Philip Rivers is 36 years old and understands he won’t be the quarterback of the Los Angeles Chargers forever. With the 2018 NFL draft approaching later this month, Rivers addressed the possibility of his team selecting another signal-caller. To tell you the truth, I don’t know why. I did ask, but I didn’t get any …
April 2018 archive
Apr 27
Dez Bryant wants to play in NFC East: ‘It’s personal’
Dez Bryant doesn’t want to leave the NFC East after being released by the Cowboys Friday. He wants to take on Dallas as often as he can. “Being in the division is a huge possibility, it’s something that I want,” Bryant told NFL Network. “It’s personal.” Bryant repeatedly said during the offseason that he wanted …
Apr 25
Redskins schedule 2018: Washington to host string of playoff contenders
The Redskins’ 2018 schedule is loaded with intriguing matchups against teams from the NFC South and AFC South in addition to Washington’s NFC East rivals. For Washington to compete for a spot in the NFC playoffs this season, they’ll need to navigate a schedule full of strong contenders. The good news for the Redskins: Several …
Apr 23
Former Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga dies at 80
Wayne Huizenga, who once owned the Miami Dolphins and brought two other pro sports to South Florida has died. Was also named to the All-American team 2004…Was ranked among the top 200 football players his state and earned first-team allcounty honors as a sophomore…As a freshman on the track team, he was a member of …
Apr 21
Will Giants pass on a quarterback?
The most recent reporting regarding the Giants’ plan for the second overall pick was simple: Quarterback Sam Darnold if he’s there; otherwise, running back Saquon Barkley or defensive end Bradley Chubb. The Ravens will be thinking about wide receiver and offensive line with this pick, but like the Packers, they could use some rebooting in …
Apr 19
Matt Ryan relieved wife, newborn twins OK after difficult pregnancy
Matt Ryan is a dad, but it wasn’t an easy process. The Falcons quarterback announced in November that he and his wife, Sarah, were expecting twins. Sarah provided an update Monday on Instagram, saying she was placed on hospital bed rest Jan. 9 due to pregnancy complications, which explains Matt’s absence at practice that day …
Apr 17
Raiders’ Bruce Irvin stokes Marquette King feud with veiled threat
Shortly after the Raiders parted ways with Marquette King, the punter signed with the archrival Broncos, but one former teammate is already looking forward to facing King on the field. In a Twitter exchange, Raiders linebacker Bruce Irvin shared that he asked for permission to play on Oakland’s punt return team when the Raiders and …
Apr 14
Family obligation will keep Ziggy Ansah from Lions’ workouts
Allen Park — The Lions will kick off the voluntary portion of the offseason today, when players report to the team’s practice facility for Phase One of the program. It will be the first time coach Matt Patricia, who was hired by the franchise in February, will meet many of his players face-to-face. Football-specific drills …