Browns agree on deal with quarterback Josh RosenVideo
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns reached an agreement Thursday with free agent quarterback Josh Rosen on a one-year contract, giving them another veteran as they await a ruling on Deshaun Watson, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press. Rosen, who was on Cleveland’s radar before the 2018...
Murray, Cardinals agree to contract through 2028 seasonVideo
TEMPE, Ariz. — The drama is over: Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals have made a long-term commitment to each other with a new contract that would keep the quarterback in the desert through the 2028 season. The two-time Pro Bowl selection was taken with the No. 1 overall pick...
Richie Incognito retires after turbulent 15-year NFL career
HENDERSON, Nev. — Four-time Pro Bowl guard Richie Incognito has retired after a turbulent 15-year NFL career. Incognito announced the decision Friday at the headquarters of the Las Vegas Raiders. The 39-year-old played his final three seasons with the Raiders. He also had two stints with the Buffalo Bills and...
Lawyer: 30 women settle Deshaun Watson-related claims against Texans
HOUSTON — Thirty women who had accused the Houston Texans of turning a blind eye to allegations their former star quarterback Deshaun Watson was sexually assaulting and harassing women during massage sessions have settled their legal claims against the team, their attorney said Friday. The terms of the settlements between...
Raiders’ Sandra Douglass Morgan is NFL’s first Black female team presidentVideo
LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Raiders introduced a former Nevada gambling regulator Thursday as the franchise’s new president, the first Black woman to hold the title with an NFL team. Team owner Mark Davis said Sandra Douglass Morgan topped his list every time after he spoke to candidates. “Her...
2018 top picks expected to compete for starting QB spot in CarolinaVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers now have two of the top three overall picks from the 2018 NFL Draft on their roster, and both happen to be quarterbacks. The big question is which one will start this season for Carolina. The Panthers view their starting QB job as an...
Browns trade QB Baker Mayfield to Panthers
CLEVELAND — From being drafted first to dumped four years later, Baker Mayfield’s wild four-year ride in Cleveland is over. The No. 1 overall pick in 2018, Mayfield was traded Wednesday by the Browns, who moved on from the divisive quarterback months ago and finally sent him to the Carolina...
Mark Madden: PR plays major role in NFL’s decision on Deshaun Watson’s punishment
With each day that passes before the NFL’s punishment of Deshaun Watson is determined, the bigger the likelihood that the suspension will be lenient, even minimal. The case has festered for more than a year. A three-day hearing was just held. The two sides will submit paperwork to the disciplinary...
First Call: Penguins’ level of interest in Marc-Andre Fleury; Matt Murray trade talk, T.J. Watt rated tops at his position
Wednesday’s “First Call” returns from an extended holiday weekend by looking at a pair of rumors surrounding some former Pittsburgh Penguins goalies. T.J. Watt is deemed to be the best in the business at his position. And Kordell Stewart wants in on a debate regarding his place in Steelers history....
Analysis: Settlement best solution for Deshaun Watson, NFLVideo
Now that Deshaun Watson’s disciplinary hearing has concluded, the best solution for the NFL and the quarterback’s legal team is to reach a settlement before retired judge Sue Robinson issues a decision. Watson was accused of sexual misconduct by 24 women and has settled 20 of the civil lawsuits. Two...
Cause of death for revealed for Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson died from “the combined effects of fentanyl and cocaine,” according to a report in the Baltimore Sun. The Sun said the announcement came from a spokesman with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner there. Ferguson, 26, was found dead in his north Baltimore home...
AP: Hearing for Browns QB Deshaun Watson continues WednesdayVideo
Deshaun Watson’s hearing will continue Wednesday after his legal team and the NFL presented their arguments in front of a retired judge in Delaware on the opening day, a person who was in attendance told the Associated Press. Former U.S. District Judge Sue Robinson, who was jointly appointed by the...
Bills, Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula ‘progressing’ from health issueVideo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills and Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula is “progressing well” while rehabilitating from a health issue she experienced earlier this month, the family said in a statement released Tuesday. The family would only say Pegula is resting while adding they are “grateful for the medical professionals providing...
Sources: Commanders, Terry McLaurin agree on 3-year extension
Two people with knowledge of the move say the Washington Commanders have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with star wide receiver Terry McLaurin. The people spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the deal had not been announced. One person confirmed the new...
Baker Mayfield ‘ready to move on’ from Browns
NORMAN, Okla. — Baker Mayfield said the Cleveland Browns have work ahead if they want him to help them through their situation with Deshaun Watson. Mayfield, speaking at his football camp near the University of Oklahoma’s campus on Tuesday, didn’t entirely close the door on stepping in if needed. “No,...
Marlin Briscoe, 1st Black starting QB in AFL, dies at 76Video
Marlin Briscoe, who became the first Black starting quarterback in the American Football League more than 50 years ago, died Monday. His daughter, Angela Marriott, told the Associated Press that Briscoe, 76, died of pneumonia at a hospital in Norwalk, Calif. He had been hospitalized with circulation issues in his...
Lawsuit: Texans ‘turned a blind eye’ to QB Deshaun Watson’s actionsVideo
HOUSTON — The Houston Texans had been told that former quarterback Deshaun Watson was sexually assaulting and harassing women during massage sessions, but instead of trying to stop him, the team provided him with resources to enable his actions and “turned a blind eye” to his behavior, according to a...
Mark Madden: NFL seems to be buying time with Deshaun Watson investigation
Deshaun Watson is scheduled to have a disciplinary hearing Tuesday. Why? What’s the hearing for? Watson’s lurid story has been known for over a year. The NFL has presumably been investigating that long. Watson said he has done nothing wrong and has no regrets, so we know his side. This...
AP source: Watson to meet with NFL disciplinary officerVideo
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Waston will have a hearing with NFL disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson next week, a person familiar with the meeting told the Associated Press on Saturday. Watson, who is facing a potential suspension from the league stemming from accusations of sexual misconduct by massage...
First Call: Dan Marino honors Tony Siragusa; Andrew McCutchen’s big night; Pirates position player’s outing on the mound
Thursday’s “First Call” shares memories of former Pitt Panther Tony Siragusa. A Pirates position player has an interesting experience on the mound. Andrew McCutchen has a big night in Milwaukee. And we check in on a few former Pirates who had up-and-down starts with their new teams. Brutal day in...
Former Pitt, NFL defensive lineman Tony Siragusa dies at age 55
Tony Siragusa, a free-spirited Pitt defensive lineman who went on to play 12 NFL seasons before launching a career as an NFL sideline analyst for Fox Sports, died Wednesday at age 55. Siragusa’s broadcast agent, Jim Ornstein, confirmed the death Wednesday. The cause of death was not immediately available. “This...
Congress alleges ‘shadow’ probe by Commanders owner Dan Snyder
Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder conducted a “shadow investigation” that sought to discredit former employees making accusations of workplace sexual harassment, hired private investigators to intimidate witnesses, and used an overseas lawsuit as a pretext to obtain phone records and emails, according to a document released by a House committee...
Ravens outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson dies at age 26
BALTIMORE — Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson has died, the team announced Wednesday. He was 26. “We are profoundly saddened by the tragic passing of Jaylon Ferguson,” the Ravens said in a statement, which did not list a cause of death. “He was a kind, respectful young man with...
Rob Gronkowski retires, won’t join Tom Brady for 3rd season in Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. — Four-time All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement again, meaning he will not join Tom Brady for a third season in Tampa Bay. In an Instagram post Tuesday, the four-time Super Bowl champion with the Patriots and Buccaneers thanked his teammates and coaches over the years...
Deshaun Watson settles 20 of 24 sexual misconduct lawsuits
HOUSTON — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has reached an agreement to settle 20 of the 24 civil lawsuits that had been filed by women who accused him of sexual assault and harassment, an attorney for the women said Tuesday. Watson, who has been accused by massage therapists of harassing,...
