The NFL will not use the Commissioner Exempt List for Deshaun Watson. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday that because two grand juries chose not to criminally charge Watson that the Browns quarterback is subject only to a suspension under the Personal Conduct Policy. “The civil cases were in play over the last year,” Goodell [more] … [Read more...] about NFL won’t use Commissioner Exempt List for Deshaun Watson, but a suspension is in play
Archives for March 2022
Pete Carroll: We intend for DK Metcalf to be with us long term
Seahawks fans have watched the departures of quarterback Russell Wilson and Bobby Wagner this offseason. With the rising price of receivers, could DK Metcalf be the next big name out the door? The Seahawks certainly hope to keep Metcalf on a long-term deal. “We intend for him to be with us,” Seahawks coach Pete Carroll [more] … [Read more...] about Pete Carroll: We intend for DK Metcalf to be with us long term
Reassessing the NFL’s options for Deshaun Watson, if paid leave is off the table
Some in the league office believed that Commissioner Roger Goodell would not allow Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson to play with 22 civil actions pending. Goodell’s remarks from Tuesday seemingly take the possibility of paid leave until the cases are resolved off the table. “If the criminal [cases] had proceeded, that more than likely would have [more] … [Read more...] about Reassessing the NFL’s options for Deshaun Watson, if paid leave is off the table
Browns owners say they have received no “cold shoulder” for Deshaun Watson’s deal
Despite the 22 civil lawsuits that Deshaun Watson faces, the Browns gave him a five-year, fully guaranteed $230 million contract. That has created some grumbling among other teams. Peter King reported this week that Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam could expect a cold shoulder from the rest of the league at the NFL owners [more] … [Read more...] about Browns owners say they have received no “cold shoulder” for Deshaun Watson’s deal
Commissioner Roger Goodell claims Daniel Snyder still isn’t involved in day-to-day operations
When Commanders owner Daniel Snyder surrendered day-to-day control over the team, much was said about whether he did it voluntarily, and whether he’d be able to return without the express approval of Commissioner Roger Goodell. Nearly nine months later, Goodell claims that Snyder remains disconnected from day-to-day franchise operations. Goodell also suggested that he’ll have … [Read more...] about Commissioner Roger Goodell claims Daniel Snyder still isn’t involved in day-to-day operations