Archives for December 2022

The NFL’s effort to avoid potential problems related to gambling has extended to policing people present in the bench areas. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the NFL informed all teams earlier this month that “several” clubs have been fined the minimum amount of $150,000 for violating the Field and Bench Area Access [more] … [Read more...] about “Several” teams have been fined at least $150,000 each for bench-area violations

The Broncos have, in some ways, become even more fascinating in the aftermath of the firing of coach Nathaniel Hackett. Beyond the concerted effort to rally around quarterback Russell Wilson — an endeavor that seems rooted in making the team as attractive as possible to potential coaching candidates — interim coach Jerry Rosburg opted to [more] … [Read more...] about Some Broncos players weren’t thrilled with padded practice this week

The NFL has admitted that it aggressively enforces the rule against roughing the passer to ensure maximum quarterback health, since it’s quarterbacks who make games compelling — and in turn generate big TV audiences. Even with those efforts, the Cardinals’ decision to go with well-traveled David “Mister Plow” Blough over Trace McSorley on Sunday against [more] … [Read more...] about David Blough becomes the 64th NFL starting quarterback this year

It was supposed to happen in Week Four, but a hurricane triggered a postponement. On Sunday, the tempest in a tumbler who coached the Buccaneers to a Super Bowl win will finally be added to the team’s Ring of Honor. Despite only coaching the Bucs for three seasons, Bruce Arians gets his permanent honor at [more] … [Read more...] about Bruce Arians gets his belated Ring of Honor ceremony on Sunday

For the second time this year, the NFL and NFL Players Associated conducted, and completed, a joint review of whether the concussion protocol properly was applied to Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. The league and union issued a joint statement on Saturday. “The NFL and NFLPA concluded their joint review of the application of concussion protocol [more] … [Read more...] about NFL-NFLPA conclude Tua Tagovailoa’s latest concussion was handled properly

On Friday, the Colts added defensive end Yannick Ngakoue to the injury report, with a throat issue. On Saturday, the Colts placed Ngakoue on injured reserve, ending his season. Via ESPN, Ngakoue will undergo throat surgery. He began to fell discomfort in his his throat in the days after Monday night’s loss to the Chargers. [more] … [Read more...] about Yannick Ngakoue will undergo throat surgery

Of the three current head-coaching openings for 2023, the vacancy in Denver has become the most intriguing. The Broncos have brand-new ownership with unlimited financial resources. They have a loyal and dedicated fan base that is starving to end a record seven-year stretch of no playoff appearances since the most recent Super Bowl win. It’s [more] … [Read more...] about Who will be the next Broncos coach?

Arizona’s best receiver won’t be available to catch passes from their fourth starting quarterback of the year. The Cardinals have downgraded DeAndre Hopkins to out for Sunday’s game at Atlanta, with a knee injury. Hopkins had been listed as questionable. He first appeared on the injury report this week on Friday, after not practicing at [more] … [Read more...] about Cardinals won’t have DeAndre Hopkins on Sunday

Both Zach Wilson and Christ Streveler handled the quarterback snaps for the Jets in Week 16. In Week 17, one of them will have a chance to play at Seattle. Wilson will be inactive for the game; the team already has made that announcement. Streveler has been elevated to the active roster from the practice [more] … [Read more...] about Jets elevate Chris Streveler for Sunday’s game