NFL News Roundup: Source close to Zach Wilson provides update on bombshell rumors, JaMarcus Russell opens up in no-holds-barred interview, and more - July 13, 2022
The juggernaut that is the NFL continues on its merry path as we edge ever closer to the start of training camp. Teams are currently on hiatus before camp starts in roughly two weeks.
Yesterday we saw some interesting news pop up as Baker Mayfield stated that he is ready to challenge Sam Darnold for the Panthers' starting quarterback position.
Mayfield was traded to the Panthers after the Browns' very public courting of Deshaun Watson.
Then there was the little twist in the Henry Ruggs III trial. The former Raiders receiver was involved in a car crash last year that claimed the life of a young woman. The judge in the case ruled that Ruggs' blood-alcohol level could be admitted into evidence. The former Raiders player was reportedly going 156 mph just before the fatal crash.
On that note, here's a look at the latest headlines across the NFL today.
Source close to Zach Wilson offers update on situation
By now, we all probably know Zach Wilson's story. It was alleged by Wilson's ex-girlfriend, Abbey Gile, that the NFL quarterback slept with his mom's friend. In an Instagram post, Gile was shown with Wilson's BYU teammate Dax Milne, who is now on the Washington Commanders. Fans reacted calling Gile a "homie hopper" and she responded saying "he was sleeping with his mom's best friend, that's the real homie hopper."
#Jets QB Zach Wilson turns on his phone… 🤯🤯🤯 https://t.co/PRsTyoaWqg
A source close to Wilson spoke with The Sun and poured cold water on the allegations.
The source said:
"That's just crazy, it's just a bunch of BS. We're doing good, it's just gossip and actually kinda funny. But hey, it is what it is."
"You’re supposed to be teaching me so we can get better" - JaMarcus Russell on blank tape incident
Just about everyone in NFL circles knows about JaMarcus Russell, the former No. 1 pick who crashed and bombed in three seasons in the NFL.
The former quarterback appeared on Ryan Clark's The Pivot podcast. He gave a no-holds barred interview in which he addressed several issues, most notably the famous blank tape incident.
It was reported that the Raiders gave him blank tapes which they told him contained film for him to study. The following day, Russell walked into the facility and acted like he had watched the tape.
The quarterback has now set the record straight.
Russell said:
“Why would you play a f**king game with my life. Why would you f**k me over? You’re supposed to be teaching me so we can get better, man. I never got that. LSU wouldn’t have done no s**t like that.”
JaMarcus Russell talks about the ‘Blank Tapes’ situation
Via: @thepivot
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To this day, Russell remains one of, if not the biggest draft busts in NFL history.
Dan Snyder won't testify under a subpoena
Washington owner Dan Snyder will not testify under a subpoena, according to John Kiem of ESPN. Snyder is facing allegations of workplace misconduct that include sexual harassment and abuse after six former employees blew the whistle on the owner.
The House Oversight Committee wanted Snyder to testify under oath regarding the alleged incidents. However, Snyder reportedly dismissed the subpoena and offered to testify voluntarily.
Dan Snyder's attorney tells the House Oversight Committee that they are not accepting the subpoena; says there's no reason for one to be issued. Still offered to testify voluntarily. HOC had wanted to hear from him by noon today. And now they have.
It is a messy situation for both Snyder and the NFL as it has dragged on for months.
If you use any of the above quotes, please credit The Pivot podcast and H/T Sportskeeda.