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Gabby Painter

Aaron Rodgers Injury Adds Fuel to NFL’s Ongoing Playing Surface Debate

Photo Credit[1] NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers tore his left Achilles tendon on Metlife Stadium’s artificial turf field during the Jets’...

Christian Novarro

The Cleveland Browns Method: How the Browns Lead the NFL in Cap Space and Cash Spent

[1] Photo Credit As in most professional sports, the National Football League (“NFL”) restricts the amount of money its teams can give to...

Christian Novarro

Death of the Running Back Market: Potential Impact on Saquon Barkley & Josh Jacobs' Future Contracts

[1] Photo In 2020, star running back Christian McCaffrey signed a record-breaking contract with the Carolina Panthers which included $38...

Christian Novarro

New Broncos Owners Make a Statement with Huge Investment in Coach Sean Payton

[1] Photo Credit In June 2022, a group led by Rob Walton and Greg Penner spent a record $4.65 billion of their Walmart fortune to...

Villanova Sports Law Blog

Congress’s Oversight Committee: How the Commanders Investigation Compares to USA Gymnastics

[1] Photo Credit By Ashley Stauber, Guest Writer, Class of 2025 **Trigger Warning** This piece discusses sexual assault and abuse...

Christian Novarro

Contractual Injury Clauses Impacting the NFL this Season and Beyond

Photo Credit[1] The Indianapolis Colts had a 3-3-1 record (three wins, three losses, and one tie) when the team made the odd announcement...

Hanna Lambert

Snyder’s Sale of the Commanders Solves More Than Just Workplace Issues for the Organization

[1] In light of recent legal accusations surrounding the Washington Commanders franchise, Dan Snyder, the team’s owner, announced that he...