The NFL’s recent announcement of the approval of a rule proposal to ban the hip-drop tackle has sparked a wave of controversy among fans, players, and officials alike. This decision, aimed at addressing a subset of the rugby tackling style that has become popular in recent years, has raised questions about player safety, enforcement methods,
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After trading away longtime quarterback Matt Ryan, the Atlanta Falcons found themselves in a desperate search for a successor. The pursuit of Deshaun Watson and the signing of Marcus Mariota both ended in disappointment. The drafting of Desmond Ridder in a year with thin quarterback prospects did not yield the desired results either. It seemed
In a recent interview following his retirement announcement from the NFL, former Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald expressed a sense of peace and contentment with his decision. He shared with his wife, Erica, that he no longer felt the same passion for the game that had driven him throughout his impressive 10-year career.
The NFL owners will be voting on whether to approve Cal McNair as the new principal owner of the Houston Texans. This decision comes after the passing of the team’s former owner, Bob McNair, in November 2018. Following Bob’s death, his wife Janice McNair took over as the principal owner of the Texans. However, with
A federal judge in Maryland recently ruled that a lawsuit accusing the NFL’s disability plan of violating its duty to retired players can proceed to trial on most counts. The lawsuit, filed last year, points the finger at officials overseeing the program, accusing them of bad faith and flagrant violations of federal law. While the
The case involving former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas has taken an unexpected turn. After facing charges of simple battery and criminal mischief following an altercation in front of his residence, Thomas will now be entering a pretrial diversion program to resolve the issue. The incident occurred on November 10, 2023, in Kenner,
The NFL’s competition committee has proposed a revamped kickoff that mirrors the setup seen in the XFL during its 2020 and 2023 seasons. This proposed rule change is significant and aims to boost return rates while decreasing concussion rates. The new setup involves the majority of the kicking and return teams lining up farther downfield
Defensive end Chase Young is set to sign a one-year, fully guaranteed $13 million deal with the New Orleans Saints. This news comes after Young was traded from the Washington Commanders to the San Francisco 49ers during the past season. Sources have reported that Young visited the Saints on Monday and was impressed by the
Alexander Mattison, the running back, has had his fair share of struggles during his time with the Minnesota Vikings. Despite being with the team for four seasons, he failed to secure the starting running back job after Dalvin Cook’s departure. During his time as a backup to Cook, Mattison showed signs of promise but struggled
The San Francisco 49ers have made a significant move by agreeing to a one-year contract with quarterback Joshua Dobbs. His agent, Mike McCartney, took to social media to announce the exciting news. Dobbs will be joining the 49ers on a fully guaranteed $2.25 million deal for the 2024 season, with the potential to earn an
Leighton Vander Esch, former Dallas Cowboys linebacker, announced his retirement due to ongoing neck issues that plagued his six-year career in the NFL. Despite being a first-round pick in 2018 and setting a rookie record with 176 tackles, Vander Esch’s promising career was frequently interrupted by neck injuries, with significant missed playing time in the
The Seattle Seahawks made a significant move by signing former Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker to a one-year, $7 million contract. This signing comes as a strategic move for the Seahawks, especially after the departures of key players like Bobby Wagner and Jordyn Brooks. Baker’s addition fills one of the starting spots at inside linebacker