Aaron Rodgers was not present this morning for a team meeting at the start of Green Bay Packers minicamp, meaning the quarterback is an official holdout. ESPN reported Monday he could be subject to more than 90-thousand dollars in fines, but the club has discussed giving Rodgers an excused absence.
Former New York Giants head coach Jim Fassel is dead at the age of 71 his son John confirmed to the Los Angeles Times Monday night. Fassel-who lived in Las Vegas-died of a heart attack while under sedation after being taken to a local hospital with chest pains. He was head coach of the Giants from 1997 to 2003 and guided the team to three playoff berths. He was named the NFL’s Coach of the Year in 1997.