The NFL’s PED policy includes language allowing the league to comment on a player’s suspension in order to “correct inaccurate public claims made by that Player or his representatives about the operation of the Policy, discipline, underlying facts or appeals process.” On Tuesday, the NFL Players Association commented on a recent suspension in order to [more] … [Read more...] about NFLPA issues statement on DeAndre Hopkins’ suspension that disputes NFL Network reporting
Archives for July 2022
Kenosha Kingfish mascot was hoping for a gentle push from AJ Dillon
The video of Packers running back AJ Dillon running over (literally) the Kenosha Kingfish mascot, dressed as Elvis, quickly went viral after Bleacher Report posted it. Trey Meier, who was left as roadkill, figures it wouldn’t have gotten as much notice if his giant mascot head hadn’t gone flying during the July 16 promotion. The [more] … [Read more...] about Kenosha Kingfish mascot was hoping for a gentle push from AJ Dillon
Browns quietly brace for eight-game Deshaun Watson suspension
If the reasonably expected range of punishment for Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson does indeed fall in the range of two to eight games, the team that employs him currently is expecting the higher end of things. Per a league source, the Browns privately are bracing for an eight-game suspension of Watson. That obviously doesn’t mean [more] … [Read more...] about Browns quietly brace for eight-game Deshaun Watson suspension
Patriots put Chasen Hines, Andrew Stueber on NFI list
A pair of Patriots draft picks will be starting their first NFL training camp on the non-football injury list. Mike Reiss of ESPN reports that offensive linemen Chasen Hines and Andrew Stueber have been placed on the list. They are eligible to be activated at any point, but they cannot practice with the team until [more] … [Read more...] about Patriots put Chasen Hines, Andrew Stueber on NFI list
How Baker Mayfield can earn back his $3.5 million in incentives
When the Panthers traded for Baker Mayfield, the quarterback agreed to a $3.5 million pay cut to facilitate the deal. But it was reported that Mayfield had a shot at earning the money back via incentives. Via Field Yates of ESPN, we now know what those incentives are. And most of them seem unlikely to [more] … [Read more...] about How Baker Mayfield can earn back his $3.5 million in incentives