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Nobody utilized new kickoff rule in Hall of Fame Game

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Thursday’s Hall of Fame Game between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns was the first opportunity for NFL fans to get a potential look at the league’s new kickoff rule. They will have to wait at least another week to see how it works, because nobody utilized it during the Browns’ 21-16 win. Starting … Read more

NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith suggests Rooney Rule alternative

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While the NFL’s Rooney Rule was presumably created with good intentions, many have been critical of the policy and its actual effectiveness in providing opportunities for minority candidates to land front office or head coaching positions. While DeMaurice Smith’s 14-year run as executive director of the NFL Players’ Association ends this month, he’s among those … Read more

DeAndre Hopkins sends cryptic tweet days after becoming free agent; four teams all but rule out signing WR

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DeAndre Hopkins has been a free agent for several days, yet the teams pursuing the five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver are unknown. The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills were reportedly active in acquiring Hopkins prior to his release and are believed to still have interest in signing him, but the teams that aren’t pursuing … Read more