Jason McCourty: NFL locker rooms can have uncomfortable but productive racial discussions

Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty is expecting the widespread discussions about race across America to spread to NFL locker rooms when training camps open, and he thinks those discussions will be uncomfortable but ultimately productive. McCourty said on CNN that a diverse NFL locker room can be a good forum for straight talk between people of [more]

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NFL addresses players’ video: We can and need to do more

After a pointed message released by a collection of the NFL’s star black players on Thursday night, the NFL has made a statement pledging support to its athletes. The group, which included Patrick Mahomes, Deshaun Watson, Tyrann Mathieu, Odell Bekcham Jr., Saquon Barkley and many more, asked the league for their support in the fight [more]

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K.J. Wright says he is ahead of schedule is recovery from shoulder surgery

Seattle Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright said Thursday in an interview with Sports Radio 950 KJR that he is ahead of schedule in his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery. “Health is good. I’m ahead of schedule of where I need to be and if there’s a football season I plan on being out there game one,” [more]

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William Jackson: I love it in Cincinnati and would love long-term deal

Bengals cornerback William Jackson played 14 games last season with a torn labrum in his right shoulder. He aggravated the injury in a Week 16 game against the Dolphins and spent the final game on injured reserve. Jackson, who also missed a Week Seven game against Jacksonville, underwent surgery in January in Houston. “I don’t [more]

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Players produce powerful video demanding clear messages from NFL

As monumental societal changes descends on our nation, words are becoming action. And a group of NFL players has put together a powerful 70-second video that sends a powerful message to America — and specifically to the National Football League. “It’s been 10 days since George Floyd was brutally murdered,” Saints receiver Michael Thomas says [more]

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Luke Kuechly officially joins Panthers’ front office as pro scout

Luke Kuechly has retired, but he remains in the football business and will continue to collect a paycheck from the Panthers. (Just a much smaller paycheck in a much lower-profile role.) Kuechly officially joined the Panthers’ front office as a pro scout, the team announced Thursday. “During the season, it’ll be player evaluation and then [more]

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Shaquille O’Neal was on Saints’ call during Drew Brees’ apology

The Saints aren’t saying much about what went on in their team meeting this morning, wanting to keep things in-house. A handful of players, including Alvin Kamara, Terron Armstead, Michael Thomas and Demario Davis, indicated they accepted their quarterback’s apology. Little else has been said about the meeting. But at least one non-Saints player was [more]

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