The NFL is planning to allow players to have decals on the back of their helmets bearing names or initials of victims of systemic racism and police violence, a league source told The Undefeated's Jason Reid. Individual players will be given the option to choose different names, the source said.The league has been in talks with players and their union…

The NFL's Washington football team has hired Julie Donaldson to oversee all of its broadcasts, becoming the team's highest-ranking female executive.NBC Sports Washington, Donaldson's former employer, announced the news.Donaldson will be part of Washington's radio team, but she won't be doing play-by-play. Former play-by-play announcer Larry Michael retired last week amid allegations of sexual harassment, as detailed by the Washington…

Veteran defensive end Michael Bennett, a three-time Pro Bowl selection who has 69.5 career sacks and won a Super Bowl ring during his career, is retiring after 11 NFL seasons, he announced on Instagram on Tuesday."Retiring feels a little like death of self, but I'm looking forward to the rebirth -- the opportunity to reimagine my purpose," Bennett posted. "I…

The NFL on Monday made an offer to the NFL Players Association to play no preseason games this summer, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The players had been pushing not to play preseason games this year, while the league had most recently been seeking to play two games instead of the usual four.The league's proposal to the players also includes…