Antonio Brown shares photoshop of himself in Ravens uniformVideo
The Baltimore Ravens don’t appear to be considering signing controversial free-agent wide receiver Antonio Brown. But Brown’s willing to show what his offseason addition might look like. On his Snapchat account Saturday, the former Pittsburgh Steelers star shared a photoshopped photo of himself in a Ravens uniform. Brown worked out...
Reports: Cowboys add ex-Bengals QB Andy Dalton as backupVideo
Andy Dalton is coming home to Texas as Dak Prescott’s backup with the Dallas Cowboys. Dalton and the Cowboys agreed to a one-year deal that guarantees the former Cincinnati starter $3 million and could be worth up to $7 million, two people with direct knowledge of the deal told the...
Bears decline to pick up 5th-year option on QB TrubiskyVideo
The Chicago Bears have declined their fifth-year option for quarterback Mitchell Trubisky for the 2021 season, a person familiar with the situation said Saturday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move has not been announced. NFL Network first reported the decision. The move is hardly a surprise...
NFL rookies, teams face similar problems as in 2011 lockoutVideo
Joe Burrow should be getting ready to report to rookie minicamp this month, then joining the veterans on the Cincinnati Bengals for the rest of the offseason program. But like everyone else around the NFL, Burrow is left on his own to prepare for the season with facilities shut down...
Troy Vincent: New NFL CBA a ‘life changer’ for former playersVideo
NOTE: Troy Vincent is the NFL’s executive vice president of football operations. Opinions expressed in this story are his own. On my office wall hangs a framed NFL jersey. It is dark brown with white and orange stripes on the sleeves, and the broad white number 32. It is signed...
Green Bay Packers sign defensive lineman Treyvon Hester
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers have signed defensive lineman Treyvon Hester, who is set to play for his fourth NFL team in as many seasons. Hester, 27, played 15 games for the Washington Redskins last year. The 2017 seventh-round draft pick from Toledo spent his rookie year...
Big changes in AFC East, but Bill Belichick the constant for PatriotsVideo
NEW YORK — This could be the year. You know, when Buffalo, Miami or the New York Jets (finally) step up and (finally) overtake New England for supremacy in the AFC East — something the Patriots have had for most of the last two decades. Tom Brady brought his six...
‘Gift from God’: Deep dive on how Tua Tagovailoa became phenomVideo
Tua Tagovailoa is the quarterback of Miami Dolphins fans’ dreams, which is fitting, because his greatness and fame came to his grandfather in a vision back when Tua was just a tot. Long before the ukulele-strummin’, beach-vibin’, record-breakin’ icon became the biggest college football star since Tim Tebow and probably...
NFC East has a new look but success may be slow to achieveVideo
The NFL’s worst division has plenty of new kids — and coaches — on the block. It might not translate into much more success in 2020. After combining for only 24 wins last season, the NFC East got three new coaches: Mike McCarthy (Dallas Cowboys), Ron Rivera (Washington Redskins) and...
Chiefs use 5th-year option on Patrick MahomesVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs are exercising their fifth-year option on Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes, a person familiar with their decision told the Associated Press, though both sides remain optimistic that they will agree on a long-term contract before the start of the season. The person...
NFLPA president, Browns center JC Tretter calls for CBA reviewVideo
NFL Players Association president JC Tretter is calling for a re-examination of a portion of the labor agreement with the league affecting disability coverage for former players. Tretter, a center with the Cleveland Browns, succeeded Eric Winston as union president earlier this year. Tretter wants the NFLPA’s executive board and...
Bengals release QB Andy DaltonVideo
CINCINNATI — The Bengals cleared the way for Joe Burrow to lead the team by releasing quarterback Andy Dalton, who holds several of the franchise’s passing records but couldn’t lead Cincinnati deep into the playoffs. The move Thursday gives Dalton, who had a year left on his deal, a chance...
Jameis Winston taking mature approach to new role as backup in New OrleansVideo
NEW ORLEANS — The reeducation of Jameis Winston is beginning with the New Orleans Saints. For now, the 2013 Heisman Trophy winner, 2015 top NFL draft choice and mercurial five-year starting quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers resembles an eager, enthusiastic and even humble student. “Everyone needs those humble experiences,”...
Tae Crowder looking forward to finally celebrating being Mr. Irrelevant
Tae Crowder is going to have to settle for being Mr. Irrelevant without the frills for now. To be honest, the Georgia linebacker is just happy he was picked by the New York Giants in the NFL Draft on Saturday, even if it was with the 255th and last selection...
Roger Goodell reduces salary to $0, NFL workers taking pay cutsVideo
Commissioner Roger Goodell has reduced his salary to $0, and other NFL employees will be taking pay cuts or furloughs because of the coronavirus pandemic. Goodell, who makes upward of $30 million a year from salaries and bonuses, voluntarily had his salary reduced this month, a person familiar with the...
Rams chasing 49ers, Seahawks, Cards in power-packed NFC WestVideo
A year ago, the Los Angeles Rams were fresh off a Super Bowl trip and back-to-back NFC West titles, feeling good about where they stood in the division. Now they seem to be looking up at the competition in the NFL’s toughest division. While the Rams got rid of cornerstone...
Saints reach 1-year agreement with free agent QB Jameis WinstonVideo
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints agreed to terms on a one-year contract with unrestricted free agent quarterback Jameis Winston. Winston, the first overall pick in the 2015 draft, will serve as the backup to Drew Brees. Winston is coming off a season in which he led the NFL...
Broncos, Raiders, Chargers add speed to try to catch ChiefsVideo
With their blazing speed on offense, the Kansas City Chiefs ran away from their AFC West brethren en route to their first Super Bowl title in half a century. So explosiveness was a common theme on the draft boards of rival general managers John Elway in Denver, Tom Telesco in...
NFL to hold 2021 draft in Cleveland
CLEVELAND — After a successful virtual, stay-at-home experience this year, the NFL plans to hold its draft outdoors in downtown Cleveland next year from April 29 to May 1. The dates were announced Tuesday, three days after the completion of a unique draft that went smoothly despite logistical obstacles due...
Chiefs to release 2-time Pro Bowl punter Dustin Colquitt after 15 years
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs are releasing two-time Pro Bowl punter Dustin Colquitt, whose 15-year career with the franchise allowed him to set numerous club records, including the most games played and most postseason appearances. Colquitt, who turns 38 next month, posted a farewell on Instagram late...
Former Seton Hill WR Leatherbury signs with Arizona Cardinals
Shane Leatherbury, who played one season at Seton Hill in Greensburg, is set to embark on a professional football career. Leatherbury, who was a freshman for the Griffins in 2015, signed a free agent contract with Arizona Cardinals. After a year in Greensburg, Leatherbury transferred to Towson. There, the Salisbury,...
Texans OL Tunsil proud of negotiating big-money deal without agentVideo
Laremy Tunsil became the NFL’s highest-paid offensive lineman by negotiating a $66 million contract extension with the Houston Texans without the help of an agent. As he basks in his big payday, the 25-year-old left tackle hopes his unorthodox decision will start a trend in the league. “Hopefully, that will...
Patriots fullback James Develin retires because of complications from neck injuryVideo
BOSTON — Patriots fullback James Develin is retiring from the NFL because of complications from the neck injury that caused him to miss the final 14 games of last season. Develin announced his decision in an Instagram message Monday. “I have decided it is my and my family’s best interest...
Browns pick up options on Myles Garrett, David NjokuVideo
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns exercised the fifth-year contract options on star defensive end Myles Garrett and tight end David Njoku on Monday. The decision on Garrett was not a surprise, but Njoku’s future seemed uncertain following several offseason moves by the team. Garrett was the No. 1 overall pick...
Kristin Cavallari, Jay Cutler getting divorced after 7 years of marriage
CHICAGO — Reality TV star Kristin Cavallari and former Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler are getting divorced. Cavallari announced Sunday in an Instagram post that the couple are breaking up after after seven years of marriage and a decade together. “We have nothing but love and respect for one another...
