After the season, Commanders head coach Ron Rivera told reporters that the club had not made a decision on edge rusher Chase Young‘s fifth-year option. With the calendar about to turn to April, Washington is still evaluating that situation. “We’re still talking about that,” G.M. Martin Mayhew said Monday, via Ben Standig of TheAthletic.com. “We [more] … [Read more...] about Martin Mayhew on Chase Young’s fifth-year option: We’re still talking about that
Brian Gutekunst tried to call Aaron Rodgers “many times” this offseason, with no response
As usual, there’s two sides to every story. Regarding the inevitable divorce between the Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers, we had previously heard one side. Today, we heard some of the other side. Via Matt Schneidman of TheAthletic.com, G.M. Brian Gutekunst told reporters at the league meeting in Arizona that the team tried to contact [more] … [Read more...] about Brian Gutekunst tried to call Aaron Rodgers “many times” this offseason, with no response
After intense criticism, NFL walks back Thursday night flexing, a bit
When it comes to a multi-billion-dollar business, there are no accidents, no coincidences. On Thursday, the NFL by all appearances hand-picked Sports Business Journal to be the recipient of an important trial balloon: This week in Arizona, owners will be asked to vote on flexible schedule for Amazon’s Thursday Night Football. it was a significant [more] … [Read more...] about After intense criticism, NFL walks back Thursday night flexing, a bit
Aaron Hernandez’s brother is arrested for throwing a brick at ESPN headquarters
Dennis Hernandez, the brother of deceased NFL tight end Aaron Hernandez, was arrested last week. Via TMZ.com, the 36-year-old Hernandez allegedly threw a brick at ESPN’s headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut. Attached to the brick was a note: “To all media outlets. It’s about time you all realeyes [sic] the affect media has on all family [more] … [Read more...] about Aaron Hernandez’s brother is arrested for throwing a brick at ESPN headquarters
Lamar Jackson: Ravens won’t meet my value, I’ve requested a trade
Lamar Jackson doesn’t think the Ravens are willing to pay him what he’s worth, and he wants to find a team that will. Toward that end, Jackson tweeted in a letter to his fans this morning that he has requested a trade. “I want to first thank you all for all of the love and [more] … [Read more...] about Lamar Jackson: Ravens won’t meet my value, I’ve requested a trade
