Linebacker says risk of head injury not worth it Chris Borland, 24, of the San Francisco 49ers walks away from big money "to do what's best for my health." Studies suggest that the hard knocks of football can lead to debilitating head injuries. More
This year's draft heavy on size, light on glamour This year's NFL draft is heavy on size and light on glamour. There's no high-profile quarterback destined to go No. 1 and instantly become the face of a downtrodden franchise. There's not even a running back or wide receiver worthy of the top overall pick, someone with the kind of swagger that wins over fans weary of losing. More
Packers ink Matthews to lucrative long-term deal Clay Matthews has signed a long-term extension with the Packers, as first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the five-year, $66 million deal will make Matthews the NFL’s highest paid linebacker. Matthews, a four-time Pro Bowl pick, was scheduled to make $3.73 million in the final year of his contract, but he was expected to receive an offer valued around $13 million per year, similar to the NFL’s highest-paid linebacker, the Cowboys’ DeMarcus Ware. More
Steelers receiver Emmanuel Sanders signs Patriots' offer sheet The NFL restricted free-agent market is active once again. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has signed an offer sheet with the New England Patriots, his agent Jordan Woy confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. More
Everything Wrong With Rules Analysts Was on Display During NFL Championship Games The rules analyst job is the most overrated thing to ever happen in sports broadcasting.” I wrote that in Traina Thoughts two weeks ago. After watching the AFC and NFC championship games Sunday, I can ... 01/30/2023 - 2:43 am | View Link
At times, NFL needs to slow things down for “expedited review” to work The opening drive of Sunday’s NFC Championship included an opening-drive fourth-down conversion that shouldn’t have been. Receiver DeVonta Smith made what appeared to be a great catch on fourth and ... 01/30/2023 - 2:27 am | View Link