NFL RUMORS AND NEWS

The Score "With the calendar now flipped to July and the start of training camp less than a month away, Lamar Jackson remains without a contract beyond the 2022 season. The situation isn't as dire or as urgent as it might seem - both for Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. But the longer Jackson goes..." July 02

Pro Football Talk "This past week featured a three-day hearing regarding the league’s effort to discipline Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. The four pending lawsuits against Watson were not completely forgotten. Fox 8 in Cleveland reports that attorney Tony Buzbee filed paperwork on..." July 02

Bleacher Report "Somewhere in the multiverse the NFL's biggest names are playing for different teams. Each general manager is tasked with being his franchise's version of Dr. Strange to view all of the possible outcomes. He must find the one path toward winning a Super..." July 02

CBS Sports "We don't yet know who will be playing quarterback for the Cleveland Browns for the majority of the 2022 season.  It's clear that the team would like it to be Deshaun Watson, given that the Browns traded a significant haul to the Houston Texans in..." July 02

Pro Football Rumors "It sounds like Michael Thomas has taken a significant step in his recovery from a lingering ankle injury. Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.football passes along a video (on Twitter) of Thomas running routes. The last time we saw Thomas on the field was during the 2020..." July 02

Sportsnaut "The Green Bay Packers trade of Davante Adams was inevitable. After the team placed the franchise tag on him, Adams stated that he would, under no circumstances, play under the tag. Furthermore, he turned down a contract worth more than what he ended up signing with the Las Vegas..." July 02

The Athletic "If you’ve been taking a Rip Van Winkle-like nap since March 17 and this is the first thing you’re reading since waking up, the Packers traded star receiver Davante Adams to the Raiders. The Chiefs also backed up the Brinks truck for..." July 02

Sportsnaut "The Atlanta Falcons are turning the page to a new era heading into the 2022 NFL season, replacing fan-favorite Matt Ryan with a quarterback battle between Marcus Mariota and Desmond Ridder. While the rookie might make a few starts this year, it seems the quarterback..." July 02

Clutch Points "Philadelphia Eagles fans should be excited for the upcoming season. With a refreshed roster around young quarterback Jalen Hurts, there’s plenty of reasons to think the Eagles will take a step forward this year. Eagles running back Miles Sanders made it clear he agrees, dropping..." July 02

Pro Football Talk "For his next move, Commanders owner Daniel Snyder possibly will declare the press to be the enemy of the people. Snyder is becoming gradually more aggressive with those in the media who dare to write or talk about the history that culminated in discipline that was announced a year ago..." July 02

Bleacher Report "Last season, the Cincinnati Bengals went from being one of the NFL's worst teams to a title contender. A four-win team the previous season, Cincinnati reached Super Bowl LVI and narrowly lost to the Los Angeles Rams. A year ago, no one saw the Bengals' Super Bowl run coming...." July 02

Pro Football Talk "Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence suffered through a rough rookie season. As one of the most celebrated quarterback prospects ever to enter the draft, expectations were high, but Lawrence threw 17 interceptions, the most in the NFL, and among all quarterbacks who threw at least 400..." July 02

Clutch Points "The Cleveland Browns looked like they had everything they need to at least make a deep run in the playoffs in the 2021 NFL season. But not only did they miss the postseason, but they also finished below .500 with an 8-9 record — a total letdown compared to what they accomplished..." July 02

Sportsnaut "Last year, the Washington Football Team came into the season as a team expected to vie for a playoff spot coming out of the NFC East. But they finished with the same amount of wins as a season ago, going 7-10. Much of this came down to losing Ryan Fitzpatrick for all but one game...." July 02

TMZ "If you've got Davante Adams on your fantasy team, it might be time to sell high ... 'cause Brett Favre tells TMZ Sports he's expecting a drop-off from the wideout now that he's left Aaron Rodgers. Favre made it clear it's no shade..." July 02

Fan Nation "We've already looked at Jared Goff's five best games as an NFL passer. So, now it's time to dive into his five worst ones. Without further ado, here are the five worst games of Goff's career as a professional..." July 02

Pro Football Talk "Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury recently described second-year running back Eno Benjamin as a potential starter. Starting Cardinals offensive lineman Justin Pugh agrees. Appearing on Dave Pasch’s podcast, Pugh put the football-following world on notice that..." July 02

Clutch Points "The Tennessee Titans 2022 playoff run was cut much shorter than expected. Headed into the bracket as the number one seed, Tennessee fans were likely not expecting the shocking divisional round loss which prematurely ended their season. Fans were in for possibly and even bigger..." July 02

Pro Football Rumors "The Bills had not used a first- or second-round pick on a running back since taking C.J. Spiller ninth overall 12 years ago. Using a second-round choice on James Cook in April certainly points to the AFC East champions envisioning a change at the position. Devin..." July 02

Pro Football Talk "Throughout the offseason, the Cardinals’ brass has maintained that an extension for Kyler Murray should come during the summer. In late May, General Manager Steve Keim even said, “I feel like we’ll be able to get something done.” Though..." July 02

ESPN "Much like her favorite NFL team, Rita Carvalho didn't expect quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to remain on the San Francisco 49ers this deep into the offseason. But for Carvalho, Garoppolo's extended stay by the Bay has turned a social media tribute into a labor of..." July 02

Clutch Points "If it were up to Deebo Samuel, he would rather not play for the San Francisco 49ers next season. The star wide receiver has made his intentions known pretty clearly over the last few months. Fans were hoping his stance would change as he attended team events, but it seems his..." July 02

Pro Football Talk "For much of their franchise history, the Miami Dolphins were one of the elite franchises in sports. In the 1970s they went to three straight Super Bowls and produced the NFL’s only perfect season. In the 1980s they went to two more Super Bowls, and in the Dan Marino era they were always..." July 02

Total Pro Sports "Kyler Murray is being exposed. Actually, not exactly. A young woman who used to do his hair had a story to tell about him and she has since went viral for all the wrong reasons. “He actually told me don’t tell anybody, but I didn’t sign an NDA, so I’m..." July 02

Pro Football Talk "The Bears began Fourth of July weekend by firing a longtime member of their front office. LaMar “Soup” Campbell, who has served since 2015 as vice president of player engagement was fired today, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. " July 02

Egotastic Sports "Beauty pageant winner and Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt plans to glow better this 4th of July.  I know the video she shared is an ad for something, but I don't care.  She's rocking a bikini and looking great doing so.  That always has a place here. When..." July 02

NBC Sports "Former Eagles defensive tackle Beau Allen on Friday announced his retirement from professional football. Allen, 30, played his first four seasons with the Eagles, his last game with the Birds being Super Bowl LII. Allen made his announcement on social media. " July 02

Egotastic Sports "Claire Kittle picks and chooses her spots for bikini content, but when she drops it Instagram takes notice.  She kicked off the 4th of July weekend on Friday afternoon with a snap of her doing her best Carmen Sandiego in a skimpy bikini. Naturally her followers took..." July 02

Total Pro Sports "Ciara is dropping new music. She made the big announcement this week by also putting out the cover art for her newest single whichs features her in a bodysuit made entirely out of Air Jordan 4 sneakers, with the laces repurposed as corset ties. The 36-year-old wife of Russell Wilson..." July 02

Pro Football Rumors "In an article suggesting trade or free agency moves for each franchise to make before training camp, the Packer, Colts, and Titans were all encouraged by Pro Football Focus’s Doug Kyed to make a move for a wide receiver. While other teams were also identified as needing wide..." July 02

Bleacher Report "The NFL is a pressure-filled business by nature, but some teams will be feeling it more than others in 2022. As former Houston Oilers coach Jerry Glanville once famously said, the NFL stands for "Not For Long." While he was berating an official at the time, the saying rings..." July 01

Pro Football Talk "It may be too little and too late when it comes to reversing the verdict in the court of public opinion. That may not stop Deshaun Watson‘s camp from trying to do just that. Currently, there are indications that, as soon as next week, Deshaun Watson’s representatives..." July 01

Pro Football Rumors "When Jerry Tillery had his fifth-year option declined back in May, the Chargers made it clear that they still saw the defensive lineman as part of their future. However, it sounds like Tillery could find himself on the roster bubble come preseason. Daniel Popper of The Athletic..." July 01

Bleacher Report "Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick is being sued for $1.2 million stemming from a 2018 loan he received in Maryland. Per David Ovalle of the Miami Herald, a deposition has been scheduled for Aug. 5 after a group of creditors filed the lawsuit in Broward County circuit..." July 01

Fan Nation "The NFL has seen a shift in its offensive style of play over the last decade. Teams are becoming reliant on throwing the ball down the field. This evolution has been hinged on the plethora of strong-armed quarterbacks entering the league. As these offenses..." July 01

Pro Football Rumors "The Steelers are set at the top of the depth chart when it comes to the tight end position, but there could be an intriguing competition for backup roles. Training camp and the preseason will dictate the futures of several players on the roster bubble, including Jace..." July 01

Bleacher Report "Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson's cause of death has been revealed. Bruce Goldfarb, spokesman for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, told Darcy Costello of the Baltimore Sun that Ferguson died from combined effects of fentanyl and..." July 01

Fan Nation "For all his ups-and-downs the past few seasons, Jared Goff has put together a solid NFL career. The now seventh-year pro has been named to two Pro Bowls, and helped guide his former employer, the Los Angeles Rams organization, to Super Bowl LIII. Without further..." July 01

Pro Football Talk "The NFL wants to have its cake and hide it. As the league attempts to force the Brian Flores case into arbitration, Flores wants certain information from the league that will be relevant to the issue of whether arbitration is appropriate. The league has refused the request. Flores,..." July 01

Pro Football Rumors "The Cowboys will have a familiar face on special teams during training camp later this month. The team is re-signing kicker Lirim Hajrullahu, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero (Twitter link). The 32-year-old put himself on the NFL radar with his play in the CFL over the..." July 01

Larry Brown Sports "One of the concerns about Mac Jones heading into the NFL Draft last year was that the former Alabama star did not seem all that committed to fitness, but that may have changed as he heads into his second season with the New England Patriots. " July 01

Bleacher Report "The AFC is absolutely stacked this year. Most of the teams in the AFC West spent the offseason loading up on impact players at a dizzying pace. The AFC North fielded two postseason teams last year and has three legitimate playoff contenders in 2022. Same for the AFC East. The AFC South features..." July 01

Pro Football Rumors "The Eagles have finished their draft class signings for 2022. They signed second-round center Cam Jurgens on Friday, locking down the final member of their five-man class. This marked the second straight year the Eagles used a second-round pick on an interior offensive..." July 01

Pro Football Talk "The three-day hearing in the matter of Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has ended. So when will Judge Sue L. Robinson issue a decision? Per multiple reports, she has asked the two sides to submit written briefs in support of their respective positions by Monday, July 11. At..." July 01

Pro Football Rumors "Historically known as a franchise left out of contention for free agent wide receivers to join, the Ravens may find themselves in unfamiliar territory. According to PFF’s Doug Kyed, Baltimore was labelled by a source as “an attractive landing spot” for veterans still on..." July 01

Total Pro Sports "Ezekiel Elliott’s days as a member of the Dallas Cowboys could be numbered if he doesn’t return to form during the upcoming season. Even then, his fate may already be set in stone. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio predicts the Cowboys will move on from Elliott after..." June 30

Bleacher Report "There's a reason why the NFL is called the "not for long" league. Things change quickly as a new head-coaching candidate or shiny quarterback prospect emerges and owners and fans demand immediate results. There's not a larger personnel move than at quarterback...." June 30

Pro Football Talk "On one hand, Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has had 24 different women accuse him in civil court of sexual misconduct during massage therapy sessions. On the other hand, Watson was never charged with a crime. In the middle resides the NFL. Because the Watson case has..." June 30

Total Pro Sports "Last week, news broke that Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson had reached settlements in 20 of the 24 civil cases pending against him. Attorney Tony Buzbee had previously stated he would proceed with his vow to sue the Texans for their alleged role in enabling Watson’s alleged..." June 30

Pro Football Talk "Deshaun Watson‘s disciplinary hearing with the NFL will move into its third day on Thursday and the ongoing process leaves the Browns unsure about who will be available to play quarterback for them during the 2022 season. Unless the team finds a way to..." June 30