Devonta Freeman tells Bucs to negotiate with him directly

Devonta Freeman has a message for the Buccaneers. Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians was asked about reports that the team has interest in the free agent running back during a Thursday conference call and said that there would be interest if Freeman was looking for a lower salary. That led to a response from Freeman [more]

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Steven Nelson: Steelers staying home for camp won’t have big effect

Coaches are allowed back in team facilities on Friday in another step toward starting the NFL season on schedule after an offseason that unfolded very differently due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While some things are returning to normal, there are still more changes for teams to deal with this summer. The NFL barred teams from [more]

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Bruce Arians hoping for extra time in training camp

Coaches are allowed to return to team facilities today, but it will be some time before players return. And Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians is hoping to get a little extra time with them to make up for the OTAs and minicamps they missed because of the coronavirus. Via Greg Auman of TheAthletic.com, Arians said that [more]

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Deion Jones: Drew Brees’ apology needs to turn to action

Saints quarterback Drew Brees has apologized (twice now), and has work to do to convince his teammates he’s sincere. Naturally, people who aren’t on his team aren’t as eager to offer him the benefit of the doubt, after his comments this week suggesting that kneeling during the national anthem is disrespectful to the flag and [more]

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Ditching the day job: From CNN to leading rock guitarist

I won't forget the moment I informed my boss at CNN of my intention to leave sports journalism for a career in music.

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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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