Teams worry that opt-out privilege isn’t being used in good faith

The NFL reportedly wants to shorten the deadline for opting out. The desire to give players less time to decide on playing in 2020 comes from at least two specific concerns. As one source explained it to PFT, teams are concerned that some players who think they won’t make the team are choosing to opt [more]

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Jaguars sign veteran defensive end Adam Gotsis

The Jaguars are running thin at defensive end at the moment, so they brought in some experienced depth. The team announced the signing of defensive end Adam Gotsis. A former second-round pick of the Broncos, he spent the last four seasons in Denver. He only played nine games last year, before finishing the season on [more]

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Jaguars activate three players from COVID-19 list

The Jaguars took three players off of their reserve/COVID-19 list on Sunday. The team announced that defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton, tight end Charles Jones and right tackle Jawaan Taylor have all been activated from the list. The Jags previously activated cornerbacks Josiah Scott and Luq Barcoo, but still have three players waiting to be cleared [more]

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Pac-12 players make their case for significant change

No specific names have been attached, but the general message is powerful. In an item posted at ThePlayersTribune.com, the “Players of the Pac-12” spell out their concerns and list their demands for greater safety, justice, and equity in college sports. It’s a well-written, professional document that makes a compelling case for better treatment for college [more]

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Bills’ E.J. Gaines opts out of 2020

Bills cornerback E.J. Gaines is the latest player to opt out of the 2020 season. Gaines has informed the team he won’t be playing because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the team respects that, Bills G.M. Brandon Beane said today. “We want to win here. But the first part of winning is keeping everyone here [more]

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Massachusetts resuscitates the issue of integrity fees in sports betting

As states begin to plan for life after the pandemic, the legalization of sports betting and marijuana provides an easy path to rebuilding budgets. Some state legislatures are getting a head start. At least one may be trying use the chaos of the coronavirus to slip otherwise controversial provisions through the cracks. Mike Reiss of [more]

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MLB Commissioner decides to keep baseball season going

Rob Manfred’s suggestion that baseball season could be shut down turned out to be as legitimate as a father’s threat to turn this car around right now. “We are playing,” the MLB Commissioner told Karl Ravech of ESPN.com. “The players need to be better, but I am not a quitter in general and there is [more]

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