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Joe Starkey: Art Rooney II wrong, NFL right on Thursday night flex

PITTSBURGH — I’m loathe to agree with Jerry Jones on anything, but the motormouthed Dallas Cowboys owner could not have been more right about the NFL’s decision to make Thursday night football “flexible.”

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023

Mailbag: Votes on Kickoff Rule, ‘TNF’ Flex Reflect a Hard Truth

Despite resistance, two of the big ticket items passed, proving where the league's priorities lie.

Sports Illustrated · May 24, 2023

Pat Leonard: NFL owners pass kickoff rule change despite strong opposition from coaches and players

A majority of NFL owners, including Giants co-owner John Mara, ignored the opposition of the league’s coaches and players on Tuesday and passed a controversial measure to limit kick returns.

Tribune News Service · May 23, 2023

John Mara cheered at Giants Town Hall event

New York Giants co-owner John Mara has been booed quite a bit in recent years but that was not the case this week at the team's Town Hall.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 19, 2023

Giants head coach opens up on contract rebel Saquon Barkley chat after missing training

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll has issued an update on Saquon Barkley, with the running back refusing to sign a franchise tag, resulting in him missing the offseason program

Daily Mirror · Apr 17, 2023

Saquon Barkley won’t sign franchise tag to join Giants at start of offseason program: report

NEW YORK — The ideal time for Saquon Barkley to get his preferred contract extension, to leverage his talent, to hold out, would have been after the 2020 NFL season.

Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023

Ravens agree to terms with ex-Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr.

The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to terms with former New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. on a one-year contract.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 10, 2023

David Carr: ‘Sky is the limit’ for Brian Daboll’s Giants

David Carr loves what the New York Giants are doing and believes the "sky is the limit" under head coach Brian Daboll.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 7, 2023

Giants’ John Mara was ‘animated’ in defiance of TNF flex proposal

New York Giants co-owner John Mara didn't just oppose the NFL's Thursday Night Football flex proposal, he was animated in his defiance.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 5, 2023

The ‘Thursday Night Football’ Flex Proposal Is a Reminder the NFL Is a Business

Despite flagship franchises such as the Giants, Steelers, Packers and Bears voting against the idea, the league wants to appease streaming partners.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 3, 2023