The New York Times – Sports:
The Vikings and Patriots quarterback successfully challenged pro football’s standard contracts in the 1970s, setting a legal precedent that the players’ union used to win later court battles.
Category: Football
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NFL Schedule for 2023 Includes First Black Friday Game
The New York Times – Sports:
Aaron Rodgers and the Jets will play the Miami Dolphins in a Black Friday game that will air on Amazon, as pro football continues its expansion of the regular-season lineup.
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Joe Kapp, Quarterback Who Led Vikings to Super Bowl IV, Dies at 85
The New York Times – Sports:
He found his way to the N.F.L. after playing eight seasons in Canadian football and was remembered for his toughness, playing through injury after injury.
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Darren Waller Pursues Music Career in Addition to NFL Success
The New York Times – Sports:
The tight end Darren Waller called music his “best tool of expression,” one he pursued in a busy off-season that saw him traded to the Giants and marry a W.N.B.A. champion.
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Attorney General James and Bonta to Investigate the NFL’s Treatment of Women
The New York Times – Sports:
Letitia James of New York and Rob Bonta of California opened a joint investigation of the league a year after The Times reported female workers’ claims of workplace discrimination and pay inequity.
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Who Won, and Who Lost, in the 2023 N.F.L. Draft
The New York Times – Sports:
Philadelphia, Detroit and Green Bay all had their reasons for making the picks they did. Here’s what we learned in the draft aftermath.
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Jets, Giants Focus on Defense in Round 1 of the N.F.L. Draft
The New York Times – Sports:
Though prognosticators guessed that both teams might look for offensive players, the Jets chose an edge rusher from Iowa State and the Giants selected a Maryland cornerback.
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What We Learned From Round 1 of the N.F.L. Draft
The New York Times – Sports:
The Carolina Panthers surprised no one by selecting Bryce Young of Alabama. The Houston Texans began building their future. And a highly regarded quarterback wasn’t chosen at all.
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2023 NFL Draft Order and Picks: First Round Results
The New York Times – Sports:
The Carolina Panthers select Bryce Young, the Alabama quarterback, at No. 1 overall. Here’s a full list of the results as they happen.