vendredi 29 juin 2018

New on SI: Watch: Odell Beckham Jr. Homers in Batting Practice at Yankee Stadium

Is Odell Beckham Jr. the next Tim Tebow?

New on SI: Eagles Linebacker Nigel Bradham Suspended for 1st Game of Season

Eagles Linebacker Nigel Bradham has been suspended for the first game of the 2018 season.

New on SI: Vince McMahon Commits $500 Million to New XFL

WWE Chairman Vince McMahon announced in January that he was re-launching the XFL.

New on SI: Jameis Winston's Uber Driver Gives First Statement Since Alleged Sexual Assault

Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston was suspended for the first three games to start the 2018 season.

New on SI: With Jameis Winston Settlement, NFL Undermines Its Own Policy. Again.

And in doing so after a report that clearly concludes Winston violated the personal conduct policy, the league is enabling and excusing unacceptable behavior

jeudi 28 juin 2018

New on SI: Jerry Richardson Fined $2.75 Million After NFL Probe Into Workplace Misconduct

Former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson fined $2.75 million for workplace misconduct

New on SI: Percy Harvin Takes His Battle With Anxiety Public as He Gets Closer to Internal Peace

Eight years after he started torching NFL defenses, the retired receiver–return man addresses his mental health and how he thinks it shaped his life and reputation.

New on SI: Jaguars' Marcell Dareus Donates $125,000 to Help Fund School in Haiti

The All-Pro defensive tackle took a humanitarian trip to Haiti last week.

New on SI: NFC West Offseason Report Cards: Cardinals Blitzing, Rams Spend on Defense, Garoppolo Ready to Execute, Seahawks Rebuilding

In Arizona, expect a much more aggressive defense with Steve Wilks now in as head coach, while Los Angeles hopes their big-ticket players pay off. In San Francisco, a new era with Jimmy Garoppolo and Kyle Shanahan is about to being, while a defensive rebuild (but not an overhaul) is underway in Seattle.

mercredi 27 juin 2018

New on SI: Panthers' Defense Belongs to Eric Washington Now

Carolina's defense has prided itself on its consistency, and new defensive coordinator Eric Washington aims to keep that going . Carolina returns much of its seventh-ranked defense (and plugged the open holes) and with Eric Washington now in charge, opponents should expect the same consistency its seen for the last several seasons.

New on SI: Report: Police Have 'Person Of Interest' In Death at Janoris Jenkins' Home

Police reportedly identify person of interest in investigation of dead body found at Janoris Jenkins' home

New on SI: AFC West Offseason Report Cards: Chiefs Reload, Chargers Poised for a Run, Keenum Holds Broncos’ Fate, Gruden Goes Veteran-Heavy

Denver hopes they've found their QB, the Raiders hope their QB finds himself, and the Chiefs and Chargers have the pieces in place for deep postseason runs

New on SI: The Greatest Team Never to Make It: An Oral History of the 1998 Vikings

The record-setting Vikes of Cunningham, Carter and Moss were destined to make history—as one of the NFL’s greatest heartbreakers. The psychic toll lingers ... 

New on SI: Wife Of Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen Diagnosed With Alzheimer's

Annabel Bowlen, the wife of Broncos majority owner Pat, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's

jeudi 21 juin 2018

New on SI: How an NFL Defense Is Built

When Jon Gruden returned to the NFL, he wanted Paul Guenther to build his defense. How the long-time Bengals DC is putting togther the Oakland D nearly from scratch, from uprooting his family, to finding coaches and teaching them how to teach players, to calling upon years of scouting to get the roster right

New on SI: NFC North Offseason Report Cards: Vikings Go All-In for Kirk Cousins, Packers Bring in TE Help

The Vikings brought in the hottest name in free agency, while the Bears reinforced for the passing game, while the Lions look to lift the run game out of the cellar. But will these moves be enough to keep the perennial favorite Packers out of the playoffs for a second straight year?

New on SI: Watch: Eagles Fan Favorite Jon Dorenbos Can’t Believe How Cool His Super Bowl Ring Is

The longtime Eagles snapper was totally overwhelmed by receiving his Super Bowl ring. 

New on SI: Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly Undergoing Another Cancer Surgery

Kelly announced in March that his oral cancer had returned. 

New on SI: The Mind of Philip Rivers: Explaining the Game Within the Game

Heading into his 15th season, Rivers is still one of the best quarterbacks and sharpest minds in football. He takes us inside the game within the game on two big plays, and one disastrous red-zone interception, from last season

New on SI: Malcolm Jenkins, Players Coalition Members Address Trump's Pardon Request

Malcolm Jenkins, Doug Baldwin and others discussed changes needed within the justice system.

mardi 19 juin 2018

New on SI: NFC East Offseason Report Cards: Eagles Boost Receiver Corps While Cowboys, Redskins Still Need Pass-Catching Help

The defending Super Bowl champions add pieces for the returning Carson Wentz, while both Dallas and Washington lack true No. 1 receiver options. Also, staying true to his form, Giants new GM Dave Gettleman upgraded the offensive line to protect Eli Manning for at least one more season.

New on SI: Sean McVay vs. Kyle Shanahan: The NFL’s Best New Coaching Rivalry

The budding duel between the NFL’s most-admired offensive trend-setters will be compelling theater in 2018, and likely for years to come

New on SI: Top 10 Wide Receivers in Football for 2018

A look at what the Giants should pay Odell Beckham Jr. (and why he'll be worth every penny), whether or not the Falcons should give Julio Jones one more mega-deal, and our ranking of the top 10 receivers in football for the upcoming season

lundi 18 juin 2018

New on SI: The NFL in California in 2018: The Best Year Ever?

The Rams, Raiders, Chargers and 49ers all promise compelling storylines 2018, maybe the most anticipated NFL season California has seen 

New on SI: Jon Gruden Is Back, With a Big Rebuilding Job: 10 Thoughts on the Raiders

Oakland has a top-flight young QB but plenty of holes elsewhere, for a coach who’s been out of the game for a decade

New on SI: Jimmy Garoppolo Takes Charge, Richard Sherman Steps In: 10 Thoughts on the 49ers

The franchise QB is in place—and yes, he looks that good. 10 thoughts on the 49ers this season

New on SI: Best in the AFC West: 10 Thoughts on the 2018 Chargers

With the rest of the division in transition, Philip Rivers and a talented Chargers team are primed for a serious playoff run

New on SI: The NFL’s Most Dynamic Team? 10 Thoughts on the 2018 Rams

Intruiging new pieces on defense mean the playmaking ability on both sides of the ball might be the best in the league

jeudi 14 juin 2018

New on SI: Starting Job? For Now, Sam Darnold Is Just Holding On Tight

It’s too early to say when the rookie QB will ascend to the top of the depth chart. But first, he’s working on correcting one of his biggest issues—fumbling—while digesting the entirety of the playbook at Jets minicamp

New on SI: Can Alex Smith Turn Around Washington’s Misfortunes? Players, Coaches and Fans Are Hopeful

Veteran QB Alex Smith and with a handful of new offensive pieces like Derrius Guice are here to usher in the post-Kirk Cousins era for the Washington Redskins.

New on SI: For the 49ers, the Biggest Job May Be Managing the Jimmy Garoppolo Buzz

‘I like seeing him make mistakes.’ Kyle Shanahan and company know they have to temper expectations surrounding their rising-star QB

New on SI: A Spectator in Minicamp Week: Eric Wood on Retirement

As his former teammates get to work, the longtime Bill settles into retirement. Plus Zack Martin, Teddy Bridgewater and more NFL notes

mercredi 13 juin 2018

New on SI: The Top 10 Offensive Linemen in Football

Cowboys take up three of the top four spots in our rankings, plus discussions on why the blindside has become overrated, why interior linemen keep getting more valuable, and whether or not guards are worthy of top 10 draft picks

New on SI: Why the Eagles Are Committed to Austism Awareness, and How the Team Is Taking Action

Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie explains why he remains dedicated to raising awareness for autism and prioritizing autism research—which led to the creation of the Eagles Autism Challenge.

New on SI: Report: Patriots Explored Trading Rob Gronkowski Until Three Days Before the Draft

The All-Pro tight end was still contemplating retirement during the time New England was calling teams about potential deals.

New on SI: How the Julio Jones Holdout Must Play Out

He’s the best receiver in football, as crucial to his team as any wideout in the league, and this might be the last time he has the leverage to demand a new deal. The Falcons have to make a move to secure Julio Jones. Plus, one change the next CBA must address when it comes to contact in minicamp, and a Falcons personnel grouping that could cause nightmares

New on SI: Jalen Ramsey Is Locked in on His “No-Setback Offseason”

Jaguars' star cornerback Jalen Ramsey has never been able to practice with the team in the offseason due to injuries. But that all changes this season.

New on SI: Ex-Cowboys Cheerleader Sues Team; Claims Mascot Earned More Money

A former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader sues team, alleges unequal pay

jeudi 7 juin 2018

New on SI: Terrell Owens Declines His Invitation to Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Terrell Owens declined his invite to attend the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony, saying he wants to celebrate elsewhere. 

New on SI: Predicting Every NFL Team’s 2018 Season Record

Which teams will reach the NFL playoffs this season and who will be sitting at home? We predict the 2018 record for all 32 teams.

New on SI: Report: Kaepernick's Lawyers Expected to Subpoena President Trump In Collusion Case

Colin Kaepernick's lawyer team reportedly expected to subpoena President Trump in collusion case

New on SI: What Drama? It’s Business as Usual for Brady and the Patriots

Tom Brady is doing his job in minicamp, as are the rest of the Patriots. Plus, questions on Dak and Derek, Dez and Darnold and more 

mardi 5 juin 2018

New on SI: Malcolm Jenkins: White House Lied to Make Players Look 'Anti-America, Anti-Flag and Anti-Military'

Malcolm Jenkins had a lot to say about the White House disinviting the Eagles from the White House, including how it tried to make players look "anti-military."

New on SI: AFC North Offseason Report Cards: Browns on the Rise, Steelers Vulnerable, Marvin on the Brink, Lamar Jackson Is the X-Factor

A look at how each of the four teams in the AFC North did this offseason, and how a couple rookie QBs, an aging juggernaut and a coach on the hot seat will shape the 2018 season

New on SI: Giants General Manager Dave Gettleman Announces He Will Begin Treatment for Lymphoma

The Giants hired Dave Gettleman in December after he had been fired by the Panthers.

New on SI: White House Statement: 'Vast Majority of the Eagles Team Decided to Abandon Their Fans'

The White House released another statement about canceling the Eagles' visit and how the team tried to reschedule for a time Donald Trump wouldn't be there.

New on SI: Oliver Luck Named XFL Commissioner, CEO

Oliver Luck leaves NCAA to become XFL Commissioner

New on SI: The Odds Aren’t In His Favor, but Rob Gronkowski Is All in on Gronkowski the Horse

Gronkowski the racehorse isn't a favorite in this weekend's Belmont Stakes, but that doesn't take away from Rob Gronkowski's commitment to his horse.

New on SI: Trump, White House To Host 'Celebration of America' After Nixed Eagles Visit

President Trump on NFL anthem policy: 'No escaping to locker rooms'