In the aftermath of last month’s $4.7 billion antitrust verdict against the NFL in the Sunday Ticket case (which, if it stands, will become $14.1 billion), the NFL said the liability won’t directly impact the salary cap. More recently, Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal reported that several owners are considering foisting some of the financial responsibility onto the players. …
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Dolphins sign LB Curtis Bolton
The Dolphins announced a veteran addition to their linebacking corps on Saturday. They have signed Curtis Bolton to their 90-man roster. Quarterback Gavin Hardison was waived to make room for Bolton in Miami. Bolton played in 23 games for the Raiders over the last two seasons and saw almost all of his playing time on special teams. He was credited …
Read More »Ryan Tannehill: Fantastic if something comes up, but I’m not waiting on pins and needles
Ryan Tannehill isn’t in an NFL training camp for the first time in over a decade and he doesn’t sound like he’s too upset about it. Tannehill was benched by the Titans in favor of Will Levis last season and there hasn’t been word of interest in his services as a free agent over the last few months. During an …
Read More »Eagles’ Jalen Hurts on Saquon Barkley: He’s ‘excited’ to still be in NFC East
Saquon Barkley’s new home is located roughly two hours from his old one, as the star running back left the New York Giants for the Philadelphia Eagles in free agency. Is Barkley motivated to make the Giants regret letting him walk? While saying that Barkley is “explosive,” Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts hinted that the running back is thrilled to still …
Read More »Nate Davis pulled from Bears practice after injury in individual drills
Nate Davis pulled from Bears practice after injury in individual drills originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears right guard Nate Davis left Saturday’s practice early with what appeared to be a leg strain. Davis suffered the injury in individual drills, and didn’t participate for the rest of the day. “When a guy strains something during that time, we always …
Read More »Jets sign 2024 UFL MVP, former Stallions breakout QB Adrian Martinez
The New York Jets have signed 2024 UFL MVP and former Birmingham Stallions breakout quarterback Adrian Martinez, the team announced Saturday. Martinez led the league in rushing yards (528) during the regular season, while finishing tied for second in passing touchdowns (15) and third in passing yards (1,749). Despite not starting the season as the Stallions’ starter, the 24-year-old signal-caller …
Read More »Rams bolster secondary by signing cornerback Jerry Jacobs
The Rams signed cornerback Jerry Jacobs on Saturday. He started 12 games last season and had a career-best three interceptions. (Tyler Kaufman / Associated Press) The Rams, befallen by injuries in the defensive backfield, added depth at cornerback by signing free agent Jerry Jacobs, the team announced Saturday. Jacobs, 26, played three seasons for the Detroit Lions. He is expected …
Read More »Bears training camp observations: Caleb Williams, offense struggle in sluggish day in pads
Bears training camp observations: Caleb Williams, offense struggle in sluggish day in pads originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Seven days into camp and Bears head coach Matt Eberflus is done talking about the potential of the 2024 team. What matters now is not what can be but what this group gets out of the effort …
Read More »49ers guard Burford expected to miss three weeks with broken hand
49ers guard Burford expected to miss three weeks with broken hand originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ offensive line was dealt a blow during the first week of training camp. Right guard Spencer Burford has a broken right hand, coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters in Santa Clara on Saturday, noting the team still is deciding whether or …
Read More »Falcons QB Kirk Cousins is ‘ready to go’ as training camp begins, says coach Raheem Morris
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris quickly addressed questions about quarterback Kirk Cousins’ health as training camp begins. Morris told reporters on Thursday that Cousins is medically cleared and “ready to go.” Though Cousins will take snaps with the first-team offense, accommodations will be made to his workload as he builds his condition back up, according to Falcons reporter Will …
Read More »Tua Tagovailoa inks $212M extension with Dolphins, but is he worth it?
Tua Tagovailoa has officially signed a record-setting four-year, $212.4 million extension with the Miami Dolphins that keeps him in The Magic City through 2028. With the 26-year-old’s contract officially inked, all first-round quarterbacks from the 2020 NFL Draft — Tagovailoa, Justin Herbert (Chargers), Jordan Love (Packers) and Jalen Hurts (Eagles) — now have their long-term contracts sealed. Love, who signed …
Read More »49ers sign WR Frank Darby, waive CB Kemon Hall
The 49ers announced they signed receiver Frank Darby to a one-year deal. In a corresponding move, the team waived cornerback Kemon Hall. Darby entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick of the Falcons in 2021, and he played three seasons for Atlanta. He has appeared in 16 games and made two receptions for 29 yards. Darby, 26, spent the majority …
Read More »How endorsement from ex-49ers lineman led team to veteran signing
How endorsement from ex-49ers lineman led team to veteran signing originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers added to their depth on the offensive line in the offseason with the signing of a 10-year veteran. Chris Hubbard spent last season with the Tennessee Titans, his third NFL team. He started all nine games in which …
Read More »Brock Purdy’s lofty goal for year three? “I want to be dominant”
The NFL wants close games. 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy doesn’t care. As he enters his third NFL season and second full year as a starter, the last pick in the 2022 draft is ready to make things interesting by making things boring. “I want to be dominant,” Purdy told Mike Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle. “Not just win games …
Read More »Eagles training camp observations: DeVonta Smith reminds us he’s still really good
Eagles training camp observations: DeVonta Smith reminds us he’s still really good originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It was military day at Eagles training camp on Saturday and the Eagles held their longest practice of the summer so far. On the first day of bright sunshine of camp, the Eagles went 1 hour and 39 minutes before handing over …
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