Patrick Mahomes wants to become more active for social causes

When a group of players responded to the NFL in the wake of the George Floyd murder with a video that got Roger Goodell’s attention, perhaps no voice was clearer than Patrick Mahomes‘. Because star quarterbacks with Super Bowl MVPs have different opportunities to reach others than guys who are merely great players. Mahomes told [more]

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New Jersey lab generated 77 false positives

The numbers are in. And they’re significant. Per a league source, a BioReference laboratory in New Jersey generated false positive results for 77 NFL samples. Point-of-care testing conducted as to each of the individuals involved generated a negative outcome. Also, each of the 77 sample are being re-tested; so far, each one has come back [more]

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John Harbaugh has moved on from Earl Thomas: “All eyes ahead”

Ravens coach John Harbaugh spoke to the media Sunday afternoon. He was not interested in talking about the most intriguing story of the day. Instead, Harbaugh referred to the Ravens’ 17-word news release announcing Earl Thomas‘ release. “I think the statement speaks for itself,” Harbaugh said, via Jeff Zrebiec of TheAthletic.com. Reporters, of course, pressed [more]

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Dontari Poe has not talked to Jerry Jones but still plans to kneel for anthem

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said earlier this month he would show “grace” in deciding the team’s national anthem stance. Jones previously has prohibited players from protesting during the national anthem, and the Cowboys are one of the few NFL teams never to have had a player sit, kneel or raise a fist during the pregame [more]

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Panthers waive Jordan Scarlett

Running back Jordan Scarlett‘s time with the Panthers has come to an end. The Panthers announced that Scarlett has been placed on waivers Sunday. They needed a roster spot for kicker/punter Kaare Vedvik after claiming him off of waivers last week. Scarlett was a fifth-round pick by Carolina in 2019. He appeared in nine games [more]

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Ravens release Earl Thomas

And that’s that. The Ravens, unable to find a trade partner under the circumstances, have released safety Earl Thomas. “We have terminated S Earl Thomas’ contract for personal conduct that has adversely affected the Baltimore Ravens,” the team has announced. The move undoubtedly will result in the team refusing to pay his $10 million salary, [more]

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Vikings have 12 positive test results from the lab that generated false results

The Vikings will practice on Sunday with 10 percent of their roster suddenly gone. Via Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com, coach Mike Zimmer said that eight players, one coach, and three staff members received news of a positive test. The results came from the same New Jersey lab currently under investigation for false results. The Vikings [more]

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