Raiders restructure Cory Littleton’s contract

The Las Vegas Raiders have restructured the contract of linebacker Cory Littleton to free up additional cap space for the 2020 season, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Littleton was previously set to earn $11.25 million in base salary this season with the Raiders. Per Rapoport, the restructured deal frees up $8.272 million [more]

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Louisiana Tech-Baylor postponed due to numerous positive COVID tests

Louisiana Tech’s season opener against Baylor scheduled for this Saturday has been postponed by the schools due to a rash of positive COVID-19 tests at Louisiana Tech. “We are obviously very disappointed that we will not be able to open the season this weekend at Baylor,” said Louisiana Tech Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland in [more]

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Jadeveon Clowney gets $13 million, with $2 million in incentives

Titans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney turned down $15 million earlier in the offseason. Ultimately, he can make $15 million this year, but he’ll need to put in some work to get there. Per a league source, Clowney receives base compensation of $13 million this year from the Titans, with the ability to earn another $2 [more]

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Report: Von Miller injured ankle tendon, likely ending his season

More details are emerging about Von Miller‘s lower leg injury, and none bringing good news for the Broncos pass rusher. Miller injured a tendon in is ankle on the last play of practice, Adam Schefter of ESPN reprots. Miller is expected to need surgery, which likely ends his season. Mike Klis of Denver’s 9News reports [more]

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Brandin Cooks did not practice Tuesday

The Texans traded for Brandin Cooks after trading DeAndre Hopkins. While Hopkins received a mega contract extension from the Cardinals on Tuesday, the Texans learned they made need a backup plan for Cooks for their season opener. Two days before their game against the Chiefs, the Texans report Cooks did not practice. It raises a [more]

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Report: Broncos fear Von Miller done for season with lower leg injury

Broncos pass rusher Von Miller injured his lower leg in Tuesday’s practice, according to multiple reports. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports Miller injured his ankle and the Broncos “fear” Miller is done for the season. Miller is undergoing an MRI to determine the extent of the injury. The Broncos had to make do without their [more]

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Colts offensive coordinator confident Philip Rivers has something left

Philip Rivers turns 39 in December. He turned the ball over 23 times last season, third-most in the NFL, in his final season with the Chargers. Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni expects, though, to get the best of Rivers. “I expect him to be the guy that leads the offense,” Sirianni said, via Andrew Walker [more]

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