NFL picks Cleveland to host 2021 draft with COVID-19 protocols still in play
The NFL announced Monday that the 86th annual draft will take place at multiple venues in downtown Cleveland between April 29 and May 1.
Amazon signs deal to stream Thursday night NFL games
The NFL will nearly double its media revenue with new agreements, including a deal with Amazon Prime Video that gives the streaming service exclusive rights to “Thursday Night Football” in 2022.
49ers hand Trent Williams richest contract ever at OL
The San Francisco 49ers locked up their biggest potential free agent for the long term by agreeing to give star left tackle Trent Williams the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman.
Sexual assault lawsuit filed against Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson
Houston Texans Quarterback Deshaun Watson is facing allegations of sexual assault in a lawsuit filed on behalf of a female masseuse.
49ers and Trent Williams agree to record deal, according to repots
The eight-time Pro Bowler will receive a $30.1 million signing bonus. Trent Williams, 32, becomes the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL.
Former NFL star Keyshawn Johnson announces daughter’s death on Twitter
Former NFL star wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson announced on Twitter that his daughter, Maia, has died.
Record-setting Saints quarterback Drew Brees announces retirement at 42
Saints quarterback Drew Brees, the NFL's leader in career completions and yards passing, has decided to retire after 20 NFL seasons, including his last 15 with New Orleans.
49ers agree to 2-year deal with Emmanuel Moseley
The San Francisco 49ers have locked up one of their key cornerbacks before the start of free agency by agreeing to a two-year contract with Emmanuel Moseley before he became a restricted free agent.
Maia Chaka becomes 1st Black woman named to NFL's officiating staff
The National Football League announced Friday Chaka would be joining its roster of game officials for the 2021 season. She’s the first Black woman to join the league’s officiating staff.
Aaron Rodgers donates $1M to his hometown of Chico during pandemic
All 80 of those businesses will receive grants through the Aaron Rodgers Small-Business COVID-19 Fund at North Valley Community Foundation in Chico. The grants will total over $1 million. These grants will help cover rent for an average of three months or longer, and they also will assist in other operational costs.
Louis Nix, missing Notre Dame, NFL player, is found dead: report
Louis Nix, a former NFL defensive lineman who was a college standout at Notre Dame has been found dead after going missing earlier this week.
NFL players allowed to proceed with suit against league for alleged negligence
Former NFL players allege that during their careers they were repeatedly given powerful pain medications that got them quickly back on the field, but were medically inappropriate.
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Vincent Jackson found dead in Brandon hotel room
Deputies are investigating the death of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Vincent Jackson, who was found dead in a Brandon hotel room on Monday.
Florida woman wants apology after Tom Brady's trophy toss
A Fort Myers woman says Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady insulted her family’s legacy when he tossed the Lombardi trophy across the water to another teammate during Wednesday’s Super Bowl celebration boat parade in Tampa.
Ravens' CB Jimmy Smith, family robbed at gunpoint in Los Angeles
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith and his family are safe after they were robbed at gunpoint shortly after flying into Los Angeles earlier this week, it was reported Friday.
JJ Watt, Houston Texans have "mutually agreed to part ways"
The Houston Texans and defensive end JJ Watt announced that they have “mutually agreed to part ways.”
Opening day for COVID vaccine at Levi’s Stadium
It was opening day at Levi's Stadium; not for football but for COVID-19 mass vaccinations.
California's largest mass vaccination site opens at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara
Vaccinations will take place inside Levi's Stadium and cater towards people who are busy during the day but free in the evening hours.
Marty Schottenheimer, former coach of 4 NFL teams, dies at 77
Schottenheimer, the winningest coach in NFL history without a Super Bowl or NFL championship, has died at the age of 77.
Super Bowl streaker arrested after being tackled by quarterback-turned-deputy
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defense kept the Kansas City Chiefs out of the end zone during Super Bowl LV last night, but it was a former high school football player whose goal-line tackle went viral.