3 Things To Know About The NFL Draft That Don't Have Much To Do With Football
Most notably, a 22-year-old German wide receiver could be the first player drafted straight from Europe to the NFL.
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Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Tom Brady, Says He Must Serve Suspension
A three-judge panel overturned a lower court's ruling that found NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was not fair when he handed down the suspension.
Concussion Update: U.S. Appeals Court Affirms Deal Between NFL, Retired Players
The settlement could cost the league $1 billion to resolve lawsuits filed by thousands of former pro football players who say they suffered chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.
Twitter Wins NFL Deal To Stream 2016 Thursday Night Football
The NFL hopes to reach a broader audience, including those who don't have cable, while Twitter is looking to attract and keep new users.
In A First, NFL Executive Admits Football Is Linked To Brain Damage
"Certainly yes," said Jeff Miller, the NFL's executive vice president for health and safety, when asked on Capitol Hill if football is linked to a degenerative brain disease.
An Emotional Peyton Manning Says Goodbye To Football
The future Hall of Fame quarterback retires after 18 seasons in the NFL, two Super Bowl rings and a string of superlatives.
Did Marshawn Lynch Just Announce His Retirement Without Using Any Words?
The Seahawks haven't officially said Lynch is retiring, and it's highly unlikely he would hold a news conference to banter with reporters
A Year On, Did NFL Anti-Domestic Violence Efforts Work?
After a tumultuous season, the NFL condemned domestic violence in its ranks, and put a spotlight on the issue during the last Super Bowl. A year later, it's unclear whether that has made a difference.
Even A Broken Neck Couldn't Bury His Dream
Just to make it to an NFL tryout, New Orleans Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux overcame long odds — like a broken neck in high school. It took years for him to work his way back up the ranks.
NFL Report: Concussion Diagnoses Increased 32 Percent
The NFL says increased concussion reporting shows a positive "culture change" in the league, which is under pressure to make the game safer.