National Football League News and Rumors
Raiders have a tough decision to make on Carson PalmerMike Florio, profootballtalk.com With Raiders coach Dennis Allen that the time has come to see quarterback Terrelle Pryor play, the questions becomes whether Allen and the rest of the organization will soon be coming to the conclusion that quarterback Carson Palmer should not play. Tho… |
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After watching Phil Simms do his thing for all these years he can never be accused of holding back. Opinionated, at times controversial and always passionate, the former Giants QB is inclined to let it rip. Or is he? |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com San Francisco running back Brandon Jacobs is angry that he’s not getting much playing time with the 49ers, and he doesn’t care if you criticize the way he goes about expressing that. Jacobs, who previously tweeted about hating his boss but then claime… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com After missing two games with an ankle injury, Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones says he’s ready to go for Monday night’s AFC showdown against the Texans. Although Jones is listed as questionable on the official injury report, he didn’t sound lik… |
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Keller (ankle) out, Cumberland to start vs. JagsDec 8, 2012
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- Jets tight end Dustin Keller will miss New York's game at Jacksonville on Sunday because of a sprained left ankle. |
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Bengals activate Cook; eligible to play SundayDec 8, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com The Bengals have activated center Kyle Cook off the injured reserve list, making him eligible to play on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys at Paul Brown Stadium. |
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Sam Eifling, deadspin.com Until today, when he was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter for an overnight accident that killed his friend and longtime teammate Jerry Brown, all outward appearances in the press were that Josh Brent was maturing into a solid NFL pro.… |
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League deploys counselors to assist CowboysDec 8, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Last week, much of the aftermath of the murder and suicide committed by Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher focused on whether the Chiefs should play the next day. This week, news of the death of Cowboys linebacker Jerry Brown due to the alleged drunk drivi… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Earlier today, I argued that the league, the teams, and the NFLPA need to come together to solve the nagging problem of drunk driving by pro football players. Though several of you correctly have pointed out that employers can do only so much to control… |
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Vick could land in Buffalo next seasonDec 8, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com As quarterback Mike Vick moves toward an inevitable release by the Eagles (so much for that $100 million contract), the question becomes the location of the continuation of his career. From Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports comes something we’ve likewise hear… |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The imprint we make on social media often allows a window into our thoughts. And the late Jerry Brown recently wrote on Facebook about the prospect of becoming a father, and wanting to live a slower life. In a post dated Nov. 29, Brown wrote about a lif… |
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Joe Linta , an NFL player agent, was at his home in Branford, Conn., near New Haven, last Saturday morning when one of his clients sent him a text message, asking if he had heard about Jovan Belcher. |
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Matchup: Jets (5-7) at Jaguars (2-10)Dec 8, 2012
Ben Shpigel, nytimes.com This seems a favorable matchup for Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez, and an opportune time to reward Coach Rex Ryan's faith in him. |
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Matchup: Saints (5-7) at Giants (7-5)Dec 8, 2012
Sam Borden, nytimes.com Trying to reach Drew Brees, a traditional drop-back passer, will be a welcome change for the Giants after dealing with the speedy Robert Griffin III, but the pressure must increase. |
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Roger Goodell handed Saints the NFL version of the death penalty when he suspended Sean Payton for the entire season in the BountyGate scandal, leaving Drew Brees to get through the season without his friend, mentor and play caller. |
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Steelers release Hoyer for some secondary depthDec 8, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com In a clear sign they think quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is fine, the Steelers released backup quarterback Brian Hoyer Saturday. According to Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, they promoted cornerback Josh Victorian from their practice squad… |
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Jaguars Fans Will Show Up In Droves To Watch Tebow, Who Is A Game-Time Decision To Hold A ClipboardDec 8, 2012
Isaac Rauch, deadspin.com Crashing disappointment, banal mediocrity and immense, unfounded hype align this week to make for an extremely sad pre-game note for what is sure to be either a deflating exercise in late season NFL triviality this Sunday or a hilarious exercise in late… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has released a statement confirming the death of Jerry Brown, a linebacker on the team’s practice squad. “We are deeply saddened by the news of this accident and the passing of Jerry Brown,” Jones said. “Our hearts and pr… |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com In a stark reminder that they Cowboys are still trying to do business in the face of a tragedy, they turned in a transaction this afternoon before word got out about the death of practice squad linebacker Jerry Brown in the accident nose tackle Josh Bre… |
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Cowboys' Scandrick placed on injured reserveDec 8, 2012
Tim MacMahon, ESPN.com The Dallas Cowboys placed cornerback Orlando Scandrick on injured reserve Saturday and promoted nose tackle Robert Callaway from the practice squad. |
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Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com According to the Dallas Morning News, Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Joshua Brent has been arrested and charged with intoxicated vehicular manslaughter by the Irving Police Department following an accident on East State Highway 114 early Saturday morning th… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com As the Cowboys prepare for their latest “must” win game, they’re dealing with an unfolding “incident,” according to Mike Fisher of 105.3 The Fan. Fisher’s Twitter timeline has several entries regarding the subject. The first points out that … |
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Cardinals fine Darnell Dockett $200,000Dec 8, 2012
Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Darnell Dockett was fined an amount in the six-figures and could have a limited role in Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks for his behavior in the final minutes of a 7-6 loss to the New York Jets in Week 13, Bo… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com The Giants have caught a break and the Saints have been dealt a blow with an unexpected addition to the injury report for Sunday’s game. The Saints announced on Saturday that running back Chris Ivory, who hadn’t been mentioned on this week’s injury … |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Notre Dame middle linebacker Manti Te’o has had a brilliant senior season and is a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, and he’s widely viewed as a first-round pick in April’s NFL draft. But he’s not necessarily viewed as a sure thing in the NFL. Albe… |
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Isaac Rauch, deadspin.com A court filing by Terrell Suggs's girlfriend Candace Williams made last month was unsealed yesterday, and the Baltimore Sun has some details: More » |
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Houston Texans players will sport custom-made letterman jackets on trip to meet PatriotsDec 8, 2012
Doug Farrar, yahoo.com Your browser does not support iframes. When the Houston Texans travel to meet the New England Patriots this weekend, they'll look a bit like something right out of "Friday Night Lights." That's because every Texans player will be wearing custo… |
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Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs is "questionable" and will be a game-time decision with a torn right biceps. After missing the offseason workout program, OTAs, minicamp, training camp, preseason and the first six games of the regular… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Damaris Johnson was one of the best playmakers in college football history at Tulsa, where he set the all-time NCAA Division 1 total yardage record in just three seasons. But questions about his size (5-foot-8 and 170 pounds) and his off-field issues (h… |
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Eliminating Kickoffs Would Ruin Football, According To A Kicker And A Kick Return SpecialistDec 8, 2012
Isaac Rauch, deadspin.com Yesterday, we discussed the possibility that the NFL will do away with kickoffs and instead institute a punt-or-4th-and-long option. On its face, the idea seems logical, maybe even preferable, if not necessarily a top-priority reform. The NFL can frame … |
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Thomas done talking about HillisDec 8, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com It was refreshing, to say the least, to see an NFL player rip a former teammate without hiding behind the cloak of anonymity. But now that Brown left tackle Joe Thomas has said what he said about Chiefs running back Peyton Hillis and Hillis has respond… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com The Kansas City Police Department released a video of officers talking to Jovan Belcher just hours before he killed the mother of his 3-month-old daughter and then killed himself. The video was taken from the dashboard camera of a police car at about 3 … |
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Saturday morning one-linersDec 8, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The Bills are hoping for some snow during their December home games. Jets S LaRon Landry bristled when asked whether his brother, Jags S Dawan Landry, ever won any of their fights while growing up; “You really going to ask me that question?” LaRon sai… |
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Rex doesn’t want to keep 3 QBs up, but he mightDec 8, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Like most coaches, Jets boss Rex Ryan doesn’t want to keep three quarterbacks active if he doesn’t have to. But he said he’d consider it this week, with Tim Tebow questionable with sore ribs and Greg McElroy apparently the next choice if they have t… |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Redskins linebacker London Fletcher’s getting used to being listed as questionable with an ankle injury, and he’s already used to pushing through, as he prepares to play his 237th straight game. What he’s having a harder time with is getting used to… |
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Jaguars’ Jason Babin fined $21,000Dec 8, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Jason Babin’s first game with the Jaguars earned him a substantial fine. Babin, the defensive end who was waived by the Eagles and claimed by the Jaguars, picked up a roughing the passer penalty in his first game with the Jaguars for a hit on Bills quar… |
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A Case for Forgiving Tiki BarberDec 8, 2012
Toni Monkovic, nytimes.com Tiki Barber, one of the Giants' great players, inhabits a kind of purgatory among the team's fans. Is it time to welcome him back into the fold? |
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Quarterback Michael Vick and running back LeSean McCoy will not play Sunday, when the Philadelphia Eagles meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-6). |
