{"id":733090,"date":"2026-06-29T15:39:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T15:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/733090\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T15:39:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T15:39:10","slug":"heres-what-you-missed-over-the-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/733090\/","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s what you missed over the weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s summertime. Which, for most of you, means spending the weekends doing all sorts of things other than working.<\/p>\n<p>Which also means not visiting the non-work websites you\u2019d normally be visiting while working.<\/p>\n<p>So here\u2019s a roundup of the stuff you may have missed while you weren\u2019t working. <\/p>\n<p>Now that you\u2019re back at work. And trying not to.<\/p>\n<p>Archie Manning is \u201cdisappointed\u201d that Arch was \u201c<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/archie-manning-disappointed-that-arch-was-crowned-before-he-ever-played\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">crowned<\/a>\u201d before he ever played.<\/p>\n<p>The Bills <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/o-j-simpson-wont-be-in-the-wall-of-fame-at-the-new-bills-stadium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">won\u2019t be including<\/a> Wall of Fame charter member O.J. Simpson in the display at the new stadium.<\/p>\n<p>Former Titans scout Blaise Taylor is <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/former-titans-scout-blaise-taylor-stands-trial-on-charges-he-murdered-pregnant-girlfriend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">on trial<\/a> for allegedly murdering his pregnant girlfriend.<\/p>\n<p>Receiver Brandon Aiyuk says <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/brandon-aiyuk-continues-to-post-videos-regarding-the-49ers-and-commanders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">he won\u2019t return<\/a> to the 49ers until he\u2019s facing them as a member of the Commanders.<\/p>\n<p>Aiyuk also claimed he <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/brandon-aiyuk-says-he-hasnt-had-an-agent-since-november-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">fired his agent in November 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Once it became clear that Aiyuk officially hadn\u2019t fired his agent, the <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/brandon-aiyuk-terminated-sra-on-saturday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">paperwork was filed<\/a> to make it happen.<\/p>\n<p>Aiyuk <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/brandon-aiyuk-has-complaints-about-the-nflpa-too\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">eventually aired grievances<\/a> about the NFLPA, too.<\/p>\n<p>Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/baker-mayfield-on-contract-talks-its-a-matter-of-finding-that-middle-ground\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">provided an update<\/a> on his contract talks at his football camp in Oklahoma.<\/p>\n<p>With a significant hearing coming on Monday, Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/terrion-arnold-hires-harvey-steinberg-for-criminal-case-in-florida\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">has hired<\/a> Harvey Steinberg.<\/p>\n<p>If Arnold isn\u2019t released on bond pending trial, <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/terrion-arnold-stands-to-lose-millions-if-hes-not-released-on-bond\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">he\u2019ll lose millions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Smaller shoulder pads could be resulting in <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/smaller-shoulder-pads-are-coming-under-closer-scrutiny\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">more shoulder injuries<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Raiders minority owner Tom Brady has <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/tom-brady-expects-a-massive-improvement-from-the-raiders-in-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">big expectations<\/a> for the 2026 Raiders, and he made strong comments about the total team failure of 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Brady also broke from his management role when <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/raiders-minority-owner-tom-brady-bashes-the-nfls-fine-system-for-on-field-mistakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">sharply criticizing<\/a> the NFL\u2019s system for fining players for on-field infractions.<\/p>\n<p>The possibility of the Patriots playing in Scotland is in the \u201c<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/the-possibility-of-a-patriots-game-in-scotland-is-in-the-conversation-phase\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">conversation<\/a>\u201d phase, for now.<\/p>\n<p>The <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/the-path-is-set-for-the-u-s-mens-team-in-the-world-cup-knockout-round\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">path for the U.S. men\u2019s soccer team<\/a> to the World Cup final goes through Levi\u2019s Stadium, Lumen Field, SoFi Stadium, and AT&amp;T Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>Which head coach helped Dianna Russini get out of a ticket for texting while driving? <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/which-coach-helped-dianna-russini-get-out-of-a-ticket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">There are 21 possibilities<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson won\u2019t think about his legacy <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/lamar-jackson-i-wont-think-about-my-legacy-until-i-start-thinking-about-retiring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">until he\u2019s done playing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ravens tight end Mark Andrews believes Jackson <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/mark-andrews-lamar-jackson-is-evolving-and-getting-better-in-totally-different-offense\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">will add to his legacy<\/a> in the team\u2019s new offense.<\/p>\n<p>Bengals defensive tackle Dexter Jackson knows that his impact <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/dexter-lawrence-i-know-my-impact-on-the-game-even-without-sack-numbers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">goes beyond sacks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Bills quarterback Josh Allen is <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/josh-allen-bills-are-lucky-to-have-bo-hardegree-as-new-quarterbacks-coach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">happy to have<\/a> Bo Hardegree as the team\u2019s quarterbacks coach.<\/p>\n<p>Some Bills fans <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/some-bills-fans-view-ticket-prices-for-new-stadium-as-outrageous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">are not happy<\/a> about the ticket prices to games at the new stadium.<\/p>\n<p>Andy Reid <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/andy-reid-has-his-tuxedo-for-the-travis-kelce-taylor-swift-wedding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">won\u2019t be wearing Tommy Bahama<\/a> to the Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift wedding.<\/p>\n<p>Will Blackmon is <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/espn-opts-not-to-renew-will-blackmons-good-morning-football-contract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">out at ESPN<\/a>. (He was never really in.)<\/p>\n<p>Judge David Doty, who presided over the settlement agreement that created the NFL\u2019s current salary-cap reality, <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/judge-david-doty-who-presided-over-the-case-that-resulted-in-the-nfls-salary-cap-era-dies-at-96\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">died at the age of 96<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It\u2019s summertime. 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