The Official 2025 NFL Offseason Discussion Thread

[Grimoire Lenin]

Scary situation and thank goodness he got out okay. Terrifying to think what could have happened to him.

 

[Wolverine]

Alternate helmets approved by NFL for use with throwback uniforms in 2022

The NFL has approved a plan in which teams can wear alternate helmets with their throwback uniforms starting in 2022, according to league spokesman Brian McCarthy.

McCarthy tweeted Thursday that teams must tell the NFL of their plans for an alternate-color helmet for the 2022 season by July 31, even though they won't be used for another year.

The use of a second helmet was dropped in 2013 over concerns that wearing more than one helmet might not be safe for players. As those concerns have eased, clubs have lobbied for a second helmet because options for alternate jerseys were expanded in 2018, the league said in a memo sent to teams and obtained by The Associated Press and other media outlets.

The second helmet can be worn only with so-called classic, alternate or Color Rush jerseys, and all players must be fitted for both helmets before training camp, the league wrote in the memo.

But an additional helmet design would likely be most popular with throwback looks, which could include the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' white helmet with an orange buccaneer logo, the New England Patriots' Pat Patriot look and the Tennessee Titans' Oilers throwback.

The primary and alternate helmets must be the same make, model and size. The alternate helmets must be worn in practice the week of the game they will be used, if not before.

The NFL began allowing throwback uniforms to commemorate its 75th season in 1994. They gained popularity through the years before the limit of one helmet made alternate uniforms less enticing because of the difficulty matching the base color of the primary helmet.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

I'm happy that the NFL's bringing back the alternative helmets for the first time since 2013. They should have never gotten rid of them, because of safety.

 

[Wolverine]

Demaryius Thomas Announces NFL Retirement After 10 Seasons with Broncos, Texans, Jets

Former Denver Broncos, Houston Texans and New York Jets wide receiver Demaryius Thomas announced his retirement Monday.

Thomas is signing a contract with the Broncos in order to retire with the franchise where he spent eight of his 10 NFL seasons.



Thomas will serve as an honorary captain for Denver's home opener against the Jets on September 26, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.

A five-time Pro Bowler in Denver, Thomas recorded 724 receptions for 9,763 yards and 63 touchdowns during his career. His greatest run of success came as Peyton Manning's top target, with Thomas setting the single-season franchise record with 1,619 receiving yards in 2014.

Thomas holds three of the five best single-season receiving totals in franchise history and two of the three best single-season catch totals. Only Rod Smith has more career receiving yards in a Broncos uniform.

Thomas' seemingly Hall of Fame-bound career slowed down his final few seasons amid the Broncos' struggles at quarterback after Manning's retirement in 2016. He was traded to Houston during the 2018 season and suffered a torn Achilles that ended his time with the franchise after only seven games.

An 11-game stint with the Jets followed in 2019, but Thomas' impact was diminished. He recorded just 36 receptions for 433 yards and a touchdown. He then went unsigned during the 2020 season.

What an outstanding career he had in Denver. He'll always be Peyton's go-to guy with the chemistry they had together. I wish him the best in his new life after football.

 

[Grimoire Lenin]

 

[Chris]

Fuck the NFL #FreeJosh

 

[OMB]

I give it 4 weeks before hes on the suspension list

 

[Kairi HoHo]

I'm pulling for him you never want to see someone continue to fall and hit the ground like he's done and yes it's all on him but clearly he wants to prove everyone wrong. Granted he's been given tons of chances that the majority of players wouldn't of been given by this point so I wouldn't be shocked to see the NFL say nope prove to me you can be sober off Drugs for a Year and we'll talk.

 

[OMB]

Yeah but it wasnt just drugs he had gun arrest too.

 

[Chris]

Yeah but it wasnt just drugs he had gun arrest too.

When was this?

 

[OMB]

When was this?

DUI I could of sworn he had a gun arrest im sorry

 

[Wolverine]

Atlanta Falcons' Barkevious Mingo arrested on charge of indecency with child

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Barkevious Mingo was arrested in Texas this week on a charge of indecency with a child, sexual contact, according to Arlington Police Department records.

Mingo was arrested Thursday on the second-degree felony charge, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison under Texas state law. According to the state penal code, the charge relates to engaging in sexual contact with someone younger than 17 years of age or causing the child to engage in sexual contact.

No other case details were immediately available.

"Our organization became aware of the allegations involving Barkevious Mingo today and are currently gathering information on this incident," the Falcons said in a statement to multiple outlets Saturday. "The Falcons take the allegations very seriously and will continue to monitor the situation."

According to Tarrant County records, Mingo was released on $25,000 bond Friday.

Mingo signed a one-year contract with the Falcons in March. The 2013 first-round pick by the Cleveland Browns has bounced around the NFL since being traded to the New England Patriots in 2016, playing for five different teams over the past five seasons, including the Chicago Bears in 2020.

Yikes!

 

[Lady Redfield]

What a fucking moron.

 

[Grimoire Lenin]

Read that and immediately assumed the worst. Just disgusting.

 

[JakeYourBooty]

As Justin Timberlake would say Bye Bye Bye


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[Grimoire Lenin]