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Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers agrees to 3-year extension worth up to $30M

The New England Patriots locked up another core playmaker. The Pats and safety Jabrill Peppers are finalizing a three-year $24 million extension worth up to $30 million, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Friday, per a source informed of the pact. ESPN first reported the deal. First-year coach Jerod Mayo confirmed the extension on…

Lions kicker Michael Badgley out for season with torn hamstring 

Michael Badgley‘s season is over before it could get off the ground. The Detroit Lions announced Friday that the kicker was injured preparing for Thursday’s practice. He will be placed on injured reserve and miss the 2024 season. Badgley suffered a torn hamstring, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source informed of the…

Antonio Pierce wants Raiders QBs to 'stop with the baby steps' in camp competition: 'Be the guy'

During training camp, the Las Vegas Raiders are conducting a quarterback competition between Aidan O'Connell and Gardner Minshew. Coach Antonio Pierce wants to see one snatch the job. “What I see is two guys competing. I told them it’s time to make that leap,” Pierce said Friday, via the team’s official website. “Stop with the…

Deebo Samuel on Brandon Aiyuk's contract situation: 'All I can do is tell him to keep his head up'

San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk has followed the Deebo Samuel playbook in an effort to get a new contract, as his teammate did two years ago. In 2022, Samuel sought a new deal, asked for a trade when talks didn’t appear to go his way, then staged a hold-in during training camp before ultimately…

Eight NFL teams with best championship foundations entering 2024 season: Chiefs, Eagles, Lions top list

Eight NFL teams with best championship foundations entering 2024 season: Chiefs, Eagles, Lions top list

Former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks knows the ins and outs of this league, providing keen insight in his notebook. In today’s installment, he spotlights eight organizations with wide-open Super Bowl windows … Over the past couple weeks on the Move The Sticks Podcast, Daniel Jeremiah and I have broken down the building blocks…

Seven Professional Sports Leagues and International Federations Hold Seventh Joint Session to Advance the Health and Safety of Sports

Seven Professional Sports Leagues and International Federations Hold Seventh Joint Session to Advance the Health and Safety of Sports

NEW YORK — Dec. 4, 2023 — Medical leaders representing the Australian Football League (AFL), Canadian Football League (CFL), International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), National Football League, National Hockey League (NHL), National Rugby League (NRL) and World Rugby (WR) gathered for the seventh International Collision Sport Group Meeting to discuss the latest innovations and best…

2023 Season Key Takeaways

At the end of every season, the NFL releases injury data as a part of the league’s commitment to sharing progress on its efforts to advance player health and safety. The data are compiled and analyzed by IQVIA; an independent, third-party company retained by the NFL and the NFLPA. Below are some insights from NFL…

FAQ: NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative

General Q: What is the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative? A: The National Football League (NFL), NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS), and Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS) are committed to increasing diversity in sports medicine. The NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative was developed to encourage medical students from diverse backgrounds to…

Building a digital athlete: Using AI to rewrite the playbook on NFL player safety

By Jennifer Langton, NFL senior vice president of health and safety innovation Just as National Football League (NFL) players train and practice to constantly improve, the NFL continually seeks new ways to make the game safer for its players, and more exciting for fans. A key element of this effort is development of the Digital Athlete,…