Football

Joe Burrow pushes Bengals to make deal with key defender

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow sent a clear message to the organization amid its standoff with a key defensive player. Bengals safety Jessie Bates is absent from mandatory minicamp as he pushes for a long-term contract with the …

Falcons coach has significant praise for rookie QB

Though Marcus Mariota is set to start for the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1, his rookie backup appears to be making an impression on the team’s coaching staff. Falcons head coach Arthur Smith had notable praise for rookie Desmond Ridder after three …

Myles Garrett is sticking to personal Hall of Fame policy

The Cleveland Browns toured the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a team on Wednesday, but star defensive lineman Myles Garrett did not join them for the visit. The Browns practiced at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on Wednesday, and took a brief tour of …

Jets OL sends message to critics with shirt choice

New York Jets offensive lineman Mekhi Becton appears to have been listening to his critics over the course of the offseason. Becton, the Jets’ first-round draft pick in 2020, showed up to his press conference Wednesday wearing a shirt that read …

Taylor Heinicke has surprising comment about teammate Carson Wentz

Taylor Heinicke started almost the entire season for Washington last year after Ryan Fitzpatrick went down with an injury in Week 1. Some felt he might have a chance to keep the job in 2022, but the Commanders then acquired Carson Wentz via trade. …

Steelers sign star player to record contract extension

Minkah Fitzpatrick has been one of the best defensive backs in the NFL over the past several seasons, and he will now be compensated accordingly. Fitzpatrick and the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to a four-year, $73.6 million contract extension. …

Derrick Henry shares what has motivated him heading into 2022

Derrick Henry rushed for over 2,000 yards in 2020, and many expected him to enjoy similar success last season. Instead, the Tennessee Titans star broke a bone in his foot and missed nine games. Henry says that has motivated him over the past several …

Kyler Murray headed for franchise-record contract?

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury expects any deal between the Cardinals and quarterback Kyler Murray to be a record-breaking payday. Kingsbury told reporters Tuesday that he believes Murray would become the highest-paid player in …

Ex-NFL WR signs with summer league baseball team

Golden Tate is returning to the field, but not for football. The former wide receiver, who played 11 seasons in the NFL, signed Tuesday with the Port Angeles Lefties of the West Coast League, a summer league for college players. The team is based in …

Ex-Pro Bowl receiver switching sports to baseball

A well-known former NFL player is pulling a Tim Tebow of sorts. The Port Angeles Lefties, a college summer baseball team, announced on Tuesday that they have signed ex-Pro Bowl wide receiver Golden Tate for the remainder of their 2022 season. The …

Amazon makes announcement about Richard Sherman

Amazon announced some news about Richard Sherman on Tuesday. The tech giant shared that they have officially hired Sherman to serve as a member of their “Thursday Night Football” team. Sherman will serve as a pregame, halftime and …

1 QB has significant lead in Steelers’ competition?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are holding an open competition for their starting quarterback job this offseason, but it sounds like one player may already have a big leg up. Mitch Trubisky signed with the Steelers as a free agent back in March. They chose …