The NFL’s 32 owners approved one of the most dramatic rule changes in league history this week when they voted through the new kickoff rule. Although the proposal ended up getting approved, it wasn’t done unanimously. The final voting tally for the rule was 29-3. So who were the three teams that voted against it? Glad you asked. Let’s take …
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Jets Owner Lambastes NFL Network Over ‘Irresponsible Report’
It’s not often that an NFL team owner would lash out at a league-owned property, but that’s what New York Jets owner Woody Johnson did on Thursday. The Johnson family scion issued a fiery response over a report in an NFL Network podcast that claimed he got into a heated argument in public with head coach Robert Saleh at the …
Read More »Saquon Barkley was eyeing this NFL team before eventually signing with the Eagles in free agency
The Philadelphia Eagles made one of the biggest signings of free agency this year when they added Saquon Barkley, but it’s a signing that might not have happened if the running back had ended up landing with the one team he was eyeing just before free agency started. During an interview with Travis and Jason Kelce on the latest episode …
Read More »Armstead felt ‘extremely disrespected’ by 49ers’ final contract offer
Armstead felt ‘extremely disrespected’ by 49ers’ final contract offer originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Although defensive tackle Arik Armstead said he feels no animosity toward the 49ers organization, he made it clear that the team’s final contract offer to him was an insult. “I did feel extremely disrespected,” Armstead said on a clip from his podcast, “Third and …
Read More »Jets owner Woody Johnson slams NFL-owned media outlet for ‘false’ report of argument with coach Robert Saleh
USATSI The New York Jets avoided potential off-field drama this week when star quarterback Aaron Rodgers wasn’t selected as a 2024 U.S. vice presidential candidate, despite drawing one politician’s interest. Now, they’re trying to squash another off-field storyline, with team owner Woody Johnson on Thursday slamming a report from NFL Media over an alleged “heated argument” he had with Jets …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: Bucky Brooks’ favorite prospects at each position
During the pre-draft process, scouts evaluate hundreds of prospects, but a handful become their favorites. The “pet cats” might not rank as blue-chip prospects, but something about their respective games will enable them to flourish at the next level regardless of their draft status. After closely examining the 2024 NFL Draft class, I have collected a few “pet cats” along …
Read More »North Carolina pro day takeaways: What we learned as Drake Maye works out in front of NFL teams
It was Drake Maye’s turn to put the cherry on top of his pre-draft process, as he threw to a litany of former Tar Heels receivers at the North Carolina pro day on Thursday in front of a drove of NFL evaluators and media members. The big-bodied passer threw 70 passes during his throwing session, and while he started with …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft steals: Our top 5 diamonds in the rough
How many quarterbacks will be selected in the top five? Could three wide receivers be taken in the top 10? Where does Georgia tight end Brock Bowers fit best? These are among a host of questions being asked ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. Here’s one more: Who are the under-the-radar prospects poised to be draft steals? On the latest …
Read More »Commanders agree to terms with Olamide Zaccheaus
Receiver Olamide Zaccheaus is headed to a different team in the NFC East. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Zaccheaus has agreed to terms with the Commanders. Zaccheaus spent last season with the Eagles. He appeared in all 17 games with one start, playing 41 percent of the team’s offensive snaps and 25 percent of special teams snaps. He finished …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: Jayden Daniels reveals his thoughts on possibly playing in Tom Brady’s shadow with Patriots
USATSI Jayden Daniels met with the New England Patriots after LSU’s Pro Day, reinforcing the possibility of a draft-day team-up between the two sides. And the soon-to-be-rookie quarterback has no fear of following in the footsteps of future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady, telling reporters this week he’s “ready for anything,” even a potential high-pressure role in New England. …
Read More »Chiefs agree to terms with rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit, who ran a 4.3 40-yard dash last week, per report
Getty Images The reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs are adding an intriguing new weapon, as they have agreed to terms with former European rugby standout Louis Rees-Zammit, per ESPN. In January, Rees-Zammit announced he was leaving rugby to pursue an NFL career. Now, he lands with the best head coach and best quarterback in the game. Rees-Zammit, who …
Read More »DeAndre Hopkins says ‘the sky is the limit’ for Titans with Calvin Ridley
Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan is looking forward to moving newly signed wideout Calvin Ridley around the offense in order to take fully advantage of his talents, and veteran receiver DeAndre Hopkins is on board with that plan. Hopkins, who also shares Ridley’s ability to play multiple spots, believes the two of them paired together will elevate Tennessee’s offense …
Read More »Panthers’ Adam Thielen on Bryce Young: ‘Everything was stacked against him’
Bryce Young’s 2023 rookie campaign left much to be desired for the Carolina Panthers, but the quarterback’s top wide receiver, Adam Thielen, still saw promise in the young signal-caller. “I think everything was stacked against him last year, unfortunately,” Thielen said about Young on Wednesday’s edition of “Good Morning Football.” “And I’m not gonna get into detail as to why …
Read More »Special teams standout Cody Davis retires after 11 seasons
Patriots core special teams player Cody Davis is calling it a career after 11 NFL seasons. Davis, 34, announced his retirement on social media. “I am officially retiring from the NFL,” Davis wrote. “I am eternally thankful for this football journey and what it has meant to me and my family.” He spent the past four seasons with the Patriots, …
Read More »Josh Harris reacts to Commanders voted last in NFLPA report card: ‘I’m not an F-minus guy’
The Washington Commanders came in last place in the NFL Player Association’s 2024 report card and the spot is not somewhere owner Josh Harris plans to stay. Harris bought the team from Dan Snyder last season, but was unable to make a significant improvement from the 2023 report card grades. This year, Commanders received an F- in “treatment of families,” …
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