Super Bowl embarrassment – for now – with 49ers' practice field problem
usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/bell/2024/02/06/49ers-practice-field-super-bowl-las-vegas/72489411007/
Hip-drop tackle that injured Ravens TE Mark Andrews could be outlawed by NFL next season
baltimoresun.com/2024/03/20/nfl-hip-drop-tackle-ban/
Caleb Williams preparing for 2024 NFL Draft without agent as likely No. 1 pick, per report
cbssports.com/nfl/news/caleb-williams-preparing-for-2024-nfl-draft-without-agent-as-likely-no-1-pick-per-report/
Detroit Lions restructure Carlton Davis' contract to create $4.5 million more in cap space
freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/03/18/carlton-davis-contract-restructure-detroit-lions-nfl/73015936007/
Russell Wilson talks Broncos future on podcast: “I want to go back to Denver. I hope I get to go back.”
denverpost.com/2024/02/25/russell-wilson-broncos-return-i-am-athlete-podcast/
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says team will continue practicing at UNLV but ‘I wish things were better’
theathletic.com/5259012/2024/02/07/49ers-kyle-shanahan-practice-field/
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Eight takeaways from The Inquirer’s yearlong investigation into ‘forever chemicals’
inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/artificial-turf-pfas-phillies-vet-soccer-cancer-20240312.html
NFL will lift gambling restrictions for Chiefs, 49ers players immediately after 2024 Super Bowl, per report
cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-will-lift-gambling-restrictions-for-chiefs-49ers-players-immediately-after-2024-super-bowl-per-report/
They played for their country in their 20s. By their 40s, they had early onset dementia after playing this physical sport
cnn.com/2024/02/05/sport/cte-rugby-early-onset-dementia-intl-spt/
Paid articlePaid Super Bowl video shows Patrick Mahomes tell Chris Jones he wouldn’t leave Chiefs: NFL Films shared a video of a conversation between Patrick Mahomes and Chris ...
kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article286530240.html
Winners and Losers of the NFL’s Franchise Tag Deadline: Nine NFL players received a franchise tag by Tuesday’s deadline. What do those moves mean for free ...
theringer.com/nfl/2024/3/6/24092105/winners-losers-franchise-tag-deadline-saquon-barkley-calvin-ridley-christian-wilkins-panthers
Fanatics Prepares Pro Athletes for Life After Sports: Alysha Clark, Jaleel McLaughlin, Damar Hamlin and other NFL and WNBA players were taught valuable life ...
wwd.com/business-news/business-features/fanatics-pro-athletes-immersion-alysha-clark-jaleel-mclaughlin-damar-hamlin-1236253893/
Dalton Schultz praises Texans organization on The Pat McAfee Show: Dalton Schultz, who spent five years with the Cowboys, compared his time in Dallas to what he ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/texans-dalton-schultz-cowboys-pat-mcafee-show-18707872.php
35 years ago, Nintendo gave us Tecmo Bowl. Here’s our all-star team from the iconic game
theathletic.com/5234365/2024/02/01/all-tecmo-bowl-team-nintento-game/
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What to expect with the start of NFL free agency: The beginning of free agency Monday will launch an exciting week in the NFL.
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/09/sports/nfl-free-agency/
Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin elected NFLPA president: The NFL Players Association announced on Friday that Detroit Lions linebacker and special teams ace ...
theathletic.com/5327403/2024/03/08/lions-jalen-reeves-maybin-president-nflpa/
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The Scorecard: What you need to know about the NFL Combine. Plus, one game left for Caitlin Clark to take...
kentucky.com/sports/article286110856.html
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Breaks Record, Becomes NCAA Top Scorer
- Caitlin Clark now has more career points than the late, great LSU guard 'Pistol' Pete Maravich, whose NCAA record has stood for 54 seasons.
- Until Sunday, nobody had surpassed 3,667 points, until Clark did it with a free throw that officially placed her ahead of Maravich.
- Maravich held the record for highest scoring average and total points, while Clark pursues the Division I women's record chase.
- Clark, one of the most accomplished college basketball players, is expected to be selected by the Indiana Fever as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft.
Sean Payton has a Russell Wilson problem; Cam Newton fight nonsense; Bears owners trying to get over on school
deadspin.com/sean-payton-russell-wilson-nfl-cam-newton-chicago-bears-1851301145
Russell Wilson talks Broncos future on podcast: “I want to go back to Denver. I hope I get to go back.”
denverpost.com/2024/02/25/russell-wilson-broncos-return-i-am-athlete-podcast/
NFL Draft: The Bears' decision about Justin Fields is complicated: Williams continues to make head-scratching decisions that should give the Bears pause about ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/02/sports/sunday-football-notes-caleb-williams-justin-fields/
NFL players graded their clubs. Here’s your team’s GPA: The Super Bowl champion Chiefs finished last with a 1.24 — perhaps D's do get degrees — behind the 1 ...
theathletic.com/5307040/2024/02/29/nflpa-report-cards-full-grades/
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The NFL Players Association does, because they rated Gillette Stadium a ... Show more globe.com/globe-today
Kickoff changes, hip-drop tackle bans, expanded technology use could be voted on by NFL owners in spring
theathletic.com/5309034/2024/02/29/nfl-rule-changes-kickoff-hip-drop-grounding/
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What could a contract extension for Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa look like?: As the Dolphins negotiate with Tua Tagovailoa on a contract extension at the NFL ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/02/29/what-could-a-contract-extension-for-dolphins-tua-tagovailoa-look-like/
Glazers slammed in report with Man Utd owners blamed for 'smelly facilities': The Glazers have allowed Manchester United's facilities to rot and it appears ...
mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/glazers-manutd-facilities-tampabay-nfl-32243627
NFL salary cap will rise to $255.4 million for 2024 season: Teams will have $30 million more to spend in 2024.
sports.yahoo.com/nfl-salary-cap-will-rise-to-2554-million-for-2024-season-181449401.html
How CTE fears exceeded what science actually knows - ESPN: Fear of CTE among football players and their families is high after years of research and publicity ...
espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39417850/how-fears-cte-football-exceeded-scientific-certainty
Caleb Williams, Justin Fields and other top stories to follow at the NFL combine: The NFL descends on Indianapolis this week to observe the draft's top prospects ...
theathletic.com/5290276/2024/02/25/nfl-combine-2024-top-storylines/
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They played for their country in their 20s. By their 40s, they had early onset dementia after playing this physical sport
ctvnews.ca/sports/they-played-for-their-country-in-their-20s-by-their-40s-they-had-early-onset-dementia-after-playing-this-physical-sport-1.6759312
The 2024 NFL Quarterback Commitment Index: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs continue to be relationship goals, flaunting their happiness in the faces of everyone ...
theringer.com/nfl/2024/2/21/24078326/nfl-quarterback-commitment-index-patrick-mahomes-josh-allen-justin-fields-lamar-jackson
Bill Belichick, Mike Vrabel Among NFL Coaches to Miss Out This Hiring Cycle: The Washington Commanders are hiring Dan Quinn as their next head coach ...
newsweek.com/bill-belichick-mike-vrabel-among-nfl-coaches-miss-out-this-hiring-cycle-1866151
NFL players have had it with artificial turf and you can’t blame them: Aside from increased injuries, bigger questions remain about the dangers of exposure to ...
deadspin.com/nfl-super-bowl-artificial-turf-nflpa-grass-1851239350
Broncos finalize hire of DBs coach/passing game coordinator Jim Leonhard, senior offensive assistant Pete Carmichael
denverpost.com/2024/02/14/broncos-sean-payton-staff-hires/
Super Bowl LVIII: How the Chiefs and 49ers compare statistically: A look at how the Chiefs and the 49ers stacked up in regular season play.
ocregister.com/2024/02/05/super-bowl-lviii-how-the-chiefs-and-49ers-compare-statistically/
Quick Glance: Is Patrick Mahomes the NFL's Greatest Quarterback Yet?
- At 28, Mahomes will make his fourth Super Bowl start in Las Vegas, the most for any quarterback before age 30.
- He has 14 playoff wins, and only Tom Brady and Joe Montana have more.
- Mahomes has led Kansas City to six straight AFC championship games and two Super Bowl titles, earning MVP honors in both wins.
- Comparing their first six seasons as starters, Mahomes has clearly been a better passer than Brady during the regular season to this point in his career.
Ex-NFL players skeptical about putting their own kids into tackle football: The former head of the NFL Players Association says that he wouldn’t allow his own ...
torontosun.com/sports/football/nfl/ex-players-skeptical-about-putting-their-kids-into-tackle-football
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49ers still practicing at UNLV despite field concerns that are shared by NFLPA: The 49ers went ahead and practiced at UNLV despite a soft field that also ...
mercurynews.com/2024/02/07/49ers-still-practicing-at-unlv-despite-field-concerns-that-are-shared-by-nflpa/
NFL won’t allow Super Bowl players to gamble during week in Las Vegas : The NFL distributed the applicable rules Sept. 29 to teams, players and the NFL Players ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/01/26/nfl-vegas-super-bowl-gambling-policy/
Former New Orleans Saints linebacker Ronald Powell dies at 32: Former New Orleans Saints linebacker Ronald Powell has died, the NFL Players Association said ...
nbcnews.com/news/sports/former-new-orleans-saints-linebacker-ronald-powell-dies-32-rcna134166
Steelers-Bills postponed: Here's what needs to occur for AFC wild card game to happen Monday as scheduled
cbssports.com/nfl/news/steelers-bills-postponed-heres-what-needs-to-occur-for-afc-wild-card-game-to-happen-monday-as-scheduled/
NFLPA told Broncos that threat to bench Russell Wilson violated CBA: The players’ union told the team in early November that benching Wilson if he did not agree ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/12/31/nflpa-broncos-russell-wilson-illegal/
Broncos’ silence after Russell Wilson’s benching is deafening: Sando’s Pick Six: Plus, how Lamar Jackson likely locked up the MVP, Joe Flacco's bid for another ...
theathletic.com/5168675/2024/01/01/russell-wilson-broncos-benching-sean-payton/
Russell Wilson says Broncos had threatened benching if he didn't renegotiate contract
usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/broncos/2023/12/29/russell-wilson-denver-broncos-warned-benching-over-contract/72061464007/
Quick Glance: Russell Wilson's Contract Dispute with Broncos
- Quarterback Wilson reports threat to renegotiate his contract.
- Expresses disappointment about bye week conversation.
- Backup Jarrett Stidham to start on Sunday, Wilson as backup.
- Wilson emphasizes coming to Denver to play and win.
Travis Kelce Still Received High Praise From His Peers, Even in a Down Year: While Travis Kelce's 2023 wasn't his strongest, fellow NFL players still recognized ...
newsweek.com/travis-kelce-nflpa-all-pro-despite-down-year-1860050
LeBron James signs trading card deal with Fanatics Collectibles, leaving Upper Deck
cnbc.com/2024/01/10/lebron-james-signs-fanatics-deal-leaves-upper-deck.html
Tommy DeVito opts for marketing agent over Sean Stellato to capitalize on growing fame
nypost.com/2023/12/19/sports/tommy-devito-hires-marketing-rep-to-replace-agent-sean-stellato/
Broncos staffers to watch as coaching carousel speeds up around NFL: Broncos brass earlier this month said they'd benefit from continuity going into Sean ...
denverpost.com/2024/01/22/broncos-staff-continuity-sean-payton/
Thou shalt not freak out if the Detroit Lions lose Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn: Yes, it's unsettling if the Detroit Lions lose Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn ...
freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2024/01/19/detroit-lions-coordinators-ben-johnson-aaron-glenn-hired-dan-campbell-playoffs/72274589007/
NFL reportedly in advanced talks with ESPN to buy stake in sports network: A partnership would streamline distribution of the league's game broadcasts while ...
sports.yahoo.com/nfl-reportedly-in-advanced-talks-with-espn-to-buy-stake-in-sports-network-011850735.html
John Fisher’s hunt for temporary A’s home is comedy fit for reality TV: If John Fisher and the Athletics execs treated themselves the way they treat A’s players ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/ostler/article/john-fisher-s-hunt-temporary-a-s-home-comedy-18617115.php
NFL, NFLPA reviewing circumstances around Steelers star T.J. Watt entering concussion protocol
cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-nflpa-reviewing-circumstances-around-steelers-star-t-j-watt-entering-concussion-protocol/
Patriots land one player on NFLPA’s All-Pro first team: Schooler blocked a field goal and tied for the league lead with 13 special teams tackles this season ...
bostonherald.com/2024/01/10/patriots-land-one-player-on-nflpas-all-pro-first-team/
NFL suspends Steelers' Damontae Kazee for rest of season for hit on Colts receiver
usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/steelers/2023/12/18/damontae-kazee-suspended-hit-michael-pittman-jr-steelers-colts/71961906007/
Quick Glance: Tom Brady Criticizes Colts QB After Major Suspension
- Tom Brady decries suspension of Damontae Kazee and emphasizes quarterback responsibility.
- Kazee ejected and suspended for the rest of the season after injuring Michael Pittman Jr. with a hard hit.
- NFL confirms suspension, citing violations of rules protecting players from involuntary head or neck injuries.
- League determines Pittman in a defenseless posture and defenders bear strict liability even with opponent movement or head dipping.
Lions assistants in demand for HC jobs, 'very much invested in this team' while interviews wait
freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/01/08/detroit-lions-ben-johnson-aaron-glenn-head-coaching-candidates-dan-campbell/72154051007/
49ers QB Sam Darnold sees season-ending showcase as meaningful: Sam Darnold will start in place of Brock Purdy as the 49ers close out the regular season Sunday ...
mercurynews.com/2024/01/04/49ers-brock-purdy-yields-for-sam-darnolds-season-ending-showcase/
Report reveals new details on messy Broncos, Russell Wilson situation: Don't expect an amicable divorce between the Denver Broncos and quarterback Russell Wilson ...
yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/report_reveals_new_details_on_messy_broncos_russell_wilson_situation/s1_13132_39759504
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