List/Grid Monthly Archives: March 2018
Steelers, along with the rest of the NFL, showing interest in rugby player turned tackle prospect
Stop me if you’ve heard this before…a player who isn’t known to be an offensive tackle is converted into such with the help of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Yes, that would…
SUNDAY MORNING QB: Stories from 29 years covering NFL for News
It’s been a blast. This is my final column for the Daily News after 29 years. So much is running through my mind: Simms, LT, Banks, Tiki and Eli, Parcells…
It’s hard to cheer for NFL’s latest change
The NFL underwent a fundamental change this past week. No, it wasn’t the new catch rule or the crackdown on using helmets to rattle opponents’ brains. It was Quinton Peron…
Dan Quinn wants the NFL to expand game day active rosters beyond 46 players
Every NFL team has 53 players on the active roster. But only 46 of them are declared active for each game. Falcons coach Dan Quinn thinks that’s a waste. Quinn…
NFL Draft: How vital is college production, athleticism in projecting NFL interior DL prospects?
Last week, we took a look at college production and athleticism in relation to edge rushers coming into the NFL. The final conclusion was that if a player has a…
Huge rugby player has impressive workout for NFL scouts
A handful of international athletes who would like to see if they have what it takes to make it in the NFL went to Tampa to work out in front…
O.J. Simpson Dismisses Colin Kaepernick: ‘I Would Always Stand Up For The Flag’
“I thought he made a bad choice in attacking the flag,” Simpson said. Powered by WPeMatico
Here’s Why ABC Shelved ‘Black-ish’ Episode On NFL Anthem Protests
Differences between ABC and showrunner Kenya Barris led to the cancellation. Powered by WPeMatico
NFL Prospect Derrius Guice Says Team Asked Him If He Was Gay
The former LSU running back said he was also asked if his mother “sells herself.” Powered by WPeMatico
How Papa John’s Lost The NFL Pizza War
Papa John’s is out, and Pizza Hut is in, as the “official pizza” of the National Football League, the NFL announced on Wednesday Powered by WPeMatico
NFL Names Pizza Hut Its New Official Pizza Sponsor After Dropping Papa John’s
Here’s the deep dish. Powered by WPeMatico
Papa John’s Is No Longer NFL’s Official Pizza
The relationship has been sliced. Powered by WPeMatico
Steelers Linebacker Hurt In Head-On Tackle Stands For Pittsburgh Crowd
Ryan Shazier, who couldn’t move his legs after a severe spinal injury in December, saluted fans at a Penguins game. Powered by WPeMatico
Rob Gronkowski’s House Burglarized While Patriots Were At Super Bowl
“Multiple safes and possible guns taken.” Powered by WPeMatico
Behind The Black Curtain With Tom Brady: Tears And Concerns Over Patriots’ Dynasty
After one of the toughest losses of his career, the Patriots’ Tom Brady stepped behind a black curtain and dropped down as his wife and kids closed around him. Powered…
Rob Gronkowski Doesn’t Flinch At Mention of ‘Retirement’
“I’m definitely going to look at my future, for sure.” Powered by WPeMatico
Jennifer Lawrence Takes Over Plane To Lead Passengers In Super Bowl Cheer
“Everybody, this is not the pilot speaking. This is Jennifer Lawrence.” Powered by WPeMatico
‘Philly Special,’ And How Doug Pederson Out-Coached Bill Belichick In The Super Bowl
Pederson put his foot on the gas when the season started and never let up. Powered by WPeMatico
Eagles Fans Get Engaged Amid Philly’s Super Bowl Street Revelry
Make sure not to schedule the wedding on game day, kids. Powered by WPeMatico
Gisele Bündchen Has A Word With Eagles Players After Super Bowl
The supermodel wife of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady encountered victorious Philadelphia players in a stadium hallway. Powered by WPeMatico
Indianapolis Colts’ Edwin Jackson Killed By Suspected Drunk Driver
Jackson and his Uber driver were struck on the side of an interstate highway in Indiana. Powered by WPeMatico
Kevin Hart Drops An F-Bomb In Awkward NFL Network Interview
“I’ve been drinking.” Powered by WPeMatico
Several Eagles Players Already Planning To Skip White House Visit
At least three players say they won’t go, if invited. Powered by WPeMatico
Patriots QB Tom Brady After Super Bowl Loss: ‘I Expect To Be Back’
New England Patriots’ 40-year-old quarterback is not ready to retire. Powered by WPeMatico
Wild Scene In Philadelphia After Eagles Win Super Bowl
Three people were arrested during the rowdy celebrations. Powered by WPeMatico
The Super-Bowl-Watching Nuns Are Still The Best Part Of This Game
We are truly blessed. Powered by WPeMatico
Philadelphia Eagles Beat New England Patriots For First Super Bowl Win
In the wildest shootout in Super Bowl history, Nick Foles outdueled Tom Brady to defeat the New England Patriots, 41-33. Powered by WPeMatico
Pink Claps Back At Troll Who Mocked Her National Anthem Performance
“Yeah but at least I suck while singing our [country’s] national anthem, and you just suck by yourself on a dirty couch.” Powered by WPeMatico
Trump’s Super Bowl Party Features Scantily Clad Cheerleaders And Melania
It’s the second year in a row the president has hosted a watch party for the game at his Florida golf club. Powered by WPeMatico
Will Smith Created The Best Instagram Hype For The Eagles’ Super Bowl
West Philadelphia, born and raised. Powered by WPeMatico
Flight Attendant Told Eagles Fans To ‘Tone It Down’ — They Didn’t
These fans are flying high. Powered by WPeMatico
America wants safer football, but will fans support the NFL’s changes?
America is concerned about the safety of its most popular sport. Public opinion polls show that parents are increasingly squeamish about their children playing football, and that large swathes of…
Thank goodness Gronk is (probably) staying in the NFL
I’ll admit it, I consider myself a pretty avid pro wrestling fan. I watch Monday Night Raw every Monday, I watch SmackDown Live every Tuesday, and I tune into the…
Why did the Raiders cut Marquette King?
The Raiders decided to let go of one of the best punters in the NFL for no apparent reason. Is Jon Gruden trying to send a message? Powered by WPeMatico
Labriola on enforcing ‘use of the helmet’ rule
Ready or not, here it comes: * Goodbye, convoluted catch rule. Hello, difficult-to-enforce “use of the helmet” rule. * The NFL Owners Meetings recently concluded, and the two tent-pole pieces…
Increase In NFL Debt Limit Will Help Sale Of Carolina Panthers
The higher debt limit did not hurt the league’s debt ratings because of the increase in value of its new media deals. Powered by WPeMatico
Boom-or-Bust Predictions for the NFL’s Biggest Offseason Moves of 2018
Alex Smith’s trade to the Washington Redskins was the first domino in the quarterback carousel that’s dominated the offseason. His acquisition was as clear as signs get that Cousins’ time…
The NFL’s Riskiest Offseasons Aren’t Happening Where You Might Think
You’ve probably already heard this, but it’s incredibly risky to make aggressive moves like the Rams have this offseason. The way they’re building their roster will end in one of…
The NFL will now share player RFID data between all teams
In 2015, the NFL began tagging not just footballs but all players with small RFID chips that collect information about speed, acceleration, deceleration, and distance traveled. Until now, that information…
Redskins waive running back LeShun Daniels
The Washington Redskins waived running back LeShun Daniels on Thursday. Daniels appeared in four games last season for Washington and gained 14 yards on three carries. He was placed on…
Six new officials hired by NFL for 2018
The National Football League’s Senior Vice President of Officiating Al Riveron announced the hiring of six new officials for the 2018 season on Thursday. All six additions come from the…
NFL had site visit at Pro Football Hall of Fame ahead of host city choices for 2019, 2020 drafts
CLEVELAND — The National Football League joined representatives from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Cleveland Browns and visitor’s bureaus of both Cleveland and Canton on a site survey ahead…
Report: QB Geno Smith visiting Seahawks after Chargers
Former New York Giants and New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith is visiting the Seattle Seahawks, according to a New York Daily News report. Per the report, Smith, a free…
The NFL draft’s most fascinating player
Shaquem Griffin, the one-handed linebacker who was the talk of the scouting combine, showed pass-catching skills at Central Florida’s Pro Day. Powered by WPeMatico
Shaquem Griffin has become the most intriguing player in the NFL draft
Griffin speaks to people, because of his sweet smile and because of his stirring story. Powered by WPeMatico
The top 5 players the Cowboys regret passing on in 2012 draft, including a duo of division rivals
The Cowboys, like everyone else, live with regret. We take a look at the players they probably wish they hadn’t passed on in recent drafts. Here is the 2012 edition…
Report: Texans, Clowney ‘making progress’ on extension
The Houston Texans and defensive end Jadeveon Clowney are “making a lot of progress on a mega-extension,” according to a report from The MMQB. Per The MMQB’s Albert Breer, Clowney’s…
Report: Kendall Wright visits Vikings
Wide receiver Kendall Wright has visited the Vikings, Field Yates of ESPN reports. Wright, 28, is one of the better players left in free agency. He visited Kansas City last…
Ka’Raun White aiming to go from the warehouse to the NFL
WVMetroNews.com West Virginia receiver Ka’Raun White discusses his draft prospects after West Virginia’s pro day workouts Thursday in Morgantown. COMMENTARY MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — For all the supposed pressure attached to…
Los Angeles Rams add NFL’s first ever male cheerleaders … or do they?
Quinton Peron and Napoleon Jinnies chosen for Rams cheer squadRams claim Peron and Jinnies are NFL’s first ever male cheerleadersBilly Quercia tells TMZ that Falcons had male cheerleaders in 1980s…
NFL continues to fail to secure Wonderlic scores
The NFL is good at plenty of things. The NFL is not good at plenty of other things. The NFL is very bad at keeping Wonderlic scores secret. Every year,…
Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2:15 PM ET on Thursday, Mar. 29
Mar. 29 (Reuters) – Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2:15 PM ET on Thursday: Powered by WPeMatico
NFL’s message to teams looking for head starts in offseason: slow down
ORLANDO — The NFL earlier this week displayed something that continues to dwindle among its non-Super Bowl teams. Patience. For the second straight year, that characteristic was evident in the tabling…
Peter Schrager Mock Draft 2.0
Peter Schrager’s latest mock draft — featuring four quarterbacks off the board in the first six picks. Powered by WPeMatico
MLB’s Opening Day: What the NFL could learn from Major League Baseball
On Major League Baseball’s opening day Thursday, hope springs eternal across the country. Even as Chicago Cubs fans shiver in their puffy blue jackets, New York Yankees fans rub their…
2018 NFL Draft needs: Roster holes Rams, 49ers, Seahawks, Cardinals still need to address
With the draft just a few short weeks away, it’s time to update our list of what each team still needs after the initial wave of free agency. You’ll be…
NFL exploring elimination of kickoffs
On CBS Sports HQ, senior NFL writer Will Brinson discusses how realistic of an option it is for the NFL to eliminate kickoffs, a rule change they are currently exploring….
Bargain-Bin Free Agents Who Can Still Help the NFL’s Top Teams
The Minnesota Vikings have possibly the NFL’s best wide receiver tandem in Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs, both of whom are young and either in or just entering their prime…
Oakland Raiders sign cornerback Leon Hall
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders signed cornerback Leon Hall on Thursday. Hall spent part of last season with the San Francisco 49ers, playing in nine games with one…
Jim Kelly Cancer Update: NFL Hall of Famer Undergoes 12-hour Jaw and Neck Surgery
NFL quarterback Hall of Famer Jim Kelly is recovering from almost 12 hours of “complicated” surgery for oral cancer in a hospital in New York City. Kelly, who spent the…
Seahawks Rumors: Mark Sanchez a Possibility for Team as Russell Wilson’s Backup
The Seattle Seahawks are reportedly considering former New York Jets starting quarterback Mark Sanchez as an option to back up Russell Wilson. On Tuesday, Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times…
NFL vows lowering helmet rule will be “a substantial change” to the sport
How big a deal is the new NFL rule outlawing lowering the head to initiate contact with the helmet? A very big deal. Although we’re still waiting on specific examples…
Head games: Rule confusion once again reigns in NFL’s unclear world
SportsPulse: NFL owners voted on Tuesday to overturn the league’s confusing catch rule, but will the new verbiage make a difference? USA TODAY Sports’ Mike Jones thinks so. ORLANDO —…
Texans history in 4th round of NFL Draft
Over the past few days, we’ve looked back at the Texans and what they’ve done in each round of the draft since 2002. Today the focus is on the…
Browns beware: Drafting twice in the top five has not led to success
Pat McManamon ESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Browns, Cleveland sports since 1998 Previously worked at Fox Sports Ohio, AOL Fanhouse, Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com Cleveland native, proud father of two daughters…
Piecing together a Matt Ryan deal: $100M guaranteed with no hometown discount
Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Bears for seven seasons at Chicago Tribune Also worked at Chicago Sun-Times, Fresno Bee Honorable mention, Football Writers Association of America for enterprise…
NFL needs to show what is and is not a penalty under new helmet rule
Before passing the new catch rule, the NFL provided specific examples of plays (such as the infamous Dez Bryant and Jesse James overturned catches) that would be officiated differently under…
Detroit Lions WR Golden Tate could be next in line for contract extension
ORLANDO — In his first two seasons as general manager, Bob Quinn has shown a propensity to get long-term deals done with his best players right before the start of the…
One Mistake Each NFL Team Must Avoid Making in the 2018 NFL Draft
There are two types of teams in the NFL—those with a franchise quarterback and those without. Since having a franchise signal-caller makes it easier for a team to be competitive,…
NFL’s New Targeting Rule Is Going to Be a Total Disaster
A former NFL veteran, a player respected by everyone, was asked about the league’s new rule. Is it, he was asked, as much of a potential disaster as I think…
Manziel works the media this time around, but will it work for him?
Four years ago, as Johnny Manziel entered the draft, he created a distinct “all about football” vibe, shunning all media requests as he focused on preparing for life in the…
First-ever NFL male cheerleaders to dance for Rams
For the first time, an NFL team will have men as part of its official spirit squad. Quinton Peron and Napoleon Jinnies, named to the Los Angeles Rams squad this…
Eric Reid: the man who knelt beside Kaepernick and is now out of a job
NFL coaches and owners love to talk about “character”, waving the word over their players as if almost nothing else matters. Quite a few, if you are former San Francisco…
NFL Draft Needs: Browns
Evan Silva (@EvanSilva) is the Senior Football Editor for Rotoworld’s NFL Page, and Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) leads Rotoworld’s college football and NFL draft coverage. Together, they’re breaking down every team’s…
Arrowheadlines: Chiefs will use 100 percent mobile ticketing soon
The latest Chiefs fans planning to attend games at Arrowhead Stadium in coming years need to get ready for a small bit of change, as team president Mark Donovan revealed…
Vidoe: Kyle Shanahan’s breakfast interview from the NFL annual meeting
What a difference a year makes. Of course you could exchange the word “year” for the word “quarterback” and it would mean the same thing for San Francisco 49ers head…
George Diaz: Goodell, NFL can’t dawdle on NFL anthem controversy
Imagine the NFL national-anthem controversy is a football in the hands of Commissioner Roger Goodell. Now imagine Goodell taking that football and punting it across the fancy hallways of the…
POLL: Should NFL reduce 10-second runoff rule to 7 seconds?
The NFL owners meetings are over and a set of new rules have been approved for the 2018 season. Not among those new rules is a change to the league’s…
Legal Sports Gambling is Coming, and the NFL Is Getting Ready to Capitalize (Of Course It Is)
The most compelling topic at the owners meetings in Orlando is one the league actively ignored for years but is now ready to embrace: betting on football Powered by WPeMatico
Zach Ertz had the perfect response to the new NFL catch rule
It’ll never not be a catch. By Josh Ellis Powered by WPeMatico
Why Anthony Hitchens will be sorely missed and a free agent LB that could be great fit for Cowboys
Would Kenny Vaccaro or NaVorro Bowman be a better addition for the Cowboys in your opinion? Kevin Sherrington: From what I understand, Vaccaro doesn’t really fit the Cowboys’ needs. He’s…
Kneeling with Kaepernick may be costing Reid
The market for Eric Reid has been non-existent, and some players are saying publicly that he’s being blacklisted for his support of Colin Kaepernick. Powered by WPeMatico
Nike, NFL Extend Partnership Through 2028
Nike Inc. and the NFL have agreed to extend their partnership for another eight years. Financial terms of the eight-year extension weren’t disclosed. Powered by WPeMatico
NFL Draft Needs: Bengals
Evan Silva (@EvanSilva) is the Senior Football Editor for Rotoworld’s NFL Page, and Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) leads Rotoworld’s college football and NFL draft coverage. Together, they’re breaking down every team’s…
The NFL’s Latest Safety Rule Could Be the Most Impactful Yet
The newest NFL rule is short and sweet. “It is a (15-yard) foul if a player lowers his head to initiate and make contact with his helmet against an opponent.”…
The next Chris Hogan? Mike Basile and Alex Thompson hoping to become next Monmouth players in NFL
Kevin Callahan can laugh about it now, the time not so long ago when his Monmouth University football program was anything but a destination for pro-football scouts in advance of the…
NFL finally changes definition of a “catch” that affected the Patriots in the Super Bowl
The NFL announced three rule changes and four bylaw amendments ahead of the 2018 season at this year’s annual meeting. Let’s break them down. Proposed by Competition Committee; Makes permanent…
Around SB Nation: What Other NFL Blogs Are Discussing
AFC EAST: James White now the last pick remaining from Patriots’ 2014 draft class – Pats Pulpit With Cameron Fleming’s free-agent exit, New England’s nine-man draft class of 2014 is…
George Diaz: NFL catch rule change a mea culpa few years too late
The NFL would like to issue an apology to Dez Bryant. You too, Jesse James. Consider this an official memo from commissioner Roger Goodell, under the heading “My Bad.” Bryant…
NFL to investigate Bennett assault charge
As Michael Bennett’s potential trial on an assault charge moves forward in Houston, the league will begin investigating the Eagles defensive end. Powered by WPeMatico
NFL extends uniform, apparel contract with Nike
The National Football league and Nike announced an eight-year extension of their agreement for the company to serve as the official supplier of uniforms and apparel on Tuesday. “Nike has…
NFL allows Rams to increase debt limit on stadium; Cost of project estimated at $5 billion
The NFL on Tuesday approved a waiver to increase the Rams’ debt limit on their state of the art Inglewood stadium project, which is scheduled to open in 2020 as the home…
The top 5 players Cowboys regret passing on in 2010 draft, including two elite TEs and Antonio Brown
The Cowboys, like everyone else, live with regret. We take a look at the players they probably wish they hadn’t passed on in recent drafts. Here is the 2010 edition…
Seahawks GM John Schneider talks about the ‘break up of the band’
NFL Network’s Steve Wyche sits down with Seattle Seahawks Executive VP/GM John Schneider and talks about their decision to trade Richard Sherman and Michael Bennett this off season, Powered by…
NFL owners toughen helmet hit penalty, clarify catch rule
NFL team owners voted Tuesday to make it illegal for players to lower their heads and initiate contact with the helmet and clarified the league’s “catch” rule, better defining receptions….
Jon Gruden ‘Surprised’ Colin Kaepernick Still Not On NFL Roster
Colin Kaepernick remains a free agent, but Jon Gruden doesn’t think he will be unemployed much longer. The Oakland Raiders head coach was asked about Kaepernick’s situation Tuesday, and he…
Judy Battista: New York Jets did not contact New York Giants about trading up to No. 2 before making deal with Indianapolis Colts
NFL Network’s Gregg Rosenthal, Judy Battista and Steve Wyche talk about the New York Jets not talking with the New York Giants about trading up to the No. 2 pick…
Titans agree to terms with QB Gabbert, lineman Su’a-Filo
The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms on deals with quarterback Blaine Gabbert and offensive lineman Xavier Su’a-Filo. The 28-year-old Gabbert is expected to replace Matt Cassel as Marcus Mariota’s…
NFL approves Broncos’ rule proposal for trading players on injured reserve
In addition to simplifying the catch rule, the NFL adopted six other rule changes on Tuesday, included one proposed by the Denver Broncos. Under Article XVII, Section 17.16, clubs were previously…
