Archives for June 2022

The coverup continues. Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder has declined a request to appear and testify on June 22 for a hearing of the U.S. House Oversight & Reform Committee. Via Axios.com, attorney Karen Patton Seymour communicated the decision in a four-page letter sent to the Committee on Wednesday. The letter cites several reasons for [more] … [Read more...] about Daniel Snyder declines to appear at June 22 hearing of House Oversight Committee

One of the top priorities on new Steelers General Manager Omar Khan’s to-do list was dealing with negotiations on a contract extension with safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and things have turned out well on that front. Fitzpatrick has agreed to a four-year extension with the team. According to multiple reports, the deal is worth over $18.4 [more] … [Read more...] about Minkah Fitzpatrick agrees to four-year extension with Steelers

Last year, Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke entered the season as Ryan Fitzpatrick’s backup. Then Fitzpatrick suffered a hip injury that ended his season in Week One. So Heinicke became the team’s starter for 15 of the last 16 games, missing one contest while on the COVID-19 list. Heinicke compiled a 7-8 record as a starter, [more] … [Read more...] about Taylor Heinicke: With our contracts, I don’t think beating out Carson Wentz is an option

What was reported earlier is now official, as the Steelers announced the team has signed safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to a new five-year contract. While the Steelers did not disclose the contract terms, Fitzpatrick will reportedly make over $18.4 million per season with $36 million guaranteed at signing. “We are very excited to sign Minkah to [more] … [Read more...] about Omar Khan: We’re thrilled Minkah Fitzpatrick will be in Pittsburgh for the next five years

Julian Edelman announced his retirement last year after 12 seasons with the Patriots, but he’s now leaving the door open to potentially returning. Asked at an appearance in Croatia if he would come out of retirement to play with Tom Brady in Tampa Bay, Edelman didn’t rule it out. “I don’t know, we’ll see,” Edelman [more] … [Read more...] about Julian Edelman not ruling out a comeback