Booze bans, homework and the end of the world clause: the NFL’s oddest contracts

Alcohol restrictions, academic tasks, and doomsday stipulations: the most unusual clauses in NFL contracts Some contract clauses in the NFL can have significant financial implications for players. Packers guard Sean Rhyan missed out on a $2 million bonus by falling two snaps short of a performance benchmark last season. The league’s Collective Bargaining Agreement sets … Read more

Why Cowboys don’t have to do anything to prove they’re ‘America’s Team’ despite Commanders ownership’s claim

Cowboys don’t need to prove they’re ‘America’s Team’ despite Commanders ownership’s claim Since the 1970s, the Dallas Cowboys have been known as “America’s Team” due to their success, popularity, and diversity. However, the Washington Commanders are now vying for that title, claiming they are the true “America’s Team.” With upcoming events and achievements, the Commanders … Read more

Stop worrying and celebrate the tush push — all the reasons it deserved to live

Don’t stress, let’s celebrate the tush push – why it’s worth the praise NFL writer Kalyn Kahler reports on the influence of coaching agents on NFL hiring and the opinions of current and former Cowboys players on fan tour groups at The Star. The tush push play, pioneered by Kansas State coach Bill Snyder, has … Read more