This is the February 13, 2013 news archive. View today's NFC North news and rumors.

NFC North News and Rumors

Ex-Bear Knox says he's giving up football

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Former Chicago Bears receiver Johnny Knox says he's giving up football.

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Hi there. Things are going to be a little light on the blog for the next few days, but while I have a moment I wanted to make sure we're all clear on what Wednesday's contract news does and does not mean for Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier. As yo…

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Green Bay Packers running back Cedric Benson has paid fines for three citations in eastern Wisconsin.

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The Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday exercised the fourth-year contract option coach Leslie Frazier.

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

Pro Football Talk on NBC Sports Network will be your one-stop shop for everything NFC North on Wednesday. Lions defensive end Cliff Avril will join Erik Kuselias for a conversation about his impending free agency. Avril got the franchise tag from the Li…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

We reported on Monday that Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin is planning to hold out if he doesn’t get a long-term deal from the team this offseason, something that could be complicated by his reported contract demands. Josina Anderson of ESPN.com spok…

Tom Ley, deadspin.com

It's been a tough week for Nicholas Capes, the Iowa boxer who stepped into the ring against NFL defensive end Ray Edwards and proceeded to take an unforgettable and hilarious dive. According to the Saint Paul Pioneer Press, Capes has been indefinitely s…

CNNSI.com

In taking over a 2-14 Chiefs team, new coach Andy Reid has a lot of decisions to make, from the draft to starting quarterback. Dennis Dillon offers a blueprint for what lies ahead.

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

It’s the time of the year when teams are making their plans for free agency and the meaty part of the offseason, which means that it is time for PFT Live to help the set the stage for what’s to come. Ross Tucker of NBC Sports Network will help Mike Fl…

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So I've spent some of this offseason downtime fiddling with the vast database of ESPN Stats & Information. Now that I'm more familiar with "filter," "sort" and other research tools, I'm hoping to provide additional focused insigh…

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

The good news for guys who are cut in February is they have a head start on the free agent marketplace. And just-released former Bills safety George Wilson is taking full advantage. According to Jason LaCanfora of CBSSports.com, Wilson has already set u…

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We're Black and Blue All Over: There will be a total of at least five departures from the Detroit Lions' 2012 coaching staff, counting Adam Schefter's ESPN report late Tuesday that the St. Louis Rams will hire defensive backs coach Tim Walton as their n…