Football News
Former NFL player sues Redskins over knee injury
Miami Herald - 8 Jul 2013 23:38
A former NFL player is suing the Washington Redskins and former assistant coach Gregg Williams, saying a career-ending knee injury is the result of a bounty program where Redskins coaches encouraged players to intentiona...
Lawrence Taylor Jr. facing rape charges
ESPN - 8 Jul 2013 23:26
Lawrence Julius Taylor Jr. has been charged with three felony counts stemming from his alleged interaction with two girls under the age of 16 at a home owned by his mother in Powder Springs, Ga.
Jets coach Ryan runs with bulls twice in Pamplona
Miami Herald - 8 Jul 2013 22:59
Rex Ryan spent part of his summer vacation running from angry bulls.
Hernandez co-defendant pleads not guilty
ESPN - 8 Jul 2013 22:22
A man facing an accessory to murder charge in the case involving former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has been ordered held without bail.
Judge orders NFL, retired players to negotiate
Miami Herald - 8 Jul 2013 21:39
The NFL and former players must try to negotiate a dispute over whether complaints about concussion-related injuries belong in court or in arbitration, a federal judge said Monday.
Cruz, Giants Agree on Deal
The New York Times - 8 Jul 2013 21:11
The Giants keep their fan-favorite receiver Victor Cruz in the fold with a five-year contract extension worth $43 million.
Giants' Cruz agrees to 5-year extension
Miami Herald - 8 Jul 2013 20:18
Following months of negotiations, it appears the New York Giants and Victor Cruz have finally come to terms on a lucrative contract extension that will keep the playmaking wide receiver with the team for the long term.
Clayton's mailbag: Franchise system needs fix
ESPN - 8 Jul 2013 19:09
Mailbag: Tag for star players isn't working as intended for teams or players
Extra Points: NFL's answer to Hernandez looks specious
Miami Herald - 8 Jul 2013 17:58
The NFL is reportedly considering revoking invitations to the scouting combine for certain players who are ruled academically ineligible in college.
Seahawk Sherman's charity event draws throng � and replacement NFL ref
Miami Herald - 8 Jul 2013 10:00
TACOMA, Wash. - The period from mid-June to late July is playtime in the NFL. The last time coaches and players can get away for an extended period before the grind of the long season begins.
Giants LB Connor arrested at Philadelphia airport
Sports Illustrated - 8 Jul 2013 07:29
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Police and team officials say New York Giants linebacker Dan Connor was arrested at Philadelphia International Airport after federal authorities alleged that a switchblade was found in his luggage.
Guest MMQB: Austen Lane on the struggle to succeed on- and off-field
Sports Illustrated - 8 Jul 2013 03:36
Succeeding in the NFL and after it is a challenge many players fail. In his guest MMQB, Austen Lane speaks from experience, crafting a guide for his peers to handle the struggle.