Deshaun Watson is back with the Texans. What lies ahead is unclear. Houston’s quarterbacks reported to training camp Sunday, and Watson was among them, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. The star QB was present for testing to begin entry into camp, though his stance about the organization and desire to be traded remains unchanged,…
After failing to mend even some of the fence shared with Aaron Rodgers, it appears the Packers’ attempt to build a bridge to a future with his No. 1 receiver has also stalled. The Packers and Davante Adams have broken off long-term contract extension talks, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per sources informed of…
As the NFL approaches the 2021 season, the league informed clubs that it would not extend the season to accommodate a COVID-19 outbreak among unvaccinated players that causes a game cancellation. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Thursday that the NFL sent a memo to its clubs stating that if a game cannot be rescheduled during…
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner became the NFL’s highest-paid inside linebacker on Wednesday, but a closer look at the mega-deal illustrates how lucrative the deal really is and could be. As Mike Garafolo reported, the base value of Warner’s deal is five years, $95 million. The extension also includes $40.5 million guaranteed. But that…
One of the NFL’s best young linebackers is getting paid accordingly. Fred Warner has agreed to a five-year extension with the San Francisco 49ers, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported. The extension is worth more than $95 million, with $40.5 million in guarantees, per Garafolo, making Warner the highest-paid inside linebacker in the league. The 49ers…
A week from today, the quarterback battle in Denver kicks off in earnest when the Broncos report for training camp on July 27. To this point, the Broncos brass has simply laid the groundwork for the competition between Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater. Before heading into summer break, coach Vic Fangio noted that it was…
NFL Network remains the only network to show the entire slate of 2021 NFL preseason games, highlighted by a record 23 live games. NFL Network’s live preseason schedule kicks off with eight Week 1 games starting Thursday, August 12 at 7:30 p.m. ET with rookie quarterback Mac Jones’ debut for the New England Patriots against…
Ahead of training camp opening next week, the Jacksonville Jaguars got the contract done with their second first-round pick, Travis Etienne. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday that the Jags agreed to terms with Etienne, who will likely sign his four-year rookie contract today, per sources informed of the deal. As with all first-round…
The greatest quarterback of all time might also be the greatest at downplaying an injury — at least until the coast is clear. Tom Brady’s knee ailment, which was described as minor and addressed with an operation that was referred to as a “clean-up,” was actually much more serious than the quarterback and the Buccaneers…
During a round of the American Celebrity Golf Championship, Patrick Mahomes had some fun with the fans in Lake Tahoe. At one point, a patron told the Kansas City Chiefs signal-caller to “watch out for Justin Herbert next year.” Mahomes quipped back, smirking: “I’ll see it when I believe it.” As with most things uttered…
Contradictory title aside, this jersey is gorgeous. The Rams turned back to their lengthy history of playing with horns on their sleeve caps — an element that was notably missing from their redesign last year (more on that later) — by returning the horns to the caps in a bold, but familiar fashion. This accomplishes…
New England Patriots corner Stephon Gilmore wants a new contract, making that desire abundantly clear this offseason, including holding out of mandatory minicamp. The 2019 Defensive Player of the Year is slated to earn a $7 million base salary in 2021 after the Pats moved up $4.5 million last year. That salary currently places Gilmore…