NFL commits $250M over 10-year period to combat systemic racism

Andrew, here is the top news from the NFL for Friday, 06/12/2020

NFL commits $250M over 10-year period to combat systemic racism The NFL, which first began a social justice program after players protested police brutality and racial injustice several years ago, announced Thursday it will commit a quarter of a billion dollars over 10 years to a fund that combats systemic racism and supports the battle against injustices faced by African Americans. Read  > State of the Franchise: Lamar Jackson, Ravens ready to level up? Lamar Jackson and the Ravens' 2019 ride ended in a shocking playoff loss. Adam Rank digs into a team and quarterback readying to reach a new plane of success in 2020. Read  > NFL extends virtual period through June 26 in place of minicamps While several teams plan to discontinue its virtual offseason this week, the league notified teams the virtual period will be extended through June 26 and there will be no in-person minicamps this month, Tom Pelissero reports. Read  > Titans GM: Contract talks with Derrick Henry have been positive Derrick Henry was franchise tagged in March and signed his tag in April, securing his services in Tennessee for 2020. The greater goal for the two sides, though, is to come to an agreement on a long-term deal. Read  > Ranking the NFL's worst-to-first candidates in 2020: Lions' year?! Almost every NFL season, at least one team rises from the cellar to take the divisional crown. Who's most likely to go from worst to first in 2020? Adam Schein ranks the eight candidates, with a No. 1 pick that might surprise you. Read  > Copyright 2020 NFL.com | All Rights Reserved | NFL Enterprise LLC, 345 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10154

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NFL, NFLPA discussing possibility of shortened preseason

Andrew, here is the top news from the NFL for Thursday, 06/11/2020

NFL, NFLPA discussing possibility of shortened preseason The NFL and NFLPA are considering shortening the 2020 preseason to two games instead of four, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports. Read  > Players Coalition urges Congress to pass Ending Qualified Immunity Act With unprecedented support from across the three major professional sports leagues, the Players Coalition submitted a letter to Congress on Wednesday morning supporting passage of the Amash-Pressley bill, which would end qualified immunity for police officers and other government officials. Read  > Panthers moving Jerry Richardson statue in interest of public safety The Carolina Panthers announced that they are moving the statue of former owner Jerry Richardson "in the interest of public safety." Read  > State of the Franchise: Bengals trending up with Joe Burrow The Bengals have their quarterback. But do they have the pieces around him to succeed in 2020? Adam Rank examines a team on the rise. Read  > Vikings announce $5 million donation to social justice causes The Vikings and the Wilf family on Wednesday announced a $5 million donation to social justice causes throughout the United States.  Read  > Copyright 2020 NFL.com | All Rights Reserved | NFL Enterprise LLC, 345 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10154

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