dimanche 31 mars 2019

New on SI: Odell Beckham Jr. to Report in Cleveland for Start of Browns’ Offseason Program on Monday

Beckham has been texting coach Freddie Kitchens leading up to the first day of the offseason program.

New on SI: The Odell Beckham Jr. Era Begins in Cleveland

Plus, Adam Gase discusses something he’s bringing with him from Miami, offensive coaches give their dispatches from quarterback pro days across the nation, Raiders are digging in on the draft’s quarterbacks, a personnel man’s opinion on Josh Rosen’s 2018 season and more.

New on SI: 2019 NFL Over-Under Win Totals: Patriots Lead With 11, Browns Projected for Nine

New on SI: Michael Irvin Announced His Throat Cancer Tests Came Back '100% Clean'

Michael Irvin announced earlier this week he underwent tests for throat cancer after dealing with issues for months.

vendredi 29 mars 2019

New on SI: Draft News and Notes: Clemson DT Albert Huggins, from Backup to Forefront

Call him “backup” or "co-starter,” the Tigers’ former four-star recruit looks to stake his spot in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: Former Lions, Packers Guard T.J. Lang Announces Retirement

Lang played in the NFL for ten seasons with the Packers and the Lions.

New on SI: Analyzing Robert Kraft’s Legal Team’s Motion to Suppress Video Evidence in Prostitution Case

Robert Kraft’s legal team is now arguing that police illegally recorded inside the Florida day spa where the Patriots’ owner was caught engaging in sexual acts, and that the video should be excluded from the case. Where could the case go from here?

New on SI: The Hidden Officiating Crisis: How the NFL’s Problems Trickle Down to Youth Sports

https://www.nfhs.org/articles/states-experiment-with-instant-replay-in-high-school-football/Mistakes and minute scrutiny on the big stage only embolden sideline critics at the lower levels. It's driving refs away from youth sports.  

New on SI: Titans Owner Gives Texans a 'Hard No' on Wearing Houston Oilers Throwback Jerseys

J.J. Watt and DeAndre Hopkins previously expressed interest in wearing the Oilers throwback jerseys.

jeudi 28 mars 2019

New on SI: Belichick's Next Rebuild Starts Now

The coaching cupboard is bare in New England, which is a price they've often paid for success. Now, it's time to watch and learn from what Bill Belichick does next.

New on SI: Bears Trade RB Jordan Howard to Eagles for 2020 Draft Pick

The Bears will receive a 2020 sixth-round draft pick in return.

New on SI: Cowboys, Dolphins Agree to Trade for DE Robert Quinn

The Cowboys and Dolphins agreed to a trade for defensive end Robert Quinn, sending the defensive end to Dallas.

New on SI: Greg Schiano Announces He Is Stepping Down as Patriots' Defensive Coordinator

Schiano was announced as the team's new defensive coordinator in February.

New on SI: Duke Coach David Cutcliffe: Daniel Jones Will ‘Absolutely’ Be a First-Round Draft Pick

The day after Duke’s pro day, which drew high praise from his coach David Cutcliffe, Jones is drawing looks from a number of NFL teams.

New on SI: Report: Robert Kraft Files to Have Video Evidence Suppressed in Prostitution Case

Kraft's lawyers called the video evidence "an unlawful sneak-and-peek search."

New on SI: Welcome to Tuscaloosa: Why NFL Scouts Love Visiting Alabama

Nick Saban has realized that being accommodating and honest to pro scouts only helps his players, and his program. 

New on SI: Are We Really So Sure the Cardinals Will Take Kyler Murray With the No. 1 Pick?

Because this time last year, no one was reporting the Browns had serious interest in Baker Mayfield.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Giants, Patriots Chargers 'Very Interested' in Cardinals QB Josh Rosen

Keep up with all the latest news and notes less than a month before the NFL draft on April 25

New on SI: How the 32 NFL Head Coaches Negotiated the Rule Change to Allow Review of Pass Interference

The NFL’s head coaches as a collective group felt passionately about pushing for a rule change to challenge pass interference calls—and the owners’ approval has a greater meaning than just the rule itself.

mercredi 27 mars 2019

New on SI: Bengals Owner Mike Brown on Vote Against Revised Replay: 'I'd Rather Just Play the Game'

NFL owners voted 31–1 in favor of allowing offensive and defensive pass interference to be subject to a coach's challenge.

New on SI: Eli Manning on Dealing With Eagles Fans in Philadelphia: 'It's a Different Culture'

Eli Manning is not going to like his next reception in Philadelphia.

New on SI: Former Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas Pleads Guilty to Careless Driving

Thomas was driving more than twice the speed limit on Feb. 16 when his SUV crashed.

New on SI: NFL Draft Notes: Middle Tennessee State's Chandler Brewer Goes From Cancer Treatments to Pro Day

He concealed cancer treatment from scouts to avoid the distraction. Now Chandler Brewer is gaining his strength back in time for the draft.

New on SI: Redskins QB Colt McCoy Drinks a Gallon of Unpasteurized Milk a Day for Strong Bones

All that milk had kept him healthy until last December, when McCoy suffered his first broken bone.

New on SI: Eagles Trying to Bring Back Kelly Green Jerseys as Alternate Uniform for 2020

The Eagles last wore the kelly green jerseys in the 2010 season opener.

New on SI: Watch: Patriots Share Favorite Rob Gronkowski Moments in Hilarious Video Tribute

Gronkowski retired on Sunday after winning three Super Bowls with the Patriots. 

New on SI: AAF Majority Owner Tom Dundon Says League May Fold if NFLPA Doesn't Lend Young Players

The Alliance of American Football is currently in its first season.

New on SI: Why Christian McCaffrey, Not Alvin Kamara, Earned My NFL All-Pro Vote

It's a topic that has sparked debate into the offseason—Alvin Kamara has the versatility and more explosive, home-run plays, but without Christian McCaffrey, who played in 91.3% of the Panthers’ snaps, the Panthers’ offense is extremely limited.

New on SI: Oakland Owner Mark Davis: Hard Knocks Would 'Disrupt' Raiders

Davis does not want Hard Knocks coming to Oakland. 

New on SI: Mock Draft 8.0: Five QBs Come Off the Board in Round 1

Quarterbacks typically rise on draft night, and our latest Round 1 projection has a fourth QB moving into the top 10, and a fifth passer sneaking into the first round.

New on SI: Report: Buccaneers Sign QB Blaine Gabbert to a One-Year Contract

The Buccaneers will sign free agent quarterback Blaine Gabbert as a backup.

New on SI: Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh Says Browns Are 'Most Talented Team' in AFC North

Baltimore won the AFC North in 2018 for the first time since 2012. 

New on SI: Report: Former Packers, Raiders WR Jordy Nelson to Retire After 10 Seasons

Jordy Nelson played with the Raiders in 2018 after nine seasons with Green Bay. 

New on SI: Cardinals' Kliff Kingsbury Allowing Cellphone Breaks During Team Meetings

Kliff Kingsbury allowing phone breaks at Cardinals team meetings so players can "get that social media fix."

mardi 26 mars 2019

New on SI: Sean Payton's Well-Deserved Victory Lap at NFL Owners Meetings

Reviewable pass interference calls won't change the Saints' season-ending loss in the NFC Championship, but it prevents another game-altering mistake from happening again.

New on SI: NFL Owners Approve New Rule Making All Pass Interference Calls and Non-Calls Reviewable

The rule change will be evaluated after one year.

New on SI: Michael Irvin Announces He Underwent Testing for Possible Throat Cancer

Irvin said he's been experiencing throat problems for nearly two months.

New on SI: NFL Draft Notes: Another Pro Day QB, Another Giants Connection

The latest draft news, notes and rumors target Duke QB Daniel Jones, who posted an impressive performance in front of Giants OC Mike Shula.

New on SI: Jon Gruden Says He 'Cried for Three Days' After Trading Khalil Mack From Raiders

The Raiders traded Khalil Mack to the Bears in early September, about a week before the regular season started.

New on SI: NFL's New Kickoff Rules Made Permanent, Explained

These five changes to the NFL kickoff are here to stay.

New on SI: NFL Head Coaches Propose Putting an Official in Booth to Watch For ‘Clear, Obvious’ Mistakes

The 32 NFL head coaches crafted a proposal to add an official in the booth to oversee "clear and obvious" mistakes.

New on SI: Peyton Manning Surprised a Dying 18-Year-Old Broncos Fan With a Phone Call

Manning called this Broncos fan on his own birthday.

New on SI: Robert Kraft Waives Arraignment, Pleads Not Guilty to All Charges And Requests Trial by Jury

The Patriots owner was charged with soliciting prostitution in February.

New on SI: Report: Dolphins Tried to Trade for QB Matthew Stafford Before 2018 Season

The Dolphins reportedly wanted to add Matthew Stafford to their roster.

New on SI: Watch: Bill Belichick Gives the Most Genuine Response to Rob Gronkowski's Retirement

The Patriots coach was brutally honest when discussing the Hall of Fame tight end's decision to hang up his cleats.

New on SI: Adam Gase Delivers A Relatable Answer When Asked About Tom Brady's Age At Coaches Breakfast

NFL coaches met for breakfast Tuesday in Phoenix as the NFL owners meetings continue.

New on SI: Eminem Wants Fighting in the AAF and Johnny Manziel Appears Down to Deliver

It would certainly make the games more interesting.

New on SI: Report: RGIII Sued by Former Agent for $650,000 for Missed Payments

The lawsuit alleges that Griffin fired his former agent in 2018 without paying him what he was owed.

New on SI: The QB Panel Film Room: Kyler Murray

Our series kicks off with our experts—veteran front-office scout Joey Clinkscales, former head coach and offensive coordinator Todd Haley, and long-time quarterback Bruce Gradkowski—scouting the reigning Heisman winner and presumed No. 1 overall pick: Oklahoma’s Kyler Murray.

New on SI: Ranking All 32 NFL Teams’ Quarterback Situations, Best to Worst

lundi 25 mars 2019

New on SI: How Gronk Became a Patriot, Manziel in Memphis and More Monday Notes

News and buzz from the league meeting: Sean Payton’s replay push, the AAF and Johnny Football, Brady’s Pats contract, more 

New on SI: Sean Payton on Officiating Changes: 'We Just Need to Be Better'

Saints head coach Sean Payton told NFL Network that officiating needs to be "better" following a botched call that cost the Saints a Super Bowl berth. 

New on SI: There’s a Perfect Gronk Replacement in the Draft; Will the Patriots Come Up and Get Him?

The Patriots’ next starting tight end probably isn’t on the current roster, and the free-agent TE market is dry. However, there is a potential Gronk replacement among this year’s draft prospects. Will New England spend some of their draft capital to move up and get him?

New on SI: Agent: Malik McDowell Medically Cleared From 2017 ATV Accident, Will Return to Football

The Seahawks drafted Malik McDowell in the second round in 2017 but released him this month after he failed to take the field in two seasons.

New on SI: Packers vs. Bears to Open 2019 NFL Season, Patriots Title Defense Begins on Sunday Night Football

Khalil Mack and the Bears will begin their NFC North defense on Thursday, September 5. 

New on SI: What Eli Manning Is and What Eli Manning Was

For now, the Giants seem committed to one more year with Eli Manning under center. On the Monday Morning Podcast, we took a look at the Giants’ rebuild (or is it?) and the bad and good of Manning.

New on SI: Report: Gronkowski's Agent Leaves Door Open for 2019 Return From Retirement

Gronkowski announced his retirement from the NFL on Sunday after nine seasons with the New England Patriots.

New on SI: How Will the Patriots Replace Rob Gronkowski?

He wasn’t just a five-tool tight end, but one who played at a high level in every aspect of the game. What Bill Belichick and the New England offense will need in its next tight end.

New on SI: Rob Gronkowski Retires—On His Own Terms, and As One of the Greats

After grinding through a ninth NFL season and coming out on top, the Patriots tight end leaves the game as an undisputed all-timer. He’s famed for his outsized persona, but those who worked closest with him praise his toughness, his commitment and, most of all, his football acumen. 

dimanche 24 mars 2019

New on SI: Giants Owner John Mara Was 'Reluctant' to Trade Odell Beckham Jr. to Browns

The Giants received safety Jabrill Peppers, a first-round pick and a third-round pick in exchange for Beckham. 

New on SI: We'll Always Love Gronk the Person, but Let's Never Forget Gronk the Hall of Fame Player

With his personality, Rob Gronkowski could end up becoming The Rock or Dolph Lundgren and rule Hollywood. But we can never forget how unique of a football talent he really was. 

New on SI: Tom Brady and Beer Lovers Everywhere React to Rob Gronkowski's Retirement

From GOAT emojis to raising a glass, Gronk would be pleased with how the internet reacted to his retirement.

New on SI: Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski Announces Retirement on Instagram

Gronkowski won three Super Bowls and was a four-time All-Pro in nine seasons with New England

vendredi 22 mars 2019

New on SI: Report: NFL Considering Ending DirectTV's Exclusive Ownership of Sunday Ticket

Sunday Ticket has been offered as a DirecTV exclusive for 25 years. 

New on SI: NFL Draft Notes: A QB Sleeper From Connecticut, Round 1 Buzz for Grier, Gruden Loves Lock?

The latest draft news, notes and rumors are heavy on quarterbacks. Plus, Greedy Williams on why he’s No. 1, and the Raiders dine with a top-five defensive prospect.

New on SI: Expanded Replay on Pass Interference Is Likely The Most Impactful Rule Change the NFL Will Consider

24 out of 32 teams will need to agree to pass any rules at the league meeting, and don't expect the ability to fix non-calls.

New on SI: Report: Julio Jones 'Closing In' On New Contract With Falcons

Jones' deal will reportedly make him the highest-paid receiver in the NFL. 

New on SI: Why Reported $10 Million Settlement Makes Sense for Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid and NFL

The dollar figure in the WSJ’s report on the settlement is far lower than previous rumors, but all sides should still see it as a win. 

New on SI: NFL Free Agency: Who’s Still Available After Wave 2?

jeudi 21 mars 2019

New on SI: Report: Justin Houston, Colts Agree to Two-Year, $24 Million Deal

Houston spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Chiefs.

New on SI: Report: Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid to Receive Less Than $10 Million in Settlement With NFL

Former 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick and Panthers S Eric Reid withdrew their collusion cases against the NFL last month.

New on SI: Drew Lock and the Art of the Quarterback Pro Day Performance

NFL teams have already seen everything they need to see from Missouri’s four-year starter. Still, it didn’t stop Lock and his coaches from painstakingly assembling a 54-play script to throw against air at Missouri’s pro day. How a pro day performance comes together. Plus, the latest on the Giants’ interest in Dwayne Haskins.

New on SI: How Doug Marrone Made Nick Foles a Jaguar

Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone couldn’t talk to free agent QB Nick Foles before signing him this offseason, so Marrone did his research and made some phone calls in order to accurately paint a picture of the QB.

New on SI: Clemson's Defensive Line is a Close-Knit Group of Top Prospects, Now Ready for the NFL

They coordinate Ninja Turtles costumes, lead meeting rooms and terrorize quarterbacks. Now Clemson's defensive linemen are ready for the NFL.

mercredi 20 mars 2019

New on SI: Report: Tampa Bay Buccaneers to Hire Two Female Assistant Coaches

Tampa Bay will become the first NFL team with two female coaches on staff.

New on SI: The Bizarre Path of the NFL Draft’s Most Unlikely Sleeper

Growing up in South Dakota and initially uninterested in playing college football, Jamalcolm Liggins is getting attention from NFL teams—one gave him a playbook to study—and could solidify himself as a draft sleeper at his pro day next week.

New on SI: Opening Lines, Totals for Every Alliance of American Football Week 7 Game

Are the Orlando Apollos favored to beat the Atlanta Legends in Alliance of American Football action this week?

New on SI: AAF Moving Championship Game From Las Vegas to The Star

The Alliance of American Football announced that its championship game will be played in The Ford at The Star in Frisco, Texas.

New on SI: Report: Robert Kraft Files Motion to Stop Release of Evidence

Lawyers for the Patriots owner have filed a motion to supress all evidence in the case.

New on SI: The Most Important Trait at Every Position in Football, and How It Impacts NFL Draft Scouting

Every NFL position has one skill that is most crucial to that position—and smart draft scouts look at that part of a prospect’s game first when evaluating.

New on SI: Report: Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Won't Accept Plea Deal Offer from Prosecutors

Florida prosecutors reportedly offered Kraft a plea deal on Tuesday, which would have required the Patriots owner to admit he would be proven guilty at trial. 

New on SI: Le’Veon Bell Thinks He Can Play at Least Five More Years: “This is Literally the Best I’ve Ever Felt”

A few outtakes from Le’Veon Bell’s interview that didn’t make the SI magazine cover story, including how the new Jets running back thinks he hasn’t hit his ceiling yet as a player.

New on SI: Top Seeds to Cinderellas (and Beyond): Ranking NFL Quarterbacks by Their Basketball Skills

Mahomes vs. Darnold? Watson vs. Foles? In honor of the NCAA tourney, we evaluate the hoops ability of the 32 starting NFL QBs.

New on SI: Le'Veon Bell: Ben Roethlisberger 'Wants to Win His Way and That’s Tough to Play With'

Running back Le'Veon Bell told Sports Illustrated's Jenny Vrentas that Ben Roethlisberger did play a factor in his decision to move on from the Steelers.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Giants Met With Dwayne Haskins

Get the latest scoops, news and rumors as NFL teams prepare for the draft and free agency.

New on SI: Le'Veon Bell Played 'Madden', Watched Steelers Games With Mom During Holdout

Le'Veon Bell has played football since he was four. So when he sat out from the game in 2018, he needed to find a way to cure his desire to get back on the field.

New on SI: Le'Veon Bell: Steelers 'Would Have Won the Super Bowl' If He Played in 2018

Le'Veon Bell sat out the entire 2018 season amidst holding out for a new contract.

New on SI: Le'Veon Bell: 'I Was So Close' to Signing Steelers' Final Contract Offer

Le'Veon Bell was seeking a contract worth $15 million per year from the Steelers.

New on SI: Exclusive: Le'Veon Bell Opens Up About Final Season With Steelers, Future With Jets

Le'Veon Bell sat down with the MMQB for an exclusive interview and opens up why he picked the Jets, what went wrong in Pittsburgh, and finding happiness.

New on SI: Le’Veon Bell Is All-In on Himself (and the Jets)

One of the NFL’s most versatile and productive offensive weapons is now a Jet, and he’s ready to explain what went wrong in Pittsburgh, why he sat out all of 2018—and why it was all worth it. Hey, life’s a gamble.

mardi 19 mars 2019

New on SI: NFL Draft News: Quinnen Williams’ Surprise Rise, More from Alabama and Penn State Pro Days

How ’Bama DT Quinnen Williams went from the background to potential top-five pick in a single year, plus more draft news.

New on SI: Former Packers LB Clay Matthews Agrees to Two-Year Deal With Rams

After a decade in Green Bay, Matthews is moving on to Los Angeles.

New on SI: Robert Kraft’s Next Course of Action After Prosecutors Offer Plea Deal in Solicitation Case

Florida prosecutors offered Robert Kraft a deferred prosecution agreement, but beginning a defense might be in the Patriots owner's best interest.

New on SI: Raiders Sign Former Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict

Burfict's contract is reportedly a one-year deal valued around $5 million.

New on SI: Free Agent WR Randall Cobb Agrees to One-Year Deal With Dallas Cowboys

Cobb spent eight seasons in Green Bay before leaving for Dallas.

New on SI: Le'Veon Bell Reveals He Was Only Going to Sit Out Week 1 Before Holding Out Entire 2018 Season

Bell said his initial plan was to only miss Week 1 before certain events led him to holding out the entire year.

New on SI: Mock Draft 7.0: With Free Agency Done, QBs Fall, Broncos Trade Back Into Round 1, Patriots Take a Chance

New on SI: Report: Prosecutors Offer to Drop Charges Against Robert Kraft in Potential Deal

Soliciting rostitution charges against Patriots owner Robert Kraft could be dropped, but there's a catch. 

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Eric Berry To Visit Cowboys On Tuesday

Get the latest scoops, news and rumors as NFL teams prepare for the draft and free agency.

New on SI: Free Agency 2019 Still Hasn't Changed the NFL's Contract Model

Players are still settling for deals without big guarantees, teams are still frontloading deals that lead to massive cap hits. Some things don't change.

lundi 18 mars 2019

New on SI: What if the Giants’ Next Quarterback Is Already in the NFL?

What if Dave Gettleman really isn’t interested in any of the QBs in the 2019 draft? A look at four veterans who could become options for Big Blue in 2020...

New on SI: Earl Thomas Explains Why He Flipped Off Seattle Sideline

Safety Earl Thomas finally explained why he flipped off the Seahawks sideline as he was carted off during a game against the Cardinals on Sept. 30.

New on SI: A Cloud of Uncertainty Hovers Over Tyreek Hill, Chiefs in Ongoing Investigation

Plenty of questions remain in the ongoing investigation against Tyreek Hill, and the answers will determine the Chiefs star's future in Kansas City.

New on SI: Blake Bortles Agrees to Terms on One-Year Deal With Rams

Bortles was released by the Jaguars on March 13.

New on SI: Teams Readying for Rosen, Peppers’s Fit for the Giants, Adrian Peterson’s Other Suitors

Plus, notes on Burfict’s release, Fitzpatrick’s fit in Miami, Tannehill landing in Nashville, Ngata’s Hall of Fame chances and Johnny Manziel’s AAF arrival.

New on SI: Are the Giants Interested in Dwayne Haskins or Not?

The QB is often connected to his hometown team, but an ESPN reporter said Big Blue is showing little interest. Is anyone around the league buying it?

New on SI: Ex-Cop Charged With Battery of Former NFL Player Desmond Marrow

Desmond Marrow played college football at Toledo.

New on SI: The Browns' Futility Is More Dramatic When Set to the 'Avengers: Endgame' Trailer

The Browns may very well be a super team.

New on SI: Introducing: The Octopus; Our Favorite Type of Two-Point Conversion

On the 25th anniversary of the NFL adopting the two-point conversion, we create a new stat to take a look at some of our favorites.

New on SI: Report: Bengals Release LB Vontaze Burfict After Seven Seasons

Vontaze Burfict spent each of the first seven seasons of his career with the Bengals.

New on SI: Haloti Ngata Announces Retirement From The Top of Mt. Kilimanjaro

Haloti Ngata announced his retirement following a 13-year NFL career.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Haloti Ngata Announces Retirement

Get the latest scoops, news and rumors as NFL teams prepare for the draft and free agency.

New on SI: Why 2018’s Power Teams Are Sitting Out 2019 Free Agency

The Cowboys—loaded with young talent that they want to be able to take care off down road—are an example of why last season’s playoff teams have mostly avoided making a free agency splash so far. Why spend big (read: overpay) in what’s seen as a weak year for free agents? 

samedi 16 mars 2019

New on SI: Johnny Manziel Signs AAF Player Agreement, Claimed by Memphis Express

Manziel has signed a player agreement with the AAF after playing in the Canadian Football League last season.

New on SI: Report: Saints Center Max Unger Retires After 10 Seasons

Unger spent the last four seasons with the Saints after six years in Seattle. 

New on SI: Ex-Cowboys DE David Irving Says Jason Garrett Told Him to 'Quit, Smoke All the Weed' After Suspension

Irving was suspended indefinitely for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy on March 1. 

New on SI: Five Inevitable Storylines Born Out of This Year's Free Agency Frenzy

From frantic comparisons of Antonio Brown and Amari Cooper to the leadership of Ben Roethlisberger and Odell Beckham, the fallout from this year's free agency moves will reverberate every week of the NFL season.

New on SI: Robert Kraft, Roger Goodell and the NFL’s Discipline Double Standard

If a player had been busted in a prostitution sting that may have involved human trafficking, you’d bet the league’s response would be swift and serious.  

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Former Jaguars QB Blake Bortles to Visit Rams

Get the latest scoops, news and rumors as NFL teams prepare for the draft and free agency.

vendredi 15 mars 2019

New on SI: What Are the Dolphins' Options at Quarterback After Trading Ryan Tannehill?

Jacoby Brissett, Blake Bortles, Sam Bradford? Here are the best options for the Dolphins at QB.

New on SI: Report: Colin Kaepernick Interested in Miami Dolphins QB Job

Kaepernick hasn't played in the NFL since the 2016 season.

New on SI: Report: Chiefs' Tyreek Hill Under Investigation for Alleged Battery Involving Fiancee and Son

The Chiefs are aware of the investigation into their star wide receiver. 

New on SI: Dolphins Trade QB Ryan Tannehill to Titans for Draft Picks

The Titans have signed Tannehill to a one-year deal worth a reported $7 million in guaranteed money.

New on SI: Akron Rubber Ducks Unveil New Hot Dog for Odell Beckham Jr. and It's Too Much

The all-beef hot dog is dipped in Louisiana hot sauce and topped with an "OBJ" relish.

New on SI: Coliseum Authority Vote Approves New Lease for Raiders to Play in Oakland for 2019

The Raiders will remain in the Coliseum for another year.

New on SI: The Five Best and Five Worst NFL Free Agent Signings So Far

Combing through the free agent signing tracker for five smart deals and five future mistakes.

New on SI: Tom Brady Terrifies Patriots Fans With Ski Jumping Video

You have to be careful at your age, Tom!

New on SI: Browns' RB Kareem Hunt Suspended Eight Games For Violating Personal Conduct Policy

The Browns will be without Kareem Hunt for the first half of the season.

New on SI: The Big Ben Problem in Pittsburgh, According to Two Ex-Steelers

Two generational talents have officially left the organization, and two other ex-Steelers point to the quarterback as the root of the franchise’s problems.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Packers GM: 'We’re In a Win-Now Mode All the Time'

Get the latest scoops, news and rumors as NFL teams prepare for the draft and free agency.

New on SI: Moving On From Odell: Giants Fans Are Getting What They Asked For

jeudi 14 mars 2019

New on SI: Report: Teddy Bridgewater Returning to Saints on One-Year, $7.25M Deal

Despite meeting with the Miami Dolphins, Bridgewater has decided to remain in New Orleans.

New on SI: Former Bills QB JP Losman Turned Down an NFL Comeback

JP Losman last played in the NFL in 2011.

New on SI: Report: Bears Sign Safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix to One-Year Deal

The Bears finished first in the NFC North last season with a 12–4 record.

New on SI: Landon Collins Receives Signed Sean Taylor Jersey From Redskins Owner Dan Snyder

Collins signed a six-year, $84 million deal with the Redskins on Monday. 

New on SI: Report: John Elway Believes Joe Flacco Is Just Now Entering His Prime

Joe Flacco, 34, was recently acquired by the Broncos in a trade with the Ravens.

New on SI: Cleveland Woman Calls 911 Over Neighbor’s Odell Beckham Celebration

One Browns fan got a little too excited about his team’s trade for Odell Beckham Jr. 

New on SI: Beware the Cycle That Often Follows an NFL Free Agency Splurge

Free agency is an exciting time of year, but many teams come to regret the way they filled their cap space.

New on SI: NFL Draft Notes: With Most Eyes on Kyler, Clayton Thorson Shows Off His Knee (and His Kneel Down)

The Northwestern QB, an intriguing prospect a year ago before tearing his ACL in a bowl game, is starting to win back evaluators who didn’t think he was healthy in 2018. Plus, a small-school defensive lineman draws attention, Wisconsin’s linebackers in the spotlight, and more.

New on SI: The 50 Best NFL Free Agents Still Available

While most of the big names are off the board, there's still plenty of talent left available in free agency.

New on SI: Report: Giants Unlikely to Move on From Eli Manning Before 2019 Season

Manning is slated to earn a $5 million roster bonus on Saturday. 

New on SI: Le’Veon’s Money, Kyler’s Pro Day and the Fallout From a Whirlwind Four Days

Questions and answers in the NFL following a frantic few days of free-agent signings, blockbuster trades and more.

New on SI: Report: Saints QB Drew Brees Restructures Contract, Creates $11M In Cap Space

Drew Brees reportedly restructures contract, creating $11 million in cap space for Saints.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Teddy Bridgewater Meets With Dolphins

Get the latest scoops, news and rumors as NFL teams prepare for the draft and free agency.

mercredi 13 mars 2019

New on SI: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Apologizes for Recording Video While Driving 105 MPH

Jackson said he "made a bad decision" after posting a video that showed him speeding without a seatbelt on.

New on SI: Jaguars Release QB Blake Bortles After Five Seasons

Jacksonville signed quarterback Nick Foles to a four-year deal on March 11.

New on SI: Watch: Kim Jones Shares Personal Story About Odell Beckham Jr. After Trade to Browns

NFL Network reporter Kim Jones shared a personal story on Odell Beckham Jr. after the Giants wide receiver was sent to the Browns. 

New on SI: Teddy Bridgewater Rumors: QB to Meet With Dolphins

Saints backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is reportedly expected to meet with the Dolphins on Wednesday.

New on SI: Report: Steelers Agree to Trade WR Antonio Brown to Raiders

Brown leads all NFL receivers in receptions and touchdowns since 2013. 

New on SI: Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots Among Early NFL Free Agency Winners

Free agency may have just officially started, but there have already been enough moves to pick winners and losers.

New on SI: Kyler Murray Throws! Top QB Prospect Aces Session, as Expected, at NFL Pro Day

After not participating in any combine drills, Kyler Murray took to the field at his pro day, easily passing his latest test ahead of the NFL draft.

New on SI: Chiefs Release Veteran S Eric Berry After Nine Seasons

Berry earned five Pro-Bowl nods during his nine seasons in Kansas City.

New on SI: Giants Trade LB Olivier Vernon to Browns

The Giants will receive guard Kevin Zeitler in return for Olivier Vernon. 

New on SI: The Browns May Be AFC North Favorites Now, But the Steelers and Ravens Won’t Go Easily

While Cleveland has become an instant contender, Pittsburgh and Baltimore retain their core strengths.  

New on SI: Report: NBC and CBS Trading Years to Broadcast Super Bowl in 2021, 2022

CBS and NBC are trading years they will broadcast the 2021 and 2022 Super Bowl.

New on SI: Report: Adrian Peterson Agrees to Re-Sign With Redskins on Two-Year Deal

Adrian Peterson rushed for 1,042 yards and seven touchdowns last season with Washington.

New on SI: Ex-Cowboys DL Jason Hatcher Rips Tony Romo, Jason Garrett in Radio Interview

Hatcher spent eight seasons with the Cowboys from 2006-13. 

New on SI: NFL Free Agency 2019: Grading the Biggest Moves

Which signings make the most sense, and which may not pan out as expected? Analyzing the biggest transactions of NFL's free agency.

New on SI: Report: Raiders to Sign Former Chargers WR Tyrell Williams

Williams joined the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2015.

New on SI: NFL Free Agency Grades: Earl Thomas, Mark Ingram Both Headed to the Ravens

The Ravens boost both the offensive and defensive side of the ball, signing Mark Ingram, who fits in with Sean Payton’s offense, and veteran Thomas, who brings necessary athleticism.

New on SI: Report: QB Tyrod Taylor Agrees to Two-Year Deal with Chargers

Taylor will join the Chargers as the presumptive backup to eight-time Pro Bowl QB Philip Rivers.

New on SI: Le'Veon Bell Comments on Contract Conflict on New Mixtape 'Life's a Gamble'

Listening to Le'Veon Bell's new mixtape "Life's a Gamble" is a good way to spend 40 minutes of your day.

New on SI: Game of Thrones Author George R.R. Martin Blogs Disgust Over Odell Beckham Trade

Martin has slid numerous NFL references into his novels over the past decade. 

New on SI: Report: Mark Ingram to Sign Three-Year, $15 Million Deal With Ravens

Ingram spent the past eight seasons with the Saints.

New on SI: Why the Giants and Browns Were Both Willing to Risk the Odell Beckham Jr. Trade

How the Odell Beckham Jr. trade came together, and why both sides are willing to take a risk.

New on SI: Kyler Murray Pro Day Results: Height, Weight, Performance Ahead of NFL Draft

Murray showcased his skills at the University of Oklahoma after bypassing workouts at the NFL Combine. 

New on SI: Report: Ravens Agree to Four-Year, $55 Million Deal With Safety Earl Thomas

Thomas will join the NFL's No. 2 scoring defense 

New on SI: Le’Veon Bell May Be Making Less Money, But His Decision to Sit Out 2018 Was Still Worth It

Sure, Le’Veon Bell could have made more money per year had he played under the franchise tag with the Steelers in 2018, but his choice to hold out goes further than the amount of money in his bank account.

New on SI: Report: Odell Beckham Jr. Became ‘Too Much of a Pain in the A--' Before Trade to Browns

New York's move to deal its top receiver was reportedly, "absolutely not a football decision."

New on SI: Analyzing Le'Veon Bell's Fantasy Value With the New York Jets

Le'Veon Bell will still be an elite fantasy player when he returns to the field in 2019. Here' show the move to the Jets could affect his value.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Le'Veon Bell Set To Sign 4-Year, $52 Million Deal With Jets

Get the latest scoops, news and rumors as NFL teams prepare for the draft and free agency.

New on SI: For the Giants, the Odell Beckham Trade Signals a Rebuild—and Raises Big Questions

If a total Giants overhaul was inevitable, why didn’t it start last year at quarterback?

mardi 12 mars 2019

New on SI: Jets Present a Perfect Schematic Fit for Le’Veon Bell Within Adam Gase's Offense

Never mind whether or not the holdout was justified. Le’Veon Bell’s versatility opens Adam Gase’s offense to many different looks, packages and personnel advantages.

New on SI: Report: Le'Veon Bell Agrees to Four-Year, $52.5 Million Deal With Jets

Le'Veon Bell has found a new home after sitting out the entire 2018 season.

New on SI: Odell Beckham Jr. Trade Tells a Tale of Two Teams Trending in Opposite Directons

An All-Star team is steadily assembling in Cleveland with Tuesday's trade for Odell Beckham Jr. Meanwhile, Saquon Barkley finds himself stuck inside an arduous rebuild in East Rutherford.

New on SI: Odell Beckham Jr. Steps into an Ideal Situation With Cleveland’s Offense

Now in Cleveland after a blockbuster trade, Odell Beckham Jr. will be the No. 1 target that Baker Mayfield desperately needed last season. 

New on SI: Odell Beckham Jr. Becomes a Lock Among Top Fantasy Wide Receivers After Browns Trade

A massive upgrade at QB coupled with a strong supporting cast on offense? Odell Beckham Jr. made off better than his fellow WR star Antonio Brown.

New on SI: Source: Chiefs Agree to Trade OLB Dee Ford to 49ers for 2020 Second-Round Pick

The Chiefs will receive a 2020 second-round pick in return.

New on SI: Browns' Super Bowl Odds Increase in Vegas After Odell Beckham Jr. Trade

The Giants traded OBJ to the Browns in exchange for Jabrill Peppers and draft picks on Tuesday.

New on SI: NFL Players React to Giants Trading Odell Beckham Jr. to Cleveland Browns

Cleveland sent two draft picks and Jabrill Peppers to the Giants in return.

New on SI: Latest on Earl Thomas and Le'Veon Bell, Anthony Barr Backpedals to Minnesota, More NFL News

Also, Landon Collins’ deal remains the jaw-dropper, how teams protected themselves in the slot receiver market and more on the eve of free agency.

New on SI: Report: Giants Trade Odell Beckham Jr. to Cleveland Browns for Jabrill Peppers, Draft Picks

Beckham spent the first five seasons with the Giants, earning three Pro Bowl nods.

New on SI: 2019 NFL Mock Draft 6.0: A New QB for Antonio Brown? Plus, Projecting Two QB Trades

QBs fly off the board earlier than expected, and incumbent passers are on the move in our latest mock draft.

New on SI: Falcons, Broncos to Kick Off NFL's 100th Season With Hall of Fame Game

The NFL's 100th season kicks off on Aug. 1

New on SI: Le'Veon Bell Rumors: Ravens, Jets Top Suitors for All-Pro Running Back

Bell sat out the entire 2018 season in his final year under contract with the Steelers. 

New on SI: Stephen A. Smith Thinks Punter Tress Way Started at QB for the Redskins

Nice try, Stephen A. 

New on SI: Report: Bills Bolster Wide Recievers Squad By Signing John Brown, Cole Beasley

The Bills are getting two new wide receivers in John Brown and Cole Beasley. 

New on SI: Report: Anthony Barr Decides to Stay With Vikings After Intending to Sign With Jets

Anthony Barr reportedly intended to sign with the Jets on Monday night but told the team he wanted to sleep on it.

New on SI: NFL Free Agency Grades: Saints Downgrade Going From Mark Ingram to Latavius Murray

The Saints will take a step back in 2019 from the great backfield of Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram.

New on SI: Report: Saints to Sign RB Latavius Murray, Expected to Move On From RB Mark Ingram

The Saints are moving on from Mark Ingram after eight seasons.

New on SI: NFL Free Agency Grades: Teddy Bridgewater Decides to Stay in New Orleans

The top backup QB is off the market, as Teddy Bridgewater has decided to return to New Orleans behind Drew Brees.

New on SI: Complete 2019 NFL Draft Order: Cardinals On the Clock with No. 1 Pick

Here's the complete first round of the 2019 NFL draft.

New on SI: Steelers Will Pay Ryan Shazier for 2019 Season While He's on PUP List

The Steelers have placed Ryan Shazier on the PUP list for the 2019 season to assist Shazier's recovery from a serious spinal injury in 2017.

New on SI: How Antonio Brown Defied NFL Contract Reality

Ten thoughts on the way the Steelers-Raiders trade went down, how it might play out and what it means for the future of NFL deals. 

New on SI: Report: Teddy Bridgewater to Sign with Saints Over Dolphins Despite Bigger Contract Offer

The Jets traded Bridgewater to the Saints last season.

New on SI: Report: Sheldon Richardson Expected To Sign With Cleveland Browns

Sheldon Richardson reportedly expected to sign a three-year deal with the Cleveland Browns. 

New on SI: After Day One of the NFL’s Legal Tampering Period, Who’s Still a Free Agent?

Free agents are agreeing to contracts left and right—nothing is official until the new league starts on Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET—so which players are still on the market?

New on SI: NFL Agents Poll: What Are the Best and Worst Landing Spots for Free Agents?

We asked 15 respected agents from across the NFL where their clients most often want to go, and where they most often want to avoid.

New on SI: Report: Jets Expected To Sign Linebacker C.J. Mosley To Five-Year, $85 Million Deal

The Jets continue their spending spree as they plan to sign C.J. Mosley to a five-year, $85 million deal. 

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Patriots Place Restricted Free Agent Tender On WR Josh Gordon

Get the latest scoops, news and rumors as NFL teams prepare for the draft and free agency.

lundi 11 mars 2019

New on SI: Report: LB Anthony Barr Intends to Sign With New York Jets

The Jets may not be done pursuing linebackers in free agency either despite the reported acquisition of Barr. 

New on SI: Impressive Deal for Nick Foles, Landon Collins Aids in Tyrann Mathieu’s Fortunes, More NFL News

Also, look no further than the slot receiver market to see where football is going, the door is closing on Earl Thomas in Dallas, why the Patriots will field another Top 5 offensive line and more.

New on SI: NFL Free Agency Grades: Tyrann Mathieu-Eric Berry Pairing Could Blossom into NFL's Best Safety Duo

Tyrann Mathieu joins new DC Steve Spagnuolo and Eric Berry to form a safety tandem that could rival the Legion of Boom Seahawks.

New on SI: Source: Chiefs to Sign Tyrann Mathieu to Three-Year, $42 Million Deal

Mathieu recorded 89 tackles and two interceptions with the Texans in 2018. 

New on SI: Report: Mitch Morse Plans to Sign With Bills

Former Chiefs center Mitch Morse reportedly intends to sign with the Bills.

New on SI: Report: Terrell Suggs to Sign With Cardinals After 16 Seasons with Ravens

Suggs was a seven-time Pro Bowler and won the 2011 Defensive Player of the Year award with the Ravens. 

New on SI: NFL Free Agency Grades: Jaguars Fans Should Be Cautiously Optimistic about Nick Foles

The Jaguars got the best QB available, but it's not a given that Nick Foles helps take them over the top.

New on SI: DeSean Jackson Trade: The Eagles Know What They’re Getting

The mercurial wideout returns to his first team, and immediately makes it better. 

New on SI: Report: Titans Re-Sign Safety Kenny Vaccaro to Four-Year Deal

Kenny Vaccaro signed a one-year deal with the Titans last offseason.

New on SI: Report: Bills, Running Back Frank Gore Agree to One-Year Deal

Frank Gore won't be retiring this season.

New on SI: Report: Jets Sign WR Jamison Crowder to Three-Year, $28.5 Million Deal

The Jets are signing free agent slot receiver Jamison Crowder to a three-year, $28.5 million deal, per reports.

New on SI: Report: Nick Foles, Jaguars Agree to Four-Year, $88 Million Contract

Foles helped the Eagles capture the Super Bowl LII title.

New on SI: Report: Tight End Jesse James, Lions Agree to Deal

Steelers tight end Jesse James has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Lions.

New on SI: NFL Free Agency Grades: Redskins Overpay For a Major Talent in Safety Landon Collins

Landon Collins is now the highest-paid safety in the NFL, thanks to a massive deal with the Washington Redskins.

New on SI: Report: Safety Landon Collins Agrees to Six-Year Contract With Redskins

Landon Collins earned three Pro Bowl nods during the first four years of his career with the Giants.

New on SI: Rob Gronkowski's Agent: Pro Bowl TE Hasn't Made a Decison Yet

Gronkowski has teased the idea of retiring before.

New on SI: How Will Forcing His Way Out of Pittsburgh Affect Antonio Brown's Legacy?

After nine individually productive seasons without a championship in Pittsburgh, Antonio Brown now begins his second act.

New on SI: Report: LB Kwon Alexander, 49ers Agree to Four-Year, $54M Deal

Alexander spent the first four seasons of his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

New on SI: Report: Raiders to Sign LT Trent Brown to Record Four-Year, $66 Million Deal

The Raiders reportedly have agreed to sign left tackle Trent Brown to a four-year, $66 million deal.

New on SI: NFL Free Agency Grades 2019: Best and Worst Moves

Which signings make the most sense, and which may not pan out as expected? Analyzing the biggest transactions of NFL's free agency.

New on SI: Report: DeSean Jackson Wants Return to Eagles as Buccaneers Search for Trade Partner

DeSean Jackson played the first six years of his career in Philadelphia after the Eagles drafted him in the second round in 2008.

New on SI: The Best Landing Spots For 2019's Free-Agent Quarterbacks

A look at the quarterback market heading into free agency in 2019, with best fits for six signal-callers.

New on SI: NFL Free Agency 2019: Tracking Every Team’s Signings and Moves

Who will be playing in a new city next season? Keep up with the latest NFL free agency signings and moves.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Buccaneers Shopping WR DeSean Jackson

Get the latest scoops, news and rumors as NFL teams prepare for the draft and free agency.

New on SI: With NFL Free Agency Approaching, Antonio Brown and Eric Weddle Are on the Move

What’s sure to be a busy week kicks off with Antonio Brown landing in Oakland, Eric Weddle signing with the Rams and plenty of smaller moves in between. Here we comb through AB’s move—the biggest of 2019 so far, break down a complete minute-by-minute of how Weddle’s deal with Los Angeles came together, analyze why the Chiefs would consider trading Dee Ford and much more.

dimanche 10 mars 2019

New on SI: Watch: Steelers Fan Is Unsure How to Feel Following Antonio Brown's Trade to Raiders

You have to appreciate this honesty.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Antonio Brown to Count for $21.12M Against Steelers' Cap in 2019

Get the latest scoops, news and rumors as NFL teams prepare for the draft and free agency.

New on SI: How Antonio Brown’s Trade to the Raiders Unfolded

After the negotiations with the Bills fell apart, the Steelers’ market to trade Brown was down to three teams—one of which was the Raiders. But even this deal almost didn’t make it.

New on SI: Bears, Vikings Could Find Solution to Kicking Game in Stephen Gostkowski

Stephen Gostkowski is sure to demand attention on the open market, but where will the four-time Pro Bowler land?

New on SI: Derek Carr, JuJu Smith-Schuster and More React to Antonio Brown Trade on Twitter

The social mediasphere reacted as the Raiders completed a trade for All-Pro wideout Antonio Brown.

New on SI: Antonio Brown Forced His Way Out of Pittsburgh Like Only a Star Can

Once Antonio Brown decided he wanted out of Pittsburgh, he used his leverage in an unsavory manner that broke NFL norms—yet he emerged on top, landing in Oakland with a restructured contract.

New on SI: Antonio Brown Trade Creates More Questions for Jon Gruden, Mercurial Raiders

Last season, Jon Gruden thought his roster was so bad that he traded away two 20-something building blocks in Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper. Now he’s adding Antonio Brown, a 31-year-old receiver, to the mix.

New on SI: How Good Does Antonio Brown Make the Raiders?

Brown figures to age well over the next three years. The question is, how far can he carry an offense loaded with question marks and far less talented than the one he just left.

samedi 9 mars 2019

New on SI: How Antonio Brown's Fantasy Value Will Be Impacted by Trade to Raiders

With a drop-off in quarterback play and surrounding offensive talent, Antonio Brown’s fantasy value will be the lowest it has been since the start of the 2013 season.

New on SI: Report: Steelers Verbally Agree to Trade Antonio Brown to Raiders

Brown leads all NFL receivers in receptions and touchdowns since 2013. 

New on SI: Congratulations on Being Named a ‘Franchise Player’! Enjoy Your Kick in the Metaphorical Privates!

The inappropriately named ‘honor’ continues to make a farce out of NFL free agency.

New on SI: Report: Cowboys LB Sean Lee Agrees to Restructured Deal to Remain With Dallas

Lee will earn $3.5 million in 2019.

New on SI: Report: RB Carlos Hyde Agrees to One-Year Deal with Chiefs

Hyde was released by Jacksonville on Friday, prompting his visit to Kansas City on Saturday.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Former Jaguars RB Carlos Hyde to Visit with Chiefs

Get the latest scoops, news and rumors as NFL teams prepare for the draft and free agency.

vendredi 8 mars 2019

New on SI: Broncos Propose Alternative to Onside Kick, Chiefs Propose NFL Overtime Rules Overhaul

The seven other proposals to be reviewed by the committee address expanding replay review.

New on SI: Report: Martellus Bennett Interested in Ending Retirement to Join Brother Michael on Patriots

Bennett is reportedly considering the move after his brother, Michael, was traded to his former team, the Patriots.

New on SI: Report: Rams to Sign Safety Eric Weddle to Two-Year Contract

Weddle was cut by the Ravens on Tuesday after three seasons in Baltimore. 

New on SI: After the Failed Trade With the Bills, Where Do Antonio Brown and the Steelers Go From Here?

Antonio Brown has made clear that he wants out of Pittsburgh, but what teams fit his requirements to make a deal?

New on SI: Trading Kevin Zeitler for Olivier Vernon Adds to Browns Stacked Roster and Sheds Unneeded Talent

On the surface, the Giants trading Olivier Vernon to the Browns for Kevin Zeitler seems to benefit both sides. But look a little closer, and you'll realize how New York needed this trade so much more than Cleveland.

New on SI: NFL Roster Cuts 2019: Most Notable Players Released This Offseason

Keep track of the big names heading to free agency this offseason. 

New on SI: Why the NBA Does Free Agency Better Than the NFL—And What the NFL Can Do About It

The NFL’s new league year begins at 4 p.m. on March 13 ... and we’ll probably know every top free agent’s new team by 4:15 p.m. that same day. What does the league need to do to add more excitement in its free agency, like the NBA?

New on SI: Olivier Vernon For Kevin Zeitler Trade is Win-Win For Browns and Giants

The Giants bolster their offensive line and ship out an expensive contract, while the Browns take on a one-year rental.

New on SI: Opening Lines, Totals for Every Alliance of American Football Week 5 Game

Will the undefeated Apollos cover the spread against the Iron? 

New on SI: Why Antonio Brown's Trade to the Bills Fell Through

The Steelers’ efforts to move Antonio Brown are growing more and more complicated—and not just because the star wide receiver wants to be the highest paid at his position.

New on SI: Report: Giants Trading LB Olivier Vernon to Browns

The Giants will receive guard Kevin Zeitler in return for Olivier Vernon. 

New on SI: Report: Eagles Will Likely Trade or Release DE Michael Bennett

The Eagles might part ways with Michael Bennett, who is set to make $7.2 million in 2019. 

New on SI: Report: Founder of Spa Where Kraft Was Charged Attended Trump's Super Bowl Party

Patriots owner Robert Kraft was charged on two counts of soliciting prostiution at a Florida massage parlor.

New on SI: NFL Free Agency Matchmaker: Picking Homes For the Top 10 Players

Finding the perfect homes for the top 10 free agents hitting the market.

New on SI: Cap Casualties: Veterans Who Might Get Cut Ahead of NFL Free Agency

NFL teams will be making cap space in the coming days as the new league year approaches. Which veteran players might find themselves on the market?

New on SI: NFL Free Agency 2019 Rankings and Tracker: Impact Players at Every Position

A look at the top players available as NFL free agency gets underway.

New on SI: Steelers WR Antonio Brown Not Being Traded To Bills

Bills GM Brandon Beane ended speculation on Antonio Brown trade saying team has moved on and will now focus on free agency. 

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Steelers Reaching Deal With Bills for Antonio Brown 'Unlikely'

Get the latest scoops, news and rumors as NFL teams prepare for the draft and free agency.

jeudi 7 mars 2019

New on SI: After Antonio Brown's Potential Trade Destination Was Reported, the Jokes Started Flying in

The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly close to a deal with the Buffalo Bills involving the All-Pro wide receiver.

New on SI: Report: Steelers Nearing Deal to Send Antonio Brown to Bills

Brown was named to four All-Pro teams and seven Pro Bowls during his nine-year career in Pittsburgh.

New on SI: Former Cowboys DE David Irving Quits Football While Smoking Weed on Instagram Live

David Irving was suspended indefinitely last week for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

New on SI: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Grading Washington's Trade for Case Keenum

The move may not draw much excitement from the fan base, but in Case Keenum Washington gets a quarterback that has been to the NFC Championship and can at times play above replacement level. 

New on SI: Report: Broncos, Redskins Agree on Case Keenum Trade

Keenum signed a two-year, $36 million deal with the Broncos ahead of the 2018 season.

New on SI: ‘I Am So Lucky’: Pat McAfee’s Path to the NFL Was as Unlikely as What Happened Next

Former Colts punter Pat McAfee, on behalf of Natural Light Beer, reflected on his football career, journalism exploits and WWE gig.

New on SI: Making the Case for Josh Rosen

Rumors are flying about the Cardinals possibly trading QB Josh Rosen and drafting Kyler Murray No. 1 overall in the NFL draft. Here’s why landing Rosen would be a huge coup for many teams—particularly Washington.

New on SI: Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Required to be in Court for Florida Arraignment

Patriots owner Robert Kraft is scheduled to be arraigned on charges of soliciting prostitution on March 28.

New on SI: Antonio Brown Trade Rumors: Raiders Favored to Land Steelers Wide Receiver

Brown is looking for a new home after nine seasons with the Steelers.

New on SI: The Under-the-Radar Free Agents Who Are About to Cash In Big

Unheralded players like Chargers WR Tyrell Williams—productive, loaded with potential—are set to cash in big when the FA market opens.

New on SI: Pat Shurmur Scouted One QB at the Combine He Knows Quite Well: Vanderbilt’s Kyle Shurmur

After 20 NFL combines, Giants coach Pat Shurmur came across a QB prospect he's scouted his whole life: His son, Kyle Shurmur. The Vanderbilt QB just wanted to prove he belonged.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Multiple Teams Asked About Josh Rosen's Availability

Get the latest scoops, news and rumors as NFL teams prepare for the draft and free agency.

mercredi 6 mars 2019

New on SI: Lincoln Riley Defends Kyler Murray Against Criticism, Says QB Was a 'Tremendous Leader'

Former NFL general manager Charley Casserly said Murray fared poorly during interviews at the NFL combine.

New on SI: Report: Bears Intend to Sign Former Pittsburgh Kicker Chris Blewitt

The Bears have been on the lookout for a new kicker after Cody Parkey's double doink in the NFC Wild Card game. 

New on SI: Report: Multiple Teams Inquired About Cardinals QB Josh Rosen's Availability at Combine

The Cardinals reported interest in Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray has sparked questions about Rosen's future with the franchise.

New on SI: Former Packers FB John Kuhn to Retire With Team After 12 NFL Seasons

Kuhn was selected to three Pro Bowls during his time in Green Bay.

New on SI: Why the Ravens Parted Ways With Weddle, and Where He Could Land Next

With a loaded safety market, Baltimore will try their hand at finding a longer-term solution. Who could they target? And where could Weddle play in 2019?

New on SI: Anthony Barr’s Versatility Will Help Him Fit in With Nearly Any Defense

Anthony Barr is an every-down linebacker who can deftly switch between coverage and rushing the passer—but is that worth top dollar from needy teams?

New on SI: Antonio Brown Trade Rumors: Race for Steelers' WR Has Been Narrowed to One Team

Brown is looking for a new home after nine seasons with the Steelers.

New on SI: ’The Wilder Project’ Is Back for Season Two With Jeff Fisher and Kay Adams

In the first episode of this season on ‘The Wilder Project,’ Charlotte Wilder learns what Fisher has been up to since he was fired by the Rams during the 2016 season—and she learns how to fly fish.

New on SI: Josh Rosen’s NFL Future Depends on Him

The 2018 first-rounder needs to ask himself why the Cardinals might want to move on—and whether a trade could be the best thing for him.

New on SI: NFL Draft Big Board: The Post-Combine Top 100

We continue to refine our Big Board after some new intel and insights from combine week.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Three New Teams Enter Antonio Brown Sweepstakes

Get the latest scoops, news and rumors as NFL teams prepare for the draft and free agency.

mardi 5 mars 2019

New on SI: Man Named 'Eric Weddle' Confused on Twitter for Recently Released Ravens Safety

NFL fans responded to the safety's release on Twitter but didn't realize they found the wrong 'Eric Weddle.'

New on SI: Report: Bruce Arians Plans to Create Full-Time Coaching Position Designated for a Woman

Arians believes the coaching pool is deep enough to warrant the new role.

New on SI: Six Players Receive Franchise Tags, What Happens Next?

The franchise tag deadline has come and gone. What were the surprises and what's next?

New on SI: The Case Against the NFL Combine’s 40-Yard Dash

The 40-yard dash at the NFL combine is like the SATs—a test that’s important in the moment but rarely referenced after the fact. Here are 11 ways to improve the drill.

New on SI: Adam Jones Allegedly Told Cops 'Suck My D---' During February Arrest

Jones reportedly cussed out officers, hulring profanities at several cops during a February arrest.

New on SI: D.K. Metcalf, N'Keal Harry and an Overlooked Wide Receiver Class Emerges

A pass-happy NFL is awfully happy with how the wide receiver draft class is shaping up, from D.K. Metcalf’s headlining combine performance to the quiet emergence of second-tier stars like N’Keal Harry. And it was a rough combine week for free agent wideouts hoping to get paid.

New on SI: Leonard Fournette Invites Wrongfully Arrested Florida Kid to Jaguars Game

Leonard Fournette has invited a Florida kid to a Jaguars game after he was wrongfully arrested for refusing to stand for Pledge of Allegiance. 

New on SI: Quinnen Williams Only Ate Four Oreos Before Running the 40-Yard Dash at Combine

Need to run a record-breaking 40? Eat some Oreos. 

New on SI: The Phony Numbers in NFL Free Agency

Your regular reminder that the big contract numbers trotted out during NFL free agency—unlike MLB—are far from the real thing. 

New on SI: Off-Field Winners and Losers From the NFL Combine

Enough about the performance on the field. Here were the players, teams and overall concepts that won or lost at the combine.

New on SI: Marc Trestman Named XFL's Tampa Bay Coach, General Manager

Remember Marc Trestman? Well the XFL just hired him as its newest coach. 

New on SI: At the Combine, Apparel Brands Go Above and Beyond to Impress the Soon-to-Be NFL Rookies

Off the field and in the depths of various downtown Indianapolis hotels, another aspect of the combine takes place—apparel brands fighting for the attention of NFL draft prospects.

New on SI: Kellen Winslow II Accused of Lewd Conduct While on Bail, Sent Back to Jail

Winslow was reportedly accused of touching himself in front of a 77-year-old woman in a Carlsbad gym in February. 

New on SI: Kyler as the No. 1 Pick, the Rosen Trade Market, and D.K. Metcalf’s Literally Impossible Body Fat

Plus, the likely advent of a primetime combine, the potential of ‘sky judge,’ the helmet-lowering rule, the future of women in coaching and more news and notes from NFL combine week.

New on SI: The Real Risers of the NFL Combine

At the NFL combine, players more often confirm what teams already know, instead of changing minds. Senior Bowl scouting director Jim Nagy shares his thoughts on the prospects who performed as expected.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Cowboys, DeMarcus Lawrence Not Close On Deal

Get the latest scoops, news and rumors as NFL teams prepare for the draft and free agency.

lundi 4 mars 2019

New on SI: Franchise Tag Weakens Free Agent Pool, Little Interest in Antonio Brown, More NFL News

Also, who impressed in their combine interviews, why two linebackers aren't getting the franchise tag and which defensive backs impressed in their combine workouts.

New on SI: Cowboys Place Franchise Tag on DeMarcus Lawrence

The Cowboys announced Monday that they franchise tagged defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence for the second year in a row

New on SI: Nick Foles Is This Season’s Top QB Free Agent, But He Comes With Plenty of Risk

Nick Foles is the best quarterback available on the market this season, but he comes with questions—notably, is his up-and-down career trajectory a product of his coaching or of his game?

New on SI: Report: Steelers Have Enough Interest in Antonio Brown to Trade Him by March 17

Antonio Brown is due to a $2.5 million roster bonus on March 17.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Are the Jets Favored to Sign Le'Veon Bell?

Get the latest scoops, news and rumors as NFL teams prepare for the draft and free agency.

New on SI: Mercedes-Benz Stadium Goes Cashless, Slashes Concession Prices Again

No cash accepted for tickets, concessions at Atlanta's Mercedes Benz Stadium.

New on SI: NFL Draft Prospect Kris Boyd Says Team At Combine Asked If He Had Two Testicles

NFL combine interview questions get weirder as prospect is reportedly asked if he has two testicles. 

dimanche 3 mars 2019

New on SI: Dwayne Haskins (Re)Introduces Himself

As Kyler Murray Mania continued to swirl, Ohio State’s Dwayne Haskins—under the watchful gaze of his Buckeyes coach—did all the right things at the combine to show NFL teams why he’s the most pro-ready QB, and maybe safest bet, in the 2019 draft. Plus, the latest on Antonio Brown, Nick Foles, draft prospects who helped (and hurt) themselves over the past week, and more. 

New on SI: Report: Ohio State CB Kendall Sheffield Suffers Possible Torn Pec at Combine

Ohio State cornerback Kendall Sheffield suffered a possible torn pec at the NFL Combine on Sunday while bench-pressing.

New on SI: Watch: Saints Fans Are Still Angry as 'Robbin' Refs' Take Over Mardi Gras Parade

How's New Orleans? Still very angry.

New on SI: Amid Kyler Murray-to-Cardinals Rumors at NFL Combine, Nick Bosa Pleads Case for Top Pick

Nick Bosa returned from injury at the 2019 NFL Combine to learn that he not only has competition for the No. 1 pick, but also for being the first defensive player off the board.

New on SI: Steve Smith Says He Won't Come Out of Retirement Like Jason Witten Because 'I'm Actually Good on TV'

Steve Smith has never shied away from sharing his thoughts.

New on SI: Report: Quaterback Nick Foles Expected to Sign With Jaguars

The Eagles announced last week that they were not going to use the franchise tag on Foles.

New on SI: Watch: Montez Sweat Tops Odell Beckham, Sets DL Record for 40-Yard Dash

At 6-foot-6 and weighing 260 pounds, Montez Sweat's unofficial 40 time is mind-boggling.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Cowboys, DeMarcus Lawrence 'Not Close' to New Deal

Get the latest scoops, news and rumors as NFL teams prepare for the draft and free agency.

New on SI: Report: Dexter Lawrence Suffers Apparent Leg Injury During 40-Yard Dash at NFL Combine

Lawrence appeared to sustain a left quad injury during his lone 40-yard dash run.

samedi 2 mars 2019

New on SI: At the NFL Combine: Kyler Murray Remains Talk of Indy Despite Sitting Out Drills

Kyler Murray won't run the 40-yard dash and participate in throwing drills until Oklahoma's Pro Day, but that didn't stop the buzz that the Cardinals may select the QB with the first pick. 

New on SI: Larry Fitzgerald on Antonio Brown: He Doesn't 'Understand How Good He Has It'

Fitzgerald says Brown is fortunate to play with "an all-time quarterback" like Ben Roethlisberger.

New on SI: Jason Kelce Went to UPS Store to Sign Eagles Contract Extension

Kelce's wife said he didn't have a scanner or printer in his house. 

New on SI: Report: Kyler Murray Expected to Go First Overall to Cardinals in 2019 NFL Draft

The former Oklahoma QB reportedly met with representatives from the Cardinals on Friday.

New on SI: Antonio Brown Takes No Blame for Fallout With Steelers

Brown said he believes the Steelers will trade him because it's "what's good for their business."

New on SI: Report: Rams RB Todd Gurley Diagnosed with Arthritis in Knee

The status of Gurley's knee has been in question since the running back missed the Rams' last two regular-season games.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Raiders, Redskins, Titans Among Teams Interested in Steelers' Antonio Brown

Get the latest scoops, news and rumors as NFL teams prepare for the draft and free agency.

vendredi 1 mars 2019

New on SI: Antonio Brown Discusses Relationship with Steelers After Tumultuous 2018 Season

Brown discussed his strained relationship with the Steelers and what transpired in 2018 in the latest episode of LeBron James's "The Shop" on HBO.

New on SI: Donald Trump Allegedly Falsified Finance Records in Buffalo Bills Bid. Could President Face Legal Action?

Could President Donald Trump face legal consquences for allegedly falsifying financial documents in his failed attempt to own the Buffalo Bills in 2014?

New on SI: NFL, NFLPA Agree on 2019 Salary Cap Set at $188.2 Million

2019's salary cap is $11 million higher than 2018.

New on SI: Report: Cowboys DE David Irving Suspended Indefinitely for Substance Abuse Violation

Irving was reportedly suspended indefinitely for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

New on SI: At the NFL Combine: Dwayne Haskins on His Giants Dream Team

The Ohio State QB addressed his ‘dream spot’ at home in New Jersey and had no shortage of confidence when meeting the media. Plus, notes on D.K. Metcalf’s latest combine feats, an edge rusher on the rise, some very fast punters and much more.

New on SI: NFL Reports 35% Drop in Concussions on Kickoffs During 2018 Season

Only 13 players suffered concussions on kickoffs in 2018 compared to 20 in 2017.

New on SI: AAF Waiting to See if Johnny Manziel Is 'Clean and Clear' to Play

The AAF is trying to find out why the Canadian Football League terminated Manziel's contract.

New on SI: Chiefs GM: Andy Reid Pushing For Overtime Reform, Guaranteed Possession For Each Team

In January's AFC Championship, the Patriots beat the Chiefs after scoring a touchdown on their first possession of overtime. 

New on SI: Bryce Harper Makes Philadelphia Recruiting Pitch to Le’Veon Bell Over Instagram DM

Bryce Harper wants Le'Veon Bell to help bring more championships to Philadelphia.

New on SI: The Fastest 40-Yard Dash Times (So Far) at the 2019 NFL Combine

Keep track of the fastest times coming out of this year's combine.

New on SI: Tyree Jackson Has the Height, But Can He Elevate His Game to Succeed in the NFL?

Tyree Jackson, who measured at 6' 7" at the combine on Thursday—a huge leap from his 5' 9" stature as a high school freshman—is admittedly a work in progress, but the QB prospect from Buffalo is excited knowing that he has plenty of room to improve and refine. 

New on SI: Report: Giants Considering Trading Linebacker Olivier Vernon

Olivier Vernon reached his first Pro Bowl in seven seasons in 2018, but the Giants are reportedly considering a trade. 

New on SI: Report: Patriots Character Coach Jack Easterby Leaves Organization After Six Seasons

Easterby was reportedly uncomfortable with charges against owner Robert Kraft for solicitation of prostitution.

New on SI: New York Man Faked Being Abducted, Robbed to Avoid Super Bowl Payouts

A New York man told police two men robbed him and left him tied up in his truck.

New on SI: Report: Ravens RB Alex Collins Arrested Following Car Crash Near Team Facility

Ravens RB Alex Collins was reportedly arrested Friday morning following a car crash near the team's facility.

New on SI: Cowboys' Jason Garrett: 'No Doubt' TE Jason Witten Can Still Play

Witten announced he was coming out of retirement to rejoin the Cowboys on Thursday.

New on SI: What Did Kyler Murray Have to Gain From Participating in NFL Combine Throwing Drills?

Some are questioning Kyler Murray’s decision to not participate in any on-field throwing drills at the NFL combine. Our counterpoint: what did the Heisman Trophy winner have to gain?

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Panthers Not Pursuing Free Agent QB, Despite Cam Newton Injury

Get the latest scoops, news and rumors as NFL teams prepare for the draft and free agency.