Football News
Freeman: Buccaneers primed for big season
ESPN - 30 Jul 2013 23:43
Josh Freeman says he's focused on trying to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the playoffs, not the big contract he probably will command if he's able to accomplish that mission.
49ers' experienced O-line ready for new challenge
Miami Herald - 30 Jul 2013 23:04
In unison, offensive linemen Alex Boone, Joe Staley and Adam Snyder stood up from their post-practice ice baths and headed for the locker room to prepare for afternoon meetings.
Thompson no hurdle in Pack, Favre reunion
ESPN - 30 Jul 2013 22:46
When Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy first said the team would retire Brett Favre's No. 4 jersey at some point, it was reasonable to think that it might not happen as long as general manager Ted Thompson was arou...
African rugby player getting used to NFL, Colts
Sports Illustrated - 30 Jul 2013 22:17
ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) -- Colts linebacker Daniel Adongo is just trying to figure everything out.
Panthers GM: Newton will turn into winner
ESPN - 30 Jul 2013 22:14
Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman said quarterback Cam Newton is a player he can build the franchise around.
Buzz over photo no bother to Packers' Lacy
ESPN - 30 Jul 2013 22:04
Eddie Lacy is the first to admit he's always been big. But is he really as big as he looked?
Marrone tired of questions about Williams' foot
Sports Illustrated - 30 Jul 2013 22:04
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) -- Buffalo Bills coach Doug Marrone has grown frustrated answering questions regarding defensive end Mario Williams' continued absence from practice due to a sore foot.
Texans' Reed noncommittal about opener
ESPN - 30 Jul 2013 22:00
Safety Ed Reed isn't making any promises that he'll be ready to go Sept. 9 against San Diego.
African rugby player getting acclimated to NFL
Miami Herald - 30 Jul 2013 21:27
Daniel Adongo has never played a down of American football, has watched only a few games on television and he tends to fidget with his helmet.
Texans add LB who injured Schaub's ear
ESPN - 30 Jul 2013 20:59
Linebacker Joe Mays hit Matt Schaub so hard in a game last season that the quarterback lost a small chunk of his ear. Now the two players reportedly are teammates with the Houston Texans.
Refs might force Eagles' Kelly to slow down
ESPN - 30 Jul 2013 20:31
NFL referees might put the brakes on Chip Kelly's high-octane offense with the Philadelphia Eagles this season.
Bell joins crowded Steelers backfield
Miami Herald - 30 Jul 2013 20:18
Isaac Redman and Jonathan Dwyer understand rookie Le'Veon Bell is the future of the Pittsburgh Steelers backfield. Redman and Dwyer are hoping the second-round draft pick doesn't become the present too.
49ers' Fleming re-tears ACL
Miami Herald - 30 Jul 2013 19:58
The San Francisco 49ers waived/injured linebacker Darius Fleming on Tuesday after the 2012 draft pick tore his left ACL for the second time in 14 months.
High Hopes
Sports Illustrated - 30 Jul 2013 18:40
The Eagles haven't named a starting QB yet, but with Chip Kelly at the reins, expectations are high.
New Texan Reed hopes to play in opener
Miami Herald - 30 Jul 2013 18:39
Safety Ed Reed isn't making any promises that he'll be ready to go Sept. 9 against San Diego.
Postcards from training camp: N.E. Patriots
Sports Illustrated - 30 Jul 2013 17:50
The MMQB Editor-in-chief Peter King visits the Patriots and says how New England can fill the void left in their roster after the arrest of Aaron Hernandez.
King talks to Antoine Winfield
Sports Illustrated - 30 Jul 2013 17:43
The MMQB editor-in-chief Peter King talks with Antoine Winfield about his role in the Seattle Seahawks' defensive backfield and what's it like to play for a Super Bowl contender.
One-on-one with Golden Tate
Sports Illustrated - 30 Jul 2013 17:41
The MMQB editor-in-chief Peter King checks in with Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate to discuss the start of training camp and his infamous catch against the Packers.
Don't sleep on these guys on draft day
Miami Herald - 30 Jul 2013 16:38
Some choices are easy on fantasy football draft day.
Source: Gabbert's ankle injury not serious
ESPN - 30 Jul 2013 16:31
Blaine Gabbert's ankle injury is not believed serious, but if the Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback complains of soreness he could miss a day or two of practice, a team source said.
Hernandez investigation: Back searching lake
Sports Illustrated - 30 Jul 2013 16:20
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) -- Police divers have returned for a second day of searching in a lake in the Connecticut hometown of Aaron Hernandez, the former New England Patriots player who is charged with murder.
Saints OLB Wilson reportedly out 2-4 weeks
ESPN - 30 Jul 2013 15:39
New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Martez Wilson will miss two to four weeks after injuring his left elbow in practice Monday, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reported, citing a source.