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Cleveland Browns Quarterback Deshaun Watson Suspended for Six Games

Deshaun Watson Suspended for Six Games A decision has been made in the disciplinary hearing for Cleveland Brown’s quarterback DeShaun Watson. The NFL has reported that it has been recommended by a federal judge that Watson should be suspended for six games this season. Former U.S. District Judge Sue L. Robinson has informed the parties… Continue reading Cleveland Browns Quarterback Deshaun Watson Suspended for Six Games

Former Dallas Cowboys Player Marion Barber III’s Cause of Death Revealed

Former NFL Player Marion Barber III Cause of Death Revealed Early last month, according to the Dallas Cowboys, the team’s former running back, Marion Barber, was found dead in his apartment by police officers. At the time, the cause of death was not determined. On Monday, the Collin County (Texas) Medical Examiner’s Office determined that… Continue reading Former Dallas Cowboys Player Marion Barber III’s Cause of Death Revealed

Free Agent NFL Player Duane Brown Arrested on Gun Charges at Los Angeles International Airport

Duane Brown Arrested on Gun Charges at Los Angeles International Airport An NFL player was arrested over the weekend after airport officials discovered a concealed gun while checking his luggage at airport security. According to The Daily Mail, on Saturday, July 9, former All-Pro NFL player Duane Brown was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport… Continue reading Free Agent NFL Player Duane Brown Arrested on Gun Charges at Los Angeles International Airport

Las Vegas Raiders Make Sandra Douglass Morgan First Black Female President in NFL History

Las Vegas Raiders Make Sandra Douglass Morgan First Black Female President in NFL History The Las Vegas Raiders made history this week when they named Sandra Douglass Morgan their latest team president. With that recent hire, Morgan became the first Black woman in (National Football History) NFL history to be hired as a team president.… Continue reading Las Vegas Raiders Make Sandra Douglass Morgan First Black Female President in NFL History

Cleveland Browns Quarterback DeShaun Watson Settles 20 of the 24 Lawsuits Filed Alleging Sexual Misconduct

DeShaun Watson Settles 20 of the 24 Lawsuits Filed Alleging Sexual Misconduct The continuing saga of Cleveland Brown quarterback DeShaun Watson who has been accused by dozens of women of sexual misconduct has entered another chapter. According to USA Today, Watson has reached a confidential settlement with 20 of the 24 women who have filed… Continue reading Cleveland Browns Quarterback DeShaun Watson Settles 20 of the 24 Lawsuits Filed Alleging Sexual Misconduct

Minkah Fitzpatrick Signs 5-Year Contract With Pittsburgh Steelers Making Him Highest-Paid Safety in NFL History

According to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ website, the NFL team has signed All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to a new five-year contract. The newly signed contract covers the final year of his current deal and extends an additional four years. With this newly inked agreement, Fitzpatrick becomes the highest-paid safety in league history. Done deal. ✍️ pic.twitter.com/mLsThSrdhg… Continue reading Minkah Fitzpatrick Signs 5-Year Contract With Pittsburgh Steelers Making Him Highest-Paid Safety in NFL History

Indianapolis Colts’ Khari Willis Leaves the NFL at 26 to Pursue Ministry

Khari Willis Leaves the NFL at 26 to Pursue Ministry A young professional National Football League (NFL) player has decided to hang up his cleats in pursuit of a more important and higher calling. The Indianapolis Colts starting strong safety Khari Willis has decided to retire from the NFL after only playing three seasons so… Continue reading Indianapolis Colts’ Khari Willis Leaves the NFL at 26 to Pursue Ministry

Two Black NFL Coaches Join Brian Flores’ Discrimination Lawsuit Against the League

Two Black NFL Coaches Join Brian Flores’ Discrimination Lawsuit Against the League Former head coach of the Miami Dolphins, now linebackers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Brian Flores filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the National Football League (NFL) earlier this year. Two more NFL coaches have just recently joined him in that legal action.… Continue reading Two Black NFL Coaches Join Brian Flores’ Discrimination Lawsuit Against the League

NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens is Coming Out of Retirement to Play in the Fan Controlled Football League

NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens is Coming Out of Retirement to Play in the Fan Controlled Football League A Hall of Fame football player has come out of retirement to resume his playing career in a new professional league. According to Reuters, NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver, Terrell Owens is returning back to… Continue reading NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens is Coming Out of Retirement to Play in the Fan Controlled Football League

Todd Bowles Becomes Latest Black Head Coach in NFL as Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Bruce Arians Steps Into Consultant Role With Team

Todd Bowles Becomes Latest Black Head Coach Another Black head coach has been hired by an NFL team. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced that head coach Bruce Arians is stepping down as the team’s head coach as he heads into a front-office position with the NFL team. As the announcement was made on Wednesday… Continue reading Todd Bowles Becomes Latest Black Head Coach in NFL as Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Bruce Arians Steps Into Consultant Role With Team

NFL Now Requires All Football Teams Include Minority Offensive Coach to Rosters

Possibly in a move to combat former Miami Dolphins head coach, Brian Flores‘ discrimination lawsuit, the (National Football League) NFL is putting together a committee to review its diversity hiring practices. NBA.com has reported that the league revealed a new diversity advisory committee. That diversity committee will include business leaders, academics, and former Houston Texans… Continue reading NFL Now Requires All Football Teams Include Minority Offensive Coach to Rosters

Second Grand Jury Declines to Indict Controversial Cleveland Browns Quarterback Deshaun Watson

Second Grand Jury Declines to Indict Controversial Cleveland Browns Quarterback Deshaun Watson Nearly two weeks after a grand jury refused to indict NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson, a second grand jury has also declined to indict the newly signed Cleveland Browns player. According to NFL.com, a grand jury in Brazoria County, Texas, declined to indict Watson… Continue reading Second Grand Jury Declines to Indict Controversial Cleveland Browns Quarterback Deshaun Watson

Two Former HBCU Coaches Hired For NFL Jobs

The NFL may be making an effort to include more Black coaches on football teams since former Miami Dolphins head coach now current Pittsburgh Steelers Linebackers coach, Brian Flores filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the league earlier this year. Two former HBCU football coaches have recently been hired by two NFL teams. According to… Continue reading Two Former HBCU Coaches Hired For NFL Jobs

Colin Kaepernick Heads to Twitter to Recruit Receivers to Work Out With to Enhance Chances to Return to NFL

Former and aspiring NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has not given up on his dream and/or goal of becoming a player in the NFL once again after not doing so for almost 6 years now. The activist took to his Twitter account to show he still has it and invited other players who are willing to… Continue reading Colin Kaepernick Heads to Twitter to Recruit Receivers to Work Out With to Enhance Chances to Return to NFL

Matthew Judon Calls Calvin Ridley Suspension by the NFL ‘Trash’

Matthew Judon Calls Calvin Ridley Suspension by the NFL ‘Trash’ With the recent suspension of an NFL player due to his gambling on NFL games, another player calls the punishment “trash.” According to the New York Post, Atlanta Falcons player Calvin Ridley was recently suspended for gambling on NFL games and New England Patriots outside… Continue reading Matthew Judon Calls Calvin Ridley Suspension by the NFL ‘Trash’

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