Archives for March 2023

The NFL has said that it is planning to have conversations about banning the “hip-drop tackle” this offseason, but the NFL Players Association would prefer if they left the play alone. Injuries to Cowboys running back Tony Pollard and others created the impetus to ban the play, which sees a defender grab the ball carrier [more] … [Read more...] about NFLPA against rule prohibiting “hip-drop” tackles

The Cardinals announced they have released linebacker Markus Golden. Golden was scheduled to make $2.91 million in base salary and count $4.160 million against the salary cap. His release saves $3.080 million against the cap with $1.080 million dead cap hit. He appeared in 42 games with 27 starts the past three seasons in his [more] … [Read more...] about Cardinals release Markus Golden

The Patriots have agreed to terms on new contract for linebacker Raekwon McMillan, Jim McBride of the Boston Globe reports. McMillan was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent next week. McMillan, 27, originally signed with the Patriots as a free agent in 2021. He missed that season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament before [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Patriots re-sign Raekwon McMillan

The Panthers presumably traded up to No. 1 overall to get their choice of quarterbacks. The last time — and only time — they drafted No. 1 overall they ended up with Cam Newton, who won MVP honors in 2015. At No. 1, they would have Alabama’s Bryce Young, Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud, Florida’s Anthony [more] … [Read more...] about Panthers get word out that they could trade back from No. 1

Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin may not ultimately prevail in his case against Marriott, but he’s currently winning. Via Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News, a federal judge concluded that Marriott “blatantly” violated an order requiring the company to surrender surveillance video to Irvin. Judge Amos Mazzant ordered the company to submit an [more] … [Read more...] about Federal judge finds Marriott “blatantly” violated court order in Michael Irvin case