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Vikings’ GM decision increases doubts about J.J. McCarthy’s future

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Vikings GM’s Choice Raises Questions About J.J. McCarthy’s Future Former Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was fired, raising uncertainties about quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s future with the team. The Atlanta Falcons recently filled their general manager position with Ian Cunningham, leaving the Vikings as the last team to create a vacancy. Vikings ownership announced that … Read more

N.F.L. Increases Penalties for Sexual Misconduct in Light of Deshaun Watson Case

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The N.F.L. has changed its personal conduct policy, expanding the offenses that warrant more serious penalties to include sexual assault “involving threats or coercion” and including “a pattern of conduct” and “offenses that involve planning” as factors that could increase punishment. These changes come one year after a disciplinary officer cited limitations of the league’s … Read more