- newShanahan on RG3: “very special,” can be one of the best ever
Washington coach Mike Shanahan says quarterback Robert Griffin III isn’t just a good young quarterback. Griffin is, according to Shanahan, a unique talent who has the potential to be the best ever to play the game. Shanahan told Albert Breer of NFL…
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- newNFL sends union new HGH testing proposal
While it’s probably too soon to claim progress, considering the two sides haven’t agreed on much to date, there is at least some movement between the NFL and the NFLPA on HGH testing. According to Albert Breer of the NFL Network, the league submi…
- 2 hours ago, 24 May 13, 9:02pm -
- newPFT on NBCSN: Chris Canty
Everyone’s looking ahead to the Memorial Day weekend, but there’s still some business to do before everyone heads out to enjoy the next few days. One of those things still on the to-do list is the Friday edition of Pro Football Talk on NBCSN. Rav…
- 2 hours ago, 24 May 13, 8:30pm -
- newJeff Fisher “respectfully” disagrees with Rokevious Watkins’ suspension
The news of Rams guard Rokevious Watkins‘ one-game suspension for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy seemed to come at the worst possible time for the second-year guard. After showing up to camp overweight last year, Watkins was able to w…
- 3 hours ago, 24 May 13, 8:19pm -
- newTitus Young appears in court, refuses to address judge
Titus Young, the troubled former Lions receiver who has been arrested three times this month and has been in jail since May 11, appeared in court today but refused to address the judge. According to USA Today, the interaction between Young and Judge…
- 3 hours ago, 24 May 13, 8:00pm -
- newMike Williams tries to revive career in Toronto
Maybe Argonaut is Canadian for Millen. The CFL’s Toronto Argonauts announced they had signed former Lions draft bust Mike Williams. The 10th overall pick in 2005, Williams never lived up to his college hype, catching 127 passes in five seasons with…
- 3 hours ago, 24 May 13, 7:59pm -
- newColts check out a few veteran tight ends
The Colts drafted Coby Fleener and Dwayne Allen in 2012, a pair of players they likely expect to occupy the tight end position for at least the next few years. You never know when injury might strike, however, and the team checked out a few players w…
- 3 hours ago, 24 May 13, 7:53pm -
- newMario Manningham has started running and cutting
With wide receiver Michael Crabtree out for at least the next six months after tearing his Achilles, the 49ers are going to need the rest of their receiving corps to step up to cover for his absence. One of the guys they’ll be looking to is Mario M…
- 3 hours ago, 24 May 13, 7:35pm -
- newAaron Rodgers: Urlacher was my favorite player to play against
We’ve heard plenty of praise for Brian Urlacher since the linebacker announced his retirement earlier this week. That praise has come from friend and foe alike, including a quarterback who has seen a lot of Urlacher since taking over as the starter…
- 4 hours ago, 24 May 13, 7:20pm -
- newPatriots sign fourth-rounder Josh Boyce
He might not be practicing yet, but Patriots wide receiver Josh Boyce now has a contract. According to Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald, the Patriots signed the fourth-rounder to a four-year deal. He’s the fifth of the Patriots’ seven picks to sign…
- 4 hours ago, 24 May 13, 6:37pm -
- newBrowns sign seventh-round pick Garrett Gilkey
The Browns announced the signing of rookie offensive lineman Garrett Gilkey on Friday. A seventh-round pick from Chadron (Neb.) State, Gilkey has reportedly played guard during the Browns’ offseason workouts. He was a left tackle in college. After…
- 5 hours ago, 24 May 13, 6:12pm -
- newTom Nalen admits trying to blow out Igor Olshansky’s knee
Former Denver center Tom Nalen made a surprising confession during a press conference to introduce him as the next member of the Broncos’ Ring of Fame: Nalen said that in 2006, he attempted to injure Chargers defensive lineman Igor Olshansky. On th…
- 5 hours ago, 24 May 13, 6:08pm -
- Another OTA Achilles tear, this time Anthony McCoy
For the second time this week, a player has suffered a torn Achilles in OTAs, and could be lost for the season. This time, it was Seahawks tight end Anthony McCoy, according to Mike Garafolo of USA Today. McCoy underwent surgery Thursday to repair t…
- 6 hours ago, 24 May 13, 5:08pm -
- Redskins finish up draft class by signing Jordan Reed
Add another team to the list of those with all of their draft picks under contract. The Redskins tweeted a picture of third-round tight end Jordan Reed signing his contract on Friday. With the 85th overall pick under contract, all seven members of th…
- 6 hours ago, 24 May 13, 4:41pm -
- Ray Lewis to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise money for clean water projects
Former Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis has already lined up a TV gig to keep him busy in retirement, but that’s not the only thing that the two-time Super Bowl champ will be doing now that he’s hung up his cleats. Lewis will climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in…
- 6 hours ago, 24 May 13, 4:32pm -
- Judge opts not to revoke or increase Josh Brent’s bail
Prosecutors still may win the war, but today they lost the battle. A judge in Dallas has ruled that the $100,000 bail paid by Cowboys defensive lineman Josh Brent will not be revoked or increased, according to the Dallas Morning News. Evidence introd…
- 7 hours ago, 24 May 13, 4:20pm -
- Report: “Nothing serious” between Richard Seymour and Falcons
On Thursday, a report surfaced concerning contract talks between defensive lineman Richard Seymour and the Atlanta Falcons. The move fits with the Falcons’ overall strategy this offseason as they have signed players like running back Steven Jackson…
- 7 hours ago, 24 May 13, 4:12pm -
- Jonathan Goodwin takes pay cut, increases odds
Continuity is the key to a good offensive line, and the 49ers should now have it. But it’s costing Jonathan Goodwin a little money to make sure they stay together. According to Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com, the veteran center has taken a pay cut…
- 7 hours ago, 24 May 13, 4:10pm -
- Bengals sign Shawn Williams, down to one unsigned pick
The Bengals are on a roll, and they’re almost finished with rookies. According to Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer, the Bengals signed third-round pick Shawn Williams Friday, the ninth of their 10 picks to sign. That leaves only first-rounder T…
- 7 hours ago, 24 May 13, 3:56pm -
- Mike Goodson expected to return to practice next week
Running back Mike Goodson has not practiced with the Jets since his arrest on five gun and drug charges earlier this month, but that could change next week. Rich Cimini of ESPNNewYork.com reports that Goodson expects to return to practice with the Je…
- 7 hours ago, 24 May 13, 3:32pm -
- Vick still thinks he’s the fastest quarterback in the NFL
No matter how many young and fast quarterbacks enter the NFL, Michael Vick isn’t prepared to say any are faster than him. Vick said on the Dan Patrick Show that he still believes that when it comes to running full-speed in the open field, he’s fa…
- 8 hours ago, 24 May 13, 3:06pm -
- The Browns wrap up the Mt. Rushmore nomination process
I didn’t plan it this way, but what the hell. On the same day that I’ve come to Cleveland for a cameo in the Kevin Costner film Draft Day, we’re concluding the Mt. Rushmore nomination process with the Cleveland Browns. In the comments, nominate…
- 8 hours ago, 24 May 13, 2:35pm -
- At age 38, London Fletcher sees no reason he should retire
Washington linebacker London Fletcher turned 38 on Friday, but he says he hasn’t given serious thought to retiring. Instead, Fletcher told the Washington Post that he is looking forward to a good season on a good team as he heads into his 16th NFL…
- 9 hours ago, 24 May 13, 2:08pm -
- Roman Harper renegotiates contract
The NFL releases a list of transactions from around the league toward the end of every day that has transactions to report. The biggest pieces of news on that list have normally been reported on as they happen, but sometimes something pops up on the…
- 9 hours ago, 24 May 13, 2:08pm -
- David Caldwell would like the draft to stay right where it is
When discussing proposed changes to the NFL calendar that would push the draft back to May, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he believed that such changes would be good for fans and good for the game. General Manager David Caldwell doesn’t think…
- 9 hours ago, 24 May 13, 1:46pm -
- Brandon Weeden heads to Oklahoma to help tornado recovery
Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden grew up in Oklahoma, went to college in Oklahoma and he’ll be returning to the state this week to do anything he can to help the community of Moore dig out from under the damage caused by a tornado earlier this wee…
- 10 hours ago, 24 May 13, 1:19pm -
- Jared Allen has “absolutely no idea” if he’ll stay with the Vikings
Earlier this week, Vikings defensive end Jared Allen said that he and the Vikings “haven’t talked one iota” about a new contract, but you can’t say the same about his conversations with the media. Allen told Dan Wiederer of the Minneapolis St…
- 10 hours ago, 24 May 13, 1:03pm -
- Griffin: Relationship with Shanahan not a problem
The ligaments in his right knee will heal. But apparently, the relationship between Robert Griffin III and his coaches was never a problem. Griffin talked to reporters at Redskins OTAs yesterday, updating his physical condition. But after the early p…
- 10 hours ago, 24 May 13, 1:03pm -
- Friday morning one-liners
Bills TE Scott Chandler feels he can be ready for training camp after tearing his ACL last season. Heath Evans isn’t a big fan of the Dolphins’ moves this offseason. The Patriots hope DE Michael Buchanan is another late round find. RB Chris Ivory…
- 10 hours ago, 24 May 13, 12:44pm -
- Brady on Welker leaving: Nothing surprises me anymore
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady says the loss of his favorite receiver, Wes Welker, didn’t come as a surprise. Because Brady has been around long enough to know that there are no safe jobs in the NFL. “I don’t think anything surprises me any mor…
- 10 hours ago, 24 May 13, 12:40pm -
