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Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt will have to sit the first eight games of the 2019 campaign as a result of a suspension handed down by the NFL, but commissioner Roger Goodell is mulling allowing Hunt to remain with the Browns during his ban. “I left open the door that maybe for a portion […]

Last year, the NFL implemented a new rule that allows referees to eject players based on on-field conduct. The league now appears primed to expand on such a notion. In fact, the NFL may now pivot toward adding a rule that would be similar to college football’s targeting regulation. The NFL Competition Committee is currently mulling […]

Elected officials in Louisiana should probably have better things to do than spend time criticizing the NFL for the pass interference no-call that many believe cost the New Orleans Saints a Super Bowl appearance. Senator Bill Cassidy used almost seven, obviously-fruitless minutes last month on the Senate floor drawing attention to the matter, and New […]

Clemson Tigers football coach Dabo Swinney put forth an awesome gesture to equipment manager David Saville last week, providing him with two tickets to the the NFL’s biggest game, the Super Bowl. Saville, who has down syndrome, then shared a special moment with Seattle Seahawks players (and brothers) Shaquem Griffin and Shaquill Griffin, not to […]

Super Bowl LIII, barely more than 24 hours away from kickoff, still seems like somewhat of an afterthought. While a wild week of NBA news leading up to the February 7th trade deadline has certainly contributed to the sport world’s marquee event getting overlooked, the circumstances that preceded the Super Bowl have affected buildup to […]

On Wednesday, amid something close to a nation-wide uproar, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell finally admitted what’s been clear to everyone else since the flag wasn’t thrown in the waning moments of regulation. Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman made forcible contact with New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis well before the ball arrived […]

After the miscall in the NFC Championship Game, everyone across the United States has called for a change in the NFL’s officiating rules. During the contest between the Los Angeles Rams and the New Orleans Saints, there was a clear missed pass interference call that was missed by the referees. The outcry has been from fans, […]

During the tail end of Wednesday’s NFL press conference with commissioner Roger Goodell, the elephant in the room finally came to light. Goodell was asked what the league’s plan would be with former Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt and the Washington Redskins Reuben Foster. Goodell was asked about Foster’s case and how it would […]

A few days after the New Orleans Saints’ heartbreaking overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams, Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy launched a seven-minute diatribe on the senate floor decrying the pass interference no-call that robbed his hometown team of the chance to score a late, go-ahead touchdown in the NFC Championship game. Though Cassidy’s gambit […]

With Super Bowl 53 approaching, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has finally spoken out on the controversial no call in the NFC Championship game between the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints. Unfortunately for the Saints, the outcome of the game never had a chance of being altered according to Goodell. Goodell says he gave […]

The Los Angeles Rams are Super Bowl bound, and there is nothing anyone can do about it…I think? With the Rams edging the New Orleans Saints in overtime in this year’s NFC Championship Game, the memorable victory did not come without some major controversy. As a result, Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank now believes that […]

New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson was forced to miss last Sunday’s matchup with the Los Angeles Rams as he was diagnosed with appendicitis prior to the NFC Championship game. Watson was clearly not pleased with the turnout and even more so with the fact that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has not spoken out […]

After the NFC Championship Game between the New Orleans Saints and the Los Angeles Rams ended with a ton of controversy surrounding a missed defensive pass interference call, attorneys in New Orleans are trying to take matters into their own hands with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell According to WDSU News, New Orleans and Lafayette attorneys […]

The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Baltimore Ravens by a score of 23-17 in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs on Sunday and will move on to face the New England Patriots in the Divisional Round next weekend. However, in what should be a time of jubilation for the Chargers, left tackle Russell Okung […]

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is seemingly not yet to the point of wanting to discuss the controversy surrounding former Kansas City Chiefs star Kareem Hunt. The second-year running back was recently released by the team after video surfaced of him kicking and shoving a woman at a Cleveland hotel earlier this year. And now after […]

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 […]