Thirty-two takeaways from the first round of an unusual NFL draft LAS VEGAS — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell figured this draft would be a return to normalcy in terms of major sporting events. Los Angeles Times · Apr 29, 2022
Roger Goodell Praises Brian Flores Ahead of NFL Draft The league commissioner praised the former Dolphins coach when asked about the open lawsuit against the NFL alleging racial discrimination. Sports Illustrated · Apr 29, 2022
Ice Cube May Have Broken the Microphone at the NFL Draft The rapper got on stage ahead of the first pick to hype up the Las Vegas crowd. Sports Illustrated · Apr 29, 2022
No ‘timetable’ for NFL’s Deshaun Watson investigation Another statement from Goodell about the Watson investigation just before the NFL draft is another sign that any possible discipline may wait until next offseason: USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 28, 2022
Column: Draft cements the marriage of Las Vegas and NFL Expect the usual NFL draft theatrics this week, with Commissioner Roger Goodell on hand to announce and greet the first-rounders and fans partying like their team just won the Super Bowl The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022
The NFL Can Still Turn Daniel Snyder’s Ongoing Mess Into a Positive The league has a second chance to do the right thing in Washington ... in more ways than one. Sports Illustrated · Apr 12, 2022
Congress Says Commanders May Have Misappropriated Fans’ Money, Misrepresented Revenue The Committee of Oversight and Reform sent the Federal Trade Commission an explosive letter detailing its new findings into Washington. Sports Illustrated · Apr 12, 2022
Brian Flores Claims Texans ‘Retaliated’ Against Him, Team Added to Lawsuit The racial discrimination class action now includes two former coaches plus Flores suing the league and six teams. Sports Illustrated · Apr 7, 2022
Steve Wilks, Ray Horton join Brian Flores’ complaint regarding NFL’s systemic racism Ray Horton and Steve Wilks, two Black coaches, have joined Brian Flores' complaint, alleging systemic racism in the NFL. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 7, 2022
NFL must act to end ‘pervasive culture of sexism’ for female workers, states say The National Football League was urged by six state attorneys general to improve working conditions for female employees following allegations that the organization is a hostile workplace for the women. Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2022
Attorneys General warn NFL to improve treatment of women The attorneys general of six states have written to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell , expressing concern over the league’s treatment of female employees and admonishing him for a lack of improvement to the league’s workplace culture The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022
Report: Watson Must Answer Questions About History With Other Massage Therapists A judge ruled the QB has to answer questions about whether he had sex with any of the 18 massage therapists who publicly supported him. Sports Illustrated · Apr 6, 2022
Ron Cook: Credit to Jim Harbaugh for unwavering support of Colin Kaepernick PITTSBURGH — We all should have a friend like Jim Harbaugh. Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2022
Greg Cote: Why Brian Flores has already won, 2 months after his systemic racism lawsuit rocked the NFL MIAMI — Two months after filing the lawsuit that quaked the NFL, former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has already won. Miami Herald · Apr 2, 2022
Sports Illustrated · Mar 31, 2022 Watson Plaintiff Details Harassment She’s Experienced in Wake of Grand Jury Decision Lauren Baxley detailed how some of the quarterback’s fans have said they would like the women “to be raped, imprisoned or killed.”
Sports Illustrated · Mar 30, 2022 Wife of Jim Thome Shares Note From Woman Who Says She Was ‘Assaulted by Deshaun Watson’ Andrea Thome tweeted she and her husband canceled their Browns season tickets.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 30, 2022 Report: Goodell Isn’t the One Who Determines Whether Deshaun Watson Violated NFL Policy Who will make the decision on whether the quarterback faces a suspension, fine or no punishment?
USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 29, 2022 Roger Goodell discusses Deshaun Watson punishment timing and options Commissioner Roger Goodell discussed timing and options for punishment for Deshaun Watson including addressing the concern about Watson's new contract limiting his possible financial penalty:
Sports Illustrated · Mar 29, 2022 Roger Goodell Gives Update on Dan Snyder’s Status With Commanders In 2021, the franchise owner agreed to temporarily cede control of the team to his wife, Tanya.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 29, 2022 Watson Will Face Discipline If Found He Violated NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy The quarterback still faces 22 active civil lawsuits that allege sexual harassment and sexual assault.
Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2022 NFL Commissioner: No timetable on Steve Ross investigation stemming from Brian Flores lawsuit PALM BEACH, Fla. — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said there is no timetable in the league’s investigation into claims made by former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores that team owner Steve Ross offered him financial incentive to lose games as one of many allegations in his class-action lawsuit against the…
Sports Illustrated · Mar 29, 2022 NFL Expands Rooney Rule to Include Women, Required Hiring of One Minority Assistant All teams will be required to employ either a women or person of color to serve as an offensive assistant starting this fall.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 28, 2022 NFL Announces Creation of New ‘Diversity Advisory Committee’ Amid Brian Flores’s Lawsuit The six-member committee plans to evaluate the league’s “diversity, equity and inclusion strategies and initiatives.”
Sports Illustrated · Mar 25, 2022 Longtime NFL Official Wayne Mackie Dies at Age 62 The linesman worked in the NFL for 10 seasons, most notably working Super Bowl 50 in the lead position.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 19, 2022 Roger Goodell Releases Statement on Death of NFL Reporter John Clayton Roger Goodell said the longtime reporter “helped bring fans closer to the game they loved.”