Archives for May 2022

The delay will not be the last word on the stadium effort, but it suggests that the proposed taxpayer-subsidized stadium has become a tougher sell in Richmond. … [Read more...] about Virginia lawmakers to delay vote on NFL stadium for Commanders

The Washington Commanders received some good news Tuesday to start the second week of OTAs. Starting defensive ends Chase Young and Montez Sweat were back with the team after missing last week. Young missed last week while he was out in Colorado working with his trainer as he continues to recover from ACL surgery. Young will not participate in on-field drills at this … [Read more...] about Chase Young, Montez Sweat back in Washington for Week 2 of OTAs

NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith, whose time in the job is moving toward a conclusion, has experienced a major drop in compensation from one fiscal year to the next. Via Liz Mullen of Sports Business Journal, the NFLPA’s most recent financial statement for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2022 shows that Smith’s [more] … [Read more...] about DeMaurice Smith sees a major drop in compensation

Buccaneers wide receiver Travis Jonsen was arrested for driving under the influence yesterday, and he’s out of a job today. Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles confirmed Jonsen is cut today. As is usually the case, marginal players can’t get away with the same off-field misconduct that star players get away with. A Pro Bowler [more] … [Read more...] about Bucs cut Travis Jonsen after DUI arrest

Wide receiver Diontae Johnson didn’t take part in the Steelers’ OTAs last week, but there won’t be any questions about his whereabouts this week. Pictures and video from Tuesday’s on-field work show Johnson in uniform and going through drills with the rest of the team. No reason was given for Johnson’s absence last week, but [more] … [Read more...] about Diontae Johnson back with Steelers Tuesday