Football News
Turner, Smith exit San Diego
Sky Sports - 31 Dec 2012 22:53
San Diego Chargers have fired head coach Norv Turner and general manager AJ Smith a day after missing out on the play-offs for the third year in a row.
Panthers' Williams hopes future is in Carolina
ESPN - 31 Dec 2012 22:18
DeAngelo Williams wants to remain in Carolina.
Chiefs lineman Lilja announces his retirement
ESPN - 31 Dec 2012 22:01
Chiefs veteran offensive lineman Ryan Lilja, who helped block for Peyton Manning during the Indianapolis Colts' Super Bowl-winning 2006 season, announced his retirement Monday.
Whisenhunt dumped by Cards
Sky Sports - 31 Dec 2012 21:57
Arizona Cardinals have sacked head coach Ken Whisenhunt and general manager Rod Graves after finishing bottom of the NFC West with a 5-11 record.
Raiders fire OC Knapp, three other assistants
ESPN - 31 Dec 2012 21:37
The Oakland Raiders have fired offensive coordinator Greg Knapp and three other assistants a day after finishing their 10th straight season without a playoff berth.
Coach/GM overhauls: Cards
Sports Illustrated - 31 Dec 2012 21:19
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have fired coach Ken Whisenhunt after six seasons that included the long-suffering franchise's only Super Bowl appearance.
Richardson played 9 games with broken ribs
ESPN - 31 Dec 2012 21:09
Browns rookie running back Trent Richardson disclosed he played much of the season with two broken ribs.
Rollercoaster ride had run its course for Bears' Smith; more Snaps
Sports Illustrated - 31 Dec 2012 20:26
Musings, observations and the occasional insight as we take in the furiously fast firing fest that was Black Monday in the NFL...
Bears show Lovie the door
Sky Sports - 31 Dec 2012 20:07
A 10-6 record wasn't enough for head coach Lovie Smith to keep his job with the Chicago Bears.
Bears Fire Coach Lovie Smith After 9 Seasons
The New York Times - 31 Dec 2012 19:31
The Chicago Bears have fired coach Lovie Smith after the team missed the playoffs for the fifth time in six seasons.
Gailey out in Buffalo
Sky Sports - 31 Dec 2012 19:17
Chan Gailey has been axed as head coach of the Buffalo Bills after three seasons in the job.
Duo dismissed in Cleveland
Sky Sports - 31 Dec 2012 19:14
Cleveland Browns head coach Pat Shurmur and general manager Ted Heckert have both been relieved of their duties.
Judge rules for NFL, ending union's suit over '10
ESPN - 31 Dec 2012 19:11
The federal judge who oversaw NFL labor matters for almost two decades ruled Monday the NFL Players' Association may not go forward with its claims of collusion in the uncapped 2010 season, bringing an end to the union's...
Reid sacked by Eagles
Sky Sports - 31 Dec 2012 18:31
Philadelphia Eagles have fired head coach Andy Reid a day after completing a 4-12 season with a 42-7 defeat to the New York Giants.
Reid Among 4 NFL Coaches Sacked in Firing Frenzy
The New York Times - 31 Dec 2012 18:19
Less than 24 hours after the regular season ended, NFL firings began at a furious pace.
Shurmur Is First Coaching Head to Roll on Black Monday
The New York Times - 31 Dec 2012 18:19
Pat Shurmur became the first coaching casualty on what has become known around the National Football League as Black Monday when he was sacked by the Cleveland Browns just hours after the regular season had concluded.
Buffalo Bills Fire Coach Chan Gailey
The New York Times - 31 Dec 2012 18:13
Chan Gailey has been fired by the Buffalo Bills after three losing seasons.
Rutgers' top cornerback Ryan opts for NFL draft
ESPN - 31 Dec 2012 18:13
Rutgers Scarlet Knights cornerback Logan Ryan will declare for the NFL draft today, according to a source.
Tannenbaum gone, Ryan remains
Sky Sports - 31 Dec 2012 18:10
The New York Jets have fired general manager Mike Tannenbaum - but head coach Rex Ryan has kept his job.
Bills fire Gailey after missing playoffs yet again
ESPN - 31 Dec 2012 18:09
The Buffalo Bills have dismissed head coach Chan Gailey after missing the playoffs for the 13th consecutive season.
Jaguars cut ties with GM Smith after four seasons
Sports Illustrated - 31 Dec 2012 18:09
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars fired general manager Gene Smith on Monday after four disappointing seasons, including the worst year in franchise history.
Fired: Reid
Sports Illustrated - 31 Dec 2012 18:02
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Andy Reid has been fired after 14 seasons coaching the Philadelphia Eagles.