Johnny Manziel reportedly sued for trashing mansion in L.A. Not that Johnny Manziel needed more legal trouble, but now he's being sued for more than $40,000 in damages after allegedly trashing a mansion he rented in Los Angeles. TMZ reported that Manziel is being sued by Nicholas Goodwin. Goodwin claims that Manziel rented his 5,000-foot house in April. In a twist that sums up so much of the … [Read more...]

Meet the NFL team that lost its only game ever before folding This offseason, Shutdown Corner will travel down memory lane with a series of stories presenting some interesting and sometimes forgotten stories from the NFL's past. Join us as we relive some of the greatest and craziest moments in the sport's history. The NFL’s history contains several chapters of ignoble lore, but one … [Read more...]

Brock Osweiler passes on Broncos' White House trip for good reason Much was made about the awkwardness that Brock Osweiler faced when he was benched last season in favor of Peyton Manning, who helped guide the Denver Broncos to a win in Super Bowl 50. Osweiler handled himself well publicly, but behind closed doors he was said to have not liked the way the team handled replacing him with … [Read more...]

Warren Sapp: Jernigan didn't seek my advice, can't wear my number Remember a few days ago when we told you about Warren Sapp and his refusal to let Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman TImmy Jernigan switch his jersey to No. 99 in Sapp's honor? If not, here's a refresher: Jernigan, the third-year defensive tackle, wore No. 97 his first two years on the team. But he unveiled a new jersey number … [Read more...]

Nick Foles has not shown up since Rams drafted Jared Goff It has slipped through the cracks a bit with other, more high-profile quarterback standoffs happening around the league, but as ESPN.com pointed out Nick Foles has not shown up at the Los Angeles Rams facility since Jared Goff was the franchise's No. 1 overall selection in the draft. And, yes, to spare us all the sarcasm, he is aware … [Read more...]

Broncos want to end Sports Authority stadium naming rights deal The Denver Broncos haven't had the best of luck with their stadium naming rights partners. Perhaps it's karma for all the fans who hated the idea that the new stadium would be called anything but Mile High Stadium. First, it was Invesco Field at Mile High (the last part of the name was a lame way to appease the fans who wanted … [Read more...]

Triple-A baseball team to host 'Free Brady Friday' On this, the 500th day of L'Affaire deflate-gate, we present this cheeky news nugget: The Pawtucket Red Sox, the triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, are holding "Free Brady Friday" on June 10, at their home field, McCoy Stadium in Rhode Island. Any fan who shows identification proving they are named Tom and/or Brady will get in free, … [Read more...]

One of pro football's greatest games happened in the crazy USFL This offseason, Shutdown Corner will travel down memory lane with a series of stories presenting some interesting and sometimes forgotten stories from the NFL's past. Join us as we relive some of the greatest and craziest moments in the sport's history. Jim Kelly played in four Super Bowls and made the Pro Football Hall of … [Read more...]

Bump and Run: Quarterback Roundup It’s finally nice outside (maybe it’s been nice where you are for a while—I live in the Northeast), so why not check the temperature around the league? In New York, the forecast is cloudy with a chance of holdout. Ryan Fitzpatrick’s contract stalemate with the Jets has been one of the offseason’s biggest nonstories. Both sides have drawn a firm line in the sand … [Read more...]

Dion Jordan on possible second chance in NFL: 'I can't waste it' Being the third overall pick of the NFL draft carries a measure of expectation; being the third overall pick as a pass-rusher immediately fills fans' heads with visions of that player standing over another helpless quarterback, brought down by the young player. That's not exactly how things have worked out for Dion Jordan. The … [Read more...]