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NFL, NFLPA approves helmet design to reduce QB concussions
The helmet performed 7% better than the most popular helmet worn by quarterbacks last season, the league said in a memo sent to team executives Thursday. Jason Neubauer, an executive for Vicis, said the company began designing its Zero2 Matrix QB helmet in early 2022.
Peacock will exclusively carry NFL playoff games
The Peacock exclusive game on Jan. 13 will start at 8:15 or 8:30 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on NBC stations in the markets of the two teams. It will also be available on mobile devices through the NFL+ package. It will be preceded by a late afternoon playoff game on NBC and Peacock that will kick off at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Ex Falcon, Colts QB Matt Ryan joins CBS Sports as analyst
Ryan has played 15 seasons in the NFL and faces an uncertain future after a difficult 2022 campaign with the Colts. He was benched twice and was plagued by turnovers. Ryan's 15 fumbles were a career high and the second-most in the NFL last season. He also threw 13 interceptions.
The helmet performed 7% better than the most popular helmet worn by quarterbacks last season, the league said in a memo sent to team executives Thursday. Jason Neubauer, an executive for Vicis, said the company began designing its Zero2 Matrix QB helmet in early 2022.
Peacock will exclusively carry NFL playoff games
The Peacock exclusive game on Jan. 13 will start at 8:15 or 8:30 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on NBC stations in the markets of the two teams. It will also be available on mobile devices through the NFL+ package. It will be preceded by a late afternoon playoff game on NBC and Peacock that will kick off at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Ex Falcon, Colts QB Matt Ryan joins CBS Sports as analyst
Ryan has played 15 seasons in the NFL and faces an uncertain future after a difficult 2022 campaign with the Colts. He was benched twice and was plagued by turnovers. Ryan's 15 fumbles were a career high and the second-most in the NFL last season. He also threw 13 interceptions.
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NFL suspends four players for gambling violations
Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry of the Indianapolis Colts and free agent Demetrius Taylor were suspended indefinitely -- through at least the 2023 season -- for betting on NFL games last season. In addition, Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Nicholas Pettit-Frere was suspended six games for betting on other sports at the workplace. The four suspensions were announced Thursday by the NFL.
Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry of the Indianapolis Colts and free agent Demetrius Taylor were suspended indefinitely -- through at least the 2023 season -- for betting on NFL games last season. In addition, Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Nicholas Pettit-Frere was suspended six games for betting on other sports at the workplace. The four suspensions were announced Thursday by the NFL.
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Report: Tom Brady lost $30M in collapse of crypto giant FTX
Tom Brady lost millions in the collapse of cryptocurrency company FTX, for which he served as an "ambassador," The New York Times reported Friday. Under an agreement the retired NFL quarterback made with FTX in 2021, he received $30 million in now-worthless stock for his work pitching the company in television ads and at its conference. In step with him at the time was his then-wife, Gisele Bundchen, who received $18 million in stock, per the report. Brady, 45, ranked No. 50 on Forbes' 2023 list of the world's highest-paid athletes with earnings of $45.2 million in football salary and endorsements.
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Jets star DT Quinnen Williams reach $96M deal
Williams was selected third overall in 2019, Mike Maccagnan's final draft as the GM. The former Alabama All-American has 27.5 sacks in 57 career games.
Former Pro-Bowl DL Malik Jackson retires after 10 season
Jackson recorded 292 tackles and 35.5 sacks in 142 career games (89 starts) since being selected by the Broncos in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL draft out of Tennessee.
Williams was selected third overall in 2019, Mike Maccagnan's final draft as the GM. The former Alabama All-American has 27.5 sacks in 57 career games.
Former Pro-Bowl DL Malik Jackson retires after 10 season
Jackson recorded 292 tackles and 35.5 sacks in 142 career games (89 starts) since being selected by the Broncos in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL draft out of Tennessee.
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NFL best at every position:
50 experts, reporters and analysts to name the NFL's greatest player of all time at every position.
50 experts, reporters and analysts to name the NFL's greatest player of all time at every position.
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NFL announces Pro Bowl Games coming back to Orlando in 2024
The NFL announced Tuesday the reimagined Pro Bowl, which was held in central Florida four straight seasons between 2017-2020, will be played at Camping World Stadium on Feb. 4.
Source: Cowboys guard Zack Martin doesn't report to camp
Last season marked the sixth first-team All-Pro nod for Martin, who at age 32 is among the most productive players at any position. Martin, who has missed just eight games in his career, has been named to the Pro Bowl eight times. The only guard with more Pro Bowl appearances in team history is Hall of Famer Larry Allen (nine).
The NFL announced Tuesday the reimagined Pro Bowl, which was held in central Florida four straight seasons between 2017-2020, will be played at Camping World Stadium on Feb. 4.
Source: Cowboys guard Zack Martin doesn't report to camp
Last season marked the sixth first-team All-Pro nod for Martin, who at age 32 is among the most productive players at any position. Martin, who has missed just eight games in his career, has been named to the Pro Bowl eight times. The only guard with more Pro Bowl appearances in team history is Hall of Famer Larry Allen (nine).
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NFL revises policy to expand penalties for sexual assault offenses
The NFL has revised its personal conduct policy to expand the definition of sexual assault offenses, which could result in a more severe penalty. A first violation of sexual assault "involving physical force or committed against someone incapable of giving consent or involving threats or coercion" will result in a suspension of six games without pay "with possible upward or downward adjustments based on any aggravating or mitigating factors," according to the policy, which was obtained by The Associated Press on Tuesday.Click Here For Full Story
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Bengals, Logan Wilson agrees to 4-year, $37.25 million extension
Wilson notched 123 tackles, a career high, during the team's 2022 season. He also has seven career interceptions and 11 pass deflections.
Cowboys give Malik Hooker 3-year extension worth up to $24M
Hooker was credited with 67 tackles, three tackles for loss, three pass breakups and equaled his career high with three interceptions. He also returned a fumble 38 yards for a touchdown.
Wilson notched 123 tackles, a career high, during the team's 2022 season. He also has seven career interceptions and 11 pass deflections.
Cowboys give Malik Hooker 3-year extension worth up to $24M
Hooker was credited with 67 tackles, three tackles for loss, three pass breakups and equaled his career high with three interceptions. He also returned a fumble 38 yards for a touchdown.
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Fair catches on NFL kickoffs to know be spotted at 25-yard line
Concussion rates on kickoffs have surged over the past two seasons, to nearly twice as high as the average offensive or defensive play, despite a series of previous tweaks to its format that have resulted in touchbacks on roughly 60% of kickoffs on an annual basis.
Concussion rates on kickoffs have surged over the past two seasons, to nearly twice as high as the average offensive or defensive play, despite a series of previous tweaks to its format that have resulted in touchbacks on roughly 60% of kickoffs on an annual basis.
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Texans minority owner Javier Loya facing sexual assault charges
According to court documents, Loya faces one count of first-degree rape, five counts of first-degree sexual abuse and one count of third-degree sexual abuse. He was indicted on May 10 in Jefferson County (Kentucky) Circuit Court, pleaded not guilty on May 15 and posted a $50,000 bond.
According to court documents, Loya faces one count of first-degree rape, five counts of first-degree sexual abuse and one count of third-degree sexual abuse. He was indicted on May 10 in Jefferson County (Kentucky) Circuit Court, pleaded not guilty on May 15 and posted a $50,000 bond.
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Court won't remove Brett Favre from suit over welfare money
Attorneys for the state responded that Favre took $1.1 million in TANF money from Nancy New "for speeches he never made." "Favre repaid that, but he has neither repaid the $1.7 million he arranged for his drug company, Prevacus, to receive in exchange for giving Nancy New stock, nor the $5 million he orchestrated the USM Athletic Department to receive for a volleyball facility," the state attorneys wrote.
Reports: Bills' stadium projected to have $300M cost overrun
What was initially estimated to cost $1.4 billion in March 2022 and increased to $1.54 billion months later, is now projected to have jumped to $1.65 billion and approaching $1.7 billion, the reports said.
Attorneys for the state responded that Favre took $1.1 million in TANF money from Nancy New "for speeches he never made." "Favre repaid that, but he has neither repaid the $1.7 million he arranged for his drug company, Prevacus, to receive in exchange for giving Nancy New stock, nor the $5 million he orchestrated the USM Athletic Department to receive for a volleyball facility," the state attorneys wrote.
Reports: Bills' stadium projected to have $300M cost overrun
What was initially estimated to cost $1.4 billion in March 2022 and increased to $1.54 billion months later, is now projected to have jumped to $1.65 billion and approaching $1.7 billion, the reports said.
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Ex-Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliot joins Patriots on 1-year deal
Elliott, who was released by the Cowboys on March 15 in a salary cap move, had a career-low 876 rushing yards in 2022, but he scored 12 touchdowns and remained a top short-yardage back and pass protector. However, he averaged 3.9 yards per touch last season, the worst mark among 51 running backs that had at least 100 touches, according to ESPN Stats & Information research.
Elliott, who was released by the Cowboys on March 15 in a salary cap move, had a career-low 876 rushing yards in 2022, but he scored 12 touchdowns and remained a top short-yardage back and pass protector. However, he averaged 3.9 yards per touch last season, the worst mark among 51 running backs that had at least 100 touches, according to ESPN Stats & Information research.
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NFL cut trackers 2023; Live roster updates for all 32 teams
Teams were required to finalize their 53-man rosters by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. With the preseason already in the books, teams began making their 2023 roster cuts over the weekend.
Teams were required to finalize their 53-man rosters by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. With the preseason already in the books, teams began making their 2023 roster cuts over the weekend.
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Gil Brandt who helped build Cowboys into 'America's Team,' dies
He was the Cowboys' vice president of player personnel for 28 years, from 1960 when the team entered the NFL as an expansion franchise until May 1989, when he was fired by new owner and general manager Jerry Jones.
He was the Cowboys' vice president of player personnel for 28 years, from 1960 when the team entered the NFL as an expansion franchise until May 1989, when he was fired by new owner and general manager Jerry Jones.
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Vikings' T.J. Hooker signs historic deal for tight ends, sources say
Hockenson finished second among NFL tight ends last season with 86 receptions for 914 yards in 17 combined games with Minnesota and Detroit. Hockenson signed a four-year contract extension that will pay him at least $66 million and up to $68.5 million.
Hockenson finished second among NFL tight ends last season with 86 receptions for 914 yards in 17 combined games with Minnesota and Detroit. Hockenson signed a four-year contract extension that will pay him at least $66 million and up to $68.5 million.
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Jerry Jones expects Dak Prescott to be with Cowboys for 'a long time'
Jones has continually expressed the desire to sign Prescott to an extension, but getting one completed would actually chew into salary cap room this year. In 2024, Prescott is scheduled to make $29 million in salary and has a $5 million roster bonus.
Two-time Pro Bowl TE Kyle Rudolph retires after 12 seasons
Rudolph, 33, caught 482 passes for 4,773 yards and 50 touchdowns in 165 career NFL games (145 starts). Most of those receptions (453), yards (4,488) and touchdowns (48) came in a Vikings uniform.
Jones has continually expressed the desire to sign Prescott to an extension, but getting one completed would actually chew into salary cap room this year. In 2024, Prescott is scheduled to make $29 million in salary and has a $5 million roster bonus.
Two-time Pro Bowl TE Kyle Rudolph retires after 12 seasons
Rudolph, 33, caught 482 passes for 4,773 yards and 50 touchdowns in 165 career NFL games (145 starts). Most of those receptions (453), yards (4,488) and touchdowns (48) came in a Vikings uniform.