- new49ers waive wide receiver Brandon Carswell
The 49ers waived Brandon Carswell with an injury designation on Tuesday, the NFL disclosed in its transaction log. The 24-year-old Carswell suffered an ACL tear last Wednesday, the same day he signed with the club. Carswell, who played collegiately…
- 15 mins ago, 19 Jun 13, 12:38am -
- newProFootballTalk: Houston Texans Mt. Rushmore
Erik Kuselias, Mike Florio and the fans agree that Andre Johnson, J.J. Watt, Arian Foster and Bob McNair belong on the Texans’ Mt. Rushmore, but Frank Wycheck argues that Mario Williams deserves a spot.
- 19 mins ago, 19 Jun 13, 12:34am -
- newFred Taylor headlines Jaguars’ Mt. Rushmore
Fantasy football players continue to be fascinated with Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew. But when if comes to figuring out the most important contributors to the franchise, Jones-Drew must yield to his predecessor, Fred Taylor. It’s Taylor,…
- 20 mins ago, 19 Jun 13, 12:33am -
- newReports: Police search Hernandez’s home
The Aaron Hernandez situation remains fluid and confusing. Both SI.com and ABC now report that police are searching Hernandez’s North Attleboro home. The investigation was sparked by the discovery of the body of a Hernandez “associate” in the…
- 31 mins ago, 19 Jun 13, 12:22am -
- newProFootballTalk: One-on-one with Warren Moon
Hall of famer Warren Moon discusses his career with Erik Kuselias. Moon touches on great players of the past and present and how the league has evolved when it comes to issues of race.
- 41 mins ago, 19 Jun 13, 12:12am -
- newProFootballTalk: Tennessee Titans Mt.Rushmore
The Tennessee Titans were once the Houston Oilers and Mike Florio remembers the past by including former Oiler RB Earl Campbell and QB Warren Moon on his Mt.Rushmore. The fans of PFT also included those two blasts from the pasts on their list.
- 1 hour ago, 18 Jun 13, 11:40pm -
- newHernandez situation the buzz of Boston
As MDS mentioned earlier in the hour, Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez finds himself in the middle of an investigation regarding the death of a man described as a Hernandez “associate.” The situation, which is extremely fluid, already has spawn…
- 2 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 10:54pm -
- newColts begin training camp practices July 28
The Colts’ 2013 training camp practices will begin on Sunday, July 28, owner Jim Irsay said Tuesday on Twitter. Colts camp will be held at Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana. Anderson is a little more than 40 miles northeast of Indianapolis.…
- 2 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 10:40pm -
- newAaron Hernandez not a suspect, but questioned in homicide probe
Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has reportedly been questioned in a homicide investigation, although he is not considered a suspect. Sports Illustrated reports that Hernandez was questioned by police investigating a possible homicide in North Attl…
- 3 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 10:15pm -
- newNFL will address sexual orientation at rookie symposium
When the annual NFL rookie symposium kicks off on Sunday, sexual orientation will be among the topics addressed. Robert Gulliver, the NFL’s chief human resource officer, told ESPN that discussing issues of sexual orientation with incoming rookies w…
- 3 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 10:02pm -
- newTitans working without a net in minicamp
The Titans have a plan for their final minicamp of the spring, but they don’t have a script. During their final three days of work before vacation and then training camp, the Titans are working without a scripted set of plays in practice, which hea…
- 3 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 9:33pm -
- newRob Gronkowski’s surgery has concluded
Surgery on Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski’s back has concluded, a source told PFT’s Mike Florio on Tuesday. It is believed the surgery, conducted Tuesday, was successful, the source told PFT. At present, it’s not yet certain when Gronkowski…
- 4 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 9:11pm -
- newPFT on NBCSN: Frank Wycheck, Texans/Titans Mt. Rushmores
If we were putting individual plays on the Mt. Rushmores we’ve been putting together for each of the NFL’s 32 teams instead of faces, there’s little doubt that the Music City Miracle would make the cut for the Titans. Frank Wycheck played a maj…
- 4 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 8:47pm -
- newTitans offensive line short three starters in team drills
The Titans need better offensive line play next season if they are going to improve on their results from 2012, but they will have to wait until training camp to see how their projected starters look as a unit. Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean reports tha…
- 4 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 8:41pm -
- newBrowns rookie looking to start after Achilles tear
After coming back from a torn Achilles in college, Browns sixth-rounder Jamoris Slaughter isn’t just content to make the roster. He’s thinking about a starting job. Slaughter didn’t participate in OTAs or minicamp, but said he’ll be ready whe…
- 4 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 8:28pm -
- newMatt Ryan contract talks are expected to pick up after July 4
The Falcons surely hope to avoid being called “dumb” by Matt Ryan’s agents next year. Of course, if being dumb means winning the Super Bowl, the Falcons would gladly wear the dunce cap. For now, the posture between Ryan and the team that made…
- 5 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 8:20pm -
- PFT Live: Do Bengals need the attention?
Mike Florio runs down the latest news around the NFL and wonders how the attention from ‘Hard Knocks’ will affect a Bengals team that is vying for a playoff spot. Florio also talks about the crude remarks from an Atlanta radio station and if Devi…
- 5 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 7:32pm -
- PFT Live: Schaub’s legacy in Houston
John McClain of the Houston Chronicle names his four selections for the Texans’ Mt. Rushmore and defends his decision to include quarterback Matt Schaub. Mike Florio vehemently disagrees with McClain’s decision to include Schaub.
- 5 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 7:31pm -
- PFT Live: Wyatt reflects on Titans’ all-time greats
Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean takes a look back at the greats from the Titans/Oilers. Also, Wyatt talks with Florio about the Titans current quarterback situation as this season could be the final straw for Jake Locker.
- 5 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 7:29pm -
- Gleason accepts the apologies of radio hosts
The idiots who thought it would be a good idea to make fun of Steve Gleason’s ALS paid for their lack of judgement and humor with their jobs. But Gleason himself has taken the high road, accepting the apologies of the idiots in question, calling th…
- 6 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 7:22pm -
- Giants think David Wilson’s improved in pass protection
During the 2012 season, Giants running backs coach Jerald Ingram hammered rookie running back David Wilson for not being a complete running back, with a particular emphasis on the need for Wilson to become a better pass blocker if he wanted to become…
- 6 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 6:59pm -
- Cowboys get Terrance Williams under contract
Bill Callahan is “excited” to get to work calling plays for the Cowboys offense and the team has gotten one of the rookies Callahan can deploy this season under contract. Nick Eatman of the Cowboys website reports that third-round pick Terrance W…
- 6 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 6:31pm -
- It’s Patriots’ Mt. Rushmore time
The various AFC Mt. Rushmores will get a lot more interesting at 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, when we select four Patriots for placement on their hill of immortality. It’ll happen on NBCSN’s Pro Football Talk. Pats fans and Pats anti-fans alike will…
- 6 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 6:25pm -
- Marcedes Lewis: More London games would hurt the Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are already committed to playing one “home” game a year in London, and tight end Marcedes Lewis is on board with that. But if the Jaguars start playing two games a year in London, Lewis believes that would be a bad move.…
- 7 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 6:17pm -
- Cromartie can be, but doesn’t want to be, the best corner in the league
Confidence is an important trait for any pro athlete. That’s why the offseason routinely consists of plenty of boasts regarding performances to come in the next NFL campaign. For Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie, his confidence comes with a six…
- 7 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 5:52pm -
- PFT Live 06/18: John McClain, Jim Wyatt
Mike Florio talks with John McClain of the Houston Chronicle about the latest news and players that belong on the Texans Mount Rushmore. Then, Florio talks with Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean about the Oilers/Titans that should be on their Mount Rushm…
- 8 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 5:22pm -
- Lewand falls victim to Russian hackers
Putin apparently has reared his head. Again. The Russian leader, not content to simply bogart Bob Kraft’s Super Bowl ring, may (or may not) have commandeered the Twitter account of Lions president Tom Lewand. According to Dave Birkett of the Detr…
- 8 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 5:00pm -
- Jaguars sign a pair of draft picks
The Jaguars needed a major upgrade in the secondary, and drafted to fill that need. Tuesday, they signed a pair of them, announcing deals for second-round safety Jonathan Cyprien and third-round cornerback Dwayne Gratz. The team tweeted out photos of…
- 8 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 4:50pm -
- Fired radio hosts offer apologies for making fun of Steve Gleason
The three Atlanta radio knuckleheads who thought it would be hilarious to make fun of former Saints safety Steve Gleason’s struggle with ALS have all issued abject apologies after they were fired for the stunt. Nick Cellini, Chris Dimino and Steve…
- 8 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 4:45pm -
- Chiefs, Jaguars in the mix for Desmond Bishop, too
The Vikings get the first crack at former Packers linebacker Desmond Bishop. But Bishop is making other plans for his NFL future. Next up on the docket, PFT has confirmed, is a visit with the Chiefs on Thursday. (Ian Rapoport of NFL Network first…
- 8 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 4:39pm -
