Andrew Brandt

1:58

NFL

New Standard for Contracts, Le’Veon Bell’s Holdout, More Top Business of Football Storylines

While Aaron Rodgers, Aaron Donald and Khalil Mack reset the standard for NFL contracts, Le’Veon Bell pushed his contract holdout to limits rarely seen.

by Andrew Brandt

1:01

NFL

Why NFL Trades Are Becoming Commonplace—and Two Ways to Really Heat Things Up

Five reasons why we’re seeing more big-name deals, both at the deadline and in the offseason

by Andrew Brandt

2:27

NFL

NFL Ratings Were Never a Problem—But There Is One Major Threat to the League’s Media Dominance

Trump effect? Not real. The NFL remains a programming juggernaut, with massive deals ahead. The real challenge will be to plan for a changing media landscape and audience

by Andrew Brandt

1:32

NFL

NFL History Is Bending Toward Safety. Better Get on Board

The new emphasis on roughing is just the latest effort by the stewards of football to make the game safer. Do you really want to go back to the old days?

by Andrew Brandt

0:30

NFL

Don’t Be Surprised if the 2018 Rookie Quarterbacks All Play at Some Point This Season

NFL teams used to have the luxury of allowing their rookie quarterbacks to sit on the bench and get up to speed with the pro game. But that seems to be a trend of the past.

by Andrew Brandt

NFL

How the Week of September 11 Unfolded in the NFL

How did the NFL handle games played the week of Sept. 11, 2001? Andrew Brandt, then an executive for the Green Bay Packers, explains the decisions that needed to be made in the wake of the tragedies.

by Andrew Brandt

1:33

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Recent NFL Superstar Contracts Have Eye-Popping Numbers, But Aren't Really Groundbreaking

Four NFL superstars just got paid big money, but the deals are not really groundbreaking.

by Andrew Brandt

1:16

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Examining the Cases of the Four NFL Players Who Still Haven't Reported

Looking at the contract situations—and likely resolutions—of the four stars who still haven't reported to their teams

by Andrew Brandt

0:31

NFL

Teams Have All the Leverage On Rookie Contracts, Another Topic For Future CBA Negotiations

Roquan Smith's holdout from Bears camp shows us another issue that will come up in the next CBA negotiation.

by Andrew Brandt

0:30

NFL

Why The Timing Isn't Right For an Aaron Rodgers Contract Extension

NFL contract extensions come down to leverage and timing. Our business of football expert explains why that works against a new deal for Aaron Rodgers.

by Andrew Brandt