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Explaining the NFL’s Franchise Tag and Identifying Candidates

The following is a contribution from Anthony Holzman-Escareno. Holzman-Escareno is a second-year MBA student at the University of Oregon’s Warsaw Sports Marketing Center and plans to enter the athlete representation field and has interned at multiple sports agencies, such as Athletes First, 360 Sports, LLC and Summit Sports Group. His free time is spent studying the NFL’s […]

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Cam Newton, Marshawn Lynch, and Media Availability

The following is a guest contribution by Jeremy Pape. Pape graduated from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in May 2015, having obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication. Having overcome several disabilities, he was chosen out of all the people in his graduating class as the “Outstanding Graduate.” He currently is the sportswriter for The Progress, a […]

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Sportstars’ Jonathan Perzley & Brian Mackler Add Three Florida Gators for 2016 NFL Draft

Sportstars, Inc. have signed an impressive staple of Florida Gators entering the upcoming 2016 NFL Draft. It’s resulted in no small part to the relationship that agents Jonathan Perzley and Brian Mackler have curated with the program over recent years. Perzley, a dual-degree University of Florida alum, won’t seek the spotlight, instead declining interview requests and keeping away from […]

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Johnny Manziel’s Agent Severs Ties

The trials and tribulations of Johnny Manziel’s career continues on with his now former agent, Erik Burkhardt, severing ties with the troubled quarterback. In the wake of the latest allegations that Manziel abused his on-again, off-again girlfriend Colleen Crowley this past weekend, Burkhardt released a statement this morning saying he will no longer represent Manziel. […]

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NFLPA Enforcing New Rule Regarding Contract Negotiations

Per SBJ/SBD columnist Liz Mullen, the NFLPA has recently made it a requirement for agents to inform the union of any player contract negotiations that are valued at $2M or more at the start of talks with teams. All registered agents were informed by the February 1st memo to contact the NFLPA’s Salary Cap & […]

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On To The Next One: Jordan Reed

Fresh off a solid performance in the NFC Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers, Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed has switched agents. He is now represented by Sunny Shah, founder of 320 Sports, according to Sports Business Journal. He was previously represented by Elevate Football. A third-round pick in 2013 out of […]

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Kerns Marketing & Management Signs Tyler Eifert

Cincinnati Bengals tight end, Tyler Eifert, has found new representation to handle his brand off the field. Eifert recently signed with Kerns Marketing & Management to oversee the development of his marketing, endorsements, PR, and social media. Ashley Kerns is the founder of Kerns Marketing & Management and Eifert’s branding will now be in her […]

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NFLPA Hosts Conferences For Former Players

According to USA Today, the NFLPA is launching another initiative to assist players with life after their NFL careers. The players’ union is stepping up its efforts to help members with life after the game by establishing four, two-day conferences that will be around the country this year. The conferences mix some touchy-feely pep talks with […]

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On To The Next One: Vinny Curry

Word has gotten out that Philadelphia Eagles DE Vinny Curry, has decided to part ways with yet another agent. It was first reported by football industry insider Inside The League. Curry, former star DE at Marshall, was selected by the Eagles in the 2nd round 59th overall of the 2012 draft. Eagles head coach, Chip Kelly, announced […]

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Should Ndamukong Suh’s Agent Win Sports Agent Of The Year?

This past NFL offseason, defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh signed a 6-year, $114.375 million contract with the Miami Dolphins. A total of roughly $60 million of that amount is guaranteed to reach Suh’s bank account. What he does with that money thereafter is up to him and his financial planners. Suh’s agent should win sports agent […]