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Not even Patrick Mahomes is immune to being disciplined by the NFL. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported on Saturday that the Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Mahomes has been fined $14,069 by the league for a “violent gesture.” …
An Arizona Cardinals player has become the latest to get suspended under the NFL’s PED policy, and he is choosing to sound off. The NFL announced on Tuesday that Cardinals linebacker Markus Bailey has been suspended for six games. …
Trent Williams will have to fork over another five digits to the league office. The NFL announced on Saturday that the San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Williams has been fined $11,817 for punching Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook in Week 7, …
After the Minnesota Vikings were hurt by a baffling non-call on a clear facemask Thursday against the Los Angeles Rams, the possibility has been raised of potentially making such calls reviewable. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy admitted to Mike Florio …
NFL kickers have been hugely successful this season — perhaps too successful for the league’s liking. In light of the widespread success of kickers in 2024, there is increasing talk that the league could look to narrow the goal posts in …
The NFL’s random drug testing has struck again. New York Jets running back Breece Hall enjoyed a productive afternoon on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. In a 24-17 win for New York, Hall produced 114 yards from scrimmage (62 rushing yards …
A former Pro Bowl defender has gotten himself into some trouble with the league. Veteran safety Tashaun Gipson has been suspended for six games, the NFL’s transaction wire revealed on Tuesday. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Gipson has drawn …
The NFL responded Thursday after being hit with a significant penalty in a class-action lawsuit over their “NFL Sunday Ticket” package. The league was facing a class-action suit alleging monopolistic practices over its annual package, …
NFL quarterback salaries are continuing to surge, forcing some owners into conversations about whether something needs to be done about that. In an appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show” Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported …
The NFL will play its first-ever game in Brazil in September, and those involved are getting some unusual warnings from the league that they probably will not be used to. In an appearance on the “Green Light with Chris Long” podcast, …
The NFL is releasing its 2024 regular season schedule on Wednesday, and fans are mostly interested in when the most marquee matchups will happen. For players, the story is a bit different. JJ Watt discussed what NFL players actually focus on when the …
The NFL’s Christmas Day games are the latest marquee games to move from broadcast television to streaming under a new deal announced Wednesday. The league announced it had signed a three-year deal with Netflix to broadcast at least one …
The NFL’s competition committee this week made several rule change proposals to put before owners. One potential change was notably absent, and that was by design. NFL executive Troy Vincent confirmed Thursday that the league did not present …
The NFL appears to be taking aim at one controversial method of tackling, and a ban appears to be on the way. The league’s competition committee said Sunday that they are “aligned” on banning the hip-drop tackle. The only real work …
The NFL’s decision to present a playoff game exclusively on a streaming platform attracted some sharp criticism this year, but the league plans to do the same again in 2025. The NFL will schedule another streaming-only playoff game next season, …
The NFL has announced more plans to expand its international footprint. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell revealed in a statement on Friday that a 2025 regular-season game will be played in Madrid, Spain. The game will be held at Santiago Bernabéu …
