Christian McCaffrey speaking out on mental health of military veterans

A recent report found that more than 30,000 active duty military personnel and veterans have died by suicide since September 11, 2001, which is more than four times as many as have died in combat. Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is speaking out about the importance of protecting the mental health of those who have [more]

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Mark Murphy’s latest column says nothing about Aaron Rodgers

Last month, Packers CEO Mark Murphy’s online Q&A created a firestorm when he replied to a question that didn’t even mention quarterback Aaron Rodgers by saying that the situation with Rodgers “has divided our fan base.” This month, Murphy’s column makes no mention of the biggest issue still engulfing the franchise. There’s nothing. No question [more]

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Vernon Davis launches acting career that he hopes will obscure his football career

Former NFL tight end Vernon Davis doesn’t want to be known as former NFL tight end Vernon Davis. He wants to be known as current actor Vernon Davis. Via John Keim of ESPN.com, Davis recently explained that he hopes his acting career will eventually make people forget that he played football. “Over time I’ll probably [more]

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Bruce Allen indirectly benefits from lack of WFT transparency

In its handling of the WFT investigation and punishment, the NFL opted (I believe) to protect owner Daniel Snyder and, in turn, to protect other owners who may face similar accusations or issues in the future. Someone else benefited indirectly from the league’s decision to choose secrecy over transparency. Former team president Bruce Allen. It’s [more]

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Major Harris gets his number retired by West Virginia, too

When I saw yesterday that the folks up the road from me at West Virginia University had decided to retire the No. 90 worn by former Mountaineers linebacker Darryl Talley, my first thought was, “Well, if they’re retiring Talley’s number, when are they retiring Major’s number?” They announced it on Friday. I walked outside this [more]

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Everson Griffen still wants to return to the Vikings

After 10 years with the Vikings, defensive end Everson Griffen left Minnesota. He still wants to go back. Via Will Ragatz of SI.com, Griffen recently texted Paul Allen of KFAN to confirm his desire to re-sign with the Vikings. “I never should’ve left the Vikings,” Griffen told Allen. “I f–kd up. What I tweeted was [more]

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Attorney Lisa Banks continues assault on NFL’s decision in WFT case

The attorneys representing a large number of former employees of the Washington Football Team continue to assail the punishment dispensed by the league to the team and the “voluntary” suspension to be served by owner Daniel Snyder. “I think it’s outrageous,” attorney Lisa Banks told Scott Abraham of WJLA-TV. “I think we have seen that [more]

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