National Football League News and Rumors
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com At a time when many are wondering how the Saints will function with an interim head coach and, when Joe Vitt is suspended for six games, an interim interim head coach, quarterback Drew Brees isn’t troubled. “Joe Vitt is one of the most respected coach… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Earlier today, Rams running back Steven Jackson said he’d “stand on the table” to advocate the selection of receiver Justin Blackmon with the sixth overall pick. If Blackmon makes it past the Browns at No. 4, there’s a good chance he’ll get pa… |
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Jerry Rice (27 over) withdraws from StonebraeApr 13, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Hall of Fame receiver Jerry Rice was 23-over par for 27 holes when he withdrew Friday during the second round of the Nationwide Tour's rain-delayed TPC Stonebrae Championship. |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com As the saying goes, “Once a Raider, always a Raider.” And one former Raiders has found a way to stay a Raider, by becoming the team’s new chaplain. The Raiders have announced that one-time running back Napoleon Kaufman is returning to the franchis… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Last month, when the Dodgers announced that the team would be sold to someone other than Rams owner Stan Kroenke, I used the occasion to pay homage to a great baseball player who had a penchant for saying unintentionally brilliant things. “It’s not ov… |
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Bengals re-sign tight end Lee, linebacker SkutaApr 13, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com The Bengals on Friday re-signed tight end Donald Lee and linebacker Dan Skuta. |
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Chargers keep Jacob HesterApr 13, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The Chargers have signed another free agent. This one is one of their own. Fullback Jacob Hester has agreed to terms on a one-year deal, the team announced Friday night. The Chargers say that Hester will back up Le’Ron McClain, who joined the Chargers… |
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Giants agree to terms with veteran BlackburnApr 13, 2012
Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN.com The New York Giants completed a busy week by coming to terms with middle linebacker Chase Blackburn on Friday. |
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London Fletcher says he’s back with the RedskinsApr 13, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com As expected, the Redskins have worked out a new contract with the leader of their defense. “Redskins fans your captain is back!” linebacker London Fletcher declared on Twitter. Fletcher, who turns 37 next month, has appeared in every game during 14 NF… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com As explained earlier on Friday, franchise players who have not yet signed their tender offers can still participate in their teams’ offseason programs. Though rare, it’s not unprecedented. And it’s happening again. Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean repo… |
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Ben “feels bad” for “the Sanchez”Apr 13, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com When last we heard from Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, he was explaining that an extended European golf vacation will somehow help him get ready for the NFL season. Speaking from Yankee Stadium, where dodging foul balls could, in theory, prepa… |
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Benson: Brees 'due in' despite contract riftApr 13, 2012
ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com Drew Brees, who reportedly won't report to the start of the New Orleans Saints' voluntary workouts without a new contract in hand, talked to Tom Benson on Friday morning and was "close" on a new deal, the owner said. |
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Gronkowski raises eyebrows againApr 13, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Whether he’s apologizing for lending his jersey to a porn star or dancing shirtless hours after losing the Super Bowl, Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has a tendency to make eyebrow-raising public appearances. And now we have another. In an appearance… |
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Ex-QB Leaf formally charged with four feloniesApr 13, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf has been formally charged with four felonies on accusations that he broke into an acquaintance's home to steal prescription painkillers, then robbed a second home two days after being released from jail. |
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Dolphins bring aboard Gary GuytonApr 13, 2012
Evan Silva, profootballtalk.com The Dolphins worked out free agent linebacker Gary Guyton on Tuesday, and on Friday he was formally added to the Fins’ offseason roster, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Guyton, 26, made the Patriots’ roster as an undrafted free agent … |
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Broncos release starting cornerback Andre’ GoodmanApr 13, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Three weeks after trading their starting quarterback, the Broncos have dumped one of their starting cornerbacks. The team has announced that veteran corner Andre’ Goodman has been released. Goodman started every game in 2011, eight in 2010, and all 16 i… |
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Another former Peyton target is availableApr 13, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com If Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning craves familiarity, another guy who used to catch his passes in Indy is available. The Colts have announced that received Blair White has been waived. White, an undrafted free agent who signed with the team in 2010,… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com In a Friday appearance on ESPN’s NFL Live, veteran Rams running back Steven Jackson made clear his preferences for the team on draft day, if he were in the team’s war room. “I’m standing on the table for a receiver,” Jackson said. “Arguably … |
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Chargers sign T Henderson to 1-year contractApr 13, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com The San Diego Chargers have signed free agent tackle Mario Henderson to a one-year contract. |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com Cornerback Cary Williams won’t be reporting to the start of the Ravens’ offseason workouts on Monday. Jason La Canfora reports on NFL.com that Williams hasn’t signed his restricted free agent tender and doesn’t plan on signing it any time soon. Th… |
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Texans add free agent LBs James, DobbinsApr 13, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com The Houston Texans have signed unrestricted free agent linebacker Bradie James and re-signed linebacker Tim Dobbins. |
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Ed Hochuli gives advice on how to admit a mistakeApr 13, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com In 2008, Ed Hochuli cost the Chargers a game against the Broncos by wrongly ruling that Denver quarterback Jay Cutler had thrown an incompletion, when he had actually fumbled. Afterward Hochuli apologized and admitted he had botched the call. The apolog… |
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Mitch Petrus's Newest GrooveApr 13, 2012
Sam Borden, nytimes.com Mitch Petrus of the Giants plays bass with the band Vikings of North America, which has a five-song demo that is available on iTunes. |
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Chiefs left tackle Albert changes agentsApr 13, 2012
Evan Silva, profootballtalk.com Offensive tackle Branden Albert is one of a host of Chiefs players entering the last year of their contracts. Unsigned franchise player Dwayne Bowe, defensive end Glenn Dorsey, guard Ryan Lilja, running back Peyton Hillis, and linebacker Jovan Belcher a… |
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Veteran defensive end Ball re-signs with TitansApr 13, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com The Tennessee Titans have re-signed veteran defensive end Dave Ball. |
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Evan Silva, profootballtalk.com Former Ravens head coach Brian Billick isn’t high on former Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill as a 2012 draft prospect, but league evaluators certainly seem to be. Tannehill is widely regarded as a surefire top-12 pick. Russ Lande of Sporting New… |
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Chris Chase, yahoo.com The Lingerie Football League is hanging up its garters for the 2012 season. League spokesman Jim Wallin announced Friday that the LFL will go on hiatus until April 2013 so it can get on a warm-weather schedule in the spring and summer. Until then, playe… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Several of you have asked, given the ongoing rash of concussion-related lawsuits, for a full tally of the total number of former players who have instituted legal action. Per a source with knowledge of the total number of actions and plaintiffs, and bas… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Terrell Owens still wants to play in the NFL this season, and still believes he’s going to. But he says a return to the Cowboys is out of the question because of Tony Romo. In an interview on the Ben and Skin Show, Owens was asked to give his thoughts a… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The new-look Raiders have adjusted in many ways their approach to the media. Transactions are now announced via press release, not through a subtle update to the transactions page on the team’s website, days after the transaction occurs. Also, playe… |
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Team needs: Miami DolphinsApr 13, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com If it’s April, it must be time to pay taxes and renew the hunt for the Miami Dolphins’ next franchise quarterback. The Dolphins brought in a new coach in Joe Philbin this offseason, but Jeff Ireland remained as general manager and the team struck out … |
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Sporting News: VY thinks he could still be starterApr 13, 2012
Sporting News: VY thinks he could still be starter |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com After spending the last month testing the waters in free agency, center Dan Koppen is staying in New England. Koppen and the Patriots have agreed to a two-year deal worth about $6 million, NFL Network’s Albert Breer reports. The contract likely means Ko… |
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Doug Farrar, yahoo.com Current St. Louis Rams and former Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher has long been one of the most respected men in pro football, and for good reason. He coached the Titans through a franchise move from Houston, got them a yard away from a possible… |
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We know all about Robert Griffin. But what about Baylor's other Robert Griffin? The less-heralded lineman is also in this draft, Don Banks writes, taking coincidence to new heights. |
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PFT Live: Brian Billick and PFT PlanetApr 13, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com It’s Friday and that means it is time for PFT Planet to make their voices heard on PFT Live. We’re looking for questions/thoughts on Twitter — @ProFootballTalk — and we’ll be taking calls at 12:20 pm ET at 888-237-5269. Bring your best stuff, PF… |
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A.J. Smith ready to make deals in the draftApr 13, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Chargers General Manager A.J.Smith has always enjoyed wheeling and dealing at draft time, and he says this year will be no exception. “We’re wide open,” Smith told U-T San Diego on Thursday. “We have been always since I’ve been here, and we’ve… |
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Chris Chase, yahoo.com While playing a risque parlor game during a lecture at the University of Rhode Island, Rob Gronkowski joked that he'd take Tim Tebow's virginity. The name of the game he was playing can't be printed here. When it's played on American sitcoms, it's refer… |
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Panthers re-sign Jordan SennApr 13, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Panthers announced Thursday that they have re-signed linebacker Jordan Senn. Senn, who is the smallest linebacker in the league at 5’11 and 224 pounds, filled in as a starter seven times for the Panthers last season and acquitted himself pretty well… |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The three members of last year’s Lions draft class that have been arrested on marijuana charges since the end of the regular season should clear some space on their calendar. Wide receiver Nate Burleson wants to have a discussion with the trio — defen… |
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The Commish apparently needs to send out a new memoApr 13, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com … |
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Friday morning one-linersApr 13, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com As of now, Donald Jones is the number two receiver for the Bills. Five options for the Dolphins with the eighth overall pick. Patriots DT Vince Wilfork likes the team Bill Belichick has been building this offseason. S DeAngelo Smith will be visiting wit… |
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Team needs: Jacksonville JaguarsApr 13, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Last year, Jaguars General Manager Gene Smith chose the quarterback he hopes will be the starter for years to come in Blaine Gabbert. This year, Smith needs to surround Gabbert with talent to make the Jaguars a winner — and Smith needs to hope Gabbert l… |
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The Shutdown 50 — #31: Dwayne Allen, TE, ClemsonApr 13, 2012
Mike Tanier, yahoo.com With the 2011 NFL season in the books, it's time to turn our eyes to the NFL draft, and the pre-draft evaluation process. Right up to the draft, we'll be taking a closer look at the 50 players who may be the biggest NFL difference-makers when all is sai… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com New Rams coach Jeff Fisher decided to keep the quarterback he inherited, Sam Bradford, rather than draft a franchise quarterback of the future, after talking to many of the people he respects most around the NFL and concluding that Bradford has the pote… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Last year, incoming players had no offseason program. That’s because no one had an offseason program, thanks to the lockout. Though some first-year players, like Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, had an immediate and significant impact, plenty of playe… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora had a good postseason, recording 3.5 sacks and helping his team win the Super Bowl. But that doesn’t mean he’s happy with his situation. Umenyiora was not in the starting lineup for any of the Giants’ four postseas… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com When the trade of former Bengals linebacker Keith Rivers to the Giants became official, the term of the day was “fresh start” — that’s what Rivers and the Giants say a player who was talented enough to go ninth overall in the NFL draft, and who is… |
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Mjd, yahoo.com On Thursday, an enthusiastic fan on Twitter asked Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White about his statistical goals for the 2012 season. Roddy said that his goals were to lead all wide receivers in all applicable statistical categories. A perfectly … |
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Broncos' receiver Thomas doesn't miss TebowApr 13, 2012
ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com Tim Tebow connected with Demaryius Thomas on one of the Denver Broncos' most memorable touchdowns in franchise history. |
