Tag: Athlete compensation
GM: Packers committed to Rodgers for ‘foreseeable future’
<p>Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst says the team remains committed to quarterback Aaron Rodgers “for the foreseeable future” one year after trading...
Steelers comfortable with QB situation ahead of NFL draft
PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin isn't talking like a coach in the market for a quarterback.
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Both parties back bill for image rights for college athletes
WASHINGTON — Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, a former Ohio State football player, reintroduced on Monday a bipartisan bill that would give college athletes the right...
GM: Packers committed to Rodgers for ‘foreseeable future’
Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst says the team remains committed to quarterback Aaron Rodgers “for the foreseeable future” one year after trading...
Despite free agent pickups, Giants have lots of draft needs
<p>EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants spent the two months leading up to the draft in a somewhat unexpected dip into the...
Saints mindful of holes beyond QB in first post-Brees draft
<p>NEW ORLEANS — As counterintuitive as it may seem, the first New Orleans Saints draft since the retirement of all-time leading NFL passer Drew...
Wild sign Ryan Hartman to 3-year, $5.1M contract extension
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild signed forward Ryan Hartman to a three-year, $5.1 million contract extension Thursday night.
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With No. 4 pick, Falcons facing major decision in NFL draft
<p>ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons have their highest pick in the NFL draft since they selected Matt Ryan at No. 3 in 2008.</p>
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Chiefs likely to target offensive line on Day 1 of NFL draft
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has only watched the Super Bowl twice since the night the Tampa Bay Buccaneers...
With needs on both lines, Vikes have draft-pick limitations
<p>MINNEAPOLIS — The deterioration of Minnesota’s defense last year weighed heavily on Mike Zimmer, the injuries and inexperience too widespread to be overcome by...