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The NFL is going a little unconventional in their attempts to reach a younger fanbase, and the Internet is having some fun with it. On top of revealing their new postseason format and schedule on Tuesday, the league announced that they plan to …
The expansion of the NFL playoff field from 12 to 14 teams was one of the most significant changes that was agreed upon in the new collective bargaining agreement. On Tuesday, team owners voted to make that official. The league has also revealed its …
The start of the 2020 NFL season is still five months away, but there has already been plenty of speculation that the league could be forced to start later than originally scheduled because of the coronavirus pandemic. As of now, that is not …
The NFL has been determined to not alter its offseason calendar despite the coronavirus outbreak, but that does not mean the league has been unaffected by the pandemic. For example, many free agents have agreed to contracts with teams but been unable …
The coronavirus pandemic has brought most of the world to a halt, and that includes the world of sports. Every major American sport has been paused, delayed or canceled for the year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get your fill. In an …
The NFL is making some changes in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The league issued a memo to teams regarding new temporary rules for free agency, the use of club facilities, and off-season team activities. ESPN’s Adam Schefter shared the …
The NFL has thus far shown a commitment to not putting its entire offseason on hold over the coronavirus pandemic, and that has become a great source of frustration and disgust for many team executives around the league. The NBA, NHL and MLB have all …
The sticking point between NFL owners and players is largely what it has been all along — the length of the regular season. According to Dan Graziano of ESPN, the proposed 17-game schedule remains the major objection the NFLPA has to the …
NFL owners met on Thursday and approved the terms of a proposed new collective bargaining agreement between the league and the NFL Players Association, but it sounds like there is still a long way to go before a new CBA is in place. The NFLPA’s …
While one major issue remains a sticking point, it appears that talks between the NFL and the NFL Players Association regarding a new CBA are going well. The two sides are working on a 10-year CBA, according to Judy Battista of NFL.com. Her NFL Media …
Several NFL teams had their official Twitter accounts hacked on Sunday and Monday, and the league has confirmed that the issue is being addressed. After nearly half of the NFL’s teams and the league itself had their official Twitter accounts …
The NFL once again came under fire recently for its inability to track down video evidence of a player getting physical with a woman, and executives from the league tried to explain why that is the case on Wednesday. Todd Jones, an NFL executive …
The NFL needs to consider some uniform NFL stadium rules to ensure the safety of players. Those watching “Monday Night Football” between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Pittsburgh Steelers saw Tampa’s Isaiah Johnson slam into the wall …
The NFL has long been resistant to the idea of legalized sports wagering — at least when making statements in public. But privately, team owners and league executives must be licking their chops. ESPN’s Darren Rovell on Wednesday shared …
The potential legalization of sports gambling was among the topics discussed during the NFL owners meetings, according to a report. NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport says the league owners were briefed on the status of the sports gambling industry. They …
Papa John’s Pizza is no longer an official sponsor of the NFL, though they will continue to have sponsorship deals with individual NFL teams. The league and pizza chain announced the news on Tuesday in a joint statement. In the statement, the …
