The Daily Briefing

THE DAILY BRIEFING Bob Brown, a stealth Hall of Famer who played for three teams, has passed away. Hall of Fame offensive lineman Bob Brown, labeled the “most aggressive lineman that ever played” by John Madden, died Friday night at the age of 81.   The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced his death Saturday.…

THE DAILY BRIEFING NFC SOUTH   NEW ORLEANS QB TAYSOM HILL who became TE TAYSOM HILL wants to be WR TAYSOM HILL. Josh Alper of ProFootballTalk.com: After making nine starts at quarterback in 2020 and 2021, Taysom Hill was listed as a tight end last season and only threw 19 passes as his role shifted in…

THE DAILY BRIEFING An update on the status of QB CARSON WENTZ from Mike Florio ofProFootballTalk.com: When last we heard about free-agent quarterback Carson Wentz, ESPN reported that Wentz has “received interest” and “might wait longer into the offseason to see what develops and is “open to starter or backup roles.”   Now, Adam Schefter…

THE DAILY BRIEFING NFC EAST   NEW YORK GIANTS Jori Epstein of YahooSports.com breaks down the dispute between the Giants and RB SAQUON BARKLEY: Everyone tried to say as little as possible.   Head coach Brian Daboll introduced his news conference saying “every conversation I have about Saquon will be private.” Six subsequent questions about…

THE DAILY BRIEFING NFC NORTH DETROIT The Lions and former WR Calvin Johnson are mending their relationship.  Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com: Although no current Detroit Lions players were on site for any offseason workout programs, the practice facility was open for one of the greatest players in franchise history on Sunday.   Hall of Fame…

THE DAILY BRIEFING NFC NORTH   MINNESOTA Per sources, today is D-Day – the day RB DALVIN COOK is disposed of by the Vikings. More from Adam Schefter: @AdamSchefter The Miami Dolphins and Denver Broncos are two of the teams that are expected to have an interest in signing running back Dalvin Cook once he…

THE DAILY BRIEFING NFC NORTH   MINNESOTA While RB DALVIN COOK has been the Viking most linked to a trade, DE DANIELLE HUNTER is drawing interest.  Tyler Forness of USA TODAY: The situation with Minnesota Vikings pass rusher Danielle Hunter is getting more complicated. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, teams are calling about a…

THE DAILY BRIEFING The Saudis have bought a stake in the PGA TOUR, the NBA has cleared the way for their money to hit the Association and Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com says that they could be coming for an NFL team.  Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com: NFL rules prohibit foreign investment in franchises. But rules were…

THE DAILY BRIEFING NFC EAST   DALLAS As RB EZEKIEL ELLIOTT lingers on the street, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones will not rule out a return to the team.  Michael David Smith of ProFootballTalk.com: Cowboys owner and General Manager Jerry Jones remains open to the possibility that running back Ezekiel Elliott could play in Dallas this…

THE DAILY BRIEFING Per Tom Brady, it is a certainty that he has retired. Tom Brady reiterated that he has no plans to play in the NFL again after retiring in February, but he hopes agreeing to buy into the Las Vegas Raiders will allow him to be involved in the league for the rest…