This week in the NFL, we got ourselves an old fashioned player-team beef starting up. The Los Angeles Rams chose to cut Todd Gurley last month, and what started out as a normal business decision has turned into an all-out petty war, Gurley was at it again on Twitter calling out his former team for not getting paid yet. Gurley was picked up by the Falcons just days after he was cut from Los Angeles.
@RamsNFL past due. Send me money ASAP
— Todd Gurley II (@TG3II) April 8, 2020
In other football news, the NFL’s only competition appears to be shutting down amid the COVID-19 virus. XFL officials originally said they had every intention of returning for a second season next year, but it looks like that changed rapidly. The league shut down operations on Friday morning and laid off its staff with no plans to return in 2021. A short run for what turned out to be a pretty fun alternative to the NFL.
Breaking: The XFL suspended operations Friday morning and laid off nearly all of its staff, multiple sources told @SeifertESPN and @FieldYates.
The league currently has no plans to return in 2021. pic.twitter.com/NxZbHAKRsM
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 10, 2020
In draft news, QB prospect Tua Tagovailoa submitted a virtual Pro Day to teams this week. The Alabama standout is on a journey back from hip surgery that cut his final season short with the Crimson Tide. The hope is that his virtual Pro Day will allow teams to get a look at him and hopefully give him a shot at a higher pick in the draft.
On Thursday, #Bama QB Tua Tagovailoa held a virtual Pro Day, with footage sent to all 32 teams. Here are some highlights 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 pic.twitter.com/KL9EjYiu5P
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 10, 2020
On to another Quarterback, Tom Brady is already making moves in Tampa Bay. The newest Buc’ is already trade-marking Tompa Bay and Tampa Brady in hopes of selling merchandise while he plays in Florida. Not a bad way to make money while you’re already making a ton of money.
Tom Brady hopes to trademark "Tompa Bay" and "Tampa Brady" for use in merchandise, including clothing, headwear and footwear. https://t.co/mlFB1yhgYt
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 10, 2020
And finally, the Texans are once again making a trade involving a wide receiver. This time, Houston will be receiving WR Brandon Cooks from the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a second-round pick and a future fourth-rounder. This comes after the team traded DeAndre Hopkins to Arizona in exchange for David Johnson and a few picks.
The #Texans are sending a 2nd round pick to the #Rams in exchange for WR Brandin Cooks and a future fourth-round pick, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 9, 2020
More News From Around the NFL
- The Kansas City Chiefs will keep up their secondary by resigning Bashan Breeland to a one-year deal.
- The Lions are willing to listen on trading their number three overall pick.
- Bengals’ WR AJ Green is ready to go after missing the 2019 season
- Jameis Winston feels good about being replaced by Tom Brady in Tampa Bay
All of that news and more, this week in the NFL! Check back weekly with GMS Sports for the most up-to-date information on your favorite sports.
