NFL - NEWS & NOTES

It's great to see that this victim of social injustice can now breathe the free air.

 

NFL notified Bengals' DB Adam Jones he is being suspended for first regular season game for violating league?s Personal Conduct Policy.

 

http://dailysnark.com/breaking-cleveland-browns-sign-rb-oj-simpson-2-year-deal-worth-14-million/

HHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA

 

Shocking.

 

Not as shocking as the Browns bringing OJ in for a look see after his release from prison.

 

And not early as shocking as seeing that you're the only one stupid enough to believe a "story" from a web site named "Daily Snark".

 

NFL is wrapping up the Ezekiel Elliott?investigation

Nearly a year after Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott allegedly engaged in domestic violence, the NFL is closing in on ending its investigation.

According to NFL Media (i.e., the NFL), the investigatory phase of the process is nearing completion, and the NFL has shared its findings with the NFL Players Association. Also, the NFLPA has provided to the league a ?final response? aimed at answering ?any lingering question? about the probe into whether Elliott violated the personal conduct policy.

It?s unknown whether Elliott will be disciplined or suspended. Although he was never arrested or charged, the league applies a lower standard of proof in these matters, with the question of whether Elliott violated the policy essentially coming down to whether the league believes Elliott or his accuser.

Broader business considerations necessarily will influence that assessment, including pressure from Cowboys owner Jerry Jones (who is believed to have made it clear that he won?t be as compliant as the Patriots were about the Tom Brady suspension), pressure from other owners who want Elliott to be punished, and the ever-critical P.R. component, which is the primary reason for the league?s decision to conduct its own investigations and impose its own discipline.

If the league doesn?t find a violation, the alleged victim can file a lawsuit or otherwise tell her story. And, necessarily, there will be people who automatically believe it and people who automatically reject it. Those who believe it will criticize the league for not taking action against Elliott, creating a potential Ray Rice-style embarrassment for the league.

Last week, ESPN reported that Elliott is bracing for a short suspension, which possibly would be the result of a compromise aimed at placating all of the various constituencies, and minimizing the potential P.R. fallout.

 

Newton News...

Newton (shoulder) has resumed throwing to his teammates, cementing the expectation that he'll be ready to do so when training camp begins, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.

Newton, who underwent surgery on his right shoulder back in March, began throwing for the first time since his operation nearly a month ago. While those tosses were stationary and to a team trainer, the Panthers quarterback has now advanced to working with his usual targets ahead of the start of camp July 26. Although Newton is expected to be limited as Carolina rightfully errs on the side of caution to start off, it's encouraging to hear that he's made such strong progress in his return.

 

Uber driver blind sided by Michael Oher biting him in the back, sues.

 

Sorry.

 

Sam Bradford more confident after full offseason

Last year, the Minnesota Vikings performed a blockbuster trade for former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford following Teddy Bridgewater's devastating knee injury. The deal was completed days before the 2016 regular season, leaving Bradford to master a brand-new playbook immediately.

The former No. 1 overall draft pick told Sid Hartman of The Star Tribune he's feeling more confident entering the 2017 season after having a complete offseason with the team.

"Obviously last year was pretty unique, I have never been in that situation, and I don't think many people have been in that situation," Bradford said. "But just to be here this offseason, to be able to go through the program, go through the meetings, the installs, really sit down and learn this offense and what we're trying to do, it's a much better situation than showing up here however many days, eight or nine, before the first game last year and trying to learn everything on the fly."

Of his six seasons in the pros, Bradford's first season in Minnesota (his third team) marked his best yet, statistically (395 for 552, 3,877 passing yards, 20 touchdowns).

"I think the later we got in the year the better I felt with it," he said. "Obviously going through the change that we did kind of halfway through the season [the resignation of Norv Turner as offensive coordinator], having worked with [new offensive coordinator] Pat [Shurmur], I think that really helped me just because we have a really good relationship and I felt like we were able to communicate. Towards the end of the year I felt like I had a pretty good grasp on things."

Vikings veterans report to training camp on Wednesday, July 26.

 

lol-that was posted in fun Lyman! We all know the troubles the Browns had and a writer just had some fun at the Browns expense. It was a good laugh.

 

Kelley will open training camp as the Redskins' starting running back... Perine enters training camp behind Robert Kelley on the Redskins' depth chart, but the team's intended "hot hand" approach to dividing carries could at times earn him a substantial workload.

 

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/...ins-of-former-nfl-players-diagnosed-with-cte/

110/111 brains studied had CTE ! Wow. Really sad information about CTE studies...

 

Doesn't really surprise me... of all the players tested, most have probably been play football since childhood. Its a dangerous sport, they make a ton of money, just let them be aware of the risk involved and lets play football.

 

Jaguars' Brandon Linder signs five-year extension

The Jacksonville Jaguars continue to invest in their offensive line.

The Jags signed center Brandon Linder to a five-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday. The extension is worth $51.7 million, with $24 million guaranteed, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, according to a source informed of the deal.

The extension makes Linder the highest-paid center in NFL history, per Rapoport.

"It means the world to me," Linder said in a statement. "I'd love to play here my whole career. I fell in love with this city and we have big things coming, changing the culture, and now we start tomorrow for training camp. I couldn't think of a better place to play my career."

The former third-round pick was entering the final year of his rookie contract.

Linder moved to center in 2016, where he shined as one of the best young players at the position. Pro Football Focus rated Linder as their No. 5 center last season.

The 25-year-old excelled at guard as a rookie in 2014 before missing most of his second season due to injury. The switch to center went seamlessly last season, making it a no-brainer for the cap-space flush Jags to lock down their young blocker for the long-haul.

 

Alex Mack will now be asking for a new contract. $$$$$$$

 

The NFL released a statement Wednesday in regard to the report:

"We appreciate the work done by Dr. McKee and her colleagues for the value it adds in the ongoing quest for a better understanding of CTE. Case studies such as those compiled in this updated paper are important to further advancing the science and progress related to head trauma. The medical and scientific communities will benefit from this publication and the NFL will continue to work with a wide range of experts to improve the health of current and former NFL athletes. As noted by the authors, there are still many unanswered questions relating to the cause, incidence and prevalence of long-term effects of head trauma such as CTE. The NFL is committed to supporting scientific research into CTE and advancing progress in the prevention and treatment of head injuries.

"In 2016, the NFL pledged $100 million in support for independent medical research and engineering advancements in neuroscience related topics. This is in addition to the $100 million that the NFL and its partners are already spending on medical and neuroscience research."

The NFL has made 47 rule changes since 2002 to protect players, improve practice methods, better educate players and personnel on concussions and strengthen the league's medical protocols. The NFL deploys 29 medical professionals on the sidelines for each game. Working with the NFL Players Association, the league enforces a concussion protocol for players that has been instrumental in immediately identifying and diagnosing concussions and other head-related injuries.

 

but will CTE lead to parents NOT letting their kids play football in the future ? schools and teams now have rubberized padding over the helmets for practices and contact. what's next? to me the next sign is pulling kids from the sport and playing a safer sport like basketball !

 

Dallas is signing veteran RB Ronnie Hillman, per source. A sense: could be indication of concern over NFL decision on Ezekiel Elliott. ~ Adam Schefter