Andrew Brandt

Le’Veon Bell wants to be paid as a No. 1 running back and a No. 2 receiver, but the Steelers instead have used the RB franchise tag on him. If he sits out part of training camp in protest, all the better for the team as it reduces the wear and tear on his body

NFL players face the shortest careers, the greatest injury risk, and work for the league that has the most revenues. So why don’t they have the kind of contract security that major leaguers enjoy?

As we'll see when NBA free agency opens, the NFL's way of doing player business varies significantly (and is much less player-friendly) than the NBA's. From the reasons behind player trades to contract guarantees, let's dig into it.

Tanking is a loaded word in the sports world, but it can be a vital strategy for long-term success. That and sticking to one team-building philosophy

As a former sports agent and NFL team executive, I’ve seen hundreds of people just like him. The only difference: he’s one of the loudest

The league has relaxed its celebration penalties, but we’ll still complain about a few killjoys come Sunday afternoons in the fall . . . plus that time a star player told me he wouldn’t show up to OTAs in Green Bay even if it meant losing a $5 million bonus

The league has reduced the extra period from 15 minutes to 10, but in the name of player safety (and strategy), why not just scrap the entire thing? Plus notes on Tom Brady’s undocumented concussion and why Colin Kaepernick still hasn’t signed on with a new team

Incoming players are locked into a wage scale, but agents can still boost those deals in subtle ways. Just beware of a sinister trend . . .

Selected first overall in the last draft without a rookie wage scale, Bradford has enjoyed uncommon leverage and amassed a fortune

Leonard Fournette and Christian McCaffrey were first-round selections, proving there is little upside to playing in non-playoff bowls. Just ask Jake Butt, who fell to the fifth round after being injured