Roger Goodell addresses COVID-19 outbreak

For the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak has turned the sports world and the real world on its head, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has addressed the topic. Goodell’s comments were made in connection with the disclosure from Saints coach Sean Payton that he has tested positive for the virus. “Our primary concern is for [more]

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Saints exercise fifth-year options on Marshon Lattimore, Ryan Ramczyk

The Saints have exercised the 2021 fifth-year options on cornerback Marshon Lattimore and offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk, Field Yates of ESPN reports. Lattimore and Ramczyk become the first members of the 2017 draft class to have their options picked up. Under the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, fifth-year options are fully guaranteed. Lattimore and Ramczyk have [more]

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Report: Dolphins, Falcons showed most interest in a Todd Gurley trade

The Rams cut running back Todd Gurley on Thursday. Before they did it, they tried to trade him. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Dolphins and Falcons showed the most interest in trading for Gurley, in recent weeks. Ultimately (obviously) a deal wasn’t done. And now that Gurley has been released, he’s free to [more]

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Justin March re-signing with Cowboys

The Cowboys announced they re-signed linebacker Justin March in addition to linebacker Joe Thomas. The two add depth behind Sean Lee, Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch. March, 26, joined the team during the 2017 season. A core special teams player, he has appeared in all 16 games the past two seasons. In 39 games [more]

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Sean Payton has had no respiratory symptoms from COVID-19

Saints coach Sean Payton announced on Thursday that he has been diagnosed with COVID-19. He added that he has avoided the worst of the virus. “I’m feeling better and fortunate to not have any of the respiratory symptoms,” Payton said on Twitter. “Four more days at home.” Payton went public with his diagnosis in an [more]

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Falcons, Eagles aren’t talking about a Julio Jones trade

No nose boops for Leroy tonight. PFT Commenter’s dog, who doubles as an NFL insider, heard Thursday night that the Eagles and Falcons are talking about a trade that would send receiver Julio Jones to Philadelphia. Per a league source with knowledge of the situation, that’s “absolutely not” happening. And for good reason. Based on [more]

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Patriots put up billboards thanking Tom Brady

For those in the Boston area who aren’t staying indoors at this upside-down time, there are a dozen specific messages peppered throughout the vicinity. Via Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, 12 billboards thanking Tom Brady for his time with the Patriots now appear in New England. Via CBSSports.com, the billboards say, “Thank you Tom. The greatest [more]

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