Ravens linebacker blasts Goodell's 'black lives matter' speech

Ravens linebacker Matthew Judon criticized the timing of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's assertion that the league believes “black lives matter," saying Monday that the message should have been delivered long ago.

NFL commissioner Goodell encourages teams to sign Kaepernick

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he is encouraging teams to sign 32-year-old quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who hasn't played the past three seasons.

NFL will observe Juneteenth as league holiday, closing all offices

The NFL announced on Friday that it will observe Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, as a recognized holiday. 

NFL commits to donating $250 million over 10 years to support programs that combat systemic racism

Following public support for the recent protests that have erupted across the country condemning police brutality and racial injustice by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, the league has announced a contribution of $250 million over 10 years to social justice reform. 

NFL studying helmet face guard that works like surgical mask

With an eye toward getting back on the field during a pandemic, the NFL is working on a helmet face guard that might provide the same sort of protection as a surgical mask.

NBA, NFL take first steps toward resuming business-as-usual

Both the NBA and the NFL are eyeing resuming business as usual – and they’re taking the first steps toward that goal within the next two weeks.

Seriousness of Redskins' Alex Smith's gruesome leg infection revealed in new documentary

For the first time since Washington Redskins’ Alex Smith was sidelined following a serious leg injury in November 2018, fans were able to see the gruesome aftermath of a post-surgery infection that nearly took the quarterback’s life.

Super Bowl champ puts medical degree to work helping in coronavirus fight

Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is stepping off the field and onto the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic just months after winning the Super Bowl.

Redskins draft Memphis playmaker Antonio Gibson with 66th pick

The Redskins stayed true to their best player available philosophy by taking offensive playmaker Antonio Gibson from Memphis with the 66th pick in the NFL draft Friday night.

Redskins' Ron Rivera keeping his family close during NFL Draft

Washington Redskins coach Ron Rivera is hoping his first draft with his new team goes swimmingly, and he already tapped his family to help him out on Thursday night.