Panthers officially part ways with quarterback Cam NewtonVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Cam Newton era is over in Carolina, as the Panthers released the 30-year-old quarterback after nine seasons. The move became a mere formality after the Panthers made it clear last week they were moving on from Newton by giving him permission to seek a trade and...
2 Cal (Pa.) players on one NFL roster: Eric Kush joins Erik Harris on Raiders
Two former Vulcans are reuniting in the desert. Veteran offensive lineman Eric Kush (Chartiers Valley) tweeted that he is joining the Las Vegas Raiders. Kush was an All-PSAC performer over his career at Cal (Pa.) from 2008-12. Kush’s former college teammate, safety Erik Harris, is entering his fourth season with...
Tom Brady to Tampa only tip of NFL’s changing landscapeVideo
Upheaval is everywhere in the NFL. It won’t likely end soon. A free agency frenzy that has seen steady player movement — yes, players beyond Tom Brady have changed addresses — has been the focal point. With little to nothing else going on in sports, the NFL has grabbed headlines...
Cowboys’ Travis Frederick retires, cites play after nerve disorderVideo
Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick is retiring from the NFL at 29, the 2016 All-Pro saying he “could no longer perform at my highest level” after returning from a neurological disorder that sidelined him for a season. Frederick made the announcement on Twitter on Monday, a surprising development for a...
Blue and yellow again: LA Rams unveil logos, color schemeVideo
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams unveiled a brand-new logo and some familiar new colors ahead of a milestone season. The Rams’ primary colors are royal blue and yellow again after the franchise’s rebranding announcement, which was made Monday with rather less fanfare than the team originally hoped because...
Patriots release all-time leading scorer Stephen GostkowskiVideo
BOSTON — The New England Patriots said goodbye Monday to another longtime staple of their two-decade run of championships, releasing kicker and franchise leading scorer Stephen Gostkowski. The three-time Super Bowl champion has spent his entire 14-year career in New England. Drafted in 2006, Gostkowski long ago passed Adam Vinatieri...
Pitt product Dion Lewis agrees to terms with GiantsVideo
The New York Giants reached agreements on one-year contracts with running back Dion Lewis (Pitt) and wide receiver Corey Coleman. Lewis spent the past two seasons with the Tennessee Titans. He was released earlier this month in a salary-cap move. Playing behind Derrick Henry, he carried 54 times for 209...
Source: Redskins acquire QB Kyle Allen from PanthersVideo
WASHINGTON — The Washington Redskins have traded for a quarterback coach Ron Rivera is plenty familiar with. Just not that one. Washington on Monday acquired Kyle Allen from the Carolina Panthers, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of...
Reports: Panthers agree to terms with XFL standout QB P.J. WalkerVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A person familiar with the situation said the Panthers agreed to terms on contracts with former XFL quarterback P.J. Walker of the Houston Roughnecks and former Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tahir Whitehead. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the moves...
Former Tom Brady backup Brian Hoyer agrees to deal with PatriotsVideo
BOSTON — Brian Hoyer is returning to the New England Patriots for a third time. The veteran quarterback has agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.05 million. Hoyer was released by Indianapolis on Saturday. In Hoyer, the Patriots add a veteran quarterback who is familiar with their system. It is...
Self-isolated NFL players engage in group chats, workoutsVideo
Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Dennis Kelly has been hunkered down with his family in the Indianapolis area since the birth of his third daughter a month ago. He has been self-isolating before the spread of covid-19, the coronavirus. “We’re already kind of in a self-imposed quarantine on our own, because...
Jets revamped their offensive line, but does that mean it’s better?Video
Joe Douglas stayed true to his word in the first week of free agency by obsessing over improving the beleaguered New York Jets offensive line. The general manager signed five linemen in five days. Truth be told, he’d sign five more in the next five days if not for the...
John Steigerwald: What to make of Tom Brady’s motivation, legacy, expectations?
Imagine Mario Lemieux coming out of retirement to play for the Florida Panthers in 2000 instead of the Penguins. Tom Brady did the equivalent of that when he decided to leave the New England Patriots last week and sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. There was a time when staying...
Former No. 1 overall draft picks still available on marketVideo
Jameis Winston, Cam Newton and Jadeveon Clowney didn’t have to wait long to find homes in the NFL when they came out of college. They were No. 1 overall draft picks. Now they are finding things moving much more slowly as they search for new homes or contracts this offseason....
Browns sign veteran safety Andrew SendejoVideo
The Cleveland Browns have added another veteran safety to their secondary, agreeing to terms with Andrew Sendejo on a one-year, $2.25 million contract. The 32-year-old Sendejo played for Minnesota and Philadelphia last season. The 6-foot-1, 210-pound Sendejo is the second safety locked up by the Browns in free agency this...
‘New football journey’: Tom Brady signs with Buccaneers
TAMPA, Fla. — Six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, saying he is embarking on a “new football journey.” The 42-year-old quarterback who spent the first 20 years of his career with the New England Patriots announced his decision Friday in...
AP source: Falcons agree to 1-year deal with Todd Gurley
ATLANTA — A person familiar with the deal says the Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a one-year deal with three-time Pro Bowl running back Todd Gurley, The person told The Associated Press about the agreement on Friday on condition of anonymity because the deal will not be official until Gurley...
The ripple effect of huge NFL moves, delayed MLB season in the fantasy sports world
Not only is the NFL free agent madness impacting the actual league, but it’s also having a major impact on the fantasy football world. A ton of skill-position players moved, so Jeff Erickson and I have plenty to discuss for our weekly fantasy sports podcast. Obviously, Tom Brady going to...
Saints’ Sean Payton tests positive for coronavirusVideo
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton learned Thursday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus, he told ESPN. Payton is the first employee of either an NFL team or the league to make such a diagnosis public. He told the network that he came forward to motivate people...
Eagles trade pair of picks for Lions CB Darius SlayVideo
Darius Slay got what he was waiting for — a trade out of Detroit and a big new contract. The Lions agreed to trade Slay to the Philadelphia Eagles, ending the standout cornerback’s seven-year stint in Detroit. Agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed the trade Thursday and that Slay agreed to a...
AP source: Broncos waiving injured QB Joe FlaccoVideo
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Another veteran NFL quarterback is hitting the open market. The Denver Broncos are waiving Joe Flacco with a failed physical designation, a person with knowledge of the move told the Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team didn’t announce the...
Los Angeles Rams release running back Todd GurleyVideo
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams released Todd Gurley, their superstar running back with a massive contract and a troubling injury history. The Rams made the move Thursday, several minutes before roughly $10 million in the three-time Pro Bowl selection’s contract became fully guaranteed. Gurley will consume $20.15 million...
Kevin Gorman: Dorin Dickerson warns Bucs that key to playing with Tom Brady is doing things how he wants
Dorin Dickerson doesn’t have to wonder what Tampa Bay Buccaneers skill players are about to experience with Tom Brady as their quarterback. If you want to know what it’s like, the former West Allegheny and Pitt All-American can offer his advice after playing with Brady: “Don’t be a machine. Just...
How did it go so wrong? Tim Benz, Ken Laird discuss Tom Brady leaving the Patriots
Nope. Sportswise, things aren’t great in Pittsburgh right now. The Steelers are just a .500 team. The Pirates may never sniff .500 again. And the Penguins were barely clinging onto third place in the Metro Division when the coronavirus shutdown hit. Could be worse, though. We could be in Boston....
Falcons agree to deal with OLB Dante FowlerVideo
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons and Dante Fowler agreed to a $48 million, three-year contract, reuniting the outside linebacker with one of his coaches in college. A person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press about the move Wednesday on condition of anonymity because most teams won’t announce signings...
