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Reports: Browns restructure QB Deshaun Watson's contract
The Cleveland Browns restructured quarterback Deshaun Watson's contract in a move that created $35.832 million in salary cap space, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday.,Per the reports, the Browns converted $44.79 million of Watson's $46 million base salary this season into a signing bonus. ...
Patriots pick QB Jacoby Brissett to start over Drake Maye
Jacoby Brissett is the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots.,Head coach Jerod Mayo said Thursday the organization was on the same page making the decision to go with the 31-year-old with 48 career starts over rookie No. 3 pick Drake Maye. ,"We have decided, I have decided Jacoby Brisset...
NIL, Private Equity Poses Serious Threat to College Football
As the NIL landscape evolves, it becomes increasingly likely that private equity firms can get involved in college football and threaten the landscape of the sport....
Three Biggest Winners of 2024 NFL Preseason
Now that the dust has settled on the NFL preseason, these three teams walked away as winners who can confidently strut into the regular season....
Reports: NFL limits Tom Brady's TV access due to Raiders role
Becoming a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders could severely impact Tom Brady's new role as Fox Sports' lead NFL analyst.,According to reports Wednesday from ESPN and The Athletic, NFL owners discussed at their meetings in Minneapolis restrictions that would be put on the former star quarterbac...
Ja’Marr Chase Showing Up Late to Cincinnati Bengals Practice Was Hilarious
Ja'Marr Chase showed up late to Cincinnati Bengals practice on Wednesday after Zac Taylor told the media that he expects his star wide receiver at practice....
Saints acquire DT John Ridgeway from Commanders
The New Orleans Saints acquired defensive tackle John Ridgeway III from the Washington Commanders in a trade Wednesday. As part of the deal, the Commanders included a 2025 seventh-round pick, receiving a 2025 sixth-round pick in exchange.,A former fifth-round draft selection by the Dallas Cowboys in...
Warning sign: WR Ja'Marr Chase resumes hold-in at Bengals practice
Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase arrived nearly 15 minutes late for practice on Wednesday wearing street clothes and stirring doubt over his willingness to play in the Week 1 opener in 10 days. ,Chase observed practice one day after head coach Zac Taylor provided a confident "yes" to a question a...
Jerod Mayo makes Patriots' QB call, but he's not telling
New England Patriots first-year head coach Jerod Mayo made the call and knows the winner of the quarterback competition between Jacoby Brissett and rookie No. 3 pick Drake Maye. ,But he's not ready to spill the tea. ,"I know everyone wants to know that. I'm going to talk to the individual players to...
Report: Steelers G Isaac Seumalo injured in practice
Pittsburgh Steelers starting guard Isaac Seumalo sustained an apparent pectoral injury during practice, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,Per the report, Seumalo is undergoing tests to determine the severity of the injury.,The news comes on the same day that coach Mike Tomlin announced veteran quarterback...
Jets sign former first-rounder Lewis Cine to practice squad
The New York Jets signed former first-round safety Lewis Cine to their practice squad on Wednesday, one day after he was released by the Minnesota Vikings, according to multiple reports. ,Cine, 24, was waived by the Vikings after efforts to trade him were unsuccessful, per the reports. It's expected...
Steelers name Russell Wilson starting QB over Justin Fields
Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson will start for the Pittsburgh Steelers when they open the season Sept. 8 on the road against the Atlanta Falcons, coach Mike Tomlin announced Wednesday.,Wilson, who led the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl title a decade ago, had been locked in a battle with fourth...
Reports: Chiefs sign ex-Patriots QB Bailey Zappe to practice squad
Quarterback Bailey Zappe apparently wasn't unemployed long.,Multiple outlets reported Wednesday that Zappe, who was released Tuesday by the New England Patriots, will be signing the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad.,Contract terms were not reported.,Also Wednesday, NFL Network said the Chiefs were ...
Chiefs' Travis Kelce buys stake of aptly named race horse
Maybe Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce decided to buy a share of a race horse because of its name: Swift Delivery.,Kelce, who has won three Super Bowls, began dating music superstar Taylor Swift last summer.,Bloodhorse reported Tuesday that Kelce joined with the Zoldan Family -- owners...
Reports: Cowboys signing RB Dalvin Cook
The Dallas Cowboys are signing running back Dalvin Cook, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,ESPN reported Cook will start off on the practice squad.,He worked out for the team on Tuesday and will be part of a reconfigured Cowboys backfield featuring Ezekiel Elliott....
Report: Ravens to host DL Lawrence Guy for workout
Defensive lineman Lawrence Guy is expected to work out for the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday, NFL Network reported.,Guy spent parts of three seasons with the Ravens from 2014-16 before starting 103 of the 110 games in which he played with the New England Patriots (2017-23). He was released by New En...
Ten College Football Players With No Margin for Error in 2024
These 10 college football players have no margin for error in the 2024 season, as they're pivotal components to their team's success....
Shedeur Sanders and Five Heisman Candidates Who Will Be out of the Race by October
Last season, everyone expected Caleb Williams to run away with the Heisman. Didn't happen. These five Heisman candidates will be out of the race by October....
NFL owners vote to approve private equity investment
The NFL is opening its doors to private equity funds.,At a meeting in Eagan, Minn., on Tuesday, NFL owners voted in favor of a resolution that allows funds to purchase up to 10 percent of a franchise.,The league met with several firms earlier this month as it explored whether to change its rule disa...
Broncos keep 3 quarterbacks while getting to 53-man roster
The Denver Broncos, after declaring rookie Bo Nix as their starter last week, decided to keep all three quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster at the deadline Tuesday.,Nix, the 12th overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, remains teammates with veterans Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson, the lat...