Football News
Former Texans Punter Sues Stadium Tenant Over Turf
The New York Times - 15 Nov 2012 22:57
Former Houston Texans punter Brett Hartmann has sued the county agency that operates Reliant Stadium, blaming "unsafe turf" for a possibly career-ending knee injury.
Urlacher still would lie to hide a concussion
ESPN - 15 Nov 2012 21:58
With concussion awareness at the forefront as the Chicago Bears await word about the availability of quarterback Jay Cutler for Monday night's game at San Francisco, linebacker Brian Urlacher challenged the league's sinc...
Ex-Texans punter files suit over stadium's turf
ESPN - 15 Nov 2012 20:48
Former Houston Texans punter Brett Hartmann has sued the county agency that operates Reliant Stadium, blaming "unsafe turf" for a possibly career-ending knee injury.
Lewis: Dalton, Maualuga met my challenge
ESPN - 15 Nov 2012 19:28
Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said Thursday in an interview with ESPN Radio that he's happy how Andy Dalton and Rey Maualuga have responded since he called for the two players to step up as leaders just over two ...
The Fifth Down: Week 11 in Fantasy Football: Bills vs. Dolphins
The New York Times - 15 Nov 2012 17:59
It's not entirely clear how the Miami Dolphins will use their running backs on Thursday night, but Buffalo Bills are the best fantasy matchup for running backs, allowing 28 points per game.
Peter King: Week 11 picks
Sports Illustrated - 15 Nov 2012 17:45
The Chargers are playing for more than their last playoff hopes this week, they're playing for jobs. Can San Diego beat Denver to stay alive in the AFC West? Peter King makes his picks.
Redskins' Shanahan victim of theft in Pittsburgh
ESPN - 15 Nov 2012 15:50
The Washington Redskins say coach Mike Shanahan had money and a passport stolen from the locker room during the road game against the Pittsburgh Steelers last month.
Redskins tab 'hungrier' RG3 a team captain
ESPN - 15 Nov 2012 15:43
Robert Griffin III made his debut as an NFL captain with typical RG3 flair, wearing mismatched shoes, saying he's "even hungrier" following a few days off and lamenting that he likely won't get to play against Michael Vi...
Redskins' Shanahan Victim of Theft in Pittsburgh
The New York Times - 15 Nov 2012 15:20
The Washington Redskins say coach Mike Shanahan had money and a passport stolen from the locker room during the road game against the Pittsburgh Steelers last month.
Report: Greene says Jets need a 'change'
ESPN - 15 Nov 2012 07:52
On the same day some New York Jets players anonymously ripped Tim Tebow in a newspaper article, Shonn Greene told Yahoo! Sports changes are needed.
Jets GM Tannenbaum defends trade for Tebow
ESPN - 15 Nov 2012 05:40
Responding to heavy criticism, New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum defended the team's acquisition of Tim Tebow and insisted that, contrary to the public perception, the move wasn't driven by owner Woody Johnso...
Source: Redskins' Hall fined $30K for altercation
Sports Illustrated - 15 Nov 2012 04:33
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- A person familiar with the situation says DeAngelo Hall has been fined $30,000 for his confrontation with an official in the Washington Redskins' loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers last month.
Report: Redskins' Hall fined $30,000 by the NFL
ESPN - 15 Nov 2012 03:56
The NFL has fined Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall $30,000 for an on-field incident with an official that led to his ejection, according to a Washington Post report.
Houston Aims to Be NFL's Top Defense
The New York Times - 15 Nov 2012 01:52
Just before the season, Houston defensive coordinator Wade Phillips was asked what he wanted from his defense in 2012 after the unit made a remarkable turnaround to finish second in the NFL in yards allowed last season.
Terms set for dismissal of Bryant's charge
ESPN - 15 Nov 2012 01:45
A domestic violence charge against Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant has been moved to conditional dismissal, according to Bryant's attorney and Texas state senator Royce West.
Texans LB Dobbins Fined $30,000
The New York Times - 15 Nov 2012 01:30
Houston Texans linebacker Tim Dobbins was fined $30,000 on Wednesday for a helmet-to-helmet hit that gave Chicago quarterback Jay Cutler a concussion.
Bears' Gould sorry for ripping grounds crew
ESPN - 15 Nov 2012 01:20
A day after criticizing the Soldier Field grounds crew for a "soft" field on Sunday night against the Houston Texans, Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould issued an apology through the team.
Bills' Kelsay (neck) won't play vs. Dolphins
ESPN - 15 Nov 2012 01:02
Buffalo Bills defensive end Chris Kelsay will miss his second straight game with a neck injury after being ruled out by the team from playing against the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night.
Saints' Sproles practices, possibly to return
ESPN - 15 Nov 2012 00:13
Saints assistant head coach Joe Vitt says Darren Sproles looked good in his first practice since breaking a bone in his left hand during a loss at Denver three games ago.
Packers' Matthews (hamstring) out vs. Lions
ESPN - 15 Nov 2012 00:11
Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews will miss Sunday's game in Detroit with a hamstring injury.