The Pro Football Writers of America announced Friday that the Lions public relations staff has won the 2023 Pete Rozelle Award. It is the first time in franchise history the Lions have won the Rozelle, earning the 34th edition of the award. The Rozelle Award goes to the NFL club public relations staff that consistently [more] … [Read more...] about Lions public relations staff wins 2023 Pete Rozelle Award
Miami hopes to fend off L.A. for Super Bowl LXI
Last month, Rams COO Kevin Demoff said that SoFi Stadium would like to host Super Bowl LXI, in early 2027. That apparently was news to folks in South Florida who have been angling for the game. Hal Habib of the Palm Beach Post reports that Miami hopes it will be awarded Super Bowl LXI, despite [more] … [Read more...] about Miami hopes to fend off L.A. for Super Bowl LXI
Packers claim DJ Scaife off waivers
The Packers have claimed offensive tackle DJ Scaife Jr. off waivers. The Dolphins cut Scaife after he participated in their rookie minicamp. He signed with the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent May 12. Scaife lettered five seasons at the University of Miami, where he played 61 games with 52 starts. He primarily played right [more] … [Read more...] about Packers claim DJ Scaife off waivers
Emmanuel Ogbah “fully cleared” from last year’s torn triceps
The Dolphins changed defensive coordinators this year, but the addition of Vic Fangio to the coaching staff isn’t the only thing they hope will lead to improvement on that side of the ball. Defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah‘s return to form would also be a welcome development in Miami. Ogbah recorded 18 sacks over the 2020 [more] … [Read more...] about Emmanuel Ogbah “fully cleared” from last year’s torn triceps
Guaranteed salaries didn’t guarantee some rookies a job beyond minicamp
In the days after the draft concludes, much is made of the undrafted free agents who finagle significant guarantees. For some players, those guarantees don’t even guarantee a job until Memorial Day. This year, multiple players with partially guaranteed contracts were released after participating in rookie minicamps. The players who found themselves go from having [more] … [Read more...] about Guaranteed salaries didn’t guarantee some rookies a job beyond minicamp