The XFL plans to return to action in 2023 and Den Blandino will be part of the league’s relaunch. Blandino served as the head of officiating in 2020 and the XFL announced that he will return as the vice president of officiating and playing rules innovation in 2023. Blandino was the NFL’s senior vice president [more] … [Read more...] about Dean Blandino rejoins XFL as head of officiating
Archives for April 2022
Absence of Aaron Rodgers from offseason program raises stakes for receiver position
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers reportedly will exercise his prerogative to stay away from the team’s offseason program, but for the three-day mandatory minicamp he skipped in 2021. That’s his right, but it comes at a time when the Green Bay receiver position is unsettled, to say the least. Davante Adams is gone. Marquez Valdes-Scantling is [more] … [Read more...] about Absence of Aaron Rodgers from offseason program raises stakes for receiver position
Late for Work 4/12: Pundit Says 'Ravens Are a Sleeping Giant'
John Harbaugh says Lamar Jackson’s contract extension will get done ‘when it’s God’s will and Lamar’s will.’ Who are the top two ideal picks for the Ravens? There is still work to do on defense. Two running back prospects reportedly had virtual visits with the Ravens. … [Read more...] about Late for Work 4/12: Pundit Says 'Ravens Are a Sleeping Giant'
Commanders 2022 NFL draft prospect profile: Notre Dame S Kyle Hamilton
The 2022 NFL draft is weeks away, and we here at Washington Wire will look to profile a 2022 prospect each day over the next several weeks leading up to day one of the draft. We will focus on prospects who could be available for Washington and who fit a position of need. Our prospect profiles will not be exclusive to projected first-round picks only but players who will be … [Read more...] about Commanders 2022 NFL draft prospect profile: Notre Dame S Kyle Hamilton
Pro Football Talk hosts remember Dwayne Haskins
The sudden death of former Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins was understandably a leading segment of Pro Football Talk’s Monday episode on NBC Sports. Mike Florio and former NFL defensive lineman Mike Golic expressed their shock when initially hearing the news Saturday that Haskins had been killed on a Florida interstate highway when struck by a dump truck. Golic said quite … [Read more...] about Pro Football Talk hosts remember Dwayne Haskins