Kaepernick’s season-long protest of “The Star Spangled Banner” ahead of 49ers games became a topic of national debate last season. Kaepernick was protesting police treatment of minorities in the country.
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Geno Smith: I’ll be Eli Manning’s full-time student 0:0
The deal is for one year and $2 million, according to a source. Smith passed his physical before signing the deal.
Aaron Hernandez killed two men over spilled drink: witness 0:0
A former friend of ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez told the jury at his double-murder trial Monday that Hernandez opened fire on a car because he believed two men inside had taunted him at a Boston nightclub. Alexander Bradley testified about the shootings on July 16, 2012.
Witness: Aaron Hernandez shot at men after spilled drink in club
Witness: Aaron Hernandez shot at men after spilled drink in club A former friend of Aaron Hernandez says the former Pats TE repeatedly fired a revolver into a car. Check out this story on HometownLife.com: http://usat.ly/2ntl85y Surrounded by his defense team, Aaron Hernandez looks to attorney Jose Baez during the double murder trial of former New England Patriots tight end Hernandez in Suffolk Superior Court in Boston on Thursday, March 16, 2017.
Police: Brady’s missing Super Bowl jerseys tracked to Mexico
The mystery of Tom Brady’s missing Super Bowl jersey led police all the way to Mexico, and authorities were investigating a former tabloid newspaper executive’s possible role in the theft.
Colin Kaepernick: 5 Teams That Should Consider Giving QB a Chance
January 1, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick warms up before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Despite how things played out with the San Francisco 49ers, here’s a look at five teams that should consider giving Colin Kaepernick one final shot in 2017.
Chicago Bears’ Amukamara says just look at the film
Cornerback Prince Amukamara signed a one-year, $7 million, fully guaranteed contract with the Chicago Bears when he didn’t receive the multiyear deal he was expecting in free agency. The former 2011 first-round draft pick has started when healthy for the past five years, and he’s considered a better-than-average cover corner.
Chicago Bears’ Amukamara says just look at the film
Cornerback Prince Amukamara signed a one-year, $7 million, fully guaranteed contract with the Chicago Bears when he didn’t receive the multiyear deal he was expecting in free agency. The former 2011 first-round draft pick has started when healthy for the past five years, and he’s considered a better-than-average cover corner.
Free agency just piece of Chicago Bears’ process
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace has set the team up well to address needs through the upcoming NFL draft. General manager Ryan Pace is steadfast in his belief that successful football teams are built through the draft, so the Chicago Bears weren’t expected to make a huge splash in this year’s free-agency pool.
Free agency just piece of Chicago Bears’ process
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace has set the team up well to address needs through the upcoming NFL draft. General manager Ryan Pace is steadfast in his belief that successful football teams are built through the draft, so the Chicago Bears weren’t expected to make a huge splash in this year’s free-agency pool.
‘Doctor Strange’ is awesome and …
Doctor Strange . There are several jaw-dropping moments in “Doctor Strange,” the 14th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the first to explore mystical realms.
Fantasy Football 2017: Early Expectations for Terrelle Pryor
Last year in a lost season with the Cleveland Browns, the only bright spot on the entire team was the hustle and work ethic of wide receiver Terrelle Pryor . After starting his NFL career as a quarterback early in his career, he seemed to finally be completing his transition to wide receiver.
Panthers 15 mins ago 8:32 p.m.Munnerlyn returns to Carolina to finish what Panthers started
… the game. The Panthers defeated the Saint 17-13 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports CHARLOTTE, N.C.- When Captain Munnerlyn walked out of Bank of America Stadium for the final time as a Panther four years ago, …
Patriots, Lawrence Guy Agree to 4-Year Contract
Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport , Guy will receive a four-year deal that can max out at $20 million. Ben Volin of the Boston Globe confirmed the Patriots’ addition of the 26-year-old.
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The Patriots sent their 2017 first-round selection and a third-round pick to New Orleans for Cooks while the Saints will send back a fourth-round pick, said the person who spoke Friday to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the teams have not announced the deal. In the 23-year-old Cooks the Patriots add another speedy and productive young receiver to a group that already includes Chris Hogan, Malcolm Mitchell and veterans Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola.T Cooks has appeared in all 16 regular-season games for New Orleans the past two years and is coming off back-to-back 1,100-yard receiving seasons, in which he also had 17 touchdowns.
Anderson ton sinks Eagles
An unbeaten century to Westbury’s Dane Anderson has helped the Shamrocks to a first innings victory over Mowbray in their final round Cricket North clash. An unbeaten century to Westbury’s Dane Anderson has helped the Shamrocks to a first innings victory over Mowbray in their final round Cricket North clash at Ingamells Oval on Saturday.
Captain Munnerlyn sought return to Panthers because of what he saw from Dave Gettleman
Who has always said he doesn’t believe in a window for winning championships in the NFL? Carolina Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman, although his actions in 2017 suggest otherwise. Carolina Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman says he doesn’t believe there are limited windows in which teams can make a run at championships.
RG3 and out: Browns release quarterback Robert Griffin III
The injury-prone quarterback was released Friday after one flawed season with the Cleveland Browns, who remain in search of a QB to turn around their once-proud franchise. The Browns terminated Griffin’s contract one day before he was due a $750,000 roster bonus.
In True Patriots Fashion, Brandin Cooks Trade Gives Tom Brady Extended SB Window
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has made a career out of sprinkling his pixie dust on discarded or overlooked receivers. Chris Hogan went undrafted in 2011, and had a single-season high 450 receiving yards prior to pairing with Brady.
Former Steeler: ‘I had to take so many drugs. I knew it wasn’t healthy.’
Former Steelers center Jeff Hartings started using painkillers early in his football career, a practice that only increased over the course of his 11-year, 162-game career. By the time he was 33 and playing his final season with the Steelers, he was taking pain-killing shots on a weekly basis, just to stay on the field.
Russell Okung signs 4-year, $53M deal with Chargers
Russell Okung is not the best offensive tackle in the league. But this offseason, he was one of the best offensive tackles available – and timing counts.
Glennon gets Bears job, RG3 gets walking papers
It looks like Mike Glennon has a starting job in the NFL. Robert Griffin III no longer has any job.
The Latest: Colts release CB Robinson in cost-cutting move
The 5-foot-11, 191-pound Robinson played his first five NFL seasons in New Orleans before joining San Diego in 2015. He has 260 tackles, 10 interceptions and one sack in his pro career.
Agent: Redskins QB Cousins signs franchise contract for 2017
Mike McCartney tweeted the news on Friday morning, 10 days after the team placed the tag on Cousins , guaranteeing him a salary of about $24 million for the 2017 season. Cousins made nearly $20 million last season under a tag.
Jimmy Garoppolo’s agent says Patriots QB’s Instagram account was hacked
… “So grateful for my time in New England. Peace out Boston.” But one of Garoppolo’s agents, Don Yee, told USA TODAY Sports in a text message that “Jimmy’s social media account was hacked” and that he was unaware of any trade talks. The Cleveland …
Vikings sign former Lions OT Riley Reiff
The Vikings announced the deal on Friday. The five-year veteran started 69 games for the Lions, including 48 at left tackle and 14 at right tackle.
NFC West 2017 Free Agency Round Up
Here are some notes to get you caught up on what happened in day one of free agency around the NFC West. Free Agency 2017: Seahawks sign Luke Joeckel to 1-year deal – Field Gulls Just two minutes after the beginning of the new league year, it was announced via Twitter that the Seattle Seahawks have signed offensive tackle Luke Joeckel to a one-year deal in 2017.
Some at CMU not happy Marcus Keene missed out on MAC player of year
Frazier, a second-year safety for the Dallas Cowboys who played football at Central Michigan, didn’t agree with the MAC choice for basketball player of the year. Nothing against Akron’s Isaiah Johnson, but Frazier preferred CMU’s Marcus Keene.
Packers free agency 2017: Five players still available the Packers could sign
Following a breathtaking first day of free agency, here’s five players still available the Green Bay Packers could target. And exhale.
After Further Review: Brandin Cooks trade feels incomplete
Those were the words uttered by Saints head coach Sean Payton when asked what it would take for him to trade away Brandin Cooks. Then, the trade finally happened.
The Latest: AP source: Saints set to add Fairley, Ginn
In this Sept. 19, 2016, file photo, Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler walks on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Chicago.
O-line on mind, Vikings lose Kalil, reportedly snag Reiff
The Vikings didn’t announce any signings on Thursday when the market opened, but Reiff is the type of experienced, hard-nosed player who can immediately upgrade a group that collectively struggled throughout an 8-8 season in 2016. Drafted in the first round with the 23rd pick by the Lions out of Iowa in 2012, Reiff played in 78 of a possible 82 games including the playoffs.
What does the Stephon Gilmore signing mean for the Patriots defense?
Get Patriots game stats and the inside scoop on the season with The Boston Globe’s Point After newsletter delivered for free to your inbox. The Patriots were shockingly active as the NFL officially opened its 2017 season.
Ravens agree to terms with DT Brandon Williams
Williams has spent his entire career with the Ravens after being selected in the third round of the 2013 draft.
Buffalo Bills sign DB Micah Hyde
The Buffalo Bills have announced that they have signed free agent safety Micah Hyde. Hyde has played his entire career with the Green Bay Packers .
Buffalo Bills sign defensive back Jordan Poyer
Poyer, 25, was a seventh-round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013. He was waived by the Eagles mid-season and claimed by the Browns, where he had been playing since.
Source: Linebacker Manti Te’o to visit Saints on Thursday
According to a source, the New Orleans Saints are hosting free agent inside linebacker Manti Te’o for a visit on Thursday. The Notre Dame product battled injuries during his four-year stint with the Chargers, appearing in just three games in 2016 after tearing his Achilles’ in Week 3 against the Colts.
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Former Gophers cornerback Jalen Myrick turned in the fastest 40-yard dash time ever for a Big Ten player at the NFL combine. Chad Greenway will have his farewell news conference Tuesday, the day NFL teams can begin negotiating with outside free agents – a list that includes running back Adrian Peterson.