List/Grid Monthly Archives: April 2020
Bills coach Sean McDermott buoyed by offseason upgrades
Sean McDermott didn’t mind being put on the spot when asked whether the Buffalo Bills have a roster that’s built to win now. “You’re beautiful, man,” McDermott said, referring to…
Broncos’ Von Miller says he’s recovered from COVID-19
Denver Broncos star linebacker Von Miller tweeted Thursday night that he tested negative for the coronavirus two weeks after announcing he had been diagnosed with COVID-19. Im ‘negative’ for Covid-19,”…
A’Shawn Robinson makes Rams’ interior defensive line scary deep
New addition A’Shawn Robinson was supposed to be a Michael Brockers replacement, but now that he has returned the Rams are scary deep in middle of defensive line. Powered by…
NFL plans full season; being “deliberate, reasonable”
The NFL is planning to play a full season though it’s uncertain what that will look like. League spokesman Brian McCarthy said Thursday that since January the 2020 schedule was…
Broncos star Von Miller announces he has recovered after coronavirus diagnosis
Von Miller was the second player in the league to reveal that he had tested positive for the coronavirus less than two weeks ago. Powered by WPeMatico
GM: Seahawks LB K.J. Wright had offseason shoulder surgery
Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider said starting linebacker K.J. Wright underwent offseason shoulder surgery and is unsure of the timeline of when he’ll be healthy. Schneider declined to discuss…
Big changes in AFC East, but Belichick the constant for Pats
You know, when Buffalo, Miami or the New York Jets (finally) step up and (finally) overtake New England for supremacy in the AFC East – something the Patriots have had…
Robinson still excited about Rams role after Brockers stays
A’Shawn Robinson eagerly agreed to join the Los Angeles Rams as a free agent last month, thinking he was replacing Michael Brockers as the run-stopping heart of the defensive line…
Did Sean Payton burn a draft pick just to spite the Panthers?
NFC South beef is real. And it’s spectacular. Powered by WPeMatico
WR Marqise Lee tops list of Patriots’ 8 free agent signings
BOSTON (AP) — Marqise Lee hopes to revive an injury-plagued career at his latest NFL stop in New England. Powered by WPeMatico
Raiders re-sign wide receiver De’Mornay Pierson-El
The Las Vegas Raiders re-signed free agent wide receiver De’Mornay Pierson-El on Thursday. Powered by WPeMatico
Running backs top fantasy football 2020 rookie dynasty mock draft
Another NFL Draft is in the books, which means another round of rookie dynasty drafts is on deck. Let’s mock a few rounds. Powered by WPeMatico
Trent Williams feels rejuvenated by trade to 49ers
After spending all last season on the sideline in a dispute with management in Washington, Trent Williams couldn’t have scripted a much better outcome to this saga. Williams left what…
ESPN names Phil Dean new “Monday Night Football” producer
ESPN has named Phil Dean as its new producer for “Monday Night Football” beginning with the upcoming season. Dean will work alongside Jimmy Platt, who was named MNF’s new director…
AP Source: Chargers hiring Hamilton as quarterbacks coach
The Los Angeles Chargers are hiring Pep Hamilton as quarterbacks coach, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke Thursday on condition of anonymity because…
Former NFL 1st-round pick Charlton released by Dolphins
MIAMI (AP) — Former NFL first-round draft pick Taco Charlton was released Thursday by the Miami Dolphins. Powered by WPeMatico
What will the Lions’ fantasy backfield look like with D’Andre Swift?
Yahoo Fantasy experts Liz Loza and Matt Harmon look at the Lions’ addition of the former Georgia running back in the 2020 NFL Draft and how it will affect last…
KC uses 5th-year option on Mahomes, works on long-term deal
The Kansas City Chiefs insist Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes will play for them for the foreseeable future. The Chiefs exercised their fifth-year option on their star quarterback on Thursday,…
Was The 2020 Offensive Line Draft Class The Best Michigan Had Ever Seen?
The Michigan Wolverines’ football team saw four of its offensive linemen come off the board in this past weekend’s NFL draft (center Cesar Ruiz, left guard Ben Bredeson, right guard…
NFC East has a new look but success may be slow to achieve
The NFL’s worst division has plenty of new kids – and coaches – on the block. After combining for only 24 wins last season, the NFC East got three new…
Correction: Dolphins-Navy’s Perry story
MIAMI (AP) — In a story April 29, 2020, about Miami Dolphins draft pick Malcolm Perry, The Associated Press erroneously reported how many years of active duty Perry will owe…
Which rookie WR would you rather draft in fantasy football: Denzel Mims, Jerry Jeudy, or Henry Ruggs III?
Would you rather draft this fantasy football season: Jerry Jeudy, Henry Ruggs III, or Denzel Mims? Powered by WPeMatico
Chargers exercise fifth-year option on receiver Mike Williams
Chargers exercise fifth-year option on receiver Mike Williams. Coming off a 1,000-yard season, he has a guaranteed base salary of $3.1 million Powered by WPeMatico
Bengals release QB Dalton, clear way for Burrow to lead
The Bengals cleared the way for Joe Burrow to lead the team by releasing quarterback Andy Dalton, who holds several of the franchise’s passing records but couldn’t lead Cincinnati deep…
Herm Edwards sees wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk as a great fit for the 49ers: ‘He kept growing on them’
Pac-12 Networks’ Yogi Roth learns about ASU head coach Herm Edwards’ personal connection to 49ers General Manager John Lynch, who drafted his star wide receiver, Brandon Aiyuk, with the 25th…
Giants pick up fifth-year options on Engram, Peppers
The New York Giants have picked up the fifth-year options for tight end Evan Engram and safety Jabrill Peppers. NFL teams are permitted to exercise the fifth-year option on first-round…
Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka headline Mario tennis tournament with Ryan Tannehill, DeAndre Hopkins
The double tournament pairs eight tennis stars with celebrities. Powered by WPeMatico
The Jay Cutler-Kristin Cavallari divorce is already getting messy over finances
Kristin Cavallari is accusing husband Jay Cutler of withholding money from her in newly filed divorce documents. Powered by WPeMatico
Nothing could be finer: Willis retired in his prime
Seven-time Pro Bowl LB Patrick Willis left the 49ers right after his 30th birthday. Here’s why he has no regrets about his decision to walk away from over $21M. Powered…
Notre Dame Rookie Receiver Standards In NFL
Overshadowed by top target Equanimeous St. Brown were sophomore Miles Boykin and freshman Chase Claypool. Boykin was redshirted as a freshman the year prior, and then as a 2016 sophomore…
Report: Chiefs CB Bashaud Breeland arrested on alcohol, marijuana charges
Breeland was leading the Chiefs in tackles in Super Bowl LIV less than three months ago. Powered by WPeMatico
Josh Reynolds flashing ‘legit juice’ on the deep ball made Brandin Cooks expendable for Rams
Rams coach Sean McVay says the team wouldn’t have moved on from Brandin Cooks if it didn’t believe Josh Reynolds could be a dynamic deep-ball threat. Powered by WPeMatico
NCAA prepares to allow student athletes to be paid
Could this change the game? Former NFL player Chris Valletta and sports reporter Jason Page weigh in. Powered by WPeMatico
NCAA prepares to allow student athletes to be paid
Could this change the game? Former NFL player Chris Valletta and sports reporter Jason Page weigh in. Powered by WPeMatico
Blowin’ Smoke Presented by Weston Tobacco
Gabe DeArmond and Mitchell Forde will make five predictions almost sure to go wrong every week in this space. Weston Tobacco is an iconic family owned shop located in Weston,…
Which rookie quarterback will be the most effective in 2020?
Yahoo Sports NFL Podcast hosts Terez Paylor and Charles Robinson are joined by Senior College Football Writer Pete Thamel and NFL Draft Expert Eric Edholm to debate which QB in…
Ex-Jaguars LB Smith charged with sexual activity with minor
Former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith was arrested Wednesday on a charge of having sexual activity with a minor. The 29-year-old Smith was booked into the Duval County Jail around…
Justin Herbert’s game plan for life has long impressed Chargers
While in grade school, Justin Herbert filled out questionnaires saying he wanted to live in Los Angeles and his favorite team was the Chargers. Powered by WPeMatico
Buccaneers exercise fifth-year option on TE O.J. Howard
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have picked up the fifth-year option on the contract tight end O.J. Howard signed as a rookie in 2017. The move Wednesday came a week after…
Bears sign WR-return specialist Trevor Davis
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears signed wide receiver and return specialist Trevor Davis. Powered by WPeMatico
Chargers TE Henry optimistic extension can be reached
Hunter Henry has already signed his franchise tag with the Los Angeles Chargers and the tight end remains optimistic that a long-term extension can still be reached. Henry said during…
Boston mayor said he wouldn’t have kicked Tom Brady out of a public park like Tampa’s did
“I probably maybe would have looked the other way on that one.” Powered by WPeMatico
Report: Clay Matthews looks to NFLPA to collect $2M from Rams
Clay Matthews is not satisfied with the Rams’ response to his demand to be paid. Powered by WPeMatico
Bills sign son of former Dolphins linebacker Bryan Cox
Bryan Cox Jr. acknowledged his father enjoyed playing the villain when it came to antagonizing opponents, the Buffalo Bills in particular. ”Honestly, that happened so long ago, it has nothing…
Former Giants receiver Victor Cruz still haunted by infamous 2017 Miami boat trip photo
“The fact that we lost left a bad taste in everybody’s mouth.” Powered by WPeMatico
Fantasy football take your pick: Mims, Jeudy or Ruggs?
Yahoo Fantasy’s Liz Loza and Matt Harmon take a look at the three rookie wideouts and weigh in on who they’d prefer with their new teams. Subscribe to the Yahoo…
Adam Vinatieri, 47 years young, says he’s unsure if he’ll be ready for NFL season due to quarantine
The free agent kicker is currently rehabbing from knee surgery. Powered by WPeMatico
Winston: Pursuit of Saints back-up role a sign of maturity
The reeducation of Jameis Winston is beginning with the New Orleans Saints. For now, the 2013 Heisman Trophy winner, 2015 top NFL draft choice and mercurial five-year starting quarterback for…
Seahawks’ biggest offseason makeover is on offensive line
When the Seattle Seahawks finally take the field again, their offensive line will look nothing like it did a year ago after the team used a flurry of free agent…
Favre: Rodgers ‘surprised’ by Packers’ decision to take Love
Former Packers quarterback Brett Favre says Aaron Rodgers was surprised by Green Bay’s decision to draft a quarterback in the first round. “I’m not going to talk about all that…
Packers announce signings of 15 undrafted free agents
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — After not drafting a single wide receiver last week, the Green Bay Packers have included Michigan State wideout Darrell Stewart among their 15 undrafted free-agent…
Georgia’s LB Tae Crowder happy to be drafted, Mr. Irrelevant
Tae Crowder is going to have to settle for being Mr. Irrelevant without the frills for now. To be honest, the Georgia linebacker is just happy he was picked by…
Favre says Packers ‘burned a bridge’ with Aaron Rodgers in NFL draft
* Team did not draft wide receiver to help their quarterback * Green Bay also moved up to draft QB Jordan Love in first-roundBrett Favre says he believes the Green…
Goodell reduces salary to $0, NFL workers taking pay cuts
Commissioner Roger Goodell has reduced his salary to $0 and other NFL employees will be taking pay cuts or furloughs due to the coronavirus pandemic. Powered by WPeMatico
Colts sign 2nd kicker as Vinatieri recovers from knee injury
The Indianapolis Colts now have two kickers under contract for next season while the NFL’s career scoring leader, Adam Vinatieri, remains a free agent. On Wednesday, team officials announced they…
Ravens exercise 5th-year option on All-Pro CB Humphrey
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have exercised the fifth-year option on All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey, keeping him under contract through 2021. Powered by WPeMatico
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell won’t get paid while coronavirus cutbacks are in place
As part of coronavirus-related cutbacks, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is cutting his salary by 100% until normal operations resume. Powered by WPeMatico
Falcons won’t commit to DE Takk McKinley past 2020 season
The Atlanta Falcons say they are taking a “wait-and-see approach” with defensive end Takk McKinley’s future with the team. The Falcons say they are declining their fifth-year option with McKinley…
Cowboys agree to terms with veteran free agent CB Worley
The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms with veteran cornerback Daryl Worley on a free agent deal after the team selected two cornerbacks in last week’s NFL draft. Worley spent…
NFL renews Thursday night streaming deal with Amazon
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has renewed its streaming deal with Amazon for Thursday night games for three years. Powered by WPeMatico
2020 Fantasy Football Quarterback Landscaping: Paying up for Lamar, or picking the field?
The 2020 NFL Draft is in the books. It’s time to survey the fantasy landscape as it stands today. Scott Pianowski kicks things off with the quarterbacks. Powered by WPeMatico
The Packers Called Jon Runyan On Draft Day … And He Declined Their Call?
Runyan recaps a hilarious story of how he accidentally declined the Packers’ call when they contacted him on Saturday. Powered by WPeMatico
Rivalry forever: Ohio State takes Michigan man Tom Brady’s ‘Let’s go Bucs’ and twists it around
Nice troll, Ohio State. Powered by WPeMatico
Record-setting Navy QB Perry will get NFL shot with Dolphins
As Malcolm Perry started his senior year last fall, he knew the Marine Corps was in his future. Then the Midshipmen started 7-1, with Perry rushing for 16 touchdowns, and…
2021 NFL draft top prospects to watch
Yahoo Sports’ Eric Edholm runs through some notable names of players who could find their names called early next April. Powered by WPeMatico
Seahawks DT Jarran Reed sold No. 90 to Jadeveon Clowney, then took it back for free a year later
Jarran Reed made out pretty well with his number sale. Powered by WPeMatico
AFC South adds pass-rushing skill to already-loaded division
The division that led the AFC in sacks in 2019 might be even tougher to block next season. Every team from the South made at least one major move along…
Brees, Brady give ‘Quarterback South’ top 2 all-time passers
ATLANTA (AP) — Dan Quinn says the NFC South has earned a new moniker. Powered by WPeMatico
What They’re Saying: Special Teams Could Be Glasgow’s Key To NFL Longevity
Michigan Wolverines football linebacker Jordan Glasgow went to the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round. Powered by WPeMatico
There’s more to 2021 draft class than Lawrence
Trevor Lawrence is the headliner of the 2021 NFL draft class, but there’s another QB worth watching and a wide receiver crop that may rival this year’s group. Powered by…
What They’re Saying About ‘Versatile’ Safety Josh Metellus To The Vikings
In the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings took Michigan safety Josh Metellus. Here’s a look around the country at what they’re saying about Metellus to…
Amazon ups its NFL play with new streaming pact and exclusive game
Amazon has a new three-year deal to stream the NFL’s “Thursday Night Football” telecasts, which includes the rights to an exclusive game in the 2020 season. Powered by WPeMatico
NFL Quarterback Alex Smith Gives Tour Of Mangled Leg After 17 Surgeries (GRAPHIC VIDEO)
And get this: Smith says in an upcoming ESPN documentary that he hopes to play again. Powered by WPeMatico
Jameis Winston to the Saints is a win-win – but will it work?
Yahoo Sports’ Terez Paylor and Charles Robinson dive into New Orleans’ decision to sign the former number one overall pick – and what it means for Taysom Hill, who just…
With draft over, Chargers must tackle left side of offensive line
The Chargers had a productive free-agency period and draft over the weekend, but the question about who starts at left tackle is still unanswered. Powered by WPeMatico
Which NFL rookies will make the biggest impact on defense in 2020?
Yahoo Sports’ Senior NFL Writer Frank Schwab names three recent draft picks that he believes will have dominant defensive seasons. Powered by WPeMatico
College Podcast: Biggest CFB underachievers, Tennessee beer bandits
Luckily for you, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel, and SI’s Pat Forde didn’t take a 48 hour Las Vegas vacation…the guys kick off this podcast with a recap of the latest…
NFL makes history with virtual draft
2020 NFL draft smashes ratings; reaction from Jack Brewer, former NFL player and CEO of the Brewer Group, Devon Still, former NFL defensive lineman and author, and Ron Johnson, former…
For the Chargers and Rams, the NFL’s first virtual draft was a game changer
The coronavirus forced the NFL to hold the draft virtually, but the Chargers and Rams were impressed with how smoothly everything unfolded. Powered by WPeMatico
Report: Kristin Cavallari says she and Jay Cutler separated the day their possibly forced Bahamas isolation ended
Three weeks in the Bahamas might not have been as fun as it usually sounds. Powered by WPeMatico
Senior Bowl was added personal touch for NFL scouts
NFL teams didn’t know when they left the Senior Bowl in January that they wouldn’t get all that much more time with prospects before the draft. The in-person scrutiny at…
Fantasy Football Podcast: Second Round Recap — RBBCs galore and GB, wtf
What did you think of the 2020 NFL draft? Liz Loza and Matt Harmon recap all the action on the latest fantasy football podcast. Powered by WPeMatico
Fantasy Football Podcast: Second Round Recap — RBBCs galore and GB, wtf
What did you think of the 2020 NFL draft? Liz Loza and Matt Harmon recap all the action on the latest fantasy football podcast. Powered by WPeMatico
Dr. Anthony Fauci says some leagues might have to skip season due to coronavirus pandemic
The NBA, NHL and MLB have all suspended their seasons. Returning to action will require widespread testing. Powered by WPeMatico
Dr. Anthony Fauci says some leagues might have to skip season due to coronavirus pandemic
The NBA, NHL and MLB have all suspended their seasons. Returning to action will require widespread testing. Powered by WPeMatico
Report: Chiefs CB Bashaud Breeland arrested on alcohol, marijuana charges
Breeland was leading the Chiefs in tackles in Super Bowl LIV less than three months ago. Powered by WPeMatico
Will Titans regret not going after Tom Brady?
There were rumors Tennessee would pursue the legendary QB in free agency. Instead, it went all-in on Ryan Tannehill, who now needs to prove last season wasn’t a fluke. Powered…
Josh Reynolds flashing ‘legit juice’ on the deep ball made Brandin Cooks expendable for Rams
Rams coach Sean McVay says the team wouldn’t have moved on from Brandin Cooks if it didn’t believe Josh Reynolds could be a dynamic deep-ball threat. Powered by WPeMatico
Joe Staley ‘overwhelmed’ by tributes post retirement
When Joe Staley announced his retirement following a stellar 13-year career in San Francisco, he was taken aback by the tributes that poured in from former 49ers teammates, coaches and…
Saints agree to terms with QB Winston on one-year contract
The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with unrestricted free agent quarterback Jameis Winston. Winston, the first overall pick in the 2015 draft, will serve…
Harland Svare, ex-Giant and Rams, Chargers coach, dies at 89
Harland Svare, a starting linebacker on the New York Giants’ 1956 NFL championship team and later the team’s defensive coach while still a player, has died. For many years, Svare…
Vikings CB Gladney a confident fit with tough-loving Zimmer
The Minnesota Vikings targeted cornerback Jeff Gladney in the first round of the NFL draft last week, desiring his spunk and speed for a critical position. When Gladney answered the…
Mad Bets: How the NFL Draft impacted Super Bowl odds
The Green Bay Packers saw their Super Bowl odds take a dive after the NFL Draft, but they weren’t the only ones. Powered by WPeMatico
Giants claim player, waive six others in post-draft moves
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have claimed former Miami Dolphins safety Monte Hartage off waivers. Powered by WPeMatico
Which NFL rookies will make the biggest impact on offense in 2020?
Yahoo Sports’ Senior NFL Writer Frank Schwab names three recent draft picks he believes will have dominant offensive seasons. Powered by WPeMatico
15 Years Later, Brian Kelly’s Memories Of Joe Staley Still Stand Out
Mike McGlinchey, the offensive line recruit he came to see play basketball for an initial impression, dabbled as a tight end and was successful in his hardwood side hustle. An…
Roy Williams: Michael Jordan ran a Calvin Johnson-esque 4.38 40-yard dash at UNC
Michael Jordan was pretty athletic back in the day. Powered by WPeMatico
Titans lean on core from AFC title loss in new offseason
The Tennessee Titans know every season means starting over no matter how the previous one ended. Eight starters are back on defense, nine with cornerback Malcolm Butler returning from injured…
New Raiders stadium records 7 cases of COVID-19 on construction site
As workers fall ill and Las Vegas sits still, construction continues as Allegiant Stadium. Powered by WPeMatico
Chiefs released longest-tenured player, punter Dustin Colquitt, after 15 years
Dustin Colquitt was the only member of the Chiefs last season who had been on the team before Andy Reid took over as head coach. Powered by WPeMatico
