2:54 PM ET Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — The NFL agreed to end race-based adjustments in dementia testing that critics said made it difficult for Black retirees to qualify for awards in the $1 billion settlement of concussion claims, according to a proposed deal filed Wednesday in federal court. The revised testing plan follows public outrage
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3:10 PM ET CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow continues to have throat issues ahead of Sunday’s big showdown against the Baltimore Ravens. For the second straight week, Burrow did not participate in his weekly Wednesday media availability because of lingering effects from a throat contusion. According to a team spokesperson, Bengals doctors advised
4:19 PM ET Eric WoodyardESPN ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Despite being more than 2,000 miles away from California, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff couldn’t hide the “sourness” that he feels about how his trade from the Los Angeles Rams unfolded, with no communication. However, as the former Rams star gets set to make his return
4:18 PM ET Associated Press MIAMI — A former NFL wide receiver and South Florida native has pleaded guilty to stealing identities to fraudulently obtain coronavirus-related unemployment insurance benefits in California. Kenbrell Armod Thompkins, 33, pleaded guilty Monday in Miami federal court to one count of unauthorized access device fraud and one count of aggravated
2:32 PM ET GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Packers are turning to another veteran player who was recently released in an effort to help their banged-up defense. This time it’s former Houston Texans edge rusher Whitney Mercilus. A source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Wednesday that Mercilus was signing with the Packers. It comes two
2:54 PM ET Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — The NFL is set to propose changes to the $1 billion concussion settlement on Wednesday after an outcry over test score adjustments known as “race-norming,” which make it harder for retired Black players to win dementia awards that average $500,000 or more. The new testing formula, developed during
6:00 AM ET Mike Wells Close ESPN Staff Writer Previously worked at Indianapolis Star, covering the Indiana Pacers for nine seasons Also covered Vikings for St. Paul Pioneer Press Nick Wagoner Close ESPN Staff Writer Covered Rams for nine years for stlouisrams.com Previously covered University of Missouri football Member of Pro Football Writers of America
10:41 AM ET BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns quarterback Case Keenum will get the start Thursday against the Denver Broncos in place of Baker Mayfield, who is battling a torn labrum in his left, non-throwing shoulder. A limited participant in Tuesday’s practice, Mayfield said earlier that day that he planned to start and that it
11:57 AM ET The NFL is putting its voice and money behind an initiative to build a safer sports betting ecosystem in the U.S. On Wednesday, the NFL launched a responsible betting public awareness campaign that includes a $6.2 million, three-year partnership with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). It’s the largest grant ever
10:36 AM ET ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Football Team released veteran kicker Dustin Hopkins, opting for a player who last kicked in a game five years ago. The team signed Chris Blewitt, who was signed to their practice squad last week. He has never kicked in an NFL game and last played for Pitt