Sam Darnold is No. 1 in Carolina for now, but the quarterback job is “up for grabs”

The third overall pick in 2018 currently is the top cat at quarterback in Carolina. That doesn’t mean a 2022 third-round pick can’t knock him off. Panthers G.M. Scott Fitterer, in a recent appearance on #PFTPM, addressed the dynamics regarding veteran Sam Darnold and rookie Matt Corral. “Sam is the number one guy right now,” [more]

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NFL scheduling executives admit no prime-time games for Lions “looks odd”

The Detroit Lions will be showcased in August on Hard Knocks, an evening show on HBO. After that, the league has no use for the Lions in prime-time. During a Friday media video conference, NFL V.P. of broadcast planning Mike North admitted that it “looks odd” to not have Detroit in any night games for [more]

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NFL schedule has Patriots at Arizona on a Monday, followed by at Las Vegas on Sunday

NFL teams dislike having long road trips on a short work week, but that’s exactly what the 2022 NFL schedule gave the Patriots in December. New England is at Arizona in Week 14 for a Monday night game on December 12, and then at Las Vegas for a Sunday night game on December 18. With [more]

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Lions, Colts plan joint preseason practices

The Lions and Colts will practice together twice before they play in Week Two of the preseason. Lions coach Dan Campbell said he sees the competition of practicing against another team is beneficial amid a long summer of teammates practicing against each other. “It’s a change in intensity because you’re going against another opponent, and [more]

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More than two weeks after warrant was issued, Earl Thomas has been arrested

The warrant was issued on April 27. Finally, former NFL safety Earl Thomas has been arrested. Thomas is charged with a third-degree felony for violating a protective order two or more times within 12 months. Via court records, Thomas was arrested in Orange County, Texas on Friday, May 13. It’s unclear why it took so [more]

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Mike Brown took a stand against Rams leaving St. Louis

If people in St. Louis are looking for a team to follow and support, we have a suggestion. The Cincinnati Bengals. Here’s why. Apart from the fact that they are currently pretty good, Bengal owner Mike Brown was the only NFL owner who consistently opposed the Rams leaving St. Louis. The information comes from the [more]

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Raiders have been plagued by “financial disorder,” with employees who complained about it quickly let go

The revolving door at the Raiders’ facility in recent months has raised eyebrows throughout the league. The New York Times has tried to get to the bottom of it. And while the Times has advanced the ball, it feels like there’s more to the story that remains untold. The Times spoke to more than a [more]

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