NFL unveils new award: Protector of the Year
The NFL on Wednesday announced a new end-of-year annual honor that will be awarded to the league’s best offensive lineman, called Protector of the Year.NFL executive Troy Vincent announced the…
Browns QB Deshaun Watson out of boot, throwing at facility
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, recovering from a twice-ruptured Achilles tendon, has been out of his walking boot for weeks and throwing to receivers at the team’s practice facility, Cleveland.com reported.The…
Butt out: Tush push survives, vote to ban falls short
Another season of the “Brotherly Shove” is coming soon after NFL owners failed to pass a proposal to ban the rugby-style, short-yardage play commonly employed by the Super Bowl champion…
Report: NFL owners expected to OK Roger Goodell contract extension
NFL owners are expected to approve a contract extension for commissioner Roger Goodell at their spring league meeting on Wednesday, The Athletic reported.Goodell, 66, has been commissioner since 2006, and…
Lions pull proposal to modify playoff seeding
The Detroit Lions withdrew their proposal to alter playoff seeding before a vote was taken by owners in Minneapolis on Wednesday.The proposal called for seeding the playoff field based on…
Eagles shove aside tush push vote talk
Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown won’t be pulling an all-nighter waiting to see how NFL owners vote on a potential ban of Philadelphia’s virtually unstoppable assisted quarterback sneak play.A vote…
Mike Vrabel feels ‘energy,’ ‘excitement’ at Patriots’ first OTA
Coming off consecutive 4-13 seasons, the New England Patriots are hoping to turn the page quickly under new head coach Mike Vrabel.”I think there’s an excitement. There’s an energy,” Vrabel…
Bengals coach says he has spoken with Trey Hendrickson
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said Tuesday that he has spoken with disgruntled defensive end Trey Hendrickson.That said, Taylor didn’t divulge much more in the way of an update…
Cowboys OK with Micah Parsons being ‘in and out’ of OTAs
Dallas Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons was not on the field with teammates on Tuesday as part of what head coach Brian Schottenheimer described as “in and out” attendance expected…
Bills sign WR Kristian Wilkerson to 1-year contract
Wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills, the team announced on Tuesday.Financial terms were not disclosed by the Bills, who released fellow wide receiver Hal…
Report: NFL to OK participation in flag football at Olympics
NFL team owners are expected to vote in favor of allowing players to compete in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics during Tuesday’s spring league meeting in Minneapolis,…
Titans QBs Cam Ward, Will Levis splitting May reps
Guarding against making “September declarations” about their starting quarterback, the Tennessee Titans are splitting repetitions between incumbent No. 1 Will Levis and No. 1 pick Cam Ward.”They’ve both handled it…
Agent: G Joe Thuney, Bears agree to 2-year extension
Two-time All-Pro guard Joe Thuney and the Chicago Bears agreed to a two-year contract extension, agent Mike McCartney announced on Tuesday.Multiple media outlets reported the deal is worth $35 million,…
Browns QB Shedeur Sanders signs 4-year, $4.6M rookie deal
After dropping to the fifth round of last month’s NFL Draft, Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders signed a four-year rookie contract worth $4.6 million on Monday.The former Colorado star’s deal…
Report: 49ers’ Fred Warner becomes highest-paid LB
Four-time All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner has agreed to a three-year, $63 million contract extension to remain with the San Francisco 49ers through 2029, ESPN reported on Monday.The deal would include…
Ravens’ Derrick Henry unsure if new contract will be his last
Star running back Derrick Henry’s two-year extension — which he signed on Monday — will keep him with the Baltimore Ravens through 2027, though the nine-year veteran wouldn’t commit to…