Matt Rhule won’t be complaining over circumstances of first training camp with Panthers

This may not have been exactly what Matt Rhule pictured when he envisioned possibilities of being a head coach in the NFL. No preseason, reduced training camp practices and dozens of meetings via video conferences only aren’t the norm for the NFL this time of year. But it’s the reality that Rhule and the rest [more]

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Patrick Mahomes comes in at No. 4 on the NFL’s top 100 list

When sitting atop the NFL’s mountain, it often can be hard to find motivation. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has found some, thanks to the NFL’s annual list of the top 100 players in the NFL. Mahomes landed at No. 4, behind Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (No. 1), Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (No. 2), and Rams [more]

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Bobby Wagner admired Jamal Adams play, excited to have him with Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner had gotten to know Jamal Adams a little bit in recent years through joint trips to the Pro Bowl or events together as representatives of the Jordan Brand. Now the two will be teammates after the Seahawks acquired Adams in trade from the New York Jets over the weekend. “I’ve [more]

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World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty won't play in US Open

Australia's Ashleigh Barty, the top-ranked singles player in women's tennis, has announced she will not play in either the Western & Southern Open or the US Open, citing Covid-19 concerns.

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Bengals expected to re-sign Tristan Vizcaino

The Bengals are expected to re-sign kicker/punter Tristan Vizcaino, pending a physical and COVID-19 tests, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. Vizcaino spent time in the Bengals’ camp last summer. He will compete for a job this season, but the Bengals also are creating a backup plan in case one of their veteran specialists contracts [more]

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Isaiah Simmons still expecting to make an impact despite COVID-19

COVID-19 has changed many things for teams and players this season, but it hasn’t changed Isaiah Simmons’ goals. Despite no on-field work in the offseason, the eighth overall choice still expects a successful rookie season. “I’m not going to adjust my personal goals because we’re having a little adversity with this global pandemic,” Simmons said, [more]

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Still no signed agreement revising the CBA

Five days ago, the NFL and the NFL Players Association struck a deal on a revised Collective Bargaining Agreement, aimed at addressing various issues relevant to pro football in a pandemic. The formal agreement, however, has still not been signed. So what’s the holdup? As one source with knowledge of the situation told PFT, “Lawyers.” [more]

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