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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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texans trade for rams receiver ben skowronek
Skowronek was a seventh-round pick in the 2021 draft and is entering the last year of his contract. Through three years of his career, he has 575 receiving yards and one touchdown. Skowronek's offensive playing time dwindled from 82% in 2022 to 19% last season as he finished with 66 yards on eight catches.
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The Texans sent a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Rams in exchange for Skowronek and a 2026 seventh-round selection.
titans expect wr treylon Burks to 'carve out role' in 2024
Burks' performance at Arkansas led him to being the No. 18 pick by the Titans in the 2022 draft. New Titans receivers coach Tyke Tolbert wants Burks to resurrect the dominant player he was in college.
Skowronek was a seventh-round pick in the 2021 draft and is entering the last year of his contract. Through three years of his career, he has 575 receiving yards and one touchdown. Skowronek's offensive playing time dwindled from 82% in 2022 to 19% last season as he finished with 66 yards on eight catches.
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The Texans sent a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Rams in exchange for Skowronek and a 2026 seventh-round selection.
titans expect wr treylon Burks to 'carve out role' in 2024
Burks' performance at Arkansas led him to being the No. 18 pick by the Titans in the 2022 draft. New Titans receivers coach Tyke Tolbert wants Burks to resurrect the dominant player he was in college.
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Patriots QB drake maye 'has a lot to work on,' says coach
"He has a lot to work on. A lot to work on," Mayo said Saturday, repeating himself. "But I have no doubt that he will put the time in. He was here all night trying to get on the same page as everyone else."
commanders' johnny newton to have surgery on left foot
On the night he was drafted Newton said, "I'm fully healed now. I'm fully ready to go. The injury happened midseason, got surgery on it in January, healed up, fully healed, then I did a pro day back in Illinois and ever since then I've been ready to go."
"He has a lot to work on. A lot to work on," Mayo said Saturday, repeating himself. "But I have no doubt that he will put the time in. He was here all night trying to get on the same page as everyone else."
commanders' johnny newton to have surgery on left foot
On the night he was drafted Newton said, "I'm fully healed now. I'm fully ready to go. The injury happened midseason, got surgery on it in January, healed up, fully healed, then I did a pro day back in Illinois and ever since then I've been ready to go."
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jerry rice on brenden's draft slide: prove teams wrong
Brenden Rice wasn't picked until the seventh round, the 32nd receiver taken out of the 35 drafted. He said his draft position disappointed him and infuriated his father. At 6-foot-3 and 208 pounds, Rice gives the Chargers a physical deep-ball target. He led USC with a 14.6 air yards per target in 2023, and seven of his 12 touchdown receptions were on vertical routes, tied for the sixth most in the FBS.
jayden daniels impresses in first commanders mini camp practice
Washington selected Daniels with the second pick in last month's draft, making him the franchise's latest hope at quarterback. The team started eight different passers in the past four years, and nobody has started for more than three consecutive seasons since Mark Rypien from 1989 to 1993.
Brenden Rice wasn't picked until the seventh round, the 32nd receiver taken out of the 35 drafted. He said his draft position disappointed him and infuriated his father. At 6-foot-3 and 208 pounds, Rice gives the Chargers a physical deep-ball target. He led USC with a 14.6 air yards per target in 2023, and seven of his 12 touchdown receptions were on vertical routes, tied for the sixth most in the FBS.
jayden daniels impresses in first commanders mini camp practice
Washington selected Daniels with the second pick in last month's draft, making him the franchise's latest hope at quarterback. The team started eight different passers in the past four years, and nobody has started for more than three consecutive seasons since Mark Rypien from 1989 to 1993.
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List of 2024 season opponents ahead of NFL schedule release
Here are the home and away opponents for every team in the 2024 NFL regular season. Dates and times are forthcoming.
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veteran olb bud dupree signs with los angeles chargers
Dupree broke the 10-sack barrier once -- with the Steelers in 2019 when he played every game and had a career-high 68 tackles, 16 tackles for loss and 17 quarterback hits. He's played in 119 career games (99 starts) with 305 tackles, 53 sacks, and 70 tackles for loss.
saints bolster offensive line depth, add veteran lucas patrick
Patrick, 30, spent the past two seasons with the Chicago Bears and started 15 games at center because of injuries. He allowed 25 hurries, 2 quarterback hits and no sacks in 953 snaps.
Dupree broke the 10-sack barrier once -- with the Steelers in 2019 when he played every game and had a career-high 68 tackles, 16 tackles for loss and 17 quarterback hits. He's played in 119 career games (99 starts) with 305 tackles, 53 sacks, and 70 tackles for loss.
saints bolster offensive line depth, add veteran lucas patrick
Patrick, 30, spent the past two seasons with the Chicago Bears and started 15 games at center because of injuries. He allowed 25 hurries, 2 quarterback hits and no sacks in 953 snaps.
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buccaneers, antonio winfield agree to 4-year,$84.1m contract
Winfield, 25, has 384 tackles, 15 sacks, 11 forced fumbles and 7 interceptions in 59 career games. He registered 122 tackles -- fourth most among all league defensive backs and second most on the team -- with six tackles for loss, 12 passes defended, 6 sacks, 8 quarterback hits and 3 interceptions. The deal makes Winfield the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history -- the first time in modern NFL history that a safety has set this mark.
trey hendrickson committed to Bengals after trade request
The 29-year-old has been one of the league's best edge rushers since the Bengals signed him in 2021 to a four-year deal worth $60 million. He has 40.5 sacks since, the fifth-highest total during that span, according to ESPN Stats & Information research.
Winfield, 25, has 384 tackles, 15 sacks, 11 forced fumbles and 7 interceptions in 59 career games. He registered 122 tackles -- fourth most among all league defensive backs and second most on the team -- with six tackles for loss, 12 passes defended, 6 sacks, 8 quarterback hits and 3 interceptions. The deal makes Winfield the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history -- the first time in modern NFL history that a safety has set this mark.
trey hendrickson committed to Bengals after trade request
The 29-year-old has been one of the league's best edge rushers since the Bengals signed him in 2021 to a four-year deal worth $60 million. He has 40.5 sacks since, the fifth-highest total during that span, according to ESPN Stats & Information research.
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sources: lions signing qb jared goff to 4-year, $212m extension
Last season he threw for 4,575 yards with 30 touchdowns and 12 interceptions as he led the Lions to two playoff victories in a single postseason for the first time since 1957. In three seasons in Detroit, Goff has passed for 12,258 yards and 78 touchdowns with just 27 interceptions. The deal makes the 2016 No. 1 pick the highest-paid player in franchise history.
ex-chiefs wr marquez valdes-scantling signs with bills
The 29-year-old also provides a downfield threat, averaging at least 15 yards per reception in every season of his career. He caught eight passes for 116 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs' AFC Championship Game victory over the Bengals after the 2022 season.
Last season he threw for 4,575 yards with 30 touchdowns and 12 interceptions as he led the Lions to two playoff victories in a single postseason for the first time since 1957. In three seasons in Detroit, Goff has passed for 12,258 yards and 78 touchdowns with just 27 interceptions. The deal makes the 2016 No. 1 pick the highest-paid player in franchise history.
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The 29-year-old also provides a downfield threat, averaging at least 15 yards per reception in every season of his career. He caught eight passes for 116 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs' AFC Championship Game victory over the Bengals after the 2022 season.
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tom brady has regrets on roast, says 'he wouldn't do it again'
What was billed as "the greatest roast of all time" turned out to be anything but for Tom Brady, who expressed regrets at the impact it had on his three children. "I loved when the jokes were about me," Brady said Tuesday on "The Pivot" podcast with Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor and Channing Crowder. "I thought they were so fun. I didn't like the way it affected my kids.
jets-vikings in first u.k. game; jags back-to-back overseas
Three games will be played in London this season, beginning with Rodgers and the New York Jets playing the Minnesota Vikings and rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy (No. 11 pick) on Oct. 6 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Rodgers went 17-11-1 against the Vikings when he was with the Green Bay Packers - The Jacksonville Jaguars will play back-to-back games in London for the second season in a row, first as the designated road team against first overall pick Caleb Williams. The Jaguars will then be the host when they play the New England Patriots and No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 20
What was billed as "the greatest roast of all time" turned out to be anything but for Tom Brady, who expressed regrets at the impact it had on his three children. "I loved when the jokes were about me," Brady said Tuesday on "The Pivot" podcast with Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor and Channing Crowder. "I thought they were so fun. I didn't like the way it affected my kids.
jets-vikings in first u.k. game; jags back-to-back overseas
Three games will be played in London this season, beginning with Rodgers and the New York Jets playing the Minnesota Vikings and rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy (No. 11 pick) on Oct. 6 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Rodgers went 17-11-1 against the Vikings when he was with the Green Bay Packers - The Jacksonville Jaguars will play back-to-back games in London for the second season in a row, first as the designated road team against first overall pick Caleb Williams. The Jaguars will then be the host when they play the New England Patriots and No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 20