[ad_1] PITTSBURGH -- Steven Nelson is thrilled to be here, which is the stance virtually every free-agent signee takes at his introductory news conference. But an endorsement from the new Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback seems timely after a turbulent six months."The vibe here around here is very chill. Guys come to work and it's like a family," said Nelson, who signed a three-year, $25.5 million deal with the Steelers after four
[ad_1] EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- General manager Dave Gettleman doesn't want to tell you jack. He insists there is a plan, even if he refuses to share the details. It's an interesting approach to stiff-arm the fan base, but all that will matter in the end is if he gets it right. Guess we'll just have to wait and see if there is a clear direction that the New York
[ad_1] 2:01 AM ETLindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college football and basketballTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- By this time last year, the Los Angeles Rams had built a star-studded defense, were proclaimed the winners of the offseason and still were a week away from signing All-Pro defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.Now, with the peak of free
[ad_1] It started with beers in Mobile, Alabama, and it ended two months later with one of the most important trades in New York Jets history. It happened on St. Patrick's Day 2018. Fifteen minutes before the holiday's annual parade commenced on the streets of Manhattan, the Jets announced their blockbuster trade with the Indianapolis Colts -- a stealth move that was bold, unconventional and shook up the top of
[ad_1] KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- As the days counted down to the start of the free agency in 2016, when he would be free to negotiate a contract with any team of his choosing for the first time in his career, offensive lineman Jeff Allen wasn't making plans on how to spend his first big paycheck.Allen was worried that his big payday, the one that could set up himself and
[ad_1] The drama-filled saga between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Antonio Brown is over, and the NFL world has plenty to say about the trade of the star receiver to the Oakland Raiders.In the end, Brown forced his way out of Pittsburgh for third- and fifth-round draft picks and picked up some more guaranteed money from his new team.And many of his NFL colleagues love it.Brother let's get to work! https://t.co/L2JwgKypoP—
[ad_1] PITTSBURGH -- While Odell Beckham Jr. danced with teammates in viral videos over his $90 million contract extension with the New York Giants in August, a subplot was developing in Pittsburgh with one of Beckham's close friends.Teddy, Earl and Le'Veon will be available. Here's everything to know on the class.• Live tracker: Every notable deal »• Barnwell's grades: Tracking big moves »• Free-agency guide: Who to know »• Salaray-cap
[ad_1] FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Here are some quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and the NFL:1. With five coaches leaving the Patriots after Super Bowl LIII, one of the items on Bill Belichick's agenda has been filling out his staff, and some of the talk at the NFL combine has been that special-teams coach Joe Judge is under consideration to be an addition on offense. Judge keeping
[ad_1] Redskins QB Alex Smith is recovering from a compound fracture in his right leg. Brad Mills/USA TODAY SportsThe Washington Redskins remain in a holding position at quarterback: They don't know when, or even if, Alex Smith will return; they still believe in Colt McCoy and they know they must add another quarterback. They just don't know when or how they'll do so.That was the message the team delivered at the
[ad_1] KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Upon being hired as defensive coordinator of the Kansas City Chiefs, Steve Spagnuolo wasted no time in formulating his take on many of the players he will have next season. He was into the video moments after signing his contract last month.There's that kind of urgency. The Chiefs' 2018 season ended with an AFC Championship Game loss to the New England Patriots because of a
