An Andy Reid doppelgänger fooled fans and apparently Kansas City announcers during a Royals-Red Sox game on Friday, and the moment went viral on Twitter after the team posted the video without clarifying that it was not, in fact, the Chiefs coach. Reid wasn’t actually sitting with the general population at the Royals game, but it sure looked like he […]

The NFL said Thursday that it is unable to confirm the nature or origin of alleged discriminatory statements made toward former Philadelphia Eagles assistant offensive line coach Eugene Chung following a review of the matter. In a statement obtained by NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the league said, “After multiple discussions, including with Mr. Chung and his representative, we were unable […]

Covered Broncos for nine years for Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News Previously covered Steelers, Bills and Titans Member of Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors since 1999 ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Demaryius Thomas announced his retirement from the NFL Monday in a typically understated fashion for the four-time Pro Bowl selection. Quiet off the field, driven to succeed […]

I’m no stranger to ranking running backs, but I found that the 32 RB1s entering the 2021 NFL season are particularly challenging to rank. Why, you ask? You’ll soon realize — like I did — that this year’s crop of running backs is especially deep. In past years, it seemed like the position was top-heavy, but not this year. There […]

The trademark request made by the Washington Football Team is in serious jeopardy after the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office found that a pre-existing application is too similar. The office's refusal was because of a "likelihood of confusion" with another trademark. Philip McCaulay is the legal owner of the "Washington Football Club" trademark and owns dozens of others. He has been […]

Tim Tebow’s invitation to the tight end summit wasn’t lost in the mail. 49ers Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle finally gets to hold his long-awaited tight end summit this summer, hosting a tight-ends only event alongside the recently retired Greg Olsen and Chiefs pass catcher Travis Kelce — but there’s an interesting ommission from the group. Tim Tebow, making his […]

Pittsburgh Steelers have released David DeCastro and agreed to terms on a contract with fellow Pro Bowl offensive guard Trai Turner. ESPN reported agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed a one-year deal on behalf of Turner, who visited the Steelers last week. DeCastro, who was released with a non-football injury designation, was in the final season of a six-year, $58m contract. The […]

The anticipated return of Dak Prescott is poised to be the main storyline in Dallas through training camp and as the 2021 season approaches, but the Cowboys quarterback is stressing the importance of Tyron Smith, Zack Martin and La'el Collins as they too enter comebacks. The trio missed a combined 36 games during a marred 6-10 season for the Cowboys […]

The Name, Image and Likeness Era is here. For the first time, student-athletes are permitted to profit through NIL endorsement deals. The NCAA is permitting college athletes in states without NIL legislation to engage in NIL deals, too.  Which student-athletes are taking advantage of early NIL deals? Sporting News takes a closer look: RELATED: Expert expects seismic, but gradual, change in […]

Tom Brady has previously stated that he’s aiming to play until he’s 45-years-old or even maybe a touch longer. Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht has said he’d let the ageless champion play until he’s 50. Even for the all-time great, that might be stretching it a bit, however. Brady has two seasons left on his recently signed extension […]