NFL
- [Schefter] Fanatics filed a lawsuit today in NY Supreme Court against rookie WR Marvin Harrison Jr. for breach of contract.
tweet continues: >Harrison’s team says it has no contract while the lawsuit states the two sides have a signed an autograph agreement dating back to last May worth more than $1 million.
- 2024 offseason grades for all 32 NFL teams: Eagles, Chiefs and Bears among teams to get A'swww.pff.com 2024 offseason grades for all 32 NFL teams: Eagles, Chiefs and Bears among teams to get As | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics | PFF
Some NFL teams crushed free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft, while others floundered. Here's how we view each franchise's offseason.
- Why College Football Playoff should hold steady as NFL sends a clear message with counter-schedulingwww.cbssports.com Why College Football Playoff should hold steady as NFL sends a clear message with counter-scheduling
The NFL sent a warning shot to college football with its schedule release on Wednesday
- NFL counter-scheduled massive matchups opposite CFP games on Dec. 21, historically held by NFL, airing on broadcast television.
- CFP decided to battle on Saturday rather than during the work week in December, as scheduling was a major complication.
- CFP should stand its ground against NFL, prioritize creating the best product for fans, optimistic about upcoming matchups.
- Netflix gets the NFL: Three-year deal starts this season on Christmasarstechnica.com Netflix gets the NFL: Three-year deal starts this season on Christmas
The NFL brings eyeballs like no other content, and subscribers actually stick around.
> The NFL brings eyeballs like no other content, and subscribers actually stick around.
- Kansas City Chiefs: Petition zur Entlassung von Kicker Harrison Butker gestartet
Kansas City Chiefs: Petition zur Entlassung von Kicker Harrison Butker gestartet
- NFL Speaks Out Against Harrison Butker's Controversial Speechwww.etonline.com NFL Speaks Out Against Harrison Butker's Controversial Speech
The Kansas City Chiefs kicker is facing criticism for a controversial commencement speech he gave at Benedictine College.
- Lions QB Jared Goff agrees to terms on four-year, $212 million extensionwww.nfl.com Lions QB Jared Goff agrees to terms on four-year, $212 million extension
The Detroit Lions and quarterback Jared Goff have agreed to terms on a four-year, $212 million extension, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Monday, per a source.
- [Rapoport]Sources: The #Bucs and All-Pro S Antoine Winfield Jr have struck a deal, Winfield gets a 4-year contract worth $84.1M with $45M fully guaranteed
Full tweet : > Sources: The #Bucs and All-Pro S Antoine Winfield Jr have struck a deal and for the first time in NFL history, the highest paid DB is a safety!
>Winfield gets a 4-year contract worth $84.1M with $45M fully guaranteed in a deal done by @DavidMulugheta of @AthletesFirst 💰 💰 💰
- Bengals WR Tyler Boyd agrees to contract with Titans: 1 yr, up to $4.5millionwww.espn.com Source: WR Boyd agrees to contract with Titans
Receiver Tyler Boyd is signing with the Tennessee Titans on a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Tuesday.
- ‘NFL Total Access’ Canceled By NFL Network After 21 Yearsdeadline.com ‘NFL Total Access’ Canceled By NFL Network After 21 Years
NFL Network has canceled NFL Total Access after 21 years on the air, Deadline has learned.
> NFL Network has canceled NFL Total Access after 21 years on the air, Deadline has learned.
- [Schultz] Sources: The #Steelers are not picking up RB Najee Harris’ 5th-year option.
Last season, Harris — who earned Pro Bowl honors as a rookie — became the first player in franchise history to rush for 1,000 yards in each of his first three seasons.
- [Rapoport]Sources: Former #Panthers WR and current FA DJ Chark has agreed to terms with the #Chargers on a 1-year deal worth up to $5M.
> A new landing spot for Chark, who visited with LAC before the Draft.
- Source: Chiefs decline '25 option for WR Toneywww.espn.in Source: Chiefs decline '25 option for WR Toney
The Chiefs declined to exercise the fifth-year option for the 2025 season on the contract of wide receiver Kadarius Toney, a source told ESPN.
> The Chiefs declined to exercise the fifth-year option for the 2025 season on the contract of wide receiver Kadarius Toney, a source told ESPN.
- Sources: Broncos not picking up QB Zach Wilson's option - ESPNwww.espn.in Sources: Broncos not picking up Wilson's option
The Broncos have informed Zach Wilson and his reps that they will not pick up the fifth-year option in the quarterback's contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Legwold. Wilson was traded to Denver by the Jets last week.
- University of Houston plans to buck NFL, add alternate blue uniform for all sportswww.houstonchronicle.com UH plans to buck NFL, add alternate blue uniform for all sports
Six months after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from the NFL, UH plans to defy the league and add an alternate blue uniform.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/14910435
> >The University of Houston has informed the NFL that it will proceed with plans to add an alternate blue uniform. The about-face comes six months after the NFL’s merchandising and licensing division sent a cease-and-desist letter to UH, threatening legal action if the school did not halt what was described as UH’s “blatant copying” of the Houston Oilers-themed uniforms. > > Good. Fuck Bud Adams. If spectator sports have any value beyond mere economic activity, it's down to communities and their fans.
- [Schultz] BREAKING: 2x All-Pro RB Ezekiel Elliott is signing with the #Cowboys, per sources.
Despite fielding offers from other teams, a source tells me: “Zeke wanted his legacy to be a Dallas Cowboy.” A legend returns to The Star…
- NFL draft grades: Bears, Steelers lead best team classes as Cowboys stumblewww.usatoday.com NFL draft grades: Bears, Steelers lead best team classes as Cowboys stumble
With the 2024 NFL draft complete, it's time to hand out grades. Which teams topped our ranking of the best team classes, and which fell to the back?
- ‘We got no heads up’: Kirk Cousins surprised by Falcons’ Penix Jr selectionwww.theguardian.com ‘We got no heads up’: Kirk Cousins surprised by Falcons’ Penix Jr selection
Atlanta selected the Washington quarterback with the No 8 pick in the draft on Thursday, providing the shock of the NFL draft’s first round
- Five QBs selected in first 10 picks of NFL Draft, setting recordtheathletic.com Five QBs selected in first 10 picks of NFL Draft, setting record
The historic run included the Atlanta Falcons making a surprising selection at No. 8.
A record 6 QBs were taken in the 1st round. Most ever.
- [Schefter]Bengals three-time Pro-Bowl DE Trey Hendrickson has requested to be traded from Cincinnati, per league source.
Hendrickson is due to make $15 million this season, and is looking for more long-term security than Cincinnati has been willing to offer
- Will this ruling affect the sports world?www.theverge.com The FTC has banned noncompete agreements
The FTC says the ban will mean higher wages for workers.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.one/post/13609367
> The FTC has banned noncompete agreements
- Eagles, Falcons May Lose Draft Picks in Saquon Barkley, Cousins Tampering Probebleacherreport.com ESPN: Eagles, Falcons May Lose Draft Picks in Saquon Barkley, Cousins Tampering Probe
The NFL is reportedly expected to reach a conclusion in tampering investigations against the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles as early as this week,…
- A.J. Simon's Death is Just the Latest Sad Story From the 2024 NFL Draftwww.theroot.com A.J. Simon's Death is Just the Latest Sad Story From the 2024 NFL Draft
The passing of a young athlete and the legal issues of others has us wondering what’s going on with the upcoming NFL Draft.
- QB Jared Goff says being traded to Lions ‘was the greatest thing that ever happened to me’www.nfl.com QB Jared Goff says being traded to Lions ‘was the greatest thing that ever happened to me’
Jared Goff was sent off to the Detroit Lions in 2021 with low expectations, but looking back on it he's pleased with how everything played out -- both for his career and his development as a person.
- What to know about Rashee Rice, Chiefs WR facing charges for role in serious crashwww.usatoday.com What to know about Rashee Rice, Chiefs WR facing charges for role in serious crash
Here's what you need to know about the budding NFL star who was released on bond just one day after multiple charges were filed against him Wednesday.
- O.J. Simpson dead at 76 after battle with cancer, family announcessports.yahoo.com O.J. Simpson dead at 76 after battle with cancer, family announces
O.J. Simpson, one of the most infamous figures in U.S. history, had been battling cancer.
- [Schefter] Pro Bowl LB Josh Allen reached agreement on a five-year, $150 million contract that includes $88 million.
Allen had a Jaguars franchise-record 17.5 sacks last season
- What are the biggest remaining needs for all 32 NFL teams? O-line, QB, CB top listtheathletic.com What are the biggest remaining needs for all 32 NFL teams? O-line, QB, CB top list
Some teams have already addressed their major needs, while others will enter the NFL Draft with some glaring holes on their roster.
- Are y'all watching UFL?
I'm just curious if anyone is watching. It's been entertaining.
I keep wondering if there's a potential spring camp/minor league future for the UFL. They could start popping up in college stadiums during the off season. Imagine if a college team, let's say the Arkansas Razorbacks, had a UFL team that focused on giving former Razorbacks a place to play if they don't go to the NFL. It could even be a way to entice middling players to go to that school. Now do that with any college that wants to participate.
