Veteran Saints WR Ted Ginn offers $10,000 to anyone who will race him
It was three years ago that Ryan Shazier beat four Steelers wide receivers in a prop race that followed an organized team activity session. During this year’s OTAs, one of the NFL’s oldest wide receivers is proposing his own sprinting exhibition. The New Orleans Saints’ Ted Ginn told Adam Lefkoe...
Broncos’ Drew Lock doesn’t begrudge Joe Flacco for his comments
DENVER — Drew Lock doesn’t begrudge Joe Flacco for saying winning games — not mentoring the rookie quarterback — is his top priority. “I think if any quarterback’s main goal isn’t focused on winning games, first off, it’s not the quarterback you want on your team,” Lock told the Associated...
Cardinals’ All-Pro Patrick Peterson suspended 6 games for PED violation
TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona Cardinals All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson was suspended for the first six games of the 2019 season for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy. The NFL did not specify Thursday which illegal substance Peterson allegedly used. Peterson can participate in all offseason workouts and preseason games. He...
Upper St. Clair, Penn State product Sean Lee unfazed by Cowboys position change
Upper St. Clair and Penn State graduate Sean Lee was named an All Pro after the most recent full NFL season he played. Unfortunately, that was 2016 for the Dallas Cowboys linebacker. In between were injuries and the emergence of two young players on his team at his position. As...
Odell Beckham spends 1 day of practice with Browns, leaves again
BEREA, Ohio — Odell Beckham Jr.’s current part-time employment isn’t bothering the Browns. Not yet, anyway. The star wide receiver did not practice Wednesday after showing up Tuesday for Cleveland’s voluntary offseason program, ending an excused — if not questionable — monthlong absence. Beckham, who was acquired in a March...
Kareem Hunt tells Browns: ‘You can trust me,’ after violent past
BEREA, Ohio — Once he found the courage, Kareem Hunt watched the infamous video of him shoving a woman and then kicking her while she was on the ground. Like millions of others, he was disturbed. “I was like, ‘Wow, it’s pretty bad. That’s not me,’ ” he said, recalling...
Jets fire GM Mike Maccagnan; coach Adam Gase acting GM
NEW YORK — Mike Maccagnan helped lead the Jets’ coaching search this offseason, spent big money in free agency and oversaw the team’s draft. Now, stunningly, he’s out as New York’s general manager. Team chairman and CEO Christopher Johnson announced the decision to fire Maccagnan in a statement posted Wednesday...
How Penn State’s DeAndre Thompkins could make Eagles roster
DeAndre Thompkins was asked Friday by a cluster of Philadelphia Eagles reporters to pitch himself, to describe his game to his new fan base. The former Penn State wide receiver stood by his locker at NovaCare Complex, smiled and said: “Speed. Route technician. Return man.” The first two might help...
Charges against Redskins safety, Gateway grad Montae Nicholson dropped
Charges against Washington Redskins safety and Gateway graduate Montae Nicholson stemming from an altercation in December have been dropped. Loudoun County Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy McMullen confirmed to the Associated Press on Tuesday the case against Nicholson has been dismissed. McMullen said attorney Michael Harrington, who represented victim Lamar Rolle,...
‘Invincible’ sequel? Vinny Papale long shot to make an NFL roster
ASHBURN, Va. — Vinny Papale knows his father’s story and has watched the Mark Wahlberg movie “Invincible” about 30 times. Only when he got to college at Delaware did Vinny fully appreciate the inspirational tale of Vince Papale earning a spot with the Philadelphia Eagles at age 30 despite never...
Antonio Brown back in Pittsburgh for reckless driving hearing
Former Steeler Antonio Brown returned to Pittsburgh on Tuesday to appeal a reckless driving charge from last year when he sped down McKnight Road at more than 100 mph. “To all my fans in Pittsburgh who never got to say goodbye, I’m here today in the Downtown Pittsburgh courthouse,” Brown...
Broncos’ Joe Flacco: It’s not my job to groom Drew Lock
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Joe Flacco says his job description doesn’t include grooming his successor, so he suggests rookie Drew Lock sit back and watch him work and ask plenty of questions — of offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello. “Listen, I have so many things to worry about. I’m trying to go...
Judge: Alleged Robert Kraft prostitution video inadmissible
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Prosecutors cannot use secretly recorded video allegedly showing New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft engaging in massage parlor sex, a judge ruled Monday, striking a serious blow to their case against him and others charged with soliciting prostitutes at the Orchids of Asia Day Spa....
Huddle Up: Gus Frerotte, Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick go one on one
Former Ford City High School standout and NFL quarterback Gus Frerotte sits down with Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick in the latest edition of the podcast, “Huddle Up with Gus.” In each episode, Frerotte discusses with guests how sports has shaped their lives. Part 1: But, Mom, I...
Back from ‘dark place,’ WVU product Will Grier lives out dream
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Will Grier’s first practice Friday morning as a Carolina Panther was rainy and unremarkable. What was remarkable, however, is that Grier was there at all. It wasn’t that many years ago that Grier was sitting alongside his dad and his other relatives in Section 229 at Bank...
Rookie Easton Stick slowly getting up to speed with Chargers’ offense
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Easton Stick has drawn comparisons to Carson Wentz and Taysom Hill since being drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the fifth round two weeks ago. There’s nothing wrong with comparisons, but the first task for the fifth-round pick is learning the playbook. He’s also taking...
Patriots’ Julian Edelman surprises mother by finally getting college degree
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman surprised his mother by bringing her to Ohio to see him finally get his college degree. He shared a photo on social media of him with his parents at his commencement ceremony at Kent State University on Saturday. He posted, “Kent State class...
Ex-West Virginia QB Will Grier’s education begins with Panthers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rookie quarterback Will Grier got in his first work with the Carolina Panthers this weekend, and Cam Newton continued to be limited — even on the kickball field. Grier, the team’s rookie third-round draft pick out of West Virginia, threw for the first time with his new...
Cowboys make easing Ezekiel Elliott’s workload priority with 2 rookie RBs
FRISCO, Texas — Tony Pollard returned kicks and caught passes while growing up admiring Reggie Bush, making it easy to believe the former Memphis running back would be a change-of-pace option behind two-time NFL rushing champion Ezekiel Elliott for the Dallas Cowboys. The rookie fourth-round pick is also 6-foot, 210...
Kyler Murray impresses in 1st Cardinals practice despite wrong cleats
TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals’ rookies took the practice field for the first time Friday, and all eyes were on quarterback Kyler Murray. Murray, the top overall pick last month in the NFL Draft, sported a white tie-on headband as he threw over the outstretched arms of coach Kliff...
Buccaneers’ 1st-round pick Devin White changes numbers, hits practice field
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — One of Devin White’s first orders of business as the fifth overall pick in the NFL Draft was selecting a new jersey number with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 2018 Butkus Award winner as the nation’s top college linebacker wore No. 40 at LSU and was...
Vikings release former Pitt lineman Adam Bisnowaty
At 6-foot-6, 305 pounds and with youth on his side, chances are good that Adam Bisnowaty will find himself in some NFL training camp this summer. But the former Pitt offensive tackle was released Wednesday by the Minnesota Vikings, his fourth NFL team. The Vikings were overstocked on the line...
Joe Namath says infamous Suzy Kolber interview was ‘blessing in disguise’
Former New York Jets quarterback and Super Bowl III hero Joe Namath hit rock bottom on national TV in 2003 when he infamously hit on ESPN sideline reporter Suzy Kolber. “I want to kiss you. I couldn’t care less about the team struggling … I want to kiss you,” Namath...
Cincinnati Bengals claim former Pitt RB Darrin Hall off waivers
Darrin Hall is taking a tour of the AFC North. The Cincinnati Bengals claimed the former Pitt running back off waivers Tuesday, a day after he was released by the Cleveland Browns. NEWS: #Bengals acquire HB Darrin Hall on Waivers?: pic.twitter.com/f82tn4Bj8f— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) May 7, 2019 Hall, a...
After paying out almost $500M for concussions, NFL wants restrictions
PHILADELPHIA — The NFL concussion fund has paid out nearly $500 million in its first two years, but some players’ lawyers say there aren’t enough doctors in the approved network to evaluate dementia claims. They went to court Tuesday to oppose a rule to require retired players to be tested...
