Former XFL OT Storm Norton signs with Chargers

Former XFL offensive tackle Storm Norton has agreed to a two-year deal with the Chargers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. He becomes the second XFL player signed by the Chargers, who also agreed to terms with tight end Donald Parham. The Los Angeles Wildcats made Norton the first overall choice in the XFL’s offensive line [more]

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Eagles Hall of Famer Pete Retzlaff dies at 88

Pete Retzlaff, a member of the Eagles’ Hall of Fame, died of natural causes in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, on Friday, the team announced. Retzlaff was 88. Retzlaff, who was a tight end, is one of only nine players in Eagles’ team history to have his number retired. Retzlaff wore 44. “We are saddened to learn of [more]

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Tom Brady to join in Saturday poker tournament for charity

Free from the yoke of Bill Belichick, Tom Brady is doing all sorts of things he would never have done while playing the role of Stepford Patriots. Earlier this week, Brady was cursing on the radio. On Saturday, he’ll be gambling. Sort of. Brady will join the likes of Adam Sandler, Bryan Cranston, Jon Hamm, [more]

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Patriots haven’t drafted a future Pro Bowler since Jamie Collins in 2013

The Patriots have drafted 52 players over the past six drafts. None have made a Pro Bowl (yet). Linebacker Jamie Collins, drafted in the second round in 2013, is the last player the Patriots have drafted who has made an all-star game. Collins made the Pro Bowl in 2015. The Bengals are the only other [more]

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Yes, Tua Tagovailoa’s virtual Pro Day workout violated Tennessee stay at home order

Tua Tagovailoa‘s virtual Pro Day workouts has generated plenty of buzz. But most in the media have overlooked one undeniable fact regarding the session, which occurred at the D1 Training facility, reportedly in Nashville: It violated the current Tennessee “stay at home” order. Executive Order 22, as amended by Executive Order 23, make the situation [more]

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Sidney Jones: I’ve “weathered the storm” and am ready to prove myself

The Eagles thought enough of cornerback Sidney Jones in 2017 that they drafted him in the second round despite a torn Achilles, but his first three years with the team haven’t provided much return on that investment. Jones has missed time with other injuries and spent time on the bench for performance reasons, which led [more]

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Drafting a QB “definitely something” Buccaneers will look at

The Buccaneers signed quarterback Tom Brady to a two-year contract last month, so they aren’t likely to be in the market for one of the top quarterbacks in this year’s draft class. Brady is 43, however, and that makes it hard not to give some thought to what might come next at the position. Blaine [more]

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