Ex-Seahawks Hall of Famer Cortez Kennedy found dead

Owners approve several rule changes

MIAMI, May 24, (Agencies): Pro Football Hall of Famer Cortez Kennedy passed away at the age of 48, the Orlando Police Department said Tuesday.

The cause of death remains unknown. ESPN reported that police said Kennedy’s death wasn’t suspicious but they are investigating.

Kennedy, an eight-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle, spent his entire 11-year career with the Seattle Seahawks from 1990 to 2000. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012.

NFL owners voted to approve several rule changes at the spring league meeting, including shortening overtime periods to 10 minutes after the idea was proposed at the annual league meeting in March. NFL commissioner

in a letter to fan, echoed what he shared earlier in the day with owners regarding celebrations after touchdowns — using the ball as a prop, going to the ground and creating snow angels — are permitted.

Goodell, Dallas Cowboys

David Irving

Roger

defensive end is facing a four-game suspension for violating the NFL performanceenhancing drug policy.

According to multiple reports, Irving informed the league he would appeal and believes there is “evidence” that will clear him.

Super Bowl LV is relocating This file photo taken on Aug 3, 2012 shows former Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy with his bust during the Class of 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio. (AFP) from L.A. Los Angeles was awarded the 2021 Super Bowl — Super Bowl LV — but with construction delayed by record rainfall and the and

unable to become full-time tenants of the new venue until 2020, NFL owners voted unanimously to delay the site as Super Bowl host for an additional season. Instead, Tampa, Fla., was named site of the 55th Super Bowl.

Chargers

Davis,

York Jets,

Richardson Bryce Petty Hackenberg,

Rams New England Patriots

Gronkowski

The and Rob agreed to a restructured deal that could pay the tight end as much as $10.75 million this season, according to multiple reports.

Gronkowski’s contract runs through 2019 but no changes were made to the final two years of the deal.

Adoree Jackson, Tennessee Titans’

Cornerback one of the two first-round draft picks this year, has agreed to a fouryear deal with a team option for a fifth season, the Titans announced.

Jackson was the 18th overall pick. Wide receiver

who was taken by the Titans with the fifth overall pick, is one of three draft picks that have not yet signed with the team.

Brandon Marshall

Corey

is no longer a member of the

but the well-traveled wide receiver remained a talking point for former teammates after organized team activities. Defensive lineman

told a horde of media that team chemistry was decidedly improved. Richardson then bowed, smiled and said, “Let’s just say we’ve got 15 reasons why it’s better,” a reference to Marshall’s former uniform number.

The Giants signed Marshall to a two-year deal.

New

Sheldon

The New York Jets’ starting quarterback job is up for grabs.

That means a three-man competition among

Josh McCown,

Christian

and

with the winner under center for the regular-season opener. At least that’s the company line, as expected, at the moment.