There apparently is another quarterback competing to become the New England Patriots’ top quarterback. The Patriots reportedly have agreed to sign Cam Newton to a one-year, “incentive-laden” deal, sources tell ESPN’s Adams Schefter and Chris Mortenson. Newton now joins Jarratt Stidham and Brian Hoyer in the race to replace Tom Brady as New England’s No.…
NFL Rumors: Patriots Sign Cam Newton To One-Year ‘Incentive-Laden’ Deal — NESN.com
Just one week after reopening bars and restaurants, the state of Florida is shutting back down having hit a record number of new coronavirus cases. The 3,207 additional infections on Thursday marked the biggest single-day count for the entire pandemic, and a Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant coach may account for one of them. “One Buccaneers’…
Bucs’ Assistant Coach Reportedly Tests Positive For COVID-19, Two More Quarantined — NESN.com
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliot reportedly was one of a several professional football players from the state of Texas to test positive for COVID-19 on Monday. Both the Cowboys and Houston Texans had players test positive for the coronavirus, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Well, Elliot clearly isn’t happy that his name was the…
Ezekiel Elliot Angry His Name Was Included After Positive COVID-19 Test — NESN.com
The NFL has gotten its fair share of criticism for the way in which it handled peaceful protests by players speaking out against police brutality and racial injustices in the past. And in light of George Floyd’s murder, one of the league’s own employees was so unsatisfied with the league’s statement that he reached out…
NFL Pledges $250 Million Over 10-Year Period To Fight Systemic Racism — NESN.com
A pair of NFL quarterbacks issued apologies Thursday for controversial comments they made. Jamal Adams is doubting the sincerity of their sentiments. Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints twice publicly expressed regret for speaking out against NFL players kneeling during the national anthem. Buffalo Bills rookie Jake Fromm, meanwhile, apologized for a past text…
Jets Star Jamal Adams Rejects Apologies From Drew Brees, Jake Fromm — NESN.com
SANTA CLARA — The last organization to employ Colin Kaepernick stepped up Saturday night in the wake of national unrest following the death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd. 49ers owner Jed York issued the following statement on Twitter: “People throughout our country are hurting. Emotions are raw and rightfully so. Heinous acts have been committed…
49ers to donate $1 million for oppressed minorities in wake of Floyd death — Times-Standard
By PAUL NEWBERRY ATLANTA — With an eye toward getting back on the field during a pandemic, the NFL is working on a helmet face guard that might provide the same sort of protection as a surgical mask. Atlanta Falcons president Rich McKay, who heads up the league’s competition committee, said the issue was raised…
COVID-19 has NFL considering helmet face guards that work like surgical masks — Press Telegram
As it stands, the 2020 NFL season is set to kick off Sept. 10 with the Houston Texans visiting the Kansas City Chiefs. But Dr. Anthony Fauci knows the coronavirus ultimately will be the deciding factor. COVID-19 has swept the United States and has most of the sports world on hold. A decision hasn’t been…
Dr. Anthony Fauci Believes Coronavirus ‘Will Make The Decision’ For NFL Season — NESN.com
The NFL will not go abroad until 2021 at the earliest. The league announced Monday that it will not play any international games next season due to ongoing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. Mexico City and London were scheduled to host one and four games, respectively, in 2020. “After considerable analysis, we believe the decision…
NFL Announces It Will Not Play Any International Games Next Season — NESN.com
The NFL will release the 2020 game schedule next week, and despite talk ofalternative scheduling or a late start because of the coronavirus, it isexpected to be a business-as-usual slate. ESPN reported Saturday that the 17-week season will open Sept. 10 and closewith the Super Bowl on Feb. 7 in Tampa, Fla., citing league spokesman…
NFL schedule expected to be released on time next week — Times-Standard
By REUTERS |PUBLISHED: May 2, 2020 at 9:04 a.m. | UPDATED: May 2, 2020 at 9:05 a.m.
The NFL will release the 2020 game schedule next week, and despite talk ofalternative scheduling or a late start because of the coronavirus, it isexpected to be a business-as-usual slate.
ESPN reported Saturday that the 17-week season will open Sept. 10 and closewith the Super Bowl on Feb. 7 in Tampa, Fla., citing league spokesman BrianMcCarthy.
“We plan to start on time,” McCarthy said.
The league has discussed contingency plans, however.
Sports Business Daily reported Monday that the NFL was forming contingencyplans in case its schedule of games needs to be altered, including delayingseason openers by more than a month and moving the Super Bowl to the end ofFebruary.
It’s unclear whether the coronavirus outbreak will ease enough to allow fansin the stands. ESPN said the NFL won’t hunker players in specific locations toplay the season, as the NHL, MLB and NBA have discussed.
ESPN also reported that the schedule isn’t expected to include early seasonSaturday games. It had been speculated the NFL might schedule games onSaturday since the college football season remains up in the air.
In the meantime, NFL facilities remain closed, and teams have begun holdingvirtual workouts.
–Field Level Media
On a doubly memorable night for Canadian football, Chase Claypool and Neville Gallimore ascended from tradition-soaked U.S. college football stops to iconic NFL franchises. Read More
NFL DRAFT: O, Canada! Steelers snatch Claypool, Cowboys get Gallimore — Toronto Sun
The NFL draft will go on as scheduled this week, though in a “virtual” format to keep fans, team officials and new players from catching anything worse than football fever. Commissioner Roger Goodell makes this year’s draft sound like a symbol for the league’s determination to stick to its 2020 calendar. “As you can tell…
‘Remote’ describes NFL draft and chances for a normal season — Press Telegram
The view from left field 