John Elway describes trade for Jurrell Casey as a “steal”

Typically, teams take great pains to characterize trades as win-win propositions, in order to ensure that more trades can be done. Broncos G.M. John Elway committed a slight deviation from that practice on Wednesday, when discussing the trade that recently brought defensive tackle Jurrell Casey to Denver from Tennessee. “We’re excited about [how it] unfolded,” [more]

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Former XFL safety Tyree Kinnel signing with Steelers

The Steelers have come to terms with a third former XFL player. Former DC Defenders safety Tyree Kinnel committed to the Steelers, according to his agent, Vince Calo. He joins former New York Guardians defensive tackle Cavon Walker and offensive lineman Jarron Jones. Kinnel, 23, finished the shortened XFL season with 16 tackles. Kinnel originally [more]

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Washington reaches agreement with Cody Latimer

Washington has reached agreement on a deal with receiver Cody Latimer, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. Latimer, 27, spent the past two seasons with the Giants. He played 15 games with 10 starts in 2019, making 24 catches for 300 yards and two touchdowns. Latimer saw action on 369 offensive snaps and 43 on [more]

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Worker at Raiders’ stadium tests positive for COVID-19

A construction worker at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas has tested positive for coronavirus. Construction will continue on the new home of the Raiders, with the stadium still scheduled to open this summer. Mortenson/McCarthy, the construction venture for the stadium, released a statement Wednesday. “Mortenson/McCarthy was notified today that a worker on the Allegiant Stadium [more]

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NHL delays its draft, which had been set for June

The NFL has shown no inclination to delay its 2020 draft, which is set for April 23-25. The NHL already has delayed its draft, which was set for more than two months later. The NHL announced on Wednesday that is has delayed its Scouting Combine (set for June 1-6), its annual awards (set for June [more]

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Cardinals sign Trevon Coley, D.J. Foster

The Cardinals announced Wednesday that they have agreed to terms with defensive lineman Trevon Coley and running back D.J. Foster on one-year contracts. Coley appeared in seven games with Indianapolis last season, making six tackles. He previously played 31 games with 29 starts in two seasons with Cleveland. Coley, 25, had 80 tackles, 2.5 sacks, [more]

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Taysom Hill will have same role as No. 2 QB

Taysom Hill played 241 offensive snaps last season, most of them at positions other than quarterback in the Saints offense. He will continue in that role this season, Sean Payton said Wednesday, but Hill will add another duty. Hill also will serve as the Saints’ backup quarterback behind Drew Brees. “He’s earned that opportunity,” Payton [more]

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