Could the Washington Commanders soon be hosting an NFL draft? According to former Washington player and current Green Bay Packers president, Mark Murphy, Washington is one of three finalists to host the most popular NFL offseason event in 2024. Murphy told Rachel Hopmayer of NBC 26 in Green Bay Monday that Washington, Green Bay and Detroit were the three finalists to host the … [Read more...] about Washington one of 3 cities in contention to host NFL draft in 2024
Archives for February 2022
Changes coming to Scouting Combine, including big fan presence, music during workouts
The Scouting Combine last week averted a boycott, agreeing to loosen COVID-19 restrictions. While not every prospect is working out in Indianapolis — as usual — those who do will have a different combine experience than those before them. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin will not approve. Players will work out to music at Lucas Oil [more] … [Read more...] about Changes coming to Scouting Combine, including big fan presence, music during workouts
After backlash, Art Briles won’t join Hue Jackson’s Grambling staff after all
Former NFL head coach Hue Jackson has faced significant criticism for his decision to add disgraced ex-Baylor coach Art Briles to the staff at Grambling. And after initially defending the hiring of Briles, the backlash appears to have become too much. Briles will not be the Grambling offensive coordinator after all. Grambling termed Briles’ departure [more] … [Read more...] about After backlash, Art Briles won’t join Hue Jackson’s Grambling staff after all
Report: Baker Mayfield ahead of schedule in his rehab
Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield had surgery on his left shoulder on Jan. 19. More than a month into his rehab, Mayfield is ahead of schedule, Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com reports. Mayfield is rehabbing in Austin. He was given a prognosis of 4 to 6 months for a full recovery. Mayfield dealt with a torn [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Baker Mayfield ahead of schedule in his rehab
Ian Thomas facing five misdemeanor charges after July arrest
Panthers tight end Ian Thomas was in the news last week for agreeing to a three-year contract extension, but his name popped up on Monday for a less positive reason. Joseph Person of TheAthletic.com reports that Thomas is facing five misdemeanor charges after being arrested on July 12. A Huntersville, North Carolina police officer attempted [more] … [Read more...] about Ian Thomas facing five misdemeanor charges after July arrest