The New York Jets and New York Giants announced Monday in conjunction with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy that fans won't be permitted at MetLife Stadium until further notice due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The San Francisco 49ers and disgruntled running back Raheem Mostert spoke recently to clear the air after Mostert requested a trade earlier in July, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.Mostert's agent, Brett Tessler, publicly called for his client to be traded after "months of unproductive talks" regarding a new contract extension. When asked Monday if the situation could be resolved, Tessler told Rapoport, "Hopefully, that'll be the case."Despite starting just one game for the 49ers in 2019, Mostert registered a team-high 772 rushing yards and eight touchdowns.Mostert then had his coming-out party during the playoffs, racking up 220 yards and four scores in the NFC title game win against the Green Bay Packers.The 49ers have a strong running back room that also includes Tevin Coleman, Jeff Wilson Jr., and Jerick McKinnon.Mostert wants a salary bump that would bring his pay in line with Coleman, who will make $4.55 million this season. Mostert has a salary of $2.575 million.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Washington hired Terry Bateman as its new executive vice president and chief marketing officer, the team announced Monday.Bateman will assume the role immediately and lead the charge on the name and logo change alongside team owner Dan Snyder. He will also manage the franchise's marketing activities, sponsor relations, media operations, and overall business strategy."Terry Bateman is a man I trust and have worked with for many years," Snyder said. "I can't think of a better individual to help spearhead this organization's marketing efforts into this new era."Bateman rejoins Washington's group of executives after working as the team's chief marketing officer in 2006. He also has long-standing ties to Snyder, having worked as president of Snyder Communications' marketing services division from 1994-97, according to John Keim of ESPN."I am very excited to be joining the organization at such a critical moment in history," Bateman said. "I want to thank Dan for giving me the opportunity to come back and provide my perspective and expertise while we work to develop a new era for this proud franchise."Washington retired its name and logo last week after facing pressure from major sponsors, investment firms, and shareholders. Though no timetable was announced, replacements are expected to be decided before the 2020 season begins.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Las Vegas Raiders are set to play at the new Allegiant Stadium for the first time in 2020, but with the COVID-19 crisis escalating in the U.S., owner Mark Davis is leaning toward keeping his $1.9-billion home closed to fans."No one fan is more important to me than another, no matter if they paid for a $75,000 PSL or a $500 PSL," Davis told ESPN's Paul Gutierrez on Sunday. "They're all Raider fans to me. My mindset today is no fans (should attend games)."I don't even know if it's safe to play. 'Uncertainty' is the word."Davis insisted that if no fans can attend games, he won't either. He added the Raiders could push back much of the planned celebrations for their first season in Las Vegas to 2021."We want our inaugural season to be something special," Davis said. "I don't even know if we'll light the (Al Davis) torch. These are all potentials and respecting all."With training camps starting as soon as Monday, Davis believes the league has three options for the season:

The latest edition of the popular Madden video game series is on the horizon, and EA Sports recently released the ratings for every player in the NFL.Perhaps due to the lack of actual sports to discuss, fans and players around the league are seemingly even less happy with the ratings than usual.Here are 10 players who were rated too generously or too harshly:Rated too lowKyler Murray - 77 overall (QB21) Otto Greule Jr / Getty Images Sport / GettyQuarterbacks were seemingly graded on one of the harshest curves. Just five landed in the 90s, and only another three were rated between 86 and 89 overall. This has created an overstuffed "middle class" of 13 starters rated between 77 and 84 overall, and Murray finds himself tied at the bottom of that group. The Arizona Cardinals quarterback's rating is so off he thought it was a joke. Murray - who finished 15th in QBR as a rookie and now has one of the NFL's best receivers at his disposal in DeAndre Hopkins - looks primed to be the next second-year quarterback sensation, and could quickly make his rating in the 70s look foolish.T.J. Watt - 86 overall (OLB7)The younger Watt brother has seemingly been a victim of Madden's insistence of separating pass-rushers into outside linebackers and defensive ends instead of simply evaluating them all under the EDGE label. Watt has racked up the fifth-most sacks (34.5) since entering the league in 2017, and last season, he was a Defensive Player of the Year candidate after producing 14.5 sacks and eight forced fumbles. Watt deserves to be closer to the likes of Cameron Jordan (96 overall) and Chandler Jones (95 overall) than he does Dee Ford and Justin Houston (both 85 overall).DK Metcalf - 79 overall (WR54) Mitchell Leff / Getty Images Sport / GettyAnother sophomore Madden apparently wants to see more from is Metcalf, who had 900 yards and seven touchdowns as a rookie and often made defenders look like children with his rare combination of speed, size, and strength. The Seattle Seahawks youngster's total receiving yards ranked 28th among wide receivers and his 15.5 yards per catch ranked 13th. So how can Metcalf be rated behind 53 other wideouts and tied with the likes of Dede Westbrook, Devin Funchess, and Mohamed Sanu? Moreover, Terry McLaurin - who had 19 more yards than Metcalf as a rookie - is rated 82 overall, while Marquise Brown - who produced 584 yards in his first year - earned an 80 rating.Deshaun Watson - 86 overall (QB8)If you asked a room of NFL fans who the three best quarterbacks under 25 are, we'd bet the vast majority would say Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Watson. In fact, a lot of people would likely have the same answer regardless of age. Mahomes and Jackson, of course, are MVP winners, and the Kansas City Chiefs star has a Super Bowl title. But while Watson doesn't yet have the accolades, he's proven himself to be an elite talent through three seasons. The Houston Texans quarterback finds himself lagging far behind Mahomes (99 overall) and Jackson (94 overall). It appears that nostalgia for the old guard remains powerful, as Watson also trails Drew Brees (93 overall), Tom Brady (90 overall), Aaron Rodgers (89 overall), and Matt Ryan (87 overall).Darius Leonard - 85 overall (OLB8) Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyIn 2018, Leonard didn't make the Pro Bowl despite winning Defensive Rookie of the Year and leading the NFL in tackles. This was in large part because the NFL didn't distinguish between off-ball outside linebackers and pass-rushing outside linebackers, meaning Leonard had to compete for votes with edge rushers. A similar issue happens with Madden ratings. Despite having a similar role as top-rated middle linebackers Bobby Wagner (98 overall) and Lavonte David (90 overall), the Indianapolis Colts standout is instead in a positional group led by Khalil Mack (97 overall) and Von Miller (97 overall). While not yet on the level of Wagner, Leonard earned All-Pro honors in each of his first two seasons and is more than just a tackling machine, having racked up seven interceptions and 12 sacks in his short career.Rated too highJ.J. Watt - 98 overall (DE2)It appears Madden gave Watt the equivalent of a lifetime achievement award with his 98 overall rating, which tied him with five other players for the second-highest mark. When the Houston Texans star is healthy, few can match his impact on the defensive side of the ball. But Watt has only played in 16 games once over the last four seasons. In fairness, he was almost as good in 2018 as he was during his three Defensive Player of the Year campaigns, but at 31 years old, Watt's best days are certainly behind him. He's easily closer to the pack than he is to Aaron Donald (99 overall), and certainly not deserving of being 12 points higher than his younger brother, T.J., who is on the cusp of his prime.Christian McCaffrey - 99 overall (RB1) Justin Casterline / Getty Images Sport / GettyMcCaffrey is coming off an outstanding campaign in which he became just the third player in NFL history to produce 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards. He absolutely deserves his place among the highest-rated players. Our issue with McCaffrey being part of the five-man 99 rating club is mostly due to the large gap it creates between the Carolina Panthers star and other elite running backs. Derrick Henry (93 overall) is the closest to McCaffrey, and only five other backs - Ezekiel Elliott (92 overall), Nick Chubb (92 overall), Saquon Barkley (91 overall), Dalvin Cook (91 overall), and Aaron Jones (90 overall) - were rated 90 or above. McCaffrey has a strong case to be the best running back in the league, but it's far more of an argument than Madden's ratings suggest.Amari Cooper - 93 overall (WR6)With so much talent at receiver around the league, 20 wideouts could arguably claim to be in the top 10. While Cooper is certainly one of them, the Dallas Cowboys star - who has never exceeded 1,200 yards or 85 catches - doesn't deserve to be rated above more productive receivers like Mike Evans (92 overall) and Chris Godwin (88 overakll). While many believe Odell Beckham Jr. (91 overall) is no longer at his best, he and Cooper still had around the same production in 2019. It seems like Cooper may have gotten a boost for the star on the side of his helmet.Rob Gronkowski - 95 overall (TE3) Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyGronkowski is a future Hall of Famer and widely acknowledged as one of the greatest tight ends of all time, if not the greatest. But Gronkowski - who retired for the 2019 campaign after years of injury struggles before returning to join Tom Brady with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers - hasn't been that guy for a few seasons. While it might be fair to argue he deserves to be the third tight end behind George Kittle (98 overall) and Travis Kelce (97 overall) based on talent alone, Gronkowski definitely isn't deserving of his overall rating, as well as a place among the 25 highest-rated players.Kyle Van Noy - 86 overall (OLB6)Van Noy is a solid linebacker who thrived with the Patriots under defensive genius Bill Belichick. The Miami Dolphins rewarded the veteran by inking him to a four-year, $51-million deal this past free agency. But it seems like his recent windfall, as well as being part of a recent Super Bowl-winning defense, has inflated Van Noy's reputation beyond his talent level. In 2019, Van Noy had a career-high 6.5 sacks but only produced 56 total tackles with zero interceptions. Marshon Lattimore, T.J. Watt, Deion Jones, Denzel Ward, and Arik Armstead are among the defensive players who were rated the same as Van Noy but deserved to be higher.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence was among the NFL players to call out the league in a coordinated social media campaign for failing to form a safe return plan for training camp.The NFL and the NFLPA not reaching an agreement on health and safety protocols to combat the COVID-19 pandemic particularly affects Lawrence, as his wife, Sasha, is pregnant and due in October.While Lawrence wants to play, he's prioritizing the well-being of his family."I'm taking it one time at a time, talking with my team and trying to figure out as many details as possible before I make a decision and have it set in stone," Lawrence told ESPN's Todd Archer. "Shoot, I love to ride with my brothers and play the game of football. When I have to take that away from myself, it's hard and I don't want to make a decision like that."But I also have to make sure I'm taking care of my family. Family is No. 1. After the game of football is done, that's the only thing I have to depend on, so I've got to take care of them."Training camps around the league are set to begin as early as Monday.Players opting out is a key issue the league and union are attempting to navigate. If Lawrence doesn't report to training camp, he could be required to pay back some of his $25-million signing bonus from the five-year, $105-million contract he signed last year."It's those type of thing that make you think, 'Man, are we some pawns? Is my life just a game,'" Lawrence said. "I know I ain't got forever to play, but at the end of the day, come on, you're just going to toss me around because you've got dollar signs in your face?"Lawrence is a key piece of Dallas' defense, and he's racked up 30 sacks while forcing five fumbles over the last three seasons.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

In what turned out to be a late surprise, the Tennessee Titans and star running back Derrick Henry agreed to a new deal right at Wednesday's deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign long-term contracts.It's a deal that makes sense for both sides, considering the uncertainties of the coronavirus pandemic. But the details indicate yet again how devalued the running back position has become in today's NFL.Henry's entering his fifth NFL season. He was slated to earn $10.28 million on the franchise tag. He signed on for maximums of four years and $50 million. But NFL contracts aren't always what they seem, and Henry's is a terrific example: He's getting $25.5 million fully guaranteed. In this situation, that's the number that matters.Henry was last year's rushing champion with 1,540 yards. He also led the league in carries (303) and rushing touchdowns (16) in addition to averaging 148.7 yards per game in the Titans' three-game playoff run, which ended in the AFC Championship Game. But Henry's deal ranks just fourth among running backs in terms of total value, fifth in average annual value, seventh in total guarantees, and sixth in fully guaranteed money. There are multiple reasons for this.First, there's the overarching impact of the pandemic, which has created a great deal of economic uncertainty for the league and complicated the ability of teams to plan financially for the future. In fact, including Henry's deal, teams have done fewer than 10 extensions with their own players since March 23.One of those players was another running back: Christian McCaffrey of the Carolina Panthers, who got maxes of four years and $64.1 million, with $30.1 million fully guaranteed. But there are major differences between McCaffrey's and Henry's situations.McCaffrey was a 2017 first-round pick with two years remaining on his rookie deal, including his fifth-year option; Henry was taken in the 2016 second round, and his rookie deal already expired. McCaffery also doubles as a pass-catching specialist whose 116 receptions ranked second in the NFL last season. Since he entered the league, in fact, McCaffrey has 60 more catches than any other running back and more than 400 yards more from scrimmage than any other player. Henry, despite being an exceptional ball carrier, has never caught more than 18 passes in a season. As a result, he was on the field for just 59% of the Titans' offensive snaps a year ago. McCaffrey, meanwhile, played 93% of Carolina's snaps.The franchise tag limited Henry's bargaining power by tying him to the Titans, though based on recent trends, it's not clear what kind of market might have awaited him had he been able to hit free agency. His $10.28-million tag figure - though fully guaranteed - was also established according to a formula that's set according to his position. Which, for running backs, has been on the decline: According to Over The Cap, only three running backs - McCaffrey, Ezekiel Elliott, and Todd Gurley - have inked deals with more AAV at the time of signing than the $14 million Adrian Peterson got from the Minnesota Vikings way back in 2011. In other words, even though the salary cap has risen 65% since 2011, it still took seven years for any back to surpass the AAV threshold set by Peterson. And the three who did it were all re-signed by the team that drafted them.McCaffrey is a shining example of the kind of value a multi-purpose player brings to a team in this era of positionless–like players. His compensation, however, is constrained by the soft collusion of the NFL's position-based pay system. Le'Veon Bell - another running back with the skill set and production of a quality wide receiver - attempted to take on this system two years ago by sitting out an entire season. It didn't work out for him.The devaluation of NFL running backs is caused by several factors:

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban called for Dan Snyder of the NFL's Washington team to hold himself accountable after 15 former female employees said they were sexually harassed and/or verbally abused during their time with the club."If you know Dan Snyder, if you're involved with the Redskins, if you connect to them, tell Dan and tell his senior management you've got to just recognize what you did right and what you did wrong," he said on SiriusXM's "Ask Me Anything with Mark Cuban" on Thursday. "You have to accept the mistakes you made. That's painful. I made a lot of mistakes. And that's the only way this is going to get resolved."A report was published in February 2018 that revealed a toxic workplace culture within the Mavericks organization. More than a dozen current and former employees stepped forward to discuss disturbing incidents involving high-level team members, including sexual harassment and domestic violence.Former CEO and president Terdema Ussery left the Mavs in 2015 but received complaints from multiple female employees about his behavior dating back to the 1990s.Cuban says he was brought to tears when he initially learned about the allegations against his club. The 61-year-old has since publicly apologized and contributed $10 million to various women's advocacy groups.The NBA launched an investigation into the allegations, and while Cuban wasn't cited in any of the incidents, the league found he didn't pay enough attention to the business culture within the organization.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Get ready for your season with theScore's 2020 Fantasy Football Draft Kit and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.In an effort to save you the frustration that comes with a disappointing fantasy pick, here are this year's top bust candidates.Average draft position data courtesy of Fanball, since best-ball ADP tends to be ahead of the curve at this point in the year. It's based on 12-team leagues with PPR scoring.More in this series

Get ready for your season with theScore's 2020 Fantasy Football Draft Kit and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.Considering the amount of in-depth NFL coverage available, a true fantasy sleeper can be difficult to find. But in this exercise, we aim to identify players who should be available later in drafts, yet could still emerge as significant assets.Average draft position data courtesy of Fanball, since best-ball ADP tends to be ahead of the curve at this point in the year. It's based on 12-team leagues with PPR scoring.More in this series

Electronic Arts will remove the Washington Redskins team name and logo from Madden NFL 21 before the game's Aug. 25 release, the company confirmed to ESPN's Jacob Wolf."We are pleased to see Washington's decision to change their team name and visual identity," an EA spokesperson said in a statement. "We are quickly working to update Madden NFL 21 to feature a generic Washington team while we await word on the updated team name and logo design."Hard copies of the game already in production will include the name and logo, but they will be removed once users connect the game to the internet.The Washington franchise announced Monday it will retire the Redskins name and logo.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Washington owner Dan Snyder vowed to establish a new culture after 15 former female employees detailed the toxic setting they worked in while employed by the team."The behavior described in (Thursday's) Washington Post article has no place in our franchise or society," Snyder said in a statement."This story has strengthened my commitment to setting a new culture and standard for our team, a process that began with the hiring of coach (Ron) Rivera earlier this year."Snyder and his wife Tanya Snyder reportedly issued an apology to employees in a franchise-wide email Friday:

Washington owner Dan Snyder won't be forced to sell the franchise after 15 women who previously worked for Washington accused executives of sexual harassment and/or verbal abuse in an explosive report published earlier this week, according to Mark Maske of The Washington Post.Though the club and certain individuals are likely to face discipline, including fines, the NFL reportedly isn't expected to take formal steps to push Snyder to put his team on the market.Under league bylaws, the NFL and its owners can force a sale if an owner is found to have engaged in conduct detrimental to the welfare of the league.Jerry Richardson put the Carolina Panthers up for sale in 2017 after allegations of workplace misconduct. Richardson was directly accused of inappropriate behavior, while Snyder hasn't been.The NFL called the report of misconduct within Synder's franchise "disturbing" and said it will "take action based on the findings." Washington hired a law firm to review the organization before the report was published, and Snyder later pledged to oversee an organizational culture change."The behavior described in (Thursday's) Washington Post article has no place in our franchise or society," he said. "This story has strengthened my commitment to setting a new culture and standard for our team, a process that began with the hiring of coach (Ron) Rivera earlier this year."Snyder was already facing intense scrutiny prior to the publication of the report due to his long-awaited decision to retire the controversial Redskins name.Snyder took ownership of Washington in 1999. He has long been one of the most loathed owners in North American professional sports, and the team has made the playoffs just four times under his watch.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

A prosecutor has dropped a felony charge against Houston Texans receiver Kenny Stills and others who gathered outside the home of Kentucky's attorney general to demand action against the police officers involved in the death of Breonna Taylor, Dylan Lovan of The Associated Press reports.Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell said Louisville Police had probable cause for issuing a felony charge of intimidating a participant in a legal process to 87 protesters Tuesday. Police said some in attendance threatened to burn down the attorney general's house."In the interest of justice and the promotion of the free exchange of ideas, we will dismiss that charge," O'Connell said.Stills was arrested at the protest and reportedly released Wednesday morning.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Warning: Story contains coarse languageD.J. Swearinger shared a heated conversation Jay Gruden initiated when the safety played for the former Washington head coach in 2018, adding to the culture questions the franchise is facing.Swearinger published a screenshot of the messages one day after a lengthy report from The Washington Post detailed sexual and verbal harassment allegations against the team.

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons is among an unusually high number of NFL players set to play on the franchise tag this season.With the COVID-19 pandemic clouding the league's future finances, 12 of the 14 players slapped with the tag in March failed to get long-term extensions. However, Simmons said Friday on NFL Network that Denver could've figured out how to pay him but instead chose to let him play on the one-year, $11.44-million tag."If the Broncos wanted to get a deal done, they would've," he said, according to NFL.com's Kevin Patra. "And so the reality is another year on the franchise tag is like a contract year all over again. Year 2 in (head coach) Vic's (Fangio) system with all the weapons that we have, I'm more than confident in myself and what I can do."Moving forward, we'll just have to see. It's a business decision on both ends. Whatever's in my best interest and my family's best interest is always what I'm going to do."Simmons put together a breakout 2019 campaign, earning second-team All-Pro honors after racking up four interceptions, 15 pass defenses, and 93 total tackles.The Broncos standout will be the seventh-best-paid safety in the league in 2020 in terms of annual salary. With a strong supporting cast, Simmons could potentially push for the top spot if he replicates last season's performance."I can't say enough good things about our defense," he said. "You talk about a motivated defense at that. Guys willing to prove themselves. ... I'm excited. The season can't get here fast enough. We just need to get back to some football."Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green signed his franchise tag, which will pay him $18.2 million in 2020, the team announced Friday.By inking the tender, Green is obligated to join his teammates for the beginning of training camp and participate in all mandatory activities. He'll be on track to hit free agency in 2021, but Green told Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com that he plans to play another four years and hopes to retire in Cincinnati. He'll turn 32 at the end of July."A.J. is one of the best receivers in the NFL," said Bengals head coach Zac Taylor. "He's an important part of our plans, and we're thrilled to have him in the fold from Day 1. We're looking forward to the impact of his talent and leadership on our offense this season."Green received the franchise tag March 16 after missing the entire 2019 season with an ankle injury. He expressed interest in signing a multi-year contract before the Wednesday deadline, but a deal didn't materialize.One of the most durable receivers in the league over his first five seasons, Green has been ravaged by injuries in more recent times. Since 2016, he's played more than 10 games only once.From 2011-17, Green posted six 1,000-yard campaigns and was hailed universally as one of the top receivers in the game. He fell shy of the 1,000-yard mark in 2016 but had 964 yards in only 10 games.With the veteran's return cemented, the Bengals project to have Green, Tyler Boyd, and rookie Tee Higgins atop the depth chart at the position.Cincinnati is looking to rebound from a brutal season in which the Bengals won just two games in Taylor's debut as head coach.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Get ready for your season with theScore's 2020 Fantasy Football Draft Kit and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.Welcome to theScore Fantasy Football Podcast, hosted by Justin Boone.Find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, and Anchor.In this episode, Ryan McDowell of Dynasty League Football joins Boone to discuss the latest news and their favorite buy-low targets for dynasty leagues.

Fifteen former female employees of the Washington Redskins say they were sexually harassed and/or verbally abused during their time working for the team, Will Hobson and Liz Clarke of The Washington Post report.The allegations run from 2006 to 2019, spanning much of Dan Snyder's tenure as team owner."It was the most miserable experience of my life," Emily Applegate said, who worked for the team as a marketing coordinator in 2014 before she left in 2015. "And we all tolerated it, because we knew if we complained - and they reminded us of this - there were 1,000 people out there who would take our job in a heartbeat."The female employees say they were directed to wear revealing clothing and flirt with clients for business deals and that many were subjected to unwelcome sexual advances and comments.Though Snyder and former president Bruce Allen were not accused of inappropriate behavior, some of the women believe the two knew of such behavior within their ranks."I would assume Bruce knew, because he sat 30 feet away from me ... and saw me sobbing at my desk several times every week," Applegate said.Three Redskins employees abruptly left the team over the past week as The Post presented its findings to the club. Radio broadcaster Larry Michael - considered the "voice of the Redskins" - left the team and retired Wednesday, while director of pro personnel Alex Santos and assistant director of pro personnel Richard Mann II were fired.Rhiannon Walker, a Redskins reporter for The Athletic, and Nora Princiotti, who reported on the team for the Washington Times, said they received unwanted advances from Santos. Walker said Santos approached her at an Indianapolis restaurant during the 2019 combine and asked if she would date him. She said he also pinched her hip."It felt like pretty much the worst thing in the world," Walker said. "He didn't care. He thought it was funny."Princiotti said Santos commented on her body and wardrobe on multiple occasions."He told me I had a great ass for a little white girl. The general sentiment was that I should wear less clothing," Princiotti said.Applegate and others said the Redskins human resources department was understaffed, with one full-time staffer responsible for more than 220 employees."With such a toxic, mood-driven environment, and the owner behaving like he does, how could anyone think these women would go to HR?" said Julia Payne, who worked as the team's vice president of communications for a brief period in 2003.Current Redskins head coach Ron Rivera said he's working to change the culture throughout the franchise."Biggest thing is we have to move forward from this and make sure everybody understands we have policies that we will follow and that we have an open door policy with no retribution," Rivera said, according to ESPN's John Keim."Plus my daughter works for the team and I sure as hell am not going to allow any of this!"Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

With NFL training camp getting underway in late July, theScore is examining the biggest storylines in every division across the league.AFC (July 14-17)

With NFL training camps getting underway in late July, theScore is examining the biggest storylines in every division.AFC (July 14-17)

With NFL training camps getting underway in late July, theScore is examining the biggest storylines in every division across the league.AFC (July 14-17)

In its latest proposal to the NFLPA, the NFL removed the option for 35% of player salaries to be held in escrow and replaced it with a $40-million reduction in team salary caps and benefits for the 2020 season, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports.The players' association, which is against the escrow proposal, also opposes such a hit to the 2020 cap and instead wants to spread the hit over multiple seasons, Pelissero adds.If the two sides fail to reach a deal, the 2020 shortfall would be accounted for in 2021 and would result in a $50-to-$70-million drop in the salary cap per team, Pelissero reports.The NFL and NFLPA have been embroiled in talks all week concerning health and safety protocols for a 2020 season that will be impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.The league is also proposing that any player can opt out of the season with written notice by Aug. 1.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Kansas City Chiefs have told their players that training camp is a go, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports.Rookies and quarterbacks will report for COVID-19 testing Monday, Pelissero adds.Most teams are scheduled to open training camp on July 28, but the NFL and the National Football League Players Association have yet to reach an agreement on health and safety protocols as well as testing amid the coronavirus pandemic.Teams have the right to tell players to report to camp under the new collective bargaining agreement.The defending champion Chiefs will play in the first game of the 2020 season when they host the Houston Texans on Sept. 10. The Texans have also received the go-ahead to bring rookies into the building for COVID-19 testing starting Monday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Players still have a lot of unanswered questions about COVID-19 protocols and guidelines as talks between the NFL and NFLPA continue with training camps fast approaching, Houston Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt said Thursday."In the interest of having everyone on the same page in terms of what we know and don't know at this time, here are a few things I've learned being on four NFLPA calls in the last two weeks with hundreds of other players," Watt tweeted.He then listed several points:

Washington has hired attorney Beth Wilkinson to review the organization's protocols, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Wilkinson is expected to perform a thorough examination of the franchise's culture. She represented the NFL in a lawsuit against the league's Sunday Ticket Package, as well as the NCAA and Major League Baseball in class-action suits.Washington's minority shareholders also hired investment bank Moag & Company to inspect possible buyers and sell their stake in the franchise, Schefter reports.The Washington Post is preparing to release a story about the NFL organization's culture, according to ESPN. Team officials are frustrated by the online speculation regarding such a report, sources told Schefter."There is much more going on at Redskins Park than a name change," Scott Abraham of ABC 7 News reports.Washington retired its controversial name after sponsors threatened to cut ties with the organization if it didn't make a change. The franchise's new name is reportedly expected to be announced at some point before the 2020 regular season.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL Players Association announced Thursday that 72 players are known to have tested positive for COVID-19 as of July 10.It didn't specify how many players were tested, but the league-wide player total would be around 2,800 if all 32 teams maxed out their 90-man rosters, meaning 72 positive tests would equate to around 2.5% of the NFL's workforce.The union also released a heat map of COVID-19 cases in relation to the locations of NFL franchises:

Ezekiel Elliott is tired of the disrespect.In a series of tweets Thursday, the Dallas Cowboys' star running back called out the media for failing to properly recognize his talents:

Dak Prescott will have to wait until at least after the 2020 season to get his first big-money extension, but the quarterback isn't concerned about failing to secure a long-term deal with the Dallas Cowboys."I'm a Cowboy and couldn't be happier," Prescott told Jori Epstein of USA TODAY Sports on Wednesday. "I look forward to working along coach (Mike) McCarthy, the staff, and my teammates to be the best team we can be in pursuit to our goal of a Super Bowl."Prescott will play the upcoming season on the $31.4-million franchise tag after months of negotiations.Just prior to Wednesday's deadline to sign franchise-tagged players, Prescott was involved in a last-minute push to ink a contract worth $33 million to $35 million annually with $110 million guaranteed, a source told Jane Slater of NFL Network. However, the two parties ultimately couldn't agree to terms.Patrick Mahomes is the highest-paid player in the NFL at $45 million per season, while Russell Wilson is second at $35 million.Prescott has arguably been one of the NFL's most underpaid players while on his rookie contract. As a former fourth-round pick, he's made around $4 million over his first four seasons, far below the rate for a starting-caliber quarterback.Though Prescott holds no ill-will toward Dallas over the inability to agree to a long-term deal, his brother sent waves Wednesday by calling out the team on social media.The 26-year-old was second in the league last year with 4,902 passing yards and 30 touchdowns against 11 interceptions last season.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It's almost go time for the NFL. The coronavirus pandemic is still raging, but training camps remain scheduled to begin for more than 2,000 players in less than two weeks. It's safe to say the league and union still have a lot to iron out - and quickly.There are plenty of health and safety aspects to consider, but there is also a strong probability of decreased revenues, which will affect what players and team employees stand to earn.Let's take a look at the most consequential considerations.Testing frequencyThe league and NFLPA agreed upon a 42-page protocol for training camp and the preseason. It outlines procedures for education, facility use, travel, treatment response, the media, and enforcement. There are all sorts of mandates, from social distancing to mask-wearing to breakdowns of team personnel into tiers of access to isolation procedures and contact tracing. It's a detailed document. But what it doesn't cover is testing frequency - and this is significant.Unlike the NBA and NHL, the NFL will not require players to remain in a bubble, though players do have the option of staying at a hotel on the team's dime during camp. The logistics of a bubble would be challenging, and teams would face varying degrees of risk depending on the infection rates of the communities they'd be housed in. But not being confined to a bubble nonetheless increases the risk of exposure and spread. Frequent testing boosts the probability of identifying positive cases and isolating those infected.The NFLPA told players during a conference call in June that they could be tested every three days, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Subsequent reports indicate the union would prefer daily tests. This would seem to be the soundest strategy for ensuring player safety, but there are also ethical considerations, which will be discussed shortly.Preseason games, camp scheduleNo one enjoys preseason games except coaches and fringe players hoping to make regular-season rosters. But the status of preseason contests as glorified dress rehearsals has come into sharper focus this summer. The league has already axed the Hall of Fame Game and two weeks of preseason games, but it would still like to play the other two weeks - ostensibly to evaluate players, but also to test its game-day protocols. These contests also generate revenue - they're included in season-ticket packages at the same price as regular-season games. And less revenue for the owners could impact the 2021 salary cap. Icon Sportswire / Getty ImagesStill, there's a pandemic happening, and the players are prioritizing safety since they're most at-risk. The NFLPA's board of player representatives voted unanimously against any preseason games."Every decision this year that prioritizes normalcy over innovation, custom over science, or even football over health, significantly reduces our chances of completing the full season," union president JC Tretter of the Cleveland Browns explained in a post on the NFLPA's website. "We don't want to merely return to work and have the season shut down before we even get started."Remember, too, that players haven't been on the field all offseason. Tretter noted the extended off-field break that coincided with the 2011 lockout resulted in a spike in injuries after players returned. As a result, a joint committee of NFL and NFLPA doctors, trainers, and strength coaches has recommended a 48-day training-camp schedule. The league has so far refused.San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman, a union vice president, reiterated the players' stance after a meeting with the league Monday:

With NFL training camps getting underway in late July, theScore is examining the biggest storylines in every division across the league.AFC (July 14-17)

The Tennessee Titans and running back Derrick Henry agreed to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced Wednesday.Henry's new deal is for four years and $50 million with $25.5 million guaranteed, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Teams were given until Wednesday to sign multi-year deals with franchise-tagged players. It was reported Tuesday that Henry was unlikely to ink a new contract before the deadline.Henry signed his $10.2-million tag in April, but both parties continued to negotiate and closed the agreement minutes before the deadline, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.His new contract ranks fifth in the NFL among running backs in average annual salary at $12.5 million, according to Spotrac. Houston Texans running back David Johnson is just ahead at $13 million per year.Henry made his first career Pro Bowl last season after leading the NFL in carries, rushing yards, and rushing touchdowns. The 26-year-old was a vital piece of Tennessee's run to the AFC Championship Game, racking up 446 yards and two touchdowns in three playoff contests.In 31 regular-season games since 2018, Henry amassed 2,599 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns, ranking second in the NFL in both categories. Just four running backs posted 500-plus carries over the last two seasons, and Henry is the only one to average at least 5 yards per attempt.The 2015 Heisman Trophy winner was drafted in the second round in 2016 out of Alabama.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett put pen to paper on a new contract Wednesday, one that will reportedly pay him $125 million over five years.

The NFL's deadline for teams to extend franchise-tagged players came and went Wednesday, with most veterans set to play under the one-year tender before hitting the open market next offseason.The COVID-19 pandemic clearly impacted clubs' abilities to hammer out a multi-year pact. Of the 14 players slapped with the tag in March, 12 didn't reach a deal. Derrick Henry and Chris Jones were the only parties to ink agreements, signing with the Tennessee Titans and Kansas City Chiefs, respectively.Most notably, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott didn't sign long term. The two sides reportedly haven't been in contact since Dallas' final offer that would have paid Prescott $33-35 million annually, meaning he'll earn $31.4 million in 2020.Yannick Ngakoue is the only player yet to sign his franchise tag, as the star pass-rusher is angling for a trade away from the Jacksonville Jaguars. A holdout could be coming if Ngakoue doesn't get his wish.Here are a few other key players who didn't sign and will hit free agency in 2021. These veterans can't be extended during the season.Shaq Barrett: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers pass-rusher will earn $15.83 million under the tag after leading the league with 19.5 sacks. However, he did file a grievance to be compensated as a defensive end (at $17.8 million).A.J. Green: The All-Pro receiver didn't play a snap last season after tearing multiple ankle ligaments in practice. Green, who will be paid $17.87 million in 2020, will play a vital role as first overall pick Joe Burrow adjusts to the pros.Bud Dupree: Similar to Barrett, Dupree filed a grievance to be tagged as a defensive end. If he loses, the former first-round pick will earn $15.83 million after setting a career high with 11.5 sacks in 2019.Leonard Williams: The New York Giants acquired Williams from the New York Jets last October in exchange for third- and fifth-round picks. The former sixth overall selection failed to make a big splash with his new club, but the Giants view him as a talented defender, and they surely want to get a return after investing in him through the trade. Williams will make $16.13 million this year.Anthony Harris: The Minnesota Vikings and Giants reportedly discussed a trade involving the breakout safety after he was tagged, but Harris' club valued him too much. He'll instead make $11.44 million.The remaining franchise-tagged players - Justin Simmons, Joe Thuney, Hunter Henry, Brandon Scherff, and Matt Judon - signed their tag with little resistance and will play out the one-year tender.Finally, the Arizona Cardinals placed the transition tag on running back Kenyan Drake, but his deadline to ink a deal is July 22, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. However, Arizona will still maintain exclusive negotiating rights after Week 10.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

As the NFL and NFLPA continue to discuss coronavirus protocols and guidelines for the 2020 season, the NFL's classification of COVID-19 is an issue.The league's proposal would consider COVID-19 a "non-football injury," which is an obstacle to an agreement, a source told Dan Graziano of ESPN.The players' association is reportedly against that proposal, as teams aren't required to pay athletes placed on the non-football injury list.Classifying COVID-19 as a non-football injury isn't the only point of disagreement between the two sides.Players instantly rejected a reported NFL proposal that 35% of player salaries be held in escrow to help manage costs in case revenue is affected by the pandemic. They're also opposed to the reported plan to trim this year's preseason from four to two games, as the NFLPA wants to eliminate the 2020 preseason.The NFLPA has reportedly also asked the league for daily COVID-19 testing, compensation for players who opt out of the season for coronavirus-related reasons, and a flat salary cap in 2021.The mandatory use of coronavirus-related face shields is reportedly another contentious issue, as players would prefer to voluntarily test them in training camp and offer feedback.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills is among 87 people facing felony charges after being arrested at a protest for Breonna Taylor in Louisville on Tuesday, according to court records accessed by Lucas Aulbach of Louisville Courier Journal.Police took Stills into custody after he and other protesters marched to the home of Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron to demand action against the officers involved in Taylor's death, Aulbach adds.Stills was released from jail Wednesday morning, according to Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.The 28-year-old was charged with intimidating a participant in the legal process, a felony, as well as misdemeanor disorderly conduct and criminal trespassing.Stills' agent Ryan Williams criticized the arrest:

Yannick Ngakoue remains intent on leaving the Jacksonville Jaguars, as the franchise-tagged defensive end has had contract discussions with other teams and is open to playing on the one-year tender elsewhere, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.The COVID-19 pandemic has made it challenging to work out a multi-year extension, but failing to reach an agreement apparently wouldn't impact a potential trade. Instead, Schefter reports, the major holdup is Jacksonville's unwillingness to deal the young pass-rusher.Ngakoue hasn't backed off his trade request and reportedly doesn't plan to sign his franchise tag in the immediate future.The 25-year-old held out at the beginning of camp in 2019 before putting his contract demands on hold and reporting to the club. This year, the former third-round pick may avoid signing the tender until well into the summer, as he remains uninterested in negotiating a new deal with Jacksonville.Ngakoue has posted at least eight sacks in all four seasons of his career. The 25-year-old had 12 sacks and six forced fumbles in 2017, earning his first Pro Bowl nod.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Chargers and tight end Hunter Henry won't be reaching a long-term agreement ahead of Wednesday's deadline to sign franchise-tagged players to extensions, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.As a result, Henry will play out the 2020 campaign on the one-year tag.The 25-year-old signed his tender in May. Henry previously said he'd prefer to ink a long-term contract before the season begins, but he'd be content if an agreement wasn't reached.A second-round pick in 2016, Henry will earn $10.6 million this year. He set career highs with 55 receptions for 652 yards over 12 games last season while also amassing five touchdown catches.The tight end will be a reliable weapon for either veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor or rookie first-rounder Justin Herbert.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The National Football League Players Association has made several requests related to opt-out clauses during negotiations pertaining to the 2020 season, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports.The NFLPA's asks reportedly include:

As the deadline to reach a long-term deal approaches, the Dallas Cowboys have made their final offer to quarterback Dak Prescott.The Cowboys have offered Prescott a deal that would pay him $33 million to $35 million annually with more than $100 million guaranteed, NFL Network's Jane Slater reports.Such figures would place the 26-year-old in the same range as Russell Wilson, Ben Roethlisberger, and Jared Goff in terms of annual earnings; they own the second-, third-, and fourth-highest yearly salaries among NFL quarterbacks, respectively.Talks between Prescott's camp and the Cowboys have reportedly stalled. The total money guaranteed could be an issue in negotiations.

Safety Justin Simmons isn't expected to reach a multi-year deal with the Denver Broncos before Wednesday's deadline, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Simmons signed his franchise tag with the Broncos on Tuesday, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN.Both parties have discussed a long-term contract this week, reports NFL.com's Kevin Patra, citing a source.Teams have until 4 p.m. ET on July 15 to sign tagged players to multi-year contracts. After the deadline, those players may only play the 2020 season under one-year pacts.Denver placed the $11.4-million tender on Simmons after he recorded his best NFL season last year. The 26-year-old was voted a second-team All-Pro and was the best overall safety in the league, according to PFF.The 2016 third-round pick racked up 93 tackles, four interceptions, and 15 pass breakups in 2019.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jason Peters is back with the Philadelphia Eagles - just at a new position.The veteran offensive lineman agreed to a one-year contract to play his 12th season in Philadelphia and will play right guard in 2020, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The deal is worth up to $6 million with $3 million in guarantees, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports.Peters will replace Brandon Brooks in the starting lineup after the three-time Pro Bowler was lost for the season with a torn Achilles.The 38-year-old had options early in free agency as a tackle, Peters' agent, Vince Taylor, told Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer. "His heart is just in Philly," Taylor said.Youngsters Matt Pryor, Nate Herbig, and Jack Driscoll were initially expected to compete for a shot to replace Brooks in camp, but the Eagles instead opted for an established presence between Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson.The signing also likely pencils in 2019 first-rounder Andre Dillard as the team's Week 1 starting left tackle, though Peters provides insurance at the position.Peters has been one of the NFL's premier blockers since Philadelphia acquired him in 2009. He's been named to nine Pro Bowls and earned two first-team All-Pro nods in his 16-year career.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Cleveland Browns and defensive end Myles Garrett are closing in on a five-year contract extension worth $125 million, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Garrett's new deal includes $100 million in guarantees and $50 million guaranteed at signing, Rapoport adds, and the $25 million average annual value would make him the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history.A long-term pact for the star pass-rusher was Cleveland's top priority this offseason, and the two sides began negotiations in June. Garrett was the No. 1 overall pick in 2017 and had two years remaining on his rookie contract.The 24-year-old had 10 sacks in 10 games last season prior to being suspended for the remainder of the campaign due to his involvement in a brawl with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Through Garrett's first 37 career contests, he's amassed 30.5 sacks and six forced fumbles.Despite his involvement in the brawl, during which he struck Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph in the head with Rudolph's helmet, the Browns' front office maintained its desire to lock up the budding defender for the foreseeable future.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Kansas City Chiefs and franchise-tagged defensive tackle Chris Jones have agreed to a four-year, $85-million deal that includes $60 million in guarantees, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The agreement was struck approximately 27 hours before the Wednesday deadline for tagged players to ink multi-year deals.Kansas City reportedly opened negotiations with Jones days after finalizing its gargantuan 10-year extension with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Jones previously hinted he was willing to follow in Le'Veon Bell's footsteps and sit out the entire season if he remained tagged.Jones has developed into one of the top interior tackles in the NFL since the Chiefs selected him in the second round of the 2016 draft. He notched 24.5 sacks over the last two years despite missing three games and came up big in Super Bowl LIV with three pass deflections.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Cam Newton was caught off guard when the New England Patriots showed interest in his services, and he initially questioned his fit with notoriously inexpressive head coach Bill Belichick."I got a call and my agent hit me - no cap, I was working out - and he was like, 'Hey man, we just got interest from a team,'" the eccentric quarterback said during a roundtable discussion with Odell Beckham Jr. and others. "I'm like, 'OK, cool, who?' He was like, 'New England.' I said, 'Hold on, how's me and Belichick going to mesh?' ... Because it's like perception."After lingering on the open market for over three months, Newton signed an incentive-laden one-year contract with the Patriots in early July. The former MVP failed to garner much interest as a free agent following a nine-year run with the Carolina Panthers."Watching you, and now to feel that vindication and to be going to Belichick, there is no, like, 'How is it going to work?'" Beckham responded. "For me, all he want to do is put you in a place to succeed. I'm happy to see it."While he is expected to slide into the starting lineup, Newton will still need to prove himself in training camp against fellow quarterbacks Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer.Whoever gets the nod in Week 1 will be the second quarterback other than Tom Brady to start a Patriots season opener since 2001. Jimmy Garoppolo filled in for Brady in 2016 while the latter was suspended for Deflategate."What he was, what he is, is great, needs no even talking about it," Newton said of Brady. "But one thing about it, though: Coach (Josh) McDaniels, you're able to call some stuff that you ain't never been able to call now. You getting a dog. You getting one of these ticked-off dogs too that's like, bruh."And I'm looking at the schedule and I'm like, 'Who we play? That team passed on me! OK, that team passed on me! They could've came and got me. They hollered at me.' I even asked my agents, like, 'Hey, yo, so what's up with - nah, man. The agent ... he was like, 'Well we gotta wait to -' it was just all type of issues."Newton is coming off two consecutive injury-plagued years, but he was playing some of the best football of his career in the first half of the 2018 season.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Washington wide receiver Kelvin Harmon tore his ACL in a training session and will miss the 2020 season, sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Harmon was set to head to training camp at the end of the month with his sights on a starting role. A sixth-round pick one year ago, he had 30 receptions for 365 yards as a rookie.The 23-year-old said Tuesday he already underwent surgery, revealing the injury took place several days ago:

New England Patriots All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore has joined the chorus of players and fans in support of Cam Newton's signing.Gilmore told "The Bakari Sellers Podcast" on Monday that he thinks the 2015 NFL MVP is ready to lead the Patriots to success this season."It was a great signing," Gilmore said. "I think Cam's very hungry. I've always been a Cam fan. I think he's hard to prepare against, and he has a great opportunity to compete for a starting job, and I'm looking forward to seeing him on our team.""I just think he's his own unique player," he added. "Obviously, he can run the ball. He can throw it. Anytime you can do both of those things, it's hard to get ready for a certain thing, so he always keeps you off guard. He's very hungry this year. I think he's healthy now, so I'm just looking forward to him helping our team out."Newton signed a one-year deal with New England after the Carolina Panthers released him earlier this offseason. It was initially reported that the 31-year-old signed an incentive-laden contract worth up to $7.5 million, though the Patriots guaranteed only $550,000 of his $1.05-million base salary.The Heisman Trophy winner and 2011 No. 1 overall pick will likely battle sophomore Jarrett Stidham for the starting quarterback spot in training camp.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tennessee Titans and running back Derrick Henry aren't expected to reach a long-term agreement by Wednesday's franchise tag deadline, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Henry signed his $10.2-million tag in April but hoped to finalize a multi-year contract extension before July 15. He'll now play under the one-year tender and hit free agency again in 2021.The Titans placed the non-exclusive tag on the running back in March, one day after re-signing quarterback Ryan Tannehill to a four-year, $118-million deal.Under the tender, Henry will be the league's fifth-highest-paid running back in 2020, behind Christian McCaffrey, Ezekiel Elliott, Le'Veon Bell, and David Johnson.The 26-year-old played a vital role in Tennessee's run to the AFC Championship Game a season ago. He led the NFL with 1,540 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns, adding another 446 yards and two touchdowns in three playoff contests.Henry was the Titans' second-round choice in the 2016 draft and has improved his rushing and scoring output each year since entering the league.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez have called in a star-studded cast of reinforcements for their bid to purchase the New York Mets.According to Vaughn McClure of ESPN, the list of investors now involved with A-Rod and JLo include:

Seattle Seahawks tight end Greg Olsen has signed a deal to become Fox Sports' No. 2 NFL game analyst when he ends his playing career, according to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post.Olsen, who was released in February after nine seasons with the Carolina Panthers, was going to join Fox Sports this season if it wasn't for the deal with the Seahawks, Marchand adds.Fox is reportedly willing to wait for Olsen even if 2020 isn't his final season, and he's expected to partner with Kevin Burkhardt in the broadcast booth.The 35-year-old already appeared in multiple Fox Sports' XFL game broadcasts earlier this year.Olsen's deal is reportedly similar to the one Drew Brees inked with NBC Sports. The New Orleans Saints quarterback will reportedly join the NFL telecasts once he ends his Hall of Fame-worthy career, and he could be in line to become Sunday Night Football color analyst Cris Collinsworth's successor.The tight end was selected to three consecutive Pro Bowls from 2014 to 2016 after amassing at least 57 catches and 1,000 yards in each of those seasons. He posted 52 receptions for 597 yards and two touchdowns last year for Carolina.He signed a one-year, $7-million deal with the Seahawks this offseason.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.