Archives for March 2022

The man who killed a college football player and wounded Corey Ballentine was convicted by a jury in Kansas on Friday, The Topeka Capital-Journal reports. Francisco “Franky” Mendez, 21, was found guilty of first-degree murder and four counts of attempted murder. Washburn University cornerback Dwane Simmons, 23, was killed in the April 28, 2019, shooting. [more] … [Read more...] about Man convicted in shooting that wounded Corey Ballentine

One of the topics up for discussion at this week’s owners meetings is whether the league should change the overtime rules for the 2022 season. There are two proposals to change the rules on the table. The Titans proposed one that would give both teams one possession unless the team with the ball first got [more] … [Read more...] about John Mara “not confident” in support for OT rule change

Recent reports indicate the Giants aren’t expected to trade Saquon Barkley, which likely is because it would come as a surprise if any team was interested in a trade for the running back. Barkley is scheduled to make $7.217 million under his fifth-year option and has missed more games than he has played the past [more] … [Read more...] about Giants aren’t actively shopping Saquon Barkley

Salaries for receivers has exploded in recent weeks, but the Titans are hoping to keep A.J. Brown around for a long time. Brown, drafted in the second round in 2019, is eligible for a contract extension. In the final year of his deal, the one-time Pro Bowler is scheduled to make $3.986 million. Titans General [more] … [Read more...] about Titans committed to keeping A.J. Brown long term