Safety David Bruton said Monday he’s retiring from the NFL after multiple concussions during his eight-year career. “After 8 years in the NFL, I am calling it a day in the league,” Bruton said in an Instagram post. “I want to thank everyone who helped me along the way. This decision did not come easy … Read more
The Carolina Panthers sacked general manager Dave Gettleman on Monday in a surprise move just nine days before training camp for the new season gets under way. The Panthers slumped from being Super Bowl finalists in 2015-2016 to finishing last in the NFC South last season with a 6-10 record. Gettleman, 66, had been the … Read more
The Indianapolis Colts announced Tuesday they planned to retire Peyton Manning’s No.18 jersey and unveil a statue of the legendary quarterback outside the team’s stadium in October. Manning, who retired from the National Football League after leading the Denver Broncos to an upset Super Bowl victory over the Carolina Panthers last year, spent 13 seasons … Read more
Carolina Panthers star quarterback Cam Newton, who led the NFL team into last year’s Super Bowl, underwent surgery Thursday to repair a partially torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder. The Panthers announced following the operation by surgeon Pat Connor that a rehabilitation plan under which Newton will not be cleared to throw a football … Read more
In an effort to crack down on dangerous blows to the head, the National Football League has approved a new rule whereby any player who commits ‘an egregious’ hit above the neck area would be automatically thrown out of the game. The owners of the NFL’s 32 teams voted on Tuesday to approve the rule … Read more
The National Football League is mulling a crackdown on foul play that would see ejections for players who aim hits at an opponent’s head, officials said Wednesday. NFL Executive Vice President for Football Operations Troy Vincent said on Twitter the league was studying the move as part of an effort to eradicate head shots. “The … Read more
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is to undergo surgery to repair a damaged rotator cuff but is expected to be fit for pre-season, the team said Tuesday. Panthers officials said Newton faced the operation to repair damage sustained during a game against the San Diego Chargers in week 14 of last season. The decision to … Read more
Amini Silatolu, an offensive guard of Tongan heritage, signed a one-year contract with the NFL’s Carolina Panthers on Friday, marking his second stint with the club. The 28-year-old blocker played for Carolina from 2012 into 2015, but he suffered a torn right knee ligament in October 2015 and missed the remainder of the Panthers’ season, … Read more
This year’s NFL season has been full of surprises. Favorites have lost games that in my opinion they had no business losing. Yes, I have a case of sour grapes…they affected my fantasy football rankings for the season. Overall the season has been great although it is disappointing that the Jaguars, Raiders, Jets and Bucs … Read more