Ravens’ Odell Beckham says he has no assurances on Lamar Jackson’s statusVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Odell Beckham Jr. can’t make any promises about Lamar Jackson’s future, although his preference is obvious. “The goal was to come here and have that possibility to play with him,” Beckham said. “I didn’t get any assurances for anything. Life’s uncertain. I think we don’t know...
AP source: Harris/Rales group has deal to buy Commanders
A group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales that includes Magic Johnson has an agreement in principle to buy the NFL’s Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder for a North American professional sports team record $6 billion, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person...
Browns drop agreement with FirstEnergy, change stadium name
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns ended their stadium naming rights partnership with FirstEnergy Corp. after 10 years, and will return to their lakefront stadium being called Cleveland Browns Stadium. The sides announced the agreement Thursday. Terms and conditions were not disclosed. FirstEnergy’s partnership with the NFL franchise came under scrutiny...
First QB helmet designed to help reduce concussions approved
The first quarterback-specific helmet designed to help reduce concussions has been approved for use by the NFL and NFLPA, the AP has learned. The helmet, manufactured by Vicis, reduces severity of helmet-to-ground impacts, which league data says account for approximately half of quarterback concussions, including the one suffered by Miami’s...
Peter Skoronski stands apart in NFL draft class of legacy players
INDIANAPOLIS — Peter Skoronski looks like a custom-built NFL offensive lineman. He stands 6-foot-4, weighs 313 pounds and has 10-inch hands. He earned all-Big Ten honors three straight years at Northwestern, was named the league’s top lineman last season and honed his skills by working against defensive lineman Adetomiwa Adebawore,...
Mock draft predicts Steelers will take Georgia offensive tackleVideo
The Carolina Panthers have been on the clock since making a blockbuster trade last month to acquire the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft and get their choice of potential franchise quarterbacks. There’s still no general consensus on which QB will go first. Bryce Young or C.J. Stroud?...
Browns DT Perrion Winfrey arrested on misdemeanor assault charge
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns second-year defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey was arrested in Texas on a misdemeanor assault charge earlier this week for allegedly causing bodily harm to a woman he was dating. According to Harris County court records, Winfrey was arrested at 7 p.m. Monday and charged with one count...
YouTube TV sets early prices, features for ‘Sunday Ticket’
NEW YORK — With five months until kickoff, YouTube TV announced on Tuesday prices and some of the features it is planning in its first season as the home of “NFL Sunday Ticket.” Early-season pricing for current YouTube TV subscribers will range from $249 to $289 while it will be...
Analysis: What does Odell Beckham Jr.’s deal mean for Ravens, Lamar Jackson?Video
The hints were there. Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey last month tweeted that Odell Beckham Jr. “looks like a Raven to me.” John Harbaugh said at the NFL owners meetings in Phoenix two weeks ago — three days after signing free agent receiver Nelson Agholor — that Baltimore wasn’t done...
Commanders settle with Washington, D.C., on ticket depositsVideo
WASHINGTON — The Washington Commanders settled a lawsuit with the District of Columbia attorney general’s office over fans’ season-ticket deposit money. Attorney general Brian L. Schwalb on Monday announced the agreement that returns $200,000 to fans and pays $425,000 to the district to resolve allegations related to the deposits. Predecessor...
Ravens agree to 1-year deal with Odell Beckham Jr.Video
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens agreed to a one-year contract with Odell Beckham Jr., boosting their flagging wide receiver group while the team’s quarterback situation remains far from certain. The Ravens announced the move Sunday. The 30-year-old Beckham did not play last season after ACL surgery. Beckham joins...
Bengals’ Joe Mixon charged again with pointing gun at woman
CINCINNATI — Bengals running back Joe Mixon is again facing a misdemeanor charge of aggravated menacing over allegations that he threatened and pointed a gun at a woman in Cincinnati earlier this year. City police issued a statement Friday announcing that they had refiled the charge “following the discovery of...
Reports: Former Arizona Cardinals executive accuses owner of cheatingVideo
TEMPE, Ariz. — Former Arizona Cardinals front office executive Terry McDonough filed an arbitration claim against the team that accuses owner Michael Bidwill of cheating, according to multiple reports. The NFL confirmed receipt of the filing Tuesday but did not disclose its contents. McDonough claims he was eventually demoted after...
Browns WR Woods ruptures Achilles tendon during workoutVideo
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns second-year wide receiver Michael Woods II likely will miss the entire 2023 season after rupturing his Achilles tendon while working out with quarterback Deshaun Watson in Texas. A sixth-round draft pick last year, Woods got hurt Monday while catching passes from Watson. A team spokesperson said...
Damar Hamlin visits Washington to promote AED bill
Ninety percent of the 350,000 people who will suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest this year will not survive. Of them, 7,000 will be under the age of 18. “These victims will not even make it to the emergency room to have a fighting chance at life,” Nancy Brown, CEO of...
Mark Madden: Lamar Jackson saga makes you appreciate Kirk Cousins
The Lamar Jackson drama cascades on. The most insufferable part is the ex-jocks who carry water for Jackson. Robert Griffin III is that pack’s leader. He’s a failed Jackson, a Dollar Tree version. He’s trying to live vicariously through Jackson’s desired payday. At least we finally know what that is,...
Roger Goodell: Commanders report to be released even if team soldVideo
PHOENIX — Embattled Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder could very well sell the franchise before an investigation into his organization’s conduct can be complete. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said even if that’s the case, any report will be made public. “Yes, we’ve committed to releasing the findings,” Goodell said Tuesday...
Analysis: Ravens are Lamar Jackson’s best, only option
PHOENIX — Lamar Jackson’s frustration over contract negotiations reached a boiling point when he announced Monday that he has requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens. Staying in Baltimore might be his best and only option. “We made a decision to go with Lamar Jackson five years ago,” Ravens coach...
No replay booth reviews for roughing the passer in NFL gamesVideo
PHOENIX — There will be no assist from the replay booth when it comes to the NFL’s roughing the passer rule. The league’s 32 teams declined to adopt a proposal from the Los Angeles Rams that would have allowed coaches to ask for a replay booth review of the often-controversial...
Reports: Josh Harris/Mitchell Rales group submits bid for CommandersVideo
PHOENIX — A group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales has submitted a fully financed bid for the NFL’s Washington Commanders, according to multiple reports. The Harris/Rales group, which includes basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson, is one of multiple suitors interested in purchasing the Commanders. Houston Rockets owner...
Dan Snyder’s future a hot topic at NFL owners meetings
PHOENIX — Dan Snyder’s future in the NFL as owner of the Washington Commanders remains in standby mode while his peers gathered at a posh resort for the league’s annual meetings and waited for news on the potential sale of the team. A discussion on Snyder isn’t on the formal...
GMs for Packers, Jets discuss status of Aaron Rodgers trade talksVideo
PHOENIX — Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said he’s not requiring a first-round pick in a potential trade sending four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets but added he’d want “fair value.” Gutekunst was asked Monday at the NFL annual meeting if there was any...
Patriots owner Robert Kraft campaigns against antisemitism
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft faced the camera during a video call, pointing to a small, sky-blue lapel pin on his blazer. The pin is the symbol of a $25 million “Stand Up to Jewish Hate” campaign launched Monday by the 81-year-old billionaire through his Foundation to Combat Antisemitism,...
Lamar Jackson says he has requested trade from Ravens
Lamar Jackson said Monday he has requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens, saying the team “has not been interested in meeting my value.” In a series of tweets, the star quarterback said he requested a trade as of March 2. On March 7, the Ravens put the nonexclusive franchise...
NFL to vote on changes to punts, kickoffs for safety
The NFL will consider significant changes to the kicking game with the competition committee proposing that the league adopt the college rule that allows touchbacks on fair catches of kickoffs and moving the touchback spot on punts to the 25-yard line. NFL executive Troy Vincent said Friday that the competition...
