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cardinals ordered to pay ex-vp terry mcdonough $3m for defamation
In a 62-page decision dated March 29, Jeffrey Mishkin, the arbitrator appointed by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, determined the Cardinals and their owner, Michael Bidwill, defamed McDonough "with malice" in a multipage statement to media organizations that accused McDonough of spousal abuse and neglect of his disabled adult daughter -- allegations McDonough has denied.
49ers brock purdy banks $739k in nfl performance-base pay
This year, the NFL compensated players an additional $393.8 million in performance-based pay for the 2023 season. The program compensates players based on their playing time and salary levels with the intent to give additional money to players who performed beyond their contracts.
In a 62-page decision dated March 29, Jeffrey Mishkin, the arbitrator appointed by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, determined the Cardinals and their owner, Michael Bidwill, defamed McDonough "with malice" in a multipage statement to media organizations that accused McDonough of spousal abuse and neglect of his disabled adult daughter -- allegations McDonough has denied.
49ers brock purdy banks $739k in nfl performance-base pay
This year, the NFL compensated players an additional $393.8 million in performance-based pay for the 2023 season. The program compensates players based on their playing time and salary levels with the intent to give additional money to players who performed beyond their contracts.
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NFL reinstates five players from gambling suspensions
The NFL has reinstated five players who were suspended for the 2023 season for violating the NFL's gambling policy. Washington Commanders defensive end Shaka Toney and four free agents -- defensive end Rashod Berry, wide receiver Quintez Cephus, safety C.J. Moore, and defensive end Demetrius Taylor were reinstated. Defensive back isaiah Rodgers, who also was suspended last year for at least the 2023 season, wasn't reinstated Thursday. His situation remains under review, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Thursday. Both Rodgers and Berry were with the Indianapolis Colts at the time of their suspensions, and both were released by the team last year.
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roman gabriel, first filipino american qb, dies at 83
From 1967 to 1970, Gabriel led the Rams to a 41-14-4 record and two division titles, though never a playoff game. He was voted MVP in 1969 after throwing for 2,549 yards with 24 touchdown passes and five rushing scores. Gabriel, who played at NC State and was a two-time player of the year in the Atlantic Coast Conference, was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1989.
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From 1967 to 1970, Gabriel led the Rams to a 41-14-4 record and two division titles, though never a playoff game. He was voted MVP in 1969 after throwing for 2,549 yards with 24 touchdown passes and five rushing scores. Gabriel, who played at NC State and was a two-time player of the year in the Atlantic Coast Conference, was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1989.
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sources: steelers not expected to pick up justin fields option
By not picking up Fields' fifth-year option, the Steelers have a quarterback room where their top two players are playing out the final year of their contracts. Prior to trading for Fields, the Steelers signed Russel Wilson to a one-year deal for the league minimum.
bateman dets extension, makes ravens history
Bateman, 24, has had a challenging start to his career since being the No. 27 overall pick of the 2021 draft. In three seasons, he's totaled 93 catches and four touchdowns. Bateman's first two seasons were derailed by injuries. Bateman missed the first six games of his rookie season after undergoing hernia surgery and was then sidelined for the final nine games of his second season after having foot surgery.
By not picking up Fields' fifth-year option, the Steelers have a quarterback room where their top two players are playing out the final year of their contracts. Prior to trading for Fields, the Steelers signed Russel Wilson to a one-year deal for the league minimum.
bateman dets extension, makes ravens history
Bateman, 24, has had a challenging start to his career since being the No. 27 overall pick of the 2021 draft. In three seasons, he's totaled 93 catches and four touchdowns. Bateman's first two seasons were derailed by injuries. Bateman missed the first six games of his rookie season after undergoing hernia surgery and was then sidelined for the final nine games of his second season after having foot surgery.
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roger Goodell mulls 18-game slate, president day weekend super bowl
Specifically, Goodell said he would embrace a schedule featuring 18 regular-season games and two preseason contests, a significant shift from the current 17 regular-season and three preseason contests that was implemented in 2021. The move toward 17 games initially faced significant opposition from players, even after owners approved the deal.
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"I think we're good at 17 now," Goodell said. "But, listen, we're looking at how we continue. I'm not a fan of the preseason." "Will a franchise ever happen or a division?" he said. "Maybe. I think that's beyond 10 years though."
Specifically, Goodell said he would embrace a schedule featuring 18 regular-season games and two preseason contests, a significant shift from the current 17 regular-season and three preseason contests that was implemented in 2021. The move toward 17 games initially faced significant opposition from players, even after owners approved the deal.
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"I think we're good at 17 now," Goodell said. "But, listen, we're looking at how we continue. I'm not a fan of the preseason." "Will a franchise ever happen or a division?" he said. "Maybe. I think that's beyond 10 years though."
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nfl to allow guardian caps on helmets during regular season
The padded head gear has been mandated for players at certain positions during training camp in 2022 and 2023. Speaking earlier this year, NFL executive vice president Jeff Miller said that Guardian Caps have contributed to a nearly 50% reduction in concussions for the positions groups that wore them during those time periods.
caleb williams breaks catlin clark's draft night merch sales record
The Bears selected the quarterback first in the NFL draft on Thursday night and his merchandise on Fanatics, including jerseys and other apparel, set the record for draft night sales value in any sport. Williams switched from his jersey number at USC (13) to No. 18 with the Bears, the team announced Thursday night.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft on April 15, had broken the existing record 10 days earlier when her No. 22 jersey sold out in a matter of hours.
The padded head gear has been mandated for players at certain positions during training camp in 2022 and 2023. Speaking earlier this year, NFL executive vice president Jeff Miller said that Guardian Caps have contributed to a nearly 50% reduction in concussions for the positions groups that wore them during those time periods.
caleb williams breaks catlin clark's draft night merch sales record
The Bears selected the quarterback first in the NFL draft on Thursday night and his merchandise on Fanatics, including jerseys and other apparel, set the record for draft night sales value in any sport. Williams switched from his jersey number at USC (13) to No. 18 with the Bears, the team announced Thursday night.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft on April 15, had broken the existing record 10 days earlier when her No. 22 jersey sold out in a matter of hours.
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sources: ezekiel elliott, cowboys reuniting with 1-year deal
From 2016 to '22 with the Cowboys, Elliott ran for 8,262 yards. The three-time Pro Bowler set team rookie records with 1,631 yards and posted 30 100-yard games in his time with the Cowboys. He also led the NFL in rushing in 2016 and 2018 but has not topped 1,000 yards since 2020 (1,002).
From 2016 to '22 with the Cowboys, Elliott ran for 8,262 yards. The three-time Pro Bowler set team rookie records with 1,631 yards and posted 30 100-yard games in his time with the Cowboys. He also led the NFL in rushing in 2016 and 2018 but has not topped 1,000 yards since 2020 (1,002).
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four-time cb chris harris jr. retires from nfl
He finishes his career, which also included two seasons with theChargers, with 22 interceptions, 97 passes defended, 621 tackles, 7 forced fumbles and 6 sacks.
raiders sign former cowboys wr michael gallup
Selected by the Cowboys in the third round of the 2018 draft out of Colorado State, Gallup has 266 receptions for 3,744 yards and 21 touchdowns in his career.
He finishes his career, which also included two seasons with theChargers, with 22 interceptions, 97 passes defended, 621 tackles, 7 forced fumbles and 6 sacks.
raiders sign former cowboys wr michael gallup
Selected by the Cowboys in the third round of the 2018 draft out of Colorado State, Gallup has 266 receptions for 3,744 yards and 21 touchdowns in his career.
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sources: dolphins, wr Odell beckham Jr. agree to 1-year deal
Beckham remains one of the most popular names in the NFL despite his production slipping over the years. He has failed to eclipse 50 catches or 600 receiving yards in each of his past three seasons played. Beckham has totaled 566 receptions for 7,932 yards and 59 touchdowns.
bills add wide receiver chase claypool on 1-year deal
Claypool spent the first two full seasons of his career in Pittsburgh after he was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft out of Notre Dame. In his rookie season, Claypool totaled a career-high 11 touchdowns with 62 receptions for 873 yards.
Beckham remains one of the most popular names in the NFL despite his production slipping over the years. He has failed to eclipse 50 catches or 600 receiving yards in each of his past three seasons played. Beckham has totaled 566 receptions for 7,932 yards and 59 touchdowns.
bills add wide receiver chase claypool on 1-year deal
Claypool spent the first two full seasons of his career in Pittsburgh after he was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft out of Notre Dame. In his rookie season, Claypool totaled a career-high 11 touchdowns with 62 receptions for 873 yards.
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source: Steelers decline rb najee harris' fith-year 2025 option
Though Harris played his fewest snaps (53%) in 2023, he had his best season as a pro, averaging 4.1 yards per carry with eight rushing touchdowns. In the final two games of the season, Harris rushed for 100 yards in consecutive games for the first time in his NFL career.
source: chiefs decline fifth-year option for kadarius toney
Injuries continued for Toney the rest of the season. The Chiefs listed him on their weekly injury report for 19 of their 21 games, counting the postseason. Toney played in 13 games but had just 27 catches for 169 yards and a touchdown.
Though Harris played his fewest snaps (53%) in 2023, he had his best season as a pro, averaging 4.1 yards per carry with eight rushing touchdowns. In the final two games of the season, Harris rushed for 100 yards in consecutive games for the first time in his NFL career.
source: chiefs decline fifth-year option for kadarius toney
Injuries continued for Toney the rest of the season. The Chiefs listed him on their weekly injury report for 19 of their 21 games, counting the postseason. Toney played in 13 games but had just 27 catches for 169 yards and a touchdown.
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