Football News
Kluwe fined by NFL for Guy Hall of Fame ad
ESPN - 12 Dec 2012 23:52
Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe says he's been fined $5,250 by the NFL for wearing a message on his uniform promoting Ray Guy for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Sources: VP of NFL refs Johnson to step down
ESPN - 12 Dec 2012 23:39
Carl Johnson, the NFL's vice president of officiating, is leaving his head-referee job after the Super Bowl in February, according to league sources at the owners meetings in Dallas.
Vick, McCoy officially ruled out for Eagles
ESPN - 12 Dec 2012 22:51
Michael Vick and LeSean McCoy have been ruled out for the Philadelphia Eagles' game against Cincinnati on Thursday night.
Vilma continuing defamation case against Goodell
Sports Illustrated - 12 Dec 2012 21:57
NEW ORLEANS (AP) Jonathan Vilma has asked a federal judge to allow him to move forward with his defamation case against NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
Mourners Gather at Funeral for Chiefs' Belcher
The New York Times - 12 Dec 2012 21:43
Several hundred mourners have gathered for the funeral of Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher near his hometown on Long Island.
NFLPA files grievance over painkiller waivers
ESPN - 12 Dec 2012 21:28
The NFL Players Association has filed a grievance against the league's clubs and its management council asking that team doctors no longer try to make players to sign waivers before being prescribed the painkiller Torado...
Colts sign rookie Robert Griffin, not RG III
ESPN - 12 Dec 2012 21:15
The Indianapolis Colts now have Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin on the same roster. Just not that Robert Griffin.
RGIII favors sprained knee in Redskins practice
Sports Illustrated - 12 Dec 2012 21:15
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Robert Griffin III high-stepped and moved laterally with barely a hitch as he stretched with his Washington Redskins teammates, then looked a little gimpy during throwing drills during the first part of...
NFLPA Files Grievance Over Toradol Waivers
The New York Times - 12 Dec 2012 21:09
The NFL Players Association has filed a grievance against the league's clubs and its management council asking that team doctors no longer try to make players to sign waivers before being prescribed the painkiller Torado...
Patriots bring back veteran receiver Branch
ESPN - 12 Dec 2012 20:09
The New England Patriots have re-signed veteran receiver Deion Branch, the team announced Wednesday.
Cardinals place QB Kolb on season-ending IR
ESPN - 12 Dec 2012 20:01
The Arizona Cardinals placed Kevin Kolb on injured reserve Wednesday, ending the season for the only quarterback who was able to lead the team to victory this year.
Lions put DT Williams on IR, sign DT Fluellen
ESPN - 12 Dec 2012 19:58
The Detroit Lions have put defensive tackle Corey Williams on injured reserve, ending his season because of an injured right knee.
Bryant (finger) visiting doctor, misses practice
ESPN - 12 Dec 2012 19:50
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant is getting his fractured left index finger examined by a doctor and will miss Wednesday's practice.
Complete Collapse
Sports Illustrated - 12 Dec 2012 19:47
The Cards were once 4-0 and one of the toasts of the '12 season. How did they lose their ninth straight in such grand fashion, 58-0 to the Seahawks? Chris Burke breaks it down.
Jaws: Kelly's schemes won't translate to NFL
ESPN - 12 Dec 2012 19:38
Injury risk, parity could prevent Chip Kelly's schemes from succeeding in NFL
NFL Week 14 Power Rankings
Sports Illustrated - 12 Dec 2012 19:34
More postseason hopefuls are falling apart. Only four teams escaped Week 14 looking built for the long haul, writes Don Banks. But this is the NFL: This top four is far from final.
Clayton: Saban to Cleveland doesn't add up
ESPN - 12 Dec 2012 19:10
After one NFL stint, why would Alabama's king vacate throne for Cleveland?
NFL Players' Union Leader Calls for Bounty Transcripts to Be Released
The New York Times - 12 Dec 2012 19:08
NFL players' union leader DeMaurice Smith has called on the league to make public the testimony transcripts in the controversial New Orleans Saints 'bounty' case as he believes it will show the cash-for-hits scheme did n...
Nickel Package: Five after the first round
ESPN - 12 Dec 2012 18:54
Todd McShay's latest Nickel Package looks at first five players who may be on the ouside of the first round looking in.
McShay: O-linemen continue to rise
ESPN - 12 Dec 2012 18:27
QBs continue to tumble down the draft board; line classes getting stronger
Lawyer: Vilma's quest to clear name still on
ESPN - 12 Dec 2012 18:00
Jonathan Vilma's attorney said Wednesday that his client will "continue the battle" against Roger Goodell until he successfully clears his name against the allegations the commissioner made about the linebacker's role in...
Rookie Watch: Week 15
ESPN - 12 Dec 2012 17:29
Versatile Giant slowly learning what it takes to thrive at running back