The Texans re-signed a pair of pending restricted free agents on Tuesday, but they also cut a couple of players loose. Houston released offensive lineman Senio Kelemete and linebacker Peter Kalambayi. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, releasing Kelemete will create about $1.5 million in cap space. Kelemete appeared in 14 games in 2020, making […]
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Andy Reid’s face shield now an artifact at the Pro Football Hall of Fame
The face shield worn by Chiefs coach Andy Reid during the 2020 season is going on display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame announced that Reid has provided a hat and face shield from the season for part of the Hall of Fame’s Pro Football Today Gallery. The unique way […]
Former 49ers receiver Dick Witcher dies at 76
Former 49ers receiver Dick Witcher has died, the team announced Tuesday. Witcher was 76. Witcher spent his entire eight-year career with the 49ers. The team selected him in the eighth-round of the 1966 draft. He appeared in 109 games with 59 starts. Witcher finished his career with 172 receptions for 2,359 yards and 14 touchdowns. […]
WFT to pick a new name after 2021 season
The Washington Football Team will have a proper football team name again, eventually. On Tuesday, the organization launched a website that will chronicle the team’s search for a new name. WashingtonJourney.com allows fans to submit their own ideas for a new name for the franchise. The organization retired its former nickname last year, under mounting […]
Dez Bryant wants to play two more seasons but not with Ravens
The Ravens weren’t expected to bring back Dez Bryant anyway, but the receiver made clear in a series of tweets Tuesday night, that he has no interest in returning. Bryant, 32, played six games, making six catches for 47 yards and two touchdowns, in his return to football after two years out of the game. […]
“Mutual” interest between Dolphins, Aaron Jones
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones is expected to be the top running back on the free agent market when the new league year begins next month. According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, when Jones hits the market the Miami Dolphins will be one of the teams pursuing him. The report says […]
Ben Roethlisberger’s agent says Steelers want the quarterback to return
Steelers team president Art Rooney II met with Ben Roethlisberger on Tuesday. The meeting went well, according to a report afterward. Apparently, the meaning of “the meeting went well” is both sides have agreed to give it another go. Ryan Tollner, the quarterback’s agent, told Aditi Kinkhabwala of NFL Network that the Steelers “want Ben […]