While discussing the new 17-game NFL schedule, Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed optimism regarding fan attendance for next season. Per NFL Network’s Albert Breer, Goodell addressed the issue of stadium capacity without being asked, and his comments will sound like music to the ears of fans: No guaranteed have been made yet, however. Thanks to COVID-19 … Read more
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Detroit Lions (and every other NFL team) had their traditional formal offseason program held entirely in virtual format. And if the recent remarks from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell are any indication, that may become standard practice moving forward. “Virtual’s going to be part of our life for the long … Read more
If the Detroit Lions were hoping to get some extra work in on Monday and Tuesday for their upcoming game against the Chicago Bears, they are out of luck. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has sent a memorandum to all NFL teams ordering for all team facilities to be shut down to help stop the spread … Read more
All NFL teams will soon be operating under the League’s intensive protocol thanks to a rise in the number of positive COVID-19 cases across the country. A memo was issued by commissioner Roger Goodell stating that the protocols will officially go into place this Saturday. Embed from Getty Images “”The upcoming holidays, beginning with Thanksgiving … Read more
On Friday evening, news broke that the NFL and NFLPA approved an agreement that will allow training camps around the league to begin as scheduled. Following the announcement, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell released a statement noting that the 2020 season will “undoubtedly present new and additional challenges” but that the league is committed to playing … Read more
The history between Michigan Wolverines head coach and quarterback Colin Kaepernick is a long one, as the two were together with the San Francisco 49ers for four years that included a Super Bowl appearance. And after initially saying that he didn’t respect the motivation or action of Kaepernick’s silent protest against social injustices by kneeling … Read more
Major League Baseball had a long and arduous time figuring things out when discussing the restart of their season. Players stood their ground long enough to coerce the owners into looking like billionaire villains, while the owners attempted to negotiate the number of games down and reveal the player’s greed in the process. Nobody looked … Read more
Within the past hour, the Detroit Lions made the announcement that Martha Ford is stepping down as principal owner of the team and that her daughter, Sheila Ford Hamp, is taking over. Just moments ago, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell released the following statement regarding the situation. “Martha Ford has led the Lions with skill and … Read more
A memo was issued to all 32 NFL teams from Commissioner Roger Goodell for the return to football, which is expected to happen at the end of July when teams begin reporting for training camp. Every guideline must be followed before opening, and each “essential employee” will be tested daily. Among the protocols: -Teams must … Read more
There was plenty of reaction after a controversial proposal that would incentivize NFL teams to hire minorities as coaches and general managers was introduced last week. And now, it doesn’t look like that proposal will be gaining any steam with the League. According to Jim Trotter of NFL Media, NFL owners have decided to table … Read more
Thanks to the spread of COVID-19, the National Football League instituted a mandated closing of team and player facilities in the best interest of public safety. As such, all team meetings have been conducted entirely in a virtual format, as well as the 2020 NFL Draft. Commissioner Roger Goodell sent the following memo to all … Read more
The National Football League is set to introduce two resolutions for team owners to vote on that would incentivize the hiring of more minorities as head coaches and general managers. A mere three of the past 20 head coaching vacancies in the NFL have been filled by a person of color, which commissioner Roger Goodell … Read more
On Thursday night, just before announcing who the Las Vegas Raiders were going to select with the No. 19 pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, Roger Goodell took a moment to make a special announcement. That special announcement is that the 2022 NFL Draft will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada. … Read more
The Detroit Lions may hold the No. 3 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, which will kick off in less than a month, but after Wednesday’s announcement by Commissioner Roger Goodell, many Lions fans are already excited about the 2021 draft. According to reports, Goodell just announced that the Lions have been awarded the No. … Read more
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has spoken about the controversy in Monday night’s game between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers. During the conclusion of the NFL owners meetings in Florida, he was asked to address the latest incident in a long-running saga of poor officiating, capped by the Lions getting the short end of … Read more
Following an almost-excruciatingly ugly-to-watch Steelers vs. Bengals Monday Night Football game this week, Roger Goodell and the NFL handed down their seemingly weekly suspensions, which included two plays from the Monday Night game. The first was on a brutal hit by Juju Smith-Shuster on Vontaze Burfict followed by a shot from George Iloka on Antonio … Read more
