Archives for March 2022

Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended through at least next February for gambling on NFL games during the 2021 season and his wagers included one on his own team. The NFL’s announcement of Ridley’s suspension said that his gambling took place during a five-day period in November. Ridley had stepped away from the [more] … [Read more...] about Calvin Ridley’s bets included one on Falcons

The Panthers have been building a new team headquarters just across the border from Charlotte in Rock Hill, South Carolina. But now its status has changed. Via Johnathan Alexander of the Charlotte Observer, the project’s construction has been paused because the city of Rock Hill failed to make its initial payment back in March 2021. [more] … [Read more...] about Panthers pause construction on new team facility

Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley was on leave from the NFL dealing with his mental health issues when he placed legal mobile bets from Florida. The only gambling app legal in the state is Hard Rock Sportsbook. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Media, Hard Rock recognized Ridley’s name and contacted Genius Sports Group, which oversees [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Company that oversees betting integrity for NFL reported Calvin Ridley to league

After several coaching departures following an appearance in the NFC Championship Game, the 49ers have formally announced their staffing changes for the 2022 season. Among the revelations in San Francisco’s release are that Brian Schneider has been hired as the club’s special teams coordinator. And the 49ers won’t have a named offensive coordinator after Mike [more] … [Read more...] about 49ers hire Brian Schneider as special teams coordinator, won’t have OC in 2022

A couple of teams used their franchise tags on Monday and the league has now officially announced the salary that goes along with that tag. Browns tight end David Njoku will earn $10.931 million if he plays out the year on the tag and Bengals safety Jessie Bates will take home $12.911 million if he [more] … [Read more...] about NFL sets franchise, transition tag salaries for 2022 season