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The Washington Times stories: Football

28 April 2026

• Seahawks release running back Cam Akers
  The Seattle Seahawks released running back Cam Akers on Monday.
• NFL draft first round averages 13.2 million viewers on television and digital platforms
  The first round of the NFL draft averaged 13.2 million viewers across television and digital platforms, according to the league and Nielsen.
• Texas Tech quarterback enters treatment program for a gambling addiction
  Texas Tech said Monday that transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby was taking an indefinite leave of absence to enter a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction, a move that comes just months after he reportedly landed a multimillion-dollar deal to return to his home state for his final college season.
• Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor is hospitalized with a stomach-related issue
  New York Giants Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor has been hospitalized for a stomach-related issue that a representative of his said does not appear to be life-threatening.
• Former Alabama tackle pleads guilty to defrauding investors using wigs to impersonate NFL players
  A former defensive tackle at the University of Alabama pleaded guilty Monday to defrauding investors of millions of dollars by putting on makeup and wigs to impersonate NFL players.
• LOVERRO: Results on field remain to be seen, but nickname upgrades promising
  The Washington Commanders' new running back is ready to announce his presence with authority.
• Fiesta Bowl sets new women's flag football standard with 8-team tournament featuring NCAA teams
  Rylen Bourguet sprinted down the sideline and then faked a curl toward the quarterback, juking her defender before continuing downfield. The pass that was already in the air was perfect and the Arizona State receiver hauled it in for the game-winning touchdown.
• He laughed so hard at Koo's botched NFL kick that he had a seizure. It may have saved his life
  It was just an ordinary day last December for Mark Toothaker. He worked at Spendthrift Farm, went to the gym and settled in at home in Lexington, Kentucky, to watch the New York Giants play the New England Patriots on "Monday Night Football."
• Three-time Super Bowl champion, Washington legend Monte Coleman dies at 68
  Monte Leon Coleman, an iconic member of the legendary Super Bowl champion Redskins teams of the 1980s and '90s has died at the age of 68.
• 'Sade,' 'Fat Man' and 'Sonny': Meet the new Commanders' draft picks
  From a linebacker named after a character from "The Godfather" to a running back best known as "Fat Man," the Washington Commanders added a handful of characters in the weekend's NFL draft.