Новости за 16.05.2019

The Rams waived receiver Justin Sumpter on Thursday, according to the NFL’s transactions. Sumpter was an undrafted free agent from Kennesaw State, which started football during Sumpter’s freshman season of 2015. As a senior, he caught 21 passes for 316 yards and four touchdowns out of the team’s triple-option offense. He made 33 receptions for [more]

The Ravens created room for recent roster moves by waiving a pair of players. Per the league’s transaction wire, the Ravens waived guard Kofi Amichia and tight end Nick Keizer. Amichia was a sixth-round pick of the Packers in 2017, and was on their practice squad last season. Keizer was signed to the Ravens practice squad [more]

The Jets made some unexpected news on Wednesday by firing General Manager Mike Maccagnan and adding interim G.M. to head coach Adam Gase’s plate. Thursday brought a less surprising development to the AFC East team. Field Yates of ESPN reports that wide receiver Robby Anderson has signed his restricted free agent tender with the team. [more]

The NFL announced Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson‘s six-game suspension for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances. The team, which will play without Peterson until its seventh game on Oct. 20 against the Giants, released a statement. “Patrick recognizes how disappointing this is for everyone in the organization as well as our fans,” the Cardinals [more]

There’s been a widespread perception for months that cornerback Patrick Peterson is upset with the Cardinals, but today’s news that he’ll be suspended for the first six games of the season may point to the reason for his unhappiness. According to John Gambadoro of 98.7-FM, Peterson became angry with the Cardinals when he first learned [more]

The Patriots needed a roster spot for linebacker Jamie Collins. They made one by waiving defensive tackle Frank Herron, Field Yates of ESPN reports. Herron originally joined the Patriots as an undrafted free agent out of LSU, signing a year ago. New England waived him out of the 2018 preseason. He signed with the Seahawks’ [more]

After Stephen Curry said Golden State players smiled about opportunity following Durant's injury

Colts left tackle Anthony Castonzo dealt with repeated hamstring pulls last year and wasn’t able to get over them in time for the start of the regular season. The injury forced Castonzo to remain on the sideline for the first five games of the regular season and the Colts went 1-4 out of the gate. [more]

The Serbian scored 27 times in 47 appearances for Frankfurt, adding seven assists.

Jaylon Smith will walk across the stage this weekend, receiving his bachelor’s degree and fulfilling a promise made to his mother. The Cowboys linebacker left Notre Dame after his junior season, becoming a second-round choice of Dallas in 2016. He took 21 hours this spring to complete his degree in film and television. “It was [more]

The Titans signed veteran pass rusher Cameron Wake as a free agent with the hope that his presence will boost their pass rush during the 2019 season. Wake’s ability to pressure quarterbacks is the biggest reason to hope he can do that, but the defense may benefit in another way. Younger teammates say they’ve been [more]

Count the Carolina Hurricanes coach among those that wants to see increased instant replay to give the on-ice officials some extra help in getting the calls right.

The Falcons have wrapped up their draft class contracts. The team announced that first-round guard Chris Lindstrom has signed his rookie deal, the seventh of their seven picks to handle the paperwork. The guard from Boston College was the 14th overall pick, and part of a concerted effort to shore up the offensive line this [more]

The 49ers shuffled the bottom of the roster, adding some secondary depth. The team announced the signing of defensive back Alex Brown, an undrafted rookie from South Carolina State. Brown earned some notice during his tryout in the team’s rookie minicamp. To make room for him on the roster, the 49ers released journeyman defensive lineman [more]

Second-round hopeful also sets record for hand length

Free agent linebacker Pernell McPhee is returning to where he got his start. After spending the past four seasons with other teams, McPhee agreed to a one-year deal Thursday to return to the Ravens, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. McPhee spent his first four seasons with the Ravens after they made him a fifth-round choice [more]

Ezekiel Elliott is not worried about his contract situation. He also is not worried about his touches. “I haven’t worn down yet,” the Cowboys running back said, via Jon Machota of the Dallas Morning News. Elliott led the league with 304 carries and 381 touches last season, getting a career-high 77 receptions. His backups last [more]

Wide receiver Dwayne Bowe hasn’t played in an NFL game since 2015, but he’s only now getting around to formalizing his retirement. The Chiefs announced that they have signed Bowe to a one-day contract so that he can retire as a member of the team that drafted him in the first round of the 2007 [more]

The Chargers added a local prospect to the roster Thursday. The team announced the signing of safety Adarius Pickett, who played at UCLA. He went through the Chargers’ rookie minicamp last weekend on a tryout basis. Pickett led the Bruins in tackles last year, and was second-team All-Pac 12. He was initially signed by the [more]

The Falcons will be making a change in their front office this season. Assistant General Manager Scott Pioli is stepping down from the position. In a statement released via the team, Pioli said that he expected to be working with General Manager Thomas Dimitroff for two or three years and is looking for “other potential [more]

Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson‘s impressive streak of Pro Bowls will come to an end after today’s news that he is suspended for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy. Peterson has made eight Pro Bowls in his first eight NFL seasons, and he and Barry Sanders are the two youngest players ever to make it to [more]

The Bengals have signed their top two picks of the 2019 draft. The team announced on Thursday that first-round pick Jonah Williams and second-round pick Drew Sample have both agreed to deals with the team. Both players signed four-year deals and Williams’ pact comes with a team option for a fifth year. Williams started 44 [more]

The Sharks are a great team that right now has luck on its side.

The Packers have a new head coach for the first time since 2006, but the change from Mike McCarthy to Matt LaFleur is hitting harder on one side of the ball than the other. Green Bay held onto defensive coordinator Mike Pettine through the head coaching change and that’s allowed them continuity on that side [more]

One year after the floodgates opened, the cash is flowing. New Jersey, the state that secured a Supreme Court ruling that allowed it and other states to provide legal sports wagering, has seen $2.64 billion in betting so far, via the Associated Press. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who implemented the effort while in [more]