NEW YORK (AP) – The NFL’s first prime-time game broadcast on Twitter reached an audience of 2.1 million on the social media site Thursday night. An average audience of 243,000 watching the Jets beat the Bills on Twitter viewed an average of 22 minutes of game action. Across all digital NFL platforms, there was an average of 314,000 users, with…
FOLEY, Ala. (AP) – Officials have discussed naming a new pedestrian bridge in coastal Alabama after recent Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Ken Stabler. Al.com reports that a $1.5 million bridge is currently being built in Foley above Alabama State Route 59, the state’s busiest beach-bound highway. Baldwin County Probate Judge Tim Russell says he got the idea to…
MEXICO CITY (AP) – The NFL says the Nov. 21 Monday night game in Mexico City between the Oakland Raiders and the Houston Texans has sold out within minutes. A league statement says tickets went on sale at 11 a.m. Thursday and were gone in under a half-hour. Mexico is one of the few countries outside of the U.S. with…
NEW YORK (AP) – The NFL and the players association have announced a new policy regarding game-day concussion protocol and discipline for clubs that violate the procedure. Under the new policy jointly announced Monday, the NFL and NFLPA “will follow a strict and fair process to investigate incidents and determine appropriate discipline, including club fines and possible forfeiture of draft…
NEW YORK (AP) – The NFL will test computer chips in footballs this preseason to determine how well the balls perform, particularly in the kicking game. Data collected from the chips also could help with officiating in the future, including goal-line and short-yardage plays. As part of the league’s Next Gen Stats program, the competition committee will review results for…
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – The three Florida-based NFL teams are combining to give $400,000 to the OneOrlando Fund to support the victims’ families and survivors of the deadly night club shooting in Orlando. The Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars are uniting to help those affected by the June 12 shooting. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer started the OneOrlando…
NEW YORK (AP) – The NFL will partner with the Mid-Eastern Athletic and Southwestern Athletic conferences to increase opportunities for ethnic minorities interested in pursuing careers in football administration. The league said Friday the agreement with the two historically black college conferences is to give qualified professionals and students the skills for such jobs. MEAC and SWAC personnel will take…
TROY, Alabama (troytrojans.com) – Super Bowl champion and former Troy Trojan great DeMarcus Ware will be honored by the state of Alabama, Troy University and the city of Troy on Tuesday, April 19, as it will officially be DeMarcus Ware Day throughout the state. Ware will be recognized as an Alabama native and a Troy Trojan for his role in…
CINCINNATI (AP) – The Bengals have signed versatile linebacker Karlos Dansby from intrastate rival Cleveland, bringing in someone who can help them get through Vontaze Burfict’s suspension. The 34-year-old linebacker played for the Browns the last two seasons and led them in tackles. He also had a team-high three interceptions in 2015. The Bengals will miss Burfict for the first…
ATLANTA (AP) – The Atlanta Falcons have added depth and experience to their offensive line by signing former Washington Redskins tackle Tom Compton. The Falcons on Wednesday also signed linebacker LaRoy Reynolds, who played in 13 games, including one start, with the Chicago Bears last season. Compton has played in 44 games, including 10 starts, with the Redskins the last…
