Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 6:15 p.m. UTC May 21, 2018 Allen Park — The Detroit Lions and Matt Patricia will not face discipline from the NFL regarding a 1996 sexual assault allegation against the coach. “Our office reviewed the matter with the Lions and Mr. Patricia, and ensured the club engaged in appropriate and thorough hiring practices and that the Coach did not mislead the team during the interview process,” the NFL wrote in a statement on Monday. “We determined that the Lions handled the interview process in a thoughtful and comprehensive manner and fully and appropriately complied with all applicable employment laws. “As we learned from both Mr. Patricia and the Lions, the matter was not part of his employment interview process for job opportunities outside of or within the NFL. He was under no legal or other requirement to raise this issue.” The league also clarified that the incident is not subject to the personal … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions, Matt Patricia won’t face NFL discipline from 1996 allegations
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NFL commissioner Goodell weighs in sports betting
Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 5:04 p.m. UTC May 21, 2018 Last week, with a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court struck down federal restrictions on sports gambling, paving the way for states to legalize the practice. As the NCAA and professional sports leagues brace for ensuing changes, each has released a statement. On Monday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell became the most recent to formally respond to the court’s ruling, echoing concerns from the NBA and MLB about protecting the integrity of its game. “As it was for my predecessors, there is no greater priority for me as the Commissioner of the National Football League than protecting the integrity of our sport,” Goodell wrote. “Our fans, our players and our coaches deserve to know that we are doing everything possible to ensure no improper influences affect how the game is played on the field. This week's ruling by the Supreme Court has no effect on that unwavering commitment. More: Michigan … [Read more...] about NFL commissioner Goodell weighs in sports betting
David Ramsey: 4 reasons to believe in Kalen Ballage’s future as NFL running back
0 View Gallery View Comments Former Falcon star Kalen Ballage is headed, eventually, to NFL stardom, but he won’t arrive there next season. He’ll be the Dolphins third running back, a rookie sitting behind Frank Gore and Kenyan Drake. But, trust me, he will become a special running back. The Dolphins pulled a steal in the fourth round of the draft when they selected Ballage. Here are four reasons to believe in Ballage’s NFL future: His talent Former Fountain-Fort Carson coach Mitch Johnson has watched Colorado Springs-area high school football since the early 1970s. He places Ballage in the quartet of the most talented area players he’s seen, a quartet that includes Mitchell’s Terry Miller from the 1970s, Widefield’s Darryl Clack from the 1980s and Doherty’s Lamarr Houston from the 2000s. “What a phenomenal athlete,” Johnson said Sunday, describing Ballage. “The size, the speed, the strength and his vision on the … [Read more...] about David Ramsey: 4 reasons to believe in Kalen Ballage’s future as NFL running back
Former NFL scout ranks Nick Foles ahead of Dak Prescott
According to former NFL scout (Redskins 2001-2007, Eagles 2008-2013) and current ESPN analyst Louis Riddick, the Philadelphia Eagles have the best and third-best quarterbacks in the NFC East. Well, sort of. Here is how Riddick ranked the NFC East's quarterbacks heading into the 2018 season (h/t Tommy): Riddick is operating on the premise that Prescott, paired with Jason Garrett, isn't as good as Foles paired with Doug Pederson, which is really more of a shot at Garrett than Prescott. Meanwhile, Eli Manning was essentially an afterthought in Riddick's rankings. Here is who I would take at all the rest of the offensive positions in the NFC East if I were building a team: QB: Carson Wentz, EaglesRB: Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys We'll dive a little deeper on NFC East rankings next week. F ollow Jimmy on Twitter: @JimmyKempski. Like Jimmy on Facebook. Like the new PhillyVoice Sports page on Facebook. … [Read more...] about Former NFL scout ranks Nick Foles ahead of Dak Prescott
Eagles’ Jason Kelce tells NFL Network that fan put grandpa’s ashes in teammate’s hand during Super Bowl parade
It's not every year that the Philadelphia Eagles spend the offseason conducting interviews about the thrill of winning the Super Bowl and giving their fans the championship they deserve. We might as well soak up our moment while it's here. If you ask Eagles' center Jason Kielce how he feels three-and-a-half months later, he'd say Philadelphia still has a healthy appetite for more. Appearing Thursday on the NFL Network's "Good Morning Football," Kelce discussed all things related to the Super Bowl parade and the epic speech that may go down as the city's finest. In the flood of feel-good stories that accompanied the parade, Eagles fans probably heard the one about the Florida man who traveled to Philadelphia to scatter his grandfather's ashes. Apparently, this man wasn't the only person to bring a loved one's ashes to the parade route. Kelce shared an apocryphal tale — confirmed too drunk to confirm — about one of his teammates coming up to him in a bit a of a panic … [Read more...] about Eagles’ Jason Kelce tells NFL Network that fan put grandpa’s ashes in teammate’s hand during Super Bowl parade