'Foolish' Wilson lauded in Canton
Bizjournals.com - Tim O'Shei -After 50 years in professional football, Ralph Wilson is finally a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Praise was heaped on high for the 90-year-old ...
College Fantasy Football Is Here
Washington Post - If that doesn't work, there's always college fantasy football, which kicks off one week before the start of the NFL season. You heard right, college fantasy ...
The top 20 Ohio State football players for 2009: No. 5, Ross Homan
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - Doug Lesmerises -Breaking down the best 20 Ohio State players on the roster right now as the Buckeyes open practice today. ...
Hayes among five enshrined into Pro Football Hall of Fame
Reuters - Gene Cherry, Ian Ransom - NEW YORK (Reuters) - The late Bob Hayes, whose lightning speed won him fame on Olympic tracks and in NFL stadiums, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall ...
Michigan opens $26-plus million football facility
Chicago Tribune -Michigan assistant athletic director Scott Draper says the school's new indoor football facility is the tallest of its kind in the country. ...
RB Winston rejoins Michigan State football team
Chicago Tribune -... that briefly hospitalized Michigan State hockey player AJ Sturges. Winston was indefinitely suspended from the football team after entering the guilty plea.
CFN preview: Oklahoma
FOXSports.com - Pete Fiutak -Nobody's got more offseason college football coverage than CFN. Get the latest college football news, features and much more at Collegefootballnews.com. ...
As preseason camp opens, three more players leave Syracuse ...
The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com - The Syracuse University football team opened preseason camp on Monday down three more players. Sophomore defensive end Zary Stewart, junior fullback Dan ...
Cougars begin fall football without head coach
Sports and Weather Right Now - The Washington State Cougars began fall football practices on Sunday, welcoming players for a helmets-only session before getting down to full-contact ...
Does the Big East Need to Form a Super-Conference?
New York Times - Connor Ennis - It's been no secret that the Big East has struggled from a football standpoint since Boston College, Miami and Virginia Tech left for the ...
Football is here so what did we learn?
USA Today - Gregg Rosenthal of Pro Football Talk says Vince Young's performance for the Titans last night shows he has taken a step back. ...
Stage set for historic 2009 season
ESPN - Ivan Maisel -It has been all but automatic in college football for more than a quarter-century, since Herschel Walker took his 1982 Heisman and turned pro ...
2009 national college football preview- 1st half- part 1
Examiner.com - With the 2009 college football season fast approaching, it's time to take a look at how the season might play out. Last year's champion, Florida, ...
Illinois football faces make-or-break season
Chicago Tribune - Shannon Ryan -Two seasons ago, Illinois was the skinny kid unexpectedly bashing a home run. Last season, it was the slugger who whiffed ...Two seasons ago, Illinois was the skinny kid unexpectedly bashing a home run. Last season, it was the slugger who whiffed ...
Are you ready for some fake football?
Metro.us - Also, for the first time, you can play cooperatively online. Because, as everyone knows, football is solely about the joys of friendship.
Pitt Football Team Shows Off New Uniforms
ThePittsburghChannel.com -PITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers football team showed off their new home uniforms for the 2009 season on Monday morning. The Pitt Panthers football team at ...
Early Highlight for Kentucky Recruit
New York Times - Connor Ennis - Look ahead to the 2009 season as Paul Myerberg counts down all 120 Football Bowl Subdivision teams. Check out the Countdown so far. ...
Coffman has great football pedigree few can match
Houston Chronicle -For sheer football pedigree, it's hard to match the son and brother of football greats. Kansas State quarterback Carson Coffman is about to give it a try. ...
Rob Oller commentary: Five reasons why college football will be a ...
Columbus Dispatch - Rob Oller - Tracking the fortunes of Rich Rodriguez and the Michigan football team should be good theater this season. If you're not following The ...
United Football League Introduces Las Vegas Locomotives as Team ...
PR Newswire (press release) -PRNewswire/ -- At a press conference today, United Football League Commissioner Michael Huyghue announced the Las Vegas franchise will be named the ...
Cable is latest coach to attempt to lift dark cloud hovering over Raiders
Paul Sakuma / Associated Press Tom Cable has brought an unorthodox approach to Raiders training camp. OAKLAND, Calif. -- The task before Tom Cable is magnanimous as he attempts to transform a franchise that has fallen on hard times since Super Bowl XXXVII in 2003.
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DeVries suffers injury; Johnson sits out with jammed thumb
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Detroit Lions defensive end Jared DeVries left the practice field on a cart Monday after suffering an apparent ankle injury. Coach Jim Schwartz says the 11-year veteran would be evaluated later in the day. The Lions also were missing receiver...
Manning believes pending contract with Giants will 'get worked out'
ALBANY, N.Y. -- New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning says there's "nothing new" to report on his pending $97 million contract that will make him the NFL's highest paid player based on annual salary. Blog: Replacing Burress, Toomer NFL.com senior analyst Pat...
Injured Jackson, Johnson make return for first practices of camp
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- Colts cornerback Marlin Jackson and offensive lineman Charlie Johnson made it onto the practice field Monday. It was the first time that the two projected starters practiced at training camp. Jackson is returning from a torn anterior cruciate ligament and...
Steelers address injuries along line by signing center Stepanovich
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers, thin at center due to two injuries, have signed former Arizona Cardinals center Alex Stepanovich. Justin Hartwig has been bothered by a toe injury since training camp started July 31, and Darnell Stapleton is expected to be out for...
White ends holdout, returns to practice with Falcons
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Wide receiver Roddy White was back at practice for the Atlanta Falcons after ending an eight-day holdout. Roddy White, WR Atlanta Falcons Career Statistics Receptions: 230 Yards: 3,536 Touchdowns: 16 White took part in a...
Owens offers a small sample of potential impact on Bills
CANTON, Ohio -??? What can be learned from two first-down-producing, but non-scoring catches? Not much. Maybe not anything. But when Terrell Owens' hands are involved, such plays are going to be discussed. The greatest significance of his 16-...
Vic Carucci
Kolb sprains knee, Cole injures shoulder during Eagles' practice
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Two more Philadelphia Eagles have gone down during an injury-filled training camp. Trent Cole, DE Philadelphia Eagles 2008 Statistics Games/Starts: 16/16 Tackles: 77 Sacks: 9 Backup quarterback Kevin Kolb sprained the a ligament in...
Panthers appear primed for another run toward playoffs
Chuck Burton / Associated Press Quarterback Jake??Delhomme is back directing the Panthers offense at training camp. SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- In 2008, the Carolina Panthers featured a potent one-two punch in the backfield and an excellent offensive line to run behind.
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Rams will be without Avery for 4-6 weeks due to stress fracture
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Rams will be without No. 1 wide receiver Donnie Avery for four to six weeks after the second-year player injured his foot during a scrimmage last week. Avery was hurt Friday and has a stress fracture in his left foot, the team said. The injury could...
RB Jones misses Cowboys practice to rest surgically-repaired toe
Cowboys running back Felix Jones missed practice on Monday to rest a surgically-repaired toe that shortened his rookie season. Felix Jones, RB Dallas Cowboys 2008 Statistics: Rushes: 30 Yards: 266 Touchdowns: 3 Jones was held out Monday morning, but...
Brees back at practice with Saints following mother's death
Quarterback Drew Brees was practicing with the New Orleans Saints on Monday, after missing a scrimmage Saturday for an undisclosed family matter. Drew Brees, QB New Orleans Saints Height: 6-0 Weight: 209 College: Purdue Experience: 9th season Team...
Signing status of 2009 NFL Draft first-round picks
Pk Player Pos. Team Status Contract 1. Matthew Stafford QB Detroit Signed 6 years, $72 million ($41.7M guaranteed) 2. Jason Smith OT St. Louis Signed 5 years, $61.775 million ($33M guaranteed) 3. Tyson Jackson DE Kansas City Signed 5 years, $57 million ($31M guaranteed) 4....
Giants' Tyree vents frustration, tosses helmet
ALBANY, N.Y. -- David Tyree's helmet helped him make "The Catch" during the New York Giants' Super Bowl upset of the New England Patriots in 2008. It's not always his friend. He threw his headgear to the ground Monday, frustrated after dropping...
Palmer, Bengals have something to prove in 2009
Al Behrman / Associated Press Carson Palmer is back in control of the Bengals offense after missing most of last season with an elbow injury. GEORGETOWN, Ky. -- Just because the Bengals closed 2008 with a 4-3-1 finish does not erase their memories of an 0-8 start....
Thomas George
NFL announces 2009 AFL 'Legacy Games'
R Michael Zilz / National Football League The original AFL teams get ready to unleash the memories from a colorful era in pro football. The NFL has announced the 16 AFL Legacy Games that will be played during the 2009 NFL season. This season marks the 50th...
Broncos fantasy question: Is Knowshon Moreno a No. 1 back?
David Zalubowski / Associated Press Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno can be the No. 1 running back Denver has lacked in recent years. Broncos burning fantasy question: Can Knowshon Moreno emerge as a featured back in his rookie season? The Broncos raised a...
Adam Rank
Former Colt Unitas leads list of top-20 Hall of Famers
Associated Press Johnny Unitas was the quintessential field general for the Baltimore Colts. After being charged with comprising this list, I wanted to consider a lot of things. I thought it should span various positions and various eras, and, well, as it's my...
Jason La Canfora
Seahawks rookie LB Curry signs six-year, $60 million deal, then practices
The Seattle Seahawks signed first-round draft pick Aaron Curry to a six-year deal that guarantees the linebacker $34 million, a league source told NFL Network's Jason La Canfora on Saturday. The contract is the richest for a rookie non-quarterback in...
Browns sign veteran lineman Weary
CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Browns have signed veteran offensive lineman Fred Weary. Fred Weary, OL Cleveland Browns Age: 31 Height: 6-4??Weight: 308 College: Tennessee Experience: 7 Seasons The Browns announced Sunday that the 31-year-old Weary will join...
Browns sign veteran lineman Weary
CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Browns have signed veteran offensive lineman Fred Weary. Fred Weary, OL Cleveland Browns Age: 31 Height: 6-4??Weight: 308 College: Tennessee Experience: 7 Seasons The Browns announced Sunday that the 31-year-old Weary will join...
Quinn throws 51-yard TD on first play of Browns scrimmage
CLEVELAND -- Looking to take the lead in the quarterback competition, Brady Quinn threw a 51-yard touchdown pass on his first play in the Cleveland Browns scrimmage Sunday. Training camp blog Training camps are officially under way throughout the league. Get all the latest...
Rookie LB Laurinaitis gets time with Rams' first-team defense
EARTH CITY, Mo. -- James Laurinaitis is downplaying his increased time with the St. Louis Rams' first-team defense. The rookie middle linebacker out of Ohio State played with the starters during Sunday's morning workout, but he and coach Steve Spagnuolo say the added work...
Rookie RB Moreno finally practices for Broncos
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Denver Broncos were pleased to get Knowshon Moreno into camp and not just because their top draft pick is the cornerstone of coach Josh McDaniels' reconstruction project. "Now we've got a new rookie to haze on and sing for us and do a few...
Gatewood released by Lions to make room for Smith
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- The Detroit Lions have signed linebacker Spencer Smith and released Curtis Gatewood. The Lions made the roster moves Sunday, the same day rookie tight end Brandon Pettigrew was healthy enough to return to the practice field for individual drills. He had...
Hampton, Sweed leave Steelers practice
LATROBE, Pa. -- Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Casey Hampton left practice Sunday with a knee injury, although coach Mike Tomlin said the four-time Pro Bowl player is expected to be fine. Second-year wide receiver Limas Sweed (hamstring) also didn't finish practice....
Quinn should emerge as the answer to Browns QB question
CLEVELAND -- Situations. You hear the Cleveland Browns talk a lot about situations. About two-minute drill situations and goal-line situations and kicking situations. You have to give new head coach Eric Mangini this: His message of situational football is cemented. ...
Thomas George
Titans CB Harper starts after initially ruled out for HOF game; Tulloch out
CANTON, Ohio -- Tennessee Titans cornerback Nick Harper did in fact start the Hall of Fame game on Sunday night after he was initially ruled out. Harper started the game against the Bills, and made a tackle on Buffalo's first play from scrimmage -- a 3-yard run by Marshawn Lynch.
Excited Burgess hard at work learning Pats' playbook
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- One phone call brought Derrick Burgess the good news: A trade was taking him from one of the worst teams in the NFL to one of the best. Derrick Burgess, DE New England Patriots Career Statistics Seasons: 8 Sacks: 47 Passes...
Quick Take: Titans take Hall of Fame game
Associated Press Titans RB LenDale White carried the ball six times for 12 yards and one touchdown. What we learned ??? Buffalo's o-line needs work: The Bills have high hopes for their revamped offensive line, but they were overpowered Sunday night by a...
Saints, first-round draft pick Jenkins agree on five-year deal
METAIRIE, La. -- Rookie cornerback Malcolm Jenkins and the New Orleans Saints agreed to terms Sunday night on a five-year contract, opening the way for the former Ohio State standout to report to training camp. NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reports that the contract is worth up...
Blazing Hayes made a very fast impression on the Cowboys
When you think back on the career of a Hall of Fame player, there's such a body of work that it's easy to forget a play here or there that was so important. Such is the case with wide receiver Bob Hayes. So for those who may not remember or didn't know about it in...
Gil Brandt
Seahawks starting center Spencer leaves practice with left ankle injury
RENTON, Wash. -- Chris Spencer is the latest Seattle Seahawks starter to be hurt during the first week of training camp. Chris Spencer, C Seattle Seahawks Experience: 5th season Height: 6-3 Weight: 312 College: Mississippi The fifth-year center...
Lions fans endure rain while waiting to see overhauled team's scrimmage
DETROIT -- The Lions set a record for futility last year in compiling the NFL's first 0-16 season. They haven't reached the playoffs in a decade and have won only once in the playoffs since 1957. But their fans still love them. Thousands of fans lined up outside Ford Field...
Broncos, first-round draft pick Moreno agree to five-year, $23 million deal
Knowshon Moreno is no longer "No-Show Moreno." The Denver Broncos' top draft pick ended an eight-day holdout by agreeing to a five-year, $23 million contract Friday, a league source told NFL Network's Jason La Canfora. Moreno received $13 million in guaranteed money...
Nagging injuries hinder progress at Redskins camp
ASHBURN, Va. -- While giving a rundown of the good, bad and ugly from his offensive lineman this week, Washington Redskins assistant coach Joe Bugel dropped a line about guard Randy Thomas that had red flags all over it. "I am concerned about Randy," Bugel said....
Vikings QB Jackson says he's fine after aggravating injured left knee
MANKATO, Minn. -- Tarvaris Jackson has worked hard to quickly return to practice after missing some time with a left knee injury. He doesn't want to fall behind in the competition for the Minnesota Vikings' starting quarterback job. Tarvaris Jackson, QB Minnesota...
Browns part ways with vocal veteran DL Smith; no update on OL Hadnot
BEREA, Ohio -- Never afraid to speak his mind or offer an opinion, veteran defensive lineman Shaun Smith was released by the Cleveland Browns on Saturday. New Browns coach Eric Mangini offered few details about his decision to cut Smith, who started 19 games in two seasons...
Cowboys CB Jenkins sprains ankle; Newman rests groin injury
SAN ANTONIO -- Although the Dallas Cowboys went through practice Saturday afternoon without Michael Jenkins and Terence Newman -- two of their top three cornerbacks -- coach Wade Phillips is hopeful that both will be back soon. There is a chance that one or both will miss...
Not so fast: Giants, QB Manning still working out contract details
ALBANY, N.Y. -- A number of details in Eli Manning's new contract still need to be ironed out before the New York Giants' quarterback signs the six-year, $97 million extension that will make him the NFL's highest-paid player based on annual salary. Three days after...
