The NFL will take up discussion of flex scheduling for Thursday Night Football again in May after not having the votes to approve the league’s proposed measure Tuesday. The league wants the leeway to move late-season games from Sunday to Thursday, with a 15-day advance notice, to assure better matchups for Amazon. Giants co-owner John [more] … [Read more...] about Roger Goodell defends possibility of Thursday night flex scheduling
Archives for March 2023
Roger Goodell reiterates that Mary Jo White’s report will be made public
From the moment Commanders owner Daniel Snyder announced in November 2022 that he was exploring the possibility of selling the team, speculation emerged in league circles that the ongoing investigation being conducted by Mary Jo White would never see the light of day. In a press conference held in connection with the league meetings in [more] … [Read more...] about Roger Goodell reiterates that Mary Jo White’s report will be made public
Roger Goodell on termination of Jim Trotter: “I wasn’t part of that decision”
On Monday morning, Jim Trotter of NFL Media announced that his contract with the league-owned operation would not be renewed. On Tuesday afternoon, Trotter suggested that his repeated questions to Commissioner Roger Goodell about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the NFL Media newsroom played a role in the decision. On Tuesday evening, Goodell rejected that [more] … [Read more...] about Roger Goodell on termination of Jim Trotter: “I wasn’t part of that decision”
Lamar Jackson pushes back on the narrative that he’s an injury risk
Yes, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has suffered injuries in each of the last two Decembers. Yes, he has missed time due to those injuries. Yes, some have suggested he could have returned to play after the PCL injury that he suffered in December 2022, against the Broncos. On Tuesday, Falcons owner Arthur Blank specifically mentioned [more] … [Read more...] about Lamar Jackson pushes back on the narrative that he’s an injury risk
Draft Rumors: Commanders, Texans, Bears, Titans, Panthers, Raiders, Falcons
Reported as a team not interested in Lamar Jackson, the Commanders are indeed going in another direction at quarterback. Ron Rivera confirmed Tuesday his team will not pursue the dual-threat superstar and, via the Washington Post’s Nicki Jhabvala, never considered doing so (Twitter link). “It was something we feel didn’t suit what we want to do,” Rivera said. “We know he’s a … [Read more...] about Draft Rumors: Commanders, Texans, Bears, Titans, Panthers, Raiders, Falcons