Washington's New Name, The Commanders

This comes after it was known as the Washington Football Team for the past two seasons after deciding to drop its old Redskins name after decades of criticism that it was offensive to Native Americans.

Owner Dan Snyder said the new name pays “homage to our local roots and what it means to represent the nation’s capital.”

Ross Responds To Deliberate Losses

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross responded last night to former head coach Brian Flores’ allegations in his lawsuit a day earlier that Ross offered him bonuses to lose in the 2019 season to get the draft’s top pick, calling the allegations “false, malicious and defamatory.” The claims were part of Flores’ suit against the NFL, the Dolphins, the New York Giants and the Denver Broncos alleging racially discriminatory hiring practices. He said on CNN yesterday that his suit will continue even if he is hired as a head coach by a team, stating, “This is about changing the hiring practices in the [NFL.]” But he also said he knows it may keep him from ever coaching again.

The day after Brian Flores’ accusations that Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross offered him bonuses to lose games in 2019, former Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson said on ESPN Wednesday that the Browns had a four-year plan that incentivized losing during the first two years, which led to him having a 1-31 record in the 2016 and 2017 seasons.

The Browns called Jackson’s claim “completely fabricated,” and said, “any accusation that any member of our organization was incentivized to deliberately lose games is categorically false.”

Belichick Praises Tom Brady

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick praised Tom Brady Wednesday, the day after Brady’s retirement announcement, calling him in a statement “the best player in NFL history,” and the “ultimate competitor and winner.”
Belichick was traveling Tuesday when Brady announced the news.

Brady later responded via Instagram Story, writing, “Thank you Coach Belichick I appreciate being coached by you the Greatest Coach in NFL History.”

The two won six Super Bowls together during Brady’s 20 years with the Pats.

Vikings Hiring Kevin O'Connell As Head Coach

The Minnesota Vikings are set to hire Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell as their head coach, the NFL Network reported Wednesday.

The 36-year-old’s hiring, his first as head coach, can’t be made official until after the Super Bowl.

Sunday, February 6 Schedule (TIme Central)

Pro Bowl

AFC vs. NFC, 2 p.m.

Sunday, February 13 Schedule (Time Central)

Super Bowl

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Los Angeles Rams 5:30 p.m.