Morey: NFL needs to aid brain, concussion researchThe Associated PressOr when former players like Andre Waters and Justin Strzelczyk die violently just a few years after leaving the game — bouts of depression that autopsies ...
Verizon Teams Up with ESPN to Offer Ultimate Fantasy Football ...
Reuters - 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon and Verizon Wireless have teamed up with ESPN to give football fans the ultimate fantasy football experience and a competitive ...
Nebraska Teen Collapses, Dies After Football Practice
FOXNews - Omaha school district officials are confirming the death of a high school student who collapsed after football practice. The 16-year-old junior, ...
North Chicago varsity football is reinstated but on probation
Chicago Tribune - Lisa Black - The Illinois High School Association reinstated varsity football at North Chicago Community High School on Tuesday after a ...
Sports Briefing Pro Football Patriots Say Mayo Will Return
New York Times - By AP The New England Patriots say linebacker Jerod Mayo will return to the field this season after hurting his right knee in the first quarter of Monday ...
NBC scores with NFL openers
Los Angeles Times - Six of the seven most-watched network programs are related to pro football. College ball boosts ESPN. By city news service The start of the NFL's regular ...
College football: Stoops mum on Bradford
Seattle Times - College football Stoops stays quiet on Bradford recovery: Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops isn't giving an update on Heisman Trophy winner Sam. ...
What's With All This College Football Conference Banter?
Bleacher Report - As any college football fan has noticed, the rivalry between conferences has been stepped up a notch or two over the past few seasons (to say the least. ...
College Football Point Spreads Week 3
Sports-Odds.com - Sports Betting Odds - Pat Spence - College Football Point Spreads Week 3: UAB Blazers are at the Troy Trojans on Saturday at 3:30 PM EST. BL Mitchell threw for 353 yards and three touchdowns ...
Polls after Week 2 make no sense
FOXSports.com - There are subjective issues, objective issues and offensive issues that go to show the way of determining a college football national champion deserves to ...
Ohio State football morning news roundup
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - by Starting Blocks, The Plain Dealer Toledo quarterback Aaron Opelt is the biggest challenge for the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday. ...
UCLA football: Four players suspended
Los Angeles Times - Defensive back Courtney Viney, tailback Milton Knox, wide receiver Morrell Presley and wide receiver Randall Carroll will sit out one game for a violation ...
NCAA College Football week 2 - wrap up
San Francisco Chronicle - NCAA week two was marked by two marque games: Notre Dame v. Michigan and USC v. Ohio State. In the first game, Notre Dame, which was 18th ranked and is now ...
Former Pro-Football Player Jay Riemersma Running For Congress
RTT News - (RTTNews) - Former National Football League player Jay Riemersma announced Monday that he will run for Congress in Michigan in 2010. ...
Previewing the week of high school football for September 14
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com - High school football writer Mike Kinney and Matt Stanmyre preview the week ahead in high school football. With the holiday week there are games on Thursday, ...
Mangini's role in Favre injury under review by National Football ...
The Canadian Press -CLEVELAND — Browns coach Eric Mangini can't seem to escape from New York. The NFL is investigating Mangini's role in the Jets' failure to list quarterback ...
Football Fans Rooting for the Steelers
Adweek - NEW YORK With the NFL season no underway, who are football fans rooting for to win the Super Bowl? Not the Arizona Cardinals, despite the long-shot team's ...
Alabama getting healthy on the football field
WRDW-TV -Reporter: AP TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- Alabama coach Nick Saban says injured tailback Roy Upchurch and receiver Julio Jones have made significant improvement ...
Reid says McNabb is making progress
PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb will not practice Wednesday because of his cracked rib. Coach Andy Reid says McNabb is making progress. He also says it is still too early to determine if McNabb will start Sunday's game against New Orleans.
Sep 16, 2009
Reid says McNabb is making progress
PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb will not practice Wednesday because of his cracked rib. Coach Andy Reid says McNabb is making progress. He also says it is still too early to determine if McNabb will start Sunday's game against New Orleans.
Sep 16, 2009
Colts still uncertain about Gonzalez's injury
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts expected Anthony Gonzalez to replace Marvin Harrison this season. Now they could be looking for a replacement to The Replacement. One day after losing Gonzalez in a 14-12 victory over Jacksonville, team president Bill Polian said...
Sep 15, 2009
Cutler throws four interceptions in debut as Packers beat Bears
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Aaron Rodgers brought the Packers back late in the fourth quarter, heaving a 50-yard touchdown pass to Greg Jennings with 1:11 remaining to give Green Bay a 21-15 victory over the Chicago Bears in the season opener Sunday night. Facing third-and-1 at...
Sep 15, 2009
Cutler struggles in debut as Packers edge Bears
Morry Gash / Associated Press QB Jay Cutler threw four interceptions in his debut with the Bears. It was over when ... Al??Harris picked off Jay??Cutler with about a minute left to seal the victory for the Packers. In a back-and-forth game, QB Aaron Rodgers...
Sep 15, 2009
Sanchez marvelous, Texans not so much, in NFL's opening week
On the Monday following opening weekend during my 23-year NFL career, I would always remind myself, win or lose, of a line from a Jackson Browne song: "They forget about the losses and exaggerate the wins." It was a way of reminding me that the euphoria...
Sep 15, 2009 Michael Lombardi
Polamalu says 'best case scenario' is return in three to six weeks
PITTSBURGH -- This might be the first time Troy Polamalu is happy to hear that an injury will keep him out from three to six weeks. Polamalu realizes his injury could be much worse. Maybe even Brian Urlacher-like worse. "We're going to miss him. There's...
Sep 15, 2009
NFL Community Tuesdays kick off with season
Teams give back to community on their 'day off' Teams across the NFL will continue the tradition of 'NFL Community Tuesdays,' this seasons as players spend their only day off getting active in their communities. From school visits to fitness activities,...
Sep 15, 2009
RBs Bell, Williams will be hot names on the fantasy waiver wire
Bill Feig / Associated Press Saints running back Mike Bell was impressive in a season-opening 45-27 win over the Detroit Lions. Michael Fabiano offers up 10 players to target off the waiver wire to improve your fantasy team after Week 1. The number in...
Sep 15, 2009 Michael Fabiano
Nominees for FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Week
The NFL announced today that quarterbacks Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints, Joe Flacco of the Baltimore Ravens and Tony Romo of the Dallas Cowboys are the finalists for the FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week honors for games played on September 10-14, while running backs Julius Jones...
Sep 15, 2009
Jets' Sanchez among nominees for Pepsi Rookie of the Week
Wide receivers Kenny Britt of the Tennessee Titans, Louis Murphy of the Oakland Raiders, and Percy Harvin of the Minnesota Vikings, tackle Michael Oher of the Baltimore Ravens and quarterback Mark Sanchez of the New York Jets are the finalists for PEPSI NFL Rookie of the Week honors...
Sep 15, 2009
Pats' Mayo injures knee; Bills' Posluszny breaks arm
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo didn't return after injuring his right knee in the first quarter of their 25-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. Mayo, the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year last season, was hurt...
Sep 15, 2009
McKelvin fumble allows Patriots to secure comeback win over Bills
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Tom Brady doesn't do mediocre. That's not what all those long rehab sessions and months of preparing for his return to the NFL were about. So while Brady's performance was pedestrian for much of Monday night's season opener, when...
Sep 15, 2009
Watson comes alive, keys Pats' win
Stephan Savoia / Associated Press Patriots TE Ben Watson equaled his total from last year with two TDs. It was over when ... A hook-and-lateral attempt by the Bills with time expiring stalled at the Patriots' 44-yard line. Buffalo never expected to be in...
Sep 15, 2009
Pats' rally over Bills proves quality teams rise to occasion under pressure
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots didn't so much win Monday night's 25-24 thriller over Buffalo as much as the Bills lost it, late. Buffalo's collapse and the Patriots' fourth-quarter comeback, in the return of the ultra-poised Tom Brady,...
Sep 15, 2009 Steve Wyche
Chargers outlast Raiders behind Sproles' late TD run
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers opened the season doing what they do best: beating the Oakland Raiders. Rivers answered a pair of go-ahead scores by Oakland by leading two touchdown drives, capped by Darren Sproles' 5-yard run with 18...
Sep 15, 2009
Eagles place starting tackle Shawn Andrews on injured reserve
PHILADELPHIA -- Shawn Andrews won't play with his brother this season. The Philadelphia Eagles placed Andrews on injured reserve Tuesday, ending the two-time Pro Bowl lineman's season. Andrews missed the entire preseason and season opener with a back injury. He briefly...
Sep 15, 2009
Broncos temporarily push turbulent offseason aside
The outcome will be remembered for a crazy tipped pass that Brandon Stokley -- by being in the right place at the right time -- turned into the winning touchdown. As the 2009 season progresses, it could very well end up meaning so much more. Not only...
Sep 15, 2009 Vic Carucci
Panthers take on Falcons in NFC South clash
Mike McCarn / Associated Press Jake Delhomme will have to keep an eye on Falcons DE John Abraham at all times. Last meeting Michael Turner rushed for a career-high four touchdowns to lead the Falcons past the Panthers, 45-28, in Week 12 of last season.
Sep 15, 2009
How Bears adjust to life without Urlacher will determine their fate
The loss of Brian Urlacher significantly impacts a defense that was expected to rank among the league's best units in 2009. The six-time Pro Bowler is unquestionably the heart and soul of the Bears defense, and his versatile skills shine in the...
Sep 15, 2009 Bucky Brooks
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Rank 'Em: College Football Top 25 2009
ESPN - It only took one game, one tackle and one injury to change the entire face of college football. With Sooners star quarterback Sam Bradford suffering an ...
WSU football: Wildcats play giveaway in loss to Wyoming
Salt Lake Tribune - Weber State, eighth nationally in the Football Championship Subdivision's preseason rankings, stayed with Wyoming for much of the first half, then rallied ...
Football and wrestling top list of school sports injuries
Los Angeles Times - Jeannine Stein - Football was No. 1, with the highest injury rate -- 0.69 per 1000 athletic events (with an "event" defined as one practice or competition). ...
Fresno State football fires on all cylindars against UC Davis
Merced Sun-Star - Daniel Lyght - Fresno State beat UC Davis, a Football Championship Subdivision opponent, 51-0 Saturday night and gave the 37267 fans in attendance reason to expect what ...
West Virginia Football: Frustrating
Bleacher Report - Essentially, and regardless of the type of our words, we were saying the same thing: the 2009 edition of West Virginia football is still a work-in-progress. ...
Tradition, prospects on display in Ohio
ESPN - Chris Lawlor - "Football is talked about every day around here; you can't escape it," he said. The traditions found in Cincinnati area that span generations. ...
LEHIGH FOOTBALL Mountain Hawks regroup after rough start to season
Allentown Morning Call - Keith Groller - ''It's football. They covered us. There wasn't much separation for our receivers. Their No. 3 [defensive back Nick Delgado, who made the end zone ...
Mother of football player testifies in coach's reckless homicide trial
USA Today - Antoinette Konz, Jason The homicide trial of former Pleasure Ridge Park High School football coach Jason Stinson opened Friday morning with its first witness — Michele Crockett, ...
Details emerge about accused killer of Iowa HS football coach
USA Today - Reid Forgrave - The big kid was always deceptively fast, on the elementary playground, then later on the football field, where as a linebacker Becker played varsity as a ...
UCLA football: Bruins get ready for wild night in Tennessee
Los Angeles Times -UCLA's young football team will find that out this week. “It all depends on your concentration,” Coach Rick Neuheisel said. “If your concentration level is ...
Fantasy Football: How to Win
ABC News - Chris Gorski - The National Football League's regular season starts on Thursday, Sept. 10, but fantasy football season is ...
Former Notre Dame QB Kiel arrested
ESPN - Eric Hansen -After graduating from Notre Dame, Kiel bounced around on the fringes of three NFL rosters, the Canadian Football League and the Arena Football League before ...
College Football Picks: Miami vs. Florida State
Online Sports Handicapping - Free Sports Picks - College Football Picks - Miami vs. Florida State: At least for the Miami Hurricanes and Florida State Seminoles, these two ACC college football picks power ...
Patriots must protect Brady; Eli has enough WR options
At 13-3, the Tennessee Titans had the best record in the NFL last season and the Steelers won the Super Bowl, making Thursday night's Kickoff game between those two teams very interesting. But the fact that the Titans beat the Steelers in Week 16 last year, 31-14, without...
Pat Kirwan
Merriman says he did not harm girlfriend, reality star Tequila
SAN DIEGO -- San Diego Chargers star outside linebacker Shawne Merriman says he didn't harm a reality TV star who has accused him of choking and restraining her. Shawne Merriman, LB San Diego Chargers Career Statistics Games/Starts: 43/38 Tackles:...
Lions choose Stafford as starter for Week 1 against Saints
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Matt Stafford has won the Detroit Lions' starting quarterback job. Lions coach Jim Schwartz told his team Monday morning that the No. 1 overall pick in April's draft would start Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Stafford had...
Lions choose Stafford as starter for Week 1 against Saints
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Matt Stafford has won the Detroit Lions' starting quarterback job. Lions coach Jim Schwartz told his team Monday morning that the No. 1 overall pick in April's draft would start Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Stafford had...
Coughlin excuses LB Pierce from practice for personal reasons
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Middle linebacker Antonio Pierce missed the New York Giants' practice Monday for personal reasons. Coach Tom Coughlin said afterward that Pierce was excused from the roughly one-hour workout. He refused to disclose the reason for...
Quarterbacks taking on greater role in fantasy football success
NFL.com Illustration Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees and Tom Brady are among the elite fantasy quarterbacks. The NFL has become more of a passing league in recent seasons, so it's no surprise to see the value of quarterbacks rising in fantasy football.
Michael Fabiano
Robinson ends holdout, signs deal Texans had been offering all along
HOUSTON -- Dunta Robinson and the Houston Texans were moving ahead Sunday after the star cornerback ended his holdout and signed the one-year deal the team had been offering all along. He took his physical early in the morning, then worked out for coaches. "I feel like...
McCown passes physical, prompting Jags to release Bouman
Quarterback Luke McCown has passed his physical with the Jacksonville Jaguars, prompting the team to cut veteran backup Todd Bouman. The moved was announced on Sunday. "You can keep three. You have to do what???s best for your situation," Jaguars general...
Parker to share carries this season
PITTSBURGH -- Willie Parker began an NFL season as a virtual unknown. As a 1,000-yard running back. As a Super Bowl star. As one of the league's best running backs. Never has Parker gone into any season as one of two running backs sharing a job, as he and Rashard Mendenhall...
Broncos newcomer Holliday underwent knee surgery in January
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Defensive end Vonnie Holliday, who joined the Denver Broncos on Sunday for his first workout with his new team, says an injured knee is what prevented him from signing a contract this spring. Holliday, who signed with the Broncos on Saturday after Le Kevin...
Broncos newcomer Holliday underwent knee surgery in January
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Defensive end Vonnie Holliday, who joined the Denver Broncos on Sunday for his first workout with his new team, says an injured knee is what prevented him from signing a contract this spring. Holliday, who signed with the Broncos on Saturday after Le Kevin...
Jets acquire O'Connell, will carry four quarterbacks to start season
The New York Jets acquired quarterback Kevin O'Connell from the Detroit Lions for an undisclosed draft pick on Sunday. It wasn't immediately clear what the Lions received for the former New England Patriots backup. The Lions had claimed O'Connell off waivers after...
Vikings sign Booty to practice squad
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings have signed quarterback John David Booty and seven others to the practice squad. John David Booty, QB Minnesota Vikings Preseason Statistics Passer rating: 62.9 Passing yards: 169 TDs/INTs: 0/1 The...
Falcons sign Shockley, Walker to practice squad
ATLANTA -- Quarterback D.J. Shockley, Atlanta's seventh-round draft pick in 2006, and defensive tackle Vance Walker, a seventh-round draft pick this year, are among eight players signed to the Falcons' practice squad. The Falcons had cut Shockley, the former...
Patriots trade veteran Seymour to Raiders for 2011 first-round pick
Five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Richard Seymour has been traded from the New England Patriots to the Oakland Raiders, giving the rebuilding franchise a veteran stalwart up front. In another move Sunday, the Patriots signed veteran free-agent guard Kendall Simmons to a...
Bills players had voiced concerns about offense before switch
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- With the start of the season a little over a week away, Alex Van Pelt can't help but feel both excited and a little nervous in taking over as the Buffalo Bills' offensive coordinator. It might ease Van Pelt's mind knowing the team's...
Chiefs awarded offensive tackle O'Callaghan off waivers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs have been awarded offensive tackle Ryan O'Callaghan off waivers from the New England Patriots, and waived tackle Barry Richardson on Sunday. The Chiefs also added seven players to the practice squad: cornerback Jackie Bates, tight...
Williams adds depth at cornerback, safety for Falcons
Brian Williams, DB Atlanta Falcons Games/Started: 107/93 Interceptions: 18 Forced Fumbles: 9 Cornerback Brian Williams, who started all 16 games for Jacksonville last season, has agreed to terms with the Atlanta Falcons. Williams, a fourth-round pick...
Merriman arrested, accused of choking girlfriend Tila Tequila
SAN DIEGO -- San Diego Chargers star outside linebacker Shawne Merriman was arrested Sunday and accused of choking and restraining his girlfriend, reality TV star Tila Tequila, as she tried to leave his suburban home. Tequila, 27, signed a citizen's arrest warrant,...
Saints add QB Daniel, two draft picks, to practice squad
The New Orleans Saints have added rookie quarterback Chase Daniel to the team's practice squad. The Saints also announced Sunday the team signed seven other players to the practice squad, including two 2008 draft choices -- wide receiver Adrian Arrington and defensive...
ESPN - It only took one game, one tackle and one injury to change the entire face of college football. With Sooners star quarterback Sam Bradford suffering an ...
WSU football: Wildcats play giveaway in loss to Wyoming
Salt Lake Tribune - Weber State, eighth nationally in the Football Championship Subdivision's preseason rankings, stayed with Wyoming for much of the first half, then rallied ...
Football and wrestling top list of school sports injuries
Los Angeles Times - Jeannine Stein - Football was No. 1, with the highest injury rate -- 0.69 per 1000 athletic events (with an "event" defined as one practice or competition). ...
Fresno State football fires on all cylindars against UC Davis
Merced Sun-Star - Daniel Lyght - Fresno State beat UC Davis, a Football Championship Subdivision opponent, 51-0 Saturday night and gave the 37267 fans in attendance reason to expect what ...
West Virginia Football: Frustrating
Bleacher Report - Essentially, and regardless of the type of our words, we were saying the same thing: the 2009 edition of West Virginia football is still a work-in-progress. ...
Tradition, prospects on display in Ohio
ESPN - Chris Lawlor - "Football is talked about every day around here; you can't escape it," he said. The traditions found in Cincinnati area that span generations. ...
LEHIGH FOOTBALL Mountain Hawks regroup after rough start to season
Allentown Morning Call - Keith Groller - ''It's football. They covered us. There wasn't much separation for our receivers. Their No. 3 [defensive back Nick Delgado, who made the end zone ...
Mother of football player testifies in coach's reckless homicide trial
USA Today - Antoinette Konz, Jason The homicide trial of former Pleasure Ridge Park High School football coach Jason Stinson opened Friday morning with its first witness — Michele Crockett, ...
Details emerge about accused killer of Iowa HS football coach
USA Today - Reid Forgrave - The big kid was always deceptively fast, on the elementary playground, then later on the football field, where as a linebacker Becker played varsity as a ...
UCLA football: Bruins get ready for wild night in Tennessee
Los Angeles Times -UCLA's young football team will find that out this week. “It all depends on your concentration,” Coach Rick Neuheisel said. “If your concentration level is ...
Fantasy Football: How to Win
ABC News - Chris Gorski - The National Football League's regular season starts on Thursday, Sept. 10, but fantasy football season is ...
Former Notre Dame QB Kiel arrested
ESPN - Eric Hansen -After graduating from Notre Dame, Kiel bounced around on the fringes of three NFL rosters, the Canadian Football League and the Arena Football League before ...
College Football Picks: Miami vs. Florida State
Online Sports Handicapping - Free Sports Picks - College Football Picks - Miami vs. Florida State: At least for the Miami Hurricanes and Florida State Seminoles, these two ACC college football picks power ...
Patriots must protect Brady; Eli has enough WR options
At 13-3, the Tennessee Titans had the best record in the NFL last season and the Steelers won the Super Bowl, making Thursday night's Kickoff game between those two teams very interesting. But the fact that the Titans beat the Steelers in Week 16 last year, 31-14, without...
Pat Kirwan
Merriman says he did not harm girlfriend, reality star Tequila
SAN DIEGO -- San Diego Chargers star outside linebacker Shawne Merriman says he didn't harm a reality TV star who has accused him of choking and restraining her. Shawne Merriman, LB San Diego Chargers Career Statistics Games/Starts: 43/38 Tackles:...
Lions choose Stafford as starter for Week 1 against Saints
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Matt Stafford has won the Detroit Lions' starting quarterback job. Lions coach Jim Schwartz told his team Monday morning that the No. 1 overall pick in April's draft would start Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Stafford had...
Lions choose Stafford as starter for Week 1 against Saints
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Matt Stafford has won the Detroit Lions' starting quarterback job. Lions coach Jim Schwartz told his team Monday morning that the No. 1 overall pick in April's draft would start Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Stafford had...
Coughlin excuses LB Pierce from practice for personal reasons
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Middle linebacker Antonio Pierce missed the New York Giants' practice Monday for personal reasons. Coach Tom Coughlin said afterward that Pierce was excused from the roughly one-hour workout. He refused to disclose the reason for...
Quarterbacks taking on greater role in fantasy football success
NFL.com Illustration Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees and Tom Brady are among the elite fantasy quarterbacks. The NFL has become more of a passing league in recent seasons, so it's no surprise to see the value of quarterbacks rising in fantasy football.
Michael Fabiano
Robinson ends holdout, signs deal Texans had been offering all along
HOUSTON -- Dunta Robinson and the Houston Texans were moving ahead Sunday after the star cornerback ended his holdout and signed the one-year deal the team had been offering all along. He took his physical early in the morning, then worked out for coaches. "I feel like...
McCown passes physical, prompting Jags to release Bouman
Quarterback Luke McCown has passed his physical with the Jacksonville Jaguars, prompting the team to cut veteran backup Todd Bouman. The moved was announced on Sunday. "You can keep three. You have to do what???s best for your situation," Jaguars general...
Parker to share carries this season
PITTSBURGH -- Willie Parker began an NFL season as a virtual unknown. As a 1,000-yard running back. As a Super Bowl star. As one of the league's best running backs. Never has Parker gone into any season as one of two running backs sharing a job, as he and Rashard Mendenhall...
Broncos newcomer Holliday underwent knee surgery in January
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Defensive end Vonnie Holliday, who joined the Denver Broncos on Sunday for his first workout with his new team, says an injured knee is what prevented him from signing a contract this spring. Holliday, who signed with the Broncos on Saturday after Le Kevin...
Broncos newcomer Holliday underwent knee surgery in January
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Defensive end Vonnie Holliday, who joined the Denver Broncos on Sunday for his first workout with his new team, says an injured knee is what prevented him from signing a contract this spring. Holliday, who signed with the Broncos on Saturday after Le Kevin...
Jets acquire O'Connell, will carry four quarterbacks to start season
The New York Jets acquired quarterback Kevin O'Connell from the Detroit Lions for an undisclosed draft pick on Sunday. It wasn't immediately clear what the Lions received for the former New England Patriots backup. The Lions had claimed O'Connell off waivers after...
Vikings sign Booty to practice squad
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings have signed quarterback John David Booty and seven others to the practice squad. John David Booty, QB Minnesota Vikings Preseason Statistics Passer rating: 62.9 Passing yards: 169 TDs/INTs: 0/1 The...
Falcons sign Shockley, Walker to practice squad
ATLANTA -- Quarterback D.J. Shockley, Atlanta's seventh-round draft pick in 2006, and defensive tackle Vance Walker, a seventh-round draft pick this year, are among eight players signed to the Falcons' practice squad. The Falcons had cut Shockley, the former...
Patriots trade veteran Seymour to Raiders for 2011 first-round pick
Five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Richard Seymour has been traded from the New England Patriots to the Oakland Raiders, giving the rebuilding franchise a veteran stalwart up front. In another move Sunday, the Patriots signed veteran free-agent guard Kendall Simmons to a...
Bills players had voiced concerns about offense before switch
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- With the start of the season a little over a week away, Alex Van Pelt can't help but feel both excited and a little nervous in taking over as the Buffalo Bills' offensive coordinator. It might ease Van Pelt's mind knowing the team's...
Chiefs awarded offensive tackle O'Callaghan off waivers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs have been awarded offensive tackle Ryan O'Callaghan off waivers from the New England Patriots, and waived tackle Barry Richardson on Sunday. The Chiefs also added seven players to the practice squad: cornerback Jackie Bates, tight...
Williams adds depth at cornerback, safety for Falcons
Brian Williams, DB Atlanta Falcons Games/Started: 107/93 Interceptions: 18 Forced Fumbles: 9 Cornerback Brian Williams, who started all 16 games for Jacksonville last season, has agreed to terms with the Atlanta Falcons. Williams, a fourth-round pick...
Merriman arrested, accused of choking girlfriend Tila Tequila
SAN DIEGO -- San Diego Chargers star outside linebacker Shawne Merriman was arrested Sunday and accused of choking and restraining his girlfriend, reality TV star Tila Tequila, as she tried to leave his suburban home. Tequila, 27, signed a citizen's arrest warrant,...
Saints add QB Daniel, two draft picks, to practice squad
The New Orleans Saints have added rookie quarterback Chase Daniel to the team's practice squad. The Saints also announced Sunday the team signed seven other players to the practice squad, including two 2008 draft choices -- wide receiver Adrian Arrington and defensive...
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