Author: Mark Maske
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Tired of politics, NFL wants to get back to what it does best: Selling football
ORLANDO — Troubled by back-to-back years of declining TV ratings and data that indicate an erosion of their core fan base, a number of NFL owners believe the solution heading into the 2018 season lies in “reclaiming the narrative” — turning the spotlight away from polarizing social and political issues and focusing on the game…
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Vikings emerge as favorites to land Kirk Cousins but Broncos reportedly ‘all-in’ for QB
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save INDIANAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings increasingly are viewed within the NFL as a top contender to sign quarterback Kirk Cousins when the league’s free agent market opens later this month. Several agents who don’t represent…
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NFL finds Raiders complied with Rooney Rule after investigation
The NFL has determined that the Oakland Raiders complied with the Rooney Rule, in its view, during the process that led to the hiring of Jon Gruden as the team’s coach. The league reviewed the matter after the Fritz Pollard Alliance, the diversity group that works closely with the NFL on its minority hiring practices,…
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Jon Gruden has $10 million-a-year deal with Raiders ‘basically’ in place; announcement of his hiring expected next week
The Oakland Raiders have a contract agreement “basically” in place with Jon Gruden and, barring any last-minute snags, likely are to formally introduce him as their coach early next week, according to a person familiar with the deliberations. The deal is expected to be worth as much as $10 million per season and could be…
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Goodell signs contract extension that could reach nearly $40 million per year
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NFL owners have completed an agreement with Commissioner Roger Goodell on a five-year contract extension. According to a memo sent Wednesday by owners on the league’s compensation committee, which negotiated the deal, the contract is done and signed. The deal runs through 2024, with Goodell’s compensation expected to top out at a maximum of nearly…
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NFL owners plan to extend Roger Goodell despite Jerry Jones’ lawsuit threat
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NFL owners plan to complete their contract extension with Commissioner Roger Goodell despite the threat by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to file a lawsuit to block the deal, according to multiple people familiar with the situation. Jones delivered his threat of litigation last week to owners on the compensation committee, which is negotiating Goodell’s…
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Monday’s NFL trades were big. Are there more to come before Tuesday’s deadline?
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Remember when the NFL was a no-trade league? Not any more. There were two deals Monday that were, by NFL standards, blockbusters. The Seattle Seahawks traded for Duane Brown, the three-time Pro Bowl left tackle for the Houston Texans. The New England Patriots sent Tom Brady’s well-regarded backup at quarterback, Jimmy Garoppolo, to the San…
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NFL Power Rankings – Week 7: Patriots get back to No. 1; Broncos tumble
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Each week, national NFL writer Mark Maske will provide his ranking of the league’s 32 teams. — This week, despite a convincing win on “Monday Night Football” over the Redskins, last week’s No. 1 team, the Philadelphia Eagles, get passed by Tom Brady and the Patriots, who won Sunday night’s Super Bowl rematch against the…
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It’s already time to wonder if the NFL made a big mistake putting two teams in L.A.
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It took more than two decades for the NFL to make its return to Los Angeles. The league’s explanation during much of that time was that it wanted to make certain that when it did go back to L.A., it did things in the right way to ensure lasting success there. It took all of…
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Elliott has six-game suspension upheld but is able to suit up Sunday in Cowboys’ opener
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The NFL’s six-game suspension of Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott was upheld Tuesday by a league-appointed arbitrator. But Elliott remained eligible to play in the Cowboys’ season-opening game this weekend as the focus of the case shifted to the courtroom and another legal showdown over a disciplinary measure already underway between the league and…