Nike suspends endorsement deal with Deshaun Watson

Tuesday’s press conference caused many to view the ongoing controversy involving Deshaun Watson differently. Among the many now viewing the situation differently, apparently, is Nike. Via CNBC.com, the sports apparel giant has suspended its endorsement deal with Watson. “We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and have suspended Deshaun Watson. We will continue to [more]

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Report: Buccaneers, Antonio Brown still do not appear to be close to a deal

Free agent wide receiver Antonio Brown has made clear he wants to re-sign with the Buccaneers, and the Bucs say offers have been made. But the two sides appear to be far apart on reaching an agreement. The Tampa Bay Times reports that there is still no sign that Brown will be a Buccaneer in [more]

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Matthias Farley embracing “huge opportunity” with Titans

The Titans have engineered significant turnover in their secondary for 2021, moving on from Adoree' Jackson, Malcolm Butler, and Kenny Vaccaro. Tennessee signed cornerbacks Janoris Jenkins and Kevin Johnson to help fill the void. But there should be a role at safety still up for grabs. Free agent signee Matthias Farley is a candidate for [more]

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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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