Week One starting quarterback turnover could top half the league in 2020

In Week One of the 2019 season, more than a third of the league had a different starting quarterback than it had a year earlier. But if one-third turnover among starting quarterbacks sounds high, it’s likely to be eclipsed in 2020. This year, it’s possible that more than half of the league could have a [more]

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An ex-soccer player contracted COVID-19 and went to a match. It left authorities scrambling to respond

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Ryan Leaf: My dad warned Archie Manning the Chargers wouldn’t support Eli

Ryan Leaf’s connection to the Manning family goes far beyond his status as the No. 2 overall pick in the 1998 NFL draft after Peyton Manning was chosen first overall: Leaf says that when Eli Manning was drafted by the Chargers but refused to play for them, forcing a trade to the Giants, it was [more]

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Tom Brady shows support for Antonio Brown

A Tom Brady-Antonio Brown reunion seems unlikely. That’s not keeping Brady from stoking the possibility. Brady tweeted a heart emoji in response to the latest effort by Brown to atone for a year of misbehavior that has made him, for now, radioactive to NFL teams. “Anger and ego kicked my ass for about 6 months [more]

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NBA tells teams to prepare to play games without fans

As the NFL continues to closely monitor the coronavirus situation, the NBA has given the NFL something new to monitor. Shams Charania of TheAthletic.com reports that the NBA has sent a memo to all franchises explaining that teams should be preparing to play games without fans in attendance, if necessary. The memo also asks teams [more]

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Report: Cardinals, Texans have inquired about Trent Williams

The Jets aren’t the only team pursuing Washington left tackle Trent Williams. It figures that many teams will at least inquire about what it will take in compensation to Williams and compensation to Washington to acquire the seven-time Pro Bowler. The Cardinals and Texans have “expressed interest” in Williams, Ben Standig of TheAthletic.com reports. Neither [more]

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Bucs hire Keith Tandy as assistant special teams coach

The Buccaneers have returned a familiar face to their building. Keith Tandy, who spent six seasons playing for Tampa Bay, is joining the team’s coaching staff. He will serve as special teams assistant, Greg Auman of TheAthletic.com reports. He reunites with special teams coach Keith Armstrong. Tandy, 31, played for Armstrong in 2018 in Atlanta, [more]

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