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Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons nearly set a combine record with his 40-yard dash time on Saturday. Isaiah Simmons nearly put up the fastest 40-yard dash time for a linebacker in 14 years with his display on Saturday.  In his first and only attempt, the 6-foot-3⅝ and 238 pound- Simmons recorded a 4.39-second 40-yard dash. The time was the second-fastest for a linebacker since 2006 , with Shaquem Griffin's 4.38 taking the top spot in 2018. While he won the Butkus Award as the country's best linebacker with Clemson last season, Simmons has proven himself to be a versatile defender heading into the NFL draft. He won a championship two seasons ago with the Tigers and during his collegiate career  spent time at linebacker, nickel cornerback and safety.  Along with his blistering 40-yard dash time, Simmons posted a 39-inch vertical jump and a 11-foot broad jump at the combine. Both those times nearly led all linebackers, as the vertical came in second and the broad ...

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Notes from the combine after quarterbacks and wide receivers work out on the field. INDIANPOLIS— Five days in for me at the combine, here are my notes from Friday in Indianapolis… • Word from the field was that Alabama WR Henry Ruggs was actually a little upset with the 4.27 he posted in the 40 on Thursday night. I’ve heard he expected to be a touch faster than that. The silver lining is that he can count this one as a win, regardless of whether or not he reached a goal or broke a record. There was some question about how players would handle the workouts being at night, and some players posted times a little less impressive than some expected. Both Texas’s Devin Duvernay (4.39) and TCU’s Jalen Raegor (4.47) were categorized with Ruggs coming into Indy. Ruggs separated himself once he got here. And now Ruggs stands to benefit, with teams starting to see players of his type a little more favorably, given the impact Tyreek Hill has had the last couple of years. • Another gu...

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Mohamed Sanu struggled late in the 2019 season while dealing with a high ankle injury, however, the injury has failed to heal and now requires surgical reparation. 

For the first time since 2005 the Arizona Cardinals will play a game in Mexico City. For the first time since 2005 the Arizona Cardinals will play a game in Mexico City. In regards to the latest news, Cardinals chairman and president Michael Bidwill said, "We are thrilled to learn that this game will take place at Estadio Azteca, where we received such an enthusiastic reception in 2005." The NFL has yet to announce the specific date, time and opponent the Cardinals will play.

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Patriots WR Mohamed Sanu suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 11 against the Eagles. New England Patriots wide receiver Mohamed Sanu needs ankle surgery after his injury failed to heal this offseason, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter . Sanu struggled late in the 2019 season while dealing with a high ankle injury. In Week 11, the veteran wide receiver appeared to twist his leg on a punt return against the Philadelphia Eagles . He missed the next game before returning in Week 13. The Patriots  acquired Sanu from the Falcons  last season ahead of the Oct. 29, 2019, trade deadline to fill their second receiver role. In his second game with the Patriots, Sanu had a strong performance posting 10 receptions for 81 yards and one touchdown in the loss to the Baltimore Ravens . However, after suffering his ankle injury, his production dwindled for the rest of the season. In his last five games, Sanu recorded only 12 receptions for 99 yards and zero touchdowns. New England's receiv...

The NFL is set to hold a game in Mexico City for the second straight season. The Cardinals will host a game in Mexico City in 2020, the organization announced on Friday.  Arizona's home game will be held at Estadio Azteca. The date, time and opponent have yet to be announced. The Cardinals had to sacrifice a traditional home game in exchange for hosting Super Bowl LVIII in February 2023.  "Two years ago when the NFL awarded Super Bowl LVII to Arizona and State Farm Stadium, we understood the requirement of hosting an international game before 2023," Cardinals chairman and president Michael Bidwill said in a statement. "We are thrilled to learn that this game will take place at Estadio Azteca where we received such an enthusiastic reception in 2005." "We are extremely grateful for the support we receive from fans in Mexico and look forward to an incredible experience." Last season, the Chiefs beat the Chargers 24–17 in Mexico City.  Arizona pre...

Singer Garth Brooks inspired the ire of his fans when he posted a picture on social media of him wearing a Lions "Sanders 20" jersey, representing legendary running back Barry Sanders, because the fans thought he was supporting Bernie Sanders' 2020 presidential run. SI media columnist Jimmy Traina sits down with Robin Lundberg to review the hysteria, and if it's truly reasonable to mistake the jersey as a political stance. 

Barry Sanders jersey leads fans to think Garth Brooks is a Bernie supporter 1 . Nothing can provide such pain and such amusement all in one fell swoop quite like social media. Case in point: Country music star Garth Brooks recently played a concert in Detroit. Because he was in Detroit, home of the Lions, Brooks took to the stage wearing a Barry Sanders jersey. Following the show, Brooks posted the following picture to Instagram. Besides tucking in a football jersey, there's really nothing outrageous or noteworthy about this post. However, as is the case with anything that anybody posts on social media, this photo ended up causing a major stir. Why? Because some people thought the name "Sanders" and the jersey number "20" meant that Brooks was supporting Bernie Sanders in 2020. The results from triggered snowflakes were both sad and hilarious. A sampling: What a time. What a country. What a mess. 2 . Let me follow up on "What a time, what ...

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According to coach Ron Rivera, Washington is in plans to meet with projected first-round quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa.

Punter Michael Turk's combine bench press totals were better than multiple offense linemen at the NFL 2020 combine. Former Arizona State punter Michael Turk might only weigh 226 pounds, but he was able to set a modern punter record with 25 reps during the NFL combine's 225-pound bench press.  Turk's performance on Thursday was the most by a punter since 2003, per NFL Research.  It was also better than more than a dozen offensive linemen at the 2020 combine and better than all but one tight end who took part in the event on Thursday. Historically, Turk's total is also greater than what Jadeveon Clowney, Frank Clark and DeMarcus Lawrence recorded during their recent combine appearances. The Sun Devils punter joined ASU after transferring from Lafayette. Last season he averaged 46.0 yards per punt on 59 punts, which ranked 11th in the FBS and led the Pac-12. Turk's uncle, Matt, was an NFL punter for 17 seasons with the Texans, Redskins, Dolphins, Jaguars, Jets an...

Thaddeus Moss, the son of Randy Moss, will need surgery after discovering a broken bone in his foot. Former LSU tight end Thaddeus Moss's medical exam at the 2020 NFL combine revealed the tight end had a fracture in his right foot that will require surgery,  according to ESPN's Jeff Legwold.  Moss, son of legendary NFL WR Randy Moss, went through the NFL combine's medical examination on Tuesday where doctors discovered he had a fracture to his fifth metatarsal bone. The recovery time for the expected procedure usually lasts between six to eight weeks, meaning Moss should be ready for the start of his rookie season. The former Tiger is the No. 7 overall TE on Sports Illustrated 's Kevin Hanson's latest Big Board . Moss started his NCAA career at NC State where he had just six receptions for 49 yards as a freshman in 2016. He then sat out 2017 due to transfer rules and missed the 2018 season due after needing multiples surgeries to repair a fracture in his lef...

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Notre Dame's Cole Kmet, Georgia's Charlie Woerner, Oregon's Jacob Breeland and Missouri's Albert Okquegbuna reveal which tight ends in the NFL they try to emulate. After seeing both the Chiefs and 49ers have tremendous success on offense and make it to the Super Bowl thanks in large part to their dynamic tight ends, other NFL teams will now look to find the “next” Travis Kelce or George Kittle via the 2020 draft. Some of the incoming rookie tight end prospects we spoke with at the NFL combine say they study and try to emulate the very players (Kittle, Kelce, Rob Gronkowski) NFL teams hope they can one day develop into. Kelce and Kittle’s productivity isn’t just about their receptions, yards or touchdowns. Their ability to block, create mismatches and offer versatility is make them truly special players. The physical nature for tight ends and the importance of blocking both at the line of scrimmage and downfield seemed to be a major point of emphasis for this year’s ...

The full NFL player body will soon vote on a CBA proposal that includes a 17-game schedule. That's the only version of a deal that was ever discussed. INDIANAPOLIS— How did the NFL get to the precipice of a 17-game season ? DeMaurice Smith, the NFLPA’s executive director, said Thursday morning that extending the NFL’s regular season by one game was the starting point for negotiations toward a new collective bargaining agreement between the league and the players. “That’s a conversation I had with every team, that the league was conditioning an early deal on the 17th game, and that was a part of the package for an early deal,” Smith said, standing outside the NFLPA’s agent seminar at the Scouting Combine. The 17th game has been central to the CBA talks , particularly since high-profile players and union reps Aaron Rodgers and Richard Sherman have spoken out against the extension of the regular season. In a statement posted to his Twitter account, Rodgers wrote, “16 games to me...

Ohio State's Chase Young says he's the best player in the draft, and hopes to dominate like former Buckeye edge rushers Nick and Joey Bosa. Chase Young is expected to be the next great edge rusher set to wreak havoc on opposing NFL quarterbacks, just as his Ohio State predecessors, Nick and Joey Bosa, currently do in the league.  In his phenomenal junior season, Young finished with 16.5 sacks, 21 tackles for loss and 46 total tackles. Nick Bosa’s best statistical season came during his sophomore year in 2017, when he totaled 8.5 sacks, 16 tackles for loss and 34 total tackles. The 49ers selected him with the second overall pick in the 2019 draft. Nick’s older brother Joey’s best year also came during his sophomore campaign, when he registered 13.5 sacks, 21.5 tackles for loss and 55 total tackles. Joey Bosa was the third overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft. Both Bosa brothers won the Defensive Rookie of Year award upon entering the league. Young glowed when talking about wa...

Ex-Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers may be making Indianapolis his new home, according Ian Rapoport. The NFL insider said that the Colts are the “most likely option” for Rivers’ new home. The Colts may be looking for an experienced signal caller after turning to Jacoby Brissett as their new starter after Andrew Luck suddenly retired after the 2019 season, yet were displeased with Brissett's inconsistent play and their 7-9 season.

Kliff Kingsbury learned some valuable lessons coaching Patrick Mahomes and Johnny Manziel. Those lessons should inform the way NFL teams think about certain QB prospects. INDIANAPOLIS— It was the third week of this particular Texas school’s season, and the 19-year-old phenom had yet to emphatically announce his presence to the nation—even if the guys who worked with him had an idea of what was coming. On the play, the kid must’ve reversed field three times to avoid the oncoming rushers, breaking a bunch of quarterbacking rules in the process, before somehow, inexplicably putting it in the end zone. The defensive players from South Carolina State didn’t know it then, but they’d soon find out: That was just the start. “I’m like, ‘What is he doing? What is he doing?! He’s not even running the offense,’” said the kid’s coach, Kliff Kingsbury. “But then he puts it in the end zone. And you just high-five him, and I’m apologizing to our head coach—‘Coach, I don’t know what he’s doing out ...

Stay up to the date with all the latest news and rumors from around the NFL. NFL free agency kicks off in less than a month, and the quarterback carousel is expected to be in full swing once the tampering period begins on March 16. Tom Brady is unlikely to return to the Patriots in 2020, fueling what could be one of the more explosive bidding wars in recent memory. The Raiders and Chargers are among the potential suitors for Brady, and a mystery team could certainly emerge over the next month.  But the Brady saga is far from the only storyline surrounding free agency. With less than a month before free agency, catch up on more NFL rumors below: • The Colts "appear to make the most sense," as a landing spot for former Chargers QB Philip Rivers. (Ian Rapoport, NFL Network ) • Dallas is expected to bring back LB Sean Lee in 2020. (Calvin Watkins, Dallas Morning News ) • New England will look to bring back veteran safety Devin McCourty. (Karen Guregian, Boston Herald ) • ...

Tom Brady is set to become a free agent on March 18. Tom Brady is set to become a free agent for the first time in his career, and the rumor mill is swirling over whether he'll return to the New England Patriots or find a new home. On Thursday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Brady is " operating under the belief that he will enter free agency ." The 42-year-old may be the NFL's oldest quarterback, but he appears to be a coveted commodity if he enters the free-agent market.  Brady can sign with another team when the new league year opens March 18, and he can begin negotiations with teams two days prior. Brady and Patriots head coach Bill Belichick have yet to schedule a meeting, although it is expected to happen. Belichick and Brady have won six Super Bowls together over 20 seasons. Las Vegas predicts Brady will play with the Patriots again in 2020, per FanDuel Sportsbook . However, the recent rumors have dropped New England's odds from -400 to -180. ...

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SI's Kalyn Kahler reports from the NFL Scouting Combine, where the NFLPA's proposed CBA will be a back drop for the weekend. In the proposed CBA, marijuana testing and punishment for marijuana use will undergo a shift - reporters have been polling GMs and head coaches throughout the weekend and most say the proposed changes will not have much effect on the way they evaluate players, especially with players who have one positive test. 

Young led the country with 16.5 sacks last season despite missing two games due to suspension. LSU quarterback Joe Burrow—a national champion and Heisman Trophy winner—is widely expected to go No. 1 overall to the Bengals in April's draft. But former Ohio State defensive end Chase Young thinks he's the draft's top prospect .  "I definitely think I'm the best player in the draft,'' Young told reporters at the scouting combine on Thursday. "I think I showed on my tape, you can look at every game, I think I showed [it]. I think I put my best foot forward this year. ... I think I bring a lot to the table, the whole package as a defensive end.'' Young led the country with 16.5 sacks last season despite missing two games due to suspension.  The 2019 Chuck Bednarik Award winner for best defensive player in college football didn't bring down the quarterback in his final three games, against No. 13 Michigan, No. 8 Wisconsin and No. 3 Clemson....

SI's Bill Enright got a chance to speak with Chase on the opportunity to play in the NFL, what he's learned from defensive rookie of the year Nick Bosa and why Dwayne Haskins is hoping he plays for the Redskins next season. NFL Draft prospect Chase Young is projected to be the second player selected in this year's draft. SI's Bill Enright got a chance to speak with Chase on the opportunity to play in the NFL, what he's learned from defensive rookie of the year Nick Bosa and why Dwayne Haskins is hoping he plays for the Redskins next season. 

The NFL franchise tag window will be open from Feb. 27-March 12. The franchise tag window will open on Thursday, and teams have two weeks to decide if they want to keep players who are scheduled to become free agents but haven't signed long-term deals. Under the final year of the current collective bargaining agreement, teams can either use the franchise tag or the transition tag. NFL teams can franchise tag players from Feb. 27-March 12. The dates were originally scheduled for two days earlier, but the league and the NFLPA pushed them back due to the current CBA negotiations . Top players like Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, Titans running back Derrick Henry and Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones are among the top players expected to be tagged. Keep up with the latest franchise tag news and rumors around the NFL: The Chiefs will tag star DT Chris Jones. The team sees Jones in its long-term plans and hopes to reach a deal with him. (Ian Rapoport, NFL Network )  ...

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury had success as Texas Tech’s offensive coordinator when he coached Johnny Manziel, and would later recruit Patrick Mahomes when he became head coach before drafting Kyler Murray with the Cardinals. The MMQB’s Albert Breer breaks down Kingsbury's coaching method, and picks one quarterback in this draft class that he's higher on than the general public.

Multiple NFL reporters claim their sources are hearing that Tom Brady will not remain with the New England Patriots. Brady’s future with the Patriots has been widely discussed throughout the NFL offseason. Patriots beat reporter Devon Clements reacts to the growing speculation about what will come next for the legend.

Stay up to date with all the latest draft and free agency news and rumors as we roll into March. Is the Tom Brady era in New England finally coming to a close?  The 42-year-old quarterback looks increasingly likely to test the free agency waters in March, potentially setting off one of the more exciting quarterback carousels in recent memory. Would the Bears or Raiders punt on their current QB for Brady? Will Brady dampen the potential market for Cam Newton or Teddy Bridgewater? Brady's possible departure from the Patriots would have no shortage of ripple effects throughout the league. With less than a month before free agency, here is the latest crop of NFL rumors. • There is "strong buzz" that Brady won't return to the Patriots. (Vic Tafur, The Athletic ) • New England will look to bring back veteran safety Devin McCourty. (Karen Guregian, Boston Herald ) • The Colts "appear to make the most sense," as a landing spot for former Chargers QB Philip Ri...

“I’d gag sometimes, but that’s what you have to do.” There are better ways to do this, man Two years ago, Ben Bartch was a third-string tight end at D-III St. John’s University in Minnesota. His coaches didn’t see a path to consistent playing time at his current position but they liked his blocking ability, so they suggested he add some weight to his 6'6", 250-pound frame and start playing offensive line.  The position switch was life changing for Bartch, who has gone from D-III backup to legitimate NFL prospect. He weighed in at 309 pounds this week at the combine in Indianapolis, and the story of how he packed on all that weight is truly harrowing.  Bartch told reporters in Indy on Wednesday that he would consume a frightening combination of foods just to up his caloric intake.  Here’s the recipe:  Seven scrambled eggs “Big tub” of cottage cheese Quick grits Peanut butter Banana Gatorade Bartch then combined all the ingredients in a blender and choke...

With the announcement of NFLPA proceeding to send the new CBA proposal to the membership to vote, the proposal now goes to the general populous of NFL players with nearly 2000 members. The MMQB’s Albert Breer breaks down why the NFLPA Executive Board does not believe that the revised CBA has enough safety and health guidelines to justify a 17th game. On March 7th, the NFLPA player rep meetings begin, where they elect a new president, which could have important ramifications to everything.

For years, marijuana-related incidents were considered red flags during the NFL draft process. But scouts, GMs and coaches are now adjusting to a league that won't punish players nearly as much for marijuana use. INDIANAPOLIS— If the proposed CBA passes with a majority vote from NFL players , the league will make a major change to its drug policy as it relates to marijuana use. The current proposal eliminates game suspensions strictly for positive marijuana tests, narrows the testing window from four months to two weeks before the start of training camp, reduces the number of players tested and increases the nanogram limit from 35 to 150. These changes represent a huge win for players who want to use marijuana for treating injuries and anxiety. The NFL’s potential relaxing of the policy still pales in comparison to other professional sports leagues. While the NBA has a similar substance abuse program, MLB announced in December that it will remove marijuana from its list of ba...

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Boykin pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges from the 2018 beating of his girlfriend. FORT WORTH, Texas — Former TCU and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Trevone Boykin was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty Wednesday to charges from the 2018 beating of his girlfriend. Boykin and prosecutors agreed to the sentence in return for his guilty plea Wednesday to aggravated assault and witness tampering charges. Boykin's attorney said his client will be eligible for parole in less than a year. Boykin had been in the Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth since December after he ducked paying for a hotel room in nearby Arlington. Shabrika Bailey alleged that Boykin broke her jaw in two places in the March 2018 beating. The Seahawks cut Boykin in the wake of the allegation. Boykin, a West Mesquite High School graduate who played for the TCU Horned Frogs in 2012-15, was the 2014 Big 12 Conference Offensive Player of the Year and set team career records in career passing yar...

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Group scouts lead players through all aspects of the NFL Combine weekend, they also provide an extra set of eyes for teams scouting for certain positions. SI's Kalyn Kahler breaks down the role of the group scout and what they do to position their respective teams to come out on top for the Draft. 

Taliaferro became the first African American drafted in the NFL. This February, Sports Illustrated is celebrating Black History Month by spotlighting a different iconic athlete or group of athletes every day. Today, SI looks back on the legacy of George Taliaferro.  George Taliaferro was the first African-American player drafted by an NFL team when he was picked by the Chicago Bears in 1949. Taliaferro was a standout, three-time All-American at Indiana University, leading the Hoosiers to their only undefeated season in the program's history. He was one of the best players in collegiate football and played several positions, including halfback, quarterback, defensive back and kicker.  The NFL had a long history of racial discrimination and Taliaferro felt he had no chance of being drafted. So he signed with the Los Angeles Dons of the All-America Football Conference for $4,000, or more than $40,000 today.  Taliaferro was surprised when the Bears picked him in the 13t...

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SI's Jenny Vrentas reports from the NFL Combine where, in tandem with the evaluation and scouting that will continue to happen this weekend, the NFL and the players are discussing how to proceed with league business while the version of the CBA proposed by the owners awaits a vote by the players. NFLPA President Eric Winston says the player's association is not rushing anything and the CBA decision will be a democratic process. 

Jerry Jeudy, Laviska Shenault Jr, Henry Ruggs III and other incoming rookie wide receivers reveal why they try to emulate Michael Thomas, Julio Jones, Larry Fitzgerald and other NFL superstar playmakers. The 2020 crop of rookie wide receivers is loaded with talent. Our latest Sports Illustrated mock draft projects six wide receivers to get selected in the first round: Alabama’s Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs III, Oklahoma’s CeeDee Lamb, Colorado’s Laviska Shenault Jr., Clemson’s Tee Higgins and Arizona State’s Brandon Aiyuk. When it comes to style of play and skill set no two NFL receivers have all the same technique. So it should come as no surprise to learn the incoming rookie wide receivers don’t just model their game after one pass-catcher, but instead take a few qualities from today’s NFL star playmakers. The widest range of desired ability came from Shenault Jr. The Colorado standout says he admires the aggressiveness of Jarvis Landry, the focus of Larry Fitzgerald and the ...

Every concession from both sides on the CBA stems from the drive to add a 17th game. Plus, mailbag questions on Todd Gurley, Tua Tagovailoa, the XFL, Tom Brady's future and press box food. In the NFL, there’s an old saying: Keep the main thing the main thing . As we stand on the verge of another decade of labor peace, I can’t get that out of my head, and my reasoning is simple. Over the last couple weeks, we’ve discussed everything from the revenue split to pensions to how individual contracts will work under a reformatted NFL schedule, and the main thing is still the main thing. My belief is the reason why opposition against the current CBA proposal has persisted lies therein. It’s the 17th game. Period. End of story. It’s been clear from the start that players are leery about the idea of extending their season—creating another set of car crashes in a system that already called for 16 of them. And a lot of them knew that the owners’ strong desire to do that, in addition to t...