The Raiders moved from their dilapidated stadium in Oakland to a beautiful new venue in Las Vegas with the idea that they could make significantly more money selling tickets. It worked. Las Vegas led the NFL in ticket revenue with $119 million for the 2021 season, according to Sportico.com. The Raiders actually didn’t draw particularly [more] … [Read more...] about Raiders first, Lions last in NFL in ticket revenue
Archives for July 2022
Desmond Ridder agrees to terms on rookie deal
There will be no holdout for the second quarterback off the board in this year’s draft. Per Field Yates of ESPN, Ridder has agreed to terms on his four-year rookie contract. Ridder’s slated to make $5,362,962 including a $1,080,336 signing bonus. Ridder has a shot at beating out Marcus Mariota to be the Falcons’ QB1 [more] … [Read more...] about Desmond Ridder agrees to terms on rookie deal
Devon Allen says he’s fresh after long layoff from football, much faster than he was in college
Fresh off competing in the 110-meter hurdles at the track and field world championships, Devon Allen is hoping to make the Eagles’ roster. And he says he’s ready. Allen said on the Dan Patrick Show that although he hasn’t played football since the 2016 season at Oregon, all that time on the track has made [more] … [Read more...] about Devon Allen says he’s fresh after long layoff from football, much faster than he was in college
Texans RB Darius Anderson charged with felony burglary of a habitation
Monday brought word that Texans running back Darius Anderson faces criminal charges in Houston, but the initial police report concerning those charges was incorrect. Anderson was initially charged with felony burglary with intent to rape, but TMZ reported on Tuesday that Houston Police Department records now show that he is only charged with felony burglary [more] … [Read more...] about Texans RB Darius Anderson charged with felony burglary of a habitation
Lawsuit against Bears, Mario Edwards is voluntarily dismissed, but may be re-filed
A lawsuit filed in 2021 against the Bears and defensive lineman Mario Edwards have been dismissed voluntarily. The woman who filed it plans to file it again. Via the Chicago Tribune, Joann Blakney initiated a civil complaint last October against the team and Edwards. It accused Edwards of assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional [more] … [Read more...] about Lawsuit against Bears, Mario Edwards is voluntarily dismissed, but may be re-filed