Villanova Sports Law Blog
From Field to Booth: Tom Brady’s Balancing Act in the NFL
Many people dream of working in the National Football League (NFL), picturing themselves as a player, owner, or commentator.
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Christian Novarro
Oct 316 min read
How Much Money Will Sam Darnold Make in 2025? An Analysis of the Quarterback Market and Darnold’s Projected Contract
When Sam Darnold signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings, the expectation was that he would start until the team’s 2024 first...
Ryan Magill
Mar 710 min read
Gaming the System: How Super Bowl LVIII Demonstrates the NFL’s QB Roster-Building Dichotomy
At the end of the 2023-2024 NFL Season, the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII...
Christian Novarro
Mar 59 min read
2024 Offseason Outlook: Do the NY Jets Have the Salary Cap Space to Compete?
The 2023 National Football League (“NFL”) season did not go as planned for the New York Jets. The Jets had high expectations for 2023...
Christian Novarro
Mar 16 min read
2024 NFL Free Agency: Projecting Deals for this Year’s Top Wide Receivers
After the Kansas City Chiefs victory at Super Bowl LVIII, the 2024 NFL offseason is officially underway. While the Chiefs will spend...
Christian Novarro
Sep 22, 20235 min read
The Cleveland Browns Method: How the Browns Lead the NFL in Cap Space and Cash Spent
As in most professional sports, the National Football League (“NFL”) restricts the amount of money its teams can give to their players....
Christian Novarro
Apr 19, 20236 min read
Death of the Running Back Market: Potential Impact on Saquon Barkley & Josh Jacobs' Future Contracts
In 2020, star running back Christian McCaffrey signed a record-breaking contract with the Carolina Panthers which included $38 million...
Christian Novarro
Feb 22, 20234 min read
New Broncos Owners Make a Statement with Huge Investment in Coach Sean Payton
In June 2022, a group led by Rob Walton and Greg Penner spent a record $4.65 billion of their Walmart fortune to purchase the National...
Zack Slogoff
Jan 25, 20235 min read
How the Damar Hamlin Situation Will Hopefully Impact the Next NFL CBA
As the Buffalo Bills’ medical staff rushed onto the field to attend to safety Damar Hamlin, the entire country watched in dismay....
Villanova Sports Law Blog
Jan 19, 20235 min read
Congress’s Oversight Committee: How the Commanders Investigation Compares to USA Gymnastics
By Ashley Stauber, Guest Writer, Class of 2025 **Trigger Warning** This piece discusses sexual assault and abuse allegations that some...
Christian Novarro
Jan 12, 20234 min read
Contractual Injury Clauses Impacting the NFL this Season and Beyond
The Indianapolis Colts had a 3-3-1 record (three wins, three losses, and one tie) when the team made the odd announcement that...
Hunter Parsons
Sep 13, 20224 min read
Miles Bridges and the State of Domestic Violence Proceedings in the NBA
In what has become a common trend across several American sports leagues, the National Basketball Association (“NBA”) once again finds...
Sydney Orr
Apr 12, 20224 min read
Bruce Arians Leaves a Blueprint for Other NFL Teams
On March 30, 2022, Bruce Arians announced he is stepping down as the Head Coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after three seasons.[1] He...
Lauren Di Lella
Feb 15, 20226 min read
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in the Context of Professional Sports
Following the release of the COVID-19 vaccines, businesses and schools across the country mandated vaccinations in an effort to stop the...
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