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Lions and DT Alim McNeill agree to $97 million, 4-year deal in franchise's latest investment
Read full article: Lions and DT Alim McNeill agree to $97 million, 4-year deal in franchise's latest investmentThe Detroit Lions have decided to make defensive tackle Alim McNeill their latest investment, retaining a key player with a long-term deal.
Tampa Bay's Wirfs agrees to $140.63 million extension, becoming highest-paid OL in NFL history
Read full article: Tampa Bay's Wirfs agrees to $140.63 million extension, becoming highest-paid OL in NFL historyTampa Bay’s Tristan Wirfs became the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history after agreeing Thursday to a five-year, $140.63 million contract extension.
Lions agree to contract extensions with St. Brown and Sewell worth combined $200M, AP source says
Read full article: Lions agree to contract extensions with St. Brown and Sewell worth combined $200M, AP source saysThe Detroit Lions have invested in their future, keeping a pair of All-Pro players under contract for the next five seasons.
Lions extend the contracts of coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes
Read full article: Lions extend the contracts of coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad HolmesWith the franchise coming off its best season in 32 years, the Detroit Lions have extended the contracts of coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes through the 2027 season.
Switching from one side of the offensive line to the other is among the NFL's underrated tough tasks
Read full article: Switching from one side of the offensive line to the other is among the NFL's underrated tough tasksDriving a car with the opposite foot or shaving with the other hand would be major challenges for anyone.
Bateman back for Minnesota, but no Parsons for Penn State
Read full article: Bateman back for Minnesota, but no Parsons for Penn StateMinnesota is getting its star wide receiver back for an abbreviated Big Ten season. Minnesota announced Wednesday that Rashod Bateman was cleared to play this season by the NCAA and Big Ten after opting out in August. At Penn State, coach James Franklin closed the door on All-America linebacker Micah Parsons returning to the Nittany Lions. Both Bateman and Parsons opted out of the 2020 season before the Big Ten postponed amid concerns about the pandemic. Purdue All-America receiver Rondale Moore, who opted out early like Parsons and Bateman, was cleared to play for the Boilermakers last week.
Spring college football: When? How much? Who plays?
Read full article: Spring college football: When? How much? Who plays?Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst said before a spring football season is planned, there has to be a discussion about fall 2021. He said conversations about a spring football season have been minimal, but there has been a theme. If the NFL does nothing to accommodate spring college football some of the sure-things are almost certain to leave. There is so much to sort out, including the NCAA signing off on a spring football season. At this point in time, we'll see.__Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at http://www.westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
Next in summer of player empowerment: Pac-12 players unite
Read full article: Next in summer of player empowerment: Pac-12 players unite(AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)As college football leaders work to rescue a football season worth billions in revenue from the threat of COVID-19, the players have become emboldened. A group of Pac-12 players Sunday presented a list of demands on issues ranging from healthy and safety to racial justice to economic rights. The players claim more than 400 of their Pac-12 peers have been communicating through a group chat app about a possible boycott. I think its all attainable, said attorney Tim Nevius, a former NCAA investigator who has now represents college players in cases involving NCAA issues. These recent events have put a spotlight on critical issues in college sports.___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at http://www.westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25