Not even the Kansas City Chiefs, the NFL’s reigning Super Bowl champions, are without flaws. Here’s a look at what might sink 2020’s top contenders.
Author: Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY
Report: Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign 2018 first-round QB Josh Rosen to practice squad
Josh Rosen, the No. 10 selection in the 2018 draft, played for 7 different offensive coordinators since 2015. He’s reuniting with one in Tampa Bay.
ESPN survey: Several Power 5 conference schools conceal COVID-19 data, protocols in athletic programs
According to a survey conducted by ESPN, nearly half of the programs in Power 5 conferences declined to provide athlete COVID-19 testing data.
Clippers’ Marcus Morris denies intentionally stepping on Mavericks’ Luka Doncic’s ankle, won’t apologize
Clippers forward Marcus Morris denied intentionally stepping on the injured ankle of Mavericks guard Luka Doncic and said he would not apologize.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wants team to kneel before anthem, not during
Similar to what the Dallas Cowboys did before a 2017 game, owner Jerry Jones wants players to stand for the anthem if they kneel before it’s played.
NFL to investigate rash of positive COVID-19 test results all linked to New Jersey lab
Only four players were on NFL’s reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday morning, but league will investigate spate of positive results from a New Jersey lab.
‘If he could do it, I can do it’: How the NHL’s first Black team announcer inspires the next generation
On August 7, the Seattle Kraken made Everett Fitzhugh the NHL’s first Black team announcer. Already, he’s inspiring a new wave of young, diverse fans.
Washington QB Alex Smith explains why he came back from leg injury: ‘I’m going to be better off’
Washington quarterback Alex Smith had 17 surgeries to repair a compound fracture in his leg that became infected. Now he explains why he came back.
Kansas City Chiefs WR Sammy Watkins on accepting pay cut: ‘It was very important to stay here’
After Sammy Watkins took a pay cut in April, the Chiefs used the extra cap space to sign QB Patrick Mahomes and DT Chris Jones to long-term deals.
NFL, NFL Referees Association agree to COVID-19 protocols; refs can opt out by Aug. 13
After weeks of negotiating, the NFL and the NFL Referees Association agreed to terms on COVID-19 health and safety protocols for the 2020 season.