Posts Tagged ‘Roger Goodell’
Goodell reiterates desire to shorten 4-game preseason
BATAVIA, N.Y. (AP) — Four preseason games remain too much for Roger Goodell. The NFL Commissioner on Monday reiterated his stance of wanting to reduce the preseason schedule at a…
Read MoreLots of questions for Goodell, not a lot of answers
ATLANTA (AP) — Faced with a blitz of officiating questions and queries about the effectiveness of the Rooney Rule, Colin Kaepernick’s football unemployment, and the cancellation of a news conference…
Read MoreGoodell: NFL won’t pay for video in domestic investigations
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday the NFL won’t pay for video evidence in cases involving domestic violence, and he defended the league’s handling of those investigations.…
Read MoreJets to pay fines if players violate anthem policy
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets say they will pay any fines and not penalize players if they violate a new NFL policy to stand or stay…
Read MoreAfter taking defense early, Packers draft offense late
PHOTO: Former Green Bay Packers player Jerry Kramer, left, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, right, pose with Iowa’s Josh Jackson after Jackson was selected by the football team during the…
Read MoreMayfield goes 1st to begin rush to get QBs in NFL draft
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Quarterback desperation means NFL teams can’t pass on taking a passer — even a flawed one — in the draft. The Browns, Jets, Bills and Cardinals…
Read MorePackers take Louisville CB Jaire Alexander at No. 18
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Packers drafted what they needed most: a cornerback. But what Green Bay also got by selecting Louisville’s Jaire Alexander at No. 18 overall on…
Read MoreNFL commissioner Goodell signs 5-year contract extension
NEW YORK (AP) — Roger Goodell has signed a five-year contract extension to remain commissioner of the NFL through 2024. A memo from the NFL’s compensation committee to team owners…
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