vendredi 31 août 2018

New on SI: Jameis Winston Not Guaranteed Starting Spot Upon Return From Suspension

Winston will be reinstated from his suspension in Week 4. 

New on SI: Which NFC Teams Are the Top Value Bets to Make the NFL Playoffs?

Aaron Rodgers's injury hurt the Packers greatly last year as they missed the postseason for the first time since he took over as starting QB in 2008. But are the Pack a smart bet this year to make the playoffs?

New on SI: Report: Raiders Cornerback Daryl Worley Suspended Four Games Following Arrest

Worley was released by the Eagles in April. 

New on SI: Players on the Trade Block as NFL Roster Cuts Loom

Don’t be surprised if we see more trades than usual as NFL teams trim their rosters down to 53 players.

New on SI: Aaron Donald's Record-Breaking Contract Reinforces Why All Elite Players Should Hold Out

It took time, but Donald finally got the contract that he wants and deserves. Is the Rams' DT setting a new precident for elite players? We’ll wait and see what Khalil Mack does.

New on SI: Patriots Betting Preview: After Several Key Offseason Losses, Are Pats Still AFC's Best?

The Patriots are still the kings of the AFC East, but is this the season that the Steelers, Chargers and Jaguars challenge them for conference supremacy? 

New on SI: NFL Roster Cuts: Most Notable Players Released

Follow along as we list the big names released on cut day. 

New on SI: Could This Be the Year That Makes or Breaks the NFL?

The NFL is facing a season that could potentially be plagued by debate over a new tackling rule and the continuing controversy over kneeling during the national anthem. This season could also rise above the rest, buoyed by young players lighting up the game and fresh coaches bringing new gameplans to the field each week. But which will it be?

New on SI: When is the Deadline for 2018 NFL Roster Cuts?

The deadline for cuts is Saturday, Sept.1.

New on SI: Fantasy Football 2018: Bold Predictions, Part 2

Will Leonard Fournette and Joe Mixon fall short of draft-day expectations? It's time for part two of our fantasy football bold predictions.

New on SI: Report: Aaron Donald Signs Record-Setting Six-Year, $135 Million Extension with Rams

Donald is now the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history.

New on SI: The Really Real Prop Bets of the 2018 NFL Season

The season’s story lines get even more interesting with money on the line; hold on to your mortgage, and remember: All these prop bets are absolutely, very, really... real

New on SI: Replacing 50 Isn’t Easy: 10 Thoughts on the 2018 Steelers

For perenially contending Pittsburgh, the key will be whether the defense can make the full-year adjustment to Ryan Shazier’s absence

New on SI: Teddy Bridgewater on Being Saints Backup: 'I Get to Learn From One of the Best Players to Ever Play'

Bridgewater doesn't mind waiting behind the Saints' starter.

New on SI: Toughness and Physicality the Top Priority for Buccaneers During Training Camp

Tampa Bay’s biggest weakness was on its offensive and defensive lines last season, so GM Jason Licht and coach Dirk Koetter took strides towards improving that this offseason.

New on SI: ‘I View the World Differently Now’: Rick Smith’s Football Sabbatical

A classic front-office grinder—passionate, ambitious, driven—Rick Smith lived football 24/7 as he dedicated himself to building the Texans into a contender. That changed last fall when his wife was diagnosed with cancer. Stepping away for a year, the man who was once the NFL’s youngest GM has found new priorities and new balance in life, even as a season is set to kick off without him for the first time in more than two decades

jeudi 30 août 2018

New on SI: What We Learned From the Final Night of NFL Preseason Games

Lamar Jackson and Baker Mayfield starred in the final week of preseason action. What else were the biggest storylines from Thursday's games?

New on SI: Report: Former Eagles TE Brent Celek to Announce Retirement After 11 Seasons

Brent Celek was released by the Eagles in March after playing in the team's Super Bowl LII win over the Patriots.

New on SI: Why the Arbitrator Ruled in Favor of Colin Kaepernick, and What This Means for the NFL

Colin Kaepernick’s potential trial against the NFL took another big step forward after an arbitrator ruled in the ex-QB’s favor. What are the potential repercussions that the league can face?

New on SI: Jalen Ramsey Says He'd Never Play for the Cowboys Unless Joneses's Ownership is Out

Ramsey was nearly taken by the Cowboys in the 2016 draft.

New on SI: Jalen Ramsey Thinks Rob Gronkowski Is Not 'as Great as People Think He Is'

Ramsey also shared some statistics to back up his thoughts on Gronk.

New on SI: How to Watch Cardinals vs. Broncos: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

How to watch Cardinals vs. Broncos on Thursday, Aug. 30. 

New on SI: Arbitrator Denies NFL's Request to Dismiss Colin Kaepernick's Collusion Complaint

Kaepernick has won the summary judgement phase of his collusion case.

New on SI: How to Watch Lions vs. Browns: Live Stream, TV Channel

How to watch Lions vs. Browns in both team's final NFL preseason games on Thursday, Aug. 30.

New on SI: Report: Patriots Add $4.3 Million in Incentives to Rob Gronkowski's Contract

The New England Patriots reworked tight end Rob Gronkowski's contract, adding $4.3 million in incentives for the 2018 season.

New on SI: Larry Fitzgerald Gives Eulogy at Service for Senator John McCain

Fitzgerald honored McCain during a service at North Phoenix Baptist Church. 

New on SI: New Orleans’ Success Hinges on Its Defense: 10 Thoughts on the 2018 Saints

If the Saints' defense can pick up where it left off last season, then this team is a true Super Bowl contender.

New on SI: Jets Betting Preview: Will First Year of Sam Darnold Era Translate to More Wins?

The Jets haven't had this level of excitement surrounding a QB in a long time, but that buzz should extend to the rest of a young and promising team.

New on SI: How to Watch Giants vs. Patriots NFL Preseason: Live Stream, TV channel, Game Time

How to watch the Giants vs. the Patriots in NFL preseason play on Thursday, Aug. 30.

New on SI: Pretenders to Contenders: Teams Who Missed the 2017 Playoffs But Could Reach Super Bowl LIII

In 2016 the Eagles missed the playoffs. The following year the team won Super Bowl LII. Which NFL franchises could follow in Philadelphia's footsteps in the 2018 season?

New on SI: A Child Actor’s Parent Begged Peyton Manning to Peg Their Kid During That Classic SNL Sketch

“I want him to hit my kid in the face!”

New on SI: Five-Time Pro Bowler Elvis Dumervil Announces Retirement

The Louisville product retires with 105.5 career sacks.

New on SI: Will Officials Relax Enforcement of the New Helmet Rule? Players and Coaches Hope So

The NFL has experienced growing pains with the new rule penalizing players for using their helmets when tackling. But the one plea across the league is directed not towards the league but towards the officials, hoping that they will lighten up on calling the rule when the season arrives.

New on SI: NFL Food Roundup: Check Out the Best Stadium Eats This Season

From tuna burgers to pretzels filled with crab meat, find out what NFL stadiums have to offer for game day food this year.

New on SI: Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Strategy

Building your fantasy football roster is a season-long process. Managing the waiver wire with the right strategy can make all the difference.

New on SI: Seven Ways to Look At Odell

He’s arguably the most talented player in the NFL today. He’s easily the most polarizing. A look at the Giants star through the lens of seven people in his orbit, in a quest to find the meaning of Odell

New on SI: The Bridgewater Trade Showed That the Jets’ QB Strategy Worked

The Jets wanted to build a QB room that would foster a rookie’s development and give the team plenty of options at the position. Now they look set for the long haul

New on SI: Examining Jerry Jones’s Argument to Adjust the Length of the NFL Preseason and Regular Season

As we reach the end of another preseason, the annual debate re-ignites (thanks to Jerry Jones): What would happen if the NFL shortened the preseason and/or extended the length of the regular season?

mercredi 29 août 2018

New on SI: Which AFC Teams Are the Top Value Bets to Make the NFL Playoffs?

The Ravens have missed the postseason each of the past three years despite finishing with a losing record only once during that stretch. But Baltimore might be primed to rebound.

New on SI: Explaining the Insider Trading Case Against Mychal Kendricks

What the linebacker did, what prosecutors might have planned for him, and how it might affect his future as an NFL player

New on SI: Aaron Rodgers Signs Record-Setting Contract, Has Yet To Pay Off $20 Debt To Davante Adams

One thing we know for sure: After Tuesday's extension, Rodgers definitely has the cash to repay Adams.

New on SI: Teddy Bridgewater Trade Brings Peace of Mind to the Win-Now Saints

The Eagles won the Super Bowl with backup QB Nick Foles. The Vikings reached the NFC Championship with backup QB Case Keenum. Trading for Bridgewater shows how New Orleans is absolutely in a win-now mindset, making sure every base is covered.

New on SI: Report: Sam Darnold To Start Week 1 for Jets After Heated Battle

Following Teddy Bridgewater's move to New Orleans, Sam Darnold will be the Jets' starting quarterback.

New on SI: Packers Make Aaron Rodgers the NFL’s Highest-Paid Player

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is the latest quarterback to earn a massive payday, falling in line with the likes of Kirk Cousins and Matt Ryan.

New on SI: Vikings Betting Preview: With Offseason Additions, Is Minnesota NFL's Most Complete Team?

How much better can Kirk Cousins be this year than Case Keenum was last year? Does Minnesota have the scariest defense in the league? We explore in our Vikings betting preview.

New on SI: Atlanta’s Defense Is One Step From Greatness: 10 Thoughts on the 2018 Falcons

All the elements are there—scheme, personnel, attitude—for the Falcons D to carry Atlanta over the hump in the NFC. Will they gel? 

New on SI: Report: Jets Trade QB Teddy Bridgewater to Saints for Draft Picks

Bridgewater will reportedly join the Saints after being traded by the Jets.

New on SI: Fantasy Football 2018: Bold Predictions, Part 1

Odell Beckham Jr. a top-five overall player? Matthew Stafford to lead the league in passing yards? It's time for some bold predictions.

New on SI: Report: New Packers Contract Makes Aaron Rodgers Highest-Paid NFL Player

Aaron Rodgers has two years left on his current contract worth just more than $40 million.

New on SI: Report: Seahawks' Tyler Lockett Signs Three-Year, $37.8 Million Extension

Tyler Lockett will receive $20 million guaranteed as part of his new deal.

New on SI: Five NFL Storylines We Should Have Been Talking About This Summer

Could Andrew Luck, Deshaun Watson and Carson Wentz take time to re-adjust after their injuries? Might the NFL continue to delay the national anthem policy? Will this actually be the year that Marvin Lewis finally wins a playoff game?

New on SI: For the Bills, It’s Year 1, 2.0

For the Buffalo brain trust of Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane, 2018 will be like a second restart—but the long-term plan is in place

New on SI: Browns' Mychal Kendricks Charged with Insider Trading by Federal Officials

Cleveland Browns linebacker Mychael Kendricks has been apologized after being charged with insider trading.

New on SI: Report: Packers Trading Backup Quarterback Brett Hundley to Seahawks

Brett Hundley played 11 games for Green Bay last season.

mardi 28 août 2018

New on SI: Hard Knocks Recap: Carl Nassib's Alien Theory Conflicts With Banking Strategy

The pass rusher steps into the Hard Knocks spotlight again, this time with some otherwordly claims

New on SI: Johnny Manziel to Kevin Hart: I Couldn't Help but Eat Up the Fame

Manziel told Kevin Hart he still has a desire of returning to the NFL.

New on SI: Lions Release Robert Ayers Just One Day After Signing the Veteran DE

Ayers joined the Lions on Monday but was no where to be seen on Tuesday.

New on SI: Buccaneers' Dirk Koetter Named the Favorite to Be First NFL Coach Fired

Which NFL head coach will be the first one fired in 2018?

New on SI: Report: Eagles WR Alshon Jeffery to Miss First Two Games of Season Due to Shoulder Rehab

The wide receiver is still rehabbing after a post-Super Bowl shoulder surgery.

New on SI: Report: Bengals Sign DT Geno Atkins to Four-Year, $65.3 Million Extension, Extend Carlos Dunlap

The Bengals signed two defensive stars to contract extensions on Tuesday.

New on SI: Jerry Jones Says Players Would Benefit Physically From 18-Game Schedule

Jerry Jones says a shorter preseason and less practice could lead to a reduction in injuries.

New on SI: Bills Betting Preview: Can Buffalo Overachieve for the Second Straight Season?

The Bills surprised last season by ending the NFL's longest postseason drought. With a new quarterback in the fold, can Buffalo repeat last year's success?

New on SI: Who Are the Highest Paid Wide Receivers in the NFL Entering the 2018 Season?

There are some obvious names on this list, but not every one of the top 20 highest paid wide receivers is a household name.

New on SI: YouTube Jabroni Jake Paul Tries to Beef With Dez Bryant, Dez Offers to Fight Him

Never try to trash-talk an NFL receiver. 

New on SI: Will Marcus Mariota Succeed in Matt LaFleur’s New Offense? 10 Thoughts on the 2018 Titans

Titans offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur has worked with the likes of Robert Griffin III, Matt Ryan and Jared Goff. Now can he help QB Marcus Mariota reach his potential?

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Khalil Mack Could Miss Regular Season Games; Dez Bryant Might Wait Until Season to Sign

Get up to date on the latest rumors and news around the NFL as the start of the regular season creeps closer.

New on SI: Chiefs Fans Without Tickets Will Have to Leave Tailgates After Games Start

The Kansas City Chiefs will be phasing in a new tailgating policy this season.

New on SI: Jets Waiting to Name Starting Quarterback for Week 1 Until After Preseason Finale

The Jets are waiting until after their last preseason game to determine who will be under center to start the regular season.

New on SI: NFL Head Coaches-To-Be: Seven Coordinators To Watch in 2018

When the coaching carousel inevitably starts spinning this season, these coordinators can expect their phones to start ringing.

New on SI: Josh Norman Has Evolved

Washington’s star corner has words for anyone who thinks he’s fallen off his perch as one of the league’s best corners, for certain young cornerbacks proclaiming themselves as ‘the best,’ and for any other slappies still trying to chase him down. Norman got to where he’s going on the field, and he’s found peace off of it

New on SI: Who Will See the Field First Among the Class of 2018 Quarterbacks?

lundi 27 août 2018

New on SI: EA Cancels Remaining Madden Classic Qualifiers In Wake of Jacksonville Tragedy

EA CEO Andrew Wilson said the company will run a comprehensive review of safety protocols for competitors and spectators following the tragedy in Jacksonville.

New on SI: 2018-19 NFL MVP Odds: Aaron Rodgers the Favorite to Take Home Hardware

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers would be a three-time MVP winner if awarded the honor.

New on SI: Larry Fitzgerald, Shane Doan and Luis Gonzalez to Particpate in John McCain Funeral Service

Three Arizona sports legends will have a role in the late Senator's funeral service.

New on SI: Shooting Killed Gamers Seeking Money for College, Family

The sheriff’s office identified the dead as 22-year-old Elijah Clayton of Woodland Hills, California, and 28-year-old Taylor Robertson of Giles, West Virginia.

New on SI: For the Giants, the Hard Work With Odell Beckham Jr. Is Just Beginning

The Giants are one of the NFL’s stuffiest franchises. Odell Beckham Jr. is one of the NFL’s most free-spirited players. The wide receiver has no plans to fit into the Giants’ mold, so will this marriage fall apart?

New on SI: Blake Bortles Foundation Provides Meals for Jacksonville First Responders

Blake Bortles also wrote a note to first responders, thanking them for their service. 

New on SI: Report: Team Hired Private Investigator to Watch Odell Beckham Jr.

After a video surfaced of Odell Beckham in Paris, a team interested in acquiring his services hired a private investigator to watch him.

New on SI: Can Norv Turner Unlock the Carolina Run Game? 10 Thoughts on the 2018 Panthers

Carolina’s new offensive coordinator Norv Turner will be most successful if he can figure out how to best incorporate the run—both from his QB and from his RBs.

New on SI: Sacha Baron Cohen Tried To Get O.J. Simpson to Confess To Murder In Awkward Interview

Simpson was acquitted of the murders of Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman in 1994, but in the episode, Cohen uses a fake character to try to learn otherwise. 

New on SI: Report: Raiders Trading Ryan Switzer to Steelers for Draft Picks

The second-year receiver will be traded for the second time this offseason.

New on SI: Raiders Betting Preview: Can Jon Gruden Revitalize Oakland in First Year Back as Coach?

Jon Gruden is back as head coach, and with him at the helm, it’s tough to picture this Raiders offense underachieving the way it did a year ago. 

New on SI: Giants' Odell Beckham Jr. Becomes Highest-Paid Receiver With New $95 Million, Five-Year Contract

Beckham is slated to become the highest-paid receiver in the NFL with his new $95 million deal.

New on SI: Report: Patriots Agree to Five-year, $50 Million Extension With Shaq Mason

Shaq Mason's new deal includes $23.5 million guaranteed. 

New on SI: Ten People, Places and Things That Will Define the NFL in 2018

From drama with the national anthem and drama in New England to football on the West Coast and Jon Gruden on the sidelines, we run down what will likely emerge as the season’s defining characteristics.

New on SI: Jaguars Leading Receiver Marqise Lee Out For Season After Knee Injury

Blake Bortles' top target will miss the entire 2018 season. 

New on SI: Fantasy Football 2018: Preseason Week 3 Recap

Is Sam Darnold the guy for the Jets? Can Nick Foles be trusted? Recapping the biggest fantasy football news from Week 3 of the preseason.

New on SI: J.J. Watt’s Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund Is World’s Largest Crowdfunding Effort

J.J. Watt’s massive crowdfunding effort for Hurricane Harvey relief was literally unprecdented.

New on SI: Tom Brady Hangs Up On Radio interview After Questions About Alex Guerrero

Tom Brady abruptly ends radio interview following questions about Alex Guerrero

New on SI: Why Trading Khalil Mack Would Be Insane

The Oakland Raiders would be insane to trade Khalil Mack, one of the brightest young pass rushers in football. 

dimanche 26 août 2018

New on SI: Philadelphia’s Title Defense, and How to Escape a Super Bowl Hangover

The Eagles coach hasn’t been able to get away from the recognition for what his team accomplished last season, but he’s trying. The coach also weighs in on Carson Wentz’s ETA and the return of other injured stars. Plus, why J.J. Watt wants to get back so badly, estimating Odell Beckham Jr.’s next contract, and impressive preseason performances from Luck, Peterson and Newton

New on SI: Should the Bills Roll the Dice With a Rookie QB Despite Putting Him in a Suboptimal Situation?

Josh Allen is already undergoing some critical mechanical adjustments at warp speed. Are the Bills hindering the rookie QB's progress by lining him up with a below-average offensive line and receiving corps?

New on SI: Browns DC Gregg Williams Blames Denzel Ward's Injury on 'Stupid' Tackling Form

A wonky tackle during the Browns preseason game against the Eagles has left Ward with back spasms. 

New on SI: Denver Broncos Sign Veteran Cornerback Adam Jones to One-Year Deal

Jones became an unrestricted free agent after seven years in Cincinnati. 

New on SI: Reports: At Least 4 Dead After Shooting At Madden Tournament in Jacksonville

Police say there are multiple fatalities a mass shooting at a Madden video game tournament in Jacksonville

New on SI: Eagles Coach Doug Pederson: Carson Wentz Not Cleared For Contact

Will Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz start Week One vs. the Falcons? 

New on SI: Texans Betting Preview: Deshaun Watson Is for Real, and So Is a Healthy Houston

It’s not a stretch to say Deshaun Watson was the best quarterback in the league last season when healthy. With an improved offensive line, the rest of the AFC should be frightened of the Texans.

New on SI: Cowboys Betting Preview: Uncertainty Surrounding Offense Could Have Dallas Staring at NFC East Basement

The Cowboys have one of best offensive lines in football, but when Dallas is even without one of its three star linemen, it brings the whole offense down significantly.

samedi 25 août 2018

New on SI: Cardinals, Diamondbacks, Arizona Teams Honor Sen. John McCain After Death

Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald also posted a tribute to McCain.

New on SI: Jaguars WR Marqise Lee Carted Off the Field After Suffering Knee Injury

Lee was carted off the field after taking a hit in the first quarter.

New on SI: 49ers Linebacker Reuben Foster Suffers Concussion vs. Colts

Foster left Saturday night's game in the third quarter.

New on SI: Niners Betting Preview: San Francisco on the Rise, but Is Double-Digit Win Season Attainable?

Jimmy Garoppolo went 5-0 in starts with the 49ers in 2017. With Vegas setting the team's win total at 9, should you expect San Francisco to vault into playoff contention this season?

New on SI: Browns Activate Wide Receiver Josh Gordon

Josh Gordon returned to the team last week after taking a leave of absence before the start of training camp.

New on SI: Broncos Betting Preview: Denver Has the Pieces for Surprise AFC West Run

The Broncos had a disastrous 5-11 campaign in Vance Joseph's first season as coach. Yet, don't sleep on Denver this year, as it has a legit shot to steal the division crown.

vendredi 24 août 2018

New on SI: Sam Darnold Delivers Another Strong Performance for Jets' Starting QB Role

Rookie Sam Darnold flashed signs that he's ready to take over an NFL offense, looking every part like the Jets' Week 1 starter Friday night.

New on SI: Adrian Peterson Impresses During Redskins Preseason Debut

Peterson carried the ball 11 times for 56 yards on Friday night.

New on SI: Watch: Bucs' Adam Humphries Returns Missed Field Goal 109 Yards For Touchdown

Humphries sliced through the Lions' entire special teams unit for the score.

New on SI: A Scrambling Cam Newton Shows No Signs of Changing Anytime Soon

Cam Newton will be Cam Newton in 2018. Look no further than the Panthers QB's third-down dive.

New on SI: Vikings LB Antwione Williams Fined for Controversial Roughing the Passer Call

Antwione Williams, a second-year linebacker, was fined $20,000 for his hit on Cody Kessler. 

New on SI: Julius Thomas Retiring to Pursue Doctorate in Psychology, Study Brain Trauma

Thomas said that he wants to study brain injuries.

New on SI: Is Andy Reid Ready to Let Patrick Mahomes Loose? 10 Thoughts on the 2018 Chiefs

The Chiefs' head coach spent five years executing a conservative offense with Alex Smith under center. Now with Smith in Washington and Mahomes at the helm, will Reid push the envelope?

New on SI: Jets Sign Running Back Charcandrick West

After spending four seasons with the Chiefs, West was released Wednesday.

New on SI: Todd Gurley Calls Sitting Out in the Preseason 'Everyone's Dream'

Rams head coach Sean McVay said Thursday that Gurley will not play in the preseason.

New on SI: Hopes Are High in New Orleans, Buoyed by the Success of the 2017 Draft Class

The Saints' group of rookies last season is drawing plenty of comparisons to the top-notch group of rookies in 2006, but the question remains—can the players continue to build and keep the drive going in Year 2?

New on SI: Cardinals Betting Preview: NFC West Has Buzzworthy Teams, Don't Sleep on Arizona Though

The hype trains for the Rams and 49ers are in full force heading into this season, but the Cardinals have the talent to be a team that flies under the radar in the NFC West. 

New on SI: Steelers Betting Preview: Will the Defense Have Trouble Without Ryan Shazier?

Pittsburgh's defense wasn't the same after Ryan Shazier's injury, including giving up 45 points to the Jaguars in the AFC Divisional Round. Is this a unit that will lower the Steelers' ceiling this season?

New on SI: Ravens Rookie TE Hayden Hurst Sidelined With Stress Fracture in Foot

The rookie tight end is expected to miss three to four weeks. 

New on SI: Mid- and Late-Round Players to Target on Fantasy Football Draft Day

You can't always get what you want in fantasy football leagues, but if you enter your draft room with a refined list of desired mid- and late-round targets, you'll find you get what you need.

New on SI: What NFL Teams Are the Best Futures Bets to Win Super Bowl LIII?

With the respective seventh- and 11th-best odds to win the Super Bowl, the Saints (+1600) and Chargers (+2200) offer strong value for futures bettors. In longshot territory, the steadiness of Alex Smith makes Washington intriguing at +6600.

New on SI: ‘Scrap the Superman Cape’: Advice for Avoiding Injuries as an NFL QB

Watson, Wentz, Luck, Rodgers . . . With pass rushers getting scarier every year, are we doomed to seeing out most promising (and adventurous) QBs invariably injured?

jeudi 23 août 2018

New on SI: Blitzing in the Preseason: Is There an Unwritten Rule?

Gregg Williams upset the Twitter-universe for his myriad blitzes Thursday. Was he wrong to do it?

New on SI: Denzel Ward Suffers Back Injury, Will Not Return to Preseason Game

Ward suffered a back injury after being tackled in the first quarter.

New on SI: Report: Odell Beckham Jr., Giants Progressing in Talks for 'Record-Breaking Contract'

Beckham and the Giants are reportedly making progress on an "expected record-breaking contract."

New on SI: Tyrod Taylor Returns to Game After Suffering Left Hand Injury

Taylor fell on his left hand after a fourth-down pass in the first quarter.

New on SI: It’s Time We Realize Football Is a Little Less Important

Maryland. Ohio State. Yet fans fret over how rules designed to damage fewer brains will spoil their Sundays, and coaches link those same rules to the downfall of our nation. Perspective is in order: Football is a sport, nothing more

New on SI: Aaron Hernandez's Attorney: 2013 Trade Request 'Should Have Been Handled Differently'

The former star tight end's defense attorney believes his situation should have been handled differently.

New on SI: 49ers Trade Linebacker Eli Harold to Lions

Detroit sent a conditional 2020 pick to San Francisco. 

New on SI: Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen, Former Cowboys Executive Gil Brandt Named Hall of Fame Finalists

Bowlen and Brandt enter Hall of Fame voting in the contributor category. 

New on SI: Robert Saleh Setting High Expectations for Solomon Thomas and Reuben Foster

Robert Saleh, the 49ers defensive coordinator, sits down with The MMQB to discuss the two 2017 first-rounders on his defense—Solomon Thomas and Reuben Foster. Despite a somewhat disappointing season from the former and a looming suspension for the latter, Saleh is bullish on both. 

New on SI: Buccaneers Betting Preview: Tampa Faces Tough Opening Stretch, Which Could Sink Entire Season

With Jameis Winston suspended, the Bucs will likely have Ryan Fitzpatrick under center to start the season on the road against the Saints, then in home affairs vs. the Eagles and Steelers. Will the team be able to withstand an early hole?

New on SI: Steelers Construct Plastic Tarp Wall at Practice Field, Perhaps to Thwart ‘Drones’

Mike Tomlin won’t fall victim to any Patriots-style espionage.

New on SI: Browns Betting Preview: Cleveland's Roster Improved, but Don't Expect Miraculous Turnaround Yet

Betting the over on the Browns' 5.5 Vegas win total asks Cleveland to win six times as many games this year as it won in the previous two years combined. With all the new acquisitions this offseason, should you still take that bet?

New on SI: How Patrick Mahomes Won Over Andy Reid and the Chiefs

It's been an up-and-down preseason for Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, but flashes of brilliance (his 69-yard touchdown pass jumps to mind) serve as reminders of why Andy Reid picked the Texas Tech product to be the franchise’s quarterback of the future.

New on SI: Coach Sean McVay, GM Les Snead Compare Rams' Offseason to Warriors Adding Kevin Durant

The Los Angeles Rams added some big names in the offseason.

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

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

New on SI: For Sean McVay, Work-Life Balance Is a Work in Progress

Rams’ Sean McVay, the NFL’s youngest coach, got here with a single-minded devotion to the game. Don’t expect Los Angeles’s savior to change anytime soon.

New on SI: Seven Deep Sleepers Who Could Swing Your Fantasy Football League

Every year a player drafted outside the top 150 ends up winning fantasy leagues, so here are seven candidates for 2018

mercredi 22 août 2018

New on SI: The Rich Get Richer as Iloka Lands in Minnesota

The Vikings, already with the league's deepest secondary, landed another starting-caliber safety

New on SI: One Year Ago Today, Blake Bortles’s Career Was Over

Last summer the Jaguars benched Bortles for the third preseason game, and many thought they were ready to roll with Chad Henne. Instead, Bortles rallied, won back his job and the support of his teammates, and had his most efficient and winningest season yet. Now, Jaguars coaches think he’s in for even bigger things. Plus, mailbag questions on Khalil Mack’s ETA, Seattle’s front office, the Rams’ next evolution and more

New on SI: Report: Raiders Sign Veteran Cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie

Rodgers-Cromartie is entering his 11th season in the NFL.

New on SI: Cowboys OL Travis Frederick Out Indefinitely With Autoimmune Disease

Cowboys center Travis Frederick announced Wednesday he was diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome, which is an autoimmune disease.

New on SI: NFL Standing Behind New Helmet-Lowering Rule Despite Messy Acclimation Period

In a conference call Wednesday afternoon, members of the NFL’s competition committee emphasized two points: inadvertent or incidental contact with the helmet or facemask is not a penalty, and seeing a player in the dangerous linear posture is not a penalty.

New on SI: Report: Jets Contacted Raiders About Potential Khalil Mack Trade

Khalil Mack is on the last year of his rookie deal and currently holding out of Raiders training camp.

New on SI: Patriots Releasing Veteran Wide Receiver Kenny Britt

Britt is the third Patriots receiver to be released during training camp. 

New on SI: NFLPA Executive VP Troy Vincent: 'No Changes' To Helmet Rule This Season

Despite negative feedback from some players and coaches, the NFL's controversial rule will remain intact for this season.

New on SI: Bengals Betting Preview: Revamped O-Line Can Make Cincy an Intriguing Playoff Sleeper

Cincinnati's offense suffered a major setback last season thanks to atrocious play from its OL. With a couple key additions to the group, there's a chance the Bengals can be the surprise team in the AFC.

New on SI: NFC West Betting Preview: Rams Loaded Up, Niners on the Rise

The Rams' splashy offseason acquisitions rightly make them a favorite to repeat as division champs, but the 49ers are a value bet at +275 to take the West.

New on SI: Vikings Sign Free Agent Safety George Iloka to One-Year Deal

The free-agent safety was released by the Bengals on Sunday.

New on SI: Adam Gase and the Dolphins Are Tuning Out the Preseason Noise

It's no secret that Miami had a tumultuous season last year with plenty of distractions, so head coach Adam Gase is doing everything he can to keep his players focused on the field. 

New on SI: 10 Thoughts on the Buffalo Bills, Who Are Unlikely to Overachieve Again

The Bill were a surprise playoff team a year ago, but it will be tough for them to repeat that success in 2018

New on SI: Former Colts Play-By-Play Announcer Bob Lamey Retires After Reportedly Using Racial Slur

The long time Colts play-by-play announcer retired abruptly after reports surfaced that he used a racial slur.

New on SI: J.J. Watt and Kealia Ohai: Couple’s Rehab and Recovery

Watt believes he’s going to come back from his second straight season-ending injury as the same player he always was. He can thank his soccer-star girlfriend, who knew exactly what he was experiencing—after all, she was going through the same thing

New on SI: Athletes Praise Senate Candidate Beto O'Rourke for Response To Question About NFL Protests

Texas Democratic Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke on NFL players kneeling peacefully: 'I can think of nothing more American’

New on SI: Six Players Whose Fantasy Stock Has Fallen Since Training Camp

We should be careful not to overreact to the preseason, but several players have decreased their fantasy value since training camp

mardi 21 août 2018

New on SI: Hard Knocks Recap: Brad Paisley Fires Up Browns With Intense Speech

Hard Knocks is in the zone right now, with a cast of characters the football world has never quite seen before

New on SI: Ravens CB Jimmy Smith Suspended After NFL Found 'Pattern of Improper Conduct'

The Ravens said in a statement, "The NFL found evidence of threatening and emotionally abusive behaviors by Jimmy toward his former girlfriend." 

New on SI: Are Chris Carson, Tedric Thompson Ready to Step Up for the Seahawks?

With Rashaad Penny out with a broken finger and Earl Thomas holding out, Seattle is forced to lean on their backups more than the team would probably like. Are Carson and Thompson ready for their time in the spotlight?

New on SI: Saints Betting Preview: After Last Season's Heartbreak, Can New Orleans Repeat Its Success?

The Saints were one all-time fluke play from having the opportunity to play for a Super Bowl appearance last season. In a brutal NFC South, will they be able to regroup and be a top contender again?

New on SI: Giants Betting Preview: Defenses Will Have to Pick Their Poison Facing New York's Dynamic Offense

By adding Saquon Barkley to the mix and getting back a healthy Odell Beckham Jr., New York's offense will be difficult to stop, especially with new head coach Pat Shurmur calling the shots.

New on SI: Panthers WR D.J. Moore Facing Two Speeding Charges for Going 113 in 65 MPH Zone

D.J. Moore is schedule to appear in court on Oct. 2 in relation to these charges.

New on SI: Matt Patricia Takes Over a Balanced Team With Playoff Hopes. 10 Thoughts on the Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions have a new coach, a veteran QB and playoff expectations

New on SI: NFC South Betting Preview: Will Falcons, Panthers Challenge Saints?

A decade after their iconic championship, the Saints have put another title-worthy roster around Drew Brees and are the favorites to win the NFC South. Elsewhere in the division, Matt Ryan and Cam Newton have each brought their teams to the Super Bowl in recent seasons. Which team is best primed to make another run? 

New on SI: Report: Richie Incognito Arrested for Disorderly Conduct, Threats in Scottsdale, Ariz.

The Scottsdale police confirmed Richie Incognito was arrested and is in custody.

New on SI: Examining the Cases of the Four NFL Players Who Still Haven't Reported

Looking at the contract situations—and likely resolutions—of the four stars who still haven't reported to their teams

New on SI: Seven Players Who Have Boosted Their Fantasy Stock Since Training Camp

We should be careful not to overreact to the preseason, but several players have increased their fantasy value since training camp

New on SI: Same Old Story: Deshaun Watson Confident in His Ability to Return From Injury Stronger Than Ever

Deshaun Watson begins as a backup. He takes over the starting job. He puts up insane numbers—then tears an ACL. You think the Texans’ QB—one of dozens of stars who missed major time in 2017—won’t come back stronger? His past says to think again...

New on SI: 2018 NFL Predictions: Team-by-Team Records, Playoffs and Super Bowl LIII Champion

The upcoming NFL season will surprise us in ways we cannot imagine, yet we play the prediction game anyway. Here we present team-by-team records, how the playoffs will unfold and which team will take home the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LIII.

New on SI: Vikings Coach Mike Zimmer Says Helmet Rule Will Cost Players Jobs

Vikings coach Mike Zimmer on the new helmet rule: "It's going to cost some people some jobs -- playoffs, jobs, the whole bit."

New on SI: Andrew Luck Is Still Knocking the Rust Off

In his second appearance of the preseason, the Colts' franchise QB showed he still has some work to do before Week 1

lundi 20 août 2018

New on SI: Report: NFL Updating Video Tutorial on New Helmet Contact Rule

According to ESPN.com, there have been conversations every day about how the new helmet rule is being applied.

New on SI: Report: Jets Receiving Trade Interest in Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater

Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan said he is not against trading one of the team's three quarterbacks.

New on SI: Hue Jackson Will Not Change His Mind on Baker Mayfield Getting First Team Reps

Mayfield, the Browns rookie QB, was the No. 1 draft pick in 2018.

New on SI: Adrian Peterson Lands with Washington, But Will He Fit Into the Passing Game?

Adrian Peterson is still a menacing presence on tape, but his lack of versatility has kept him from being on a team roster for much of the last two seasons. Is he really the best option to fill the gap in Washington?

New on SI: Falcons Betting Preview: If Red-Zone Offense Improves, Atlanta Can Emerge From Loaded NFC

It's tough to give Steve Sarkisian the benefit of the doubt. But even in Kyle Shanahan’s first year as Falcons OC, they ranked 23rd in offensive efficiency. Expect Atlanta's offense to improve in Sark's second year.

New on SI: Packers Betting Preview: Healthy Rodgers, New Defensive Identity Will Reinvigorate Green Bay

Aaron Rodgers has played 15+ regular season games eight times in his career. Seven of those times, Green Bay won at least 10. With Rodgers healthy, should you bet on the Pack to bounce back?

New on SI: Report: Redskins Sign Adrian Peterson After String of Injuries at Running Back

The Skins have signed the seven-time Pro Bowler after he worked out with the team Monday. 

New on SI: Introducing the Podcasts of The MMQB NFL Show

The MMQB suite of NFL podcasts gives you all you need to know about the NFL and fall football. 

New on SI: Run Game? Check. Defense? Check. Passing Game? 10 Thoughts on the Dallas Cowboys

With Dak Prescott working with a bunch of third- and fourt-caliber receivers, can Dallas get enough through the air to get back to the playoffs? Because the run game and the defense are ready

New on SI: Mike Tirico Takes Over 'Football Night in America' Hosting Duties From Dan Patrick

Tirico will replace Dan Patrick on Football Night in America hosting duties

New on SI: NFC North Betting Preview: Can Minnesota Hold Off Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay?

Despite a weak supporting cast, the return of Aaron Rodgers has Vegas staking Green Bay's NFC North chances right next to Minnesota's. Who's our pick to win the division?

New on SI: Fantasy Football 2018: Preseason Week 2 Recap

From Patrick Mahomes' deep ball to Christian McCaffrey's ascendance, the second week of the preseason was filled with important moments for the fantasy football world.

New on SI: In Oakland, Maurice Hurst Is Making an Impact

There wasn’t a lot to see in a preseason game between two teams who will face off Week 1, but the rookie fifth-rounder was a standout. Plus, Oakland’s bookend tackles, struggling back-up QBs, and watching an NFL ‘uniform narc’ in action

New on SI: Colin Kaepernick's Lawyer Says John Elway Violated Protective Order In Collusion Case

Colin Kaepernick's lawyer goes off on John Elway: Says Broncos GM violated protective order and is "suffering from some real brain trauma"

New on SI: Inside Doug Pederson's Interview to Become Head Coach of the Philadelphia Eagles

Doug Pederson was preparing for a playoff game with the Chiefs when the Eagles came calling. Here's what happened inside the room where he convinced them he should be their next head coach.

New on SI: Fantasy Football 2018: Draft Strategy If You Have a Mid-Round First Pick

Strategy to guide you through the first five rounds of your fantasy draft if you've got one of the middle four picks

New on SI: Fantasy Football 2018: Draft Strategy If You Have an Early First Pick

Strategy to guide you through the first five rounds of your fantasy draft if you've got one of the first four picks

New on SI: Fantasy Football 2018: Draft Strategy If You Have a Late-Round First Pick

Strategy to guide you through the first six rounds of your fantasy draft if you've got one of the last four picks

New on SI: NFL’s New Helmet Rule Is Unpopular Among Players... So What Happens Next?

Players current and former are blasting the NFL's helmet rule, but will it lead to the league making a hasty change?   

New on SI: Drew Brees, Sean Payton and the Level of Expectation for the Saints

Drew Brees and Sean Payton have played together in New Orleans for 13 years now—and they’re long past the ‘finishing each other’s sentences’ phase. The two recall what it was like in the early days and what has gotten them to where they are today (hint: communication). Also, checking in on Ryan Tannehill in Miami, previewing the trade action that we may or may not see around cut-down day, a conversation with new head coach Mike Vrabel and much more.

dimanche 19 août 2018

New on SI: Bengals Release Starting Safety George Iloka After Six Seasons With Team

Iloka's release was reportedly a financial decision by the Bengals.

New on SI: Report: Giants RB Saquon Barkley Has Left Roc Nation for Marketing, Will Be Represented by CAA

Barkley will now be represented by CAA for marketing matters but will remain with Roc Nation for contracts.

New on SI: Chiefs Betting Preview: Patrick Mahomes Is Electric, but K.C. Will Really Miss Alex Smith Under Center

Patrick Mahomes certainly raises the Chiefs’ potential offensive ceiling, however he also can greatly lower the unit’s floor. Kansas City's offense will miss Alex Smith much more than anticipated, and as a result, it'll be a tricky path to finish with a winning record this season.

New on SI: Bears Betting Preview: Chicago Has Exciting Potential, Though a Daunting Schedule Looms

The Bears win total is one of the hardest picks on the board. There’s a ton of optimism in Chicago after an offseason of vast improvement. But are the Bears still one year away due to playing in a grueling NFC North?

New on SI: Report: Adrian Peterson To Visit Redskins

The Redskins reportedly will bring in seven-time Pro Bowl running back Adrian Peterson for a visit. 

samedi 18 août 2018

New on SI: Cowboys OL Zack Martin Exits Preseason Game With Knee Injury

Martin left the game early in the second quarter and will not return.

New on SI: Vikings Honor Tony Sparano Before Preseason Game With Video Tribute

Tony Sparano's family served as honorary captains for Saturday's game, where the Vikings honored the former coach with a video tribute.

New on SI: Chargers Betting Preview: Can L.A. Put It All Together With One of AFC's Most Talented Rosters?

The Chargers have had one of the AFC's most talented rosters over the past couple of seasons, but that hasn't translated into any playoff appearances. Is this the year they finally have a breakthrough?

New on SI: Dolphins Betting Preview: Ryan Tannehill Is Back, but Is That Enough for a Miami Resurgence?

The Dolphins lost Pro Bowlers Ndamukong Suh and Jarvis Landry this offseason, but with Ryan Tannehill healthy under center, can Miami make a surprise run in the AFC East?

New on SI: The Cowboys Have a Defense to Compliment Their Offense

The Cowboys' offense is what we expected it to be, but the real difference in 2018 will be the young defense making its mark.

New on SI: Browns Receiver Josh Gordon Announces Return Following Leave of Absence

Cleveland will be getting a big boost to its receiving corps.

vendredi 17 août 2018

New on SI: Seven Thoughts From Friday’s Preseason Action

The Bills’ quarterback battle, a resilient Josh Rosen and—of course—some thoughts on the new helmet rule highlight Friday night’s five-game slate.

New on SI: Report: Bills Quarterback A.J. McCarron Suffers Hairline Fracture of Collarbone

The Bills' quarterback competition could be decided by injury.

New on SI: ESPN Will Not Air National Anthem During 'Monday Night Football' Broadcasts This Season

ESPN's president also told reporters that the entity is not a political organization.

New on SI: NFC East Betting Preview: Giants an Intriguing Bet to Steal Division From Eagles

The Eagles are loaded and the Giants could surprise some people, while the Cowboys and Redskins may fail to live up to already modest expectations. We breakdown each team and share the top win total bets in our NFC East betting preview.  

New on SI: Seahawks Betting Preview: The Legion of Boom Is Now the Legion of Who

It was a nightmarish offseason in Seattle, and an especially devastating one on the defensive side of the ball. Here's why taking the under on the Legion of Who is a smart bet. 

New on SI: Eagles Betting Preview: Carson Wentz's Health Makes Win Total a Shaky Proposition

The Eagles made a few key offseason additions to a Super Bowl-winning squad, but Carson Wentz's health is the biggest key toward deciding how to bet Philly's win total. 

New on SI: Report: Patriots First-Round Pick Isaiah Wynn Out For Season With Torn Achilles

Wynn was injured in the first quarter of the Patriots-Eagles preseaon game Thursday.

New on SI: Fantasy Football 2018: Wide Receiver Tiers

Breaking your fantasy football positional rankings into tiers can help you decide when to wait on a position, and when to act on it. That's what we do here with wide receivers.

New on SI: Fantasy Football 2018: Running Back Tiers

Where does the running back position fall in value? Our tiered rankings lay that out, helping you make the right decisions on draft day.

New on SI: Fantasy Football 2018: Quarterback Tiers

Our tiered rankings at quarterback will help you know when you can wait on the position, and when it's time to take the plunge.

New on SI: Can Russell Wilson and a Rebuilt D Get Back to the Playoffs? 10 Thoughts on the Seattle Seahawks

Can two new coordinators help Pete Carroll, Russell Wilson and Co. get back to the playoffs?

New on SI: From Top to Bottom, Rams Have Very Few Flaws

After just one day at training camp, it's easy to see that Sean McVay and the Rams—now featuring Brandin Cooks, Marcus Peters and Ndamukong Suh, among other newcomers—are a very, very good football team.

New on SI: Fantasy Football Roundtable: Training Camp Review

Training camp provides the football-starved masses with the news they need, but some of it is just noise. Which training camp developments should fantasy owners take seriously, and which ones can they dismiss? Our writers discuss that in this week's fantasy football roundtable.

New on SI: What’s Up With Christian Hackenberg and Paxton Lynch?

Once seen as developmental projects with strong upside, Christian Hackenberg—who saw no snaps in the Eagles second preseason game—and Paxton Lynch are nearly off the radar in the NFL.

jeudi 16 août 2018

New on SI: 5 Things We Learned From Thursday's Preseason Action

The second week of preseason action came packed with it all—both behind center and behind the booth. We examine five developments from Thursday's three-game slate.

New on SI: John Elway’s Comments Could Prove Problematic for the NFL in Colin Kaepernick’s Collusion Case

John Elway said in a press conference Thursday that Colin Kaepernick “had his chance” to be with the Broncos, but revealing his deposition testimony could legally complicate things for the NFL.

New on SI: Nick Foles Suffers Shoulder Strain, Listed as Questionable to Return vs. Patriots

Foles left Thursday night's game after taking a hit to his throwing arm.

New on SI: Malcolm Jenkins Wears 'You Aren't Listening' Shirt Before Patriots-Eagles Preseason Game

Jenkins took the field at Gillette Stadium on Thursday afternoon wearing a shirt that said 'You Aren't Listening.'

New on SI: AFC West Betting Preview: Chargers, Chiefs Poised for Collision Course Atop Division

Expect a dogfight in the AFC West this season, where a division title wouldn't be a shock for any of the four teams. With Patrick Mahomes under center and a full arsenal of playmakers to support him, the Chiefs' high ceiling makes them a good bet to win the West at +225. 

New on SI: Broncos' John Elway: Colin Kaepernick 'Had His Chance to be Here' and 'Passed' on Contract

John Elway said the Broncos previously offered Colin Kaepernick a contract, and that he missed his chance to be in Denver. 

New on SI: Giants Doctors Found Benign Tumor in Brittan Golden's Mouth During Physical

Golden expressed gratitude towards the Giants' medical staff during a radio interview.

New on SI: Mike Williams Is Providing Answers at Chargers Camp

After an injury-riddled rookie year, the seventh pick of the 2017 draft is showing signs of breaking out—and just in time as the Chargers look for a red-zone force. Plus, Derwin James tries to get up to speed, and rookies ready to step up in the run D

New on SI: It’s Now or Never for Marvin Lewis and the Bengals

Cincinnati head coach Marvin Lewis cares about his players and he cares about winning, but there’s one thing he cares about most—winning it all. Lewis knows that his time as an NFL head coach is running out, so the pressure’s on for these Bengals.

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: How to Win the Flex Position in Fantasy Football

Start-or-sit decisions at the flex position are often the toughest every week. Understanding the historical trends should help you make the right calls all season, from draft day through Week 16.

New on SI: How NFL Players, like Ben Roethlisberger, Should Actively Treat Concussion Symptoms

Every instance of head trauma, whether it happens in a live game or in preseason practice—like Ben Roethlisberger’s—should be taken seriously by the NFL, fans and media.

mercredi 15 août 2018

New on SI: The Leadership Is in Place, the Roster Is Strong, and Expectations Are High in Houston

Five years ago, Brian Gaine was envisioning a chance to work with Bill O’Brien one day. Now, it’s reality for the Texans’ first-year GM. So far, the duo is in synch, with a talented roster and high expectations in Houston. Plus, Jalen Ramsey and Doug Marrone’s culture in Jacksonville, Frank Reich’s designs for Andrew Luck, Darnold vs. Mayfield after one preseason game, and Lamar Jackson in 2018?

New on SI: Browns Coach Hue Jackson Indicates Drew Stanton Could Be Backup Over Baker Mayfield

Coach Hue Jackson has already iterated that Tyrod Taylor will be the starting quarterback for Cleveland.

New on SI: Blue Lives Matter Refuses to Partner with Jets, Cites NFL Protests And Isaiah Crowell Controversy

Blue Lives Matter founder Joe Imperatric refused to partner with the Jets after they signed running back Isaiah Crowell.

New on SI: AFC South Betting Preview: It's a Three-Team Race for the Division Title

Once a laughing stock, the AFC South is suddenly one of the best divisions in football. With three legitimate playoff contenders, which team provides the best betting value this upcoming season?

New on SI: NFL Senior VP Of Officiating Attempts To Clarify Confusing New Helmet Rule In Video

The videos shared on Wednesday morning might only further complicate understanding of what is and isn't a foul.

New on SI: Johnny Manziel in Concussion Protocol for Montreal Alouettes

Another rough chapter in Johnny Manziel's CFL career. 

New on SI: Watching Tape With Cam Jordan

We sat down with the Saints’ All-Pro to learn the secrets of what makes him one of the football’s pass rushers. He didn’t pull any punches

New on SI: Quarterbacks Respond to Being Called Out by Jalen Ramsey

Which quarterbacks have defended themselves after trash talk from Jalen Ramsey?

New on SI: Jalen Ramsey on Jaguars Practicing Against Blake Bortles: 'That'll Probably Hurt His Confidence'

Jalen Ramsey said the Jaguars' starting defense doesn't practice against the starting offense, but added that if they did, it might not help the quarterback.

New on SI: Watch: DeAndre Hopkins, Jimmie Ward Scuffle At Texans-Niners Joint Practice

Hopkins was removed practice following the scrum.

New on SI: Draft Strategy For Superflex Fantasy Football Leagues

If you've taken the plunge to a superflex fantasy football league, here's a primer on some draft strategy

New on SI: Quinton Dunbar Has a Reason to Celebrate in Washington

Washington’s Quinton Dunbar has successfully transitioned from undrafted wide receiver to starting No. 2 cornerback opposite of Josh Norman—and that’s worth celebrating. Plus, more on Alex Smith, Derrius Guice’s replacements and more.

New on SI: Seahawks Rookie Rashaad Penny to Undergo Hand Surgery for Broken Finger, Out 3-4 Weeks

Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny will miss 3-4 weeks with a hand injury that will require surgery. 

New on SI: Jaguars' Jalen Ramsey Says Josh Allen Is 'Trash,' Joe Flacco 'Sucks' and Matt Ryan Is 'Overrated'

The star Jacksonville defender didn't hold anything back.

New on SI: 10 Thoughts on the 2018 Cardinals, Who Are Talented But Face a Transition Year

Arizona has talented starters but a weak bench, which should mean a trying transition year

New on SI: Hard Knocks Recap: Todd Haley Emerges as a Comedic Firebrand

What we learned about Corey Coleman, Tyrod Taylor, Todd Haley and the rest of the NFL’s most lovable losers in Episode Two of the HBO documentary series. 

New on SI: The Ugliest Divorce

Two years ago he was a promising rookie with a chance to become a cornerstone player in Washington. Then came the falling out, and a year marked by isolation and paranoia, mistrust and betrayal. Is Su’a Cravens a quitter or a victim? The answer depends on who—and what—you believe

mardi 14 août 2018

New on SI: Report: Seahawks First-Round Rookie Penny (Finger) to Miss 3-4 Weeks

The Seahawks’ first-round pick will reportedly be out for an extended period of time.

New on SI: Corey Coleman to Hue Jackson on Hard Knocks: 'Why Don't You Just Trade Me?'

Corey Coleman was traded from the Browns to the Bills last week.

New on SI: Baker Mayfield Won't Take First-Team Reps During Browns Preseason

Browns coach Hue Jackson said, "Tyrod Taylor's the starting quarterback here, and Baker's the future of our organization."

New on SI: Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger Exits Practice Early With Apparent Head Injury

The cause of Roethlisberger's ailment and potential impact have yet to be determined.

New on SI: AFC North Betting Preview: Is the Door Open for the Bengals?

The Steelers return a majority of the team that guided them to a 13-3 season a year ago, making them the favorites to take the AFC North crown once again. But who is the biggest sleeper in the division?

New on SI: 'He’s Going to Make Plays': Sam Darnold Impresses Redskins in Joint Practice

Sam Darnold made quite the impression on his opponent during a joint practice. 

New on SI: Eagles' Carson Wentz's Week 1 Availability To Be 'Close' Call

Wentz has not participated in team drills in over a week.

New on SI: Terrelle Pryor's Injury Ankle Injury Revelation Has Todd Bowles Fired Up

The new Jets receiver isn't exactly in the good graces of head coach Todd Bowles

New on SI: How Will Lamar Jackson Fit into the Offense in Baltimore? 10 Thoughts on the 2018 Ravens

Seventeen of the last 20 quarterbacks drafted in the first round started their rookie season. Will Lamar Jackson, currently behind Joe Flacco on the Ravens’ depth chart, join that group?

New on SI: Lions Join NFL Trend, Announce Lowered Concession Prices at Ford Field

The Lions' new "Silver Savings" program will give Detroit fans more bang for their buck.  

New on SI: Super Bowl Drama Still Hanging Over the Patriots in Training Camp

At Patriots training camp, the decision to not play Malcolm Butler in Super Bowl LII still hangs over the franchise, but if it’s bothering the players, they’re not showing it.

New on SI: Bud Light Puts ‘Victory Fridges’ in Cleveland to Help Browns Fans Celebrate First Win With Free Beer

Bud Light is ready with free beer for Clevelanders as soon as the Browns get their first win of 2018.

New on SI: Dolphins Cut DL Gabe Wright After Practice Fight

Dolphins cut defensive tackle Gabe Wright after practice altercation with Kenyan Drake

New on SI: Another Frustrating Day for Rosen

After a shaky preseason debut (behind a porous O-line), Rosen didn’t look much better in practice. Plus, a look at the wide-open race for the No. 2 WR spot, and David Johnson is back in a big way

New on SI: Josh Norman Rips President Trump Over Protest Criticism: 'He'll Be Out In 2 Years'

Josh Norman to NFL teams: 'Don't do a 'f---ing thing' when reacting to President Trump

New on SI: Fantasy Football 2018: Auction Strategy

Fantasy football auctions are an entirely different beast from drafts. Understanding those differences, and how to exploit them, will help you build a winning fantasy team through an auction.

lundi 13 août 2018

New on SI: Why Do We Root for Teams During Holdouts?

Roquan Smith ended his holdout on Monday, but not before enduring plenty of criticism along the way. 

New on SI: Former Tennessee Linebacker A.J. Johnson Signs With Broncos After Getting Acquitted in Rape Case

A.J. Johnson had his career at Tennessee come to an end in 2014 after he and former teammate Michael Williams were accused of rape.

New on SI: Roquan Smith Played the Business Game in His Holdout With the Bears

After 29 days (and 15 missed practices), Bears rookie LB Roquan Smith will reportedly sign his rookie contract with the Bears, ending a holdout that was as much about the future precedents of the team and the agency as it was about the player.

New on SI: Report: LeSean McCoy Sued by Ex-Girlfriend Following Home Invasion

LeSean McCoy's ex-girlfriend has taken legal action against the Bills running back. 

New on SI: Report: Rookie Linebacker Roquan Smith Agrees to Deal With Bears, Ends Holdout

The No. 8 pick from the 2018 draft has agreed to his rookie contract with the Bears.

New on SI: Tottenham Delays New Stadium Opening, Premier League and NFL Games Relocated

The delay is a result of "issues with the critical safety systems" that must be fixed before any events can be hosted at the new venue.

New on SI: Saquon Barkley Exits Giants Practice With Left Leg Injury

The Giants' rookie limped off the field after hauling in a reception on the sideline.

New on SI: Fantasy Football 2018: The Most Consistent Quarterbacks and Tight Ends

What makes a quarterback or tight end consistent in fantasy football from season to season? An in-depth examination of that question can help you win your league this year.

New on SI: Finding the Top Value Bets for NFL Yardage Leader Props

Three players coming off of significant injuries are intriguing bets to lead the NFL in yardage. Who are the smartest plays on the board?

New on SI: Best Player vs. Player Props to Bet on for the 2018 NFL Season

NFL win totals are a popular wager, but player prop bets are just as fun. Here are two player vs. player props that have a strong chance of cashing.

New on SI: Will Green Bay’s Young CBs Take the Defense to the Next Level? 10 Thoughts on the 2018 Packers

The Green Bay Packers have new coordinators on both sides of the ball in Joe Philbin (offensive) and Mike Pettine (defensive), but don’t expect sweeping changes in the playbooks.

New on SI: Broncos Fan Starts GoFundMe to Get Rid of Paxton Lynch

Broncos fans are absolutely fed up with their first-round bust. 

New on SI: Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Offers No Explanation For Wearing Hat During National Anthem

Last week, the Cowboys owner evaded a question surrounding his thoughts on quarterback Dak Prescott's stance.

dimanche 12 août 2018

New on SI: The World According to Gruden

How the coach is melding the old with the new in Oakland, an explanation of his “analytics” take, and why things might not be going the way you’d expect. Also, the Jalen Ramsey/Dante Fowler suspensions in Jacksonville, the turnover in Seattle, Tom Brady’s incentives, takeaways from the rookie QBs’ preseason debuts, next-man-up in Washington’s backfield, Andrew Luck thrills Indy’s coaches and much more

New on SI: Five QBs Who Could Land on Trade Block Due to Rookies on the Rise

Could the early success of the 2018 rookie QB class lead to some veterans getting moved?

New on SI: Seven Win Totals to Consider Betting on for the 2018 NFL Season

Need a second team to root for this upcoming NFL season? No, we're not talking about your fantasy team. Here are our best NFL win total bets to make this football campaign even more interesting and fun. 

New on SI: Hue Jackson: Antonio Callaway Played Most of Browns Preseason Opener as Punishment

The rookie receiver played most of the team's preseason opener as punishment for recent citations.

New on SI: Jaguars Suspend Dante Fowler, Jalen Ramsey for One Week for Violating Team Rules

The defensive end and cornerback will miss one week of preseason activities with the team.

New on SI: Watch: Massive Fights Break Out at Redskins-Jets Joint Training Camp Practice

Several multiplayer brawls broke out during the first of three joint practices between the Redskins and the Jets.

New on SI: Eagles Sign QB Christian Hackenberg

The Eagles have signed free-agent quarterback Christian Hackenberg

vendredi 10 août 2018

New on SI: Jets QB Sam Darnold Displays Speedy Release in Preseason Debut

Jets rookie QB Sam Darnold posted a strong debut, going 13-of-18 for 96 yards and a touchdown. But there's more behind the numbers and plenty to look forward to this season.

New on SI: Raiders Running Back Marshawn Lynch Sits During National Anthem

The Raiders running back continued his protest from last season during the national anthem. 

New on SI: Rookie QB Sam Darnold Throws 14-Yard Touchdown Pass in Jets Preseason Debut

The Sam Darnold era has gotten off to a smooth start in New York. 

New on SI: Derrius Guice the Latest Victim of the Preseason (Read: Meaningless) Football Injury

Derrius Guice, a projected started for Washington and one of the league’s brightest young talents, is forced to put everything on hold for a year after suffering a torn ACL in Washington's first preseason game. Is it time to rethink the preseason buildup process?

New on SI: How Will Washington Transition to Alex Smith Under Center? 10 Thoughts on 2018 Redskins

Washington brought in Alex Smith to replace the departed Kirk Cousins, but is that a step up for the Redskins this season?

New on SI: Fantasy Football Fallout from Derrius Guice’s Injury

Washington was hoping for big things from RB Derrius Guice in his rookie year, but he tore his ACL in the team's preseason opener. What will the team do in the backfield without him?

New on SI: Redskins Running Back Derrius Guice Tore ACL in Preseason Opener

The Redskins running back was taken in the second round in the 2018 draft.

New on SI: What Is the Origin of the 'I DON'T HAVE TIME FOR' Shirt Worn By Kenny Stills?

Kenny Stills had a very serious message on the shirt he was wearing in an Instagram post the day after he kneeled during the national anthem.

New on SI: Cam Jordan Calls Donald Trump a 'Goober' In Response to National Anthem Protest Criticism

"He is who I thought he was."

New on SI: Football 'Found to be Defective' in Steelers–Eagles Preseason Game

The NFL said in a statement that a football was "found to be defective," but didn't confirm it was deflated. 

New on SI: Highlights and Insights From Thursday’s NFL Week 1 Preseason Games

How does your team look after the first batch of NFL Week 1 preseason games?

New on SI: Fantasy Football Roundtable: How Do You Rank the Top-Four Backs?

Todd Gurley, Le'Veon Bell, Ezekiel Elliott and David Johnson will be the first four players selected in most fantasy drafts. The order in which they're selected, however, will vary. Our writers debate what that order should be in this week's fantasy football roundtable.

New on SI: Donald Trump Lies in Tweets Bashing Players for Protesting During National Anthem

Donald Trump said players are "unable to define" why they are protesting and that they get "most of the money," but both of those statements are lies.

New on SI: Report: Kahlil Mack Will Continue Holdout, Skip Raiders' First Preseason Game

Khalil Mack is set to make $13.85 million this season, but the Raiders outside linebacker is holding out of training camp in hopes of getting an extension.

New on SI: The Cam Newton-Kelvin Benjamin Beef Explained

Kelvin Benjamin and Cam Newton squared off before their first preseason game even started. Welcome to Beef Season. 

jeudi 9 août 2018

New on SI: Seahawks Rookie Linebacker Shaquem Griffin Records Four Tackles in First Four Snaps

Seattle’s rookie one-handed linebacker finished with a team-leading six tackles, including a tackle for a loss in the second half of the Seahawks’ first preseason game.

New on SI: Report: Redskins RB Derrius Guice to Undergo MRI After Leaving Game With Knee Injury

Guice had six carries for 19 yards in his NFL preseason debut.

New on SI: Dez Bryant to Browns General Manager: 'I'm Coming to the Land to See You'

After Browns general manager John Dorsey called out Dez Bryant, the free-agent wide receiver tweeted he'll be visiting Cleveland next week. 

New on SI: Watch: Saquon Barkley's Thrilling 39-Yard Rush in NFL Preseason Debut

Welcome to the NFL, Saquon Barkley.

New on SI: Watch: Baker Mayfield Throws Touchdown in Browns Preseason Debut

Quarterback Baker Mayfield opened his NFL career with a 14-play, 72-yard touchdown drive for the Browns against the Giants on Thursday. 

New on SI: Players and Teams Who Protested During National Anthem in NFL Preseason Week 1

Find out which players protested the national anthem in the start of the preseason.

New on SI: Kelvin Benjamin, Cam Newton Talk After Benjamin's Comments on Panthers

Kelvin Benjamin and Cam Newton met up publicly and talked ahead of the Bills and Panthers preseason game Thursday.

New on SI: Watch: Madden 19 Glitch Has Announcer Saying Chargers Still Play in San Diego

The way they talk about the Chargers in Madden 19 would have you thinking that you are actually playing Madden 17.

New on SI: DeAndre Hopkins And Iggy Azalea Breakup One Day After Going Public

Things publicly ended almost as quickly as they started.

New on SI: Can Joe Mixon Run Behind Cincinnati’s Improved Offensive Line? 10 Thoughts on the 2018 Bengals

Joe Mixon has the talent to succeed in the NFL but last year he didn't have the offensive line support. Will the changes along the line this offseason boost the Bengals' run game?

New on SI: Charlottesville a Year Later: A Football Team Remembers

The Black Knights’ coach had one overriding thought on that violent weekend: keeping his kids safe. A year on, they’re still feeling the aftershocks

New on SI: Vikings G Nick Easton Undergoes Surgery For Herniated Disc, Likely Out for Season

The starting offensive lineman has been missing from practice since he began experiencing back and neck pain last week.

New on SI: Report: Patriots To Adjust Tom Brady's Contract; Add $5M In Incentives

Tom Brady to reportedly have $5 million in incentives added to 2018 salary

New on SI: Randy Moss Explains Why He Wore Tie Featuring Names of African Americans Killed By Police

Moss used his Hall of Fame induction ceremony to honor 12 late African Americans killed by police brutality.

New on SI: Sam Darnold’s Not Starting Yet, But He’s Adjusting Well to Life in the Pros

Sam Darnold opens his rookie training camp third on the Jets’ depth chart, playing with all kinds of personnel around him. But don’t worry Jets fans, there’s still plenty of time for him to move up...

New on SI: Jerry Jones Ducks Question On Dak Prescott's National Anthem Stance

The Cowboys' owner never addressed the protests directly.

New on SI: Fantasy Football 2018 Bouncebacks: Matt Ryan, Drew Brees and Other NFL Veterans

A handful of established players who disappointed in fantasy last year will bounce back to their usual performance

New on SI: What We Did (And Didn’t) Learn About Josh Gordon From Hard Knocks

Josh Gordon has yet to return to the Browns this season, and the first episode of Hard Knocks gives a bit of insight on how Hue Jackson and the rest of the team are dealing with his absence.

mercredi 8 août 2018

New on SI: 2018 NFL Preseason Odds: Bills Begin QB Battle as Favorites Against Panthers

The Bills are 3-point favorites on the NFL Preseason Week 1 odds on Thursday night against the Panthers.

New on SI: The New Niners Culture, Or Why Every Week Should Be Shark Week

To foster a new culture in San Francisco, Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch have sought out players who, like an ocean predator, instinctively pursue their goal

New on SI: Watch: Bears Backup QB Chase Daniel Goes Undercover for Prank, Fools Mitch Trubisky

Bears backup quarterback Chase Daniel went undercover to get autographs at Bears camp on Tuesday, fooling his teammates

New on SI: Saints Running Back Alvin Kamara: 'We'd Beat the S--- Out of' the Eagles in the NFC Championship

The Saints running back is confident New Orleans would have reached the Super Bowl if it held on to its late lead against the Vikings.

New on SI: Pat Shurmur Taking the Reins of a Giants’ Team With the Pieces to Win

Pat Shurmur's Giants won't look all that different from last year's team led by Ben McAdoo, but the slight changes—the top running back in the draft and a capable offensive line—could be the key.

New on SI: Fantasy Football 2018 Busts: Will Leonard Fournette, Kareem Hunt Meet Expectations?

The expectations for Leonard Fournette and Kareem Hunt, among other players, are soaring this preseason, so fantasy football owners should be wary when drafting them.

New on SI: Could Miami Sneak Into the AFC Playoff Picture? 10 Thoughts on the 2018 Dolphins

The Dolphins should be better than they were last season but many questions still remain

New on SI: Kenny Vaccaro Finding His Rhythm in Titans’ Defense

The Titans signed Kenny Vaccaro at the beginning of August to plug a hole left by Jonathan Cyprien's season-ending injury—and the former Saints CB is falling right into place alongside Kevin Byard and the rest of the Tennessee defense

New on SI: The Browns and Hard Knocks Have a Beautiful Marriage

HBO's Hard Knocks appears to have hit the gold mine with the Cleveland Browns, who are looking to redefine their image after two years of banality.  

mardi 7 août 2018

New on SI: Richie Incognito Calls Mike Zimmer a 'F------ LIAR!!' After Vikings Coach Denies Interest

The free agent guard publicly shared text exchange with the late Tony Sparano during tweet storm.

New on SI: Aaron Rodgers Says LeBron James Needs No Help Responding To Donald Trump

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke on President Donald Trump's tweet about LeBron James and protests during the national anthem.

New on SI: Browns Rookie Antonio Callaway Cited for Marijuana Possession

Callaway was pulled over by police early Sunday morning after failing to yield to oncoming traffic.

New on SI: Steve Smith Sr. Writes Essay Detailing His Fight With Depression

Former Panthers and Ravens wideout Steve Smith Sr. revealed a battle he's been fighting for over a decade.

New on SI: Fantasy Football 2018 Sleepers: Why You Shouldn’t Overlook Eli Manning

Saquon Barkley, Odell Beckham Jr. and Evan Engram are highly regarded by fantasy football owners, so make sure you're not sleeping on their quarterback, Eli Manning.

New on SI: Mitchell Schwartz Doesn’t Mind Talking About His Streak of Consecutive Snaps

Chiefs tackle Mitchell Schwartz is still several seasons away from approaching the record of consecutive snaps set by Joe Thomas, but Schwartz is well aware that, with good health and a little luck on his side, he could threaten Thomas's mark.

New on SI: EA Sports Adds Colin Kaepernick's Name Back on Madden 19 Soundtrack After Originally Editing it Out

Colin Kaepernick's name was originally edited out of the YG song "Big Bank" on the Madden 19 soundtrack.

New on SI: Doug Pederson and an Eagles Encore

The Super Bowl-winning coach on putting last year’s success behind him, focusing on the now, and staying aggressive to keep Philly special 

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: Jarvis Landry Hoping Browns Try to Trade For Odell Beckham Jr.

Could Jarvis Landry and OBJ be reunited? Landry lobbies Browns to trade for former LSU teammate.

New on SI: The Most Predictable Tight End Stats

Tight end scoring fluctuates from year to year less than any other position, but trusting the wrong stats can still steer you in the wrong direction.

lundi 6 août 2018

New on SI: The Cleveland Browns-Hard Knocks Drinking Game

The Cleveland Browns make their debut on Hard Knocks on Tuesday night. What can we expect from the this season of the HBO miniseries?

New on SI: Jerod Mayo's Dog Found Dead at Trainer's Home After Missing For Two Months

Jerod Mayo calls the dog trainer's actions "disgusting and inhumane"

New on SI: Watch: Big Sean Continues Support of Colin Kaepernick, Says 'They Ain't Gonna Censor Us'

After EA Sports scrubbed Colin Kaepernick's name from a Big Sean verse on it's soundtrack, the musician continues to vocalize his unhappiness over the "censoring."

New on SI: With Corey Coleman Trade, Browns Reach New Level of Bad Drafting

The Cleveland Browns traded away Corey Coleman, which means the team no longer has any of its first-round draft picks made from 2010–16. How bad is that compared to the rest of the NFL?

New on SI: Former Broncos Personnel Executive Tom Heckert Dies at 51

The Broncos are mourning the loss of a member of their front office.

New on SI: Report: Patriots Releasing Malcolm Mitchell After Injury

New England Patriots released Malcolm Mitchell on Monday due to an ongoing knee injury.

New on SI: Teams Have All the Leverage On Rookie Contracts, Another Topic For Future CBA Negotiations

Roquan Smith's holdout from Bears camp shows us another issue that will come up in the next CBA negotiation.

New on SI: The Most Predictable Running Back Stats

All stats are not created equal at the running back position. Some flucutate wildly from year to year, while others are reliable and are better predictors of future success. You want to focus on the latter when making your draft-day decisions.

New on SI: Bengals’ Young Receivers Are Here and Ready to Play

After cutting Brandon LaFell, Cincinnati now has a number of young receivers fighting for the No. 2 spot behind A.J. Green, including 2017 first-round pick John Ross. 

New on SI: Fantasy Football 2018 Breakouts: Can Patrick Mahomes Make the Leap?

Andy Reid has faith in Pat Mahomes, and fantasy football owners should too.

New on SI: Odell Beckham Jr.'s Agent Leaves Giants Camp Without a Deal for Star Wide Receiver

Odell Beckham Jr.'s long-term future with the Giants is still in doubt. 

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: Terrell Owens Works Out For CFL Team After Hall of Fame Induction

Terrell Owens tries out for CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders a day after his Hall of Fame induction

New on SI: Dak Prescott Stands By Anthem Remarks

Dak Prescott doesn't back off on national anthem stance: "I stand by what I said."

dimanche 5 août 2018

New on SI: The Cowboys Are Now Fully Dak Prescott’s Team. He Says He’s Ready

After a sophomore slump, Dallas’s QB has to step it up in Year 3—and he says he knows what he needs to do to make it happen. Plus, Philip Rivers still loves this game, the Rams try to keep ahead of the curve, the Browns’ Aaron Rodgers plan for Mayfield, and more as training camp powers on

New on SI: Calling Out Martavis Bryant Is Gruden Being Gruden

New on SI: Report: Cleveland Trades WR Corey Coleman to Buffalo for Draft Pick

The Browns are reportedly sending the former-first round wide receiver to the Bills for an undisclosed draft pick. 

New on SI: Eagles Sign Super-Bowl Winning Head Coach and GM to Extensions Through 2022 Season

The head coach and general manager who led the team to their first-ever Super Bowl victory will stay in Philadelphia through 2022. 

New on SI: Richard Sherman to Miss 49ers Preseason Opener Due to Hamstring Injury

The team announced that the former Seattle Seahawk will miss a week of practice and the team's preseason opener Thursday due to the injury. 

New on SI: 'My Prerogative': Behind the Scenes of Terrell Owens’s One-Of-A-Kind Hall of Fame Celebration

Terrell Owens created a controversial career in the NFL by always separating himself from what was expected. This weekend, by rejecting a trip to Canton and heading to his alma mater, the former wideout defiantly inducted himself. 

samedi 4 août 2018

vendredi 3 août 2018

New on SI: Ray Lewis, and the Bubble That Has Sheltered Him

As Ray Lewis enters Canton, let’s reflect on the media environment the NFL has created that protects players from uncomfortable questions

New on SI: We Watched Johnny Manziel’s CFL Starting Debut. We Won’t Get Fooled Again

After Friday’s debacle, it’s hard to see how Johnny Football will ever show anything more than ‘flashes’ at the professional level

New on SI: Johnny Manziel Throws Four Interceptions in First Start, Alouettes Lose 50-11

Johnny Manziel threw four interceptions in the first half of the game.

New on SI: Watch: Johnny Manziel Throws Interception on First Pass in First CFL Start

Johnny Manziel's first pass in his first start for the Montreal Allouettes ended up in the hands of a player on the other team.

New on SI: Nike Decides to Not Renew Jameis Winston's Contract

Jameis Winston will be suspended the first three games of the season for violating the league's personal conduct policy.

New on SI: How the Deletion of Colin Kaepernick’s Name From Madden 19 Could Impact His NFL Collusion Case

EA’s short-lived deletion of Colin Kaepernick’s name from Madden 19 could become a relevant fact in his collusion grievance.

New on SI: How to Watch Montreal Alouettes vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats: CFL Live Stream, TV Channel

Watch Johnny Manziel start for the Alouettes in his CFL regular season debut on Friday, August 3.

New on SI: Vikings Safety Andrew Sendejo Wears 'Make Football Violent Again' Hat

Minnesota's defensive back had no problem sharing his feelings about the NFL's new helmet rule.

New on SI: Fantasy Football Roundtable: Which Budding Offense is Most Exciting?

The Bears, Browns and 49ers have been largely off the fantasy radar the last few seasons, but that is no longer the case. Which of these three emerging offenses will be the most lucrative in fantasy leagues this year?

New on SI: 10 Thoughts on the 2018 Chicago Bears, Who Should Be Better on Both Sides of the Ball

Chicago boasts the league's most underrated player on defense, two weapons in the backfield and several other positives.

New on SI: Ravens Safety: Refs Aggressively Called New Helmet Rule 'Just to Make People Aware'

If Thursday night's game was any indication, expect a lot of flags this season for violations of the NFL's new helmet rule. 

New on SI: Chargers Rookie Derwin James Confirms He Was Robbed at Gunpoint

Chargers rookie safety Derwin James confirmed to reporters Thursday that he was robbed at gunpoint in late June while leaving a Hollywood restaurant.

New on SI: Steelers Send Wide Receiver Antonio Brown to Pittsburgh for Injury Evaluation

Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown was sent to Pittsburgh for injury evaluation.

New on SI: Weekend Read: The Dark Side of Training Camp, Cleveland Mustard Wars, Brady's Michigan Days

In the latest Weekend Read, we peel back the curtain on Cleveland's mustard wars and unearth an old Tom Brady photo.

New on SI: Patriots Celebrate Tom Brady's 41st Birthday With Giant No. 12 Cake, Balloon QB

After an epic celebration for Tom Brady last year, the Patriots had to get even more creative their franchise star's 41st birthday Friday.

jeudi 2 août 2018

New on SI: The Only Way To Consider Lamar Jackson's Debut

It would be impossible to form a definitive opinion on the Thursday night debut of Ravens first-round pick Lamar Jackson. 

New on SI: Report: Ezekiel Elliott Being Sued for $1 Million After 2017 Car Crash

The lawsuit comes after a 2017 car crash, where Elliott ran a red light.

New on SI: Report: New Book Suggests Tom Brady Was Given Alternative to Deflategate Suspension

There's a new book detailing the Deflategate scandal and Tom Brady's role.

New on SI: How to Watch the 2018 Hall of Fame Game: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream

How to watch the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game between the Bears and Ravens. 

New on SI: Ed Reed, Tony Gonzalez Headline 2019 First-Ballot Candidates for Hall of Fame

With the 2018 NFL Hall of Fame ceremony set for Saturday, who are the top candidates to be enshrined in 2019?

New on SI: Early On, Keenum Looks Like the Answer

It’s early in camp, but Broncos players sound confident that they’ve found their QB. Plus, a rookie receiver shines, Bradley Chubb draws comps to a Broncos legend, the back-up QB battle, Jake Butt’s time arrives, and grasshopper tacos

New on SI: Titans Will Reach Out to Former 49ers Safety Eric Reid

Tennessee will meet with Eric Reid three months after he filed a collusion grievance.

New on SI: Colin Kaepernick's Name Taken Out of Song on Madden 19

Colin Kaepernick has been deleted from Madden 19 in more ways than one. 

New on SI: For the Steelers, A Retooled Secondary Is Job No. 1

The first-round pick looks like the real deal as Pittsburgh looks to bolster its D

New on SI: Report: Patriots Expected to Sign Free Agent WR Eric Decker to One-Year Deal

New England is expected to sign veteran wide receiver Eric Decker after a host of early injuries at the position. 

New on SI: Seahawks Safety Earl Thomas Explains Holdout, Wants His Future Secured Beyond This Season

Thomas, a six-time Pro Bowler, explained his reasoning for not reporting to Seahawks training camp without a contract extension.

New on SI: Watch: Joe Montana and Other 49ers Legends Reflect on Dwight Clark at Memorial Service

Joe Montana was one of many former 49ers who gathered Wednesday to remember the life of Dwight Clark.

New on SI: 10 Thoughts on the 2018 Buccaneers, Who Have a Coach and a QB on the Hot Seat

The Bucs feature an improved pass rush, a great pair of tight ends and a lot of questions.

New on SI: With Carson Wentz, the Eagles Are Sticking to The Plan—Though The Plan Is ‘Fluid’

From 11-on-11 drills earlier in practice, the QB moved to less risky work in recent days, and his return remains a work in progress 

New on SI: Browns Coach Hue Jackson Mourning Deaths of Mother, Brother

Jackson has lost both his mother and his brother in the last two weeks.

New on SI: What Will New Offensive Coordinator Norv Turner Bring to Carolina's Offense?

Cam Newton has played under Mike Shula as either quarterbacks coach or offensive coordinator every year of his career. Until this season. Norv Turner takes over this year for his first season as the Panthers offensive coordinator. What can his past tell us about the team's future?

New on SI: Report: Giants, Odell Beckham Jr. Start New Contract Talks

Will the Giants make OBJ the NFL's highest–paid receiver? 

mercredi 1 août 2018

New on SI: Andrew Luck Looks Like Andrew Luck Again

There were times when he wondered if he’d ever play again, but 19 months removed from his last pass in an NFL game the Colts QB looks like he never went away. How he got to this point. Plus, mail on why it’s time to get nervous about the Khalil Mack holdout, outlooks for the Chiefs, Bears and Browns, and a Comeback Player of the Year darkhorse

New on SI: The Chip Kelly Legacy in Philly, As Judged By the Eagles’ Snack Bar

New on SI: The Colts (Especially the Young Ones) Are Still Learning Who Frank Reich Is

A little pop quiz for his players revealed that some were still getting to know their head coach—especially his role in NFL history

New on SI: 10 Thoughts on the 2018 New York Jets, Who Have a Playoff-Caliber Defense

We don't know when Sam Darnold will make his first start, but we know that Todd Bowles oversees a good defense in his fourth year as Jets coach.

New on SI: Fantasy Football 2018: Kicker Primer

The kicker position may be annoying, and the bonus points for distance are a joke, but it still matters more than you might think.

New on SI: Patriots Release WR Jordan Matthews After Significant Hamstring Injury

The news of Matthews release comes amid reports that the Patriots are looking at free agent WR Eric Decker. 

New on SI: Pushed By the Competition, Joe Flacco Is Rising to the Challenge—and Is Ravens’ No. 1

Loaded up with new offensive weapons, Baltimore’s longtime starter is looking sharp this summer. Is it because he’s feeling the heat?

New on SI: Matt Patricia Is Working to Change the Lions' Culture

Physical practice, new drills and an enthusiastic coach create a different vibe in Lions camp.

New on SI: The Most Predictable Wide Receiver Stats

Some stats accumlated by wide receivers bode well for the future, while others can fluctuate wildly from year to year. Focusing on the right ones can help you build a reliable group at the receiver position in your fantasy league.

New on SI: John David Washington: From NFL Practice Squad to Spike Lee’s Leading Man

After a curtailed football career, he broke out in ‘Ballers’ and now stars in ‘BlacKkKlansman’—and he’s worked for every bit of it