Roger Goodell Was Asked About Two Tampering Accusations
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by Tzvi Machlin
21h ago
HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 01: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks with the media during a press conference for Super Bowl 51 at the George R. Brown Convention Center on February 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images) The NFL has been investigating allegations of tampering against the Philadelphia Eagles and the Atlanta Falcons for a few signings that took place at the start of NFL free agency. On Tuesday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was asked to address them - though he had a somewhat predictable response. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Goodell was asked about the ..read more
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Ranking 5 Best NFL Stars Who Also Played In The NCAA Tournament
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by Tzvi Machlin
5d ago
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez dunks the football over the crossbar after his NFL record-setting 63rd touchdown reception for tight ends in the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, October 14, 2007, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs won 27-20. (Photo by David Eulitt/Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) Kansas City Star/Getty Images The NCAA Tournament is underway and while tons of great athletes will be playing, only a select few will be able to take their skills to the pro level, let alone play for a long time. Bu ..read more
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Falcons Respond To NFL's Inquiry Into Team's Signing Of Kirk Cousins
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by Andrew Gould
2w ago
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 15: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings is seen during the first quarter against the New York Giants in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at U.S. Bank Stadium on January 15, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The NFL is reviewing whether the Atlanta Falcons had impermissible contact with Kirk Cousins during the league's legal tampering period. The league is looking into potential tampering based on the quarterback's comments during Wednesday's press conference. On Thursday, the Falcons ..read more
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Cam Newton Rips The Falcons' Decision On Kirk Cousins
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by Hunter Hodies
2w ago
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 28: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers looks on from the sideline during the first half against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images) Getty Images. The Atlanta Falcons made an aggressive move at the quarterback position this week. They signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year $180 million contract so that he could be their starting quarterback. They weren't getting good quarterback play over the last few seasons so they felt it was prudent to make a splash. While m ..read more
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Report: Falcons Trade Quarterback After Signing Kirk Cousins
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by Andrew Gould
2w ago
DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 24: Desmond Ridder #9 of the Atlanta Falcons talks with Mack Hollins #18 prior to an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 24, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Kirk Cousins' arrival is reportedly leading to the Atlanta Falcons moving Desmond Ridder. Per CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones, the Falcons are trading Ridder to the Arizona Cardinals. The news comes a day after Atlanta officially signed Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract.  Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport ..read more
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Kyle Pitts Wanted Just One Thing From Kirk Cousins For No. 8 Jersey
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by Andrew Gould
2w ago
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 26: Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons carries the ball during the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 26, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Sarah Stier/Getty Images The Atlanta Falcons introduced Kirk Cousins on Wednesday night. During his press conference, the quarterback discussed his jersey number. Cousins has worn No. 8 throughout his career, but it currently belongs to tight end Kyle Pitts. The four-time Pro Bowler shared his conversation with his new teammate. Cou ..read more
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Longtime Atlanta Falcons Star Rips Broncos Coach Sean Payton
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by Chris Rosvoglou
2w ago
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - AUGUST 11: Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos walks onto the field before the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Christian Petersen/Getty Images It's safe to say former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White isn't a huge fan of Sean Payton.  On Wednesday afternoon, White tweeted that Payton's time in the NFL has "passed him." He also said that Drew Brees carried the Super Bowl-winning coach.  "Sean Peyton time has passed him by do ..read more
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The 5 Biggest Contracts Given Out In 2024 NFL Free Agency
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by Tzvi Machlin
2w ago
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 17: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates on the field after defeating the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) Adam Bettcher/Getty Images The free agency frenzy had a lot of big deals go down even before the official start of the new league year. Some of the deals have been deserved, and some have left people wondering who's fleecing who. Today we're taking a look at the five biggest contracts that have been given out at the start of NFL free agency ..read more
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Chris Russo Thinks Kirk Cousins Is Second-Best Quarterback In NFC Now
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by Tzvi Machlin
2w ago
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 09: Chris Russo attends SiriusXM At Super Bowl LVII on February 09, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM) Cindy Ord/Getty Images ESPN's Chris "Mad Dog" Russo had another hot take this week. This time he was highlighting quarterback Kirk Cousins following his move to the Atlanta Falcons. On Wednesday's edition of First Take, Russo argued that Cousins' move to Atlanta makes him the second-best quarterback in the entire NFC - with only Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford ahead of him. "This isn't even a debate. This ..read more
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Michael Irvin Names His Favorite 2024 NFL Free Agency Signing
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by Chris Rosvoglou
2w ago
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 08: Michael Irvin speaks on SiriusXM at Super Bowl LVIII on February 08, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM) Cindy Ord/Getty Images Former Dallas Cowboys star Michael Irvin is amped up about the contracts being signed in the legal tampering window.   Early on Tuesday morning, Irvin posted a video of him raving about the Kirk Cousins signing.  Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms on a four-year, $180 million deal. The contract includes $100 million guaranteed.  Irvin is confident that ..read more
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