Nate Burleson

The upcoming 2024 NFL Draft serves as a reminder of the millions of dollars football players can earn, while also serving as backdrop to the issue of professional athletes needing to be smart with their money. Benzinga is hosting the Sports Business Titans event on April 25 in downtown Detroit. The...

Detroit Lions receiver Nate Burleson, 11-year veteran and locker room leader, will miss a significant portion of time this season after breaking two bones in his forearm. He was driving home on Westbound I-696 in Farmington Hills, Michigan, from a team hangout Tuesday morning when, distracted by...