Why did Josh Brown get only one-game suspension despite troubling history? Josh Brown will miss Week 1 against the Cowboys. (Getty Images) After the bungling of the Ray Rice situation, the NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell promised to get tough on domestic violence. Money was pledged to advocacy groups and the league brought on a “vice president of social responsibility,” Anna Isaacson, who … [Read more...]

Training Camp Daily Dose: Dose: Preseason, Round Two The fantasy world loves nothing more than watching an athletically gifted underdog rise from the cellar of a depth chart to claim a significant role in an NFL offense, and no two players have the potential to fit that bill better than running back Christine Michael and quarterback/wide receiver Terrelle Pryor. Both of these players were on the … [Read more...]

With Tom Brady hurt, Patriots' Jimmy Garoppolo turns in another solid game Jimmy Garoppolo’s final official attempt of Thursday night’s first half was his best. After a slow start, Garoppolo finished with a solid outing in the New England Patriots’ preseason game against the Chicago Bears. Garoppolo started after Tom Brady was sent home after reportedly cutting his right thumb with … [Read more...]

NFL Preseason Blitz: With RG3, the Browns could be ... fun? We don’t know how Robert Griffin III will play when the games count. Every year preseason games produce many results that seem important at the time, and never bear fruit in the regular season. But it’s possible we’re seeing the start of a cool story. Griffin made a couple nice throws in the Cleveland Browns’ first preseason game. … [Read more...]

Tom Brady cuts right hand with scissors, sent home after injury Who knew that a kicker suffering a concussion after getting hit by a stray punt would be the second-weirdest pregame injury on Thursday night? Tom Brady reportedly cut his hand before Thursday’s New England Patriots preseason game against the Chicago Bears (AP). New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reportedly cut his right … [Read more...]

Report: Active players agree to meet with NFL regarding Al Jazeera report If you were hopeful that Pittsburgh Steelers veteran James Harrison, and Green Bay Packers Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers would stand up to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and his as-the-wind-blows approach to discipline, prepare to be disappointed. Harrison, Matthews and Peppers, along with free agent Mike Neal, were … [Read more...]

Darren Sharper sentenced to 18 years in prison for multiple drugging, rape charges Darren Sharper in court in 2014 (AP) Former All-Pro safety Darren Sharper has been sentenced to 18 years in prison by a federal judge, after he was accused of drugging and raping as many as 16 women in four states. Judge Jane Triche Milazzo, of the Eastern District of Louisiana, sentenced Sharper on Thursday, … [Read more...]

Pro Football Hall of Fame increasing reimbursement package for fans Workers tend to the field at Hall of Fame Stadium (AP) The Pro Football Hall of Fame is increasing the reimbursement package for fans who traveled to Canton, Ohio for Induction Weekend and were unable to see the Indianapolis Colts-Green Bay Packers game after it was canceled due to field conditions. The Hall announced on … [Read more...]

Training Camp Daily Dose: Dose: Jordy Nelson Cleared As we roll into the second week of the 2016 preseason, fantasy drafts are kicking into full gear and player values are locking in place. While it’s easy to get lulled to sleep with strong player projections, it’s still best to keep an open mind and flexible draft plan at this time of year. In case you missed it, Rich Hribar’s 50 Players To Draft … [Read more...]

Giants' Josh Brown suspended for season opener after domestic violence arrest Giants kicker Josh Brown will miss the season opener against the Cowboys. (AP) On Wednesday afternoon, reports came that the NFL had suspended New York Giants kicker Josh Brown for the first game of the regular season after a violation of the personal conduct policy. But for hours, the question was, why? These … [Read more...]