Dick Butkus, one of the most well-known Bears players in history, has died, his family and the team confirmed on Thursday. He was 80 years old.
The Butkus family shared that the legendary linebacker died peacefully in his sleep overnight at his home in Malibu, Calif. No cause of death was given in the announcement.
From Derrick Henry joining the Ravens to Louisville parting ways with head coach Kenny Payne, Sports Illustrated host Robin Lundberg shares insights into some of the top stories trending on SI.com.
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.
