Andrew Whitworth: It feels like this year will probably be the end

Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth has seemed to be on the verge of retirement every offseason for the last few years. But now, Whitworth is really getting ready to hang up his cleats. Entering his 16th season, Whitworth will turn 40 in December. During an appearance on Chris Long’s Green Light podcast, Whitworth discussed how [more]

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Eventual disappearance of federal marijuana prohibition would pressure NFL to scrap its own ban

On Monday, Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that the federal government’s prohibition on the use of marijuana may no longer make sense. That raised plenty of eyebrows, from sea to shining sea. It definitely should raise eyebrows at 345 Park Avenue. As more and more states in which the NFL does business began to legalize marijuana [more]

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Jeremy Chinn: You can use me wherever as long as you’re using me

Jeremy Chinn finished second in voting for the defensive rookie of the year award in 2020 and his versatility played a big role in that result. Chinn explained on SiriusXM NFL Radio that he didn’t have a clearly defined position when he spoke to defensive coordinator Phil Snow after being drafted with the final pick [more]

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Kyle Pitts signs rookie contract

The Falcons have signed their first-round draft pick. Former Florida tight end Kyle Pitts has signed his rookie contract, the Falcons announced. Pitts was the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, and the first non-quarterback selected. An athlete with a unique blend of size, speed and explosiveness, Pitts was viewed by many as [more]

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NFL calls off supplemental draft for second straight year

The NFL has been operating closer to normal this offseason, but one change from last year’s pandemic-altered offseason remains in place. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the league will not hold a supplemental draft this summer. They called off last year’s edition in early July. Under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, there is no [more]

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NIL revenues could prompt college football players to stay in school longer

To the extent that the NFL wants to support the free farm system that is college football by encouraging players to remain in school for as long as possible, the NFL has stumbled over an unexpected tool that may persuade players to defer their draft plans. A question posed during my weekly Tuesday morning visit [more]

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Lions announce plans for fans at training camp

After last year’s training camps were closed to the public because of COVID-19, teams are starting to announce plans to bring back the fans in 2021. The Lions are the latest team, announcing this morning that they will have nine practices free to all fans, and another two practices for season ticket holders. Detroit confirmed [more]

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