When Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner flexed for the camera, the muscles in his back inflated and seemed to pop off his body. "But no, honestly, a lot of people comment on it and say I'm going to be stiff or all this. I'm a professional. I know how to work out. I think […]
On the same day Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said the organization had communicated with Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott after a report of a party on Friday at the quarterback's house in Prosper, Texas, that would have violated guidelines regarding the coronavirus pandemic, a frustrated Prescott issued a statement regarding the gathering. […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers addressed the most glaring gaps in the 2020 roster through free agency, allowing them to target the best playmaker available with their first pick in the NFL draft. That would put the Steelers firmly in the mix for the second wave of available quarterbacks after top talent like Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert […]
Football's transfer market faces an uncertain future as the coronavirus crisis continues. Clubs' plans are in limbo, while the future of players possibly on the move, like Paul Pogba, Jadon Sancho and Neymar, is uncertain. Key figures from European football's elite will hold a video conference on Friday to devise a strategy that saves the […]
Speaking to reporters last month at the scouting combine, New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas was asked the importance of surrounding quarterback Sam Darnold with explosive playmakers. He mentioned the Super Bowl and how the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers were loaded with them. Wide receiver Robby Anderson, who has caught more […]
It was difficult to know what was stranger about the game in Paris on Wednesday night. Was it the empty Parc des Princes, closed to fans to help minimize the risk of further spread of the coronavirus, the only noise coming from the players and benches, plus the curious sounds of the fans gathered outside […]
At some point this offseason, the news probably will come across that wide receiver Corey Coleman has been signed as a free agent -- either by the New York Giants or another team. It might cause a few heads to turn, if only because once upon a time, Coleman was a highly regarded first-round pick […]
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has said Pep Guardiola did not deserve his respect after the pair clashed during the derby last Sunday. Fernandes, 25, has become an instant favourite among the Old Trafford support, and his cult hero status was cemented when he made a shushing gesture towards the Manchester City boss in the […]
Ryan Fitzpatrick led the 2019 Miami Dolphins in rushing yards with 243. Let that stat sink in, along with the fact that Fitzpatrick is the Dolphins' quarterback, and the depths of Miami's running game woes become more clear. The Dolphins will be active in pursuing upgrades at running back this offseason. Fixing the offensive line […]
The Carolina Panthers made their first big deal under new coach Matt Rhule, agreeing to trade Pro Bowl right guard Trai Turner to the Los Angeles Chargers for left tackle Russell Okung, league sources told ESPN. The trade cannot be made official until 4 p.m. ET on March 18, the start of the NFL's new […]