Kevin Stefanski wants Baker Mayfield to “stay safe” during break

With Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady willing to flout the rules — or at least the NFLPA’s suggestion that players not gather for workouts — the question becomes how many other quarterbacks are willing to follow suit. As it pertains to Baker Mayfield, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski tried to walk a fine line, while stopping well [more]

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Gregg Williams wants Jamal Adams to feel good about being a Jet

Jets safety Jamal Adams has made no secret that he wants to be traded, but defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is planning to have Adams on his squad this year. Williams told reporters today that he loves coaching Adams, wants to continue coaching Adams, and wants to Adams to feel how much the team values him. [more]

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Tom Brady continues to lead Buccaneers workouts

Tom Brady has stacked three Super Bowl rings on each middle finger, and he continues to wave them at the NFL Players Association. The NFLPA has recommended that players stop working out together, until training camp opens. Brady continues to work out with his Tampa Bay teammates, in defiance of that recommendation. Kevin O’Donnell of [more]

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NFL executive Adolpho Birch joins the Titans

Adolpho Birch, a long-time member of management at the league office, is leaving to work for one of the teams. The Titans have announced that Birch will become the senior V.P. of business affairs and chief legal officer with his hometown team. He had served as the senior V.P. of labor policy and league affairs. [more]

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Hall of Fame game cancellation means little as to whether season happens

For those inclined to be pessimistic about pro football in 2020, plenty of evidence exists to support the suspicion that the season won’t happen. For those inclined to be optimistic, it’s getting harder to find lifelines on which to cling. That said, the fact that the NFL has canceled the Hall of Fame game means [more]

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Kentucky Derby to run Sept. 5, with fans in the stands

While it’s unclear at the moment whether NFL teams will be able to play in front of customers when the season is scheduled to start in mid-September, another large sporting event is going to try to have fans in the stands. Churchill Downs Racetrack just announced that the Kentucky Derby would be run on Sept. [more]

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Malcolm Jenkins: Returning to play on “trust system” puts us at risk

The NFL organized a video conference with team owners on Thursday to discuss, among other topics, the preparations for the 2020 season. Those preparations, particularly the ones having to do with controlling the spread of COVID-19, have been a frequent topic of conversation this offseason. Coaches have wondered how football can be practiced and played [more]

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