Andrew Brandt

Joined: Jan 1, 2013

Goodell speaks to the media during the annual league meetings

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NFL Is Late to the Party Finally Accepting Private Equity

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NFL Loses Sunday Ticket Ruling, But Case Is Far From Over

Lawrence signed his big extension the first offseason he was eligible, but how does it stack up to some of his peers?

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Understanding NFL Contracts and Why Trevor Lawrence’s Isn’t a Record

Jefferson is now the highest-paid nonquarterback in the leauge, but several other receivers have cashed in this offseason.

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The NFL Treats Elite Wide Receivers Very Differently From Top Running Backs

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott reacts during the first half against the Green Bay Packers for the 2024 NFC wild card game.

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Cowboys, Jerry Jones Have No Wiggle Room On Dak Prescott’s Contract

Prescott is set to become a free agent after this season, putting himself in an excellent bargaining position with Dallas.

Roger Goodell speaks to media at an NFL podium.

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Jeff Pash’s Retirement From NFL Leaves a Big Void at Roger Goodell’s Side

The commissioner has succeeded in a role typically filled by lawyers because retiring general counsel Jeff Pash has taken on so much.

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2024 NFL Free Agency: New League Year Begins With a Buyers Warning

The open market can yield success stories, but cautionary cap tales such as that of the Broncos and Russell Wilson prove that any addition should warrant questions, too.

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Business at the 2024 NFL Combine Means It’s Time for the Front Office to Shine

The annual event may be geared toward April’s draft, but with free agency on the calendar, the league’s gathering in Indianapolis serves other purposes, too.

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The NFL’s Gambling Hypocrisy at 2024 Super Bowl and Brock Purdy’s Pay Day

Hosting the Super Bowl in Las Vegas is the culmination of the league’s reversal on sports betting. Plus, why the 49ers QB is the most underpaid player in football.

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Why There Was No Market for Bill Belichick to Coach in 2024

NFL teams are paying for future performance, not past accomplishments. Plus, the Taylor Swift–Travis Kelce impact on the league, impressions of the 49ers and Chiefs and more in Andrew Brandt’s 10 insights on coaching moves and the playoffs.

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Jordan Love’s Packers Are a Model Franchise Amid a Changing NFL

Coaching changes across the NFL signal it’s harder than ever to achieve longevity in pro football, but Green Bay’s trust in its ‘draft and develop’ approach says otherwise.

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Examining Russell Wilson’s Benching and Broncos’ Contract Ultimatum

Our Business of Football analyst draws on his experience negotiating NFL deals to look at what happened between Denver and its quarterback.