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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has paid tribute to legendary Chicago Bears linebacker Dick Butkus. Goodell issued a statement on Dick Butkus’ death on Thursday, per NFL Media reporter Tom Pelissero. “Dick Butkus was a fierce and passionate competitor who helped define the linebacker position as one of the NFL’s all-time greats. Dick’s intuition, toughness, and […]

After coming off a major Thursday Night Football win over their division rival Green Bay Packers, the Lions got another huge win Friday when NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced that wide receiver Jameson Williams suspension will be lifted early and he is eligible to return to play in Week 5. Jameson Williams was originally suspended […]

In the NFL, the playing surface has remained a point of debate with many players arguing for natural grass as opposed to turf. The debate has been going on for quite some time now, but with a recent season-ending injury to Aaron Rodgers, the issue has picked up pace. Many players, including Rodgers’ former Green […]

Former NFL Network employee Jim Trotter has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the NFL. In his lawsuit, Trotter claims that he faced discrimination when his contract was not renewed after five years with the company after he regularly spoke out on issues of race and discrimination in the NFL. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has responded […]

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is the latest victim of turf surfaces in the NFL after suffering a season-ending Achilles injury. But, don’t expect any changes anytime soon. Commissioner Roger Goodell made an appearance on First Take Wednesday and discussed the plea from the NFLPA to get rid of turf and play only on […]

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill can’t seem to keep his hands to himself. In the latest incident this NFL offseason, Hill smacked a boat captain in the back of the neck for asking him to get off his boat. Ultimately, the victim dropped the charges, and now NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the league […]

The NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell talk a big game about how player health and safety — specifically head injuries and concussions — are the league’s top priority. They’ve even implemented some rules and mandates to help this epidemic in the game. However, while players wearing Guardian Caps over their NFL helmets in training camps […]

While Alvin Kamara is out of hot water legally for his 2022 fight, there’s still a chance the New Orleans Saints running back is punished by the league. Kamara and the Saints will have much more clarity on a potential suspension after meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. That meeting is set to take place […]

Former Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden was infamously fired after his e-mails leaked complaining about the NFL, commissioner Roger Goodell, and Washington Commanders former owner Dan Snyder. The owner of the now Las Vegas Raiders Mark Davis was not too pleased with how the whole situation played out, putting his reaction bluntly in conversation […]

It’s been nearly two years since Jon Gruden resigned as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders and new details are emerging on what led to the downfall of one of the most recognizable faces in the NFL. Gruden was pushed out of the Raiders in October 2021 after emails were leaked that contained racist […]

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell may not be winning many popularity awards with the public, but he might as well be a giant and infinite dollar sign as far as league owners are concerned. Everyone expected him to be awarded a contract extension, but Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has now all but confirmed it. Although […]

Fans waiting for the Washington Commanders’ sale to be finalized need to be a little more patient. This is after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed on Thursday ahead of the 2023 Draft that they will make an announcement regarding the transaction next month. Goodell did mention that “progress is being made” when it comes to […]

Among the many things discussed during the NFL league meetings this week has been the proposal of allowing the league to flex games into Thursday Night Football. When the news broke that this was a possibility, naturally many people around the league had their opinions on the matter. ESPN analyst and former Pro Bowl quarterback […]

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell had to address multiple controversial matters at the NFL Annual Meeting, but there was some speculation he was able to squash right away. Despite reports that the league had been considering moving conference championship games to neutral sites to mimic the mixed fan representation often seen in the college football playoff […]

Change is in the air for the NFL as owners and executives congregated on Tuesday for the league meetings. New York Giants owner John Mara maintains there’s at least one proposed policy change that he’s “adamantly opposed” to and that’s the plans for a flexible Thursday Night Football slate. After several TNF stinkers last season, […]

People love football, but when it comes to Thursday Night Football, it’s a different story. Even then, the NFL has approved a plan to make it possible for teams to play not one but up to two TNF games, which is something not being received so well by fans and players, including Kansas City Chiefs […]

It wasn’t long ago that Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones tried to stop NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell from getting a new contract. Now that Goodell is reportedly expected to sign a multi-year contract extension, it appears that the Cowboys owner has changed his stance on the matter. “His direct conversations with owners are satisfactory, and […]

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder have each been embroiled in scandals, but this time they appear to be linked in one together Goodell allegedly signed off on a $50 million loan for Snyder in 2018 that was disputed by Washington’s minority owners. Snyder accepted the money without approval from the […]

NFL fans tend to disagree with one another on plenty of different topics. However, the performances of referees in recent years has drawn the scorn of most fans, regardless of which team they may root for. With that being said, Roger Goodell’s recent take on NFL officiating was always destined to draw backlash, per Adam […]

While Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson didn’t play in the Pro Bowl, he had a major impact on this year’s festivities. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gave Wilson credit for some of the Pro Bowl Games’ new formatting. On the Tuesday after last year’s Pro Bowl, Goodell said that Wilson called him and said, “let’s have […]

The NFL is reportedly considering banning “hip drop” tackles, per NFL’s CMO Allen Sills, via Dov Kleiman. Past and present NFL players have not taken kindly to the news, although nothing is official as of this juncture. The #NFL is planning to have an "active conversation" this offseason about possibly banning the “hip drop” tackles, […]

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell commented on Buffalo Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin’s scary injury situation, per Ian Rapoport. “Extraordinary situations bring out extraordinary people, and we continue to see that,” Goodell said. “His improving condition lifted the spirits of the entire league.” UPDATE: The NFL released the full message from Roger Goodell to fans on Saturday, […]

The NFL is exploring its options as it prepares to make a decision over what to do with the Bengals-Bills Week 17 clash. After the game was postponed due to the Damar Hamlin injury, the league is attempting to sort out the best approach for handling playoff seeding. Given the unprecedented situation, there have been […]

The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Reform released a 79-page report detailing information on Dan Snyder and the investigation into workplace misconduct Thursday. There were numerous bombshells dropped within the report, one of which is making waves across the NFL. Bruce Allen, the former Washington Commanders team owner and general manager, testified […]

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to all teams, warning them of “significant discipline” if they are found to violate the league’s policy against alcohol not only at team facilities but also while traveling in team planes and buses. Goodell issued the warning after Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Todd Downing was arrested for DUI […]

The NFL’s slate of international games created one of the best environments the league had ever seen with its regular-season game between the Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Munich, Germany. After generating bonkers ratings and a massive crowd, the NFL is making sure they set up dates to return in the future. In a […]

Washington DC District Attorney Karl Racine announced his office has filed a civil suit against the Washington Commanders, Dan Snyder, Roger Goodell, and the NFL on Thursday. Per Albert Breer, the lawsuit alleges that all of the aforementioned parties were “colluding to deceive the residents of DC” over the Commanders’ “workplace climate.” Racine alleges the […]

On Tuesday, news broke of a heated exchange between Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and New England Patriots oner Robert Kraft during an owners meeting called to discuss the compensation of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. ESPN’s Seth Wickersham and Don Van Natta Jr. reported that Jones told Kraft “don’t f— with me” during the meeting […]

Dallas Cowboys head Jerry Jones and New England Patriots boss Robert Kraft reportedly had a heated exchange during an owners-only meeting for Commissioner Roger Goodell’s new contract. According to an ESPN report, Jones told Kraft “Don’t f*** with me” after the Patriots owner joined the majority in support of a new contract for Goodell. The […]

If it was up to Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, Dan Snyder would have already been removed by the NFL as the owner of the Washington Commanders. Irsay told reporters Tuesday that he believes “there is merit to removing him [Snyder] as owner.” Irsay’s public rebuke of Snyder comes amid an ongoing investigation into the […]

Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder is in great deal of trouble, with investigations coming at him from all directions. Snyder, who has owned the Commanders franchise since 1999, is facing allegations of sexual harassment, financial impropriety and toxic culture, all of which threaten his future as the team owner. In fact, ESPN reports that many […]

Roger Goodell and the NFL have no updates on the ongoing investigation involving Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder, who was accused of sexual assault and harassment as well as workplace misconduct. Snyder testified back in July in a private deposition that lasted for ten hours. But since then, the NFL hasn’t provided any update. In a […]

The much-awaited matchup between the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks that’s filled to the brim with storylines. There was no bigger narrative, however, than Russell Wilson’s homecoming in Lumen Field. And the payoff for the drama was immense, as Geno Smith, Wilson’s backup in Seattle, led the Seahawks to a gritty 17-16 victory while Wilson […]

Ex-NFL player Junior Galette filed a lawsuit against the NFL, NFL PA, Roger Goodell, and a handful of franchises across the league on Tuesday. According to Pro Football Talk, Galette is seeking $300 million in damages after alleging that he was blackballed by NFL owners after raising concerns about being discriminated against racially during his […]

After news broke Thursday morning that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was suspended for 11 games, reactions ran rampant online. Roger Goodell and the NFL agreed to a settlement with the NFLPA, allowing Watson to play the final six games of this season. It’s possible that no reaction was more visceral, sad and on point […]

The focus of every NFL fan has shifted to former New Jersey Attorney General Peter C. Harvey, the man appointed by commissioner Roger Goodell to be the designee in the league’s appeal of the six-game suspension for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Goodell has made it clear that he wants Watson’s suspension to “significantly increase”, […]

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is having quite a busy offseason, with the league dealing with controversies. That includes the allegations of the Miami Dolphins purposely losing games, with owner Stephen Ross said to have tried to influence the team to tank in 2019 for a better chance of landing a higher pick in the ensuing […]

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell finally breaks his silence on the Deshaun Watson case and their decision to appeal the suspension of the Cleveland Browns QB. Watson has been handed a six-game suspension over the multiple counts of indecent and sexual assault filed against him. However, the NFL has since appealed the ruling as they search […]

The NFLPA has reportedly submitted their written response to the NFL’s appeal of Deshaun Watson’s suspension, according to Pro Football Network’s Aaron Wilson. The response was due by midnight, Friday night. This comes two days after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell decided to appeal the six-game suspension levied by former federal Judge Sue L. Robinson. NFLPA […]