Billick clarifies comment on Browns, tries to play nice with Hue

After Browns coach Hue Jackson jabbed back, ex-Ravens coach Brian Billick attempted to clarify his Wednesday tweet about the Browns during a Cleveland radio appearance Thursday afternoon. “I never said they were going 0-16,” Billick said on 92.3 The Fan. “I would never predict anybody to go 0-16 or 16-0. It’s statistically improbable. They’re going…

David DeCastro, Steelers agree on new six-year deal

Offensive guard David DeCastro agreed to a new six-year deal worth $58.07 million with the Steelers, a source informed told NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

Report: 49ers to donate $1 million to groups addressing “social inequities”

49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick said last week that he would donate the first $1 million he makes this season to community organizations as part of an effort to improve the issues that led to his decision not to stand for the national anthem and “show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black…

Report: Steelers, DeCastro finalize extension

The Steelers and Pro Bowl guard David DeCastro have agreed to terms on a six-year contract extension, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Thursday. Prior reports stated that a deal was close, and because the Steelers don’t negotiate during the season, the deal comes just before the deadline. DeCastro, a first-round pick in 2012, was a first-team…

Ex-Seahawk, Green Beret Boyer promises “powerful” moment before Sunday’s game

Nate Boyer, a onetime Seahawks long snapper and former United States Army Green Beret, tweeted Thursday afternoon that the Seahawks will deliver a “powerful” demonstration before Sunday’s season opener that shows “respect for the [national] anthem and those that fight for our freedom.” Boyer’s tweet said he’s talked to some former teammates and that the…

Gronkowski is expected to be a game-time decision

On Thursday, Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski made waves by saying he’s week-to-week with a hamstring injury. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Gronkowski is expected to be a game-time decision on Sunday night. The next tangible clue will come on Friday, when a label is applied to Gronkowski. With the changes to…

Rams sign CB Steve Williams

The Rams have added some more depth to their secondary. The team announced Thursday that they have signed former Chargers cornerback Steve Williams to their 53-man roster. Williams made the Chargers’ initial 53-man roster, but was waived last Sunday when they claimed three players off of waivers from other clubs. Williams was a fifth-round pick…

Teddy Bridgewater undergoes successful surgery

The road to recovery for Teddy Bridgewater has begun following his devastating injury. Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said Thursday that Teddy Bridgewater's surgery earlier in the day was a success.

Mike Pereira: Roger Goodell shoved me during argument about officiating

Former NFL head of officiating Mike Pereira has leveled a serious allegation of workplace misconduct against NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Pereira writes in his forthcoming book that Goodell shoved him during a heated argument about the infamous 2001 “Bottlegate” game, when referee Terry McAulay stopped the game with 43 seconds left while Cleveland fans threw…

Titans claim Josh Kline

Guard Josh Kline started the week as a member of the Patriots and briefly looked like he’d be headed to the Eagles in a trade, but he’ll be ending the week as a member of the Titans. The Titans, whose General Manager Jon Robinson was with the Pats when they signed the undrafted Kline in…

Uncertainty surrounds Rob Gronkowski’s 2016 debut

The Patriots will already be without Tom Brady Week 1 against the Cardinals on "Sunday Night Football." Will New England be without tight end Rob Gronkowski as well?

Doug Baldwin: Seahawks plan ‘demonstration of unity’

Colin Kaepernick's decision to sit during the national anthem to protest social injustice against African-Americans and other minorities in the U.S. has found support among Seahawks players.

Hyde cleared, returns to full practice

49ers running back Carlos Hyde was a full participant in Thursday’s practice, meaning he’s been cleared from concussion protocol and should be in the starting lineup Monday night vs. the Rams. Hyde suffered a concussion two weeks ago, in the team’s third preseason game. He had practiced Wednesday without contact. Hyde won’t be listed on…