Nate Ebner out of Olympic rugby after surgery, plans to play in 2021 NFL season

Nate Ebner will not be an Olympian this year, but does plan to be an NFL player. Ebner, who was on the U.S. Olympic rugby team in 2016 and had been planning to compete again in Tokyo next month, announced today that he will be unable to participate in the rugby team tryouts as he [more]

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Brad Holmes: I never viewed Jared Goff as a bridge option

When the Lions traded Matthew Stafford, one of the aspects that made the Rams a solid trade partner was the ability to acquire Jared Goff in the deal. General Manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell have praised Goff all offseason, with Holmes recently saying that he’s sure Goff has a chip on his [more]

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Bucs sign first-round pick Joe Tryon

The Buccaneers’ first-round draft pick is under contract. Outside linebacker Joe Tryon, the 32nd overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, has signed his rookie contract, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. It’s a four-year deal worth $11.17 million fully guaranteed, with a signing bonus of $5.48 million and a fifth-year option [more]

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Who was Tom Brady referring to with his “motherf–ker” remark?

The question has swirled throughout the NFL for the past 24 hours. Who is the “motherf–ker” to whom Tom Brady is referring in his comments regarding a team that lost interest in signing Brady last year because they were “sticking with” the other guy? Speculation has centered on 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, because: (1) Brady [more]

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Darrell Bevell: Laviska Shenault really needs the ball in his hands

The Jaguars gave first-round pick Travis Etienne snaps at wide receiver during their offseason program because they want the running back to be able to play a versatile role in their offense this season. Etienne is not the only player that the Jags would like to see make an impact in multiple areas on the [more]

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NFLPA rules likely will prohibit NIL marketing guarantees

The NIL floodgates will soon be opening in several states, and possibly beyond. For the NFL Players Association, a question has emerged as to whether agents will be permitted to use marketing guarantees in the representation of players for names, images, and likenesses purposes. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the NFLPA privately [more]

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Did Michael Sam get a fair chance in the NFL?

As the NFL celebrates the decision of Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib to disclose his sexuality, it’s important to remember the experience of Michael Sam. Prior to the 2014 draft, Sam announced his own sexuality, making him the first player to announce that he’s gay. Questions still linger as to whether Sam got a fair [more]

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