Bears defensive lineman Akiem Hicks says many more NFL players would have joined Colin Kaepernick in kneeling for the national anthem, but they worried about losing their jobs. Hicks said he believes the...

Before Friday afternoon, Saints quarterback Drew Brees had issued multiple apologies for reiterating his viewpoint on peaceful protests during the national anthem without addressing whether he had abandoned...

Drew Brees answered President Donald Trump in a Friday night post on social media. He also answered the question of whether his feelings about kneeling during the national anthem have changed. The president...

Bears coach Matt Nagy indicated that preseason play will be of utmost importance in Chicago’s quarterback competition. Nagy said he’ll get a long look at both Nick Foles and Mitchell Trubisky...

Broncos coach Vic Fangio’s comment that he doesn’t “see racism at all” in the NFL was not well received either inside the team or outside of it. He apologized, and Broncos’...

The Chiefs cut receiver Felton Davis with a non-football injury designation Friday, according to the NFL’s transactions report. Davis, 23, originally signed with the Chiefs in 2019 as an undrafted...

As it turns out, the video published by the NFL on Friday featuring Commissioner Roger Goodell is only the second-best video in which the league office had a hand this week. Per a league source, an NFL...

The video published by Commissioner Roger Goodell on Friday regarding the league’s position on racism and peaceful protests represents Goodell’s finest moment in nearly 14 years on the job. But...

NFL players called out the league’s initial statement from Roger Goodell, which was released Saturday. Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks was the most pointed, saying, “Your statement said...

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has held workouts at Golden West College in Huntington Beach, California, this offseason as he has in previous offseasons. One of the players he has worked with “a...

The National Football League has responded to the demands articulated in the video posted by several prominent players on Thursday night. The league, at its Twitter account, has retweeted the full video,...

Michael Jordan, who owns the Charlotte Hornets, and his Jordan Brand announced a $100 million pledge over the next 10 years to organizations supporting racial equality, social justice and greater access to...

The Texans have a prominent position to fill on Bill O’Brien’s coaching staff. Special teams coordinator Brad Seely announced his retirement on Friday. Seely was in his third year with the...

We already have our first NFL player who isn’t prepared to go along with the advice of President Donald Trump. Washington running back Adrian Peterson said he definitely planned to kneel during the...

Everyone, it seems, has an opinion on Drew Brees‘ national anthem stance. Even President Donald Trump has weighed in on Twitter. The controversy surrounding the Saints quarterback has become the...

A number of Vikings players attended George Floyd’s memorial service in Minneapolis on Thursday and many of those players were back in the community on Friday to assist in getting food, water and...

Nike pledged $40 million over four years to support the black community, the company announced Friday. The company’s commitment, made on behalf of the Nike, Jordan and Converse brands collectively,...

President Trump weighed in today on the controversy surrounding Drew Brees, saying the Saints’ quarterback was right to criticize kneeling during the national anthem and wrong to apologize for his...

Since posting a pair of passionate, emotional videos on Wednesday reacting to Drew Brees‘ controversial comments reiterating his belief that he “will never agree with anybody disrespecting the...

The NFL allowed coaching staffs to return to the workplace Friday with the approval of state and local authorities. The 49ers coaches weren’t allowed to go back to the team facility because a Santa...

Word on Thursday was that some current Lions players would take part in a Friday march protesting police brutality organized by former Lions running back Joique Bell in Belle Isle, Michigan and they got...

A worker at the new stadium being built for the Rams and Chargers has died in a fall. The SoFi Stadium worker fell 50 to 60 feet while working on the stadium’s roof, the Los Angeles Times reports....

The Titans did not exercise the fifth-year option on receiver Corey Davis‘ contract. That means Davis is scheduled to become a free agent in 2021. In a contract season, Davis has much to prove. Davis...

The Jets might have asked, but Kyle Long is apparently not interested in coming back. According to Rick Tarsitano of WGN, Long was asked if there was any truth to the report from the New York Daily News...

The Buccaneers are getting ready to reopen their facility. The team announced on Friday, via multiple reporters, that they will begin the first phase of the reopening process on Wednesday, June 10. That...

Members of the Jaguars marched from their stadium to the steps of the sheriff’s department Friday to protest inequality and police brutality. The march included General Manager Dave Caldwell, coach...

The Red Rifle will wear a blue star this season, and he has landed higher than expected in the annual Chris Simms top 40 quarterback countdown. Andy Dalton comes in at No. 27 on Simms’ list. Yes, No....

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski are the co-favorites to win the Comeback Player of the Year award for the 2020 season. Roethlisberger and Gronkowski are both...

The Packers signed another one of their draft picks, who was part of an effort to add line depth. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Packers signed sixth-round pick Jon Runyan Jr. to his rookie deal....

The Jets coaxed center Ryan Kalil out of a brief retirement ahead of the 2019 season and they have reportedly spoken to another offensive lineman about reversing course this year. Manish Mehta of the New...

Another team has decided to take its advocacy to the streets. According to Mike Klis of KUSA, Broncos players and coaches are going to be part of a peaceful protest tomorrow at the State Capitol. Cornerback...

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott pledged $1 million toward improving police training and addressing systemic racism this week and he also makes an appearance in a video statement the team released on Friday...

In this historic moment, there is no middle ground. The choices are to support the notion of equality, liberty, and justice for all, or not to. Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore, the 2019 NFL defensive...

Broadway Joe stresses the importance of respect, empathy and education while the country is hurting and healing.

The Kraft family said in a statement earlier this week that the United States is in need of “deep healing” in order to end the systemic racism, police brutality and other inequality that has...

As Saints quarterback Drew Brees has taken significant criticism this week for equating kneeling during the national anthem with disrespecting the country, not everyone thinks that criticism is fair....

Colts defensive line coach Brian Baker got quite a gift in March. Baker said “it was like Christmas” when he learned that the team made a trade with the 49ers to acquire defensive tackle...

The group of Vikings players who attended Thursday’s memorial for George Floyd included running back Alexander Mattison. After the event, Mattison explained the experience to Vikings.com. “That...

The Chiefs added a safety to their roster on Friday. The agents for safety Andrew Soroh announced that their client had agreed to a deal with Kansas City. It’s a second tour of duty with the Chiefs...

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has pledged $500,000 toward a fundraiser he’s establishing to help the black community in Atlanta. Via Vaughn McClure of ESPN, the Falcons quarterback hopes to raise $2...

The Dolphins have three competent quarterbacks, including rookie Tua Tagovailoa. Coach Brian Flores showed in 2019 a willingness to play the best guy, period. It’s unclear whether he’ll do that...

49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo doesn’t have to wonder whether he has the support of his head coach. Kyle Shanahan stuck with Garoppolo after a 2018 torn ACL, stood up for him after a rough fourth...

For now, Raiders owner Mark Davis is sweating the looming deadlines for the opening of his team’s new stadium. Eventually, the beads of perspiration on his forehead may be due to the heat from the...

Mike Florio and Big Cat applaud Dak Prescott for donating $1 million to help improve police training and address systematic racism through education and advocacy in our country.

In cities throughout America, peaceful protests continue regarding the chronic mistreatment of African-American citizens who are, under this nation’s founding documents, are supposed to possess the...

A day after Bills rookie quarterback Jake Fromm admitted to sending a racist text message last year, his offensive coordinator is giving him a qualified show of support. Bills offensive coordinator Brian...

MIke Florio and Big Cat draft the best "other guys" of all-time, including Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne and Giants linebacker Harry Carson.

Former NFL running back Arian Foster spoke out on Pardon My Take about how important empathy is when talking about racial inequalities.

Colts GM Chris Ballard opened up about what he's learned over the last few weeks as protests continue around the U.S. and emphasizes the importance of listening.

The Lions have vowed to be patient in getting back to work, and that’s shown in their approach to reopening their facility. The team just announced they’d begin the first phase of bringing...

Drew Brees posted a video apology about his comments regarding players protesting during the national anthem, but Big Cat and Mike Florio explain why his apology is missing something.

Players from around the NFL posted an emotional message about police brutality in the U.S., making Mike Florio and Big Cat ask how the league might handle any anthem protests in the fall.

Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians expects to run a lot of 12 personnel this season, which is something that should help Tom Brady shine in Tampa.