Raiders running back Josh Jacobs told Paloma Villicana of Fox5 News in Las Vegas that he is “feeling great” and “explosive.” The team, though, might not get to see for itself for a while. Jacobs will not report to training camp absent a new deal before Monday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline, according to Villicana. There is no indication the sides are close to a long-term deal, but … [Read more...] about Report: Josh Jacobs won’t report to camp without a new deal
Bijan Robinson has impressed teammates since Day 1
As soon as the Falcons made Bijan Robinson the eighth overall pick, the running back had a request for General Manager Terry Fontenot. Robinson asked for the phone numbers of the team’s offensive linemen. “Here’s a cool thing: He texted the offensive line when he got drafted,” right guard Chris Lindstrom said, via Scott Bair of the team website. “He said that he’s really … [Read more...] about Bijan Robinson has impressed teammates since Day 1
Report: Richard Sherman is a candidate to replace Shannon Sharpe on Undisputed
Richard Sherman once told Skip Bayless, “I’m better at life than you.” Their lives could soon be intertwined. Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reports that Sherman has emerged as a candidate to replace Shannon Sharpe on Undisputed. The news comes at a time when FS1 reportedly is having difficultly finding someone who will work with Bayless, who is believed to rule the show … [Read more...] about Report: Richard Sherman is a candidate to replace Shannon Sharpe on Undisputed
Pro Bowl Games ratings compare favorably to other leagues’ all-star games
When the NFL scrapped the Pro Bowl for the Pro Bowl Games, it expected the ratings to take a hit. And they did. But the non-bowl Pro Bowl is performing well in comparison to the all-star games held by other leagues. This week’s all-star game staged by Major League Baseball generated a record-low audience of 7.01 million viewers on Fox. In February, the NFL’s Pro Bowl Games drew … [Read more...] about Pro Bowl Games ratings compare favorably to other leagues’ all-star games
Jets announce deal with Quinnen Williams
The Jets announced their long-term deal with defensive tackle Quinnen Williams on Thursday. “We are thrilled to secure Quinnen as a New York Jet for the foreseeable future, as he embodies everything we look for in our players,” Jets General Manager Joe Douglas said in a statement. “He is a leader on and off the field, who does everything asked of him and more. He is a young, … [Read more...] about Jets announce deal with Quinnen Williams