As early as this week, the Supreme Court may decide whether to hear a petition by the NFL and DirecTV that contests a ruling by the Ninth District Court of Appeals. The ruling made last August opened the door to democratize the league’s Sunday Ticket package, according to ESPN. Subscribers of Sunday Ticket sued, citing antitrust law, but had their class-action suit initially shot down by a lower court's decision.
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to cut quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on Wednesday, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The reported move comes just hours after the franchise agreed to sign Gardner Minshew to a two-year deal and days after after the team released signal-caller Brian Hoyer.
The Minnesota Vikings will sign running back Aaron Jones after the Green Bay Packers released the veteran on Monday, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Tuesday morning. The deal will be for one year and $7 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Free agent running back Derrick Henry has agreed to sign a two-year contract worth $16 million with the Baltimore Ravens, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Cleveland Browns are reportedly adding Jameis Winston to the team, providing depth behind Deshaun Watson after his injury-plagued season.
