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American Football News for 24 May 2022
How Dallas Cowboys rookie Jalen Tolbert looks to get '1% better every day'
ESPN - 24 May 2022 15:19Outworking others is nothing new to Tolbert, who got a late start to playing football but broke several school records before being drafted by Dallas.
Injuries on NFL punts are up 50%: What's the cause? What's the fix?
ESPN - 24 May 2022 14:14The league's health and safety team issued a call to action regarding punts, but pushback from some coaches helped delay any potential rule changes.
Dwayne Haskins Reportedly Was Drunk Before Fatal Accident
The New York Times - 24 May 2022 02:33
Hill adamant 'Tua is a very accurate quarterback'
ESPN - 24 May 2022 23:09The Dolphins have high hopes for new receiver Tyreek Hill, and the veteran on Tuesday reiterated his confidence in his quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa, who "actually has probably one of the prettiest... balls I've ever caught in my life."
Woman suing Watson: Contract 'a big screw you'
ESPN - 24 May 2022 23:09"I felt like he's being rewarded for bad behavior," said Kyla Hayes, one of the 22 women who have filed civil suits against Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson.
NFL adjusts head coach, QB coach hiring process
ESPN - 24 May 2022 23:09The NFL modified its head coach hiring process at this week's spring meetings with a resolution that prohibits interviews with candidates employed by a team until the conclusion of wild-card weekend.
Tannehill vows he'll be 'great teammate' to Willis
ESPN - 24 May 2022 23:09Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill said Tuesday that his comments about it not being his job to mentor Malik Willis were blown out of proportion, and he vowed to be a "great teammate" to the rookie QB.
Panthers' Darnold: Can be one of NFL's best QBs
ESPN - 24 May 2022 23:09Panthers coach Matt Rhule said QB Sam Darnold is practicing with an "edge" that he hasn't seen before. Darnold, who has 54 career TD passes but also 52 interceptions, says he's confident that he can... be "one of the best quarterbacks in the league."
HBCU medical schools join NFL diversity initiative
ESPN - 24 May 2022 19:42The NFL will add students from four historically Black college and university medical schools to clinical rotations with team medical staffs this year as part of the league's diversity initiative.
Rodgers not yet at OTAs, but LaFleur not worried
ESPN - 24 May 2022 19:42While Aaron Rodgers hasn't yet been at Packers' OTAs, the QB is expected to be at mandatory minicamp June 7-9 and may still show up for a few of the OTAs.
Source: NFL discussing future of the Pro Bowl
ESPN - 24 May 2022 19:42NFL owners are discussing a variety of issues at meetings in Atlanta this week, including the future of the Pro Bowl and the possible elimination of its annual all-star tackle game, a source confirms... to ESPN.
NFL combine to remain in Indy for 2023, '24
ESPN - 24 May 2022 19:42The NFL scouting combine will remain in Indianapolis in 2023 and 2024, the league announced Tuesday from its spring meeting.
CFL players reject labor deal, urge more talks
ESPN - 24 May 2022 07:44Canadian Football League players have rejected the tentative collective bargaining agreement reached with the league last week.
Pats say new-look Jones in 'best shape of his life'
ESPN - 24 May 2022 01:34Patriots second-year QB Mac Jones said Monday that he amped up his conditioning over the offseason -- and it hasn't gone unnoticed by his teammates. "He's in the best shape of his life," said receiver... Kendrick Bourne.