Frank Gilliam, a scout with the Vikings from 1970 through 2007, has died. He was 89. The Steubenville, Ohio native became one of the first Black scouts in NFL history, per Vikings.com. He arrived when Jim Finks was the team’s General Manager and former Iowa teammate Jerry Reichow was the director of player personnel. Gilliam [more] … [Read more...] about Long-time Vikings scout Frank Gilliam dies at 89
Archives for April 2023
Chargers have no timeline for J.C. Jackson’s return
Cornerback J.C. Jackson‘s first season with the Chargers came to an early end when he tore the patellar tendon in his knee in Week Seven of the 2022 season. It’s not clear when Jackson will be able to get back on the field at this point. Head coach Brandon Staley said this week that there’s [more] … [Read more...] about Chargers have no timeline for J.C. Jackson’s return
Report: Dolphins open to trading Cedrick Wilson
The Dolphins have added a couple of receivers to the depth chart this offseason and a report indicates that they could also part ways with one before getting back on the field. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports that the team is open to trading wide receiver Cedrick Wilson. Wilson signed a three-year deal [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Dolphins open to trading Cedrick Wilson
States aim to boost school safety after Tennessee shooting
In the wake of an elementary school shooting in Tennessee earlier this week that left three 9-year-olds and three adults dead, state legislatures across the country are moving forward with bills aiming to improve school safety. … [Read more...] about States aim to boost school safety after Tennessee shooting
More Ecuadorians move to U.S., spared many others’ hurdles
Klever Ortega and Cristina Lema had a good life until COVID-19 crippled Ecuador's economy. … [Read more...] about More Ecuadorians move to U.S., spared many others’ hurdles