Raiders offensive tackle Donald Penn has been named as a suspect in a domestic violence investigation. Police were called to Penn’s home on Sunday evening, but when they arrived Penn had left, according to TMZ. According to the report, Penn slapped his wife’s butt, poured a drink on her head and grabbed her by the […]
Texans sign entire draft class
The Texans have signed their entire draft class, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports. If he’d said nothing at all, or if he’d simply issued a written statement, maybe he could get by without answering questions. By fielding questions without really answering them, Patricia has as a practical matter waved the green flag for […]
Cleveland creates Joe Thomas Day to be celebrated 7/3
Joe Thomas has an official day in his honor. Cleveland announced that July 3, or 7/3, will be known as Joe Thomas Day. The 7/3 honors his No. 73 jersey, which he wore throughout his 11-year career with the Browns. Thomas, 33, announced his retirement from the NFL on March 14. He took to Twitter […]
Bruce Irvin slams former Raiders coach Rod Woodson for Derek Carr criticism
Nationals: 2B Howie Kendrick left after the seventh inning because his right leg tightened up on him, Martinez said. … C Matt Wieters (strained oblique muscle) will go to Class A Potomac on a rehab assignment Tuesday. The Nationals send RHP Stephen Strasburg (1-0, 3.65 ERA) to the mound against Braces RHP Mike Foltynewicz (1-0, […]
Lamar Jackson will visit Ravens
The Ravens signed Robert Griffin III on Thursday, and they have another quarterback scheduled to visit. Baltimore will host Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson for one of the Ravens’ 30 national visits, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reports. Keenum may very well have turned the corner in his journeyman career after last year’s unexpected success in […]
Nick Nelson injured during private workout with Lions
As initially reported by NFL Media, Wisconsin cornerback Nick Nelson injured his knee during a private workout. PFT has learned that the team for which he was working out was the Lions. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the injury happened within the first five minutes of the workout. It could have happened […]
Cardinals double down on QBs off waivers with Brandon Doughty
Alek Torgersen isn’t the only new quarterback for the Cardinals. The Cardinals claimed Torgersen off of waivers on Thursday and, per multiple reports, they also claimed Brandon Doughty. Doughty was waived by the Dolphins on Wednesday. This year, one or more teams will be passing on the likes of Saquon Barkley, Bradley Chubb, and Minkah […]
CC Sabathia, Gary Sanchez among Yankees to exit in loss to Orioles
Injuries and illnesses piled up for the New York Yankees during Friday night’s 7-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles as four players were forced to leave early. Left-hander CC Sabathia was among them, exiting with right hip soreness. An MRI came back clean, the veteran starter said, but the Yankees placed him on the 10-day […]
Rams cut cornerback Kayvon Webster
The way they’ve been adding cornerbacks this offseason, there was inevitably another shoe to fall. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Rams are releasing cornerback Kayvon Webster. He became surplus to requirements after they traded for Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib and signed free agent Sam Shields. Webster started 11 games for the Rams […]
Eagles’ Howie Roseman voted Sporting News NFL Executive of the Year for 2017
Votes by team executives for 2017 Sporting News NFL Executive of the Year were to be submitted no later than the first week in January. So when Eagles executive vice president of football operations Howie Roseman was voted the winner, Philadelphia’s postseason run to a Super Bowl title had not yet begun. Thus, SN’s Executive […]