Linebacker Christian Jones signs with Bears on one-year deal

The Chicago Bears have brought back linebacker Christian Jones after a three-year stint with the Detroit Lions. Jones began his career with the Bears in 2014 when he signed with the team as an undrafted free agent out of Florida State. After four years with the Bears Jones signed with the Lions. Jones appeared in [more]

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Marcus Mariota excited to return to Raiders despite taking a pay cut

Marcus Mariota is happy that he gets to remain as a part of the Las Vegas Raiders going forward despite taking a pay cut to remain with the team. Via Rob DeMello of KHON2, Mariota said that the chance to stay with the Raiders overcame any concerns over trimming his salary for the upcoming season. [more]

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Mac Jones works out for scouts at Alabama’s first pro day

Mac Jones is not expected to wait long to hear his name called on draft night. Nothing he did or didn’t do Tuesday likely affected his draft standing one way or the other. But for the record, the Alabama quarterback measured 6-2 5/8, weighed 217 pounds, ran 40-yard dash times of 4.72 and 4.68 and [more]

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Trent Williams came close to signing with Chiefs

Given his close relationship with the Shanahan family, Trent Williams wanted to stay with the 49ers. Williams’ future, though, became uncertain once the offensive tackle hit the free agent market. Williams came close to a deal with the Chiefs, a signing he thought was imminent. “Once I got the hunch that K.C. seemed like they [more]

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Deshaun Watson needs to settle these cases, now

In the week since Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson disclosed that he was facing a lawsuit that he refused to settle, I’ve been asked several times over the past few days how I would represent and/or advise Watson. I’ve thought about it a lot, reflecting on cases that I handled during a 18-year legal career before [more]

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The flaws in the statements issued on behalf of Deshaun Watson

Although the rights of Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson remain fully preserved in a court of law, Watson’s case has suffered in recent days in the court of public opinion. On Tuesday, attorney Rusty Hardin fired back on Watson’s behalf, with a statement in which Hardin proclaims Watson’s innocence. We’ve posted both the Hardin statement and [more]

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Jason Wright: Washington Football Team could remain permanent name

After the franchise’s name change in 2020, the Washington Football Team caught on with some fans. Team president Jason Wright told John Keim of ESPN that the organization will strongly consider Washington Football Team as the permanent name for the franchise. “There are a set of folks that have warmed to the Washington Football Team,” [more]

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