mercredi 30 mai 2018

New on SI: NFL Owners Said Trump Influenced Talks on Handling Anthem Protests

The owners's statements came from depositions in Colin Kaepernick's collusion case.

New on SI: The State of the Tight End

Why the Chargers should bring back Antonio Gates, the coming Witten-Gates Hall of Fame (first ballot) debate, why Indy needs Eric Ebron to hold his own as a blocker, and a look at the lack of TE supply under the league’s increased demand

New on SI: Lawyer: NFL Owner Changed Mind About Signing Kaepernick After Trump’s Comments

Kaeperick's lawyer says an NFL owner didn't sign QB because of President Trump comments

New on SI: From the Bench to the Booth: The Path Journeyman NFL Players Take to Broadcasting

Networks tend to line up for Hall of Fame players, but others have to make their own breaks to get into the world of broadcasting. A look at how they’re getting it done in a new media landscape

New on SI: King‘s Tale: An Oral History of Peter King

He staked out Parcells in a donut shop, kicked back with Favre and Manning and countless others, and created a distinctive presence that became appointment NFL reading. As Peter King moves on from SI after 29 years, football’s biggest stars and his journalism colleagues reflect on his impact on the game, the profession and their lives 

mercredi 23 mai 2018

New on SI: Art Rooney Thinks Players Raising Fists During the Anthem is Disrespectful

The Steelers owner responds to the NFL's new policy on players showing respect during the anthem.

New on SI: Why Do NFL Players Kneel During The National Anthem?

What is the message behind kneeling during the national anthem.

New on SI: NFL Policy Will Require Players on Field to Stand for Anthem, Show Flag 'Proper Respect'

New policy reportedly requires players on the field to stand for national anthem

New on SI: Robert Kraft Says Tom Brady Will Attend Mandatory Minicamp

Patriots owner Robert Kraft says Tom Brady is "excited" to attend mandatory minicamp

New on SI: "Sunday Night Football" Is TV's Highest Rated Show For 7th Straight Season

Sunday Night Football averaged 18.2M viewers, tops television ratings for 7th straight year

New on SI: Five Giants, and Those Forgotten After the Storm

Landon Collins led a contingent of Giants teammates to the mountains of interior Puerto Rico. They lifted spirits in areas that, eight months after the storm, still lacks electricity, water and medical supplies, and they served as a reminder that the Puerto Rican people haven’t been forgotten

lundi 21 mai 2018

New on SI: Report: NFL Will Not Discipline Matt Patricia, Lions After Investigation into Assault Allegations

Patricia was charged for alleged sexual assault in 1996.

New on SI: Report: Rob Gronkowski's Contract is Being Restructured

Gronk currently has a base salary of $8 million.

New on SI: So What If Tom Brady Skips Patriots' OTAs?

Sure, it goes against the foundation of Bill Belichick's team, but Tom Brady has nothing to prove. Why should he go to Patriots' OTAs?

New on SI: Roger Goodell Asks Congress To Enact Sports Betting Legalization

Roger Goodell releases statement, wants uniform standards for states legalizing sports betting

New on SI: Report: Arizona, New Orleans To Be Awarded Super Bowls in 2023, 2024

NFL reportedly awarding Super Bowl in 2023, 2024 to Arizona and New Orleans

New on SI: Report: Tom Brady No Show At Patriots' Voluntary OTAs

Tom Brady reportedly not present at team's OTA

New on SI: Report: Nashville Expected To Be Named Host of 2019 NFL Draft

Nashville reportedly expected to be named host of 2019 NFL draft

jeudi 17 mai 2018

New on SI: Reuben Foster's Accuser Testifies at Preliminary Hearing She Lied About Domestic Violence Incident

While testifying at a preliminary hearing Thursday, Reuben Foster's ex-girlfriend said the 49ers linebacker did not hit her once.

New on SI: Former NFL Player Colton Underwood on Becca Kufrin's Season of 'The Bachelorette'

Colton Underwood previously dated Aly Raisman and is now looking for love on 'The Bachelorette'.

New on SI: Cleveland Browns Out to Prove They’re a Competent Franchise on Hard Knocks

With the Cleveland Browns set to be featured on this season of Hard Knocks, what messaging can viewers expect to see?

New on SI: Former NFL Tight End Clay Harbor is a Contestant on 'The Bachelorette'

Get to know Clay Harbor before he competes on the new season of The Bachelorette.

New on SI: Report: Eagles, White House Working on June 5 Visit

The Eagles have reportedly been invited to the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl victory with President Donald Trump on June 5.

New on SI: Pro Football Focus' Mike Renner on 'The Bachelorette' Upcoming Season

Mike Renner is the sports analyst looking to win Becca Kufrin's heart.

New on SI: Jerry Richardson Moves On; the NFL’s Investigation Could Be Forced to Do the Same

With his team on the verge of being sold, the soon-to-be ex-Carolina Panthers owner’s next venture as a businessman is unclear. But it is clear that the NFL’s investigation into his workplace behavior is likely going nowhere

New on SI: Drew Brees Presents Prosthetic to High School QB Who Had His Leg Amputated

The 17-year-old QB decided to amputate his leg in February after it was injured while getting tackled back in October.

New on SI: Report: Cleveland Browns To Be Featured On "Hard Knocks"

The Cleveland Browns will reportedly be featured on this year's "Hard Knocks"

mercredi 16 mai 2018

New on SI: The Secrets of a Linebacker

Craig Robertson has made it in the NFL thanks to a sharp eye and keen sense of what’s coming next. The Saints linebacker walks us through five plays—telling us how he can figure out what’s coming—from a game against the Rams last fall

New on SI: What You Need to Know About Panthers' New Owner David Tepper; State of Women in NFL Media

On this week's MMQB Podcast With Peter King, Peter King speaks with Judy Battista and Jenny Vrentas on women covering the NFL, and Jonathan Jones on the ownership change with the Carolina Panthers.

New on SI: The Jets’ Long Road to Sam Darnold

How do you land a franchise quarterback? For the Jets, it was a pursuit years in the making. Here’s everything that went into it

New on SI: Panthers Finalize Terms For Sale To Billionaire David Tepper

The Panthers have reached a sales agreement with billionaire David Tepper 

mardi 15 mai 2018

New on SI: Reuben Foster's Ex-Girlfriend Expected to Testify at His Preliminary Hearing Thursday

Elissa Ennis initially claimed Reuben Foster assaulted her, but she has since said she lied about the details of the assault.

New on SI: The Supreme Court Just Made the NFL a Lot Richer. So Why the Fight?

The court’s ruling will juice revenues and team values. Now the battle shifts to how owners and players will share the bounty

New on SI: With David Tepper Buying the Panthers, Donald Trump Faces More NFL Resistance

David Tepper, the newest NFL owner, has been outspoken about his disdain for President Donald Trump. How will this impact issues down the road?

New on SI: Anthony Lynn Gets his Degree for his Players, for his Family and for Himself

It set an example for his players, it taught him how to be a better coach, and it fulfilled a promise to his late sister. On Saturday, nearly 30 years after he became the first person in his family to go to college, Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn walked across the stage as a graduate

New on SI: Report: David Tepper Expected To Sign Deal To Buy Carolina Panthers

The billionaire hedge fund manager also owns a minority share in the Steelers. 

vendredi 11 mai 2018

New on SI: Ben Roethlisberger Texted Mason Rudolph 'Good Luck' Before Rookie Minicamp

Big Ben reached out to Rudolph before rookie minicamp.

New on SI: The Mistake the Browns Are Making With Baker Mayfield

Why making the first overall pick ‘earn’ the starting job only costs valuable time. Plus, the Saints stand pat after the Mark Ingram suspension, why Ben Roethlisberger has a point, Cliff Avril’s legacy, DeShone Kizer’s future and the Raiders make a head-scratching move at linebacker

New on SI: John Fox Gets Why the Bears Let Him Go

While he believes the Bears improved during his three years in Chicago, he knows the W-L record is unforgiving. He’s staying close to the game and prepping for an analyst role for 2018.

New on SI: Appreciating Adam Vinatieri’s Career as He Approaches NFL History

Adam Vinatieri had plans to go to medical school had the NFL not worked out—and it almost didn't. But a few lucky kicks turned into a 22-year-and-counting NFL career.

jeudi 10 mai 2018

New on SI: New England Zoo Pays Off Super Bowl Bet By Naming Baby Goat After Nick Foles

While Tom Brady's status is certainly not going anywhere, it's safe to say there's a new goat in town. 

New on SI: Bill Belichick: Patriots Were Not Aware of The Allegation Against Matt Patricia

Bill Belichick stands by his former assistant.

New on SI: Way-Too-Early 2018 Fantasy Football Rankings

... but is it ever too early for fantasy football rankings?

New on SI: Matt Patricia Maintains Innocence in Press Conference

Matt Patricia on sexual assault allegations: "I was innocent then, and I am innocent now."

New on SI: NFL Cheerleading Can Still Be Saved

Everyone recognizes there’s a problem—a lot of problems, actually—and many have suggested eliminating cheerleaders as the solution. It’s not. The league needs to look at college sports and take these five steps to save cheerleading in the NFL

mardi 8 mai 2018

New on SI: Mark Ingram Suspended Four Games for PED Violation: What This Means for Saints' Early Season

The two-time Pro Bowler played in all 16 games each of the last two seasons.

New on SI: True NFL Draft Grades: 2014 Draft, Four Years Later

Every spring there’s a rush to (prematurely) grade every team’s draft, even though we all know you can’t truly grade a draft until years later, when the players have (or haven’t) developed. With that in mind, a look back at the true grades of the 2014 NFL draft

New on SI: Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid Work Out Together in California

Reid was the one of the first NFL players to join Kaepernick in protesting the national anthem.

New on SI: 49ers' Reuben Foster Pleads Not Guilty to Three Charges Including Domestic Violence

The three charges include a domestic violence incident with his ex-girlfriend.

New on SI: Johnny Manziel Hospitalized in Texas Over Prescription Medication

Manziel reportedly had a reaction to an adjustment in prescription and was briefly hospitalized.

New on SI: Tom Brady Says Gisele Bündchen Picked Out His Met Gala Outfit — and People Can't Stop Mocking It

What’s Tom Brady’s favorite part of the Met Gala? “The end.”

New on SI: Philadelphia Eagles Are Living Large, Thanks to the Work of GM Howie Roseman

At the 2018 NFL draft, the Eagles made just one selection in the first 124 picks—and that wasn’t an issue for GM Howie Roseman. How did Philadelphia get into this position of player depth? 

lundi 7 mai 2018

New on SI: Lawyer: Cheerleaders Will Move Forward with Lawsuits if Better Conditions Aren't Approved

Lawsuit for NFL cheerleaders: Lawsuits will proceed if better conditions aren't met.

New on SI: Mailbag Show: Which Rookie QBs Should Start Immediately? Is That Broncos D No Good?

Plus, should the NFL adapt the NBA’s Bird Rule to help teams retain their own free agents? A better idea than the current rookie wage scale, and why Andy loves “Hotstepper” so much...

New on SI: Carson Wentz 'Very Confident' He Will Return for Week 1

Wentz tore his ACL on Dec. 10.

New on SI: You’d Think Ben Roethlisberger Might Have Learned Something From the QB Whose Job He Took

Veteran Tommy Maddox took Big Ben under his wing in 2004 despite the threat to his career. Mason Rudolph deserves the same

New on SI: Mason Rudolph Has No Issues With Ben Roethlisberger's Comments

Mason Rudolph on Big Ben 'help now' comments: 'I'd probably say the same thing'

vendredi 4 mai 2018

New on SI: Seahawks Release Defensive End Cliff Avril Due to Failed Physical Designation

Avril missed most of the 2017 season after sustaining a neck injury in Week 4.

New on SI: President Trump Wants Colin Kaepernick and Kanye West for Summit on Race

Even though Trump vilified Kaepernick last year, the president said he wants the former NFL quarterback to discuss race with him.

New on SI: Dallas Zoo Names Baby Giraffe After Jason Witten

The Dallas Zoo announced Friday a new giraffe calf was named Witten after the retiring NFL star.  

New on SI: Panthers Defensive Backs Coach Curtis Fuller Resigns Amid Workplace Conduct Complaints

Panthers defensive backs coach Curtis Fuller's resignation came amid workplace conduct complaints.

New on SI: Why Are the Giants Still Building Around 37-Year-Old Eli Manning?

The Giants drafted around Eli Manning, instead of drafting a replacement for him, making it clear that they want the veteran QB around for a few more years. But why The answer is part sentimental, part anecdotal and part statistical.

New on SI: Witten Retires, Matt Ryan Gets Rich(er), and Kickoffs Might Not Stick Around

Plus, an injury to a key Eagles defender, Big Ben says he’s sticking around for awhile, a couple of surprises have their fifth-year options declined, and one ageless star returns while another is looking for a new team

New on SI: Report: Bill Belichick, Herschel Walker to be Appointed to President Trump's Sports Council

President Donald Trump will reportedly appoint Bill Belichick and Herschel Walker to his Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition.

jeudi 3 mai 2018

New on SI: Report: Matt Ryan Agrees to Five-Year Extension With Falcons

This extension will reportedly make Matt Ryan the first quarterback to make $30 million per season.

New on SI: End of an Era: Peter King to Leave Sports Illustrated After 29 Years

Peter King, a Sports Illustrated senior writer for 29 years and the founder of the popular NFL website The MMQB, will be leaving SI at the end of the month.

New on SI: The Kickoff Is Staying in the NFL, But for How Much Longer?

The NFL kickoff has already undergone many changes in an attempt to make the play safer. How many more changes can it take?

New on SI: For the Browns, the 29th Time’s the Charm?

Find a franchise quarterback—one who’ll make a beleagured fan base forget the 28 busts before him: That was the mission at last week's draft for new Browns GM John Dorsey. So, how’d he do? Check the standings (and the stands) in a few years.

New on SI: Report: Ryan Shazier's 2018 Salary Converted to Bonus

Steelers reportedly convert most of Ryan Shazier's 2018 salary to signing bonus

New on SI: Report: Jason Witten Retires After 15 Seasons; To Join 'Monday Night Football'

Jason Witten reportedly informs Cowboys he will retire and will accept a position with "Monday Night Football"

New on SI: In Montana, a 49ers Reunion for Dwight Clark

On a late April weekend, old teammates and friends gathered at Eddie DeBartolo’s ranch to share memories and laughs, and to toast the iconic wideout and Super Bowl champion who’s battling ALS. No one would say it was a farewell ... 

New on SI: Arrest Warrant Issued For Jets WR Robby Anderson After Missed Arraignment

An arrest warrant was issued for Jets WR Robby Anderson after he failed to show for an arraignment.

New on SI: Josh Rosen: Where Most NFL Teams See an Enigma, the Arizona Cardinals See Their Future

A pre-draft visit gave Arizona a new perspective on the talented quarterback prospect who most evaluators had difficulty figuring out. Other sections include: going inside Green Bay’s draft process; how the Bills played poker with their picks; New England quarterback talk; and more.

mercredi 2 mai 2018

New on SI: Report: Redskins Cheerleaders Felt Team Was 'Pimping' Them Out On 2013 Costa Rica Trip

Cheerleaders spoke to the New York Times to discuss their discomfort during a team sponsored trip to Costa Rica in 2013.

New on SI: How Eric Reid Can Win His Collusion Grievance Against the NFL ... and How the NFL Can Win

Following in Colin Kaepernick's footsteps, safety Eric Reid has filed a grievance against the NFL for colluding against him. How might this play out? One thing's for sure—it won't be quick.

New on SI: Why Listening to Tom Brady Speak Has Reached a Point of Diminishing Return

Every time Tom Brady speaks these days, it seems to be either for an advertisement or to allow Brady to make a very specific point. Can't the QB, who's nearing the end of his career, just open up a little bit?

New on SI: Lamar Jackson’s Time Is Coming, Sooner Than You Think

When will the electrifying rookie overtake Joe Flacco as Baltimore’s new starter? Picture this…

New on SI: Report: Former 49ers Safety Eric Reid Files Collusion Grievance Against NFL

Free agent safety Eric Reid has reportedly filed a collusion grievance against the NFL

New on SI: Did the Bears Just Have the Best Offseason in the NFL?

NFL reporter Dan Pompei breaks down Chicago's offseason additions, including fist round draft pick middle linebacker Roquan Smith. Former NFL center LeCharles Bentley discusses the new rule that will take the helmet out of the game 

New on SI: The League Is Still Trying to Work Out the New Helmet-Lowering Rule

The new safety rule is a work in progress, with language is being rewritten on the fly, but the consensus is it’s necessary for the game to survive 

mardi 1 mai 2018

New on SI: 2019 NFL Draft Big Board Building

For those who are looking at their favorite team’s roster and seeing a lot of holes, an early look at who’s coming down the pipe for the 2019 draft

New on SI: Jaguars Owner Shad Khan Wants to Host a Super Bowl at Wembley Stadium in England

The Jaguars owner put in a bid to buy the stadium last week.

New on SI: Saquon Barkley's Enormous Projected Contract, Lamar Jackson's Lack of an Agent

The Business of Football was all around at the NFL draft. Saquon Barkley is about to ink one of the largest contracts ever for an NFL running back, and Lamar Jackson showed up with just his mother representing him—but that really didn't matter to teams.

New on SI: Agent: Patriots Considered Trading Up to No. 2 For Baker Mayfield

Baker Mayfield's agent says Patriots considered trading up to No. 2 to select him

New on SI: 24 Hours ... With Bradley Chubb and His Team at the NFL Draft

The MMQB went behind the scenes with the N.C. State defensive end, his family, friends and agents for the dramatic hours as his NFL dream came true

New on SI: NFL Not Eliminating Kickoffs This Season

NFL will study ways to modify, not eliminate kickoffs

New on SI: Browns Exec: 'Efficacy' One Reason Team Picked Baker Mayfield over Sam Darnold

Browns executive explains team choosing Baker Mayfield at No. 1 over Sam Darnold, Josh Allen