NFL Football News 99

The Bears are scheduled to play their first preseason game on August 15 against the Browns and head coach Matt Nagy is planning a different approach to that game than last year’s exhibition contests. Nagy rested first-team players during the preseason, but said during a recent appearance on The Waddle and Silvy Show that the […]

The Bears’ quarterback competition won’t begin until on-field work commences. Bears coach Matt Ngay reiterated Wednesday that the battle between Mitchell Trubisky and Nick Foles won’t play out over Zoom. Nagy joined The Rich Eisen Show on NBC Sports Network and the quarterback job was a big topic, of course. Nagy understands “the big question” […]

The NFL, still smarting from last year’s pass interference replay-review debacle, has no desire to tempt fate again with another device aimed at fixing the mistakes of on-field officials — especially since this year’s primary option would be far more expensive. The withdrawal of the proposals that would have created a “Sky Judge” (the league […]

A Broward County judge granted a motion filed by Deandre Baker‘s legal team to have him turn in his gun to his attorney rather than to Florida police, Zack Rosenblatt of NJ.com reports. As a condition of his release on $200,000 bond, the Giants cornerback was ordered to hand over his licensed firearm to the […]

The Giants’ virtual offseason program is set to continue without the participation of cornerback Deandre Baker. Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports that the Giants have told Baker to stay away from the team’s meetings for the time being. The 2019 first-round pick has been advised to focus on his legal issues […]

No NFL teams have been able to work with their rookies in person this offseason and there’s been a lot of discussion about the impact that will have on how prepared those players are when it comes time to play ball. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin shared some of his thoughts on that question in […]

As James Harrison’ agent tries to put the toothpaste back in the tube, Harrison has dropped a bowling ball on it. In an Instragram post addressing the reaction to Harrison’s claim that Steelers coach Mike Tomlin gave Harrison “an envelope” after Harrison was fined $75,000 for an illegal hit in 2010, Harrison angrily pushes back […]

Dwayne Haskins has spent the offseason throwing with Terry McLaurin and Kelvin Harmon and recently with free agent Antonio Brown. The Washington quarterback is trying to build on what he accomplished at the end of last season. Haskins went 2-5 as the team’s starter his rookie season, throwing seven touchdowns and seven interceptions. But in […]

With uncertainty about when or whether teams will be able to work together prior to training camps, more quarterbacks are arranging their own workouts. According to Jeff Zrebiec of TheAthletic.com, Ravens wideout Miles Boykin said he was going to South Florida next week, to work out with quarterback Lamar Jackson and others. Boykin has been […]

The Hall of Fame running back who helped get a Rams coach fired in late 2016 has something to say about his former team’s new look. And Eric Dickerson doesn’t like it. Appearing on AM570, via CBSSports.com, Dickerson apparently tried to be diplomatic. It didn’t last long. “I’ll say this, the colors are not bad,” […]

Good news: The Rams have finally unveiled their new uniforms. Bad news: The Rams have finally unveiled their new uniforms. As expected, the iconic design on the helmet has been adjusted, with lines and shading and something other than the continuous solid horn dominating the helmet. The uniforms can be seen at RamsNewLook.com, a destination […]

A day after they turned themselves in to authorities in Florida, Giants cornerback Deandre Baker and Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar have had a bail hearing. Via Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com, a judge set Baker’s bail at $200,000. Dunbar’s bail is $100,000. Prosecutors asked that both players be held without bond. The judge used a simple […]

In response to former Steelers linebacker James Harrison’s claim that Steelers coach Mike Tomlin gave Harrison “an envelope” after a $75,000 fine in 2010, the NFL has said “no comment,” Steelers president Art Rooney II has issued a statement denying the contention, and Harrison’s agent has tried to scrape toothpaste back into the tube. So […]

With gamblers able to bet the over or under on projected team win totals for 2020, bettors don’t believe in the ability of two specific teams of beat their numbers. According to the William Hill Sports Book, 83 percent of the action on the Rams’ projected win total has landed under 8.5. The Ravens are […]

The Panthers released Cam Newton on March 24. Since then, the Chargers have filled their quarterback vacancy by drafting Justin Herbert, and the Patriots have made it fairly clear by standing pat that they are ready to see what Jarrett Stidham can do. So where does that leave Newton? For now, he’s still a free […]

Free agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney apparently doesn’t want to go to Cleveland. The Browns made an aggressive offer to Clowney, who balked at going to Cleveland, Adam Schefter said today on ESPN Radio in Cleveland. According to Schefter, the offer the Browns made was clearly the best Clowney has received, but he didn’t bite. […]

The new NFL stadium in Inglewood was supposed to open in July, with a Taylor Swift concert. That event has been postponed. The first football game to be played there has not. The Rams announced on Wednesday their preseason schedule, which begins with an unofficial christening of SoFi Stadium on Friday, August 14. That night, […]

Jerick McKinnon feels good about where he is in his rehab. His right knee, twice surgically repaired, also feels good. But the 49ers running back expects to know more soon after workouts with Adrian Peterson at Peterson’s gym in Houston. “I feel like it’s my last test to really see how it feels,” McKinnon told […]

Saints defensive coordinator Dennis Allen hasn’t had to do a lot of teaching this offseason. The team has only parted ways with two of their starters from their final game of last season and they’ve had many of those starters on hand for multiple seasons, which has allowed Allen time to focus on other matters […]

Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar has turned himself in to authorities in Florida, two days after the issuance of an arrest warrant charging him with armed robbery and aggravated assault. Dunbar’s lawyer, who has extended the all-time record of claiming that his client didn’t do it, announced the move on social media — repeatedly spelling Dunbar’s […]

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf cleared the way for professional sports teams in the state to return, Mike Kaye of NJ.com reports. Wolf issued a “Green Phase Order” on Wednesday, which includes the resumption of pro sports, pending a COVID-19 safety plan. Fans, though, are not yet allowed to attend sporting events. “Professional sports, defined as […]

Robert Quinn, playing opposite DeMarcus Lawrence, led the Cowboys in sacks last season with 11.5. Quinn signed with the Bears in free agency, leaving a hole. The Cowboys have filled it by signing Aldon Smith while hoping NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reinstates Randy Gregory. Goodell recently gave Smith the approval to return from his suspension. […]

The Titans have been mentioned as a potential landing spot for Jadeveon Clowney. But if for some reason they aren’t able to reel him in, there will be even more pressure on Vic Beasley. The Titans signed the former Falcons first-rounder during free agency, and without draft additions to their pass rush, they’ll be counting […]

The Falcons were encouraged by the work kicker Younghoe Koo did after his midseason arrival last year, but they’re bringing in competition for him anyway. Of course, with team facilities closed, they can’t really bring in the clown car of kickers for tryouts, and honestly there’s not much of a rush since they won’t be […]

The Lions can’t do any hands on coaching with first-rounder Jeff Okudah (or any other players) at the moment. So they’re hoping that some familiarity with his college position coach pays off. Via Tim Twentyman of the team’s official website, Lions coach Matt Patricia mentioned that he’s friends with former Ohio State secondary coach Jeff […]

Linebacker B.J. Goodson started nine of the 15 games he played for the Packers last season, which was enough for the Browns to offer him a one-year, $2.4 million deal to come to Cleveland this season. The Browns had a hole open in the middle of their defense when linebacker Joe Schobert left for the […]

Immediately after the 2019 season, Baker Mayfield vowed to talk less this season. He has done just that this offseason and reiterated Wednesday that his play will do his talking for him in 2020. “There’s no need to be talking about it,” Mayfield told beat reporters in a conference call, via Mary Kay Cabot of […]

Yet another Packers player who wants to finish his career in Green Bay watched the team draft his possible replacement. Aaron Jones, however, may get to. According to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com, the agent for the Packers running back said he’s talked to the team about an extension for Jones, who is entering the final […]

There were a pair of proposals to add an eighth official with access to video and the ability to communicate with on-field officials this offseason, but neither of them is going to be adopted in a vote of NFL team owners. Neither of the proposals will even be voted on during Thursday’s remote league meeting. […]

Marqise Lee believes he needs only one thing to happen to have a big season: Stay healthy. He did that in 2017, catching 56 passes for 702 yards and three touchdowns. It earned him a four-year, $38 million extension with the Jaguars. Lee, though, has played only 111 total snaps in six games and made […]

Despite the increased talk around the NFL that the Patriots are satisfied heading into the season with Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer as their quarterbacks, Cam Newton‘s name keeps coming up. The betting odds at Draft Kings still have the Patriots as the team most likely to end up with Newton for the 2020 season. […]

NFL owners will vote on a proposed rule change this week that would allow teams to try an alternative to onside kicks at the end of games. They’d run a fourth-and-15 play from their own 25 and retain possession of the ball if they were able to convert it. The impetus for the move, as […]

The attorney for Giants cornerback Deandre Baker says Baker surrendered to police on Saturday morning in connection with felony charges arising from alleged involvement in an armed robbery. “Reports are correct that Deandre turned himself in this morning,” attorney Bradford Cohen wrote on Instagram. “I am a believer in the system and that if everything […]

The Jets placed wide receiver Quincy Enunwa on the reserve/physically unable to perform list earlier this month and the move leaves him ineligible to play during the 2020 season. A neck injury was the reason why Enunwa landed on the list and that’s the same reason he missed all of the 2017 season and all […]

The Titans have agreed to a contract with another member of their 2020 draft class. The team announced that they’ve agreed to terms with seventh-round defensive back Chris Jackson. They also announced their previously reported agreement with fifth-round defensive lineman Larrell Murchison. Jackson started 48 games at Marshall and saw most of his time at […]

Washington wide receiver Cody Latimer appeared at a court hearing on Monday concerning his arrest on five charges, including multiple felonies, after an incident at a poker game over the weekend. According to the police report, the game broke up after Latimer and another man had an altercation. Latimer is accused of returning later with […]

Lamar Jackson is working with some of his receivers in South Florida, and video recently surfaced of Tom Brady and teammates getting on-field work at a high school in Tampa. Other quarterbacks are getting together with their teammates, too. Matt Ryan is one of those. Ryan has players working out with him in California this […]

Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley is headed into his fifth NFL season and that leaves him on track to become an unrestricted free agent in 2021 if he doesn’t sign a new deal in Baltimore. General Manager Eric DeCosta said earlier this month that there have been talks about such a deal this offseason. Nothing […]

The Panthers waited until March 24 to release Cam Newton. The quarterback remains a free agent. The team has received some criticism for not releasing Newton earlier. Former Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert went further recently, telling Joe Person of TheAthletic.com that the team has mismanaged Newton’s injuries in recent seasons. “They’ve been doing him wrong […]

Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield knows he’ll be richly rewarded if he can play up to his potential in 2020. That’s because 2020 is Mayfield’s third season, and NFL players can renegotiate their contracts after the third year of their rookie deals. “There’s no doubt that Year 3 is always a big year with these contracts, […]