Category: Football

Panthers in trade market for starting wide receiver

Few things are more important to Carolina than their young, No. 1 QB pick who is comfortable and successful. While there were plenty of moments, Young completed 59.2 percent of his passes for 299 yards in two games, with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Maybe another starting WR will help Young’s development. Panthers general manager… Continue reading Panthers in trade market for starting wide receiver

Reports: Aaron Rodgers joins Jets, MetLife Sunday

Rich CiminiESPN Staff WriterSeptember 30, 2023, 11:49 PM ET2 Minute Reading Aaron Rodgers on Pat McAfee: Watching games from home isn’t easy Aaron Rodgers joins “The Pat McAfee Show” to share what the Jets look like at home while rehabbing. wounded New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers rejoined the team on Saturday, attended an evening… Continue reading Reports: Aaron Rodgers joins Jets, MetLife Sunday

Falcons’ Keith Smith fined $87K by NFL for unnecessary cruelty

Michael RothsteinESPN Staff WriterSeptember 30, 2023, 05:06 PM ET1 Minute Reading Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith was fined for a play he wasn’t even flagged for. Smith was fined $87,418 for unnecessary roughness in the first game of Sunday’s loss to the Detroit Lions, according to the league’s accountability website. The fine stemmed from a… Continue reading Falcons’ Keith Smith fined $87K by NFL for unnecessary cruelty

CJ Stroud-led draft class that laid a good foundation for the Texans; early Defensive Player of the Year candidates

So, why am I even talking about it now? Well, seeing as the Houston Texans (1-2) quickly emerged as a difficult first few weeks of DeMeco Ryans’ tenure, it appears that the championship blueprint has found its way to H-Town, with a talented rookie class that has it. franchise trending in the right direction for… Continue reading CJ Stroud-led draft class that laid a good foundation for the Texans; early Defensive Player of the Year candidates

Lions to NFL: “We Can Hold Leads Now, Motherf@#&ers!”

We don’t want to speak too soon, but it may be a new era in Detroit. Thursday night, at Lambeau Field, the Lions jumped out to an early lead over the Green Bay Packers, dominating the scoreboard 27-3 by halftime. Normally, anyone familiar with Lions football would not have believed that the Packers had any… Continue reading Lions to NFL: “We Can Hold Leads Now, Motherf@#&ers!”

NFL changes gambling policy, reduces player penalty for betting on other sports at work

The NFL made changes in its gambling policy. And that’s good news for players who gamble on other games at work. Under the revised policy, the league reduced the penalty for players who bet on other sports while on NFL premises or NFL business to two games for the first offense. Previously, the penalty was… Continue reading NFL changes gambling policy, reduces player penalty for betting on other sports at work

NFL Week 4 Best Bets: Bills quiet Dolphins hype, Panthers cover vs. Vikings, Buccaneers beat the Saints

Previously in this space, we highlighted Taylor Swift and her many great songs. Unfortunately, it appears that Ms. Swift became popular. Who knows?? No doubt his success is strictly a result of mine latest best bet column — and the wins are mutual, as we’re in the black for the year through three weeks after… Continue reading NFL Week 4 Best Bets: Bills quiet Dolphins hype, Panthers cover vs. Vikings, Buccaneers beat the Saints

Burrow, Rodgers form a bond over shared histories of calf injuries

Ben BabyESPN Staff WriterSeptember 27, 2023, 08:29 PM ET4 Minute Reading Joe Burrow uses Aaron Rodgers as a resource on calf injuries Joe Burrow talks about how Aaron Rodgers has been a resource for him in dealing with his calf issue. CINCINNATI — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers have… Continue reading Burrow, Rodgers form a bond over shared histories of calf injuries