mardi 30 avril 2019

New on SI: Report: Jamaal Charles Signing One-Day Contract to Retire With Chiefs

Charles is the Chiefs’ franchise leading rusher with 7,260 yards in over nine years with the club.

New on SI: Corey Ballentine’s Father Rips Mike Francesa After Host Says Shooting a Bad Look for Giants

"This is the kid that that guy wished he had as his son," Corey Ballentine’s dad said of radio host Mike Francesa.

New on SI: Frank Caliendo Pranked Cardinals GM Steve Keim Before NFL Draft, Impersonated Jon Gruden

Keim believed he made "three of four trades with the Raiders" before calling Oakland general manager Mike Mayock. 

New on SI: Cardinals' Mismanagement of QB Position Led to Great Value for Dolphins in Josh Rosen Deal

The Cardinals are heavily invested in QBs no longer on their roster, and the Dolphins are the ones taking advantage.

New on SI: Baltimore Colts Hall of Famer Gino Marchetti Dies at Age 93

Marchetti led the Colts to two NFL championships in the 1950's.

New on SI: He Was ‘Prospect X,’ the Draft’s Deepest Sleeper

And now, he has an NFL home. The reveal of our mystery draft prospect...

New on SI: For the Cardinals, It’s All About Capitalizing on Kyler Murray While He’s Still Affordable

Why use a high draft pick on yet another young quarterback? For Kliff Kingsbury and the Arizona Cardinals (and the rest of the NFL), it’s the most cap-effective way to build—and win.

New on SI: Who Will Win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year?

In a draft with relatively few offensive skill position players in the first round, could a surprise player take home the award?

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Free Agent Ezekiel Ansah Meets With Seahawks

Keep up with the latest rumors around the NFL.

lundi 29 avril 2019

New on SI: NFL Needs to Change a System That Reduces Risk for Teams to Take on a Troubled Player

The Chiefs got an early-round talent in Tyreek Hill at a late-round price precisely because of his violent history. Teams currently face a lower risk landing a troubled, but talented player, and Roger Goodell needs to find a way to fix this problem. 

New on SI: Why Teams Should Be Nervous About Stidham and Patriots, the Steal of the Browns’ Draft, More Notes

Also, why the Jets took a chance on a few red-flag players, why the Colts focused on speed and character this draft and more remaining notes from an eventful NFL draft weekend.

New on SI: If Doug Baldwin Retires...

Why the Seahawks would have a difficult time replacing the uniquely talented veteran receiver.

New on SI: Josh Rosen On Potential Battle with Kyler Murray: 'I’ll Just Beat Him Out and Kyler Can Be the Backup'

“If that’s [the Cardinals'] position, then I’ll just beat him out and Kyler can be the backup.”

New on SI: George R.R. Martin Has Questions About the Giants Drafting Daniel Jones

“Dwayne Haskins was right there,” Martin wrote. “Why not him?”

New on SI: Vegas Sportsbook Says Browns Will Miss Playoffs

The Browns haven't made the playoffs since 2002.

New on SI: 2020 NFL Mock Draft: Justin Herbert, Jake Fromm and Tua Tagovailoa in the Way-Too-Early Top 10

We know it's early, but we couldn't resist offering a preview of what the first round could look like next spring.

New on SI: Kyler Murray, David Montgomery, Josh Jacobs Expected to Make a Fantasy Football Impact in 2019

It’s never too early to start thinking about fantasy football, so here are the five rookies (plus a few extras) who we can expect to make an impact in leagues in 2019.

New on SI: Josh Rosen on the Cardinals, the Dolphins and the Draft Trade that Shook the NFL

Inside the Cardinals-Dolphins trade maneuvering, and how the enigmatic QB has handled one of the strangest draft experiences in memory.

New on SI: NFL Draft In Nashville Sets Viewership, Attendance Records

NFL says more than 600,000 people attended draft in Nashville.

dimanche 28 avril 2019

New on SI: Draft Wrapup: Dave Gettleman Defends the Giants’ Daniel Jones Pick

Why Dave Gettleman took Duke QB Daniel Jones at 6—and why he’s confident it was the right move for the Giants. A complete 2019 draft wrapup.

New on SI: Report: NFL Could Place Tyreek Hill on Commissioner Exempt List This Week

The NFL might place Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill on the Commissioner's Exempt List as early as this week.

New on SI: Sebastian Janikowski Retires After 19 Seasons: 'It Was a Good Run'

Kicker Sebastian Janikowski is retiring after 19 seasons in the NFL.

New on SI: Giants Sixth-Round Pick Corey Ballentine Injured in Shooting Incident

Ballantine's former teammate, Dwane Simmons, was killed in the shooting.

New on SI: Watch: Josh Rosen Thanks Cardinals, Offers Kyler Murray Apartment in Post-Trade Video

Josh Rosen posted a classy video on Saturday after the Cardinals jettisoned him to the Dolphins.

New on SI: Panthers, Texans Among Five Most Intriguing Teams After 2019 NFL Draft

All 32 teams improved via the league's annual player selection meeting, but only a handful departed Nashville more compelling than the rest.

New on SI: Winners and Losers of the 2019 NFL Draft

Which teams executed a clear strategy and filled needs at the 2019 NFL draft, and who made some seemingly questionable picks? Winners and losers of the 2019 NFL draft weekend.

New on SI: Dolphins Take on Rosen Minus Any Risk, Giants Fans Don’t Wear ‘Woe Is Me’ Well, Why Did We Watch the NFL Combine?

Plus, the Raiders’ unfilled need, Cardinals GM Steve Keim on the brink, Nick Bosa’s social media stupidity, and, well, the merciful end of draft season.

samedi 27 avril 2019

New on SI: Patriots Get a Non-Lefty Punter, Why Gettleman Couldn’t Wait on Daniel Jones, More NFL Draft Notes

Also, Christion Abercrombie’s connection with D’Andre Walker, the Ravens’ plans for QB Trace McSorley, what Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock were doing on Jan. 7, 2019 and more from Day 3 of the NFL draft.

New on SI: Dolphins' Coach Brian Flores Says Josh Rosen Will Have to Compete for Starting Job

The Cardinals traded Rosen to the Dolphins on Friday after drafting Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray.

New on SI: NFL Draft 2019 Grades: Analyzing NFC Teams’ Picks

Which teams had successful NFL drafts, and who could be struggling next season? Handing out grades for every NFC team’s draft.

New on SI: Cardinals Draft UCLA's Caleb Wilson as 2019's 'Mr. Irrelevant'

Arizona selected UCLA TE Caleb Wilson with the final pick of the 2019 NFL draft.

New on SI: Undrafted Free Agent Tracker 2019: Who Signed Where?

Find out where all the undrafted free agents have signed.

New on SI: Chiefs Chairman Says Team Will Make the 'Right Decision' Regarding Tyreek Hill

A disturbing audio clip released by KCTV5 on Thursday night captures Hill talking about potential abuse of his three-year-old son.

New on SI: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Drafted a Kicker … Again

It's deja vu all over again.

New on SI: Patriots Draft Potential Tom Brady Successor in Auburn's Jarrett Stidham

Stidham was selected by New England in the fourth round on Saturday.

New on SI: Cleveland Second-Round Pick Greedy Williams: Browns 'Are Going to the Super Bowl This Year'

The Browns surrendered their 49th pick along with a 2019 fifth-rounder to get Williams.

New on SI: Texans TE Ryan Griffin Charged for Drunkenly Punching Hotel Window

Police say the 29-year-old tight end was physically arrested for his own safety.

New on SI: Trump Congratulates Nick Bosa, Encourages the 49ers' Pick to 'Stay True to Yourself'

Bosa has previously shared his support of the President in several social media posts which have since been deleted.

vendredi 26 avril 2019

New on SI: Best Players Still Available for Day 3 of 2019 NFL Draft

Every year, talented players fall to the final day of the draft, and this year is no different. Here are five players that could end up being steals.

New on SI: Watch: Pete Carroll Joins D.K. MetCalf Shirtless During Seahawks Draft Interview

Carroll and the Seahawks selected Metcalf with the No. 64 pick in the 2019 NFL draft. 

New on SI: After Sliding into the Second Round, Drew Lock Is Ready to Prove Himself With the Broncos

The former Missouri QB felt good about the possibility of being drafted by Denver, but he just wasn’t sure when. Turns out, the team traded up to make sure he became a Bronco.

New on SI: Watch: Former Colts Punter Pat McAfee Mocks Titans Fans at NFL Draft

McAfee served as the Colts' punter for eight seasons from 2009-16. 

New on SI: Chiefs Draft Pick Mecole Hardman Discusses Homophobic Tweets: 'That’s Not Who I Am'

Hardman posted a series of homophobic tweets from 2012-16. 

New on SI: Cardinals Suckered Themselves in How They Handled Process of Trading Josh Rosen

It can’t be understated how poorly Arizona handled the situation regarding Josh Rosen, and it cost the team a decent return for the former top-10 pick. 

New on SI: Report: Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin May Retire From NFL Due to Multiple Injuries

Baldwin has tallied 493 receptions and 49 touchdowns in eight seasons with the Seahawks. 

New on SI: After Falling Through First Round, D.K. Metcalf Brings Rare Athleticism to the Seahawks

Many believed Metcalf could've gone in Round 1, making him a high-value choice for the Seahawks. 

New on SI: Cardinals Trade Josh Rosen to Dolphins

The Cardinals jettisoned Rosen just one season after selecting him with the No. 10 pick in the 2018 NFL draft.

New on SI: Watch: Odell Beckham Jr. Celebrates Browns Selecting Fellow LSU Alum Greedy Williams

Williams tallied eight interceptions in two seasons at LSU. 

New on SI: Nick Bosa Said Calling Colin Kaepernick a 'Clown' Was a 'Bad Decision'

During his time at Ohio State, Bosa called the former 49ers QB a "clown."

New on SI: Watch: Former Colts Receiver Reggie Wayne Taunts Titans Fans at NFL Draft

Wayne and the Colts went 18–6 in his 24 career games against the Titans.

New on SI: After Slipping From First Round, Drew Lock Could be Second-Round Steal for Broncos

Lock finished the 2018 season with 3,498 yards and 28 touchdowns.

New on SI: Four Things to Know About New Jaguars Tackle Jawaan Taylor, Who Slipped Out of the First Round

The Jaguars were linked to Taylor as their potential first-round pick, but they selected Kentucky's Josh Allen instead.

New on SI: Steve Smith Criticizes Josh Rosen After Kyler Murray Pick: 'You Are Replaceable'

Rosen unfollowed the Cardinals on all social media channels during Thursday's NFL draft. 

New on SI: Twitter is Rightfully Furious With Bills RB LeSean McCoy For Spoiling the Ending to Avengers

Because SI cares about you more than LeSean McCoy does, there are no spoilers in this post.

New on SI: Andy Reid Says Criminal Investigation Into Tyreek Hill Has Been Reopened

The decision comes after an audio clip was released on Thursday that included Hill and his fiancee discussing their son's broken arm.

New on SI: NFL Draft 2019 Grades: Analysis of Every Pick in Rounds 2-3

The second and third rounds of the 2019 NFL draft kick off shortly. Follow along as we provide instant analysis and grades for every pick.

New on SI: News, Rumors and Buzz I’m Hearing Ahead of the NFL Draft’s Second and Third Rounds

Day 2 of the 2019 NFL draft is about to kick off, so here’s a few pieces of intel and information about what’s to come in the second and third rounds.

New on SI: Mike Francesa Says Eli Manning Canceled His Weekly Spot on WFAN

The Giants drafted quarterback Daniel Jones in this year's first round of the draft.

New on SI: In Dwayne Haskins, the Redskins Are Getting a Quarterback and a Brand

A 300-person draft party, a marketing website, logo tattoos: In the NFL in 2019, the franchise QB is a franchise in his own right. 

New on SI: 'Madden 20' Includes New Career Mode So You Can Play as College QBs

Madden NFL 20 includes a new feature called "Face of the Franchise: QB1" that allows gamers to follow QBs from college to the NFL.

New on SI: Nashville Is Full of Irate Bachelorette Parties Because of the NFL Draft

You should have done a little more research.

New on SI: Brian Banks's Life Story Adapted to Film Starring Aldis Hodge, Greg Kinnear

Banks was wrongly convicted and imprisoned for rape before signing with the Atlanta Falcons in 2013.

New on SI: Navigating the NFL Draft's Highs and Lows With an Agent

The latest Weekend Read documents the journeys of an agent at the 2014 NFL Draft and digs up an old draft photo of Peyton Manning.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Cardinals Receive Offers For Josh Rosen, Still Weighing Options

Keep up with the latest rumors ahead of the 2019 NFL draft.

New on SI: Report: Kyler Murray's Contract To Protect Cardinals In Case Of Baseball Return

Kyler Murray's agent, Cardinals are reportedly satisfied on contract language protecting the team should Heisman winner return to playing baseball.

New on SI: The First Round of the NFL Draft Is Finished! Here’s What You Might Have Missed

From crazy outfits to Roger Goodell hugs gone wrong, here’s a taste of the action from the draft’s first round.

New on SI: Sources: Cardinals' First-Round Price, Late Trade Talks Doomed Potential Josh Rosen Deals

The Cardinals started shopping Josh Rosen right before the draft, but no suitors offered a first-round pick.

New on SI: Day 2 NFL Mock Draft: Where Will Drew Lock, DK Metcalf and Will Grier Land?

Who will come off the board in Rounds 2 and 3? We're projecting four quarterbacks, five running backs and a whole lot of big names...

New on SI: By Drafting Daniel Jones, the Giants Are Building for the Future With a Foot Stuck in the Past

Drafting Daniel Jones represents the easy, comfortable, familar path to the future for the Giants—but is going down that path the right call?

jeudi 25 avril 2019

New on SI: Kyler Murray: First Overall, After All. (Now, About Josh Rosen ... )

Speculation over: The Cardinals made the Oklahoma QB the No. 1 pick in the 2019 draft. Now they’ve to to figure out what to do with last year’s first-round QB. 

New on SI: Giants GM Says Team Could Follow 'Green Bay Model,' Sit Daniel Jones for Three Years

Dave Gettleman said the goal is for Eli Manning to be the Giants starting quarterback next season even though they took Daniel Jones with the No. 6 pick.

New on SI: Biggest Steals, Reaches From First Round of 2019 NFL Draft

Based on how people around the league have evaluated draft prospects in the weeks and months leading up to the draft, a few selections stood out as high- and low-value picks relative to where they were taken on Thursday night.

New on SI: Chiefs Suspend Tyreek Hill After Release of Disturbing Audio Recording

Tyreek Hill is being investigated over child abuse allegations.

New on SI: Drew Lock, D.K. Metcalf Among Five Players Left in Green Room After First Round of the 2019 NFL Draft

Five of the 22 top prospects invited by the NFL to the first round of this year's draft were left in the green room at the end of the night.

New on SI: Marquise Brown's Diamond Chain of Himself Shows He's Ready for the NFL

Former Oklahoma wide receiver Marquise Brown was picked by the Ravens in the 2019 draft, but his chain is what's most important about this night.

New on SI: Titans Draft Mississippi State DT Jeffery Simmons with No. 19 Pick

Simmons was not invited to the NFL scouting combine this year due to past violence issues but was still taken in the first round.

New on SI: Robert Griffin III Shares Thoughts on Redskins Drafting QB Dwayne Haskins

Washington selected Griffin with the No. 2 pick in 2012, but he was out of town by 2016.

New on SI: Ohio State QB Dwayne Haskins Drafted by Washington Redskins

Haskins was taken with the No. 15 overall selection.

New on SI: How the Audio Recording of Tyreek Hill Alters His Legal Standing, NFL Future

One day after the Johnson County District Attorney announced that neither Tyreek Hill nor his fiancée Crystal Espinal will face criminal charges, the release of an audio recording could dramatically change how the law and the NFL respond to the controversy surrounding injuries sustained by their three-year-old son.

New on SI: Watch: Dwayne Haskins Appears Unbothered the Giants Selected QB Daniel Jones

The Ohio State quarterback was projected to go high in the draft, and many expected the Giants to take him instead of Duke's Daniel Jones.

New on SI: Who Is Former Mississippi State Defensive Tackle Jeffery Simmons?

Jeffery Simmons played three seasons at Mississippi State before entering the 2019 NFL draft.

New on SI: Watch: Rashan Gary Breaks Down in Tears After Getting Drafted by the Packers

The Michigan product couldn't contain his emotions at the 2019 NFL draft.

New on SI: Ed Oliver Drafted by Buffalo Bills With No. 9 Pick

Oliver was the sixth defensive player selected in this year's draft.

New on SI: Jaguars Draft Josh Allen With No. 7 Overall Pick

The Jaguars drafted former Kentucky linebacker Josh Allen with the No. 7 pick. 

New on SI: Giants Select QB Daniel Jones over Dwayne Haskins with No. 6 Pick In NFL Draft

Jones threw for 22 touchdowns and nine interceptions during his redshirt-junior season at Duke.

New on SI: Watch: Giants Fan Wins Season Tickets for 100 Years at 2019 NFL Draft

This guy is going to be able to hit up MetLife Stadium until 2119 thanks to the NFL.

New on SI: Niners Select Nick Bosa With Second Pick in 2019 NFL Draft

Bosa gives the 49ers some much-needed pass-rushing help.   

New on SI: Arizona Cardinals Select Kyler Murray With No. 1 Pick in 2019 NFL Draft

The Cardinals drafted former Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray with the No. 1 pick. 

New on SI: Watch: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Booed by Fans at NFL Draft

The boos have become an annual tradition for the league commissioner. 

New on SI: Roger Goodell Before Tyreek Hill Audio Released: 'You Don't Rush to Judgment'

Goodell was asked about Hill's situation before the explosive audio clip was released on Thursday night by KCTV5.

New on SI: Disturbing Audio Recording Released of Tyreek Hill and His Fiancée Discussing Son's Broken Arm

The clip has been sent to the Johnson County District Attorney's Office.

New on SI: DeAngelo Williams, Vince Wilfork Wore the Most Absurd Outfits on the NFL Draft Red Carpet

You have to see these outfits to believe them.

New on SI: ‘Madden 20’ Cover Model Patrick Mahomes Will Beat You at Video Games

Patrick Mahomes isn’t just on the cover of the new Madden, he’s also a huge gamer. 

New on SI: Ten Things I'm Hearing in the Final Hours Before the Start of the NFL Draft

We have just a few hours before the NFL draft kicks off, so here are the final pieces of information and intel that are being passed around.

New on SI: New Orleans Saints NFL Draft Picks: 2019 Round-by-Round Results, Grades

How will the Saints use their picks in the 2019 NFL draft? We’re breaking down every selection below.

New on SI: Kansas City Chiefs NFL Draft Picks: 2019 Round-by-Round Results, Grades

How will the Chiefs use their picks in the 2019 NFL draft? We're breaking down every selection below.

New on SI: New England Patriots NFL Draft Picks: 2019 Round-by-Round Results, Grades

How will the Patriots use their picks in the 2019 NFL draft? We’re breaking down every selection below.

New on SI: Seattle Seahawks NFL Draft Picks: 2019 Round-by-Round Results, Grades

Follow along here to keep up with the Seahawks' 2019 draft. 

New on SI: Arizona Cardinals NFL Draft Picks: 2019 Round-by-Round Results, Grades

Follow along here to keep up with the Cardinals' 2019 draft. 

New on SI: Where Is the 2020 NFL Draft Held? Host City Details, Dates

Find out where next year's draft will be held.

New on SI: What Happens If Time Expires Before A Pick During the NFL Draft?

There have been a few instances in which teams haven't made their picks in time. 

New on SI: NFL Draft Order: 2019 First Round Picks Team-By-Team Selections

Here's what the first 32 picks look like before any draft-day trades. 

New on SI: Oakland Raiders NFL Draft Picks: 2019 Round-by-Round Results, Grades

How will the Raiders use their picks in the 2019 NFL draft? We’re breaking down every selection below.

New on SI: San Francisco 49ers NFL Draft Picks: 2019 Round-by-Round Results, Grades

Follow along here to keep up with the San Francisco 49ers' 2019 draft. 

New on SI: Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Draft Picks: 2019 Round-by-Round Results, Grades

How will the Jaguars use their picks in the 2019 NFL draft? We’re breaking down every selection below.

New on SI: Detroit Lions NFL Draft Picks: 2019 Round-by-Round Results, Grades

How will the Lions use their picks in the 2019 NFL draft? We’re breaking down every selection below.

New on SI: Buffalo Bills NFL Draft Picks: 2019 Round-by-Round Results, Grades

How will the Bills use their picks in the 2019 NFL draft? We're breaking down every selection below.

New on SI: Cincinnati Bengals NFL Draft Picks: 2019 Round-by-Round Results, Grades

How will the Bengals use their picks in the 2019 NFL draft? We’re breaking down every selection below.

New on SI: Green Bay Packers NFL Draft Picks: 2019 Round-by-Round Results, Grades

How will the Packers use their picks in the 2019 NFL draft? We’re breaking down every selection below.

New on SI: Washington Redskins NFL Draft Picks: 2019 Round-by-Round Results, Grades

How will the Redskins use their picks in the 2019 NFL draft? We’re breaking down every selection below.

New on SI: NFL Draft 2019 Trade Tracker

There are 254 picks in the 2019 draft, meaning at least a few trades are bound to go down.

New on SI: New York Giants NFL Draft Picks: 2019 Round-by-Round Results, Grades

How will the Giants use their picks in the 2019 NFL draft? We’re breaking down every selection below.

New on SI: How to Watch 2019 NFL Draft First Round: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

Find out how to watch the first round of the 2019 NFL draft.

New on SI: Carolina Panthers NFL Draft Picks: 2019 Round-by-Round Results, Grades

How will the Panthers use their picks in the 2019 NFL draft? We’re breaking down every selection below.

New on SI: NFL Draft 2019 Grades: Analysis of Every Team’s Round 1 Pick

After months of anticipation, the 2019 NFL draft is finally here. Follow along as we grade every team’s first-round pick.

New on SI: Tennessee Titans NFL Draft Picks: 2019 Round-by-Round Results, Grades

Follow along here to keep up with the Titans' 2019 draft. 

New on SI: Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Draft Picks: 2019 Round-by-Round Results, Grades

Follow along here to keep up with the Steelers' 2019 draft. 

New on SI: Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Draft Picks: 2019 Round-by-Round Results, Grades

How will the Buccaneers use their picks in the 2019 NFL draft? We’re breaking down every selection below.

New on SI: Denver Broncos NFL Draft Picks: 2019 Round-by-Round Results, Grades

How will the Broncos use their picks in the 2019 NFL draft? We’re breaking down every selection below.

New on SI: New York Jets NFL Draft Picks: 2019 Round-by-Round Results, Grades

Follow along here to keep up with the New York Jets' 2019 draft. 

New on SI: Watch Sports Illustrated's Live 2019 NFL Draft Show

The first round of the 2019 NFL draft begins on Thursday, April 25 at 8 p.m. 

New on SI: How State Income Taxes and the Raiders' Move to Las Vegas Affect the NFL Draft

Why Raiders draft picks should ask for deferred money in their rookie deals, and why in some cases slipping down the draft board might pay off.

New on SI: NFL Draft May Move Indoors Due to Inclement Weather in Nashville

The draft will move inside to the Schermerhorn Symphony Center if there is inclement weather in Nashville. 

New on SI: NFL Draft 2019 Schedule: Complete Round Pick-By-Pick Selections

Here's the complete schedule for the 2019 NFL Draft.

New on SI: The Final 2019 NFL Mock Draft: Washington Trades Up for a Quarterback

One last NFL mock draft before the real thing kicks off, complete with three big trades in the top half.

New on SI: Ronald Ollie's Last Chance

Three years ago an endearing but seemingly aimless defensive lineman from East Mississippi Community College turned into an unexpected reality-show star. Now he's trying to make an even bigger jump: from Netflix to the NFL.

New on SI: It’s Draft Day! The Storylines and Potential Surprises to Watch For

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Redskins Explored Trade Into Top Five

Keep up with the latest rumors ahead of the 2019 NFL draft.

mercredi 24 avril 2019

New on SI: Tyreek Hill Avoids Child Abuse Charges, But Roger Goodell's Ruling Still Awaits

Tyreek Hill won't face criminal charges for child abuse, but the Chiefs WR will likely face punishment from Roger Goodell.

New on SI: Matthew Stafford's Wife Kelly Returns to Hospital Days After Brain Surgery

Kelly Stafford was diagnosed with a benign tumor in March after experiencing diziness and bouts of vertigo.

New on SI: Watch: Mo Gaba to Announce Ravens' Draft Pick in Braille

Gaba, who's battling cancer, will become the first person to ever announce an NFL draft pick off a card written in Braille.

New on SI: Watch: Kyler Murray Signs With Nike, Releases Ad Ahead of NFL Draft

Murray is the projected No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft.

New on SI: In Nashville, Kyler Murray Shows Up Fashionably Late, Nick Bosa Again Addresses His Social Media

Also, Ed Oliver reveals some details about his visit to the Jets, Quinnen Williams shares his thoughts on the possibility of going No. 1, Daniel Jones shows why he could be a good fit in New York and more, including a weather update from Nashville.

New on SI: A Kyler Slide Could Reignite the Baseball Question, a Hot Market for Jets’ PIck at 3, More Draft Buzz

The financial implications of a potential Kyler Murray drop (and whether baseball would be back in play) could get teams thinking. Plus more draft-eve notes and speculation.

New on SI: Why Rich Campbell, the Packers’ 1981 First-Round Pick, Is Glad He’s a Draft Bust

Rich Campbell was picked in the first round of the 1981 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers, but he never got the support he needed to thrive at the next level and eventually flamed out. Now a newspaper columnist, Campbell realizes how lucky he is.

New on SI: Prosecutors Office Will Not File Charges Against Chiefs' Tyreek Hill in Domestic Abuse Investigation

Hill and his fiance temporarily lost custody of their three-year old son last week during an emergency hearing.

New on SI: The Injury, the Road Back and an Unlikely Friendship With an NFL Coach

The story of Christion Abercrombie, the young linebacker who will announce the Titans’ fifth-round pick on Saturday, from his terrifying injury to his triumphant recovery to his friendship with Mike Vrabel.

New on SI: The MMQB’s Mega Mock Draft

With the 2019 NFL draft a day away, we present a compilation of our most recent mock drafts.

New on SI: Report: NFL warns Tom Coughlin about comments on players not attending offseason workouts

The NFL has sent the Jaguars' Tom Coughlin a warning letter for his comments on players not attending voluntary offseason workouts. 

New on SI: Report: Ravens Sign Justin Tucker to Four-Year, $23.05 Million Extension

The Ravens are signing All-Pro kicker Justin Tucker to a record four-year, $23.05 million extension.

New on SI: Social Media Mock Draft: What NFL Fans Are Saying About Their Team's Pick

What are NFL fans really saying about the NFL draft? SI partnered with Clemson University's Social Media Listening Center to attempt to get an appropriate representation of each fan base’s top draft targets leading into the NFL draft.

New on SI: The Nine Myths You’ll Hear on Draft Night

On draft night, beware “the 10-Year Left Tackle,” “the Safe Pick Thing,” “the Reach” and other tropes and cliches of the pundits.

New on SI: Report: Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers Agree to Two-Year Contract Extension

Roethlisberger's entered 2019 in the final season of his four-year, $87.4 million deal. 

New on SI: How NFL Draft Prospects Are Learning to Protect Themselves From Social Media Snafus

Teams and fans are digging. Athletes and agents are deleting. As more players have seen offensive or embarrassing social media posts surface, cleanup has become a key part of the pre-draft process.

New on SI: Report: Cowboys Pick Up Ezekiel Elliott's Fifth-Year Option

The Dallas Cowboys reportedly pick up the fifth-year option on running back Ezekiel Elliott.

New on SI: Report: Marshawn Lynch Not Planning On Playing Football Again

"Beast Mode" reportedly planning to retire after 12 NFL seasons.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Steelers Trying To Sign Ben Roethlisberger To New Deal Before Draft

Keep up with the latest rumors ahead of the 2019 NFL draft.

mardi 23 avril 2019

New on SI: Phillip Lindsay Is Inspiration for the Undrafted

Plus, Washington safety Taylor Rapp looking to make an impact beyond his play, a sleeper tight end getting first-round buzz, and a surprise pick coming from Oakland?

New on SI: Report: Broncos CB Chris Harris Requests New Contract or Trade

Harris is entering the final year of his deal.

New on SI: Report: San Francisco 49ers K Robbie Gould Requests Trade

Gould has pulled the contract proposals he sent to the team.

New on SI: Chiefs Trading for Frank Clark Warrants Scrutiny, Top Corner Could Fall Out of First Round

Also, a new team that's a candidate to trade up in the draft, why Dave Gettleman may wait to draft a quarterback, two NFL veterans that teams are monitoring as potential trade targets and more.

New on SI: Frank Clark Traded to Chiefs: Will the Pass Rusher Be Worth the Extra Capital?

Right now, trading away Dee Ford and replacing him with Frank Clark—plus an additional first-round draft pick and $30 million—looks like a gamble for Kansas City.

New on SI: Report: Patriots' Josh Gordon Signs Restricted Free Agent Tender For Possible Return

Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon has reportedly officially signed his restricted free agent tender.

New on SI: Rams Pick Up Quarterback Jared Goff's Fifth-Year Contract Option

The two-time Pro Bowler helped lead the Rams to the Super Bowl last season.

New on SI: Report: Redskins QB Colt McCoy Recovering From Leg Procedure After Accelerated In-Season Rehab

McCoy broke his fibula against the Eagles in Week 12 and missed the remainder of the regular season. 

New on SI: Judge Temporarily Seals Release of Robert Kraft Massage Parlor Video

A Palm Beach county judge has reportedly temporarily prohibited the release of the police video of Kraft at the Asian massage parlor in Jupiter, Fla.

New on SI: The QB Panel Film Room: Will Grier

Our series concludes with our three experts—veteran front-office scout Joey Clinkscales, former head coach and offensive coordinator Todd Haley, and long-time quarterback Bruce Gradkowski—scouting West Virginia's Will Grier.

New on SI: Report: Seahawks Trade Frank Clark to Chiefs for 2019 First-Round, 2020 Second-Round Pick

Clark has registered 32 sacks in the last three seasons along with three forced fumbles in 2018. 

New on SI: Browns WR Odell Beckham, Jr. Unloads on Giants In Twitter Rant

Odell Beckham Jr. unleash on Giants in Twitter rant, says the team was fine with losing.

New on SI: Who Is Prospect X? The Search for the NFL Draft’s Most Overlooked Prospect

We set out to find the most overlooked prospect in the 2019 NFL draft. We found him, but we’re not ready to tell you who he is—yet.

New on SI: The Reel NFL Mock Draft: 2019 Prospects Ranked By Their YouTube Highlights

We rank the 2019 prospects solely on the tape that’s available online to the common fan.  

New on SI: 2019 NFL Draft: Who Might Be Looking to Trade in the First Round?

First-round trades in the NFL draft are more popular than ever. Here’s who could be looking to deal on Thursday. 

New on SI: The NFL Draft Information Trade: How Teams Gather Nuggets of Knowledge to Shape Draft Decisions

In the days, weeks and months leading up to the NFL draft, teams’ personnel departments are angling for as much information as possible about the prospects and what they need to do to get those prospects, using every avenue—including the media—to gain that intelligence.

New on SI: Chargers Exercise Fifth-Year Option on Joey Bosa

The Chargers have reportedly exercised their fifth-year option on defensive end Joey Bosa. 

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Raiders Planning To Make 'Surprising' Pick At No. 4

Keep up with the latest rumors ahead of the 2019 NFL draft.

lundi 22 avril 2019

New on SI: Report: Russell Wilson Gifts Seahawks Offensive Linemen $12,000 in Amazon Stock

Wilson agreed to a four-year, $140 million extension with the Seahawks on April 16.

New on SI: Why Robert Kraft’s Legal Team Could Have Trouble Preventing Release of Day Spa Videos

The longer Robert Kraft is willing to fight the solicitation charges, the greater the likelihood will be that the day spa videos will be released through authorized or unauthorized channels.

New on SI: Panthers or Texans Could Trade Up, Don’t Be Surprised If Lions Take a QB, More NFL Draft Rumors

Also, Dwayne Haskins’s connections continue to grow, thoughts on how Doug Marrone handled the Jalen Ramsey situation, teams who have expressed interest in Josh Rosen and more.

New on SI: Jalen Ramsey Didn't Respond to Doug Marrone Because Jaguars Coach Texted the Wrong Number

Doug Marrone didn't get a response when he texted Jalen Ramsey earlier in the offseason, but it wasn't the two-time Pro Bowler's fault he didn't text his coach back.

New on SI: Everything You Need to Know About the 2019 NFL Draft’s Top Storylines

Just tuning in to the 2019 NFL draft? Catch up on the most important storylines, from Kyler Murray, Josh Rosen and the Cardinals to Jon Gruden, Mike Mayock and the Raiders.

New on SI: 2019 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Runnings Backs

Alabama do-it-all star Joshua Jacobs leads a deep class of runners.

New on SI: 2019 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Linebackers

Devin White and Devin Bush are first-round locks, but the rest of this year's LB draft class is full of question marks.

New on SI: Report: Peyton Manning Won't Join ESPN's 'Monday Night Football' Broadcast Team This Season

ESPN had reportedly hoped that Peyton Manning would replace Jason Witten on its Monday Night Football broadcast team.

New on SI: Watch: Colts LB Darius Leonard Stops and Changes Stranger's Tire

Leonard led the league in tackles and was named an All-Pro during his rookie season.

New on SI: Lane Johnson Rips Donovan McNabb For Criticizing Carson Wentz

New on SI: Welcome to NFL Draft Week: Diving Deep into Kyler Murray, Nick Bosa, D.K. Metcalf

We have everything that you need to know about three of the top prospects plus some of the quarterbacks who make up the most uncertain QB class in years.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Cardinals Selecting Kyler Murray With Top Pick Unlikely

Keep up with the latest rumors ahead of the 2019 NFL draft.

New on SI: Mock Draft: Kyler Murray Goes No. 1, Then Five Players Stand Out From the Pack

With just four days until the draft, some decisions are becoming clear while others remain closely guarded secrets. With not enough players deserving of first-round grades to go around, here's how we see Thursday night playing out. Plus, more analysis of Russell Wilson's record-breaking deal, ramifications of the Raiders sending home their scouts and much more from around the NFL.

samedi 20 avril 2019

New on SI: The NFL Mock Draft for The People

A realistic look at Thursday's first round: Everyone wants to trade down.

New on SI: Colts Owner Jim Irsay Bought John Lennon's 'Sgt. Pepper's' Piano

Irsay purchased the piano Lennon used to compose The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album.

New on SI: Report: Former Saints TE Benjamin Watson Considering Coming Out of Retirement

Watson announced his retirement after the end of last season.

New on SI: Mississippi State DE Montez Sweat Decides Not to Attend Draft Amid Concerns of Heart Condition

Sweat will be watching the draft with his family in Georgia.

New on SI: 2019 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Offensive Line

It's a defense-heavy draft, but there are some reinforcements coming on the offensive line.

vendredi 19 avril 2019

New on SI: Jaguars' Jalen Ramsey Responds to Criticism of His Absence from Voluntary Workouts

Ramsey was called out by Jaguars' executive vice president of football operations Tom Coughlin for missing the team's voluntary workouts.

New on SI: Report: Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock Send Raiders' Scouts Home, 'Don't Know Who to Trust'

The Raiders have four of the first 35 picks after trading away Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper.

New on SI: Report: Robert Kraft Leaked Spa Video For Sale, Attorney's Seek Protective Order

Owners of the Orchids of Asia Day Spa & Massage Parlor claim a celebrity news website has acquired portions of the Kraft video. 

New on SI: Dr. Z and the Legend of the Greatest Mock Draft Ever

With dogged reporting and non-stop fretting, the renowned SI writer produced a mock of uncanny accuracy in 2000. Such days are gone.

New on SI: When the Canes Ruled the Draft: The Year Miami Had Six First-Rounders

The story of Miami’s record six first-rounders in 2004 perfectly captures the unpredictability of the draft process.

New on SI: 2019 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Quarterbacks

The four first-round candidates are followed by some interesting second-tier passers in the class of 2019.

New on SI: Josh Jacobs Q&A: Former Alabama RB Takes an Unorthodox Path to the NFL Draft

Josh Jacobs went from being lightly recruited coming out of high school to an all-purpose guy for Alabama to a top running back in this NFL draft class. Where will he fit in at the next level?

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Giants Say They Will Select Best Player Available, Can't Draft For Need

Keep up with the latest rumors ahead of the 2019 NFL draft.

jeudi 18 avril 2019

New on SI: Five NFL General Managers Under the Most Pressure on Draft Day

These five general managers are going to feel the heat most during the draft.

New on SI: 2019 NFL Draft: Which Prop Bets Are the Best Value Plays?

Is betting on Dwayne Haskins to be a top-six pick the smart play? Which player is likelier to be the first wideout drafted than the Vegas odds suggest? Here are seven props to consider betting on for Thursday night. 

New on SI: Report: Tyreek Hill Temporarily Loses Custody of Son Amid Allegations of Child Abuse

Hill is under investigation in an alleged battery against his three-year-old son that reportedly resulted in a broken arm.

New on SI: Why Dwayne Haskins Won't Attend the NFL Draft

And what the Ohio State QB will be doing on draft night.

New on SI: Ravens Owner Steve Bisciotti Donates $100K to Help Restore Burned Historical Black Churches

The three Louisiana churches Bisciotti is donating to help restore were all located in Louisiana.

New on SI: Josh Rosen Breaks Silence, Calls Uncertainty With Cardinals 'Annoying'

The Cardinals have the No. 1 pick in next week's NFL draft.

New on SI: Jeff Fisher Contacted by XFL, Has Not Accepted a Coaching Job

It was reported earlier Thursday that Fisher was "in line" to become the head coach of the XFL's Houston franchise.

New on SI: How Beckham, Bell and Brown Impacted the Creation of the 2019 NFL Schedule

We go inside the league offices with the five-person team in charge of putting together the 2019 NFL schedule to learn just how complicated this “256-game Rubik’s cube” can be.

New on SI: 2019 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Tight Ends

The NFL is losing Rob Gronkowski, but the incoming crop of tight ends includes plenty of intriguing talents.

New on SI: Nick Bosa: Domination from Day One

The consensus best player in the 2019 draft has felt from the start that he’s just better than the guy across from him.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Dwayne Haskins Says He Would Have No Problem Backing Up Eli Manning

Keep up with the latest rumors ahead of the 2019 NFL draft.

mercredi 17 avril 2019

New on SI: Which Teams Were Given the Most Unfair 2019 Schedules?

Even without knowing the order of their opponents, Jon Gruden and Co. walked into the 2019 season knowing that they would have the NFL’s hardest strength of schedule. Yet, the NFL schedule makers still didn't do the Raiders or these other teams any favors. 

New on SI: Thursday Night Football Schedule 2019: Games, Dates, Matchups

Find out all the games for Thursday nights in 2019.

New on SI: NFL Teams With the Most Primetime Games in 2019

Each team will play 16 regular season games, but which ones will play the most during primetime slots?

New on SI: 2019 Monday Night Football Schedule: Complete Matchups List

See when your favorite team appears on Monday Night Football this season.

New on SI: Sunday Night Football Schedule 2019: Games, Dates, Matchups

Find out all the games on the 2019's season Sunday night slate.

New on SI: 2019 NFL Schedule: See Every Team's Full Schedule of Games

See every NFL team's regular season games for 2019.

New on SI: Opening Lines for Every Week 1 NFL Game

The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears kick off the NFL regular season on Thursday, Sept. 5.

New on SI: Ten Must-Watch Games on the 2019 NFL Schedule

The 2019 NFL schedule has finally been released, so keep your calendars clear for these 10 must-watch games.

New on SI: Watch: Rob Gronkowski Busted the Patriots' Super Bowl Trophy

Rob Gronkowski left quite the parting gift for the Patriots following his retirement.

New on SI: Alliance of American Football Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

The Alliance of American Football reportedly filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy just weeks after the league folded.

New on SI: Five Years After Coming Out, Michael Sam Still Repairing Relationship With Father

Michael Sam and his father have repairing their relationship since he came out in 2014.

New on SI: Florida Prosecutors Expect to Release Robert Kraft Massage Parlor Video Even After Legal Challenges

Kraft was charged with two separate misdemeanor counts of soliciting another to commit prostitution earlier this year.

New on SI: Matthew Stafford's Wife Kelly Undergoes Surgery to Remove Brain Tumor

Kelly Stafford was diagnosed with a benign tumor in March after experiencing diziness and bouts of vertigo.

New on SI: Giants RB Saquon Barkley on Criticism of Eli Manning: 'It Bothers Me'

Barkley tallied an NFL-best 2,028 yards from scrimmage in 2018, finding the end zone 15 times. 

New on SI: Report: Patriots Host Steelers on Sunday Night Football to Open Season

The defending Super Bowl champions will face their longtime rival to start their 2019 season.

New on SI: Bears, Raiders to Face Off at Tottenham's New Stadium to Headline NFL's Five International Games

The NFL announced its international slate of games Wednesday, with the Bears and Raiders headlining the five matchups. 

New on SI: The QB Panel Film Room: Daniel Jones

Our series continues with our three experts—veteran front-office scout Joey Clinkscales, former head coach and offensive coordinator Todd Haley, and long-time quarterback Bruce Gradkowski—scouting Duke's Daniel Jones.

New on SI: Mock Draft 11.0: Kyler Still No. 1, Broncos Come Back Into the First Round

Plus, the Bengals go with a passer and Washington lands their next QB.

New on SI: Tom Brady's Greatest Skills Show What Traits to Look for in College Quarterbacks

Evaluators look for all kinds of things when they break down college QBs. But let's get back to basics and think about what Tom Brady does best.

New on SI: D.K. Metcalf Measures Off the Charts, But Will He Fit into the NFL?

It's a fact: The NFL has never seen a receiver like D.K. Metcalf. The former Mississippi wideout is so insanely ripped that his muscles have gone viral. Twice. Ahead of the draft, his physique has some teams excited—and others nervous.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Kyler Murray Cancels Visit With Redskins

Keep up with the latest rumors ahead of the 2019 NFL draft.

New on SI: 2019 NFL Schedule Release News and Rumors

Check out the latest rumors and news as the 2019 NFL schedule reveal approaches.

mardi 16 avril 2019

New on SI: Patriots, Chiefs Atop Super Bowl 54 Odds Heading Into NFL Draft

The four teams who reached their conference championship games lead the way on the Super Bowl odds, but a surprising team is right behind them. 

New on SI: 2019 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Defensive Backs

For this year's crop of cornerbacks and safeties, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and the race to be first off the board is wide-open.

New on SI: Chargers Make Powder Blues Primary Home Uniforms for 2019 Season

The Chargers donned the powder blue uniforms for much of their 55-year stint in San Diego from 1961-2016.

New on SI: J.J. Watt Had No Plans of Writing the Speech He Was Going to Deliver at Wisconsin's Commencement

J.J. Watt will be speaking at his alma mater May 11.

New on SI: Report: Patriots to Sign Former Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas

Thomas caught 665 passes in nine seasons with the Broncos from 2010-18.

New on SI: Ryan Fitzpatrick Blames Birthday Cake for the Offseason Weight He’s Put On

All of Fitzpatrick's seven kids have birthdays during the NFL offseason. It's no wonder he put on a few pounds.

New on SI: Former Chargers GM Says Trading Eli Manning Was 'Most Satisfying Moment' of His Career

When Eli Manning was traded for Philip Rivers on draft day in 2004, there was probably nobody who enjoyed it more than A.J. Smith.

New on SI: Zach Miller: 'Time Has Come to Move on From Playing the Game of Football'

Chicago Bears tight end Zach Miller is done playing football after suffering a serious leg injury in 2017.

New on SI: 2019 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Wide Receivers

There isn't a surefire superstar receiver in this draft, but the 2019 class does have potential stars in all shapes and sizes.

New on SI: XFL Coaches: Kevin Gilbride to New York, Bob Stoops in Dallas for Upstart League

Kevin Gilbride will return to New York after serving as the Giants offensive coordinator from 2007-13. 

New on SI: Russell Wilson’s Contract Extension the Latest in Rising Quarterback Deals

Russell Wilson’s four-year, $140 million contract extension with the Seahawks makes him the NFL’s highest-paid player—for now. But when will quarterbacks start pushing for deals even shorter than that?

New on SI: Source: Oakland A's Offered Kyler Murray Additional $14 Million To Play Baseball

The Oakland Athletics offered Kyler Murray an additional $14 million to persuade to him to play baseball.

New on SI: The Real Issues in Russell Wilson Contract Talks and the Rodgers-McCarthy Story is Overblown

Two Super Bowl-winning QBs are in the news for different reasons. Here's what really matters when it comes to Russell Wilson's contract and Aaron Rodgers's relationship with his old coach.

New on SI: What Does Kyler Murray Really Want?

The presumptive No. 1 pick has scouts across two sports scratching their heads over where his heart lies. Are there clues to his future in his father’s past? 

New on SI: Rusell Wilson Flexed as Hard as Possible By Announcing Record-Setting Deal in Bed With Ciara

Russell Wilson reportedly agreed to a four-year, $140 million contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks and he announced the deal from his bed with his wife.

New on SI: Are We Exiting the NFL Draft's Spin Season or Arriving at the Craziest Part?

Maybe Kyler Murray isn't going No. 1? So is Nick Bosa? Or Quinnen Williams? And who is visiting where? Sorting through the smoke of draft season...

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Raiders Unlikely To Select Quarterback in 1st Round

Keep up with the latest rumors ahead of the 2019 NFL draft.

New on SI: Russell Wilson Agrees to Contract Extension With Seahawks, Becomes Highest-Paid Player in NFL

Russell Wilson's record-setting contract extension with the Seahawks is reportedly a four-year, $140 million deal, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

lundi 15 avril 2019

New on SI: Eagles QB Carson Wentz on Back Injury: 'It's Still Getting There'

Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz said he still recovering from a back injury he suffered last season.

New on SI: Cardinals' non-Kyler Options at No. 1, Montez Sweat Off Some Boards, More Draft Thoughts

One risk for Russell Wilson, a possible Patriots match, thoughts on Matt LaFleur's last few years and more.

New on SI: Which Team Will Draft RB Josh Jacobs?

Josh Jacobs is the consensus top running back in the 2019 NFL draft. Will a team take a chance on him in the first round?

New on SI: 2019 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Defensive Line and Edge

The best and deepest group of the 2019 NFL draft is led by top overall prospect Nick Bosa.

New on SI: The AAF’s Suspension Triggers a Number of Lawsuits

Former players and employees of the Alliance of American Football have filed a number of lawsuits days after the league announced that it was shutting down, for not providing advance notice and for blocking players from signing contracts with the Canadian Football League.

New on SI: Eli Manning Learned Giants Traded Odell Beckham Through News Ticker While Watching TV

Eli Manning and Odell Beckham were teammates in New York for five seasons.

New on SI: Report: Russell Wilson Won't Sign Extension With Seahawks After Deadline

Wilson gave the Seahawks a deadline of April 15 to complete negotiations for a new contract.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Dwayne Haskins To Visit Giants This Week

Keep up with the latest rumors ahead of the 2019 NFL draft.

New on SI: In Green Bay, the Matt LaFleur-Aaron Rodgers Partnership Begins

The new Packers coach says he’s off to a good start with his Hall of Fame QB. Plus, Russell Wilson’s contract situation, draft risers and sliders, and more.

vendredi 12 avril 2019

New on SI: Vikings, Adam Thielen Agree to Multi-Year Extension

Thielen's extension will keep him in Minnesota through the 2022 season.

New on SI: Redskins' Reuben Foster Fined Two Game Checks, Not Suspended by NFL For Domestic Violence Arrest

Foster was placed on the Commissioner's Exempt list last fall during an investigation into an arrest for alleged domestic violence.

New on SI: Ranking All 32 NFL Teams’ Receiver Situations From Best to Worst

Which teams are set for the time being with their group of receivers and who will be looking to draft at the position in a few short weeks? Let’s take stock of each team’s wideout depth chart, considering cost, age, production and other factors.

New on SI: Hall of Fame and Former Packers Lineman Forrest Gregg Dies at 85

Gregg played 15 seasons with the Packers and Cowboys.

New on SI: XFL Considering Allowing Multiple Forward Passes Per Play

XFL commissioner Oliver Luck said he believes the rule change would make officiating easier on referees.

New on SI: Jon Gruden Gives Raiders GM Mike Mayock Draft Advice: 'Don't Mess It Up'

The Raiders have three first-round draft picks in this year's draft.

New on SI: 2019 NFL Draft: Biggest Need, Hidden Need and Top Targets for all 32 Teams

The biggest need, hidden need and top target for all 32 teams as the NFL draft approaches.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: Seattle Seahawks

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Seahawks should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: San Francisco 49ers

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the 49ers should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: Los Angeles Rams

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Rams should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: Denver Broncos

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Broncos should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: Kansas City Chiefs

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Chiefs should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: Los Angeles Chargers

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Chargers should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: Arizona Cardinals

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Cardinals should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: Oakland Raiders

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Raiders should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Kyler Murray Visits With Giants; Redskins Up Next

Keep up with the latest rumors ahead of the 2019 NFL draft.

jeudi 11 avril 2019

New on SI: Jaguars RB Leonard Fournette Arrested for Driving With Suspended License

Fournette's license was suspended for an unpaid speeding ticket back in Nov. 2018.

New on SI: The Time Dwayne Haskins Wore a John Elway Jersey to His Job Interview With John Elway

The first-round QB prospect had a little bit of fun with his fashion choice during his top-30 visit with the Denver Broncos.

New on SI: Dexter Williams: How the Mother He Almost Lost Became the Roommate He Needed

The running back started his senior year at Notre Dame facing a suspension and an uncertain future. Then ‘mama’—who was once thought to be gone, and who might not be with him much longer—moved in to help guide his best year yet.

New on SI: What We Know About the Early CBA Talks—and How It Sets the Stage for Later Negotiations

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones revealed that he was in Minnesota for early CBA talks on Tuesday—here’s what we know about that. Plus, the latest NFL draft news and rumors, with the first round just two weeks away, and answering your mail.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: Houston Texans

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Texans should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: Carolina Panthers

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Panthers should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: Atlanta Falcons

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Falcons should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: New Orleans Saints

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Cardinals should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: Jacksonville Jaguars

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Jaguars should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: Indianapolis Colts

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Cardinals should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: Tennessee Titans

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Titans should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Bucs should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: Re-drafting the First Round of the 2018 NFL Draft

Lamar Jackson to the Jets, Leighton Vander Esch to the Bucs, Josh Rosen to the ... Jaguars? If the NFL’s coaches and GMs could re-do the 2018 draft today—knowing all of the drama that will unfold—what might the first round look like?

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Redskins Not Pursuing Trade For Josh Rosen

Keep up with the latest rumors ahead of the 2019 NFL draft.

mercredi 10 avril 2019

New on SI: Jack Del Rio: Antonio Brown Will Be 'Pain in the A---' for Raiders

Del Rio said Brown's talent comes with a price.

New on SI: Report: Patriots Sign TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins to One-Year Contract

Rob Gronkowski retired in March after nine seasons in New England. 

New on SI: Joejuan Williams Not Letting Slow Combine Run Drag Him Down Ahead of NFL Draft

Joejuan Williams has plenty of tangibles, including height, but speed was never one for the former Commodore. 

New on SI: Nick Bosa Deleted Donald Trump, Colin Kaepernick Tweets Prior to NFL Draft

Bosa is projected to be selected by the 49ers with the No. 2 pick in Sports Illustrated's newest mock draft. 

New on SI: Patriots Bill Belichick Says Greg Schiano's Abrupt Exit Not an 'Unprecedented Event'

New England coach Bill Belichick is staying quiet on Patriots defensive coordinator Greg Schiano's abrupt exit last month.

New on SI: Mock Draft 10.0: Kyler to Cards, Giants Acquire a Third First-Round Pick

In our latest first-round projection, the Giants trade for a third pick in the top-32, making it a four-QB first round.

New on SI: Man CIted For Pointing Laser At Tom Brady During AFC Championship game

A man faces up to a year in a jail for allegedly pointing laser at Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the AFC championship.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: Cleveland Browns

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Browns should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: Baltimore Ravens

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Ravens should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: Green Bay Packers

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Packers should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: Cincinnati Bengals

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Bengals should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: Detroit Lions

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Lions should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: Pittsburgh Steelers

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Steelers should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: Minnesota Vikings

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Vikings should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: Chicago Bears

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Bears should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Kyler Murray Set To Meet With Arizona Cardinals

Keep up with the latest rumors ahead of the 2019 NFL draft.

mardi 9 avril 2019

New on SI: Kyler Murray Headlines List of 23 Prospects Attending 2019 NFL Draft

Daniel Jones and Drew Lock will also be in attendance.

New on SI: Andy Isabella, Penny Hart, and Why Small Is Getting Bigger in the NFL

How teams across the league are re-assessing small running backs and receivers, and why size is less of an issue than ever in the NFL.

New on SI: Complete 2019 NFL Preseason Schedule Released for All Teams

Check out all the preseason games for your favorite teams.

New on SI: Aaron Rodgers Reveals He Had Tibial Plateau Fracture in Knee, Sprained MCL vs. Bears

Aaron Rodgers appeared hampered by a knee injury throughout most of the 2018 season.

New on SI: NFL Draft Rumors: Kyler Murray Visiting Cardinals on Wednesday

Keep up with the latest rumors ahead of the 2019 NFL draft.

New on SI: The QB Panel Film Room: Drew Lock

Our series continues with our three experts—veteran front-office scout Joey Clinkscales, former head coach and offensive coordinator Todd Haley, and long-time quarterback Bruce Gradkowski—scouting Missouri’s Drew Lock.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: New York Jets

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Jets should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: Washington Redskins

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else Washington should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: Miami Dolphins

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Dolphins should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: New England Patriots

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Patriots should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: Dallas Cowboys

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Cowboys should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: New York Giants

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Cardinals should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: Philadelphia Eagles

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Eagles should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: 2019 Draft Needs: Buffalo Bills

The biggest need, the hidden need and what else the Bills should be looking for in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: Aaron Rodgers, Antonio Brown and the NFL Offseason Feuds We Love

New on SI: Football’s ‘One-and-Done’ Candidates, From Adrian Peterson to Trevor Lawrence

As the college basketball season wraps up and a crop of freshmen declare for the NBA draft, we asked NFL evaluators who could have made the jump to the pros after one season of college football over the years—and who could make the jump right now.

lundi 8 avril 2019

New on SI: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers Calls Story on Feud With Mike McCarthy a 'Smear Attack'

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke out against a recent article from Bleacher Report, calling it a "smear attack."

New on SI: 49ers Were Engaged in Trade Talks for Odell Beckham, Antonio Brown Still Stirring up Drama

Also, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Patriots inquire about Josh Rosen, Marquise Goodwin thinking about the 2020 Olympics, more proof as to why Nick Bosa to the 49ers makes sense and more.

New on SI: Which NFL Draft Underclassmen Should Have Gone Back to School?

A record number of underclassmen declared for the 2019 NFL draft. Who do evaluators think made a mistake?

New on SI: Marquise Goodwin Tweets That He Will Win Gold in the Long Jump at the 2020 Olympics

Marquise Goodwin is under contract with the 49ers through 2021.

New on SI: Antonio Brown Continues Social Media Blitz, Posts Instagram Message From JuJu Smith-Schuster

Antonio Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster traded words over Twitter on Sunday. Brown continued to social media spar going Monday.

New on SI: Would the Seahawks Trade Russell Wilson Instead of Signing Him?

Rather than giving their franchise QB a record-setting, salary cap-eating new contract, would the Seahawks consider taking advantage of the rookie wage scale and trading Russell Wilson?

New on SI: Trent Dilfer Says Dwayne Haskins Is 'Tom Brady-ish'

Trent Dilfer said he thinks Haskins should have returned to Ohio State, but sees strengths in his game that could translate to the next level.

New on SI: Cowboys DE DeMarcus Lawrence To Have Surgery on Injured Shoulder

Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence to have surgery on torn labrum.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Cardinals QB Josh Rosen Will Be at Offseason Workout

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

New on SI: Are the Quarterbacks in the 2020 NFL Draft Class Worth Waiting For?

The 2019 draft is still more than two weeks away, but some quarterback-needy teams might already be thinking about next year (and maybe even the year after)—so here’s a quick look at some of the QBs who will likely be in the ’20 draft class. Also, inside Demarcus Lawrence’s contract negotiations, Josh Rosen showing up for the Cardinals’ offseason workouts, the biggest challenge ahead for Packers new coach Matt LaFleur and more. 

vendredi 5 avril 2019

New on SI: Report: DeMarcus Lawrence, Cowboys Finalizing Five-Year, $100+ Million Extension

The Cowboys had franchise tagged the two-time Pro Bowler earlier this offseason.

New on SI: Which Teams Could Surprise and Take a QB in the NFL Draft?

Quarterback is a clear need for a handful of NFL teams—the Giants, the Dolphins and the Broncos, to name a few. But which team could surprise us and draft a passer?

New on SI: Bug Howard Says Some AAF Players Found Out About The League Folding During Practice

Some Alliance of American Football players found out about the league folding during practice through Twitter.

New on SI: Report: Sean McVay's Los Angeles Home Burglarized

Rams head coach Sean McVay was reportedly not home when the burglary took place.

New on SI: Patrick Mahomes vs. Josh Allen Throw-Off Is Something We All Need in Our Lives

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes thinks it would take an 85-yard throw to win a throw-off against Bills QB Josh Allen.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Cardinals Have Not Yet Engaged in Active Trade Talks on QB Josh Rosen

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

New on SI: The Jets' New Uniforms Are...Fine

It's OK to be indifferent about things, and the Jets' new uniforms fall under that category.

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

As the draft approaches, let's take stock of each team’s running back depth chart—taking into account talent, depth, contracts and more.

jeudi 4 avril 2019

New on SI: Uni Watch: Grading Every Aspect of the Jets' Brand-New Jerseys

The Jets have not changed their uniforms since 1998, and its new set was met with months of anticipation. But did the reveal live up to the hype?

New on SI: Look: New York Jets Unveil New Jerseys

The Jets unveiled three versions of their new look on Thursday.

New on SI: Tracking Alliance of American Football Players Headed to NFL After League Folds

Keep track of every player who has signed with the NFL since the AAF collapsed. 

New on SI: Alliance of American Football Announces Players Are Free to Sign With NFL Teams

The AAF suspended operations just eight weeks after the league's start.

New on SI: Robert Griffin III Says Jaguars Tried to Trade for Him Twice Last Season

Robert Griffin III said the Jaguars tried to trade for him last season and he waited to see if the team signed Nick Foles this winter.

New on SI: Greg Jennings Knew His Packers Time Was Over After Aaron Rodgers Joked About WR Joining 49ers

Greg Jennings knew his time was up during a game against the 49ers in 2012.

New on SI: FanDuel to Pay Out AAF Futures Bets, Names Apollos as Champions

FanDuel named the Orlando Apollos as AAF champions and will pay out futures bets on them.

New on SI: Russell Wilson’s Contract Negotiation, and Why It’s Proving to Be Tricky

Russell Wilson and the Seahawks set the April 15 deadline to complete his new contract during Super Bowl week. It’s been more than two months, and there’s still no deal.

New on SI: FSU’s Brian Burns Has Studied Up and Bulked Up in Preparation for the NFL Draft

Florida State defensive end Brian Burns has the signature move, the football smarts and the bulked-up body (23 pounds, to be exact). Now all that’s left is determining where he could be drafted—something no mock draft will tell him.

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New on SI: Jason Witten Admits 'It Sucked' to Hear Monday Night Football Criticism

Witten said his return to the NFL was not influenced by the comments.

New on SI: Robert Kraft's Attorneys Rip Police's 'Fake Bomb Threat' Used to Install Hidden Spa Cameras

Kraft's attorneys said the police's use of a fake bomb threat to install hidden cameras is "constitutionally problematic."

New on SI: AAF Players Who Could Get Another Shot at the NFL

The AAF is suspending operations after eight weeks of its inaugural season. Which players’ performances earned a look from NFL scouts?

New on SI: Report: Michael Bennett's Injury to Elderly Felony Charge Dismissed

Bennett was indicated last year on a felony charge of injury to the elderly after being accused of injuring a security guard at the 2017 Super Bowl.

New on SI: Raiders Sign Former Colts, Redskins WR Ryan Grant

Grant tallied 35 receptions for 334 yards in 2018. 

New on SI: Kenny Stills Won’t Stop

The Dolphins receiver, one of the few still kneeling, went on his second social justice tour this offseason. Here’s where he’s coming from, and where he’s headed.

New on SI: Matthew Stafford's Wife Kelly Announces She Will Undergo Surgery to Remove Brain Tumor

Kelly and Matthew Stafford have been married since April 2015. 

New on SI: Colts Owner Jim Irsay Says He Wants to Win Three Super Bowls in a Row

Indianapolis won its first playoff game since 2014 last year, defeating the Texans in the AFC wild card round. 

New on SI: Mike McCarthy Discusses Packers Firing: 'It Couldn't Have Been Handled Any Worse'

McCarthy has the most wins of any Packers coach in the Super Bowl era. 

New on SI: Mock Draft 9.0: Raiders Are Coming to Get Kyler Murray

In our latest first-round projection, Jon Gruden is coming to get his QB.

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New on SI: Chaos and Fallout: The Legal Impact of the AAF's Potential Collapse

If the AAF experiences an all-out collapse, several players, coaches and league employees would be out of jobs, which would further complicate things for all involved. 

New on SI: AAF’s Sudden Suspension of Operations Blindsides Players and Coaches

The AAF’s coaches and players have plenty of questions after the start-up league suspends operations with a few weeks left in the first season. Things certainly weren't perfect, but how did the league get here?

New on SI: Report: Russell Wilson Gives Seahawks April 15 Deadline for New Contract

Wilson enters 2019 on the final year of an $87.6 million contract. 

New on SI: Andre Hal Retires After Overcoming Cancer for NFL Return But Says Health Didn't Factor In Decision

Hal was diagnosed with cancer in May 2018 and was declared cancer-free in September.

New on SI: Watch: Steve Spurriers Thinks Orlando Apollos Should be AAF Champions as League Shutters

The Apollos hold the AAF's best record at 7–1. 

New on SI: Report: Alliance of American Football to Suspend Operations Just Eight Weeks After Start

The Alliance of American Football will reportedly suspend football operations Tuesday after only one season.

New on SI: Report: Patriots, DE Michael Bennett Agree to Reworked Two-Year, $16.75 Million Deal

New England acquired Bennett from the Eagles this offseason.

New on SI: The QB Panel Film Room: Dwayne Haskins

Our series continues with our three experts—veteran front-office scout Joey Clinkscales, former head coach and offensive coordinator Todd Haley, and long-time quarterback Bruce Gradkowski—scouting Ohio State breakout star Dwayne Haskins.

New on SI: Unveiling the Official 2019 NFL Draft Hats From New Era

The flashy suits. A handshake and a hug from Roger Goodell. Putting on the hat with the logo of his new team. The NFL draft hats, long overseen by New Era, has become a crucial aspect of the NFL draft routine. Here’s every team’s 2019 design.

New on SI: Report: Cowboys Extend Randy Gregory's Contract

The Cowboys reportedly extend the contract of suspended defensive end Randy Gregory.

New on SI: The Super Bowl Jump: Which 2018 Non-Playoff Teams Could Contend in 2019?

New on SI: The Value of NFL Veterans Falls, Replay Expansion is Good and Why Does Gronk Get a Pass?

The veteran trade market is another sign of how much teams value youth. Plus instant replay expansion is good, why do so many give Gronk a pass on his partying and more business of football.

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New on SI: Nick Bosa’s Pre-Draft Tour Continues, Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry Are Teammates Once Again

Adam Gase on Sam Darnold, Freddie Kitchens on John Harbaugh’s comments that Cleveland has the AFC North’s most talented roster, at what football position would certain NFL personnel start Duke hoops star Zion Williamson and more.

New on SI: Report: C.J. Anderson Signs One-Year Deal With Lions After Stint With Rams

Anderson ran for 299 yards and two touchdowns in two regular season games with the Rams in 2018.

New on SI: Wide Receiver Odell Beckham Jr.: Browns Trade 'Was Definitely a Shock'

Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. said his trade to the Browns was a "shock" but he's now calling it the "biggest blessing" of his life.

New on SI: Report: Browns Running Back Duke Johnson Requests Trade

Johnson was one of two Browns to skip the team's voluntary offseason program on Monday. 

New on SI: Jachai Polite’s Draft Season Woes Continue

How the Florida edge rusher might have run, jumped and talked his way out of the first round. Plus, the Cardinals meet with Nick Bosa, and could the Bengals take a QB?

New on SI: Report: Browns Trade DE Emmanuel Ogbah to Chiefs for CB Eric Murray

Emmanuel Ogbah started all 40 games he played for the Browns over the last three seasons.

New on SI: Report: Redskins' Trent Williams Doing Fine After Procedure to Remove Growth From Scalp

Trent Williams earned his seventh straight Pro Bowl selection this past season.

New on SI: Watch: New Nike Ad Starring Odell Beckham, Jarvis Landry Will Have You Fighting Back Tears

The Browns receivers and childhood best friends share a story and a dream.

New on SI: Kyler, Kliff, and Steve Keim’s Rosen Conundrum

A look at the Kyler Murray vs. Josh Rosen debate, and how it puts GM Steve Keim in the awkward position of admitting 2018 was the ultimate lost season.

New on SI: Tom Brady Joins Twitter on April Fools Day, Jokingly Tweets That He's Retiring

Brady may have caused some panic among Patriots fans with his first tweet.

New on SI: Report: Joey Bosa Will Make Cameo Appearance in Upcoming Episode of 'Game of Thrones'

Can Bosa top Noah Syndergaard's Season 7 appearance?

New on SI: Tom Brady Hopes Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski Ends Retirement

Brady left a hopeful comment on an Instagram post on Sunday.

New on SI: NFL Rumors: Jon Gruden, Mike Mayock to Work Out QB Kyler Murray in Dallas

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