Greg Newsome II trying to provide “helping hands” for rookie Browns teammates

At this time last year, Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II was preparing for his first NFL training camp. Newsome got a lot of advice from older teammates once he got to camp and that helped him move directly into a starting role during his rookie season. Newsome missed some time with injuries, but finished the [more]

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Commanders add Trent Williams, RG3 to “90 Greatest” ballot after fan outcry

The Washington Commanders can’t seem to get out of their own way as they attempt to reshape their public image, and their latest stumble came when fans were asked to vote for the team’s 90th anniversary “90 Greatest” players and coaches list — but were denied the opportunity to vote for a couple of high-profile [more]

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Condoleezza Rice joins Broncos’ ownership group

The Broncos have a new minority owner: Condoleezza Rice. Rob Walton, whose Walton-Penner family recently purchased the Broncos, announced today that Rice is on board with the organization. She presumably will own a very small percentage of the team but use her connections in the political world to the team’s advantage. “We’re pleased to welcome [more]

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NFL, NFLPA briefs due today in Deshaun Watson case

The hearing ended 11 days ago. At some point today, the NFL and NFL Players Association will be submitting their written paperwork to Judge Sue L. Robinson regarding the question of whether Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson should, or shouldn’t, be suspended. It’s technically called a post-hearing brief. It’s a common step in a situation like [more]

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Joey Bosa: Football is pretty much my only priority right now

The period between the end of offseason programs and the start of training camp provides some time for NFL players to get away from the game, but not all of them are looking for that. Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa recently appeared on his teammate Drue Tranquill‘s podcast to discuss his physical health, mental health, [more]

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Get ready, Steelers fans, for Acrisure Stadium

When word broke on Monday night that Heinz Field would acquire a new name, the smart money would have been on a local concern like UPMC snagging the rights. But the Steelers apparently weren’t in the mood for another hometown discount. Get ready for Acrisure Stadium to debut on the shores of the Mon, Ohio, [more]

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Robert Griffin III will replace Randy Moss on Monday night pregame

His first year in the NFL coincided with the final season played by Randy Moss. With Moss voluntarily giving up his duties as part of ESPN’s Monday night pregame show, Robert Griffin III will be taking the Hall of Famer’s place. Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reports that Griffin will fill the Moss [more]

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