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Jets' Ryan receives warning after 3-car crash
ESPN - 22 Jan 2013 23:58
New York Jets coach Rex Ryan was involved in a car accident last week in Bethlehem, Pa., the team's public relations department confirmed on Tuesday.
Jones hints that Garrett will give up play-calling
ESPN - 22 Jan 2013 21:58
In his strongest comments yet about the Cowboys' play-calling situation, owner Jerry Jones implied at the Senior Bowl that coach Jason Garrett would no longer be calling the team's offensive plays and that Bill Callahan ...
Proposal made to expand scope of Rooney Rule
Sports Illustrated - 22 Jan 2013 21:36
After minority candidates were recently shut out by NFL teams for 15 top jobs, the Fritz Pollard Alliance wants the Rooney Rule to include coordinators, assistant head coaches and club president positions.
Ravens Get Rest Before Crush of Super Bowl Preparations
The New York Times - 22 Jan 2013 21:22
Baltimore Ravens players were given a couple days off to plan for their trip to New Orleans to play the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl but can expect to be all business when they return for practice on Thursday.
UCLA study: CTE found in living ex-NFL players
ESPN - 22 Jan 2013 21:07
Brain scans performed on five former NFL players revealed images of the protein that causes football-related brain damage -- the first time researchers have identified signs of the crippling disease in living players.
League Evaluating Call to Expand Rooney Rule
The New York Times - 22 Jan 2013 21:04
The National Football League said on Tuesday it is considering a proposal to expand the Rooney Rule, designed to increase the number of minority head coaches, after all eight recent vacancies were filled by white coaches...
FPA Proposes Revisions to Rooney Rule
The New York Times - 22 Jan 2013 20:55
After minority candidates were recently shut out by NFL teams for 15 top jobs, the Fritz Pollard Alliance wants the Rooney Rule to include coordinators, assistant head coaches and club president positions.
Payton Reinstated After Serving One Season Suspension
The New York Times - 22 Jan 2013 19:55
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, who was suspended for a season for his part in a pay-for-pain bounty scandal, has been reinstated, the National Football League said on Tuesday.
Pollard Alliance asks for Rooney Rule revisions
ESPN - 22 Jan 2013 19:33
The Fritz Pollard Alliance is calling for the NFL to expand the Rooney Rule to include coordinators, assistant head coaches and club president positions.
The Hidden Storylines
Sports Illustrated - 22 Jan 2013 18:45
The HarBowl? Yeah, you've probably heard a little about that. Here's what you may not know about the Ravens-49ers matchup heading into Super Bowl XLVII, writes Don Banks.
PFF: Five suggested salary-cap cuts
ESPN - 22 Jan 2013 18:38
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Will Smith offering little return on investment
NFL says Payton can return to Saints immediately
Sports Illustrated - 22 Jan 2013 18:18
NEW YORK (AP) Sean Payton is back as coach of the New Orleans Saints.
Payton's suspension is lifted
Sky Sports - 22 Jan 2013 18:06
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton has been freed to return to work after his year-long suspension was lifted early by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
Harbaughs only texting before Super Bowl
ESPN - 22 Jan 2013 17:17
Jim and John Harbaugh have exchanged a handful of text messages, and plan to leave it at that. No phone conversations necessary while the season's still going. No time for pleasantries, even for the friendly siblings.
Kiffin 'excited' to be back in NFL with Cowboys
ESPN - 22 Jan 2013 16:14
Saying he still has the energy, newly hired Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin said he's excited to take over the defense and implement his famed Tampa 2 defense.
Colts rookie Luck added to AFC's Pro Bowl roster
Sports Illustrated - 22 Jan 2013 07:13
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Andrew Luck and Peyton Manning will get a chance to be teammates after all -- at Sunday's Pro Bowl.
Arians hires Moore, Bowles, Goodwin as top aides
Sports Illustrated - 22 Jan 2013 06:57
PHOENIX (AP) -- New Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians has brought in Tom Moore and Harold Goodwin to help him overhaul the worst offense in the NFL.
Wilson replaces Ryan on NFC Pro Bowl roster
ESPN - 22 Jan 2013 06:36
Seattle Seahawks rookie quarterback Russell Wilson has been added to the NFC roster for the Pro Bowl after Atlanta's Matt Ryan withdrew due to an injury.
Can Chip Make The Switch?
Sports Illustrated - 22 Jan 2013 03:41
As the Eagles' new coach, Chip Kelly faces more challenges than simply finding a quarterback. The biggest one? Adjusting to the NFL game's many differences, says Andy Staples.
Mathieu out to meet NFL teams at Senior Bowl
ESPN - 22 Jan 2013 03:35
Former LSU star Tyrann "Honey Badger" Mathieu is at the Senior Bowl attempting to repair his image and convince NFL teams that he has changed his ways.
Welker's wife sorry for Facebook barbs at Lewis
ESPN - 22 Jan 2013 03:14
Last year, Tom Brady's wife had some harsh words following the conclusion of the New England Patriots' season, this year it's the wife of wide receiver Wes Welker that is making news.
Cardinals hire Moore, Bowles to assist Arians
ESPN - 22 Jan 2013 02:46
New Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians has filled his top assistant coaching positions by hiring Todd Bowles as defensive coordinator, Harold Goodwin as offensive coordinator and Tom Moore as assistant head coach/offen...