Shortly after the Ravens used the non-exclusive franchise tag on quarterback Lamar Jackson, there was a report that the Falcons would not pursue Jackson this offseason and some were surprised by that given how avidly they pursued a trade for Deshaun Watson in 2022. There’s been no sign of a change in the team’s thinking [more] … [Read more...] about Arthur Blank: Lamar Jackson situation “very different” than Deshaun Watson pursuit
Archives for March 2023
NFL to allow stadium sportsbooks to stay open on gameday
Depending on your home stadium, you may soon be able to place a bet and then take your seat at an NFL game. According to multiple reports, NFL owners on Tuesday voted to allow sportsbooks located at NFL stadiums to stay open during gamedays. Currently, that would apply to only four teams — the Cardinals [more] … [Read more...] about NFL to allow stadium sportsbooks to stay open on gameday
Pete Carroll: Jamal Adams pushing to be ready for Week One
The Seahawks signed safety Julian Love as a free agent this month, but head coach Pete Carroll said on Tuesday that Love’s addition was not a sign that Jamal Adams is out of the team’s plans for the 2023 season. Adams tore his quad in Week One last season and he missed nine games over [more] … [Read more...] about Pete Carroll: Jamal Adams pushing to be ready for Week One
NFL approves allowing teams to play two Thursday games on short weeks
NFL owners discussed flexible scheduling for Thursday Night Football. They did not vote on the proposal but instead changed the rules to allow teams to play on two short weeks during the season. That will allow a better inventory of teams for late-season games. “We’re interested in making sure that we get exposure for all [more] … [Read more...] about NFL approves allowing teams to play two Thursday games on short weeks
Is anyone going to make a move for Lamar Jackson?
Lamar Jackson and the Ravens remain at contractual impasse. The door has been wide open for another team to make a move to try to acquire him from the Ravens. No one seems to be interested in doing it. What was apparent before the annual league meetings has become more and more clear. Team after [more] … [Read more...] about Is anyone going to make a move for Lamar Jackson?