Bears in rare territory with lack of high picks

This year’s draft may be a challenge for the Bears. Chicago sent its first- and third-round picks to the Raiders in the Khalil Mack trade, and its fourth-round pick to the Patriots to move up last year to draft running back David Montgomery. The Bears did get back the Raiders’ second-round pick, but that still [more]

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Former NFL cornerback Johnthan Banks arrested on domestic violence charges

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers second-round draft pick Johnthan Banks was arrested on domestic violence and aggravated assault charges on Wednesday in Clay County, Mississippi. According to WTVA-TV,  Banks was accused of choking his wife in his home late Tuesday night. Banks was booked by the Clay County Sherriff’s Department just after 8 AM on Wednesday. [more]

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Derek Wolfe expects Broncos to let him become a free agent

Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe is expecting to have the opportunity to test the free agent market when the new league year begins. In an interview with KOA radio in Denver, Wolfe said the team talked to his agent recently and they received word from the Broncos that they don’t intend to do a [more]

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Mark Davis on Las Vegas draft: “Health and safety will always be No. 1”

The NFL has stayed largely silent about potential alternative plans for the Las Vegas draft, given the coronavirus outbreak. Raiders owner Mark Davis has chosen to speak. “The league office, the [NFL] Players Association and the city and the state are working together,” Davis told Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News. “They’re making a [more]

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Report: Eli Penny agrees to two-year deal with Giants

Giants fullback Eli Penny agreed to a two-year deal, Jordan Raanan of ESPN reports. Penny, 26, was set to become a restricted free agent. He played 127 offensive snaps (12 percent) and 227 special teams snaps (50 percent) last season in playing all 16 games. In three seasons, Penny has appeared in 46 games with [more]

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NFL should consider delaying the start of free agency

As American citizens deal with an unprecedented public-health crisis that has begun to disrupt daily life for millions and will continue to do so, the NFL needs to take a candid, clear-eyed look at a major event planned for next week. Free agency begins on Monday. (Technically, Wednesday; as a practical matter, Monday.) Players will [more]

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NBA suspends its season

As the NBA was considering playing the balance of its season without fans, the NBA has unexpectedly — and swiftly — taken things a step farther. After Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday night, the NBA suspended its season. It’s unclear when the season will continue, but it will [more]

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