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 [November 18, 2017]
(The Sports Xchange) - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's contract
extension negotiations will be discussed Dec. 13 during an
owners-only session at the league's meetings in Irving, Texas.
The decision to conduct a discussion at the meetings comes on the
heels of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' recent request for a
special meeting on Nov. 28. That request was denied but Jones and
the other owners will get to chat about the demands of Goodell as
reports suggest the NFL commissioner is looking for an annual
package of nearly $50 million in his next contract.
Jones recently threatened to sue the NFL if the extension is
approved by the six-owner compensation committee, headed by Atlanta
Falcons owner Arthur Blank.
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Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said quarterback Blaine Gabbert
will start over injured Drew Stanton for Sunday's game against the
Houston Texans.
Arians told reporters that Stanton, who has a sprained knee, will be
Gabbert's backup if he can physically play.
Stanton has been the starter since Carson Palmer went down with a
broken arm in Week 7. If Stanton can't go, Matt Barkley, who signed
with the Cardinals earlier this week, will back up Gabbert.
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Nov 16, 2017; Tempe, AZ,
USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterbacks Drew Stanton, middle, and Blaine
Gabbert, right, walk onto the field at the Tempe training facility.
Tom Tingle/The Arizona Republic via USA TODAY NETWORK
The Cardinals signed wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald to a one-year
contract extension that keeps the 10-time Pro Bowl wide receiver
under contract through the 2018 season.
In his 14th season, the 34-year old Fitzgerald has 60 catches for
677 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Cardinals in all three
categories.
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