Browns add former Packers wideout Jeff Janis

Browns General Manager John Dorsey isn’t finished reeling in former Packers for his new project. According to Peter Schrager of the NFL Network, the Browns are signing former Packers wideout Jeff Janis. It happens especially between linemen. Maybe they’ll be exempt from the new rule because their helmets are pre-dipped at the snap. Or maybe […]

NFL explains reversal on apparent Jesse James TD late in Steelers-Patriots game

Confusion regarding the NFL’s catch rule struck in Pittsburgh on Sunday, when an apparent Jesse James touchdown reception was overturned upon review. Debate around what eventually was ruled an incomplete pass is fueled in part by the fact the score more than likely would have given the Steelers a win over the Patriots. Thanks in […]

Don’t be too concerned with running back Ameer Abdullah’s ankle injury limiting him during practice.

For the second straight Wednesday, the Lions had a lengthy injury report, which included nine starters. The ones to be most concerned about are right tackle Rick Wagner (ankle/shoulder) and right guard T.J. Lang (back). That neither player practiced Wednesday is a concern and whether they practice Thursday could be key to whether they play […]

Chiefs RB situation shaping up to be fantasy nightmare

It was assumed rookie Kareem Hunt would be the featured back for the Chiefs after Spencer Ware’s season-ending knee injury, but that may not be the case. Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy hinted that Kansas City’s backfield may be more of a three-headed monster — with Charcandrick West and C.J. Spiller also getting reps. “These […]

Langford carried the ball 10 times for 29 yards in the final weeks of the preseason.

The team is set to open camp later this week with more than 40 players vying for spots on the 23-man roster, including 10 returnees from last year’s team. The first preseason game is scheduled for Sept. 15 at home against Chicago. The Flying Aces will then make their regular-season debut Oct. 7 at Youngstown […]

Falcons’ Devonta Freeman in concussion protocol, ruled out Sunday

Devonta Freeman could be missing in action until the end of the month. The Falcons running back was kept out of practice and placed in the NFL’s concussion protocol Monday due to symptoms lingering from Sunday’s workout, coach Dan Quinn announced. “After taking him inside yesterday where we thought he had heat related (issues), he […]

Le’Veon Bell can skip all of training camp and still make $12.1 million

The Steelers reported to training camp on Thursday, and Le’Veon Bell isn’t there. He plans to stay away for several weeks, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The Steelers hit Bell with the franchise tag this offseason and were unable to come to a long-term agreement with the star running back. Bell stands to make […]

Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge out indefinitely with minor heart arrhythmia

The Spurs announced Saturday that LaMarcus Aldridge will be out indefinitely because of a minor heart arrhythmia. “All parties have concluded that at the current time it is best for Aldridge to refrain from playing until further tests and examinations are completed,” the Spurs said via Twitter. “To suffer a setback like this after working […]

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum hits game-winner, scores 21 in summer league debut

It was only fitting that the Celtics began NBA Summer League play against the 76ers after Boston traded the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft to Philadelphia in exchange for the No. 3 pick and a future first-round pick. The Celtics selected Duke’s Jayson Tatum No. 3 overall, and on Monday he […]

2017 has signaled the team’s biggest embrace of free agency in the past decade

Green Bay has taken a slightly bolder — for the franchise, at least — approach to free agency during Rodgers’ 30s. In 2014, the Packers added pass rusher Julius Peppers, who rewarded their faith with 25 sacks over three seasons and a Pro Bowl appearance. Though two quiet years followed — the team’s most notable […]