Category : Red Zone Rumors

It’s starting to feel like Lloyd Howell won’t be the executive director of the NFL Players Association much longer. Already mired in perhaps more controversies than he can survive — and faced with the recent hire of an outside lawyer to review his activities during his two years on the

The headline? Long-time sports executive Tim Leiweke (older brother of former NFL COO Tod Leiweke) has been indicted on federal bid-rigging charges. Something far more interesting, and potentially far more relevant to the NFL, lurks beneath the top-line news. Tim Leiweke served, until Wednesday, as the CEO of Oak View

Wednesday’s report from Don Van Natta Jr. and Kalyn Kahler of ESPN.com is chock full of impactful nuggets regarding the collusion ruling that the NFL and NFL Players Association hid from everyone for more than five months. Here’s one, from the first sentence of the article’s final paragraph: “On Wednesday,

Colorado coach Deion Sanders hasn’t been shy about building his roster through the transfer portal and helping players get paid in name, image and likeness deals. But he believes college football desperately needs limits on that. Sanders said at Big 12 media day that college football should have a salary

This item isn’t about whether the Commanders should or shouldn’t have changed their name. It’s not about whether they should or shouldn’t change it back. It’s simply an effort to assess whether the foundation is being laid to do it, at some point. And the Commanders currently seem to be

Some of the NFL’s best wide receivers gathered in Miami this week for the first-ever Wideout Workshop, an event hosted by former NFL receiver Chad Ochocinco at which wide receivers could work out together and compare notes on how to develop their games. Those in attendance included Cincinnati’s Ja’Marr Chase

The new item from Don Van Natta Jr. and Kalyn Kahler of ESPN.com regarding the collusion ruling has plenty of interesting news. Perhaps the most impactful relates to something unrelated to the collusion case. For now, at least. Last month, per the report, the NFLPA hired Ronald C. Machen of

Kemoko Turay, a second-round pick of the Colts in 2018, has been suspended by the CFL. Turay received a one-game suspension for his role in a post-game brawl following the B.C. Lions’ 21-20 win over the Montreal Alouettes. Three other players were fined for the melee. Turay was suspended for

The Browns will get $600 million from Ohio to help pay for their new stadium in suburban Brook Park. The plan for coming up with the money is officially under legal attack. Via Eric Fisher of FrontOfficeSports.com, a group of former Ohio legislators have filed a lawsuit challenging the decision

While the NFL technically won the collusion grievance over the effort to suppress guaranteed salaries, the NFL Players Association scored a partial victory. It also generated compelling evidence of actual coordination among owners. Inexplicably, the NFLPA has not used the outcome to its advantage. Only now, two weeks after Pablo

49es wide receiver Demarcus Robinson pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor DUI charge stemming from his arrest last November, the Orange County Register reports. A judge sentenced Robinson to 36 months of probation and imposed a $390 fine on Tuesday. Robinson also has penalty assessment and is required to complete

The secret agreement between the NFL and NFL Players Association to conceal the ruling in the collusion case regarding fully-guaranteed contracts included an important provision that will allow the NFLPA to pursue an appeal, nearly six months after the ruling was signed. Per a source with knowledge of the situation,

The NFLPA may be engaged in a little CYA. Two weeks after Pablo Torre Finds Out (and I helped) peeled back the curtain on the outcome of a collusion grievance that both the NFL and NFL Players Association had buried for more than five months, the NFLPA made a decision.

It made perfect sense for the NFL teams based in Texas to contribute $500,000 each to rescue and relief efforts from the catastrophic flooding that has claimed many lives and caused widespread deduction. Now, a team not tied to Texas is matching what the Cowboys and Texans did. The Vikings

The release of Quarterback on Netflix this week shifted attention back to the Falcons’ decision to turn to Michael Penix as their starting quarterback last season. Kirk Cousins is one of the subjects of the show and Cousins said that he felt the Falcons “misled” him by drafting Penix early

The NFL has hired six new officials to replace the six officials who retired or not retained, Football Zebras reports. Umpire Marcus Woods (ACC), down judge Andy Werner (Big 12), line judge Quentin Givens (Big 12), umpire Larry Smith (Big Ten), umpire Brandon Ellison (ACC) and back judge Courtney Brown

The Giants are selling 10 percent of the team. The player for whom the number 10 had been retired was interested in making a purchase. Now? Not. “Basically, it’s too expensive for me,” Eli Manning told CNBC Sport. “These numbers are getting very big. . . . A one-percent stake

Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner wired $240,000 to scammers who convinced him that they were representatives of his bank, and police are now investigating the matter. The Minnesota Star Tribune reports that police have identified several suspects and are moving toward filing charges. About 1 percent of the money — less

During the Buccaneers’ offseason program, head coach Todd Bowles said left tackle Tristan Wirfs would be fine in training camp, despite Wirfs sitting out minicamp practices with a bulky brace on his right knee. But now, that is not going to end up being the case. Per Rick Stroud of

The Jets have joined their co-tenants at MetLife Stadium in announcing their schedule of open training camp practices. The team will report to camp on July 22 and they will hold their first practice open to fans on July 25. They will have another open practice on July 26. Seven

The Saints revealed a new uniform option on Wednesday. The team shared photos of an alternate white helmet that they will use during the 2025 season. It joins their usual gold helmet and the black alternate that the team has used the last few seasons as options for headgear. Given

July 15 is an important date on the NFL’s offseason calendar. This year, there’s only one team and one player for whom the date has importance. Next Tuesday is the deadline for signing any franchise-tagged player to a long-term deal. For the Chiefs and guard Trey Smith, it means the

The Giants will report to training camp on July 22 and fans won’t have to wait long for a chance to see them on the practice field. The team announced that they will hold their first open practice of camp on July 23. It will be the first of 11

He’s come a long way from the time he ran the wrong way. It was reported a month ago by Andrew Marchand of TheAthletic.com. It was re-reported elsewhere earlier this week. It’s now official. ESPN has announced that NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky has signed a “multi-year agreement” to remain with

The Commanders will have an alternate uniform in 2025, and it’s a lot like how the franchise used to look on a weekly basis. Washington announced on Wednesday that the club will debut its “Super Bowl Era” uniform and helmet this season, which resembles the traditional kit the team wore

When considering the folks who have become fixtures in the coverage of the NFL during its explosion in popularity over the past 30 years, no list can be complete without the name Sal Paolantonio. Paolantonio, a national NFL correspondent for ESPN, will mark his 30-year anniversary with the company on

Rams running back Kyren Williams wants a new contract, and he’s shown it not by holding out, but by doing extra work this offseason. According to the Rams’ website, Williams and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, have had an ongoing dialogue with the Rams’ front office about a potential extension, and

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was an afterthought when he was drafted with the final pick in 2022. It took injuries to Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo before he saw the field, and after that, Lance and Garoppolo became expendable. Lance, the third overall pick in 2021, lasted through training camp

The Commanders reportedly may go to President Trump, if they can’t get D.C. Council to move quickly enough on a proposed new stadium. They ultimately may have no choice. Via Bloomberg, the latest installment in governance-by-overloading-the-system included a suggestion that the federal government could take over the District of Columbia.

A radio host in Kansas City had some things to say about a shirtless July 4 image of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Now, Mahomes’s trainer wants a piece of said radio host. Via TMZ.com, Kevin Kietzman of KCMO called Mahomes “fat.” Keizman also said Mahomes was an “embarrassment.” Trainer Bobby

The big, beautiful bill may have been too big. Buried in the 900-plus-page piece of legislation was a provision that makes it much harder to gamble for a living by limiting deductions to 90 percent, not 100 percent, of losses. Three days after President Trump signed the bill into law,

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is back to full strength after last season’s hamstring injury and that means he can turn his focus from rehabilitation to the upcoming season. It will be his first season playing with wide receiver George Pickens, who joined the team in a trade with the Steelers

Travis Kelce is 35 years old and is currently the oldest tight end in the NFL. And that means the Chiefs don’t expect him to sustain quite the same level of play he was at during his prime. But they think they can get prime Kelce when they really need

The Cardinals have found a new way to make money off their fans traveling to road games. The team today unveiled a new program called Cardinals Premier Travel, in which the team will provide a private flight, two nights in a hotel, a team-sponsored tailgate and welcome reception, and other

Tim Rooney, the nephew of Steelers founder Art Rooney Sr. and a long-time executive for the Steelers, Lions, and Giants has died. He was 84. Via Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Rooney passed on Tuesday morning, after a short bout with cancer. A coach at Villanova, Tim Rooney joined

C.J. Mosley announced his retirement from the NFL last month. It didn’t take him long to find a second career. Mosely announced Tuesday he is launching Legacy Trust Sports Group, a full-service sports agency co-founded with longtime business partner Brandon Wassel. “Coaching was never my path, but guiding, mentoring and

Wide receiver Marvin Mims wasn’t around for most of the Broncos’ eight-season playoff drought, but he was around long enough to notice a difference in the team heading into the 2025 season. The Broncos snapped that drought by qualifying for the playoffs last season. They were quickly ousted by the

Later this month, for the 19th time, the Cowboys will hold training camp in Oxnard, California. They will have the next five camps there as well. The Cowboys and the city of Oxnard agreed to a five-year contract extension to keep training camp in the city through 2030, Joseph Hoyt

The NFL’s effort to expand its global audience includes big-picture initiatives and team-by-team efforts. Via Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, the Saints are spreading the word to France, with a delegation that includes linebacker Demario Davis. Owner Gayle Benson will join the group later in the week, to

While it’s not much of a surprise, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott delivered some positive news on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters at his youth football camp in Southlake, Texas, Prescott said that he’s expecting to be fully cleared for the start of training camp later this month. “I’m healthy as I’ll

At 73, Pete Carroll is the NFL’s oldest head coach. But this offseason he was running around the practice field as he has throughout his coaching career, and that’s making an impression on the Raiders. Las Vegas defensive end Maxx Crosby says the way Carroll builds a culture is contagious,

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49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is adjusting to life with a new contract and he’ll have to adjust to life without wide receiver Deebo Samuel when he gets on the field this fall. Samuel moved on to the Commanders in a trade earlier this offseason, which marked a major change to

James Brown moved from Fox to CBS in 2006. As he approaches his 20th season with his current network, he’s potentially going to stick around a lot longer. Michael McCarthy of FrontOfficeSports.com reports that Brown is negotiating an extension to remain the host of The NFL Today. His current deal

Jaguars fans will have eight chances to see first-round pick Travis Hunter play wide receiver and defensive back during this summer’s training camp. The team announced their training camp schedule on Tuesday and July 23 will be the first open practice of the summer. The Jaguars will also welcome fans

The ebook was easy. Setting up the print edition for pre-order took a little extra work. Thanks for our friends at Amazon, it’s up and running. You can pre-order the paperback version of Big Shield now, for only $14.99. The ebook can still be pre-ordered for the criminally low price

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby tend to mix it up a bit when they play one another twice a year as division rivals. While Mahomes has gotten the better of the Raiders throughout his career, sporting a 10-2 record against the club entering 2025, the

The controversial claim that the much-discussed Jeffrey Epstein client list doesn’t exist would not ordinarily overlap with the NFL. But there’s not much about Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers that is ordinary. In early 2024, Rodgers stirred up a firestorm of controversy for Pat McAfee and ESPN by suggesting that ABC

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is one of the subjects of the newly released season of Quarterback on Netflix and part of his appearance on the show chronicles his reaction to the burglary at his home that occurred while he was leading the team to a win over the Cowboys in

After the Falcons shocked the football-following world by making quarterback Michael Penix Jr. the eighth overall pick in the 2024 draft, Cousins was asked by reporters whether he might have made a different decision in free agency if he’d known about the plan to take a quarterback. “I don’t really