NFL News

The NFL announced that several rule changes were approved for the 2021 season. The full list is below and most of them are technical but two that fans will like are: Overtime has been eliminated in the preseason Jersey # Changes https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1384941238617624577 Here is the full press release from the NFL Media Relations department. Approved… Read more

The NFL schedule was always released in April before the NFL draft. These are still uncertain times so that has been delayed. The NFL is changing to a 17 game schedule with three preseason games instead of four. So word came out that the schedule release would be delayed until May.  The NFL made it… Read more

Continued innovation in helmet industry leads to three new top-performing helmets, first position-specific helmet tested by NFL/NFLPA engineers NEW YORK, NY, April 20, 2021– The NFL and NFL Players Association (NFLPA) released today their 2021 helmet laboratory testing performance results. As part of ongoing efforts to help players make informed choices about their protective equipment… Read more

It is official, the NFL has announced that the regular season is being expanded to 17 games. The pre-season will be shortened to 3 games. The Jets will play the Eagles at home this year, the dates will be released in April. That usually happens before the draft.  Here is the press release explaining everything… Read more

2021 Draft Activities to Take Place Around FirstEnergy Stadium, Including Free Fan Event Select Prospects, Fans, Legends, Commissioner Goodell, Media and Networks On-Site in Cleveland Following COVID Protocols CLEVELAND [March 22, 2021] – The NFL announced today that the 86th annual NFL Draft will take place April 29-May 1 across iconic downtown Cleveland locations, including… Read more

The NFL Communications department sent out this press release highlighting their updated media partners. The big changes involve Amazon and ESPN+, as Amazon Prime Video will now be the exclusive home of Thursday Night Football.  ESPN+ will reportedly replaced DirecTV for the Sunday ticket. You can also check out the latest code and the TV… Read more

Courtesy NFL Communications ‘Path to the Draft Pro Day Special’ Editions Air Throughout March on NFL Network​ Coverage Kicks Off Thursday, March 11 at 5:00 PM ET Showcasing Clemson & Texas Leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft in Cleveland, Ohio, NFL Network provides extensive coverage of various Pro Days across the country. Throughout the… Read more

Another day, another Deshaun Watson trade rumor. That is how it seems lately but things will pick up soon. The new league year is a month away and that  is when free agency starts.  Here are several dates to remember, courtesy of NBC Sports. February 23 – March 9: Franchise & Transition Tags February 23… Read more

It has been discussed at length, so the news is certainly not a surprise, but Deshaun Watson has officially requested a trade from the Houston Texans.  Watson has a no trade clause so he has some power over this process. https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1354805124921651200 https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1354805090947743748 When a player has an issue with that team, the player is often… Read more

Kansas City Chiefs (14-2) – The Chiefs rested key starters Sunday and get an additional bye week having secured the top spot in the AFC. They enter the playoffs as the clear favorite to reach the Super Bowl.  They have displayed a penchant for playing close games recently.  They are likely to be more focused… Read more

The National Football League and NFL Players Association today announced the COVID-19 monitoring testing results for December 20 – December 26. Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 follow the joint NFL-NFLPA Treatment Protocol. They are immediately isolated, not permitted to access club facilities, or to have direct contact with players or personnel. Club medical staff… Read more