Football News
49ers give OT Davis 5-year contract extension
ESPN - 5 Apr 2013 23:54
Right tackle Anthony Davis signed a five-year contract extension Friday with the 49ers. The deal is worth more than $37 million, with $17 million guaranteed.
Former Raven Says Four Players May Come Out as Gay-Report
The New York Times - 5 Apr 2013 23:06
Free agent linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo said four National Football League (NFL) players were considering coming out as gay, the Baltimore Sun reported on Friday.
Raiders waive former No. 8 pick LB McClain
ESPN - 5 Apr 2013 23:02
The Oakland Raiders have waived linebacker Rolando McClain less than three years after drafting him eighth overall.
Jags add WR Massaquoi
Miami Herald - 5 Apr 2013 22:36
The Jacksonville Jaguars have brought in Mohamed Massaquoi, agreeing to terms with the former Browns wideout on Friday.
Banks: Many added teams new No. 2 QBs, but who has best backup plan?
Sports Illustrated - 5 Apr 2013 19:31
When it comes to the game's most important position, one isn't enough. Many tried to improve at backup QB this offseason, but who actually did? Don Banks ranks the new No. 2s.
Extra Points: Aggies' Joeckel is not just the 'safe' choice
Miami Herald - 5 Apr 2013 19:26
There is a chance Texas A&M left tackle Luke Joeckel isn't the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft but don't kid yourself, the Kansas City Chiefs want him to anchor their offensive line for the next decade.
Source: OT Davis signs extension with 49ers
ESPN - 5 Apr 2013 18:25
Offensive tackle Anthony Davis has signed a five-year extension with the NFC champion San Francisco 49ers, a league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday.
Miami Dolphins to open preseason against Cowboys
Miami Herald - 5 Apr 2013 18:02
The Dolphins will play Dallas in the Hall of Fame game, then meet Jacksonville, Houston, Tampa Bay and New Orleans this preseason.
Miami-Dade mayor: Dolphins deal close
Miami Herald - 5 Apr 2013 18:02
The tentative plan is to approve a May referendum next week. First Mayor Carlos Gimenez has to give the green light.
OTL: Concussion researchers conflicted?
ESPN - 5 Apr 2013 17:45
Two nationally prominent concussion researchers -- including a senior adviser to the NFL -- served as paid consultants to law firms suing the league for allegedly concealing the link between football and brain damage.
Patience key for Peterson
Sky Sports - 5 Apr 2013 11:54
Adrian Peterson says that patience is his key as he explained his running tactics that saw him finish as the NFL's MVP last season even after coming back from knee surgery.
Ayanbadejo speculates on release; he raises, downplays, role his activism may have played
Miami Herald - 5 Apr 2013 10:00
In New York, where he was to be honored at Thursday night's Straight for Equality Gala, Brendon Ayanbadejo suggested to a local newspaper reporter that one of the reasons that he was cut by the Ravens was his outspoken a...
Cardinals add McCann, Taylor to secondary
ESPN - 5 Apr 2013 05:46
The Arizona Cardinals have signed cornerback Bryan McCann and safety Curtis Taylor to one-year contracts.
Eagles' Ryans must make same plays in a new defense in 2013
Miami Herald - 5 Apr 2013 03:42
One year ago, when the Eagles acquired DeMeco Ryans, the narrative from the first day was that Ryans fit better in the Eagles' 4-3 defensive scheme than the 3-4 defense the linebacker played in with the Houston Texans.
Ravens deny that Ayanbadejo's gay-rights advocacy led to his release
Miami Herald - 5 Apr 2013 03:36
In New York where he was to be honored at Thursday night's Straight for Equality Gala, Brendon Ayanbadejo told a local newspaper reporter that he thinks one of the reasons that he was cut by the Ravens was because of his...
Miami Dolphins to open preseason against Cowboys
Miami Herald - 5 Apr 2013 01:31
The Dolphins will play Dallas in the Hall of Fame game, then meet Jacksonville, Houston, Tampa Bay and New Orleans this preseason.
NFL reveals preseason schedule
Miami Herald - 5 Apr 2013 00:11
The Super Bowl XVII champion Baltimore Ravens will be involved in one of 11 games televised nationally during the NFL's 2013 preseason schedule, which was announced Thursday.