English

Sportsnet.ca

Today News

14

Eagles lineman Dickinson shows off lawnmower after signing new deal

www.sportsnet.ca

Tim Micallef takes you through the best 60 seconds in sports, including Alex Ovechkin’s breakfast of champions, Eagles OL Landon Dickinson going large after signing a new deal and Steve Belichick making light of his dad’s recent…

01

Report: Broncos signing former Lions receiver Josh Reynolds to two-year deal

www.sportsnet.ca

The Denver Broncos are signing former Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds to a two-year, $14 million free agent contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Wednesday, Mar 27

21

Panthers sign free-agent pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney

www.sportsnet.ca

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that it is a two-year, $20 million contract that could be worth up to $24 million for the former No. 1 overall pick.

04

Rams sign CB Tre’Davious White, continue secondary overhaul

www.sportsnet.ca

White agreed to terms on a one-year, $8.5 million contract Tuesday with the Rams, who are thoroughly revamping a secondary that was likely their defence’s weak spot last season. White’s deal could be worth up to $10 million, ESPN reported.

01

NFL owners don’t vote on Tom Brady’s bid to buy minority share of Raiders

www.sportsnet.ca

NFL owners didn’t vote Tuesday on Tom Brady’s bid to purchase a stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, putting into question how long the transaction will take or if it will even occur at all.

Tuesday, Mar 26

00

AP Source: Steelers sign Cordarrelle Patterson to a two-year deal

www.sportsnet.ca

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing veteran running back/kickoff return specialist Cordarrelle Patterson to a two-year deal.

21

Commissioner Goodell confident new kickoff format is best for the NFL

www.sportsnet.ca

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell discusses the newly implemented kickoff format set to take place during the 2024 NFL season and why he feels the new format can minimize the amount of injuries during the play. Courtesy: NFL Network.

17

NFL approves radical changes to kickoff format, originating in XFL

www.sportsnet.ca

NFL owners have approved new rules changes on Tuesday that are expected to make kickoffs more exciting, as opposed to the ceremonial event they have become in recent years.

16

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank denies team tampered in Kirk Cousins signing

www.sportsnet.ca

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank made his first comments on Monday in regards to an investigation into the signing of quarterback Kirk Cousins, stating he does not think his team tampered with the process.

Monday, Mar 25

20

Lions join NFL’s Global Markets Program in Canada, Germany, Austria and Switzerland

www.sportsnet.ca

The NFL has awarded the Detroit Lions the Global Markets Program rights for Germany and Canada as part of the global growth of professional football.

18

NFL owners unanimously approve a rule that bans the hip-drop tackle

www.sportsnet.ca

A violation will result in a 15-yard penalty and could ultimately result in fines for players.

16

Russell Wilson ‘in pole position’ to be Steelers starting quarterback

www.sportsnet.ca

The Pittsburgh Steelers reshaped their quarterback room in a big way this off-season and head coach Mike Tomlin already has a plan laid out for next season.

Saturday, Mar 23

05

Report: Titans acquiring L’Jarius Sneed from Chiefs

www.sportsnet.ca

The Tennesse Titans have made another larger off-season splash by reportedly acquiring star cornerback L’Jarius Sneed from the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.

Friday, Mar 22

00

Buffalo Bills shore up offensive line depth, sign Will Clapp to one-year deal

www.sportsnet.ca

The Buffalo Bills shored up their interior offensive line depth by signing free agent Will Clapp to a one-year contract on Friday.

02

Chargers GM Joe Hortiz acknowledges tough salary cap decisions had to be made

www.sportsnet.ca

Joe Hortiz knew he was going to be in for a rough first two months as general manager of the Los Angeles Chargers.

Thursday, Mar 21

22

Third man charged with murder in Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting

www.sportsnet.ca

A third man was charged with second-degree murder Thursday in connection with the shooting during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rally that killed a woman and injured nearly two dozen others.

Detroit Lions release CB Cam Sutton

www.sportsnet.ca

The Detroit Lions have released cornerback Cam Sutton, the team announced.

03

Ex-Saints receiver Michael Thomas entering diversion

www.sportsnet.ca

Former New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas has been accepted into a pretrial diversion program.

Wednesday, Mar 20

00

NFL competition committee proposes ban on hip-drop tackles

www.sportsnet.ca

The NFL competition committee is proposing a rule to penalize so-called “hip-drop” tackles and a radical change to kickoffs to add more returns without compromising safety.

Bills sign safety Mike Edwards to a one-year contract

www.sportsnet.ca

The Buffalo Bills signed safety Mike Edwards to a one-year contract on Wednesday.

22

NFL competition committee proposes radical change to kickoffs

www.sportsnet.ca

The NFL competition committee is proposing a rule to penalize so-called “hip-drop” tackles and a radical change to kickoffs to add more returns without compromising safety.

02

Vikings agree to terms with Griffin, who joins his fifth team

www.sportsnet.ca

The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a contract Tuesday with free agent cornerback Shaquill Griffin.

Tuesday, Mar 19

00

AP Source: Jets sign former Chargers WR Mike Williams to one-year deal

www.sportsnet.ca

The New York Jets have agreed to terms with former Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams on a one-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.

22

QB Garoppolo expresses excitement at fresh start with Rams

www.sportsnet.ca

After seven seasons of success and setbacks as a starting NFL quarterback, Jimmy Garoppolo decided it was time to take a step back to recharge his career.

03

AP Source: Lions sign Pro Bowl guard Kevin Zeitler to one-year deal

www.sportsnet.ca

The Detroit Lions and Pro Bowl guard Kevin Zeitler have agreed to a one-year contract, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday.

Monday, Mar 18

23

Saints sign free agent pass rusher Chase Young

www.sportsnet.ca

Young spent time with the Washington Commanders and San Francisco 49ers last season putting up 7.5 sacks and 25 tackles in 16 games.

22

Eagles QB Pickett mum on moving from Steelers, ready for ‘good reset’

www.sportsnet.ca

After two middling seasons in Pittsburgh, Kenny Pickett was ready to leave the Steelers behind — as well as most of the reasons why he wanted out, rather than stay and compete with Russell Wilson for the starting quarterback job.

20

Falcons sign receiver Ray-Ray McCloud to two-year contract

www.sportsnet.ca

The Atlanta Falcons signed receiver Ray-Ray McCloud to a two-year contract on Monday.

19

Cowboys Pro Bowl LB Vander Esch retiring from NFL after six seasons

www.sportsnet.ca

Leighton Vander Esch retired Monday following six NFL seasons, with the linebacker stepping away after missing 12 games for the Dallas Cowboys last year because of the latest in a series of neck injuries.

Commanders sign cornerback Davis, joins Chargers teammate Ekeler

www.sportsnet.ca

The Washington Commanders signed cornerback Michael Davis to a one-year contract Monday, adding another player from the Los Angeles Chargers along with running back Austin Ekeler.