The Raiders have a bunch of incoming rookies and they opened up a couple of spots on their 90-man roster to make room for them on Monday. The team announced that they have waived safety Jalen Elliott and tackle Sebastian Gutierrez. Elliott signed to the practice squad in Las Vegas last November. He made his [more] … [Read more...] about Raiders waive Jalen Elliott, Sebastian Gutierrez
Henry Ruggs will plead guilty to DUI resulting in death, vehicular manslaughter
Former Raiders first-round pick Henry Ruggs will plead guilty to a pair of charges related to the November 2021 car crash that killed a woman in Las Vegas. Ruggs’ lawyers waived the right to a preliminary hearing on Tuesday and said that their client will plead guilty to a felony charge of DUI resulting in [more] … [Read more...] about Henry Ruggs will plead guilty to DUI resulting in death, vehicular manslaughter
Antonio Brown owns the Albany Empire, unless he doesn’t
The football week that was featured yet another fascinating tale regarding former NFL receiver Antonio Brown. By the time the week ended, the tale became even more fascinating. Brown has said he owns the Albany Empire, an indoor football team. In the aftermath of reports of dysfunction within the franchise, he now says he doesn’t. [more] … [Read more...] about Antonio Brown owns the Albany Empire, unless he doesn’t
Albany Empire, owned by Antonio Brown, descends into chaos
Where Antonio Brown goes, chaos often follows. Chaos has followed Brown to Albany. Last month, he assumed 95-percent ownership of the Albany Empire, an indoor football team. Since then, things have not gone very well. Abigail Rubel of the Albany Times Union reported on Monday that the players hadn’t been paid since April 21. On [more] … [Read more...] about Albany Empire, owned by Antonio Brown, descends into chaos
Osi Umenyiora’s initiative lands six Nigerian players on NFL rosters
Former NFL player Osi Umenyiora, born in London to Nigerian parents, has made attracting more international players to the league one of his top priorities. And this year he has found significant success. The NFL announced today that eight players have been given roster spots for the 2023 season via the league’s International Pathway Program, [more] … [Read more...] about Osi Umenyiora’s initiative lands six Nigerian players on NFL rosters