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Report: Pats LB Jahlani Tavai signing 3-year extension
The New England Patriots are in agreement with linebacker Jahlani Tavai on a three-year contract extension, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The deal has a base value of $15 million and is worth up to $21 million with incentives, per the report.,Tavai, 27, finished second on the Patriots with 110 tackles in 1...
Ex-No. 1 pick JaMarcus Russell fired, accused of theft
JaMarcus Russell, the first pick of the 2007 NFL Draft, has been fired from his volunteer high school assistant coaching job and accused in a lawsuit of stealing donations meant for the school, according to multiple reports.,The firing apparently came several months ago but was just confirmed by sch...
NFL ordered to pay $4.7 billion in damages in 'Sunday Ticket' lawsuit
The NFL plans to appeal a ruling by a federal jury in Los Angeles on Thursday that found the league liable for more than $4.7 billion in damages over antitrust violations related to DirecTV's "Sunday Ticket" packages.,The jury, after about five hours of deliberations across two days, voted unanimous...
Randall Cobb, family 'lucky to be alive' after house fire
Veteran NFL wide receiver Randall Cobb and his family escaped a house fire earlier this week in Nashville, Tenn.,A fire began in the family's garage at about 11 p.m. local time on Tuesday, the Nashville Fire Department said.,Cobb's wife, Aiyda Cobb, posted to Instagram that a Tesla charger caught fi...
Judge tosses lawsuit against Cowboys' Dak Prescott
Collin County (Texas) Judge Angela Tucker on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit accusing Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott of sexual assault.,Dallas police announced last month that they would not pursue charges after an investigation determined there wasn't enough evidence against Prescott to proc...
Colts GM: QB Anthony Richardson 'full go' for camp
The Indianapolis Colts say quarterback Anthony Richardson remains a "full go" for training camp despite shoulder soreness the second-year player experienced earlier this month. ,Colts general manager Chris Ballard said the team is not concerned about the shoulder fatigue Richardson felt at the end o...
NFL Rookie of the Year 2024 Best Odds & Predictions For Offensive & Defensive Awards
These are our best betting odds and predictions for NFL Rookie of the Year future bets....
Jacksonville gives go-ahead to $1.4B upgrade to Jags’ stadium
The Jacksonville City Council approved a $1.4 billion renovation for EverBank Stadium, home of the Jaguars, in a resounding vote Tuesday night.,The measure passed 14-1 with two abstentions. The last step is to receive approval from at least 24 of the 32 NFL team owners at the next league meetings in...
Five NFL Rookies With The Most To Prove in 2024 Season
These five NFL rookies have a lot of pressure to succeed early on in their professional football careers....
Ex-Raider Chandler Jones pleads no contest, may avoid jail time
Former Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones may not face jail time after pleading no contest to a domestic violence charge.,He received a suspended 90-day jail sentence on June 17, however he will avoid time behind bars if he stays "out of trouble" for the next six months and has no contac...
Jets release CB Tae Hayes following marijuana arrest
The New York Jets released cornerback Tae Hayes on Monday following his weekend arrest for marijuana possession.,Hayes, 26, was charged with a second-degree misdemeanor early Sunday morning in Morgan County, Alabama.,He appeared in one game for the Jets in 2023, tallying two tackles in a Week 6 win ...
Report: Chiefs to release DT Isaiah Buggs after latest arrest
The Kansas City Chiefs intend to release defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs following his latest arrest, NFL Network reported Monday.,Buggs was arrested last week on a domestic violence/burglary charge in Tuscaloosa County, Ala.,In May, he was charged with animal cruelty in Tuscaloosa after two dogs und...
Ed Policy named CEO-in-waiting of Packers
Ed Policy was named the next president of the Green Bay Packers on Monday.,The team's board of directors unanimously selected Policy for the job from a large pool of candidates. He also will hold the titles of chairman of the board and CEO and will assume the roles in July 2025 upon the retirement o...
Five NFL Players With The Most To Prove in 2024
Every year, NFL players report to training camp with a lot to prove. But these five guys have a ton on the line in 2024....
NFL legend Barry Sanders reveals heart-related 'health scare'
NFL legendary running back Barry Sanders revealed on Friday that he had a heart-related "health scare" during Father's Day weekend.,Sanders, who turns 56 in July, didn't provide specifics about his condition in posting on social media but wrote that he is "taking this opportunity to prioritize (his)...
Reports: QB Michael Penix Jr., Falcons agree to contract terms
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to contract terms with quarterback Michael Penix Jr., their first-round pick, according to multiple media reports on Friday.,Penix, selected eighth overall out of Washington, is getting a four-year rookie deal valued at $22.88 million, including a $13.46 million signi...
49ers sign 1st-round pick Ricky Pearsall
Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall signed his four-year rookie contract with the San Francisco 49ers, the team announced on Friday. ,All contracts involving first-round selections include a fifth-year team option. He will receive $12.5 million fully guaranteed and a $5.9 million signing bonus, per multipl...
Steelers sign WR Jacob Copeland to one-year deal
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed wide receiver Jacob Copeland to a one-year contract on Friday.,Copeland, 24, spent time on the Pittsburgh practice squad last season but has yet to make his NFL debut.,He originally signed with the Tennessee Titans after going undrafted in 2023 and also spent time with...
Reports: Patriots, RB Rhamondre Stevenson agree to 4-year extension
Running back Rhamondre Stevenson and the New England Patriots have agreed to extend his contract for four years and $36 million, including $17 million guaranteed, ESPN and NFL Network reported on Thursday.,Stevenson, 26, is slated to earn a base salary of $3.116 million in the final year on his rook...
Browns DE Lonnie Phelps waived after crashing car into restaurant
The Cleveland Browns waived defensive end Lonnie Phelps on Thursday, one day after police said he crashed his SUV into a Florida restaurant.,Phelps faces charges of drunken driving and damaging property following the incident at the Red Shoe Island Bistro in Key West.,Phelps, 23, was taken into cust...