Tag: NFL

Eagles’ Hurts Says Big-Money Deal Won’t Change His Mentality

PHILADELPHIA—Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is wealthier after getting his new contract. However, his mentality has not changed. Wearing a green suit and matching tie, Hurts spoke on Monday for the first time since agreeing with the Eagles last week on a five-year, $255 million deal. The contract guarantees Hurts $179.3 million. “ Money is…


NFL Draft Back to Being All About QBs at the Top

Quarterbacks are back on top in the NFL draft. A year after the first 19 picks were non-QBs and Kenny Pickett was the only signal-caller selected in the first round, this draft class is loaded with potential franchise players. Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud have been the center of attention since before last year’s draft…


Lions WR Jameson Williams, Four Others Suspended for Betting

Detroit Lions first-round pick Jameson Williams was one of five NFL players suspended for violations of the league’s betting policy. Four Lions’ players and “multiple business and football” employees were identified by the NFL in the league’s most significant crackdown in the online betting era. The Lions said they fully cooperated with the NFL investigation…


Dolphins’ Tagovailoa Considered Retirement After Concussions

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.—Tua Tagovailoa considered walking away from football. It was a brief thought after he was diagnosed with two concussions last season and many questioned if it was safe for the 25-year-old Miami Dolphins quarterback to continue playing. But after talking to his family and doctors, Tagovailoa ruled out retirement and started training in…


Bengals’ Joe Mixon Pleads Not Guilty to Menacing Charge

CINCINNATI—Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a misdemeanor charge of aggravated menacing over allegations that he threatened and pointed a gun at a woman in Cincinnati earlier this year. Mixon made his initial court appearance in Hamilton County Municipal Court, where bond was set at $10,000. He was ordered to…


Damar Hamlin Reveals Official Cause of His Collapse, a Condition Rare to Adult Football Players

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who almost died after going into cardiac arrest on the field last season, has revealed that he collapsed because of a condition that mostly happens to teenagers playing baseball. During a press conference on Tuesday, the Bills announced that Hamlin has made a remarkable recovery over the past three months…


Former NFL Defensive End Chris Smith Dead at 31

CLEVELAND—Former NFL defensive end Chris Smith, who was touched by tragedy while he played for the Cleveland Browns, has died. He was 31. Smith’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, and the Browns confirmed his passing on Tuesday. The cause of death was not immediately known. “Rest in Peace Chris,” Rosenhaus wrote on Twitter. “Condolences to all his…


Damar Hamlin Cleared to Play, 4 Months After Cardiac Arrest

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.—Wearing a red cap and a Buffalo Bills pullover, safety Damar Hamlin sat down at the podium and declared he’s ready to resume playing football. “This event was life-changing, but it’s not the end of my story,” Hamlin said Tuesday, speaking at a news conference at the team’s facility for the first time…


Eagles’ Hurts Becomes NFL’s Highest Paid Player Ever

Philadelphia Eagles Jalen Hurts became the highest paid player in National Football League history after the quarterback agreed a five-year $255 million contract extension, the club said on Monday. The deal includes the first no trade clause in Eagles franchise history and $179 million guaranteed, including $110 million on the signing of the deal. Hurts…


NFL Commanders Owner Dan Snyder Agrees to $6B Sale

A group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales that includes Magic Johnson has an agreement in principle to buy the NFL’s Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder for a North American professional sports team record $6 billion, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press…