All articles tagged with #nfl players
Thirty former Ohio State football players, including NFL alumni, join the Gonzalez v. Ohio State lawsuit over abuse by former team physician Richard Strauss, signaling a broader push for accountability as OSU faces extensive settlements and multiple active suits; the abuse occurred from 1978–1996, with a trial scheduled for October and more players expected to come forward.
Thirty former Ohio State University football players, including NFL alums, joined a class-action alleging the university failed to protect them from campus doctor Richard Strauss; OSU has settled with 317 survivors for more than $61 million, but five Strauss-related lawsuits remain.
Browns guard Joel Bitonio criticized Acrisure Stadium's field as the worst he's played on, calling for NFL and NFLPA action to improve field conditions and ensure player safety, potentially including refusing to play on unsafe surfaces.
The Dallas Cowboys have permitted wide receiver CeeDee Lamb to participate in a Saudi Arabian flag-football tournament organized by Tom Brady, amid ongoing discussions with other NFL teams about their players' involvement in the event, which the NFL states is not an league initiative.
Evan Silva highlights his top sleeper picks for the 2025 fantasy football season, including Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson, Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten, and Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, emphasizing their potential based on recent performance, team changes, and draft positions.
Saquon Barkley was surprised to learn his name was mentioned for President Trump's sports council and declined the invitation after consulting with his family, citing a busy schedule. The council aims to promote youth physical fitness through school programs and awards, and includes notable athletes and sports figures.
The article discusses overvalued and undervalued NFL players for fantasy football drafts in 2025, highlighting players like Saquon Barkley and Ashton Jeanty, and emphasizing strategic picks based on team performance and player potential.
Lloyd Howell has resigned as the NFLPA executive director amid ongoing controversies and internal disagreements, with uncertainty remaining about his interim replacement and future leadership.
Team USA's flag football quarterback Darrell Doucette III asserts that they don't need NFL players to win gold at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, emphasizing their experience and skill in the sport, and expressing openness to competition from NFL players who may try out for the team.
Kansas City Chiefs' Mecole Hardman, along with three other NFL players, will participate in the celebrity game at the NBA All-Star Weekend, with coaches Shannon Sharpe and 50 Cent leading the teams. Hardman, who recently caught the game-winning touchdown in Super Bowl LVIII, will showcase his basketball skills in the game airing on ESPN at 6 p.m. Arrowhead Time Friday at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson criticizes the playing surface at MetLife Stadium, calling it "garbage." Despite a new synthetic turf field being installed this offseason, players continue to express dissatisfaction with it. Many players prefer playing on grass, while owners favor turf for its compatibility with revenue-generating events. The increasing vocalization of players' concerns raises the question of whether owners will take action.