Archives for June 2022

With training camp getting underway in about a month, the Panthers have taken care of some outstanding business on Thursday. Carolina announced that linebacker Brandon Smith has signed his rookie deal. A fourth-round pick out of Penn State, Smith is now under contract with the Panthers through 2025. Smith is the fifth of Carolina’s six [more] … [Read more...] about Panthers sign fourth-round pick Brandon Smith

St. Louis crafted a successful legal challenge to the relocation of the Rams. Oakland, to date, has been unable to do the same regarding the relocation of the Raiders. A federal judge dismissed Oakland’s antitrust action in May 2021. In December, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld the ruling. Now, [more] … [Read more...] about Oakland tries to get U.S. Supreme Court to overturn dismissal of Raiders relocation lawsuit

The Washington Commanders turn 90 years old in 2022. Well, the Commanders do not turn 90 years old, but the Washington NFL franchise will turn 90 in the 2022 season. How will the Commanders celebrate 90 years? Beginning July 9, the Commanders will celebrate the franchise’s monumental birthday and continue celebrating throughout the upcoming season. The Washington franchise … [Read more...] about Commanders announce multiple celebrations to celebrate 90 years in 2022

This is part three of Commanders Wire looking at the rocky ownership of the NFL Washington franchise under Daniel Snyder. Going 2-6 in the second half of the 2000 season, and finishing 8-8 was a huge disappointment for Daniel Snyder and Washington fans. On January 3, 2001, Snyder hired Marty Schottenheimer to be his new head coach. It would be a new approach, as Marty would … [Read more...] about Washington's turmoil with Daniel Snyder: Marty Schottenheimer's 2001 season

We are less than one month away from the Washington Commanders opening training camp. Washington players will report to Ashburn on July 26 and begin training camp the next day. While most NFL rosters are set until training camp, multiple talented free agents remain. Earlier this week, we named two cornerbacks under 30 who could help the Commanders in 2022. Pro Football Focus … [Read more...] about One move the Commanders should make before training camp