Marriott wants the $100 million lawsuit filed against it by Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin to be dismissed. Even if that effort eventually succeeds, Marriott will have to cough up some information first. Via Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News, Judge Amos Mazzant II granted Irvin’s request for discovery against Marriott. This means [more] … [Read more...] about Judge grants Michael Irvin’s request for expedited discovery against Marriott
NFL is “pleased” with ruling in Brian Flores case
Well, maybe there won’t be any appeals of Wednesday’s mixed-bag ruling in the Brian Flores litigation. In a statement provided earlier this evening to PFT, the NFL seems to indicate that it will proceed to arbitration with the claims that will be arbitrated, and that it will proceed to litigation with the claims that will [more] … [Read more...] about NFL is “pleased” with ruling in Brian Flores case
NFL acknowledges “limited” freeze on pay increases
Despite a full recovery from the pandemic and the advent of unprecedented revenue levels, the NFL is keeping the belt tight. Amid widespread chatter of no raises being implemented for league employees, the NFL has acknowledged a freeze in pay. The league says it is “limited to executives at a certain level.” The league has [more] … [Read more...] about NFL acknowledges “limited” freeze on pay increases
NFL game operations employees discuss further standardization of in-stadium replays
One of the various meetings happening in and around the Scouting Combine related to the manner in which replays will be shown in and around a given stadium. Per multiple sources, NFL game operations employees discussed on Tuesday night the potential for further standardization of in-stadium replays. According to the league, a “great deal” of [more] … [Read more...] about NFL game operations employees discuss further standardization of in-stadium replays
ESPN reiterates report that Lamar Jackson wants a fully-guaranteed deal
Last September, ESPN.com reported that Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson wants a fully-guaranteed contract. Last Friday, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith — citing a Thursday conversation with a member of Jackson’s camp — claimed on First Take that Jackson never demanded a fully-guaranteed deal. Today, ESPN.com reiterated that Jackson does indeed want a fully-guaranteed contract. … [Read more...] about ESPN reiterates report that Lamar Jackson wants a fully-guaranteed deal