NFL Network Special Airing Sunday at 4:00 PM ET Goes Inside the Epic Super Bowl Commercial Shoot that Celebrates 100 Years of Football with Never-Before-Seen Interviews and Outtakes
Prior to the New England Patriots' winning their historic sixth Super Bowl title, football fans witnessed another milestone moment with the premiere of the NFL's Super Bowl commercial entitled " The 100-Year Game." The two minute ad, which kicked off the celebration of the NFL's 100 th season garnered the No. 1 spot in USA Today's Ad Meterwith the publication describing it as "a tour de force starring an assemblage of many of the greats of NFL history."
The story behind that historic multi-day production shoot will debut in a special exclusive show, entitled Making of the 100-Year Game Sunday, March 3 at 4:00 PM ET on NFL Network.
Directed by Peter Berg (Friday Night Lights, Lone Survivor) and developed by the NFL in partnership with creative agency 72andSunny Los Angeles, the concept of the 100-Year Game centered around legendary NFL figures gathering for a celebration of the league's 100th season when chaos ensues. The half-hour special gives an inside look at the production that brought 44 past and present players, plus Commissioner Roger Goodell and other notable names together for an incredible shoot that crisscrossed the United States from Los Angeles, to Boston, to Orlando, to New Orleans.
"As an avid football fan, this was an incredible project to be a part of," said Berg. "We had a lot of personality spanning 100 years of the NFL in one room, and there were so many moments beyond what was captured in the two-minute spot that fans will get a kick out of."
In addition to exclusive behind the scenes shots and outtakes from the filming of the spot,Making of the 100-Year Game also features interviews with Berg, stunt coordinator Jeff Dashnaw, NFL Senior Vice President of Global Brand and Consumer Marketing Julie Haddon, and NFL Hall of Famers Franco Harris and LaDainian Tomlinson who appeared in the spot.
"We wanted to create a commercial spot that would unite fans of all generations" said Haddon. "To kick off the 100th season of the NFL, we thought it was only fitting to celebrate so many of our former and current superstars from yesterday and today with a campaign like this. We are excited about sharing with fans some of the most entertaining, touching and behind the scenes magic moments from the shoot."
Following its premiere on Super Bowl Sunday, February 3, The 100-Year Game has been viewed more than 100 million times across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube on League, Club, Player, Influencer and Media accounts.
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| 'Super Bowl LIII Champions - New England Patriots' Official Commemorative Film Available March 5 |
STILL HERE AND BACK ON TOP: THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS CAPTURE SIXTH SUPER BOWL TITLE
The Official Commemorative Film for Record-Tying Sixth Championship, "Super Bowl LIII Champions: New England Patriots" Available on Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack, DVD & Digital HD, March 5, 2019
In a defensive battle for the ages, the New England Patriots once again reigned supreme in Super Bowl LIII, capturing their sixth title in eighteen seasons and their third in the last five years. After an exciting season, Patriots fans can now rejoice once more after a 13-3 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII.
On March 5, 2019, Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM), the National Football League (NFL) and NFL Films will team up to bring fans the most anticipated sports film of the year when Super Bowl LIII Champions: New England Patriots is made available on Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack ($34.93 SRP), DVD ($24.99 SRP), and Digital HD ($12.99). Pre-order is now available on NFL Shop and iTunes. The Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack and DVD will be made available throughout the New England area where videos are sold.
All the captivating moments from the Patriots run to reclaiming NFL supremacy are now yours to own in this dazzling Blu-Ray® Combo Pack. Relive the instances that helped define the season as NFL Films takes you on a journey through each game, from opening kick-off against Houston, through the thrilling regular season, all leading up to the sixth World Championship in a remarkable 18-year span. With sideline sound and mic'd-up players that put you right in the game, award-winning cinematography, pulse-pounding music, and exciting special features, Super Bowl LIII Champions: New England Patriots is a must-have for any Patriots fan!
"The Cinedigm team has a storied history of working with the NFL and NFL Films, and this year we were proud to witness one of the most impressive dynasties in sports history continue their legendary run. It is our honor to release this season-long tribute to the New England Patriots and their sixth Super Bowl title!" said Bill Sondheim, President, Cinedigm Entertainment.
"Fans of the NFL were treated to a tale of preparation, determination and resilience in Super Bowl LIII," said Bill Perrault, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Brand Management, Cinedigm. "The game perfectly encapsulated all the attributes that help define the Patriots storied franchise and served as a great example of what it takes to be successful in the NFL. We are confident Patriots fans will cherish this commemorative film for years to come."
"There is a reason why the New England Patriots have been so successful," said Todd Schmidt, Senior Producer at NFL Films. "And in this film, you'll see and hear what makes them so impressive. The in-game wires are incredible. Never before have we had such an inside look at the inner workings of one of the greatest dynasties in sports history.'"
Bonus features available on all formats will include:
- SUPER BOWL OPENING NIGHT
- POST-GAME CEREMONIES
- 2018 NFL SHOTS OF THE YEAR
- 2018 NFL SHOTS OF THE YEAR – IT'S A FUNNY GAME
- 2018 NFL SOUNDS OF THE YEAR – GAME DAY
- 2018 NFL SOUNDS OF THE YEAR – SPEED OF SOUND
- 2018 NFL SOUNDS OF THE YEAR – QB CLUB
Additional bonus features available only on Blu-Ray Combo Pack include:
- BELICHICK THE GREAT
- FOOTBALL PHD
- BRADY LEGACY
- GRONKOWSKI AND PARKER
- JULIAN EDELMAN
- PATRICK CHUNG
- CHRIS HOGAN
The Details
| SUPER BOWL LIII CHAMPIONS: NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS | | | |
| Format | Blu-Ray Combo Pack | DVD | Digital HD |
| Item Number | NF6094 | NF6095 | - |
| UPC | 767685160947 | 767685160954 | - |
| SRP | $34.93 | $24.99 | $12.99 |
| 40 WOMEN TO PARTICIPATE IN NFL’S ANNUAL WOMEN'S CAREERS IN FOOTBALL FORUM FEBRUARY 26-27 IN INDIANAPOLIS |
INDIANAPOLIS -- February 26, 2019 -- As part of its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, the National Football League will host its third annual WOMEN'S CAREERS IN FOOTBALL FORUM February 26-27 ahead of the 2019 NFL SCOUTING COMBINE in Indianapolis.
The Forum will connect 40 female participants currently working in college football with leaders in professional and collegiate football. The goal of the Forum is to support the development of a talent pipeline by connecting high-potential women to career opportunities in football. Over the course of the two-day event, participants will network with hiring managers and football decision-makers and learn from experts at all levels of the game on how to further their careers in football.
Over the past two years, 19 women have earned 26 employment opportunities with nine NFL clubs (ATL, BAL, BUF, CAR, MIN, NYJ, PIT, SF, TB), six colleges/universities, and three AAF Teams. For more information, please click[/Documents/20172018%20Women%27s%20Forum%20Results%20%20NFL%20amd%20College.pdf]HERE.
This year's participants will attend panel discussions, breakout sessions, and networking activities with executives and industry experts representing the NFL, NCAA, Canadian Football League, and Women's Leaders in College Sports, among other organizations.
Featured speakers and presenters will include NFL Chief Football Administrative Officer DAWN APONTE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach BRUCE ARIANS, Indianapolis Colts General Manager CHRIS BALLARD, New York Giants Senior Vice President and General Manager DAVE GETTLEMAN, Owner and President of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation and Glazer Family Foundation DARCIE GLAZER KASSEWITZ, Baltimore Ravens Head Coach JOHN HARBAUGH, Buffalo Bills Head Coach SEAN MCDERMOTT, Women's Leaders in College Sports Chief Executive Officer PATTI PHILLIPS, Carolina Panthers Head Coach RON RIVERA, and Los Angeles Rams General Manager LES SNEAD.
The two-day program includes a series of breakout sessions focused on the following topics: Player Personnel, Football Operations, Football Administration, Coaching, and Research & Strategy. Additionally, there will be panels covering NFL Player Personnel, Coaching in the NFL, and Female Leaders in football.
| NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah 2019 NFL Scouting Combine Conference Call -- Transcript and Audio |
NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah held a conference call to preview the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine. Provided below is a transcript and audio of today's call:
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NFL Network provides live coverage of the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine on-field drills Friday, March 1 - Monday, March 4 starting at 9:00 AM ET (10:00 AM ET on Saturday). For full details on NFL Network's coverage of the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine, visit: https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/NFL-Media-Provides-Comprehensive-Coverage-of-the-2019-NFL-Scouting-Combine.aspx
To view Daniel Jeremiah's updated Top 50 prospects for the 2019 NFL Draft, visit: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001018821/article/daniel-jeremiahs-top-50-prospects-for-2019-nfl-draft-20
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| 15th Annual 'Run Rich Run' to Benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® |
Fans encouraged to join NFL Network and NFL PLAY 60 in support of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by sharing a video of their best '40-Yard Dash'
NFL Network and DIRECTV AUDIENCE Network personality Rich Eisen will once again cap off the week in Indianapolis at the NFL Scouting Combine, Presented by Verizon with his signature 40-yard dash for the "Run Rich Run" charitable campaign in support of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Since 2004, Eisen's dashing display of athletic prowess in a suit, tie and Under Armour cleats has served as a fitting conclusion to the annual event that gives viewers a look at the next generation of NFL talent alongside team personnel. "Run Rich Run" has been embraced by NFL fans, players and team personnel, providing a charitable opportunity to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding Cures. Saving Children®.
This year's campaign is already off to a blazing start following Eisen's kick off race with eight-time Olympic Gold Medalist and World Record holder Usain Bolt during Super Bowl week in Atlanta. Despite coming up a bit short against the 11-time World Champion, the competition sparked a personal best 5.89 finish from Eisen, which he'll look to replicate this year in Indy.
NFL Network through 'Run Rich Run' will benefit the NFL PLAY 60 relationship with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
Since 2012, NFL PLAY 60 has been the 'Official Champion of Play' at St. Jude, helping to give all kids the chance to play.
"It's an honor to run on behalf of St Jude," said Eisen. "Other than running faster, I can only hope that we keep raising as much money for these kids and their loving families as possible. So, everyone should please donate. And I'll do the rest."
NFL Network and the NFL Foundation have combined for a donation of $75,000 to the cause. Fans can show their support, while demonstrating their own athleticism by submitting videos of themselves running the 40-yard dash. Along with their submissions, fans are encouraged to donate money to help support the lifesaving mission and ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.
"We will all be rooting for the NFL and Rich Eisen, our long-time supporters, as they join forces to bring awareness to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through this one-of-a kind celebration of athleticism and philanthropy," said Richard Shadyac, Jr., President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. "Fans around the world are in for a treat as Rich leverages his athletic prowess to showcase the importance of the St. Jude mission and are encouraged to join him in running and raising funds. This kind of support is instrumental in ensuring that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live."
Courtyard by Marriott, Under Armour, AT&T and Wrangler have also generously pledged donations to help support play therapy at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. As the Official Champion of Play at St. Jude, NFL PLAY 60 has pledged to support the needs of its Child Life program, which helps children cope with the stress of their illness through therapeutic play and other activities, promoting development, self-expression and peer interaction among other benefits. Child Life is an integral part of the medical team at St. Jude and is visible in every clinical arena from patient care to program development.
Eisen's 40-yard dash will air within NFL Network's final day of coverage from the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine, Presented by Verizon on Monday, March 4.
Fans can submit their own 40-yard dash videos via Twitter, Instagram and YouTube using the following hashtags: #RunRichRun #StJude #PLAY60.
To support NFL PLAY 60's collaboration along with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, fans can visit: NFL.com/RunRichRun.
The 2019 NFL Scouting Combine, Presented by Verizon will air on NFL Network March 1 – March 4, as well as on ABC Saturday, March 2 at 1:00 PM ET.
The Rich Eisen Show, nationally syndicated across 160+ radio stations and on television via DIRECTV's AUDIENCE channel 239 and streaming on DIRECTV NOW airs Monday-Friday, Noon–3PM Eastern / 9AM–Noon Pacific.
| NFL ANNOUNCES 32 COMPENSATORY DRAFT CHOICES TO 15 CLUBS |
NFL ANNOUNCES 32 COMPENSATORY DRAFT CHOICES TO 15 CLUBS
A total of 32 compensatory choices in the 2019 NFL Draft have been awarded to 15 teams, the NFL announced today.
Under the rules for compensatory draft selections, a team losing more or better compensatory free agents(“CFA”) than it acquires in the previous year is eligible to receive compensatory draft picks.
The compensatory picks will be positioned within the third through seventh rounds based on the value of the compensatory free agents lost.
Compensatory free agents are determined by a formula based on salary, playing time and postseason honors. The formula was developed by the NFL Management Council. Not every free agent lost or signed by a club is covered by this formula. No club may receive more than four compensatory picks in any one year. If a club qualifies for more than four compensatory picks after offsetting each CFA lost by each CFA gained of an equal or higher value, the four highest remaining selections will be awarded to the club.
The Collective Bargaining Agreement limits the number of compensatory selections to the number of clubs then in the League (32). This year, six clubs: the Baltimore Ravens, the Cincinnati Bengals, the Indianapolis Colts, the Los Angeles Rams, the New York Giants, and the San Francisco 49ers qualified for compensatory selections under the net loss formula but will not receive those picks because the final numerical values of the CFAs who were lost by those clubs ranked 33rd through 39th among the final numerical values of all compensatory selections. Each of those six clubs will receive compensatory selections for other CFAs lost whose final numerical values ranked within the top 32.
The following 2019 compensatory draft picks have been determined by the NFL Management Council for the 2019 NFL Draft, which will be held on April 25-27 in Nashville:
Round
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Round Choice/
Overall Selection
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Team
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33-96
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Washington
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3
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34-97
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New England
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3
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35-98
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Los Angeles Rams
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3
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36-99
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Los Angeles Rams
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3
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37-100
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Carolina
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3
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38-101
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New England
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3
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39-102
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Baltimore
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|
|
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4
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33-135
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Indianapolis
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4
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34-136
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Dallas
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4
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35-137
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Atlanta
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4
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36-138
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Philadelphia
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|
|
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5
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33-171
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New York Giants
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5
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34-172
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Atlanta
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5
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35-173
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Washington
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|
|
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6
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33-205
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New England
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6
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34-206
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Washington
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6
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35-207
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Arizona
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6
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36-208
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Philadelphia
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6
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37-209
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Minnesota
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6
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38-210
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Cincinnati
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6
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39-211
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Cincinnati
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6
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40-212
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San Francisco
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6
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41-213
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Cincinnati
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6
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42-214
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Kansas City
|
|
|
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7
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33-247
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Minnesota
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7
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34-248
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Arizona
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7
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35-249
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Arizona
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7
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36-250
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Minnesota
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7
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37-251
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Los Angeles Rams
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7
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38-252
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New England
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7
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39-253
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Washington
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7
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40-254
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Arizona
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The compensatory free agents lost and gained in 2018 by the clubs that will receive compensatory picks in the 2019 Draft:
ARIZONA
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Lost:
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Brown, Jaron; Brown, John; Gabbert, Blaine; Martin, Kareem; Stanton, Drew; Williams, Tramon
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Gained:
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Pugh, Justin; Smith, Andre
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ATLANTA
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Lost:
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Clayborn, Adrian; Gabriel, Taylor; Poe, Dontari; Roberts, Andre
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Gained:
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Fusco, Brandon; Paulsen, Logan
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BALTIMORE
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Lost:
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Jensen, Ryan; Wallace, Mike; Watson, Benjamin
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Gained:
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Brown, John
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CAROLINA
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Lost:
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Dickson, Ed; Lotulelei, Star; Norwell, Andrew
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Gained:
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Cockrell, Ross; Poe, Dontari
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CINCINNATI
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Lost:
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Bodine, Russell; Hill, Jeremy; McCarron, A.J.; Smith, Andre; Smith, Chris
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Gained:
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Brown, Preston
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DALLAS
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Lost:
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Hitchens, Anthony; Wilber, Kyle
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Gained:
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Fleming, Cameron
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INDIANAPOLIS
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Lost:
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Bostic, Jon; Gore, Frank; Melvin, Rashaan; Mingo, Barkevious; Moncrief, Donte
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Gained:
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Autry, Denico; Grant, Ryan; Slauson, Matt
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KANSAS CITY
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Lost:
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Fulton, Zach; Logan, Bennie; Mitchell, Terrance; Pierre-Louis, Kevin; Wilson, Albert
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Gained:
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Henne, Chad; Hitchens, Anthony; Watkins, Sammy; Williams, Damien
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LOS ANGELES RAMS
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Lost:
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Carrier, Derek; Davis, Cody; Johnson, Trumaine; Watkins, Sammy
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Gained:
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|
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MINNESOTA
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Lost:
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Bridgewater, Teddy; Brock, Tramaine; Keenum, Case; McKinnon, Jerick; Stephen, Shamar
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Gained:
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Cousins, Kirk; Richardson, Sheldon
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NEW ENGLAND
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Lost:
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Amendola, Danny; Bademosi, Johnson; Butler, Malcolm; Fleming, Cameron; Lewis, Dion; Solder, Nate
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Gained:
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Clayborn, Adrian; Hill, Jeremy
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NEW YORK GIANTS
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Lost:
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Cockrell, Ross; Fluker, D.J.; Kennard, Devon; Pugh, Justin; Richburg, Weston; Smith, Geno
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Gained:
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Latimer, Cody; Martin, Kareem; Solder, Nate; Thomas, Michael
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PHILADELPHIA
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Lost:
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Allen, Beau; Blount, LeGarrette; Burton, Trey; Robinson, Patrick
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Gained:
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Ngata, Haloti; Wallace, Mike
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SAN FRANCISCO
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Lost:
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Fusco, Brandon; Hall, Leon; Hyde, Carlos; Lynch, Aaron; Paulsen, Logan
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Gained:
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McKinnon, Jerick; Richburg, Weston
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WASHINGTON
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Lost:
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Compton, Will; Cousins, Kirk; Grant, Ryan; Long, Spencer; Murphy, Trent; Paul, Niles
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Gained:
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Richardson, Paul
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2019 NFL COMPENSATORY DRAFT PICKS
Arizona
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4
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New England
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4
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Washington
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4
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Cincinnati
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3
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Los Angeles Rams
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3
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Minnesota
|
3
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Atlanta
|
2
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Philadelphia
|
2
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Baltimore
|
1
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Carolina
|
1
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Dallas
|
1
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Indianapolis
|
1
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Kansas City
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1
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New York Giants
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1
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San Francisco
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1
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TOTAL
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32
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SUMMARY OF COMPENSATORY DRAFT PICKS, 1994-2019
Baltimore
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50
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Dallas
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42
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Green Bay
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42
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New England
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39
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Los Angeles Rams
|
36
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Cincinnati
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35
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Philadelphia
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32
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Pittsburgh
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32
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San Francisco
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31
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Tennessee
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30
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Seattle
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29
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Buffalo
|
28
|
Arizona
|
26
|
Kansas City
|
25
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New York Giants
|
25
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Indianapolis
|
23
|
Minnesota
|
22
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Atlanta
|
21
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Denver
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21
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Detroit
|
21
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Oakland
|
21
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Los Angeles Chargers
|
20
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Miami
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20
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Jacksonville
|
19
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Tampa Bay
|
19
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Carolina
|
18
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Chicago
|
17
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Washington
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16
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Houston
|
15
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New York Jets
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14
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Cleveland
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13
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New Orleans
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10
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TOTAL
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812
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| NFL Media Provides Comprehensive Coverage of the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine |
Live Coverage of 2019 NFL Scouting Combine Presented by Verizon On-Field Drills Friday, March 1 – Monday, March 4 on NFL Network
Former All Pro Offensive Tackle Joe Thomas & Former Pro Bowl Defensive Tackle Kyle Williams Join Live Coverage
50 Hours of Live Combine Week Coverage
'Path to the Draft' Returns Wednesday, February 27 & Thursday, February 28 at 1:00 PM ET
'Run Rich Run' Concludes Combine Coverage for 15th Year
For the 15th year, NFL Media provides multi-platform coverage of the NFL Scouting Combine Presented by Verizon from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. BeginningWednesday, February 27, NFL Media provides 50 hours of live Combine week coverage, offering the first look at the 2019 NFL Draft class highlighted by Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Kyler Murray, elite defensive prospects Nick Bosa, Quinnen Williams, Josh Allen, Rashan Gary and Greedy Williams, and quarterbacks Dwayne Haskins, Drew Lock and Daniel Jones.
Live coverage of 2019 NFL Scouting Combine Presented by Verizon on-field drills beginsFriday, March 1 with the running backs, offensive linemen and special teams, and continues with the quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends on Saturday, March 2, thedefensive linemen and linebackers on Sunday, March 3, and the defensive backs on Monday, March 4. Coverage of workouts begins at 9:00 AM ET on Friday, Sunday and Monday, and 10:00 AM ET on Saturday on NFL Network and NFL.com. Coverage of the quarterback and wide receiver workouts will also be available on ABC Saturday from 1:00-3:00 PM ET.
NFL Media features a 36-man roster of talent to cover the Combine, including NFL Draft experts Daniel Jeremiah, Charles Davis and Bucky Brooks. Host Rich Eisen anchors NFL Network's coverage of the on-field workouts joined by Jeremiah in the booth at Lucas Oil Stadium. Additional coverage is provided by Davis, Pro Football Hall of Famers Kurt Warner, Michael Irvin and Deion Sanders, as well as Steve Smith Sr., Maurice Jones-Drew, Willie McGinest, Shaun O'Hara, Chris Rose and Peter Schrager. NFL Network's live coverage of on-field workouts also includes analysis from former All Pro offensive tackleJoe Thomas (Friday) and recently retired Pro Bowl defensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills Kyle Williams (Sunday).
Additional coverage throughout the week on NFL Network is provided by Melissa Stark and Steve Mariucci interviewing a variety of coaches, Mariucci putting top quarterback prospects to the test on the Whiteboard, and NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and NFL Network reporter Kimberly Jones providing the latest news reports from around the league.
Live NFL Network coverage of the 2019 NFL Combine Presented by Verizon is available across devices (smartphone, PC, tablet and connected TVs) through the NFL app or NFL.com/watch for subscribers of participating NFL Network providers. Full NFL Network audio simulcast coverage will be carried live on the TuneIn app. Additionally, SiriusXM's NFL Radio will be broadcasting live from Indianapolis all week. For the full schedule and all the ways to watch the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine Presented by Verizon, go to NFL.com/WatchCombine.
Get to know all of the 2019 NFL Draft prospects and hear from all 32 NFL teams on Path to the Draft, which returns on Wednesday, February 27 and Thursday, February 28 at 1:00 PM ET with Bucky Brooks, Rhett Lewis, Andrew Siciliano, Ian Rapoport and other NFL Network reporters. Path to the Draft returns in full on Monday, March 18 with one-hour episodes airing Monday-Friday at 6:00 PM ET.
For the 15th year, the Combine will conclude with Rich Eisen's annual 40-yard dash in his trademark suit and cleats. At the close of the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine Presented by Verizon, Eisen will run the 40, and like last year 'Run Rich Run' will benefit the NFL PLAY 60 relationship with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Since 2012, NFL PLAY 60 has been the 'Official Champion of Play' at St. Jude, helping to give all kids the chance to play.
NFL Network will donate $50,000 to the cause. Fans can show their support while demonstrating their own athleticism by submitting videos of themselves running the 40-yard dash. Along with their submissions, fans are encouraged to donate money to help support the lifesaving mission and ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.
Courtyard by Marriott has also generously pledged donations to help support play therapy at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. As the Official Champion of Play at St. Jude, NFL PLAY 60 has pledged to support the needs of its Child Life program, which helps children cope with the stress of their illness through therapeutic play and other activities, promoting development, self-expression and peer interaction among other benefits. Child Life is an integral part of the medical team at St. Jude and is visible in every clinical arena from patient care to program development.
To submit videos running the 40 and to support NFL PLAY 60's collaboration along with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, fans can visit NFL.com/RunRichRun. Fans can also submit 'Run Rich Run' videos via YouTube, Twitter and Instagram using the following hashtags: #RunRichRun #StJude.
This year's campaign is already off to a blazing start following Eisen's kick off race with eight-time Olympic Gold Medalist and World Record holder Usain Bolt during Super Bowl week in Atlanta. Despite coming up a bit short against the 11-time World Champion, the competition sparked a 5.89 finish from Eisen – a career best – setting up for an exciting run in Indianapolis.
All of Eisen's 40-yard dash times at the Combine are provided below:
Year Seconds
2018 5.97
2017 6.02
2016 5.94
2015 6.10
2014 5.98
2013 6.03
2012 6.03
2011 6.18
2010 6.21
2009 6.34
2008 6.34
2007 6.43
2006 6.22
2005 6.77
In addition to NFL Network's coverage of the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine Presented by Verizon, fans can follow all of the action from Indianapolis digitally via the following:
- Combine Today – One-hour Combine Today shows stream on NFL.com Friday, March 1 – Monday, March 4, recapping each day's action from Indianapolis. Bucky Brooks, Maurice Jones-Drew, Lance Zierlein and Matt "Money" Smith anchor each day's coverage from inside Lucas Oil Stadium, while Colleen Wolfe provides interviews with prospects following their workouts and Cynthia Frelund examines how each player will project in the NFL. Combine Today streams at 4:00 PM ET onFriday and Sunday, at 5:00 PM ET on Saturday, and at 2:00 PM ET on Monday
- Combine Tracker – Each day of the Combine, track the highest performers of the day with the Combine Tracker available on NFL.com, sorted by event and position
- NFL Media Podcasts – NFL Digital coverage of the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine Presented by Verizon includes on-location episodes of Move the Sticks with Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks, Around the NFL with Dan Hanzus, Gregg Rosenthal,Chris Wesseling and Marc Sessler, Rapsheet and Friends with Ian Rapoport, and NFL Fantasy Live with Marcas Grant and Graham Barfield
- Destination Nashville: Drive to the NFL Draft – NFL Media's acclaimed draft documentary series returns for a second season with Destination Nashville: Drive to the NFL Draft. This season's eight-episode series follows three elite prospects – former Michigan defensive tackle Rashan Gary, former LSU defensive back Greedy Williams and former Ole Miss wide receiver A.J. Brown – on their epic journey to Nashville – site of the 2019 NFL Draft – and achieving their dreams of playing in the NFL. Viewers will gain first-person insight and access to each prospect's life, from their intense training regiments to their experiences at the NFL Scouting Combine, Pro Day and the NFL Draft. To view each episode of Destination Nashville: Drive to the NFL Draft, visit NFL.com/DestinationNashville beginning Monday, February 25
- Written Content on NFL.com – Throughout the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine Presented by Verizon, NFL.com's stable of writers have everything happening in Indianapolis covered, with written pieces such as Bucky Brooks' Winners and Losers column following each day of on-field workouts, Gregg Rosenthal and Chris Wesseling's Top 101 Free Agents of 2019, the biggest questions facing top quarterbacks at the Combine from Tom Pelissero, and more
- Social Media Coverage – NFL Media provides extensive coverage of the Combine on various social media channels, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. Twitter amplify highlights of the top moments from Indianapolis, on-the-ground original social content capturing the top athletic achievements distributed across social networks, and delivery of original social content to all 32 NFL clubs. Also, the NFL will be coordinating with more than 20 college football programs to share, create and amplify social content from Indianapolis
NFL Media 2019 NFL Scouting Combine Talent
MJ Acosta Reporter
Judy Battista Reporter
Tiffany Blackmon Reporter
Bucky Brooks Analyst
Stacey Dales Reporter
Charles Davis Analyst
Rich Eisen Host
Cynthia Frelund Analyst
Mike Garafolo Reporter
Mike Giardi Reporter
Michael Irvin Analyst
Daniel Jeremiah Analyst
Kimberly Jones Reporter
Maurice Jones-Drew Analyst
Aditi Kinkhabwala Reporter
Rhett Lewis Host
Steve Mariucci Analyst
Willie McGinest Analyst
Shaun O'Hara Analyst
James Palmer Reporter
Tom Pelissero Reporter
Ian Rapoport NFL Network Insider
Chris Rose Host
Deion Sanders Analyst
Peter Schrager Host
Andrew Siciliano Host
Jane Slater Reporter
Matt "Money" Smith Host
Steve Smith Sr. Analyst
Melissa Stark Host
Joe Thomas Analyst
Kurt Warner Analyst
Kyle Williams Analyst
Colleen Wolfe Host
Steve Wyche Reporter
Lance Zierlein Analyst
Following is the NFL Network day-by-day Combine coverage schedule (all times listed in ET):
Monday, February 25
7:00 AM – Good Morning Football – LIVE
10:00 AM – Good Morning Football – Re-Air
1:00 PM – NFL Up to the Minute – LIVE
2:00 PM – 2018 NFL Scouting Combine – Defensive Backs
4:00 PM – 2018 NFL Scouting Combine – Defensive Linemen & Linebackers
6:00 PM – NFL's Top 10 – Pass Rushers
7:00 PM – NFL Total Access – LIVE
8:00 PM – Full Game Broadcast – New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns, 2018 Week 3
11:00 PM – NFL Total Access – Re-Air
12 Midnight – Full Game Broadcast – New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons, 2018 Week 3
Tuesday, February 26
7:00 AM – Good Morning Football – LIVE
10:00 AM – Good Morning Football – Re-Air
1:00 PM – NFL Up to the Minute – LIVE
2:00 PM – 2018 NFL Scouting Combine – Running Backs, Offensive Linemen & Special Teams
4:00 PM – 2018 NFL Scouting Combine – Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers & Tight Ends
6:00 PM – NFL's Top 10 – Draft Years
7:00 PM – NFL Total Access – LIVE
8:00 PM – Full Game Broadcast – New York Giants vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2018 Week 11
11:00 PM – NFL Total Access – Re-Air
12 Midnight – Full Game Broadcast – Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 2018 Week 10
Wednesday, February 27
7:00 AM – Good Morning Football – LIVE
10:00 AM – Good Morning Football – Re-Air
1:00 PM – Path to the Draft – LIVE
5:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Re-Air
7:00 PM – NFL Total Access – LIVE
8:00 PM – Full Game Broadcast – Green Bay Packers vs. New York Jets, 2018 Week 16
11:00 PM – NFL Total Access – Re-Air
12 Midnight – Full Game Broadcast – Atlanta Falcons vs. Cleveland Browns, 2018 Week 11
Thursday, February 28
7:00 AM – Good Morning Football – LIVE
10:00 AM – Good Morning Football – Re-Air
1:00 PM – Path to the Draft – LIVE
5:00 PM – Path to the Draft – Re-Air
7:00 PM – NFL Total Access – LIVE
8:00 PM – Full Game Broadcast – Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens, 2018 Week 17
11:00 PM – NFL Total Access – Re-Air
12 Midnight – Full Game Broadcast – Los Angeles Chargers vs. New England Patriots, 2018 AFC Divisional Round
Friday, March 1
7:00 AM – Good Morning Football – LIVE
9:00 AM – 2019 NFL Scouting Combine – Running Backs, Offensive Linemen & Special Teams – LIVE
- 3-hour edition airs at 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM & 12 Midnight ET
7:00 PM – NFL Total Access – LIVE
- Encores at 11:00 PM ET
Saturday, March 2
10:00 AM – 2019 NFL Scouting Combine – Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers & Tight Ends – LIVE
- 2-hour edition airs at 5:00 PM ET & 3-hour edition airs at 10:30 PM ET
7:00 PM – NFL Total Access – LIVE
- Encores at 1:30 AM ET
Sunday, March 3
9:00 AM – 2019 NFL Scouting Combine – Defensive Linemen & Linebackers – LIVE
- 3-hour edition airs at 4:00 PM & 10:30 PM ET
7:00 PM – NFL Total Access – LIVE
- Encores at 1:30 AM ET
Monday, March 4
7:00 AM – Good Morning Football – LIVE
9:00 AM – 2019 NFL Scouting Combine – Defensive Backs – LIVE
- Complete re-air at 2:00 PM ET & 3-hour edition at 8:00 PM & 12 Midnight ET
7:00 PM – NFL Total Access – LIVE
- Encores at 11:00 PM ET
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| National Football League Named Title Sponsor of 2019 HBCU Battle of the Brains |
#ChangingTheGame
National Football League Named Title Sponsor of 2019 HBCU Battle of the Brains
"The commitment of the NFL illustrates its shared belief in the product of our HBCU institutions." ---Gregory Gibson, Jr. Founder & Executive Director, HBCU Battle of the Brains.
Austin, TX, February 20, 2019 – The third annual Historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Battle of the Brains is set to take place Thursday, March 7, 2019 through Sunday, March 10, 2019, in Austin, TX, during South by Southwest (SXSW) – and this year's title sponsor is a game changer.
"It is with great excitement that we announce that the National Football League (NFL) is the title sponsor for this year's event," says Gregory Gibson, Jr., Founder and Executive Director, HBCU Battle of the Brains.
With a hashtag of #ChangingtheGame, this year's HBCU Battle of the Brains will once again pit teams of the best and brightest STEM and Business students from HBCUs across the country against each other as they compete for more than $50,000 in scholarship money. Each team will have 24 hours to develop a solution to a presented business challenge, and pitch live in front of a SXSW audience. They will be judged on analysis, business/technology solution, presentation, and Q&A, with crowd participation constituting one of the final votes.
"The NFL is honored and excited to return as a sponsor of the HBCU Battle of the Brains event," said David Jurenka, NFL Senior Vice President of Digital Media. "We saw firsthand last year how this event shines a light on the incredibly gifted young minds that will undoubtedly have an impact on the future of various industries, including ours. The creativity and enthusiasm surrounding this event is truly inspiring, and we are looking forward to the opportunity to engage and interact with these students."
More than 15 NFL executives and staff across its league and media offices will be on hand during the four-day event, providing guidance and support for participants in a variety of roles including featured speakers, team mentors and competition judges.
Hosted by HBCU Battle of the Brains, LLC, the competition is designed to support the HBCU mission of promoting the talented business and STEM students within the African American community while highlighting the benefits of SXSW, as well as the technology industry, in an engaging and dynamic way.
"Showcasing the immensely talented students that populate our nation's HBCUs has been a central focus of the HBCU Battle of the Brains," says Gibson. "The commitment of the NFL illustrates its shared belief in the product of our HBCU institutions."
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For the past several months, counsel for Mr. Kaepernick and Mr. Reid have engaged in an ongoing dialogue with representatives of the NFL. As a result of those discussions, the parties have decided to resolve the pending grievances. The resolution of this matter is subject to a confidentiality agreement so there will be no further comment by any party.
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