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Welcome to the Morning After Huddle. It’s Friday, but things are far from fabulous. The Buffalo Bills have a situation on their hands.

Here’s what you need to know:

• To start, Bills punter Matt Araiza is popping up all over news cycles as details unfold about a civil suit related to a potential sexual assault. The Los Angeles Times released a blistering article about an October 2021 incident that allegedly involved Araiza and several other players from San Diego State. The Bills are aware of the lawsuit but are refraining from commenting at this time.
• Next on the docket, FanDuel is launching its own network. FanDuel TV includes a linear cable network and a platform, FanDuel+, that is free to download by FanDuel users. The network is pulling in some major stars like Kay Adams, Pat McAfee and Bill Simmons.
• Finally, your Key Signings and Trades Roundup:
  • Full Slate of League Moves from Thursday

Thanks for choosing us today for your most important updates. Catch up on Saturday, with your coffee, for more news you want to know!

Welcome to your Thursday edition of the Morning After Huddle. Sad news out of the league today. Another legend has passed away.

Here’s what you need to know:

• First, Hall of Fame Quarterback Len Dawson passed away at age 87. Dawson has a storied career and won three AFL championships and propelled Kansas City to its first Super Bowl victory in 1970. Dawson is also widely known for his contributions to Inside The NFL, where he broke down the numerous NFL Game of the Week as host.
• Next, the third week of preseason games is underway this week and teams will be evaluating their talent to see who has what it takes to make the 53-man roster. Eric Edholm of NFL.com is previewing one thing to watch for from all thirty-two teams. Starting with the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs tonight and ending with the Detroit Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers who play on Sunday, you find what to expect from your team with a quick read.
• Finally, your Key Signings and Trades Roundup:
  • Linebacker Shaquem Griffin of the Seattle Seahawks is retiring after 4 seasons. Griffin, known for his prowess with just one hand, is joining the NFL’s Legends Community.
  • TRADE:
    • Nine days after acquiring Defensive Back Ugo Amadi, the Seahawks are trading him to the Titans
  • Full Slate of League Moves from Wednesday

Thanks for trusting us will all things you need to know about the NFL. We’ll be back on Fabulous Football Friday!

Welcome to your Monday edition of the Morning After Huddle! It seems that injuries have followed several teams this pre-season and even 2022 draft picks can’t escape.

Here’s what you need to know:

• First, Panthers Rookie QB Matt Corral will likely miss the 2022 season. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that Corral has a Lisfranc injury. Head Coach Matt Rhule provided additional context, saying “I would assume it would be a significant amount of time. I’m pretty sure it will be a long-term injury.” Corrals injury came Friday night in the pre-season game against New England.
• Next, Bear LB Roquan Smith is having a change of heart. Smith is now ready to get back on the field after requesting a trade just weeks ago. He returned to practice on Saturday saying, ” I’m just shifting my focus to the season and more so just focused on being the best teammate I can be to those guys in the locker room.” Head Coach Matt Eberflus is complimentary of Smith and states that he has been engaging in meetings and with younger players.
• Finally, your Key Signings and Trades Roundup is pretty quiet today:
  • Full Slate of Moves from This Weekend

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Welcome to the Morning After Huddle. This morning’s Huddle is recapping the Deshaun Watson suspension with accompanying thoughts.

Here’s what you need to know:

• The NFL is suspending Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson 11 games and fining him $5 million for multiple violations to the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy. His fine, with $1M contributions from the NFL and the Browns, is going to organizations that support education, prevention, and healthy relationships related to sexual misconduct and assault.
• Let me be clear, this is nasty work. The NFL’s policy on personal conduct should be reevaluated. Watson’s initial suspension of 6 games happens because that policy has a standard baseline, but is extremely inconsistent with suspensions. Additionally, it is evident by the behavior of the Haslams and Watson’s camp that his talent is always going to prevail over the livelihoods of the women impacted and every female fan in the NFL. (For example, Watson’s lawyer tweeted and then deleted a post yesterday. In it, he claims that Judge Sue L Robinson was biased before Watson’s case ever hit her docket.)
• In my eyes, this gets worse when you look at the financial impact. Watson is losing just $632,500 – $57,500 per game because this impacts only his base salary in 2022. The Browns claim his contract is like any other contract, with the first year being a very small base salary. Any other day this would be acceptable, but only Deshaun Watson has a fully guaranteed contract of $230 million, which includes $46 million in year 2.

Happy Tuesday, teammates, and welcome to The Morning After Huddle, where the takes are just as bad as your Uncle Rico (You’re my kind of person if you can name the movie I referenced). Let’s hop into it.

Here’s what you need to know:

• If you’re like me, you’ll take any football at this point. It’s a long road from February until September, and pre-season football, while completely terrible for casual fans, is a goldmine for football savants like myself. Naturally, I assumed you might enjoy Greg Rosenthal’s 2022 NFL Preseason Week 1 Recap. Sixty nuggets of pure football analysis, including things like ”Weird Coach Stuff”, ”Cause for Concern” and “Irresponsible Speculation”. This is my type of chaos. Enjoy!
• Next up, Titans LB Bud Dupree is pleading guilty to charges from a January altercation. Dupree is charged with misdemeanor assault (offensive or provocative) over an incident with a Walgreens employee. He is taking a plea deal that includes 6 months of probation.
• Last, your Key Signings and Trades Roundup:
  • Eagles are trading former second-round pick WR J.J. Arcega-Whiteside to the Seahawks for DB Ugo Amadi.
  • Veteran DE Carl Nassib is signing a 1-year deal with the Bucs
  • Full Slate of Yesterday’s Signings

Thanks for hanging out with us today! We are back tomorrow with more NFL news you want to know.

Guess what day it is? GUESS WHAT DAY IT IS? (insert cheesy Geico commercial reference) Welcome to your Wednesday edition of The Morning After Huddle! I don’t know about you, but I don’t have $4.65 billion laying around. However, if you’re Rob Walton, maybe you do.

Here’s what you need to know:

• As you know, the sale of the Broncos with a stacked ownership team, lead by Rob Walton (son of Sam Walton who created Walmart), has been a hot topic in NFL circles for many weeks. Yesterday, the sale became complete for a mere $4.65 billion. Check your notes because that’s a new American record for the sale of a sports franchise! I’m pretty sure this is the next Infinity Stone in the Walton collection.
• Moving right along, Marshawn Lynch and Frank Gore are in hot water this morning. Lynch will be charged with driving under the influence after officers stopped him early Monday morning in Las Vegas. Frank Gore will be charged with simple assault stemming from an arrest in New Jersey. We will update these stories as more details are released.
• Finally, your Key Signings Roundup:
  • TRADE REQUEST
    • Things are really spicy in Chicago. Bears LB Roquan Smith is requesting a trade. Smith took to social media yesterday stating that he lost trust with the organization and a deal presented to him had de-escalators in it that not a single player out of the 94 non-QB players in the league with $15 million+ contracts has
  • Something to keep an eye on – Rams coach Sean McVay is getting a new contract, but will reveal full details once GM Les Snead receives his deal
  • Full League Roster Moves from Tuesday

That’s it for today! Catch us tomorrow for more things you want to know!

The Morning After Huddle is back for your Tuesday fix of all things NFL. Legatron is putting on for the brand (word to Pat McAfee) with a contract extension.

Here’s what you need to know:

• First, Kicker Justin Tucker will sign a massive contract extension with the Ravens this week. The Ravens are tossing $24 million Tucker’s way with $17.5 million guaranteed. The deal keeps Tucker in Baltimore through 2027. As I’m sure you’re aware, Mr. Justin Tucker owns the longest FG ever at a whopping 66 yards. Not to mention, he’s never missed a kick in the final minute of regulation. Unreal.
• Second on our list today, the NFL appears to be cracking down on illegal hits this season. The NFL has asked referees to pay particular attention to ”illegal contact” with the hopes that this will, obviously, increase the number of calls in 2022. Another area of focus for 2022 will revolve around roughing the passer. The NFL competition committee has clarified that contact to the helmet and below-the-knee area must be forcible. (Translation: Refs have gotten real flag happy over the last season for even the slightest amount of contact – I’m looking at you, Tom Brady!)
• Without further ado, your Key Signings Roundup:
  • The Ravens are bringing back journeyman CB Daryl Worley. Baltimore needs help with Marcus Peters not back yet and Brandon Stephens sidelined by a soft tissue injury.
  • Full List of Yesterday’s Roster Moves

In the words of Usher, yeahhhh, man. We’re back for hump day tomorrow with more news, more analysis, and cheesy pop culture puns.