Ryan Mallett dies at 35: Ex-Arkansas, NFL QB reportedly drowns in Florida

Getty Images Former Arkansas and Michigan quarterback Ryan Mallett died on Tuesday. Mallett, 35, was pronounced dead at a Florida hospital after being transported from a local beach where he apparently drowned, according to multiple reports.  “We are shocked and saddened by the passing of Ryan Mallett,” Arkansas said in a statement posted to Twitter. … Read more

Assault charge against Davante Adams reportedly dropped

Earlier this month, a prosecutor dismissed the misdemeanor assault charges against wideout Davante Adams, a spokeswoman for the Kansas City municipal court told Robert A. Cronkleton of the Kansas City Star. The charges stemmed from a post-game incident at Arrowhead Stadium back in October. Following the Raiders’ Week 5 loss to the Chiefs in Kansas … Read more

Teams reportedly using extra caution when contacting star WR

NFL teams are free to negotiate with DeAndre Hopkins after the star wide receiver was released by the Arizona Cardinals this week, but those who are interested are apparently proceeding with caution. Hopkins does not have an agent. With the veteran technically representing himself in any free-agent contract negotiations, Mike Florio reports that teams have … Read more