Titans running back Derrick Henry wore the No. 2 jersey at Alabama and during the preseason of his rookie year, so he might be a player who would appreciate the new NFL rule proposal that would let running backs wear single-digit numbers. But Henry has a higher priority. Henry called for a return to throwbacks, [more] … [Read more...] about Derrick Henry: Single digits are cool, but bring back throwback helmets
NFL now says Cody Ford block that drew big flag in playoff game was legal
In overtime of a playoff loss in January of 2020, Bills lineman Cody Ford was hit with a huge penalty for an illegal blindside block that knocked Buffalo out of field goal range. At the time, rules experts said it was a bad call, but the NFL insisted it was the correct call, even fining [more] … [Read more...] about NFL now says Cody Ford block that drew big flag in playoff game was legal
Report: Comments regarding Deshaun Watson cost Houston Chronicle reporter Aaron Wilson his job
The Deshaun Watson controversy has resulted in someone losing his job, and it wasn’t Deshaun Watson. Diana Moskovitz and Kalyn Kahler of Defector.com report that Aaron Wilson no longer works for the Houston Chronicle due to comments made last month regarding the situation on WEEI radio in Boston. Wilson, in an interview that remains available [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Comments regarding Deshaun Watson cost Houston Chronicle reporter Aaron Wilson his job
NFLPA tells NFL it will urge players not to show up for any in-person offseason work
The NFL Players Association continues to push back against the NFL’s desire for in-person workouts this spring. The union wants an all-virtual offseason, arguing it is the smartest and safest approach. NFLPA President JC Tretter told players on a call Friday the union will urge players not to show up if teams conduct in-person organized [more] … [Read more...] about NFLPA tells NFL it will urge players not to show up for any in-person offseason work
NFLPA will have a hard time getting veterans to skip offseason workouts
For the NFLPA, in-season work stoppages don’t work, because no players want to lose game checks. An offseason boycott also may not work, because veterans players won’t want to risk losing the ability to earn game checks. Although union leadership reportedly is recommending a boycott of on-field offseason workouts, there’s a good chance the boycott [more] … [Read more...] about NFLPA will have a hard time getting veterans to skip offseason workouts