Aaron Rodgers could have a full arsenal of offensive weapons at his disposal on Sunday. Despite being a game-time decision, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson is expected to suit up against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship at the Georgia Dome, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. The Bills also announced that […] Read More →
Archive for June, 2017
Steelers’ Antonio Brown signed six-figure Facebook deal before live broadcast
Tuesday, June 27th, 2017:Turns out Antonio Brown’s infamous Facebook Live broadcast wasn’t a random occurrence. According to NFL Network, the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver signed a six-figure contract with Facebook and the social media site may have encouraged him to stream the locker room happenings after last Sunday’s wild-card game. Pete Ward, the Colts’ chief operating office, was […] Read More →
Pat Tillman’s widow criticizes Donald Trump’s travel ban: ‘Not what he died for’
Sunday, June 25th, 2017:Marie Tillman, the widow of former Cardinals safety and Army Ranger Pat Tillman, expressed her disappointment in President Donald Trump’s immigration ban in a powerful Facebook post shared late Saturday. Cowherd: Boston fans are thinking, why doesn’t the commissioner show up to our playoff games again This is how Boston reacts, it’s a feisty media, […] Read More →
Martellus Bennett won’t visit White House if Patriots win Super Bowl
Friday, June 23rd, 2017:You can add Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett to the list of athletes unsupportive of President Donald Trump. Although quarterback Tom Brady and coach Bill Belichick are reportedly friends with the 45th president of the United States, Bennett told reporters at Monday’s Super Bowl Opening Night that if the Patriots beat the Falcons, he won’t […] Read More →
Victor Cruz’s career should make Hall of Fame voters feel worse about Terrell Davis’ wait
Tuesday, June 20th, 2017:So why would Victor Cruz and Terrell Davis be in the same sentence, especially if “Hall of Fame” is in that sentence? Because injury is a way of life in the NFL. Serious injury can reach up and devour one’s career at any time. That can never again be held against a great player’s career […] Read More →
NFL trade rumors: Jimmy Garoppolo ‘can’t completely’ ignore trade speculation
Saturday, June 17th, 2017:Jimmy Garoppolo’s fate rests in the hands of the New England Patriots, who this offseason may or may not trade the 25-year-old quarterback to a team willing to part with adequate compensation. The rumors seem nonstop, with clubs like the 49ers, Bears and Browns bubbling as possible trade partners for the Patriots. Such is a […] Read More →
Texans owner wants ‘better performance’ at QB in 2017; Tony Romo not solution
Thursday, June 15th, 2017:Casual NFL fans probably ran into at least one headline showcasing dismay over Brock Osweiler’s play this season after signing a massive contract with the Texans. The former Arizona State standout bided his time behind Peyton Manning in Denver before grabbing the reigns of Houston’s offense, but he fell well short of expectations, even getting […] Read More →
Titans honor ALS-stricken Tim Shaw with ‘Most Inspirational’ award
Monday, June 12th, 2017:If inspirational is what you want to call Tim Shaw for his fight against ALS, then call him inspirational, the former Tennessee Titan said Wednesday night. Shaw made his remarks at a season-ticket-holder “Tuxedos & Tailgate” event at which his former team was handing out its 2016 awards, among them the one he got as […] Read More →
Buccaneers sign veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick
Saturday, June 10th, 2017:When Mike Glennon signed with the Bears, the Buccaneers were left with a minor hole at their back-up quarterback spot. That hole has been filled. The Bucs signed journeyman Ryan Fitzpatrick to be their back-up quarterback Friday morning. This will be the seventh team for Fitzpatrick in his career as he has spent time with […] Read More →
Titans QB Matt Cassel out six weeks as Marcus Mariota continues recovery
Wednesday, June 7th, 2017:Marcus Mariota isn’t the only Titans quarterback on the road to recovery. Veteran backup Matt Cassel hurt his right (throwing hand) thumb Tuesday and will need a pin surgically inserted to aid the recovery. He is expected to be out six weeks, coach Mike Mularkey said. That means Cassel, 35, will miss the remainder of […] Read More →