By suing the NFL for systemic racial discrimination in the hiring, compensation, and retention of Black head coaches, Brian Flores has taken on a cause that sweeps well beyond his own personal interests, potentially sacrificing his future as a head coach in the process. That cause has now expanded to an even broader effort, one [more] … [Read more...] about Brian Flores will speak on Monday against forced arbitration of race discrimination cases
Archives for March 2022
Matt Haack agrees to pay cut to stick with Bills
Punter Matt Haack signed a three-year contract with the Bulls in 2021, but the pact looks a lot different heading into his second year in Buffalo. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Haack has agreed to a pay cut. He will now stand to make $1.135 million in salary and bonuses rather than the [more] … [Read more...] about Matt Haack agrees to pay cut to stick with Bills
Blake Martinez remains with Giants after reducing salary
Word during the week was that linebacker Blake Martinez would have to revise his contract in order to remain with the Giants in 2022 and he has agreed to do so. According to multiple reports, Martinez has agreed to take a significant pay cut in order to avoid being cut. Martinez was set to have [more] … [Read more...] about Blake Martinez remains with Giants after reducing salary
Cowboys likely to cut La’el Collins if they can’t find a trade partner
One way or another, La'el Collins is on the way out of Dallas. Following up on a report that the Cowboys want to trade Collins, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Cowboys have given Collins and his agent permission to reach out to potential trade partners, and that if no trade partner can be [more] … [Read more...] about Cowboys likely to cut La’el Collins if they can’t find a trade partner
Panthers reportedly plan “aggressive” offer for Deshaun Watson, if Watson wants the Panthers
Last year, the Panthers wanted Deshaun Watson. But Deshaun Watson didn’t want the Panthers. This year, the Panthers once again want Deshaun Watson. Via David Newton of ESPN.com, the Panthers plan to make an “aggressive” offer for the former Clemson quarterback, if he’ll waive his no-trade clause for the Panthers. As the trade deadline approached, [more] … [Read more...] about Panthers reportedly plan “aggressive” offer for Deshaun Watson, if Watson wants the Panthers