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Rob Ninkovich

Rob Ninkovich in his Patriots helmet

Ex-Patriots Super Bowl champion dropped by ESPN

A multi-time Super Bowl winner is the latest to get axed by The Worldwide Leader. Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports reports this week that retired ex-New England Patriots defender Rob Ninkovich will not be brought back by ESPN. …

Bill Belichick with a headset

Watch: Ex-Patriot does funny impression of Bill Belichick’s pitch to Odell Beckham

The New England Patriots have been mentioned as a possibility for Odell Beckham Jr., and Bill Belichick is said to be enamored with the idea of signing the star receiver. If that’s true, former Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich has an idea of …

Baker Mayfield smiles

ESPN analysts make bold predictions about Baker Mayfield’s future with Browns

Even after last week’s embarrassing loss to the New York Jets, the Cleveland Browns still control their own playoff destiny. The Browns will reach the postseason if they can defeat the Mason Rudolph-led Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. If they …

Bruce Arians

Ex-Patriot says Tom Brady needs new head coach with Bucs

Tom Brady has struggled over the past three games, and many believe the 43-year-old is simply showing his age. Rob Ninkovich, who was teammates with Brady in New England, views Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians as the root of the problems. …

Rob Ninkovich says he would be ‘pretty angry’ over Malcolm Butler benching

Bill Belichick has yet to provide an explanation for why he decided to bench Malcolm Butler in the Super Bowl on Sunday, and there have been indications that his players are upset with him over it. Former Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich …

Rob Ninkovich facing four-game suspension for use of banned substance

As if the New England Patriots needed another four-game suspension… Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich announced Friday that he is facing a ban for the first four games of the season after testing positive for a banned substance. The …

Rob Ninkovich out indefinitely with torn triceps

Already without the suspended Tom Brady for the first four games of next season, the New England Patriots just took another gut punch, this one to their defense. According to a report by Mike Reiss of ESPN, defensive end Rob Ninkovich suffered a torn …

Rob Ninkovich: Patriots dynasty is ‘gone’

The New England Patriots have only three players remaining on their current roster from the last time they won a Super Bowl. Tom Brady and Vince Wilfork will still be with the team next season, while Deion Branch is set to become a free agent. Yet, …

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