NFC East has a new look but success may be slow to achieveVideo
The NFL’s worst division has plenty of new kids — and coaches — on the block. It might not translate into much more success in 2020. After combining for only 24 wins last season, the NFC East got three new coaches: Mike McCarthy (Dallas Cowboys), Ron Rivera (Washington Redskins) and...
Chiefs use 5th-year option on Patrick MahomesVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs are exercising their fifth-year option on Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes, a person familiar with their decision told the Associated Press, though both sides remain optimistic that they will agree on a long-term contract before the start of the season. The person...
NFLPA president, Browns center JC Tretter calls for CBA reviewVideo
NFL Players Association president JC Tretter is calling for a re-examination of a portion of the labor agreement with the league affecting disability coverage for former players. Tretter, a center with the Cleveland Browns, succeeded Eric Winston as union president earlier this year. Tretter wants the NFLPA’s executive board and...
Bengals release QB Andy DaltonVideo
CINCINNATI — The Bengals cleared the way for Joe Burrow to lead the team by releasing quarterback Andy Dalton, who holds several of the franchise’s passing records but couldn’t lead Cincinnati deep into the playoffs. The move Thursday gives Dalton, who had a year left on his deal, a chance...
Jameis Winston taking mature approach to new role as backup in New OrleansVideo
NEW ORLEANS — The reeducation of Jameis Winston is beginning with the New Orleans Saints. For now, the 2013 Heisman Trophy winner, 2015 top NFL draft choice and mercurial five-year starting quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers resembles an eager, enthusiastic and even humble student. “Everyone needs those humble experiences,”...
Tae Crowder looking forward to finally celebrating being Mr. Irrelevant
Tae Crowder is going to have to settle for being Mr. Irrelevant without the frills for now. To be honest, the Georgia linebacker is just happy he was picked by the New York Giants in the NFL Draft on Saturday, even if it was with the 255th and last selection...
Roger Goodell reduces salary to $0, NFL workers taking pay cutsVideo
Commissioner Roger Goodell has reduced his salary to $0, and other NFL employees will be taking pay cuts or furloughs because of the coronavirus pandemic. Goodell, who makes upward of $30 million a year from salaries and bonuses, voluntarily had his salary reduced this month, a person familiar with the...
Rams chasing 49ers, Seahawks, Cards in power-packed NFC WestVideo
A year ago, the Los Angeles Rams were fresh off a Super Bowl trip and back-to-back NFC West titles, feeling good about where they stood in the division. Now they seem to be looking up at the competition in the NFL’s toughest division. While the Rams got rid of cornerstone...
Saints reach 1-year agreement with free agent QB Jameis WinstonVideo
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints agreed to terms on a one-year contract with unrestricted free agent quarterback Jameis Winston. Winston, the first overall pick in the 2015 draft, will serve as the backup to Drew Brees. Winston is coming off a season in which he led the NFL...
Broncos, Raiders, Chargers add speed to try to catch ChiefsVideo
With their blazing speed on offense, the Kansas City Chiefs ran away from their AFC West brethren en route to their first Super Bowl title in half a century. So explosiveness was a common theme on the draft boards of rival general managers John Elway in Denver, Tom Telesco in...
NFL to hold 2021 draft in Cleveland
CLEVELAND — After a successful virtual, stay-at-home experience this year, the NFL plans to hold its draft outdoors in downtown Cleveland next year from April 29 to May 1. The dates were announced Tuesday, three days after the completion of a unique draft that went smoothly despite logistical obstacles due...
Chiefs to release 2-time Pro Bowl punter Dustin Colquitt after 15 years
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs are releasing two-time Pro Bowl punter Dustin Colquitt, whose 15-year career with the franchise allowed him to set numerous club records, including the most games played and most postseason appearances. Colquitt, who turns 38 next month, posted a farewell on Instagram late...
Former Seton Hill WR Leatherbury signs with Arizona Cardinals
Shane Leatherbury, who played one season at Seton Hill in Greensburg, is set to embark on a professional football career. Leatherbury, who was a freshman for the Griffins in 2015, signed a free agent contract with Arizona Cardinals. After a year in Greensburg, Leatherbury transferred to Towson. There, the Salisbury,...
Texans OL Tunsil proud of negotiating big-money deal without agentVideo
Laremy Tunsil became the NFL’s highest-paid offensive lineman by negotiating a $66 million contract extension with the Houston Texans without the help of an agent. As he basks in his big payday, the 25-year-old left tackle hopes his unorthodox decision will start a trend in the league. “Hopefully, that will...
Patriots fullback James Develin retires because of complications from neck injuryVideo
BOSTON — Patriots fullback James Develin is retiring from the NFL because of complications from the neck injury that caused him to miss the final 14 games of last season. Develin announced his decision in an Instagram message Monday. “I have decided it is my and my family’s best interest...
Browns pick up options on Myles Garrett, David NjokuVideo
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns exercised the fifth-year contract options on star defensive end Myles Garrett and tight end David Njoku on Monday. The decision on Garrett was not a surprise, but Njoku’s future seemed uncertain following several offseason moves by the team. Garrett was the No. 1 overall pick...
Kristin Cavallari, Jay Cutler getting divorced after 7 years of marriage
CHICAGO — Reality TV star Kristin Cavallari and former Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler are getting divorced. Cavallari announced Sunday in an Instagram post that the couple are breaking up after after seven years of marriage and a decade together. “We have nothing but love and respect for one another...
49ers fill needs, Packers fall short in NFL DraftVideo
The task for the San Francisco 49ers heading into the draft was straightforward. Find replacements for departed starters DeForest Buckner at defensive tackle and Emmanuel Sanders at receiver and then find a player to step in for longtime left tackle Joe Staley, who informed the NFC champions before the draft...
NFL draft averages record 8.4M viewers across 3 daysVideo
Seth Markman was just as nervous as NFL coaches and general managers about the unknown factors involved with a virtual draft. But the ESPN executive producer said he was overwhelmed with how everything came together over the three days. It also ended up being must-see TV as the first significant...
AP source: Saints, Jameis Winston in ‘advanced’ negotiationsVideo
NEW ORLEANS — The Saints and quarterback Jameis Winston are working on a contract proposal to make the former Buccaneers starter a backup to Drew Brees in New Orleans, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. Winston and the Saints are in “advanced” talks, the person said,...
Bills draft Pitt cornerback Dane Jackson in 7th round
Dane Jackson, who started three seasons at cornerback for Pitt, moved to the next level Saturday when he was drafted in the seventh round by the Buffalo Bills (No. 239 overall). “The Bills got themselves a steal in Dane Jackson,” Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi said. “He is as good as...
Cowboys draft former Pine-Richland, Pitt quarterback Ben DiNucci
Quarterback Ben DiNucci’s football journey from Pine-Richland to Pitt to James Madison ended up in Dallas on Saturday when he was drafted by the Cowboys in the seventh round (No. 231 overall). After transferring from Pitt when Kenny Pickett seized the starting job in 2017, DiNucci, who originally committed to...
New Castle’s Geno Stone goes to Ravens in 7th round
Geno Stone, lightly recruited by most Power 5 schools only three years ago, became the 12th New Castle graduate to enter the NFL on Saturday when he was drafted in the seventh round (219th overall) by the Baltimore Ravens. He ended up at Iowa, where he played safety. In 2018,...
49ers acquire Pro Bowl LT Trent Williams from RedskinsVideo
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to acquire seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams from the Washington Redskins on Saturday for a pair of draft picks. The Niners will send a fifth-round pick in this year’s draft and a 2021 third-rounder to acquire Williams, who must pass a physical for...
Tampa mayor lightheartedly apologizes to NFL’s Tom Brady
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — When it comes to first impressions, Tampa didn’t exactly give the best of welcomes to one of its newest and most famous residents when NFL superstar Tom Brady was ejected from a downtown park while working out. Mayor Jane Castor tried to make amends by issuing a...
