What the NFL will do if a player tests positiveWhat the NFL will do if a player tests positive
The league fully expects multiple players to test positive for the coronavirus, but it’s creating a plan for dealing with such situations.
Day: May 19, 2020
Alex Mack taking on coaching role with young offensive linemenAlex Mack taking on coaching role with young offensive linemen
Not that long ago, player-coaches were common in the NFL. These days, player-coaches are more assumed roles as opposed to job titles. Falcons center Alex Mack has become that on the team’s offensive line. The Falcons could have a new starter at left guard and second-year players are on the right side. They started five [more]
Sills: NFL’s response to positive tests will be keySills: NFL’s response to positive tests will be key
The NFL expects positive coronavirus cases moving forward, but the league’s challenge “is to identify them as quickly as possible and prevent spread to any other participants.”
NFL enhances Rooney Rule, tables incentive ideaNFL enhances Rooney Rule, tables incentive idea
The NFL Tuesday approved changes to the Rooney Rule that will require teams to interview at least two candidates from outside their organization for any vacant head-coaching job, but the league tabled its minority hiring incentive strategy.
Browns’ Tretter: Players aren’t ‘invincible robots’Browns’ Tretter: Players aren’t ‘invincible robots’
Cleveland Browns center J.C. Tretter, who was elected president of the NFLPA in March, said Tuesday the union is holding biweekly calls with players and their wives to address coronavirus concerns and keep them informed.
Governor not happy Big Ben went for a haircutGovernor not happy Big Ben went for a haircut
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf isn’t happy that Ben Roethlisberger got a haircut before barbershops reopened during the coronavirus pandemic.
Grant rips Jordan over ‘so-called documentary’Grant rips Jordan over ‘so-called documentary’
Ex-Bull Horace Grant fired back Tuesday at claims Michael Jordan made against him during “The Last Dance.”
Final ‘Last Dance’ episodes average 5.9M viewersFinal ‘Last Dance’ episodes average 5.9M viewers
The last two episodes of the 10-part Michael Jordan documentary, shown over the last five Sunday nights, averaged 5.9 million viewers, the Nielsen company said.
Bruce Irvin relishes chance to get another run with SeattleBruce Irvin relishes chance to get another run with Seattle
While sitting at home and watching the playoffs on TV last season, Bruce Irvin felt a desire to somehow find his way back to where his NFL career began. The pull was so strong that Irvin reached out to one of his former teammates following the Seattle Seahawks’ playoff win over Philadelphia. “After the Philly game, actually, I sent Bobby (Wagner) a text while they were on the plane saying, ‘I wish I was on that plane with you all,’â€� Irvin said Tuesday.
Jauan Jennings’ father hopes son can build on athletic legacy with 49ersJauan Jennings’ father hopes son can build on athletic legacy with 49ers
The NFL draft was nearing its end when Bennie Jennings started preparing for a disappointment he knew all too well. His son Jauan Jennings was certainly worthy of selection after ending his University of Tennessee tenure on a high note. It was ultimately uncertain despite 969 receiving yards as a senior team captain.Jauan Jennings’ stock was helped by an excellent 2019 campaign and a quality Senior Bowl week but hindered some by a slow 40-yard dash at the combine. That created some doubt whether he’d get the honor of being drafted.
