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According to Arash Mazaki of ESPN, David Baker and DeMaurice Smith will boycott their Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. The two of them wrote a letter to NFL commissioner Rodger Goodell, claiming that they would not attend their own induction ceremony unless they received health insurance and an annual salary from the league. Filed to […]

The NFL has continued to undergo major changes this offseason with several rule changes to the game. It has been one of the constants that the NFL has gone through each year making adjustments in several regards. However, one of the most staples that the league has kept is the commissioner announces the selections in […]

The NFL has ramped up its efforts in recent years to reduce the number of helmet-to-helmet collisions. They solidified that notion by installing a new rule that has caused some confusion around the league. The NFL has now banned players from lowering their head to initiate contact. Commissioner Roger Goodell hopes the new rule can essentially […]

According to recent articles by Andrew Beaton of the Wall Street Journal and Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, it doesn’t appear that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is willing to open up much about the league’s stance on gambling being legalized. “Goodell declined to discuss specifically what the league would do if sports betting is legalized. […]

The NFL sent a memo to teams to remind front office people about the pitfalls of tampering with players and how to handle trades. Pro Football Talk acquired the following National Football League memo: “Under no circumstances should a new club rely upon any written or oral representation by a player or his agent that […]

After a prolonged brouhaha, Dallas Cowboys owner and incredibly wealthy man Jerry Jones has agreed to pay the NFL over $2 million dollars for the legal fees the league spent during the suspension hearings of running back Ezekiel Elliott. The settlement came after a separate hearing this week with regards to Jones’ obligation to reimburse […]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has a net worth of $5.6 billion, and while shelling out $2 million is probably something he would not lose some sleep over, he is definitely not willing to pay that much to the NFL, which wants him to pony up that amount to cover for the legal expenses the […]

Ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine this week, the league has begun to take a serious look at altering the catch rule to get a more clear understanding of what is understood to be a catch. The current standing of the rule has created much conflict and confusion that has all led to this point […]

Since the NFL made the decision to levy a six-game suspension on Dallas Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliot prior to the 2017 season, there has been ongoing tension between team owner Jerry Jones and league commissioner Roger Goodell. It has lingered on with Jones attempting legal action to prevent Goodell from securing a sizeable […]

Free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick has not played a single game in the NFL since the 2016 season, and he believes that it’s because of a collusion between the league’s office and teams to keep him unemployed. Kaepernick has already filed a grievance case against the NFL, and to that end, his legal team has […]

Fans of the most powerful sports league of all-time were always taught that instant replay would only be used to correct the obviously wrong. They were always taught above all else, the call on the field shall stand unless there is “indisputable evidence” proving otherwise. Then Al Riveron and the season of 2017 came down […]

When Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson announced he would be selling the team at the end of the 2017 season, fans in Charlotte became worried. The concern was not that the new owner(s) would want to do anything foolish like bring in a new head coach or pull off a Hershel Walker-esque trade involving Cam […]

NFL fans are a fickle bunch. They don’t want games lasting four hours or more yet they don’t want games to take longer because of instant replay. However, at the same time, they don’t want any calls missed—especially if their favorite team is affected. So, that means using instant replay. But it would be nice […]

For the eighth time since the February of 2002, the New England Patriots will play in the Super Bowl, and they have a chance to capture the franchise’s sixth title during that span. When asked on Wednesday whether he believes New England’s dominance over that period of time is a good thing for the NFL as […]

Heading into the 2018 offseason, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is focused on finding a way to alter the league’s infamous catch rule in response to concerns expressed by fans, players, and coaches alike. For everything that instant replay has done to help the game, it’s made a mockery over this simple question: what is a […]

The New England Patriots are currently focused on preparing for their playoff game with the Tennessee Titans whom they’ll face in the division round in Foxborough on Saturday. Despite the upcoming playoff game at home, the team has been shrouded in controversy as of late with talk of discord in the New England front office. […]

National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell denies he lied to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones about Ezekiel Elliott and the suspension of the running back. There is a lot to take in here, so let’s get through this together. That is, you know, if you’re not already sick of the Roger Goodell versus Jerry Jones […]

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will become an even richer man after signing his contract extension with the league which may be worth as much as $200 million. Although Goodell’s extension is reportedly signed, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones tried to prevent the inevitable one last time. According to ESPN’s Seth Wickersham, Jones attempted to propose a […]

In the last several weeks, there has been much dialogue concerning Roger Goodell’s long-term future as commissioner of the NFL. It appears that all of that chatter has been put to bed as Mike Florio of Pro Football is reporting that Goodell has signed his new deal with the league. The Commissioner finally has a […]

Week 13 of the NFL season was one of the more eventful weekends, to say the least. Of course, it all started with the dirty hit by New England Patriots superstar tight end Rob Gronkowski on Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White. Things ultimately culminated on Monday Night Football when Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster laid a devastating hit on Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict. Despite the vast differences between the plays, both players received one-game suspensions. […]

Of all the commissioners of the four major North American pro sports leagues, NBA’s Adam Silver undeniably is the most loved. It’s not even close. Roger Goodell has often been criticized by fans and NFL players alike, who are generally unhappy with the way he is running the league. Gary Bettman of the NHL might […]

Current NBA Commissioner Adam Silver as the next head honcho of the NFL? We say, don’t bet on it. According to a report by ESPN’s Don Van Natta Jr. and Seth Wickersham, Silver himself shut down the idea of him inheriting the office of incumbent NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The owners, though, have considered other […]

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones apparently isn’t the only NFL owner who doesn’t want Commissioner Roger Goodell to have his contract extended. Not yet, anyway. According to Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, over half of NFL owners want to wait on extending Goodell’s deal until the whole situation is a little calmer and under control. Someone […]

Will Commissioner Adam Silver be the NBA’s Bad Guy? Unlike his predecessor David Stern and NFL counterpart Roger Goodell, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has maintained a relatively positive image from fans, media, owners and players of the league he governs. Stern became a villain after trying to change the material of the basketball without the […]

The relationship between Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is getting pretty ugly. Jones appears determined to derail Goodell’s contract extension talks and now has gone as far as potentially using legal action. According to Ken Belson of the New York Times, Jones is threatening to sue. Jerry Jones, the owner […]

The NFL has invited Colin Kaepernick to attend a one-on-one meeting with commissioner Roger Goodell, according to ESPN. However, the two sides are painting very different pictures about the whether or not the free agent quarterback has accepted in the invitation. According to the lawyer representing Colin Kaepernick, they responded “yes” immediately. The meeting fell […]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is known for a lot of things, and rocking the boat is most certainly one of them. The latest example of this, at least reportedly, is that Jones is leading the charge in trying to stall the contract extension of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. ESPN was the first to report, […]

Roger Goodell is whatever you want him to be. He is the NFL’s public lackey, taking the brunt of what owners really want. On the flip side, he could also just be some wacko who has done a poor job in his role since acquiring it. That he, and only he, is responsible for the […]

Although Peyton Manning rounded out his NFL career with the Denver Broncos in 2015, he will always be an Indianapolis Colts legend through and through. And to honor Manning, the Colts organization commissioned a statue based on Manning’s likeness and unveiled it on Saturday outside of the legendary quarterback’s old stomping grounds, Lucas Oil Stadium. […]

For the most part, there have been a good number of exciting NFL games thus far this regular season. And yet, viewership ratings continue to dip following the lackluster numbers from 2016. Preliminary NFL Ratings (Compared To Week 3 Of Last Year — Games Only) CBS: DOWN 1%NBC: DOWN 11%FOX: DOWN 16% — Darren Rovell […]

Over the past few weeks, there’s been some speculation brewing about NFL commissioner Roger Goodell nearing a contract extension. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Goodell is, in fact, close to signing a new extension. The issues NFL ownership have had regarding commissioner Roger Goodell’s extension have been resolved and the deal is “getting papered right […]

What happens when an NFL official tasked to see to it that the rules and guidelines of football are put under investigation for committing a penalty against the law of the real world? We’re about to find that one out, as TMZ is reporting that NFL official Carl Johnson is being investigated by authorities after […]

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell must be a feeling at least a little bit hassled about his contract extension talks. It has been reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen that sources had told them that discussions of Goodell’s contract extension haven’t been flowing as smoothly as it was once expected to be – no […]

One of the underlying storylines for much of the NFL offseason has been free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s future in the league. Kaepernick has remained on the open market for the entire offseason since opting out of his contract with the San Francisco 49ers in early March. During an appearance on FS1 studio show “First […]

Jerry Jones is one of the most outspoken figures in the NFL, but he broke character when asked about his take on NFL commissioner Roger Goodell’s current contract negotiations. In an appearance on the radio show 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, the Dallas Cowboys owner chose to remain silent on where he stands with regards […]

Here’s some sizzling news out of Cleveland: suspended Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon is far from getting his suspension lifted by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.   Per Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, it doesn’t appear Gordon’s reinstatement is close to being approved. Goodell, speaking in front of fans in Berea, Cleveland: Goodell on Browns Gordon reinstatement: […]

On Monday night, the NFL played its first game in Mexico since 2005. Amid some controversy, the Oakland Raiders eventually topped the Houston Texans for a 27-20 win. The battle of division leaders was overshadowed by some questionable calls by the officials, a green laser pointer shined in Brock Osweiler’s eyes, and a homophobic chant […]

The NFL does not agree with Cam Newton‘s assessment of the officiating and lack of calls in his favor. Since Week 1, Newton has taken a number of brutal hits from opposing players. But, rather than receive targeting or personal foul calls, a number of them haven’t been flagged. The argument is that other high-profile […]