Nick Vigil hoping “fresh start” with Vikings leads to bigger role on defense

Linebacker Nick Vigil agreed to a one-year contract with the Vikings early in free agency last month, but he wasn’t able to discuss his new gig because it did not become official until this week. Vigil joins a linebacking corps that has Anthony Barr and Eric Kendricks returning for injury and an opening in the [more]

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Washington hiring Natalia Dorantes as coordinator of football programs

Natalia Dorantes worked as a recruiting coordinator at Texas A&M the last couple of years and that experience might have helped her make the jump to the NFL this offseason. Dorantes direct messaged Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera during the NFL’s annual women’s form in February to introduce herself and thank Rivera for [more]

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Tony Buzbee hints at potential federal law violations by Deshaun Watson

The potential criminal case against Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has begun with the Houston Police Department hearing from at least two persons who claim assault. The attorney representing those women and all others in the 22 civil actions pending against Watson apparently wants to get the attention of the federal authorities. Buzbee emphasized during Tuesday’s [more]

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Tom Brady: I was always motivated by people doubting me, and I still feel that way

After seven Super Bowl rings, Tom Brady doesn’t have many doubters left. But he finds motivation in believing he’s been doubted. Brady told Michael Strahan that a big part of his motivation in his first season with the Buccaneers was believing that people had given up on him and thought he should retire. “I was [more]

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D.J. Reed thinks Seahawks are getting “a really good cornerback” in Ahkello Witherspoon

One of the most shrewd moves the Seattle Seahawks made last season was grabbing cornerback D.J. Reed off injury waivers from the San Francisco 49ers during the preseason. The Seahawks are hoping another former 49ers cornerbacks will be a similar boost to their secondary this season. Seattle signed Ahkello Witherspoon to a one-year deal this [more]

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Report: Texans signing tight end Antony Auclair

The Houston Texans are signing former Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Antony Auclair, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. Auclair played in eight games last season for the Buccaneers with two starts. He’s appeared in 40 games throughout his four seasons with the team after signing as an undrafted free agent in 2017. [more]

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Tony Buzbee responds to the latest Rusty Hardin statement

The back and forth continues between the lawyers at the heart of the Deshaun Watson controversy. After Tuesday’s compelling remarks from Ashley Solis, the first person who sued Watson and who has now attached her name, face, and voice to the cause, attorney Rusty Hardin issued a statement that attempted to rebut her contention that [more]

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