ESPN.com national NFL writer ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013 Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008 Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes had his barber tested for COVID-19 to ensure a safe trim. Then he turned to a game of Uno for late-night entertainment. Lions QB Matthew Stafford spent a week isolated in a hotel, traveled by private plane to Minneapolis and […]

Deshaun Watson isn’t the only person who is disappointed not to see Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy land a head-coaching job. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that while the idea of having Bieniemy remain on his staff is great for his team, he was “really hoping” (Bieniemy) would have an opportunity to take one of the available […]

And. Here. We. Go. Star quarterback Deshaun Watson has officially requested a trade from the Houston Texans after rumours of his discontent have swirled for weeks, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Schefter reported that Watson actually did so weeks ago, though it was not reported until now. The Texans announced on Wednesday that they hired Ravens assistant head coach David […]

Vince McMahon said it best: It’s all about the money. Certainly in the closing stages of his career, Ben Roethlisberger is entering the last year of his current contract with the Steelers, and many are expecting “Big Ben” to return to the Steel City for at least one more season. There is, however, a massive hurdle to clear in order […]

Another coaching cycle has come and gone, and Eric Bieniemy remains with the Kansas City Chiefs. Those within the building in K.C. are just as stupefied as most of the public about why Andy Reid’s right-hand man for years isn’t steering his own ship. “It amazes me, honestly,” Patrick Mahomes said Thursday on the Dan Patrick Show, via the New […]

After weeks of mounting speculation around Deshaun Watson’s deteriorating relationship with the Houston Texans, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Thursday that the superstar quarterback has indeed requested a trade. While the Texans stumbled to a 4-12 record in 2020, Watson operated as a one-man army, leading the NFL in passing yards (4,823) and yards per attempt (8.9) while […]

Covered Packers for Green Bay Press-Gazette from 1997-2013 Two-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year as selected by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Packers moved quickly to name a new special-teams coordinator, promoting assistant special-teams coach Maurice Drayton. A source confirmed the move one day after coach Matt LaFleur fired Shawn Mennenga after two seasons […]

Covered the Packers for ESPN Milwaukee Marquette University graduate HOUSTON — The Houston Texans knew that this would be a pivotal offseason for their franchise, as they have spent this month hiring Nick Caserio as general manager and now David Culley as head coach. What they didn’t expect was the first month of their offseason to be dominated by the […]

The worst-kept secret in the NFL is finally out. Deshaun Watson has reportedly requested a trade from the Texans, as his relationship with the organization is no longer salvageable. The news came Thursday from ESPN’s Adam Schefter following the overnight announcement that Houston had hired David Culley as its head coach. Per Schefter, Watson made the trade request “weeks ago.” Thursday’s […]

Deshaun Watson officially wants out of Houston. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that the Texans QB requested a trade, per a source informed of the situation. Watson wanting out of Houston has been known for weeks, but all rumors could be dismissed until a formal request was made known. Now, the star signal-caller has gone public that he has […]