On the surface, the NFL and NFL Players Association exonerated the Dolphins and league employees ostensibly responsible for spotting possible concussions and ordering concussion evaluations. At a deeper level, the decision that everything was handled properly exposes real flaws in the overall process, because it’s undeniable that: (1) Tua Tagovailoa suffered a concussion; and … [Read more...] about Latest NFL-NFLPA joint review of Tua Tagovailoa concussion exposes flaws in system
Bills-Bengals starts later than usual, due to the Rose Bowl
The most significant late-season Monday night game in years will end later than usual. Because it will start later than usual. ESPN has announced that Bills-Bengals will kick off at 8:30 p.m. ET, not the usual 8:15 p.m. ET. The delay is aimed at accommodating the Rose Bowl, which begins at 5:00 p.m. ET on [more] … [Read more...] about Bills-Bengals starts later than usual, due to the Rose Bowl
Past comments notwithstanding, Derek Carr won’t be retiring
Many have rolled their eyes whenever quarterback Derek Carr has said he intends to play for the Raiders for the entirety of his career, and that if the Raiders ever move on from Carr, Carr will move on from football. The eye rolling was justified. Now that the Raiders plan to move on from Carr, [more] … [Read more...] about Past comments notwithstanding, Derek Carr won’t be retiring
Jets elevate Chris Streveler for Sunday’s game
Both Zach Wilson and Christ Streveler handled the quarterback snaps for the Jets in Week 16. In Week 17, one of them will have a chance to play at Seattle. Wilson will be inactive for the game; the team already has made that announcement. Streveler has been elevated to the active roster from the practice [more] … [Read more...] about Jets elevate Chris Streveler for Sunday’s game
Chargers activate Joey Bosa, waive Sony Michel
Joey Bosa is back. The Chargers pass rusher appeared in only three games this season before a groin injury resulted in his placement on injured reserve. He has been activated for the Week 17 game against the Rams. To create a roster spot for Bosa, the Chargers waived veteran running back Sony Michel. Michel appeared [more] … [Read more...] about Chargers activate Joey Bosa, waive Sony Michel