The NFL has become very adept at conjuring something out of nothing, especially in the offseason. When nothing is really happening from a football standpoint, but it feels like everything is going on. Today brings the second annual “Back Together Saturday,” the league’s latest effort to craft a tentpole event that gathers simultaneous eyeballs — [more] … [Read more...] about It’s the second annual “Back Together Saturday”
Archives for July 2022
Commanders sign veteran tackle Rashod Hill
Tackle Rashod Hill spent six seasons with the Vikings. He’s now getting a shot to make the team in Washington. Agent Brett Tessler announced on Twitter that Hill has signed with the Commanders. Hill appeared in 74 games with 22 starts during his time with the Vikings. Initially signed by the Jaguars as an undrafted [more] … [Read more...] about Commanders sign veteran tackle Rashod Hill
Nathaniel Hackett gushes about Melvin Gordon
Broncos running back Javonte Williams did enough as a rookie to create the impression that, come 2021, he’d become a workhorse who generates plenty of yards and touchdowns and fantasy victories. But it’s been clear for a while that new coach Nathaniel Hackett isn’t inclined to let one guy carry the load at the tailback [more] … [Read more...] about Nathaniel Hackett gushes about Melvin Gordon
Will Lamar Jackson get a new contract before Week One?
A year ago, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson reportedly wasn’t interested in a new contract because he was too focused on football. Now, at a time when he’s very focused on football, he’s trying to get a new contract. Will it happen? It’s impossible to know the answer to that question with any degree of certainty, [more] … [Read more...] about Will Lamar Jackson get a new contract before Week One?
Insurance companies claim that $997 million has been paid out in the NFL concussion settlement
The concussion settlement already has been far more expensive than the NFL had hoped it would be. After agreeing to remove a $765 million cap on the fund devoted to former players with certain qualifying conditions, the league has paid out nearly $1 billion in claims. An article from Daniel Kaplan of TheAthletic.com mentions that [more] … [Read more...] about Insurance companies claim that $997 million has been paid out in the NFL concussion settlement