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  • The Morning After Huddle: June 25, 2022

    The Morning After Huddle: June 25, 2022

    We break down the biggest NFL News from Friday in our latest Morning After Huddle

    Welcome to your Saturday edition of The Morning After Huddle! Hope your coffee is hot…we’ve got some news.

    Here’s what you need to know:

    • Apparently, it’s not nice to allegedly break a man’s eye socket and it’s likely that Alvin Kamara will be suspended. Kamara is currently facing felony battery charges from an incident during Pro Bowl weekend and sources around the league say that a six game suspension is expected. News also broke this morning that a civil lawsuit will be filed.
    • For the third straight year, the NFL will forgo the Supplemental Draft. The event is meant to be an exhibition for college players to have one last chance to enter the NFL. However, it’s become increasingly apparent that teams have rarely use this draft to add talent.
    • The Key Signings Roundup looks a bit different today:
      • DirecTV is ending its 30 year run of hosting Sunday Ticket. Three companies have emerged with competing bids: Disney, Amazon, and Apple. it’s been reported that the league is looking for at least $2 billion for the rights to the content and a possible stake in NFL Media.

    Thanks for sticking around with us this week, catching up on all things NFL! We will see you on Monday for the next Huddle, where we break down all news you want to know.

    ICYMI: Friday – June 24,2022 Edition

  • The Morning After Huddle: June 24, 2022

    The Morning After Huddle: June 24, 2022

    Welcome to your Football Friday edition of The Morning After Huddle! Training camp dates have been released and that means we are that much closer to the start of the season.

    Here’s what you need to know:

    • Training Camp dates for all 32 teams have been released. That means you can go see your favorite players catch mediocre passes with no contact, that everyone will undoubtedly overhype, on your own dime prior to the season. The full schedule is available here.
    • It’s been a tough week for the NFL. News broke yesterday that we have two more greats who have passed on. Former Commanders player Brig Owens has passed away at 79. A member of Washington’s Super Bowl VII team and one of the franchise’s most prolific interceptors, Owens played 12 of his 13 years in the NFL in D.C. Also, Hugh McElhenny passed away at the age of 93. McElhenny was a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-1950s team and star halfback for the San Francisco 49ers.
    • Finally, your Key Signings Roundup:
      • Steelers agreed to terms with first round draft pick QB Kenny Pickett. As with all first-round contracts, the four-year deal comes with a fifth-year team option.

    That is it for today! You know the drill. Wrangle the kids, grab your coffee, and join us for your Saturday edition of the Morning After Huddle.

    ICYMI: Thursday – June 23, 2022 Edition

  • The Morning After Huddle: June 16, 2022

    The Morning After Huddle: June 16, 2022

    Welcome to your Thursday edition of The Morning After Huddle, your favorite news source for news you want to know! Dollar dollar dollar dollar dollar bills, y’all! Minkah Fitzpatrick is a paid man!

    Here’s what you need to know:

    • Secured the bag! The Steelers and Minkah Fitzpatrick agreed on a mammoth deal yesterday worth almost $74 million, making it the largest safety contract in NFL history. The 4-year deal includes $36 million guaranteed and ties Minkah to the organization through 2026. Not bad a haul for three draft picks.
    • Dan Snyder is going to be Dan Snyder. It appears he has declined to appear before Congress to testify about workplace misconduct. Among several reasons that his lawyers listed, Snyder argues that he has pressing Commanders business to attend to that day, contradicting previous reports that he is not involved in the day-to-day dealings of the team. Presumably, he will receive a subpoena that will compel him to appear.
    • Without further ado, your Key Signings Roundup: 
      • Colts Safety Khari Willis is retiring from the NFL at the age of 26 to pursue ministry full time. (From this Colts fan: Thank you, Khari! Going to miss you, 37.)
      • The Rams are signing TE Jared Pinkney and RB A.J. Rose.
      • The Patriots are signing WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey.

    Thanks for breaking down the huddle with us today! Catch us tomorrow for more news that you want to know. 

    ICYMI: Wednesday – June 15, 2022 Edition

  • The Morning After Huddle: June 15, 2022

    The Morning After Huddle: June 15, 2022

    Welcome to your Hump Day edition of The Morning After Huddle! Remember when Richard Sherman told Skip Bayless, “I’m smarter than you”? Or when he famously told Erin Andrews, “We’ll, I’m the best corner in the game. When you put a sorry wide receiver on me like Crabtree, that’s what you’re going to get”? It seems Mr. Sherman is back for more airtime. 

    Here’s what you need to know:

    • Prepare the others because the other former Legion of Boom member will be bringing all of his hot takes and instant analysis right to your TV screen! Richard Sherman is signing on to be the new voice at Amazon Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football. Sherman will work along side Hall of Fame TE Tony Gonzalez, Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit.
    • Pizza! Pizza! Little Caesars is replacing Pizza Hut as the official sponsor of the NFL. The agreement will offer Little Caesars a set of exclusive marketing rights designed to connect the pizza brand with the NFL, its events, and fans. I hope everyone can eat fast because once that pizza is HOT-N-READY (elite dad joke there), you have approximately 10 minutes before it turns to cardboard.
    • At long last, your Key Signings Roundup: 
      • Former Georgia Southern running back Jerick McKinnon is signing a 1-year deal to remain with the Chiefs.
      • The Detroit Lions are signing free agent TE Devin Funchess.
      • The Packers have claimed K Gabe Brkic off waivers from the Vikings.
      • DE Wyatt Ray is signing with the Jags.
      • LB Travin Howard is signing back with the Rams on a 1-year deal.
      • The Commanders are signing DT Justin Hamilton and OT Willie Beavers.

    Thanks for breaking down the huddle with us today! Catch us tomorrow for more news that you want to know. 

    ICYMI: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Edition

  • The Morning After Huddle: June 14, 2022 

    The Morning After Huddle: June 14, 2022 

    Welcome to your Tuesday edition of The Morning After Huddle! Minicamp is underway and some familiar faces have shown back up.

    Here’s what you need to know:

    • Minicamp Updates: Cardinals QB Kyler Murray graced minicamp with his presence. The franchise QB showed up for his physical. Not to be outdone, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson also attended minicamp yesterday. Off-season headlines have been filled with rumors about contacts for both QBs. However, both sides appear to be showing good faith. Another good show of faith: Packers WR Allen Lazard signed his tender. Lazard had also been holding out for a new contract.
    • Faster than a speeding bullet. He can leap hurdles in a single bound! He’s no Clark Kent, but he’s Devon Allen. The rookie wide receiver won the 110-meter hurdles at the USA Track and Field NYC Grand Prix on Sunday, finishing with a time of 12.84 seconds — the third-fastest time in history. Allen signed a 3-year contract with the Eagles earlier this year.
    • Last, but certainly not least, your Key Signings Roundup:
      • The Bills are signing Greg Van Roten to a 1-year deal.
      • My Indianapolis Colts are signing veteran DE Ifeadi Odenigbo.
      • The Raiders are signing CB Chris Jones.
      • Minnesota is signing OLB Andre Mintze.

    Thanks for breaking down the Huddle with us today! Come back tomorrow for more news you absolutely want to know!

  • The Morning After Huddle: June 11, 2022 

    The Morning After Huddle: June 11, 2022 

    Welcome to your Weekend edition of The Morning After Huddle! The Raiders are all chips in on Hunter Renfrow.

    Here’s what you need to know:

    • The Las Vegas Raiders and Hunter Renfrow agreed to a multi-year extension worth $32 million. Renfrow was in line for a new deal after catching 103 passes in 2021, the second-highest single-season total by a receiver in franchise history. This new deal includes $21 million guaranteed.
    • Foot meet mouth. Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio is paying the price for words said earlier this week. Del Rio took to Twitter to voice his opinion about the January 6th hearings, calling the events that took place last year a “dust up.” Head coach Ron Rivera took exception to his words and Del Rio will pay a $100,000 fine that will be donated to the U.S. Capital Police Memorial Fund.
    • Next, Chargers owner Dean Spanos is in some pretty hot water. His sister has filed a lawsuit accusing him of repeated breaches of fiduciary duty and misogynistic behavior. The filing escalates the ongoing battle among the Spanos siblings over control of the franchise.
    • Finally, your Key Signings Roundup:
      • Morocco Brown is being elevated to the Colts’ chief personnel executive. 
      • The Indianapolis Colts are also signing DE Bryan Cox Jr. and OT Jason Spriggs.
      • The Texans are signing former Bengals TE Mason Shreck.
      • The New England Patriots will sign a kicker: former Chargers player Tristan Vizcaino.
      • The New York Giants are signing former Raiders WR Keelan Doss.

    That’s it for today’s huddle. Enjoy your weekend and come back Monday for more news you want to know!

    ICYMI: Friday -June 10, 2022 Edition

  • The Morning After Huddle: June 10, 2022

    The Morning After Huddle: June 10, 2022

    Tag team back again! Check it to wreck it, let’s begin! Welcome to another edition of The Morning After Huddle! Shout out to my partner-in-print, Dalbin, for covering the Huddle yesterday. It seems this offseason has a recurring theme of NFL players giving back and Darius Leonard has joined the charge.

    Here’s what you need to know:

    • I’m totally biased, but as if Darius Leonard couldn’t be any better of a player, he is donating $15,000 to the victims of Uvalde. His Maniac Foundation is covering the cost of custom caskets for several children. Leonard told reporters, “Once I heard the terrible news about the Uvalde school shooting, I knew that I wanted to do something to help those suffering.”
    • Hopefully, Jason Garett is better off the field than he was on (maybe he should call up Tony Romo for advice) because Garrett will reportedly join Maria Taylor and Tony Dungy on Football Night in America. It’s still currently unknown if Garrett will still replace Drew Brees as an analyst on Notre Dame games.
    • Finally, (I know you have been waiting with bated breath) your Key Signings Roundup: My Indianapolis Colts signed defensive tackle Caeveon Patton. Patton participated in the Colts’ 2021 veteran mini-camp and rookie mini-camp on a tryout basis. 

    That’s it for today’s Huddle. Catch us on the flip side tomorrow morning, with your coffee, for your Saturday edition of more news you want to know.

    ICYMI: Thursday – June 9, 2022 Edition

  • Morning After Huddle: June 9th, 2022

    Morning After Huddle: June 9th, 2022

    Let’s recap the day that was for the NFL with The Morning After Huddle.

    • The defending Super Bowl Champions spent the last two days locking up their best players on each side of the ball, as a day after bringing back the best defender ever in Aaron Donald, they brought the WR coming off the best WR season ever in Cooper Kupp. The Rams announced that the All-Pro received a 3-year extension, with Ian Rapaport saying it would pay him about $75M, while Tom Pelissaro said it was more like $80M. This makes Kupp one of the highest-paid WRs in the NFL, and with Eminem’s Super Bowl performance and Luka Doncic’s playoff run, it is proving to be a good time to be an unathletic white dude.
    • Speaking of unathletic white dudes, Baker Mayfield has been excused from training camp by the Cleveland Browns. With players subject to daily fines if they miss camp, Mayfield will not be subjected to any while the team tries to find a trading partner for the former number one pick. Either that or they know they’re going to need him at some point given the 24 cases and counting against Watson. In any event, Mayfield rests in professional purgatory while a team with no interest in playing him this off-season may be relegated to having to.
    • From a team with A LOT of QB questions to a team with none? The Denver Broncos, after an offseason that saw them hire a new coach and trade a boatload for a new QB, now have new owners. Around The NFL reports that the Walton-Penner family’s bid for $4.65 billion has been accepted by the Pat Bowlan Trust and that, pending the acceptance of 2/3rds of the owners, they will become the new owners of the Denver Broncos. They are buying at the right time too, as the Broncos finally have the franchise QB they’ve been chasing since Peyton Manning, an explosive offense, and an opportunistic defense. The return on this investment has the potential to be, you guessed it, bananas.
    • Another team that’s been searching for a replacement to a Hall of Fame QB, the New York Jets, kicked off their 2nd training camp in the Zach Wilson era. By all accounts, the kid looked good. DJ Bien-Amie of the Daily News had this well-written piece about what Robert Saleh has been saying about Wilson and what you are seeing in camp so far. The words “comfortable” are thrown out a lot to discuss QBs as they progress, but that’s exactly what’s been said about and now being seen from Zach Wilson. Russell Wilson once famously said that the game began to slow down for him and that that’s when he knew he was getting better, and based on what’s being said about the other Wilson is that that’s exactly what’s happening. If the Jets are going to end the longest playoff drought in their history, it’s going to because Wilson takes the next step. Shorts and t-shirt football doesn’t count in the record books, but it sounds like he’s progressing nicely.

  • The Morning After Huddle: June 8, 2022

    The Morning After Huddle: June 8, 2022

    It’s another day to be great and that means another chance to catch up with us. Welcome to The Morning After Huddle! The NFL is coming to Africa and a former Giants great is leading the charge.

    Here’s what you need to know:

    • Osi Umenyiora is leading the NFL’s quest for more talent. The former All-Pro DE is spearheading efforts in traveling to Ghana for the league’s first official events starting June 21. A talent identification camp will be the centerpiece of the program. ESPN’s Jason Reid has more.
    • Twelve teams are conducting mandatory mini-camp this week and there are several noteworthy storylines: Seahawks WR D.K. Metcalf was not present at minicamp on Tuesday as contract talks have not yet resulted in a new deal. 49ers WR Deebo Samuel did show up, which is a good sign that things with the team are not as frayed as we think. His teammate, DE Dee Ford, did not fair as well. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Ford will report to camp to take his physical, but will not be joining the team, suggesting Ford could be released. Across the league, Colts All-Pro LB Darius Leonard underwent successful surgery for lingering back issues and is expected to miss the start of training camp. Another Colts player to monitor – Pro Bowl CB Kenny Moore II. Though he showed up to mini-camp, Moore did not participate in voluntary OTAs because he is unhappy with his current contract.
    • Finally, your daily Key Signings Roundup: The Raiders are signing free agent TE Jesper Horsted. Horsted has spent the last three seasons in Chicago.

    Try not to think about us too much until tomorrow’s Huddle. We promise we’ll have plenty of news you want to know!

    ICYMI: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Edition

  • The Morning After Huddle: June 7, 2022

    The Morning After Huddle: June 7, 2022

    The Morning After Huddle is back with all things NFL. California love! The Rams are dropping $40 million more reasons why they love Aaron Donald!

    Here’s what you need to know:

    • Aaron Charles Donald is now the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history! The Rams are reworking his current contract and he will get $95 million through 2024, with $65 million of that guaranteed. As previously reported, retirement has been a strong possibility and the Rams (rightly so) won’t let that happen. Get paid, big fella! Get paid!
    • Next, Texans assistant coach Romeo Crennel is retiring! After 50 years of coaching, 39 seasons in pro football, and 5 Super Bowls, he will call it quits. “Football has been my entire life and it’s been a dream come true to coach for 50 years,” Crennel said in a statement.
    • Finally, your Key Signings Roundup is on deck: WR Keith Kirkwood is re-signing with the Carolina Panthers. Kirkwood is a quality depth piece for the team. The Houston Texans announced that they have signed free agent OL Tre’Vour Wallace-Simms.

    That’s it for today’s Huddle breakdown. Come back tomorrow and join us for more things you want to know!

    ICYMI: Monday, June 6, 2022 Edition