Purdy throws 2 TDs in return from elbow surgery; 49ers drill Steelers 30-7 in season opener
Read full article: Purdy throws 2 TDs in return from elbow surgery; 49ers drill Steelers 30-7 in season openerBrock Purdy threw for 220 yards and two touchdowns to Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers drilled the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-7.
Pro Bowl players echo concerns brought by Flores' lawsuit
Read full article: Pro Bowl players echo concerns brought by Flores' lawsuitThe fun and games surrounding the Pro Bowl haven’t stopped some of the NFL’s top players from thinking about the racial inequities spotlighted by former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores’ discrimination lawsuit against the league.
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Jason Witten named as Argyle Liberty Christian Warriors head coach
Read full article: Jason Witten named as Argyle Liberty Christian Warriors head coachArgyle Liberty Christian took to Twitter Monday morning to announce that their month-long search for a new football head-coach after Steven Greek's resignation had come to an end with none other than the Dallas Cowboys great- Witten:Liberty Christian School is excited to announce our new Head Football Coach Jason Witten. Jason, former Dallas Cowboy tight end and long-time Liberty parent will be joining the Liberty Christian coaching staff as Head Football Coach. pic.twitter.com/SPtdSqvxID — Liberty Christian (@LibertyArgyle) February 1, 2021Greek helped lead the Liberty Christian Warriors to an 8-5 (3-1 in district play) record in 2018- his first season as a head coach- and the TAPPS Division I state semifinal game. The 11-time Pro Bowler's retirement from the NFL came after a 17-year career where he played 16 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys and one with the Las Vegas Raiders. AdWitten's oldest son, CJ, will be a freshman at Argyle Liberty Christian next season.
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Matt Blair, star linebacker for Vikings, dies at 70
Read full article: Matt Blair, star linebacker for Vikings, dies at 70MINNEAPOLIS – Matt Blair, one of the great linebackers in Minnesota Vikings history and a six-time Pro Bowler who played in two Super Bowls, has died. Blair, who had been suffering from dementia, died Thursday after an extended period in hospice care, according to the Star Tribune. “He’d been suffering for a while, so I guess maybe it’s a blessing in disguise,” former teammate Scott Studwell told the newspaper. It’s a sad day.”Vikings owner Mark Wilf said in a statement: “Matt Blair was a great presence at Vikings events and a tremendous teammate long after playing. He started 130 of the 160 regular-season games he played, racking up 1,452 tackles, the second most in team history.
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Prescott set for franchise tag without long-term Dallas deal
Read full article: Prescott set for franchise tag without long-term Dallas dealDak Prescott will play whatever becomes of the 2020 season under the one-year franchise tag after the Dallas Cowboys and their star quarterback couldn't agree on a long-term contract. Clubs had until Wednesday afternoon to reach multiyear deals with players given the franchise tag. Green and defensive end Yannick Ngakoue of Jacksonville haven't signed the one-year contract that goes with the tag. If so, his fate will be different than the other two QBs who have played under the franchise tag. Anthony Harris of Minnesota and Denver's Justin Simmons are set to play under the $11.4 million tag for a safety.